Senate Proceeding on May 13th, 2009 :: 0:51:15 to 0:53:05
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0:51:05 to 0:51:26( Edit History Discussion )

Jeff Bingaman: meant having to withdraw 77 oil and gas leases issued by the bush administration in utah, that a federal court has enjoined because it appears that the previous administration failed to comply with the national environ act, the federal land policy and management act, and historic preservation act.

0:51:15 to 0:53:05( Edit History Discussion )
Speech By: Jeff Bingaman

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Jeff Bingaman: it has also meant having to try to salvage the current five-year plan for oil and gas development on the outer continental shelf after an appeals court found that the previous administration requirements when it adopted that plan. i can understand why senators might be concerned about the new administration's

0:51:48 to 0:52:09( Edit History Discussion )

Jeff Bingaman: reviewing the policy decisions of the previous admistration. but what i cannot understand is why the the nomination of david hayes. no one can serio secretary salazar's commitment to the responsible use and development of our natural resources or his commitment to protecting the public interest

0:52:10 to 0:52:32( Edit History Discussion )

Jeff Bingaman: and basing his decisions on sound sence and complying with the law. but more than 100 days into his tenure, secretary salazar remains only one of the two presidential appoint east in the interior department who have been we need to send him help.

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Jeff Bingaman: we need to confirm david the conitution entrusts this body with the power to advise and consent to the president's nominations. as a former majority leader senator -- "our responsibility is to evaluate the qua the nominee. to record our pleasure or displeasure, to give our advice

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Jeff Bingaman: an consent or our advice and dissent." i believe david hayes is extremely well qualified to be deputy secretary again.