Senators on Energy (broadcast Friday, August 1st, 2008)

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Americans seem to be driving less and switching to more fuel-efficient cars -- but what is Congress doing to help address our nation's energy problems? In this segment, Ira talks with senators John Warner and Jeff Bingaman about energy policy topics including offshore drilling, alternative energy, and even lowering the speed limit. Can legislators from both sides of the aisle work together to deal with the energy crisis?

Guests

Jeff Bingaman
US Senator (D-New Mexico)
Chairman of the Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Washington, DC

John Warner
US Senator (R-Virginia)
Washington, DC

Related Links

• John Warner
• Jeff Bingaman
• US Sentate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources

Segment produced by:Annette Heist

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