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Student participants will register for three of the six public policy seminars listed below.   Each seminar will be led by a member of Senator Bingaman's Washington, D.C. legislative staff.  Students will debate the  major public policy issues facing New Mexico and our country and then formulate solutions.

Browse the seminar topics using the links below. 

Economic Development -  What's Next for the New Mexico Economy?

Education - Solving the Dropout Crisis in Our Schools

Environment - The Changing Environment of Simmeon

Health - Taking Risks with Risk: The Role of Health Insurance

Juvenile Justice - Crime and Punishment in the 21st century

National Security - This Year's Defense Budget: How Much Should We Spend?
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