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Hoeven Statement on His Holiness Pope Francis' Visit to the United States
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement as Pope Francis begins his official visit to the United States. The pope will address a joint session of Congress tomorrow at 11 a.m. CT. "We are very much looking forward to the pope's visit," said Hoeven. "This an historic event, as it is not only Pope Francis' first visit to our country, but also the first time a pope has spoken before Congress. We look forward to his message tomorrow. Pope Francis is not only the leader o… Continue Reading
09.23.15
Hoeven Announces More than $150K in Federal Funding for Cavalier Fire Department
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, who serves on the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded $152,429 to the Cavalier Fire Department. The funds will be used to provide professional training, personal protective equipment, modifications to facilities and supplies that support firefighting and emergency medical services operations and safety. "It's important to ensure that ou… Continue Reading
09.23.15
Hoeven: FAA Awards Williston $27 Million for Sloulin Field Relocation
WASHINGTON - Senators John Hoeven today announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved the city of Williston's request to relocate Sloulin Field International Airport and plans to award the city $26.6 million in grants for the project this year. The FAA yesterday signed off on a finding of no significant impact, allowing the project to advance. The news came this afternoon in a call with FAA Administrator Michael Huerta. "We pushed hard for this funding because relocating… Continue Reading
09.23.15
Hoeven Announces $500K DOL Grant to Prevent Fraud in North Dakota Unemployment Insurance
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, who serves on the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced that the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has awarded nearly $500,000 to North Dakota to improve the integrity and performance of the state's unemployment insurance program. The funds will support the expanded use of DOL's State Information Data Exchange System and other strategies to improve the efficiency of the program, prevent fraud and reduce and reclaim improper payments. "In North Dako… Continue Reading
09.22.15
Hoeven Statement on the Interior Department's Decision Not to Designate the Sage Grouse as an Endangered Species
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement in response to the Interior Department's announcement that it will not list the greater sage grouse an endangered species: "The Interior Department's finding that the greater sage grouse does not warrant a designation as an endangered species is the right decision. State and local governments know and value their natural resources and have effectively responded to a reduction in sage grouse numbers by creating tailored manage… Continue Reading
09.22.15
Hoeven Statement in Response to Today's Senate Vote on the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven issued the following statement in response to today's Senate vote on the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, a measure that would prohibit abortions after 20 weeks into a pregnancy: "Today, I voted in support of a measure that would protect unborn children at 20 weeks, or approximately five months into a pregnancy, who are capable of feeling pain from late-term abortions. If born, a child at this stage of development can survive with medical intervention. … Continue Reading
09.22.15
Hoeven Announces $840K DOJ Grant to Address Violence Against Women, Support Victim Safety & Services
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, who serves on the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has awarded a two-year grant of $840,625 to the North Dakota Department of Health to develop and implement effective, victim-centered strategies for law enforcement, prosecution, courts and victim services to address violent crimes against women. The funds are made available through DOJ's STOP Violence Against Women Formula Grant Program. "Through t… Continue Reading
09.21.15
Hoeven: DOJ Awards $625K to City of West Fargo, Fargo Police Department to Support Additional Officers, Meet Safety Needs of Growing Communities
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, who serves on the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced that the Department of Justice (DOJ) has awarded a total of $625,000 to the City of West Fargo and the Fargo Police Department. The funds are made available through the DOJ's Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Hiring Program, which supports the hiring of new officers, provides funds to rehire officers who were laid off due to budget cuts or rehire officers who were scheduled to be l… Continue Reading
09.21.15
Hoeven: DOJ Awards More than $380K to Protect Children from Online Threats, Support DNA Analysis
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, who serves on the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has awarded two grants totaling $382,065 to support forensic analysis programs in North Dakota to protect children from crimes committed over the Internet and to ensure the timely analysis of DNA. The funds are awarded as follows: ND Internet Crimes against Children (ICAC) Task Force - $232,065 to provide training and equipment to six affiliate ag… Continue Reading
09.21.15
Hoeven: Grand Forks Growing into Premier Hub for UAS Technology with New Grand Sky Tenant General Atomics
GRAND FORKS, N.D. - At the Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Summit and Expo in Grand Forks today, Senator John Hoeven celebrated a year of accomplishments for the UAS community in North Dakota and announced Grand Sky's newest tenant, General Atomics, which has signed a 10-year lease to build a 1,600 square foot hangar and establish a new UAS training academy at the business and technology park. The senator also set out his agenda to continue advancing the region as a premiere hub of UAS research, d… Continue Reading
09.21.15
Hoeven: General Atomics, Grand Sky Development Sign Lease Agreement for UAS Training Academy
GRAND FORKS, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven announced that aviation technology leader General Atomics (GA) and Grand Sky Development Co. have signed a 10-year lease agreement committing GA to establish an unmanned aerial systems (UAS) training academy at Grand Sky, the county's new business and technology park. The agreement also includes an option for another 10 years. The lease is still pending approval by Grand Forks County and the Air Force. General Atomics, manufacturer of the Predator and Rea… Continue Reading
09.21.15
Hoeven: DOJ Awards $500K to University of North Dakota
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, who serves on the U.S. Senate Appropriations and Indian Affairs Committees, today announced that the U.S. Department of Justice's (DOJ) Bureau of Justice Assistance has awarded $500,000 to the University of North Dakota (UND). The funds will support a collaboration between the Tribal Judicial Institute at UND's School of Law and the National Tribal Judicial Center, which works to provide training and technical assistance for the Tribal Court Assistance Program. … Continue Reading
09.19.15
Hoeven Announces $800,000 HUD Grant for Spirit Lake Housing
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded $800,000 to the Spirit Lake Housing Corporation. The funds are made available through HUD's Community Development Block Grant MOLD Grant program and will help remediate and prevent mold in housing at Spirit Lake. "Every child and every individual in North Dakota should have a clean and healthy home to live in," Hoeven… Continue Reading
09.18.15
Hoeven Statement on the Seventh Anniversary of TransCanada's Permit Application for Keystone XL
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement to mark the seventh anniversary of TransCanada's initial permit application for the Keystone XL pipeline, which was submitted on September 19, 2008: "After seven years of delay, it is clear that President Obama intends to deny TransCanada a permit to build the Keystone XL pipeline, which would move 830,000 barrels of oil a day, including 100,000 from North Dakota's Bakken region. That's 830,000 barrels a day that won't have t… Continue Reading
09.18.15
Hoeven Presses EPA Administrator on Transparency and Accountability in Regulatory Process
WASHINGTON - At a Senate committee hearing this week, Senator John Hoeven pressed Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy to provide greater transparency and accountability in the EPA's regulatory process. Hoeven called for the EPA to meet with North Dakota industry to explain the EPA's carbon dioxide regulations and account for the agency's greatly increased requirements for North Dakota. Under the agency's proposed rule, North Dakota was set to reduce carbon dioxide … Continue Reading
09.17.15
Hoeven: USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture Awards $65,000 to United Tribes Technical College
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, who serves on the U.S. Senate Appropriations and Agriculture Committees, today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded $65,000 to United Tribes Technical College (UTTC). The funds will be used to support UTTC's Generating Research in Agriculture for Students in STEM program. "Science, technology, engineering and math have a variety of applications and are critical to preparing our students for the jobs of tomorrow," Hoeven said. "Today's g… Continue Reading
09.16.15
Hoeven: DOJ Awards More than $600,000 to Support Victims of Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, who serves on the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has awarded a total of $612,608 to the First Nations Women's Alliance in Devils Lake and the Three Affiliated Tribes of Fort Berthold. The First Nations Women's Alliance received $312,608 through the DOJ's Grants to Support Tribal Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalitions Grant Program, which supports the development and operation of nonprofit… Continue Reading
09.16.15
Hoeven Announces More than $500K Grant to Standing Rock Sioux Tribe to Support Employment Training for Persons with Disabilities
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, who serves on the U.S. Senate Appropriations and Indian Affairs Committees, today announced that the U.S. Department of Education has awarded a five-year grant of $521,823 to the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe for vocational rehabilitation services. The services will help Native Americans with disabilities on or near the reservation prepare for and engage in gainful employment or self-employment. "Services like vocational rehabilitation are an important part in empo… Continue Reading
09.16.15
Hoeven: UND Selected to Participate in DOE Feasibility Study
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Appropriations Committees, today announced that the Department of Energy (DOE) has selected the University of North Dakota (UND) to participate in a project that will study the feasibility of using salty water, or brine, from carbon dioxide (CO2) storage sites to produce fresh water. UND will also receive funding from the DOE to develop and validate methods to manage the pressure and flow of CO2 in saline formations through… Continue Reading
09.16.15
Hoeven: DOJ Awards Nearly $1 Million to Enhance Public Safety for Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, who serves on the U.S. Senate Appropriations and Indian Affairs Committees, today announced that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has awarded a total of $982,401 to the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians. The funds are awarded as follows: Public Safety and Community Policing - $665,156 - To advance public safety by providing support to local law enforcement so they can hire new officers, implement technological improvements and build community-based… Continue Reading
