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Hoeven Announces New Regional Director in Fargo
FARGO - Senator John Hoeven today announced that Jessica Lee will serve as the new regional director for the southeastern portion of North Dakota in his Fargo office. Lee most recently served as the Government Affairs and Advocacy Manager for nearly four years at the Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber of Commerce. She has also previously worked as the Health Insurance Outreach Manager for the Dakota Medical Foundation and as the Health Policy Specialist for MeritCare Health System. "We're very … Continue Reading
01.22.15
Hoeven, Manchin Host Canada's Ambassador to the United States to Highlight Good Environmental Stewardship in Oil Sands
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Hoeven (R-N.D.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today hosted Gary Doer, Canada's Ambassador to the United States, to highlight Canada's good environmental stewardship of the oil sands and the need to approve the Keystone XL pipeline project. Hoeven and Manchin have introduced legislation in the U.S. Senate to approve the Keystone XL, which has been delayed for more than six years by the Obama administration and is now under consideration for approval by Congress. Canad… Continue Reading
01.21.15
Hoeven Announces More Than $2 Million in Additional Heating Assistance for North Dakota, Tribes
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded more than $2 million in additional Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funding for fiscal year (FY) 2015 to help low-income North Dakotans heat their homes. The funding includes about $540,000 for tribes in the state. "In North Dakota, we understand the extra financial burden every household faces in the depths of winter," said Hoeven. "This LIHEAP award will h… Continue Reading
01.20.15
Hoeven Statement on President Obama's State of the Union Address
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven issued the following statement in response to President Barack Obama's State of the Union Address to a joint session of Congress and the American people this evening: "I was looking for areas of agreement, where we can work together to get things done for our country. The president talked about trade, cybersecurity and a highway bill, which is good. I'm still concerned, however, that he's talking about higher taxes, more regulation and bigger government. I'm als… Continue Reading
01.19.15
Hoeven, Klobuchar Reintroduce Their Water Heater Efficiency Act
WASHINGTON - Senators John Hoeven (R-N.D.) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) and a bipartisan group of senators today reintroduced their Water Heater Efficiency Act, an energy conservation bill that would enable rural electric power cooperatives and their members to continue using large, energy-efficient water heaters in "demand response" conservation programs. The legislation addresses the Department of Energy's (DOE) plan to phase out such water heaters by 2015. The senators, however, say the new r… Continue Reading
01.19.15
Hoeven to Grain Dealers: Keystone XL, Other Pipelines Can Help Relieve Rail Congestion, Ag Shipping Delays
BISMARCK, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today told a gathering of the North Dakota Grain Dealers Association that one of the keys to relieving railway congestion and delays in agricultural shipments is pipelines like the Keystone XL. "It takes 1,400 rail cars moving through the region every day to carry the same amount of oil that the Keystone XL pipeline will move," Hoeven said. "They could be carrying wheat or soybeans or fertilizer. That's a darn good reason in itself for building the Keystone … Continue Reading
01.16.15
Hoeven Reintroduces Native American Children's Safety Act
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today reintroduced the Native American Children's Safety Act, legislation to implement protections for Native American children placed by tribal courts into the tribal foster care system. The senator first introduced the legislation last Congress and garnered support to pass it through the Indian Affairs Committee. The committee is expected to vote on the bill in February, and Hoeven is working in the new Congress to pass the legislation through the full Senate. … Continue Reading
01.16.15
Hoeven Invites Minot WWII Veteran to State of the Union
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today announced that Lynn W. Aas of Minot, a decorated veteran of the Second World War, will be his guest at President Barack Obama's State of the Union Address on Tuesday, January 20. Aas, who fought as a rifleman in the historic Battle of the Bulge, served with the 17th Airborne Division of the 193rd Airborne Infantry in the European Theatre and received the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart. Lynn's son Dan will accompany his father as a guest of Congressman Kev… Continue Reading
01.16.15
Hoeven: Air Force Works to Address Local Concerns as Part of Approving Powder River Test Range
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today spoke with the Air Force's Assistant Secretary for Installations Miranda A. Ballentine and Deputy Secretary Kathleen Ferguson on the new Powder River Training Range. The Air Force today signed a Record of Decision (ROD) expanding the existing Powder River range to include airspace over North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana and Wyoming. The range enhances training opportunities for the Air Force, including the B-52s based at Minot Air Force Base. Today's ROD… Continue Reading
01.14.15
Hoeven Announces $2 Million Grant for Fargo to Improve Sewer System
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is awarding $2 million to the City of Fargo to make improvements to the city's sanitary sewer system. The funds are made available through FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program and will be used to provide wet weather flow relief and to minimize the risk of sanitary sewer backup into public and private property during periods of high precipitation or runoff. "This grant will help the City of Far… Continue Reading
01.14.15
Hoeven: USDA Awards $1.5 Million for Grassland, Soil Stewardship in North Dakota
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is awarding $1.5 million for two state-level conservation projects in support of North Dakota's farmers and ranchers. The funds are made available through the Natural Resource Conservation Service's (NRCS) Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). As a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee and a conferee on the 2014 farm bill conference committee, Hoeven worked with colleagues in the Senate an… Continue Reading
01.14.15
Hoeven Statement on the Administration's Proposed Action on Methane Emissions
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement in response to the Obama Administration's proposed actions on methane emissions: "The Obama administration today announced that it intends to issue more regulations on the oil industry to reduce methane gas emissions. Instead of going at it alone, the president should be working with Congress on commonsense legislation that will help to produce reliable and affordable energy for the nation with good environmental stewardship.… Continue Reading
01.14.15
Hoeven Congratulates City of Fargo for Being Selected as Semi-Finalist for $5 Million Energy Prize
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today congratulated the City of Fargo as it advanced to the semi-finalist round of the Georgetown University Energy Prize competition, which will award $5 million to the winning community to help implement strategies to increase energy efficiency. In October, Hoeven sent a letter in support of Fargo's application. "North Dakota has experienced unprecedented economic growth because we have worked to foster a business-friendly climate conducive to economic investm… Continue Reading
01.14.15
Hoeven: USDA Awards $12 Million for Flood Protection, Water Management in Red River Valley
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is awarding $12 million to the Red River Retention Authority (RRRA) for water management and flood protection in the Red River Valley in North Dakota, Minnesota and South Dakota. The funds are made available through the Natural Resource Conservation Service's (NRCS) Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). As a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee and a conferee on the 2014 farm bill confere… Continue Reading
01.12.15
Hoeven-Manchin Legislation to Approve Keystone XL Pipeline Overcomes Key Hurdle
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Hoeven today announced that bipartisan legislation he and Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) introduced to approve the Keystone XL pipeline project has overcome a key hurdle and advanced in the Senate. The measure received 63 to 32 votes to overcome a filibuster, and will now go to the Senate floor for debate and an open amendment process. "Our Keystone XL pipeline bill has gained the support of the American people and bipartisan support in Congress based on its merits… Continue Reading
01.09.15
Hoeven to Deliver National Republican Weekly Radio Address Saturday
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven will deliver the National Weekly Republican Address on Saturday, January 10. He will discuss the importance of approving the Keystone XL pipeline and why it is the first bill being taken up by the U.S. Senate. "The Nebraska Supreme Court has decided that their state has properly determined the route of the Keystone KL pipeline," Hoeven said. "Now, only the federal government is holding it up, and that's unfortunate because the Keystone XL… Continue Reading
01.09.15
Hoeven Statement on Today's Nebraska Supreme Court Decision
BISMARCK, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement in response to the Nebraska Supreme Court's decision: "Today, the Nebraska Supreme Court ruled that the governor and legislature have the authority to approve a route for the Keystone XL pipeline through their state and the route was properly determined. Only the federal government is holding it up, and that's unfortunate because the Keystone XL pipeline is all about energy, jobs, economic growth, and national security. … Continue Reading
01.08.15
Hoeven, Kirk Bet on this Weekend's NCAA Division I Football Championship
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven challenged Illinois Senator Mark Kirk to a friendly wager for this weekend's NCAA Division I Football Championship. Hoeven predicts that the North Dakota State University (NDSU) Bison will win, while Senator Kirk is betting on the Illinois State Redbirds. This will be the first time in history that two teams from the same conference are competing for the Football Championship Subdivision, and if this season has been any indicator, it is sure to be an exciting ga… Continue Reading
01.08.15
Hoeven: Energy and Natural Resource Committee Passes Hoeven-Manchin Bill to Approve Keystone XL Pipeline
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Hoeven today announced that the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee has passed legislation that he and Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) introduced to approve the Keystone XL pipeline project. The measure now goes to the floor for debate and the amendment process. Both Hoeven and Manchin serve on the Committee, which is chaired by Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska). The Hoeven-Manchin legislation approves the project under Congress's authority enumerated in t… Continue Reading
01.07.15
New Majority Calls for Swift Approval of Keystone XL Pipeline
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sens. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, and John Hoeven, R-N.D., today encouraged their Senate colleagues to support newly-reintroduced legislation to approve the long-delayed Keystone XL pipeline. Murkowski joined Hoeven and several other colleagues on the Senate floor Wednesday afternoon to confirm their ongoing support for the project. It has now been 2,301 days - more than six years - and counting since the company seeking to build Keystone XL submitted an application for a … Continue Reading
