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Senate ICBM Coalition, Missile Supporters to Hagel: No Environmental Study
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Hoeven and the U.S. Senate's bipartisan ICBM Coalition said Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel needs to back away from a Defense Department plan to conduct an Environmental Impact Study on the possible elimination of intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) silos. The Coalition's letter argued that the Defense Department and the Air Force need to determine how many submarine-launched missiles, bombers and land-based missiles it wants under New START before conductin… Continue Reading
09.25.13
Delegation Announces $2.7 Million Job Training, Placement Grant for NDSCS
WASHINGTON - Senators John Hoeven and Heidi Heitkamp and Congressman Kevin Cramer today announced that the North Dakota Advanced Manufacturing Skills Training Initiative (NDAMSTI), led by the North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS), has been awarded a $2.7 million Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training (TAACCCT) grant from the U.S. Department of Labor. The TAACCCT program supports partnerships between training providers, such as two-year colleges, and local emplo… Continue Reading
09.20.13
Hoeven Statement on EPA's New Carbon Emissions Rule for New Coal-Fired Power Plants
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven issued the following statement in response to the new rule governing carbon emissions released today by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): "The new rule the EPA released today will clearly have a negative impact on the energy industry and the American people. It will kill jobs, weaken our economy and deprive American families and businesses access to affordable energy. The rule goes too far too fast, effectively making it cost-prohibitive to build modern… Continue Reading
09.20.13
Hoeven: States-First, All-of-the-Above Energy Policy Will Reduce Costs, Grow Economy, Provide High-Wage Jobs
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven this week offered remarks about the importance of energy development to the manufacturing sector at an event hosted by the National Association of Manufacturers. As a member of the U.S. Senate Energy Committee, Senator Hoeven is working to implement a states-first, all-of-the-above energy policy for the nation that reduces costs and empowers economic growth. "If we want to grow our economy and provide high-wage jobs for our citizens, we need to address our natio… Continue Reading
09.20.13
Hoeven: Welcome to ESPN's College Gameday in Fargo
FARGO, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven tomorrow will join the North Dakota State University (NDSU) community to cheer on the Bison football team in their game against the Delaware State University Hornets and to join fans downtown to check out ESPN's College Gameday in Fargo. ESPN will host a three-hour show in Fargo tomorrow, Saturday, September 21. "Mikey and I again want to congratulate the Bison and Coach Craig Bohl on their winning record and to wish them well in their matchup tomorrow with the… Continue Reading
09.19.13
Hoeven Statement on the Fifth Anniversary of the Keystone XL Application with No Decision
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement to mark the fifth anniversary of TransCanada's application to the U.S. State Department for a permit for the Keystone XL pipeline project: "The Keystone XL pipeline project will create tens of thousands of jobs, boost our economy, help reduce our dependence on Middle Eastern oil and raise billions of dollars in revenues to address our nation's deficit and debt. "North American oil and gas production is burgeoning, driven by … Continue Reading
09.19.13
Hoeven, Bipartisan Group of Senators, Congressman, Business, Labor Leaders Mark 5th Anniversary of KXL Pipeline Application
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven (R-N.D.) and a bipartisan group of lawmakers were joined by leaders from business and labor to mark the fifth anniversary of TransCanada's original application for the Keystone XL pipeline project with no decision from President Obama. Participating in today's news conference were Senators Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), John Thune (R-S.D.), Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Mark Begich (D-Alaska), Roy Blunt (R-Mo.), James Inhofe (R-Okla.), Heidi Heitka… Continue Reading
09.18.13
Hoeven Continues to Press for Passage of Long-Term Farm Bill
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven this week continued to press for passage of a long-term farm bill to provide certainty for the nation's farmers and ranchers. In a speech on the Senate floor, Hoeven called on members of the House of Representatives to resolve their nutrition title issue and to name conferees. Hoeven was named a Senate conferee in August and has been working to get the farm bill to conference committee and passed this fall. "Our farmers and ranchers are business people and they … Continue Reading
09.18.13
Hoeven Meets with Air Force Leaders to Build Support for North Dakota Base Priorities
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven this week met with top Air Force leaders to build support for North Dakota's Air Force priorities. Hoeven met with General Paul Selva, Commander of the U.S. Air Force's Air Mobility Command and Colonel Paul Bauman, Commander of the 319th Air Base Wing at Grand Forks Air Force Base to review operations at Grand Forks. Topics included the recently signed enhanced use lease agreement with Northrop Grumman, the base's transition to its unmanned aerial systems (UAS) m… Continue Reading
09.18.13
Hoeven Presses Interior Nominee for States First, All-of-the-Above Energy Policy, Timely Permitting
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today during a hearing in the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources asked Michael L. Connor, the nominee to be Deputy Secretary of Interior, to work with him on issues related to energy development and the use of federal lands. As a member of the Energy Committee, Senator Hoeven has pushed for a states-first, all-of-the-above energy policy that will make North America energy secure, as well as expedited permitting for gas pipeline gathering systems on … Continue Reading
09.14.13
Hoeven Congratulates Bison on Hosting ESPN's College Gameday
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today congratulated the North Dakota State University Bison for being selected as a host campus for ESPN's popular College Gameday broadcast next Saturday, September 21. The FCS number one, two-time defending national champion Bison will be playing the Delaware State Hornets. Hoeven this week wrote to ESPN President John Skipper and Executive Vice President for Production John Wildhack to press for NDSU's selection: "I can assure you that a broadcast from the N… Continue Reading
09.13.13
Hoeven Statement on Air Force Secretary Nominee Deborah Lee James
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement following a meeting with secretary of the Air Force nominee Deborah Lee James: "Deborah Lee James would bring 30 years of Pentagon and congressional, as well as private-sector experience, to the office of the Secretary of the Air Force. "During our conversation, I expressed my strong support for the Air Force and the important work it does to protect our nation. We discussed the need to upgrade and maintain our nuclear deter… Continue Reading
09.12.13
Hoeven, Landrieu, Bipartisan Group of Senators Introduce Resolution Supporting Keystone XL Pipeline
WASHINGTON - Senators John Hoeven (R-N.D.) and Mary Landrieu (D-La.) today introduced a bipartisan concurrent resolution declaring the Keystone XL pipeline project in the national interest and calling on President Obama to approve it. The measure is offered as an amendment to the Shaheen-Portman energy conservation bill now under consideration in the Senate. "This measure is structured as a joint resolution, putting both the House and the Senate on record that the Keystone XL pipeline project i… Continue Reading
09.12.13
Hoeven, Heitkamp, Cramer Announce $2.5 Million Grants to North Dakota Airports
WASHINGTON - Senators John Hoeven and Heidi Heitkamp and Congressman Kevin Cramer announced today that North Dakota airports have been awarded grants totaling more than $2.5 million for construction and renovations to airport infrastructure. "These federal grants will help us to maintain and improve runways, taxiways and other airport infrastructure. Investing in our transportation infrastructure will help our airports continue to safely serve passengers and grow to meet increasing demands," … Continue Reading
09.11.13
Delegation Commemorates September 11 Anniversary
WASHINGTON - Senators John Hoeven and Heidi Heitkamp and Congressman Kevin Cramer today are hosting a reception for the North Dakota National Guard's (NDNG) 1st Battalion, 188th Air Defense Artillery Regiment in Washington in observance of the anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. In April, the NDNG Regiment was deployed to the nation's capital in support of Operation Noble Eagle and serves as part of the integrated air defense system designed to protect the airspace around the … Continue Reading
09.11.13
Hoeven Statement on the President's Address on Syria
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement regarding President Obama's address to the nation on Syria: "In his address to the nation last night, President Obama conveyed a mixed message regarding his plan to seek a diplomatic solution to Syria's use of chemical weapons. The president needs to develop a clear and coherent plan of action and convey that plan to Congress, the American people and our allies. "At this point, I remain opposed to a military strike on … Continue Reading
09.10.13
Hoeven Meets with Taiwanese Ag Delegation, Announces $4 billion in U.S. Purchases
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee, today met with a delegation of Taiwanese agriculture leaders to discuss trade issues and to announce Taiwan's commitment to make a major purchase of U.S. agriculture products. Taiwan has signed three letters of intent to purchase 9 million metric tons of U.S. wheat, soybeans and corn at a cost of $4 billion. Principal providers of the wheat will be North Dakota, Montana and Idaho, although North Dakota will als… Continue Reading
09.09.13
Hoeven Statement on Potential Military Action Against Syria
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement regarding his position on Syria: "As I said last week, at this point I do not support a military strike on Syria. North Dakotans and the American people don't support it. "Since early 2011 Syria has been immersed in a civil conflict between Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime and multiple opposition groups. The fighting has so far resulted in more than 90,000 deaths and 1.5 million refugees. Based on the Obama Administ… Continue Reading
09.06.13
Hoeven Hosts Senate Energy Committee Chair Ron Wyden, Highlights ND's Comprehensive, States-First Energy Development
UNDERWOOD, WATFORD CITY, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today welcomed U.S. Senate Energy Committee Chair Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) to North Dakota and hosted him on a tour of several of the state's major energy production facilities. The visit showcased North Dakota's states-first, all-of-the-above energy policy, which Hoeven said can lead the nation to energy independence within five to seven years. As chair of the energy committee, Senator Wyden has broad influence over energy policy and development in… Continue Reading
08.30.13
Hoeven, Heitkamp, Cramer Call on Interior Secretary Jewell to Exempt North Dakota and Tribes from BLM Hydraulic Fracturing Rule
BISMARCK, N.D. - Senators John Hoeven and Heidi Heitkamp and Congressman Kevin Cramer today urged Department of Interior Secretary Sally Jewell to exempt North Dakota and the state's tribes from a proposed Bureau of Land Management (BLM) final rule on hydraulic fracturing and to recognize the primacy of states to regulate oil and gas development within its boundaries. The delegation made the request in a letter sent to Secretary Jewell, noting that the unique geology, technology and innovation … Continue Reading