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Hoeven Enlists Air Force Leader to Support North Dakota Priorities
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today met with Acting Under-Secretary of the Air Force Dr. Jamie Morin to make the case for existing and future missions for the North Dakota Air National Guard and the Minot and Grand Forks Air Force Bases. "Fargo, Grand Forks and Minot make enormous contributions to the Air Force and our national defense," Hoeven said. "We made it clear to Dr. Morin that our state is committed to supporting long-term Air Force missions, including a new tanker mission in Grand … Continue Reading
03.06.13
Hoeven Meets with Saskatchewan Premier Wall to Discuss Spring Flood Protection for Souris River Basin
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today met with Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall to discuss forecasting and preparation efforts to help prevent possible spring flooding in the Souris River Basin. Hoeven and Wall also focused on additional ways the United States and Canada, and specifically North Dakota and Saskatchewan, can work together on important projects like approving the Keystone XL pipeline. "We are working with Canadian officials to develop a thorough flood protection strategy for the So… Continue Reading
03.06.13
Hoeven Statement on President Obama's Dinner Meeting with Republican Leaders
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement following his meeting on the nation's fiscal challenges with President Barack Obama and Republican colleagues: "This evening at our meeting with the president, we had an opportunity to express our views on the challenging task of getting our nation's fiscal house in order, which requires three key elements: taking a pro-growth approach to our economy, reducing our spending in a thoughtful way, and preserving and protecting e… Continue Reading
03.06.13
School Nutrition Association Endorses Hoeven-Pryor Bipartisan Sensible School Lunch Act
WASHINGTON - Senators John Hoeven (R-N.D.), Mark Pryor (D-Ark.) and a bipartisan group of senators today were joined by senior officials of the School Nutrition Association (SNA), which earlier this week endorsed the senators' Sensible School Lunch Act. The new legislation will provide school districts with greater flexibility in implementing new rules for the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program to accommodate the differing nutritional needs of students. Participating in … Continue Reading
03.04.13
Hoeven Statement on President Obama's Nominees for the EPA and Department of Energy
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement in response to the president's nominations of Gina McCarthy to be administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Dr. Ernest Moniz to serve as secretary of energy: "The question of primary importance to the nation, as well as to my state, is will both of these candidates embrace a true all-of-the-above approach to energy development rather than simply use rhetoric to that effect. "For Ms. McCarthy, it will be … Continue Reading
03.01.13
Hoeven Statement on Today's State Dept. Release of its 4th Environmental Review of the Keystone XL Project
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement in response to the U.S. State Department's release of its second Keystone XL supplemental environmental impact statement (EIS), which represents the project's fourth environmental review, including a Final EIS in August of 2011. "After four and a half years, and a total of four environmental reviews, the Keystone XL pipeline project is perhaps the most thoroughly studied and long-delayed project of its kind in U.S. history. T… Continue Reading
02.28.13
Statement of Senator John Hoeven on Today's Votes in the U.S. Senate to Address Sequestration
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement in response to two votes taken today in the U.S. Senate to address the impending sequestration. Neither of today's measures passed the Senate: "Today, I voted for a bill that would have given President Obama the flexibility to address the sequester in an effective and thoughtful way in order to minimize the impacts of spending reductions on the American people and on key programs like national defense, transportation safety a… Continue Reading
02.26.13
Hoeven Meets with Interior Secretary Nominee Jewell
WASHINGTON - In a meeting today with Sally Jewell, President Barack Obama's nominee to replace Ken Salazar as Interior secretary, Senator John Hoeven asked her to work with the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) and the Spirit Lake Tribe to address child protective services issues on the Spirit Lake Reservation. "If confirmed as Interior secretary, Ms. Jewell will be responsible for some of the nation's most important agencies, including the Bureau of Indian Affairs," Hoeven said. "She needs to wor… Continue Reading
02.26.13
Hoeven, Baucus Lead Bipartisan Group of Senators in Calling on Secretary Kerry to Approve the Keystone XL Pipeline
WASHINGTON - Senators John Hoeven (R-N.D.) and Max Baucus (D-Mont.) today led a bipartisan group of senators in pressing newly confirmed Secretary of State John Kerry to approve the Keystone XL pipeline within the first quarter of the year. In a letter to the State Department, ten Republican and ten Democrat senators call on Kerry and President Obama to provide the public and other stakeholders with a definitive process for approving the project by the end of March. The Keystone XL pipeline has … Continue Reading
02.26.13
Hoeven Makes the Case for Grand Forks, Fargo With Commander of Air Mobility Command
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today met with General Paul Selva, Commander of the U.S. Air Force's Air Mobility Command (AMC), to make the case for Air Force priorities in Fargo and Grand Forks. General Selva took over as AMC Commander in November and oversees the Air Force's fleet of cargo planes and aerial refueling tankers. "It's important for General Selva to understand how much value the communities of Fargo and Grand Forks provide the Air Force," Hoeven said. "I wanted to make sure he … Continue Reading
02.22.13
Hoeven Calls on President Obama in National Republican Weekly Address to Work with Congress to Address Sequestration
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven Saturday gave the National Republican Weekly Address, urging President Obama to work with Congress to address the pending sequester the right way - with thoughtful reductions in spending and a pro-growth approach to creating jobs and growing the nation's economy with projects like the Keystone XL pipeline. "The fact is: Republicans in Congress, right now, will provide the flexibility to make the necessary spending reductions and address our deficit and debt, ins… Continue Reading
02.21.13
Hoeven, North Dakota Officials Honor Staff Sergeant Romesha
BISMARCK, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven and state officials today held a reception in honor of U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Clinton Romesha, who was recently awarded the Medal of Honor for his courageous actions against an armed enemy in Afghanistan on October 3, 2009. Hoeven thanked Romesha for his distinguished service during the reception and presented him with a bound and printed copy of the statement the senator entered into the Congressional Record last week on the floor of the U.S. Senate. "North D… Continue Reading
02.20.13
Hoeven, Heitkamp, Cramer Hold Roundtable to Discuss Farm Bill with Community Ag Leaders
FARGO, N.D. - Senators John Hoeven and Heidi Heitkamp and Congressman Kevin Cramer today hosted a farm bill roundtable in Fargo with state community agriculture leaders to discuss passing a farm bill. The delegation said they are working to pass the right kind of farm bill that meets the needs of North Dakota farmers and ranchers and will pass both chambers of Congress by the end of the year. The delegation began the discussion highlighting the five-year farm bill the U.S. Senate Agriculture Co… Continue Reading
02.20.13
Hoeven Presents WWII Veteran with Legion of Honor Medal
FARGO, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today presented Merle McMorrow, a lifelong resident of Fargo, with the French Legion of Honor medal at a ceremony. McMorrow was honored by the French government for his extraordinary bravery in helping to liberate France. "Today we recognize Merle McMorrow for his commendable service on behalf of the United States and its allies during World War II," said Hoeven. "McMorrow is part of America's greatest generation. He left North Dakota and served our country ov… Continue Reading
02.19.13
Hoeven Discusses Farm Bill, Comprehensive Energy Plan for Nation, and Expanded Trade at Annual Wahpeton Breckenridge Chamber Meeting
WAHPETON, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today spoke at the Wahpeton Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting, stressing the need for the nation to implement the kind of pro-growth legal, tax and regulatory approach that has driven North Dakota's dynamic economy. The senator's remarks focused on how passing a strong farm bill, implementing a comprehensive energy plan and expanding trade could help the nation create jobs and grow the economy. "During the past decade, we have worked together i… Continue Reading
02.19.13
Hoeven: New St. Catherine's Assisted Living Center Important for Community Seniors Seeking Quality Care
WAHPETON, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven, along with other community leaders, today spoke at the grand opening of Siena Court Assisted Living Facility at St. Catherine's Living Center. Hoeven said the new facility offers area seniors access to a state-of-the-art facility that provides high quality medical care and first rate modern amenities. "The new Siena Court facility at St. Catherine's is a beautiful building that offers a wonderful place for many Wahpeton area senior citizens to call home," H… Continue Reading
02.15.13
Hoeven, Senators: Poll Nearly 70 Percent of American People Support the Keystone XL Pipeline Project
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven and a bipartisan group of seven senators Thursday held a colloquy, or discussion, on the U.S. Senate floor to underscore the importance of the Keystone XL pipeline project for the nation. One by one, both Republicans and Democrats made common cause, urging the Obama Administration to approve the long-delayed project, saying it will create jobs, boost the nation's economy and help advance the country toward true energy security. In addition to Hoeven, also parti… Continue Reading
02.15.13
Hoeven:FAA Initiates Formal Site Selection Process for UAS Test Sites
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today said the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has begun soliciting formal proposals to select six sites to test unmanned aerial systems (UAS) for integration into the national airspace. The FAA today released a Screening Information Request (SIR) online that sets forth the technical criteria on which applicants will be judged. Applicants have three months to respond to the SIR. The FAA released its SIR to comply with the FAA Reauthorization bill passed by… Continue Reading
02.12.13
Hoeven Statement in Response to President Obama's State of the Union Address
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement in response to President Barack Obama's State of the Union Address this evening before a joint session of Congress: "With a chronically sluggish economy and more than 12 million Americans still unemployed, the president this evening needed to focus squarely on the nation's economic vitality, our deficit, debt and job creation. While he acknowledged the importance of these issues, the approach he outlined will not get us where… Continue Reading
02.12.13
Hoeven: Administration Needs to Preserve and Strengthen the U.S. Nuclear Deterrent
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today said North Korea's successful detonation of a miniaturized nuclear device capable of being mounted on a missile poses a threat to the United States and international peace and stability. At the same time Iran is pressing forward with its nuclear program and China is modernizing its nuclear arsenal. All of these developments mean we need to sustain and strengthen the U.S. nuclear deterrent, he said. "North Korea's nuclear test today poses a threat to the Un… Continue Reading
