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Hoeven Seeking Spring Interns
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven is currently accepting applications for spring interns to serve in his Washington, D.C. office as well as his Bismarck and Fargo state offices. "Congressional internship opportunities provide students with a tremendous opportunity to gain firsthand experience working on the timely issues impacting our federal government, providing a unique education experience valuable for future career development," said Hoeven. "We look forward to the energy and talent a new g… Continue Reading
09.26.12
Hoeven Congratulates Noonan on Being Named Teacher of the Year
BISMARCK, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today congratulated Andrea Noonan on being named the 2013 North Dakota Teacher of the Year. Noonan teaches seventh and eighth grade English language arts at Cheney Middle School (CMS) in West Fargo and was previously named the 2012-2013 West Fargo School District Teacher of the Year. "Exceptional teachers like Andrea Noonan are essential to preparing the next generation of leaders. Andrea has earned a reputation for working tirelessly to meet the needs of he… Continue Reading
09.26.12
Hoeven Presents Josh Duhamel For Induction Into Scandinavian-American Hall of Fame
MINOT, N.D. -Senator John Hoeven today presented Minot-native Josh Duhamel for induction into the Scandinavian-American Hall of Fame. Hoeven honored the actor for his charitable work on behalf of Minot and the surrounding communities following last year's flooding. Duhamel, who starred in the "Transformer" film series, helped to raise $1.3 million dollars for flood relief in North Dakota. "In spite of all his fame and accomplishments, Josh remains the same regular guy we knew. He hasn't forgott… Continue Reading
09.21.12
Hoeven Meets with Egyptian Ambassador, Expresses Concern for Security at U.S. Embassy in Cairo and For U.S. Citizens in Egypt
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven met late Thursday with Egyptian Ambassador to the United States Mohamed Tawfik to express his concern for Americans in Egypt and to seek assurances that the Egyptian government will provide strict security to the U.S. embassy in Cairo, and also to United States citizens living or traveling in Egypt. Hoeven was in Egypt in February with Senator John McCain to help secure the release of North Dakota native Staci Haag and 19 other Americans who were working for non… Continue Reading
09.21.12
Hoeven: Coal Ash Measure Passes House, Has Bipartisan Support in Senate, Needs to Come To Senate Floor
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today said a bipartisan measure he introduced in the Senate to ensure the safe and efficient recycling of coal ash has bipartisan support in the Senate and needs to come to the Senate floor for a vote before the end of the year. The proposal passed the U.S. House of Representatives today as part of a comprehensive package of energy legislation. That package also included Representative Rick Berg's regional haze bill that will enable states to properly manage visi… Continue Reading
09.20.12
Delegation Meets with BIA Officials on Corrective Action Plan for Spirit Lake Social Services
WASHINGTON - Senators John Hoeven and Kent Conrad and Congressman Rick Berg met Wednesday with Acting Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Del Laverdure, Bureau of Indian Affairs Administrator Mike Black, and other federal officials to review progress on the agency's plans to assume administration of the social services program on the Spirit Lake reservation. The purpose of the meeting was to review steps the agency is taking to ensure child safety on the reservation. The delegation emphasize… Continue Reading
09.18.12
Hoeven Statement on U.S. Air Force 65th Birthday
BISMARCK, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement in observance of the 65th birthday of the United States Air Force: "For 65 years the United States Air Force has defended and protected our nation with honor and courage. Today, as we mark the Air Force's birthday, we commend our servicemen and women for their service and sacrifice. Our airmen and women represent the best of our country, and we honor their unwavering commitment and perseverance to defending freedom at hom… Continue Reading
09.18.12
Hoeven Introduces Empower States Act to Boost Domestic Oil and Gas Production, Grow U.S. Economy, Create Jobs
BISMARCK, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today announced that he will introduce the Empower States Act this week, a measure that will put states first in the regulation of hydraulic fracturing. Every state's geology is different and nobody knows better than local experts and authorities how best to protect their own environment, Hoeven said. Joining Hoeven for the announcement in Bismarck was cosponsor and ranking member on the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Alaska Senator Lisa … Continue Reading
09.17.12
Hoeven Announces Delta Will Begin Air Service Between Williston and Minneapolis-St.Paul
WILLISTON, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today announced that Delta Air Lines is adding twice-daily, nonstop regional jet service between Williston and Minneapolis-St. Paul beginning in November. Williston Airport boardings from August 2010 to August 2012 increased by 119 percent. Hoeven has been working with Delta and other major carriers to increase the level and quality of service in Williston and other communities across the state to meet the needs of North Dakota's growing economy and increasi… Continue Reading
09.17.12
Delegation Statement on the BIA's Assumption of Administration of Spirit Lake Reservation's Social Services Program
WASHINGTON - Senators John Hoeven, Kent Conrad and Congressman Rick Berg today issued the following statement following the Bureau of Indian Affairs' announcement that the agency will assume administration of social services programs on the Spirit Lake reservation: "Throughout the spring and summer, we have engaged with officials of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the Indian Health Service and the Spirit Lake Tribal government in an effort to address ongoing allegations of child abuse and neglect… Continue Reading
09.17.12
Hoeven Showcases North Dakota Energy Development for Senate Energy Committee Ranking Member Murkowski
WILLISTON, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven (R-N.D.) today is hosting Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) for a two-day overview of Western North Dakota's oil patch to showcase growing oil and gas development in the region and to share best practices gathered from North Dakota's experience. Hoeven, a member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, has been working closely with Murkowski, the committee's ranking member, to advance the nation's energy policies, bolster the economy and… Continue Reading
09.14.12
Hoeven Working to Secure Support For Minot Airport Expansion Project
MINOT, N.D. - With the city of Minot's growth and increased air traffic, Senator John Hoeven is working to secure federal support for the city's major airport expansion project. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently awarded the airport an $8.7 million grant funded by Congress to construct a new taxiway, complete construction on a second taxiway and fund the design of a new passenger terminal building for the increasingly busy airport. A new terminal is estimated to cost $38 million… Continue Reading
09.13.12
Hoeven Statement Welcoming Home ND Guard's 1-112th Aviation Regiment
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Appropriations Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Subcommittee, today released the following statement honoring members of the North Dakota National Guard's 1-112th Aviation Regiment for successfully completing a yearlong mission in Kosovo. "We are grateful to these brave soldiers for their dedicated service on behalf of our state and nation and proudly welcome them home to North Dakota. During their yearlong deployment, we know t… Continue Reading
09.13.12
Hoeven Offers Keystone XL Pipeline Approval Amendment to Veterans Jobs Act
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today said he has offered an amendment to a majority-led jobs bill currently making its way through the U.S. Senate. The Hoeven measure would allow Congress to approve the long-delayed Keystone XL pipeline project, which would make thousands of long-term jobs available to veterans. Without his amendment, the underlying bill will add only temporary jobs lasting just 12 to 18 months, he said. The bill as written proposes to create 20,000 temporary jobs at federal … Continue Reading
09.13.12
Hoeven: Robust Nuclear Triad Essential to National Security
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today spoke to more than 180 military, defense industry and U.S and foreign government leaders and called for the U.S. to preserve and maintain a robust nuclear triad - land-based intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM), submarine-launched ballistic missiles, and nuclear-capable heavy bomber jets. Hoeven, who is a member of the bipartisan Senate ICBM coalition, said the nuclear triad provides a strong and credible deterrent, is cost effective and must be maint… Continue Reading
09.12.12
Hoeven Meets with Mississippi River Commissioners, Pushes for Red River Valley Flood Protections
WASHINGTON - In a meeting today with members the Mississippi River Commission (MRC), Senator John Hoeven emphasized that flood control needs to be the Army Corps of Engineers' number one objective, and he emphasized the importance of an effective Fargo-Moorhead diversion project to protect the community from flooding while reducing impacts to upstream communities. The MRC is charged with preventing destructive floods and oversees the Corps' St. Paul District, which is working with the state of … Continue Reading
09.12.12
Hoeven Condemns Killing of U.S. Ambassador to Libya Christopher Stevens and Diplomatic Staff
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement in response to the deaths of U.S. Ambassador Christopher Stevens and three American diplomats at the hands of armed militants in Benghazi, Libya: "We condemn the tragic and unwarranted killing of Ambassador Stevens and the other brave American diplomats who died at the hands of violent militants in an armed attack on the American Consulate in Benghazi. There is no excuse for the indiscriminate killing of innocents, and we exp… Continue Reading
09.12.12
Hoeven Presses Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Nominee for Open, Transparent Process on Spirit Lake Issue
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today pressed Kevin Washburn, President Obama's nominee to serve as Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs at the Department of the Interior DOI, to fully engage in efforts to resolve allegations of sexual abuse and neglect at the Spirit Lake Reservation. The Interior Department oversees the Bureau of Indian Affairs. "I have asked the assistant secretary nominee to be fully involved in the effort to address allegations of abuse and neglect at Spirit Lake, and to… Continue Reading
09.12.12
Hoeven Honors Devils Lake Woman for Adoption Work
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today recognized Roberta Soper of Devils Lake as an Angels in Adoption awardee who has dedicated her professional and personal life to working on behalf of adoptive children and families. Hoeven selected Soper from a pool of impressive nominees. "Berta Soper has devoted her life to advocating on behalf of the North Dakota children and families who go through the adoption process. Her unwavering commitment to offering her support and knowledge has endeared her to… Continue Reading
09.11.12
Delegation: HUD Approval of ND Recovery Plans Puts $79.3 Million in CDBG Funds to Work in Minot, ND Communities
WASHINGTON - Senators John Hoeven, Kent Conrad and Congressman Rick Berg today said that approval by the U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for two North Dakota disaster recovery plans will enable Minot and other flood-impacted communities to move forward with rebuilding efforts using $79.3 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds secured by the delegation. "We've been working with HUD every step of the way to ensure that they understand the needs in our state's communiti… Continue Reading
