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Hoeven Outlines Domestic Energy and Jobs Act of 2012 at EERC
GRAND FORKS, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today outlined his new legislation, the Domestic Energy and Jobs Act of 2012 (DEJA), at the Energy and Environmental Research Center (EERC) in Grand Forks because the cutting-edge research facility exemplifies the kind of all-of-the-above approach to energy development that the nation needs. "The EERC is actually taking the kind of integrated approach to energy development that the Domestic Energy and Jobs Act is designed to foster," Hoeven said. "The nat… Continue Reading
07.26.12
Hoeven, McCarthy, Republican Leaders Launch the Domestic Energy and Jobs Act of 2012
WASHINGTON - Senators John Hoeven (R-N.D.), Congressman Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) and a group of U.S. Senate and House leaders, including Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), today launched a Senate version of the Domestic Energy and Jobs Act of 2012 (DEJA), a comprehensive package of energy legislation that will not only reduce the high energy costs faced by hard-working families and small businesses, but also spur badly-needed economic growth and job creation across the U.S. econo… Continue Reading
07.25.12
Hoeven Presses USDA to Provide Drought Relief for ND Farmers, Ranchers
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee, has requested U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack to take available actions to assist farmers and ranchers impacted by drought conditions. In a letter to USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack, Hoeven and other Republican members of the Agriculture Committee urged the Administration to take action using available resources and authority to aid producers. "Recognizing the historical scope of this drought, we strongly … Continue Reading
07.24.12
Hoeven, Minot Air Force Base Commander Discuss Challenges, Future Direction of Base
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today met with Col. James Dawkins, Commander of Minot Air Force Base's 5th Bomb Wing, to discuss progress on base projects and challenges confronting the facility due to rapid economic growth in the region and last year's severe flooding. "Our men and women at the Minot Air Force Base do an outstanding job for our nation, tasked with two major missions in the defense of our nation," Hoeven said. "We're working very hard in support of the base to ensure that they… Continue Reading
07.24.12
Hoeven Welcomes Summer Interns to Washington, D.C. and State Offices
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today announced that seven students will intern with his Washington, D.C. and North Dakota offices this summer. The interns will work with the senator and his staff on legislative, administrative and communication projects. "We are grateful to welcome a group of talented young men and women to work as summer interns in each of my offices," Hoeven said. "Through the congressional intern experience, we hope they may gain a deeper appreciation and understanding for… Continue Reading
07.20.12
Hoeven: Google Coming to ND to Help Small Businesses Create Websites, Grow Online Presence
BISMARCK, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today announced that Google will host a one-day seminar in Bismarck to assist the state's small businesses in building a website or expanding their online presence. Hoeven invited Google to the state to host the free event, "North Dakota Get Your Business Online," which will be held Friday, July 27 at the Bismarck Civic Center from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. "We welcome Google to our state for this important event, which will provide North Dakota small businesse… Continue Reading
07.18.12
Hoeven: UAS Pilot Site Selection on Track for Year's End
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today said the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is on track to select six unmanned aerial system (UAS) pilot sites by the end of the year to integrate remotely piloted aircraft into the National Airspace. Hoeven was briefed by Acting FAA Administrator Michael Huerta Tuesday on the status of the process and the timeline for selection. The FAA Reauthorization bill passed by Congress and signed by the president in February included an amendment, introduced by … Continue Reading
07.13.12
Hoeven Calls for Comprehensive Tax Reform
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven yesterday spoke on the U.S. Senate floor calling for pro-growth tax reform that will help grow the economy, create jobs and reduce the deficit and debt without raising taxes. With unemployment at 8.2 percent for more than three years, middle class income down nearly $5,000 and Food Stamp use up by 45 percent, the nation should not be thinking about raising taxes on anyone, and especially not on the one million small businesses that would be impacted by the presid… Continue Reading
07.11.12
Delegation Announces $1.2 Million Grant to Rebuild Minnewaukan City Water Infrastructure
WASHINGTON - Senators John Hoeven and Kent Conrad and Congressman Rick Berg announced today that the U.S. Department of Commerce has awarded a $1.2 million Economic Development Administration (EDA) grant to the City of Minnewaukan to help construct a new water line, distribution system and access road outside the flood zone. "This grant will help provide the necessary water and sewer infrastructure for the people of Minnewaukan to relocate a school and businesses due to rising waters. This will… Continue Reading
07.11.12
Hoeven Presses Corps to Address Missouri River Sandbar Issue
WASHINGTON - In a conference call today, Senator John Hoeven urged Omaha District Commander Col. Robert Ruch to address sandbars and other flow constrictions on the Missouri River ahead of next winter to prevent ice jams and potential flooding. Also on the call were the Omaha District's Chief of Hydrologic Engineering John Remus, Chief of the Planning Division Kayla Eckert Uptmor and North Dakota Water Commissioner Todd Sando. At Hoeven's request, Remus came to Bismarck last fall to review the s… Continue Reading
07.10.12
Hoeven: United Airlines To Begin Air Service In Williston
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today announced that United Airlines will begin service between Williston's Sloulin Field International Airport and Denver beginning November 4, 2012. Tickets will be available starting on July 10, and flights will run three times daily. Airline officials say the aircraft will be regional jets accommodating 50 passengers. "United Airlines coming into Williston with three flights daily is a big win, and part of our ongoing efforts to build infrastructure in a dyn… Continue Reading
07.04.12
Statement of Senator John Hoeven For Independence Day 2012
BISMARCK, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement in commemoration of our nation's independence: "As Americans across the country celebrate the birth of our nation, we give thanks and remember the extraordinary individuals who crafted the principles that still govern our land and have made our nation a beacon of strength and hope for millions of freedom-loving people throughout the world. This Independence Day also offers the opportunity to honor the important legacy ge… Continue Reading
07.03.12
Hoeven, Conrad Honor WWII Veteran Kenneth Johnston
MINOT, N.D. - Senators John Hoeven and Kent Conrad today presented military honors to North Dakota native Pvt. First Class Kenneth Johnston who served in the United States Army during World War II. Johnston's military decorations had been stored in his parents' Sanish, North Dakota home but were misplaced following their deaths in 1957. Pvt. Johnston's family worked with Sen. Conrad to secure duplicates of the medals and with Sen. Hoeven to hold a ceremony to present and honor Pvt. Johnston with… Continue Reading
07.03.12
Hoeven, Conrad Outline Transportation Bill, Discuss Flood Insurance Reauthorization, Student Loan Bill
MINOT, N.D. - At a meeting today with city and county officials, Senators John Hoeven and Kent Conrad outlined the benefits to North Dakota of the new U.S. Senate Transportation, Flood Insurance Reauthorization and Student Loan interest rate bill that was passed by the U.S. Senate in a large legislative package last week. The former highway transportation bill had been extended 10 times, making long-term planning difficult for states like North Dakota. Hoeven was a member of the joint Senate-Ho… Continue Reading
07.02.12
Hoeven Announces North Dakota to Receive $5.6 Million Water Bank Program Funding
GRAND FORKS - At an roundtable meeting with agriculture leaders at the Nodak Electric Cooperative in Grand Forks today, Senator John Hoeven announced that $5.6 million of the $7 million the USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) made available to a three-state region is now available to North Dakota producers. The funding will be used to compensate farmers and landowners for flooded land using short-term conservation leases. The Water Bank Program will focus on flood reduction this… Continue Reading
07.02.12
Hoeven Hosts Roundtable to Discuss Senate Farm Bill with Farm Group Leaders
GRAND FORKS, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today hosted a farm bill roundtable in at the Nodak Electric Cooperative building in Grand Forks to discuss the Senate farm bill and gather input from agriculture association leaders. The senator said the bipartisan, five-year legislation that he and other members of the Agriculture Committee crafted had strong support in the U.S. Senate but work remains as the bill moves through the House and conference committee. The Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Ac… Continue Reading
07.02.12
Hoeven Outlines Transportation Bill, Discusses Flood Insurance Reauthorization, Student Loan Bill
FARGO, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today outlined the benefits to North Dakota of the new U.S. Senate Transportation, Flood Insurance Reauthorization and Student Loan interest rate bill that was passed by the U.S. Senate in a large legislative package last week. The former highway transportation bill had been extended 10 times, making long-term planning difficult for states like North Dakota. Joining Hoeven for the news conference was Representative Rick Berg, who discussed his work in the U.S. H… Continue Reading
06.29.12
Hoeven: Congress Passes 5-Year Flood Insurance Reauthorization Bill, Hoeven Measure Ensures Fairness
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today announced that after multiple extensions since 2008, Congress has passed a long-term reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Reauthorization Program (NFIP), a bipartisan 5-year flood insurance reauthorization measure for the nation that fully pays for itself, increases the financial stability of the program, and provides security for millions of Americans living in special flood hazard areas. The NFIP bill was included as part of a larger package o… Continue Reading
06.29.12
Hoeven: New Highway Bill Map-21 Provides Road Funding Through 2014
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today announced passage of a comprehensive transportation bill that provides record funding for North Dakota when combined with Emergency Road Funding. The legislation is fully paid for and does not add to the deficit or debt. It funds the rest of Fiscal Year 2012, 2013 and 2014, providing states with an additional year of funding and greater certainty to plan long-term projects. Hoeven was a member of the joint Senate-House conference committee responsible for … Continue Reading
06.28.12
Statement of Sen. John Hoeven on the Supreme Court's Health Care Law Ruling
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement in response to the Supreme Court's ruling on the Affordable Care Act: "The U.S. Supreme Court's decision today again makes it clear that President Obama's health care law passed by Congress in 2010 is not only government-run health care, but is a tax on the American people. This is not the approach Americans want or deserve. Congress must repeal and replace this government-run approach with step-by-step, market-based reforms … Continue Reading
