Press Releases

Hoeven Statement on Pearl Harbor Attack Anniversary

WASHINGTON – Senator John Hoeven today gave the following statement on the 70th anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941.  “Despite the tragedy of the attack...

Conrad, Hoeven Call for Review of Missouri River Flooding

Washington – Senators Kent Conrad and John Hoeven were joined today by a bipartisan group of Senators to request a federal review of the 2011 Missouri River flood and the...

North Dakota Leaders Call on Federal Transportation Chief to Address Air Service Interruptions to Devils Lake and Jamestown

Washington – Senators Kent Conrad and John Hoeven, Governor Jack Dalrymple and Congressman Rick Berg today called on Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood to put pressure on Delta Airlines to...

Hoeven: Tesoro Expansion Welcome Response to ND Growth

WASHINGTON – Senator John Hoeven today said that Tesoro’s decision to expand its diesel fuel production at its Mandan refinery by 5,000 barrels per day to 22,000 barrels per day...

Hoeven, U.S. Senators Press for Keystone Pipeline with Leader McConnell on Senate Floor

WASHINGTON – Senator John Hoeven today organized a colloquy of U.S. Senators, including Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, to press for passage of the North American Energy Security Act. Hoeven...

Hoeven: ND To Receive More Than $550 Million in Federal Transportation Funding

WASHINGTON – Senator John Hoeven today said that North Dakota will receive a record $317 million in Emergency Transportation funding to assist communities throughout the state with not only flood...

Hoeven: North Dakota’s Pro-Business Climate Attracts New Tech Partnership Between Microsoft, Hitachi Consulting

  FARGO, N.D. – Senator John Hoeven today joined company executives and state and local leaders to announce a new partnership between Microsoft and Hitachi Consulting in Fargo.  Hitachi Consulting,...

Hoeven: Defense Authorization Bill Passes U.S. Senate with Priorities Important to North Dakota and the Nation

WASHINGTON – Senator John Hoeven today said the U.S. Senate last night passed the FY 2012 Defense Authorization bill late, which includes several authorization measures to strengthen the nation’s nuclear...

Hoeven Meets With Air Force Secretary, Chief of Staff

WASHINGTON – Senator Hoeven today spoke on national defense issues important to the U.S. Air Force and North Dakota’s bases with U.S. Air Force Air Force Secretary Michael Donley and...

Hoeven Calls On Delta Air Lines Officials to Resolve Devils Lake Air Service Issue

WASHINGTON – Senator John Hoeven today contacted Delta Air Lines officials in an effort to resolve an air service issue that is interrupting daily service to Devils Lake.  Company officials...

Hoeven: Nuclear Defenses, Global Hawk Systems Essential to America’s National Security

WASHINGTON – Senator John Hoeven today urged his U.S. Senate colleagues to support two key amendments he introduced to the Defense Authorization bill that seek to ensure the nation’s military...

Hoeven Introduces Bill to Clear Way For Keystone Pipeline

WASHINGTON – Senator John Hoeven today introduced legislation that would clear the way to build the Keystone XL Pipeline, which will carry an additional 700,000 barrels a day of oil to...