Press Releases

Hoeven Welcomes Record of Decision Signing for F-M Flood Diversion Project

BISMARCK, N.D. – Senator John Hoeven today said he welcomed news that that the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works has signed the record of decision (ROD) for...

North Dakota Leaders, U.S. Interior Secretary Discuss Issues Facing Tribal Communities

New Town – Senators Kent Conrad and John Hoeven, Congressman Rick Berg, and Governor Jack Dalrymple welcomed U.S. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar to North Dakota’s Fort Berthold Reservation today, accompanying...

Congressional Delegation Focuses on Land, Energy Issues with Interior Secretary

Dickinson – Senators Kent Conrad, John Hoeven, and Congressman Rick Berg travelled with U.S. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar today to western North Dakota to inspect oil drilling operations taking place...

Hoeven Works With Local Leaders On Flood Protection Project, Housing Needs in Minot Region

MINOT, N.D. – Senator John Hoeven was in Minot today working with local leaders on how to move the city’s permanent flood protection project forward and address serious housing needs...

Hoeven: OMB Approval of F-M Flood Control Project a Step Forward

WASHINGTON – Senator John Hoeven today said he’s pleased the Office of Management and Budget has approved the Chief’s Report for the Fargo-Moorhead flood control project, but the key will...

Hoeven, Manchin Senate Veterans Jobs Caucus Kickoff “I Hire Veterans” Initiative

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Hoeven (R-N.D.), Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and bipartisan members of the Senate Veterans Jobs Caucus today held an event to kick off their “I Hire Veterans”...

Senator Unveil Major Components of New Farm Bill

Washington – Senators Kent Conrad (D-ND), Max Baucus (D-MT), and John Hoeven (R-ND) today unveiled the “Revenue Loss Assistance and Crop Insurance Enhancement Act of 2012,” bipartisan legislation that reduces...

Hoeven, Blunt, Klobuchar, Crapo Introduce the Bipartisan Domestic Fuels Act of 2012

WASHINGTON – Senators John Hoeven (R-N.D.), Roy Blunt (R-Mo.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) and Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) today introduced bipartisan legislation, the Domestic Fuels Act of 2012. The measure provides a...

Conrad, Hoeven Defend Minot’s ICBM Force

Washington – Concerned over efforts to reduce America’s nuclear capabilities, Senators Kent Conrad and John Hoeven today urged Congressional leaders to maintain a robust fleet of Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBMs). ...

Hoeven Encourages North Dakota Students to Enter Making Democracy Work Essay Contest

WASHINGTON – Senator John Hoeven today encouraged North Dakota students in grades 6-12 to enter the 2012 Making Democracy Work Student Essay Contest. Sponsored by the U.S. Capitol Historical Society,...

Hoeven: Bipartisan JOBS Act Empowers Small Business Growth

WASHINGTON – Senator John Hoeven today helped to pass the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act, bipartisan legislation that empowers America’s small businesses to innovate and grow by removing unnecessary...

Hoeven Works With U.S. Air Force Assistant Secretary Yonkers to Press For ND Priorities in 2013

WASHINGTON – Senator John Hoeven yesterday met with Terry Yonkers, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Installations, Environment and Logistics in preparation for the March 27 hearing of the...