U.S. Sen. John Hoeven (R-N. Dak.)
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Recent News About U.S. Sen. John Hoeven (R-N. Dak.)
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Hoeven Continues Working to Ensure USPS Fixes Mail & Newspaper Delivery Issues in North Dakota
BISMARCK, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven is persistently working to address mail and newspaper delivery issues in North Dakota and to advocate for the concerns of the residents. Hoeven emphasized the importance of the services provided by the United States Postal Service (USPS), stating that "our residents rely on the essential services provided by USPS."Hoeven has been actively engaging with USPS officials, including Director of Midwest Processing Operations Kathy Hand and Minnesota/North Dakota District Manager Angela Bye, to address the concerns regarding delayed delivery...
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Hoeven Joins Introduction of ATF Accountability Act
Senator John Hoeven has joined forces with Senator Mike Braun to introduce the ATF Accountability Act. The purpose of this legislation is to bring transparency to the rulings made by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and establish a formal appeals process. Senator Hoeven emphasized the importance of the legislation in protecting the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding Americans and providing a check on the ATF's classification process. He stated, "Our legislation would better protect the 2nd Amendment rights of law-abiding Americans from...
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Hoeven Statement on Judge’s Order Ensuring North Dakota’s DAPL Protest Damages Lawsuit Can Proceed
BISMARCK, N.D. - U.S. Federal Judge Daniel Traynor has rejected the federal government's motion for summary judgment in North Dakota's lawsuit seeking damages from the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) protests. The state is looking to receive $38 million to cover its emergency response costs resulting from the federal government's negligence during the protests.Senator John Hoeven, who secured $10 million in 2017 to help reimburse the state, expressed his support for Judge Traynor's decision. He stated, "The federal government's refusal to enforce the law and properly police...
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Hoeven Working to Keep The Farm in the Farm Bill, Outlines Key Agriculture Priorities at Farmers Union Annual Meeting
BISMARCK, N.D. – Senator John Hoeven addressed the North Dakota Farmers Union annual meeting, where he outlined key priorities for the next Farm Bill. As a senior member of the Senate Agriculture Committee and the ranking member of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee, Hoeven has been gathering input from North Dakota producers to ensure the nation's farm policy is enhanced."As we continue to negotiate our nation's agriculture policy, my top priority is keeping the farm in the Farm Bill," said Hoeven. "In the meantime, we've provided stability and...