U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-N. Dak.)
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Recent News About U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-N. Dak.)
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Sen. Cramer, Colleagues Condemn Inaction of UN Regarding Hamas’ Sexual Violence Against Women
U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer and several of his colleagues have sent a letter to Antonio Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN), expressing their condemnation of the UN's response to Hamas' sexual violence against women in Israel. The bipartisan letter, led by Senator Joni Ernst and Senator Jacky Rosen, calls for an independent investigation into the sexual violence committed by Hamas.In the letter, the senators highlight the fact that the use of sexual violence is a war crime under international law, as affirmed by multiple UN Security Council Resolutions....
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Sen. Cramer: FAA Awards $890,535 to Minot International Airport for Drainage Improvements
The Minot International Airport in North Dakota has received a significant funding boost for its drainage improvement project. The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded $890,535 to the airport to complete the final phase of 9,000 feet of drainage improvements. This project aims to enhance safety measures and reduce wildlife attractants.The FAA's decision to award these funds to the Minot International Airport is part of the agency's commitment to supporting airport modernization and safety projects. The funds will be...
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Sen. Cramer: NIFA Awards $200,000 to Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has granted $200,000 to Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College, a tribal community college in New Town, North Dakota. This funding will support the college's extension program objectives by allowing them to expand their services to remote and underserved tribal segments on the Fort Berthold Reservation.One of the key areas that will benefit from this funding is equine education. The college plans to offer informal equine education, community equine activities, and therapeutic riding. These...
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Sen. Cramer: EPA Awards Nearly $100,000 to SafetySpect, Inc. in Grand Forks
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recently bestowed an award of $99,093 to SafetySpect, Inc., a biotechnology company based in Grand Forks, North Dakota. This financial support comes as part of the EPA's Small Business Innovation Research program and aims to contribute to the advancement of the food industry.The funding will specifically be allocated towards the development of a cutting-edge device that will revolutionize the management of red meat. This device will enable the establishment of the shelf-life for red meat, thereby facilitating more...
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Sen. Cramer, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Address Lack of Accountability, Transparency Within ATF’s Classification Review Process
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and his colleagues have introduced the ATF Accountability Act of 2023, aiming to address concerns regarding the lack of accountability and transparency within the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms' (ATF) classification review process. The legislation includes provisions to establish an appeals process for gun manufacturers to challenge classification decisions that they believe harm businesses or violate the Second Amendment.The current classification review process conducted by the ATF determines whether a firearm is...
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Sen. Cramer and Colleagues Express Concerns Over Proposed Basel III Endgame Mortgage Capital Requirements
U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer, along with several of his colleagues, has raised concerns over the proposed capital requirements for mortgage loans in the Basel III Endgame proposal. In a letter addressed to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, Vice Chair Michael Barr, and Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael Hsu, the senators expressed their apprehension regarding the potential impacts of these requirements on borrowing costs and homeownership opportunities for families.The senators urged regulators to consider adopting mortgage capital requirements based on...