WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) has expressed his concerns about the Senate border security and supplemental funding bill. In a statement, Senator Cramer highlighted the potential flaws in the bill and the need for better process and transparency.Cramer stated, “After reading the text, there are some really good policies I wish we could have, and I’m sure Donald Trump would love to have, but this bill provides too many openings for bad behavior from an administration unconcerned with the threats we face at the southern border. Of course, based on a...
On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) appeared on PBS NewsHour to discuss the Senate's national security supplemental package. The package, which includes $118.28 billion in funding for Ukraine, Israel, and U.S. border security, has been a topic of intense debate and negotiation.Speaking about the negotiating process, Senator Cramer expressed his concerns about the lack of transparency and formal committee review. He praised Senator James Lankford for his negotiation skills, stating, "If 'dead on arrival' is the standard [in Congress], there is not a lot of point...
The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Stutsman County was found at three gas stations in the week ending Feb. 3, according to GasBuddy.com.
In response to the ongoing postal challenges in North Dakota, U.S. Senators Kevin Cramer and John Hoeven, along with U.S. Representative Kelly Armstrong, have called for the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) Inspector General to expand an ongoing postal audit. The delegation specifically requested the audit to include communities across the state and to inspect proposed changes to mail processing in the Bismarck and Grand Forks regions.The delegation expressed their appreciation for the decision to include the Bismarck, Mandan, and Minot Post Offices in the audit, stating, "We...
Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, has introduced legislation to reverse the Biden administration's ban on new liquefied natural gas (LNG) export authorizations. The Unlocking Domestic LNG Potential Act, led by Senator Tim Scott, aims to eliminate the Department of Energy's authority over LNG exports and transfer it to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.The Biden administration recently halted approvals for new LNG export terminals while it reviews the licensing process. This move has raised concerns about U.S. energy...
WASHINGTON – Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer, along with Congressman Kelly Armstrong, have urged the U.S. Postal Service Inspector General to expand an ongoing postal audit in North Dakota. The delegation is requesting the inclusion of communities statewide and an examination of proposed changes to mail processing in the Bismarck and Grand Forks regions.In a letter to U.S. Postal Service Inspector General Hull, the delegation expressed appreciation for the decision to include the Bismarck, Mandan, and Minot Post Offices in the audit. However, due to the wide range...
The only price of regular gas in cities throughout LaMoure County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 3, according to GasBuddy.com.
Senator Kevin Cramer of North Dakota warmly welcomed back the members of the 1st Battalion 112th Aviation Regiment, also known as the "Rough Riders," at a ceremony held at Bismarck's Army Aviation Support Facility. The unit had returned from a deployment to secure the southwest border, combat illegal immigration, and intercept drug and human trafficking.During the ceremony, Senator Cramer expressed his gratitude to the soldiers, their spouses, families, and employers for their selfless sacrifices. He acknowledged the hardships that children face when their parents are...
Senator John Hoeven expressed his gratitude and appreciation to the North Dakota National Guard's (NDNG) 1st Battalion, 112th Aviation Regiment for their year-long deployment along the southwest border. The battalion was deployed under the direction of U.S. Northern Command and Joint Task Force North to provide aviation support.Hoeven had visited the 1-112th in El Paso, Texas in October 2022, as part of his efforts to support their work and raise awareness about the crisis along the southern border. This was the battalion's third deployment, following missions in Bosnia...