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News from May 2024

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Mercer County in week ending May 4?

By Central ND News | May 10, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Mercer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 4, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Senators introduce resolution condemning Biden's Israel weapons withholding

By Central ND News | May 10, 2024

Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Committee, has partnered with Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) to introduce a Senate resolution that condemns any action by the Biden administration to withhold ammunition or weapons for Israel. The resolution has gained the support of 48 senators in total.

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Hoeven secures commitment for continued US nuclear modernization

By Central ND News | May 10, 2024

In a recent Senate Defense Appropriations Committee hearing, Senator John Hoeven obtained a pledge from Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Charles Brown. The commitment was to persist in modernizing the U.S. nuclear deterrent, with a particular focus on the intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) that constitute the land-based segment of the nuclear triad. Additionally, it included ensuring that the U.S. maintains its edge in intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Mercer County in week ending May 4

By Central ND News | May 9, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Mercer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 4, according to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Eddy County had the cheapest diesel in week ending May 4

By Central ND News | May 9, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Eddy County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 4, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Senate approves reauthorization of Federal Aviation Administration

By Central ND News | May 9, 2024

The U.S. Senate has passed legislation to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) through 2028. The legislation was approved by a vote of 88-4.

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Senators introduce MOMS Act to address challenges faced by mothers

By Central ND News | May 9, 2024

As Mother's Day approaches, a group of senators is introducing legislation to address the challenges many mothers face throughout their pregnancy journeys and the costly task of raising a family. This move comes at a pivotal time as the number of U.S. births in 2023 was the lowest since 1979, according to provisional CDC data. Last year, America's total fertility rate hit an all-time low.

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Senate passes FAA reauthorization bill: Senator Hoeven's statement

By Central ND News | May 9, 2024

Senator John Hoeven issued a statement today, following the Senate's passage of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization legislation. As a member of the Senate Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development (THUD) Appropriations Committee, Hoeven worked to secure key priorities for North Dakota in the bill.

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Senator Hoeven criticizes Biden administration's energy policies

By Central ND News | May 9, 2024

During a recent session in the U.S. Senate, Senator John Hoeven expressed his opposition to policies advanced by the Biden administration that restrict access to taxpayer-owned energy resources and increase the cost of energy production in the U.S. Hoeven emphasized that these policies could lead to higher consumer prices, while potentially compromising the economic and national security of the U.S. and its allies.

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Senator Hoeven urges defense secretary to release aid for Israel

By Central ND News | May 9, 2024

During a Senate Defense Appropriations Committee hearing this week, Senator John Hoeven urged Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin to expedite the delivery of all military assistance approved by Congress to Israel. This aid is crucial for Israel's ongoing battle against Hamas. Hoeven emphasized the necessity of enabling Israel to completely vanquish Hamas, incapacitate the terrorist organization from recuperating, and avert future assaults.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Mercer County in week ending May 4

By Central ND News | May 8, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Mercer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 4, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Eddy County in week ending May 4?

By Central ND News | May 8, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Eddy County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 4, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Senate and House Committees Urged to Reject Flawed Air Force Proposal

By Central ND News | May 8, 2024

Senator John Hoeven, alongside 81 bipartisan, bicameral colleagues, sent a letter led by Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper and U.S. Representative Jason Crow calling on the U.S. Senate and House Armed Service Committees to reject a flawed proposal from the U.S. Air Force (USAF) intended for the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY2025) National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The proposal would ignore precedent by transferring U.S. National Guard units executing space missions to the U.S. Space Force, renouncing governor approval.

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A bipartisan group of senators urges USPS to halt mail processing changes

By Central ND News | May 8, 2024

WASHINGTON – Senator John Hoeven today joined an effort led by Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Gary Peters (D-Mich.) and Senate Appropriations Committee Vice Chair Susan Collins (R-Maine) calling on Postmaster General Louis DeJoy to pause the implementation of the U.S. Postal Service’s (USPS) Mail Processing Facility Review (MPFR). The senators outlined the potential impact of moving mail processing out of local communities, like Grand Forks and Bismarck, on timely mail delivery. Accordingly, the senators called on DeJoy to:

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Senators urge USPS to pause delivery network changes

By Central ND News | May 8, 2024

The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has announced plans to implement further changes to its processing and delivery network under the "Delivering for America" plan. In response, U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), along with Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Susan Collins (R-ME), Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), and others, have penned a letter to the USPS Board of Governors and Postmaster General Louis DeJoy. The senators are requesting that the agency halt its changes until it can fully study the impacts of its plan and restore services in areas where changes have already...

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Senator Cramer Questions EPA Administrator on Rules Targeting Coal Plants and Grid Reliability

By Central ND News | May 8, 2024

Senator Cramer Questions EPA Administrator on Rules Targeting Coal Plants and Grid Reliability

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Hoeven: No Place for Anti-Semitism on College Campuses or Anywhere in U.S

By Central ND News | May 8, 2024

Senator John Hoeven addressed the rise of anti-Semitism on college campuses and in the U.S., stating, "I never thought I would see anti-Semitism like this in America and it is absolutely unacceptable." Hoeven, along with Senator Tim Scott, urged the passing of a resolution condemning such acts and ensuring the protection of Jewish students. Hoeven emphasized the importance of colleges as spaces for free thinking and learning, denouncing any form of anti-Semitism within these institutions. The senator, along with 25 colleagues, also called on Attorney General Merrick Garland...

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Burleigh County in week ending May 4

By Central ND News | May 7, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Burleigh County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 4, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Eddy County in week ending May 4?

By Central ND News | May 7, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Eddy County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 4, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Emmons County in week ending May 4?

By Central ND News | May 7, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Emmons County was found at two gas stations in the week ending May 4, according to GasBuddy.com.