It creates an Office of Travel Promotion, with the Department of Commerce to serve as a liaison.
Byron Dorgan
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Byron Dorgan is a former United States Senator from North Dakota, serving from 1992 to 2011 as a member of the Democratic Party. He was born on May 14, 1942. During his tenure in the Senate, Dorgan was known for his advocacy on issues such as agriculture, energy, and Native American rights. He played a significant role in promoting policies aimed at supporting rural communities and addressing the needs of tribal nations. Dorgan also served as the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, where he focused on improving the lives of Native Americans and addressing their concerns in federal policy.
We applaud Congress for expanding the Visa Waiver program, but for those travelers requiring a visa, the system needs to be more efficient and easier to navigate.
I want the BIA to work. I want it to work well for the benefit of the first Americans, American Indians.
I want to state at the start of this hearing my strong support for Mr. Echo Hawk's nomination.
I have sometimes described dealing with the BIA very much like walking through wet cement.
I am much more interested in finding is there a way to take this carbon and provide from it beneficial use.





