Feb 10, 2009
this has been lake flooding that is chronic; comes and stays, and now apparently is set to substantially increase.
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.
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Feb 10, 2009
We never expected that nearly 13 years later, we would be making yet another request to protect the city from the flood emergency caused by the waters of Devils Lake.
Feb 10, 2009
The fact is, we have the only lake flooding in the United States that has been pretty devastating to a region.
Feb 10, 2009
What specific preparations are underway now by the cities and the States and also the Corps?
Feb 10, 2009
Everything possible must be done to keep the inlet viable in Congress as a long-term option.
Feb 10, 2009
Mr. Dummer, how periodic will your new forecasts be as we lead up to this potential spring event?
Feb 10, 2009
I'm very anxious to work with you and the city of Moorhead, and to proceed to get it done.
Feb 10, 2009
If it snowed 23 days in one month in December would that predict anything about an extraordinary snowfall in the following spring?
Feb 10, 2009
presuming we do--and I think we will--it will include, likely, $4.4 to $4.6 billion for the Corps of Engineers.
Feb 10, 2009
Hopefully, in 4 or 5 months, we can have an informal visit and believe that we got through all of this.
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