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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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Nov 16, 2009

They have some liability in my judgment. They may not now, but maybe we ought to find out if there ought not to be some way to do that.

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Nov 16, 2009

shame is not always an emotion that persuades people who are making a lot of money to stop.

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Nov 16, 2009

It looks like we've got some consumers here that need protecting pretty badly, right? Probably millions of people.

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Nov 16, 2009

the issue of post-transaction marketing, data passing, free-to-pay conversions--I mean, that's all a fancy way of describing practices that are engaged in by people that ought to be ashamed of themselves.

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Nov 16, 2009

you would always expect, especially on a reputable website, that that's not going to be shared with anybody, that that's protected.

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Nov 16, 2009

the question in your mind would be: Why are you following me, number one? And number two, who are you selling the information to about where I went and what I did?

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Nov 11, 2009

If you're involved in a big flood fight, I'll tell you, I know who you want on your side and that's the Corps of Engineers.

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Nov 11, 2009

It's collaboration, and it's a way to get at collaboration. The worst thing you can have is a disaster of some sort, and people coming together for the first time to figure out what to do.

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Nov 11, 2009

In smaller communities, very often the current value of a home is substantially less than the replacement cost.

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Nov 11, 2009

But, there needs to be a local sponsor for that. Is that correct?

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Nov 11, 2009

So, regarding the section 22 study, is that a study that is designed to lead to a conclusion of saying, 'Here are devices or protection approaches that might be used to give that region better protection?'

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