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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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Oct 20, 2009

I believe we ought to do it in two steps. First, take up the energy bill that has passed this committee, which I think has a lot to commend in the way of addressing climate change, and pass that.

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Oct 20, 2009

How do you reduce the emission of CO2 and do it in a way that doesn't cause chaos in the country.

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Oct 20, 2009

We in North Dakota, for example, use exactly twice as much fuel as the average New Yorker does.

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Oct 20, 2009

I agree with you that a carbon fee is a much more straightforward approach.

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Sep 30, 2009

that's my legislation that I got passed and I'm going to fund it.

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Sep 14, 2009

I read the papers every day. It's a pretty pathetic record of the government fixing the markets or even addressing it.

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Sep 14, 2009

They didn't have the foggiest idea. They didn't have any idea what was the cause for the rise in oil prices.

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Sep 14, 2009

That tragic accident should cause the FAA to review the safety of what is known as the Hudson River Class B Exclusion Area.

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Sep 14, 2009

We cannot stand by and permit people's lives or our economy to be threatened by gaps in the safety of our aviation system.

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Sep 14, 2009

I have problems with the trade side of cap and 'trade.'

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Sep 14, 2009

On-demand operators are subject to less oversight and regulation than are scheduled commercial air carriers.

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