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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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Aug 5, 2009

What responsibility does a major carrier that employees a regional carrier by contract have for the standards at that regional carrier?

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Aug 5, 2009

It's not my intention to frighten anybody, it's not my intention to suggest we don't have a remarkably safe system.

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Aug 5, 2009

the question is, Isn't there, by definition, less experience in the cockpit...

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Aug 5, 2009

I certainly think that it's very important that the carrier has policies that support commuters and individual stability.

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Aug 5, 2009

the Wall Street crowd can't wait to sink their teeth into a new trillion dollar trading market in which hedge funds and investment banks would trade and speculate on carbon credits and securities. In no time they will create derivatives…

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Aug 5, 2009

We're going to call this hearing to order.

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Aug 5, 2009

The Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act is about self-determination.

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Jul 29, 2009

We need to address the root causes of gang activity in Indian Country.

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Jul 29, 2009

Thank you to you, Senator Dorgan, for having this most important oversight hearing.

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Jul 29, 2009

When you have a reservation such as the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation that I have just described, straddling North and South Dakota, and that reservation, the size of the State of Connecticut, has 9 or 10 police officers to do 24/7 law…

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Jul 29, 2009

Safety is very important. And the fact is, the Congress has not done its job.

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