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John Hoeven: “By providing the full, upfront funding of $20 million for the project, we were able to get the Air Force to prioritize…”

On the recordNovember 10, 2026
By providing the full, upfront funding of $20 million for the project, we were able to get the Air Force to prioritize its construction and limit disruption to the base and GrandSKY’s operations.
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John Hoeven
Republican · North Dakota
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Highlighting the impact of funding on construction priorities.

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