Jun 27, 2012
Madam President, I would like to join with Senator Pryor in this objection. He clearly laid out a path to resolve the situation, and that is to have a vote on the amendment we put forward. There are other ways to resolve it as well. We…
John Hoeven
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John Hoeven is an American politician serving as the junior United States senator from North Dakota since January 2011. A member of the Republican Party, he previously held the position of Governor of North Dakota from 2000 to 2010. During his tenure in the Senate, Hoeven has focused on issues such as agriculture, energy, and infrastructure, advocating for policies that support North Dakota's economy and rural communities.
Congressional Record · 2012-06-27
Jun 19, 2012
Madam President, I thank Senator Cantwell, and I rise to speak in support of this amendment. I cosponsored the legislation. This would provide that pulse crops--peas, beans, and lentils--are used in school lunch programs. It does not add…
Jun 19, 2012
Mr. President, I rise to speak on the Utility MACT issue. EPA's Utility MACT rule is a clear example of how overzealous regulations and a lack of a sensible energy policy are derailing investment and costing America jobs. I support good…
Jun 14, 2012
I thank my esteemed colleague, who is not only a Senator but a former Governor as well. Agriculture Reform Mr. President, I rise to speak on the farm bill. I think we have a real opportunity to pass a farm bill that will not only reduce…
Jun 7, 2012
Mr. President, I rise to speak in support of the farm bill which is now before the Senate. As a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, I worked, together with my fellow committee members, on a bipartisan basis to put forward what we…
May 15, 2012
If we're going to empower industry, and if we're going to empower investment to produce more energy in this country and do it with good environmental stewardship, they need to know the rules of the road, and they need consistent…
May 15, 2012
I want to begin by thanking you, Administrator Jackson, for your help with North Dakota's State Implementation Plan (SIP), in regard to regional haze.
May 15, 2012
Mr. President, today, people across our country observe Peace Officers Memorial Day. As we remember all of the fallen officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice while upholding justice and protecting our communities, I wish to echo the…
May 15, 2012
Mr. President, today I wish to recognize Inauguration Day in Taiwan on May 20, 2012. On January 14, Mr. Ma Ying-jeou was elected to his second term as President of the Republic of China. I offer congratulations to Mr. Ma not only for…
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