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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.

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Mar 10, 2021

Do not leave out the part on research universities, because you did a good job of summarizing the rest, but make sure you touch that, too, will you?

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Mar 5, 2021

I would like to thank the Senator from Montana for offering this amendment and to speak strongly in support of the amendment. In 2015, S. 1 authorized the Keystone Pipeline. So we have voted on this before, and we have approved it. We need…

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Mar 2, 2021

I rise today to discuss the $1.9 trillion spending bill that we expect we will be considering probably starting tomorrow. The COVID-19 pandemic has deeply impacted our communities, causing heartbreak and grief for hundreds of thousands of…

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Feb 23, 2021

NCAI strongly urges Congress to reintroduce and pass legislation that reauthorizes NAHASDA through 2031

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Feb 23, 2021

I hope that continues to generate more support for our efforts to get more BIA law enforcement officers, to retain them, to train them.

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Feb 23, 2021

We need to work collaboratively with tribal nations to address their unique challenges.

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Feb 22, 2021

In North Dakota, we are an energy powerhouse for this nation.

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Feb 4, 2021

stand up for working families and vote yes. I ask for the yeas and nays. Vote on Amendment No. 887 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The clerk will call the roll. The bill clerk…

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Feb 4, 2021

this amendment ensures that we don't implement a carbon tax, and I am joined on it by Senator Lankford and Senator Cramer. Simply put, a carbon tax is a national energy tax, and it is a regressive tax. Raising the cost of energy through a…

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Feb 4, 2021

I call up my amendment No. 887 and ask that it be reported by number. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the amendment by number. The legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from North Dakota [Mr. Hoeven] proposes an…

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Feb 2, 2021

Isn't cracking the code in terms of making CCUS commercially viable... vitally important, not just for us, but really for the world?

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Feb 2, 2021

We are trying to make that happen. Thank you for your comments and I agree with you and we are working hard to make that happen.

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Feb 2, 2021

And you think that could have a huge impact for our country and that we could really lead the world forward--correct?

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Feb 1, 2021

We have got to do more for our livestock producers. We have got to get them more transparency in pricing in the market.

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Feb 1, 2021

I appreciate the opportunity we have had to work together as Governors and during your first stint as Secretary of Agriculture...

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Feb 1, 2021

Are you committed to continuing to get that funding out and then following the directives in the legislation that Congress included?

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Dec 21, 2020

North Dakota is an energy powerhouse, and our late-night producers work around the clock to ensure homes and businesses in the Midwest have affordable and reliable access to power when it is needed most. But the PTC, the wind production…

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Dec 21, 2020

I would like to thank my colleague Senator Lankford. Also, we would like to thank Senator Alexander, Senator Barrasso, and others who support this legislation. With that, I ask unanimous consent that our motion to concur with the…

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Dec 21, 2020

I thank my colleague Senator Cramer and turn to my colleague Senator Lankford. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Oklahoma.

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Dec 21, 2020

I would ask my colleague from Oregon--and I did have him in North Dakota. We had a great time, and I appreciate his coming out to see the energy we produce in our great State. I would ask the gentleman for his help on carbon capture…

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Dec 21, 2020

I thank my cosponsors on this amendment and our efforts will continue. I yield the floor.

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Nov 18, 2020

I want to acknowledge and express my appreciation for the comments of the Senator from West Virginia, her father's service, and the service of so many veterans, as well as our colleagues here in the Senate who are here today saying thank…

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Oct 21, 2020

I rise today to honor former U.S. Senator from North Dakota, Mark Andrews, who passed away earlier this month at the age of 94. Mark was a good friend, a strong leader, and a dedicated public servant. It is appropriate that we take this…

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