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News from May 2023

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Hoeven Votes to Restore Tariffs on Solar Panels That Utilize China-Manufactured Parts

By Peace Garden News Report | May 8, 2023

Resolution Prevents Nations from Circumventing U.S. Law, Pushes Back on China’s Predatory Trade Practices

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Sen. Cramer Discusses Standing Rock Water Projects, Snake Creek Embankment Concerns, and His Bipartisan LAKES Act at EPW Hearing

By Peace Garden News Report | May 8, 2023

U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), during today’s Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee hearing, amplified a new bill to improve outdoor recreation opportunities for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)-managed facilities.

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Burgum announces 2023 Governor’s Band and Chorus programs from Washburn and Williston

By Peace Garden News Report | May 8, 2023

On May 3, 2023, Gov. Doug Burgum announced that the Washburn High School Band and Williston High School Chorale have been selected as the 2023 Governor’s Official State Band and Choral Programs.

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Total OASDI widow and parent beneficiaries in North Dakota decreases in 2021

By Peace Garden News | May 7, 2023

There were 9,092 total OASDI widow and parent beneficiaries in North Dakota in 2021, a 2.6 percent decrease from 2020, according to the official Social Security Administration website.

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How many 65-74-year-olds died in North Dakota during week ending April 22?

By Peace Garden News | May 7, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 37 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending April 22.

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Hoeven: Reforms to Reduce Debt and Deficit Should be Part of Debt Ceiling Agreement

By Peace Garden News Report | May 7, 2023

At a press conference today on the Capitol steps, Senator John Hoeven outlined the importance of including reforms to reduce the debt and deficit as part of an agreement to raise the debt ceiling.

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Upper threshold of death expectancy exceeded in North Dakota during week April 22

By Peace Garden News | May 7, 2023

North Dakota's death count exceeded the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending April 22, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Sen. Cramer Urges PARCS Modernization, Discusses Rapid Acquisition Timeliness at SASC Strategic Forces Hearing

By Peace Garden News Report | May 7, 2023

U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), founder and co-chair of the Senate Space Force Caucus, discussed prioritizing Perimeter Acquisition Radar Attack Characterization System (PARCS) modernization and rapid acquisition timeliness at a Strategic Forces Subcommittee hearing. Excerpts and full video are below.

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26 people in 45-64 age group in North Dakota are estimated to have died during week ending April 22

By Peace Garden News | May 6, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 26 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending April 22.

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Hoeven Presses Army Secretary to Focus on Mission, Stop DoD's Environmental Rule for Federal Contractors

By Peace Garden News Report | May 6, 2023

Senator Leading Legislation to Block Defense Department’s Green New Deal Mandates

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Sen. Cramer Advocates for Restoring Strategic Runway at Grand Forks Air Force Base, Expediting Helicopter Replacement at Minot Air Force Base

By Peace Garden News Report | May 6, 2023

U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) at a Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) hearing questioned General Charles Brown, Chief of Staff of the Air Force, about bomber agile combat employment (BACE) capabilities in North Dakota, as well as the delivery status of MH-139A helicopters to Minot Air Force Base. Excerpts and full video are below.

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Total OASDI beneficiaries in North Dakota increases in 2021

By Peace Garden News | May 5, 2023

There were 140,668 total OASDI beneficiaries in North Dakota in 2021.

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Hoeven: Presidents of Two Largest Farm Organizations Support Prioritizing Crop Insurance, Updating ARC & PLC in Farm Bill

By Peace Garden News Report | May 5, 2023

Senator Discusses Farm Bill Priorities with Presidents of American Farm Bureau & National Farmers Union

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North Dakota sees a 57% decrease in number of VA loans issued from Q1 2022 to Q1 2023

By Peace Garden News | May 5, 2023

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 262 home loans totaling $70.8 million in North Dakota during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2023, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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North Dakota among 26 states the allow concealed carry without a permit, new study finds

By Peace Garden News Report | May 5, 2023

North Dakota is among the 26 states that allow residents to carry concealed weapons without a permit , a new tally of weapons permit laws by the U.S. Concealed Carry Association concludes.

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Sens. Cramer, King Urge Veterans Secretary to Prioritize “Warm Hand-Off” for Transitioning Servicemembers

By Peace Garden News Report | May 5, 2023

U.S. Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and Angus King (I-ME), members of the Committees on Veterans’ Affairs (SVAC) and Armed Services (SASC), sent a letter to Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) Denis McDonough urging him to improve connections to local resources for service members as they transition to civilian life.

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Hoeven Pressing Biden Administration to Hold Oil & Gas Lease Sales

By Peace Garden News Report | May 4, 2023

Senator Calls on Interior Secretary Haaland to Comply with Federal Court Order, Hold Quarterly Lease Sales in North Dakota as Required by Law

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Sens. Cramer, Heinrich Announce New Bipartisan Support for LAKES Act

By Peace Garden News Report | May 4, 2023

U.S. Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and Martin Heinrich (D-NM) announced growing support for the Lake Access Keeping Economies Strong (LAKES) Act, legislation they introduced to improve outdoor recreation facilities in U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)-managed areas by providing opportunities for public-private investments and giving local districts more flexibility to reinvest their resources.

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Total OASDI retired beneficiaries in North Dakota increases in 2021

By Peace Garden News | May 3, 2023

There were 105,753 total OASDI retired beneficiaries in North Dakota in 2021.

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Hoeven: DoL Extends Moratorium on Duplicative Requirements for VA Community Providers

By Peace Garden News Report | May 3, 2023

Senator Continues Pressing for Permanent Exemption to Encourage More LTC Providers to Serve Veterans