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Budget office view boosts Senate immigration bill

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:34:19 -0400

WASHINGTON - Supporters of a far-reaching immigration bill in the Senate see fresh momentum from a report by the Congressional Budget Office that says the measure would boost the economy and reduce federal deficits by billions of dollars.

US sens want answers in child death on reservation

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:38:10 -0400

GRAND FORKS, North Dakota - North Dakota's two U.S. senators are calling for quick action and more answers from authorities investigating the death of a 3-year-old girl on the Spirit Lake Reservation.

Hoeven, Heitkamp both support Senate farm bill

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 08:53:40 -0400

BISMARCK, North Dakota - North Dakota's U.S. senators both support the Senate's version of the next farm bill, saying it enhances crop insurance, continues the sugar program and reduces the federal budget deficit.

ND delegation pushes for disaster declaration

Tue, 28 May 2013 07:25:05 -0400

BISMARCK, North Dakota - North Dakota's congressional delegation is urging President Barack Obama to approve Gov. Jack Dalrymple's request for a disaster declaration for 16 counties and the Spirit Lake Reservation.

Medal of Honor recipient to speak at ND event

Sun, 26 May 2013 05:04:06 -0400

MANDAN, North Dakota - Recent Medal of Honor recipient and North Dakota resident Clinton Romesha is slated to give the keynote address at a Memorial Day ceremony Monday in at the Veterans Cemetery south of Mandan.

ND officials still hopeful base can get tankers

Thu, 23 May 2013 11:07:48 -0400

GRAND FORKS, North Dakota - North Dakota's governor and congressional delegation say they will continue to push for a new air refueling tanker mission at Grand Forks Air Force Base.