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04.02.25

Hoeven, Cramer: Heather Ranck to be Reinstated as Director of National Rural Export Center

- Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer today announced that Heather Ranck is being reinstated as the Director of the National Rural Export Center. The senators have worked with the new administration at the Department of Commerce to accelerate the important work of the National Rural Export Center by bringing back Ranck to the position, citing her experience and leadership in founding the center, which specializes in conducting customized market research designed to guide rural U.S. companies … Continue Reading

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04.01.25

Hoeven, Graham, Blumenthal Introduce Bill to Impose Tough Sanctions Against Russia

Senator John Hoeven (R-North Dakota) joined Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Connecticut) and 49 bipartisan senators in introducing legislation to impose primary and secondary sanctions against Russia and actors supporting Russia’s aggression in Ukraine. These sanctions would go into effect if Russia refuses to engage in good faith negotiations for a lasting peace with Ukraine or initiates another effort, including military invasion, that undermines the sovere… Continue Reading

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04.01.25

Hoeven, Daines Praise Trump Admin Review of Biden’s Anti-Energy Policies, Backs Small Energy Producers

Senator John Hoeven (R-N.D.) joined Senator Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and 8 Republican colleagues in sending a letter to Secretary Doug Burgum at the U.S. Department of the Interior urging the reversal of Biden-era regulations that dramatically increase the bonding requirements for oil and gas wells on federal lands. “We write to express our support of your review of former President Biden’s burdensome regulatory actions that will reduce American energy independence and raise costs for American fa… Continue Reading

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02.01.25