BYRON DORGAN
FLOOD UPDATE: FEMA administrator to be in Fargo on Monday to survey flood situation
WASHINGTON – Craig Fugate, administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, will be in Fargo on Monday to survey the flood situation and meet with the delegation and state and local officials.By Forum staff reports , March 17, 2010
Dorgan says 2008 legislation saved taxpayers more than $600 million
WASHINGTON — A move by two Democratic senators in 2008 to stop the Bush administration from buying oil and putting it in the national reserve has since saved taxpayers more than $600 million, according to a Department of Energy analysis, North Dakota Sen. Byron Dorgan said today.By Forum staff reports , March 12, 2010
The U.S. Senate loses voice of intellect and compassion 
A few weeks ago, Sen. Byron Dorgan, D-N.D., unexpectedly announced that he would not seek re-election.
By Andrew W. Kentz , March 07, 2010
If states don’t act on a valley flood compact, the Senate will
The Forum March 2 editorial about valleywide flood protection is on
the mark.
By Sen. Byron Dorgan , March 07, 2010
Dorgan’s research corridor attracted NovaDigm to ND
The Feb. 21 Forum story “Pharming the Valley: Vaccine hotbed could take root in F-M” reported good news for life science industry growth in North Dakota, and my company NovaDigm Therapeutics is proud to be a part of this growth.
By Timothy Cooke , March 06, 2010
ND delegation also dishonest?
Judy Orvik’s letter to the editor on Feb. 24 implies that there is something shady or questionable about two political donations by the CEO of a natural resources corporation to Public Service Commissioner Kevin Cramer and Gov. John Hoeven and she asked, “Hmm ... makes you wonder what Robertson got in return.”
By Fred LaVenuta , March 06, 2010
Officials talk impact of Devils Lake draining
WEST FARGO – Local, state and federal leaders touted cooperation among government agencies when dealing with the effects of Devils Lake outlet water on downstream communities in the Sheyenne River basin.February 19, 2010
Senate subcommittee meets Friday on impact of Devils Lake draining
WEST FARGO - North Dakota Democratic Sen. Byron Dorgan will lead a field hearing Friday to discuss the effects of Devils Lake outlet water on downstream communities in the Sheyenne River basin.February 17, 2010
Dirty air ads aim at ND
Environmentalist political advocacy groups last week started a statewide advertising campaign warning North Dakota Sens. Byron Dorgan and Kent Conrad against voting for the “Dirty Air Act.”
By William Yeatman , February 14, 2010
To senators: Vote against health bill
To Sens. Kent Conrad and Byron Dorgan:
I am appealing to you, for the sake of the future of our country and my children, please do not vote for this health care bill again.
By Brady Kelly , January 23, 2010
Direct campaign money to Haiti
This is a request for Sen. Byron Dorgan, D-N.D.
By Jay Henderson , January 20, 2010
Sarcastic letter pollutes debate
The sarcastic, thoughtless letter from Jim Hanson about Sen. Byron Dorgan, D-N.D., deserves a response.
By George Barnes , January 20, 2010
Senate minority leader stumps for Hoeven in Fargo, pledges powerful committee position
If North Dakota Gov. John Hoeven is elected to the U.S. Senate, he will serve on the Senate Appropriations Committee and the Senate Energy Committee, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell pledged today in Fargo.
January 18, 2010
Earl Pomeroy puts North Dakota first
There are many things I’m thankful for in North Dakota. Great schools, cattle farmers, wheat growers, small-town hospitality, and much more. But something I’m continually thankful for is our congressional leadership.
By Jackie M. Stebbins , January 16, 2010
Forum editorial: Dorgan will seek flood funds
There is no doubt the loss of Sen. Byron Dorgan’s Senate seniority and committee clout will be felt in North Dakota.
January 14, 2010
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OUR VOICES Dorgan receives AARP Leadership Award
AARP announced today it will award North Dakota Democratic Sen. Byron Dorgan its 2009 Legislative Leadership Award during a ceremony on Saturday. The nonprofit group praised Dorgan as being among 21 members of Congress to take action on legislation helping older Americans, by advocating improvement
Posted by: inforumpolitics on Feb 26, 2010 at 11:45 AM | Politics in Perspective: North DakotaOUR VOICES Dorgan among those encouraging a Heitkamp Senate bid
Soon-to-be retiring North Dakota Sen. Byron Dorgan said he's spoken with Heidi Heitkamp and encouraged her to seek the Democratic-NPL nomination in the race for his seat. "Heidi Heitkamp would be a great candidate for the U.S. Senate and I've encouraged her to consider it," Dorgan sa
Posted by: inforumpolitics on Feb 25, 2010 at 10:35 AM | Politics in Perspective: North DakotaOUR VOICES Senate subcommittee meets Friday on impact of Devils Lake draining
From INFORUM: WEST FARGO - North Dakota Democratic Sen. Byron Dorgan will lead a field hearing Friday to discuss the effects of Devils Lake outlet water on downstream communities in the Sheyenne River basin. The Senate Energy and Water Appropriations Subcommittee, which Dorgan chairs, will meet at
Posted by: floodblogger on Feb 17, 2010 at 1:29 PM | Forum Flood WatchOUR VOICES Announcing North Dakota's next U.S. attorney
As expected, President Barack Obama officially nominated Bismarck attorney Timothy Purdon this afternoon to be North Dakota's next U.S. attorney. You can read full details in Friday's Forum. And, you can also read the complete official statements that were sent out today from the North Dakota congr
Posted by: inforumpolitics on Feb 4, 2010 at 9:00 PM | Politics in Perspective: North DakotaOUR VOICES Dorgan highlights flood meetings, various topics in latest media conference call
For more on this story, pick up Friday’s edition of The Forum or visit http://www.inforum.com. North Dakota Democratic Sen. Byron Dorgan touched on a variety of topics - from health care reform to Red River Valley flood protection - in his first conference call with reporters si
Posted by: inforumpolitics on Jan 28, 2010 at 5:00 PM | Politics in Perspective: North DakotaOUR VOICES Dorgan reserves judgment on flood protection options prior to Monday meeting
For more on this story, pick up Friday's edition of The Forum or visit http://www.inforum.com. North Dakota Democratic Sen. Byron Dorgan declined to say this morning which option he preferred for providing permanent flood protection in the Red River Valley - saying he first wants to kn
Posted by: floodblogger on Jan 28, 2010 at 3:30 PM | Forum Flood WatchOUR VOICES Dorgan's to-do list
Sen. Byron Dorgan says he’ll “set the table” for the Fargo-Moorhead area to get federal funding for permanent flood protection before he leaves office. Read all about it in a story on today's InForum. Also look for more on this in tomorrow's Forum.
Posted by: inforumpolitics on Jan 12, 2010 at 4:57 PM | Politics in Perspective: North DakotaQuickies: Cabinet positions for Dorgan?
Talk of a cabinet position for Sen. Byron Dorgan, D-N.D., after he retires from the Senate made me curious. What positions are out there? There's this list of some of the bigger ones. There's this list of cabinet-level positions and who's in them. Wonder which ones will step down by next year
Posted by: Tu-Uyen on Jan 6, 2010 at 8:50 PM | The City Beat
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