WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Community HealthCare Association of the Dakotas (CHAD) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration, expressing serious concerns regarding the proposed 340B rebate pilot program. This initiative seeks to alter the existing discount model used by community health centers (CHCs) that serve millions of medically-underserved patients across North Dakota and South Dakota. In their communication, CHAD highlighted the potenti more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Cramer, Durbin Introduce Merit-Based Immigration Policy to Strengthen Health Care Workforce * ***Click here to download audio. WASHINGTON, D.C. - The American Hospital Association announced it expects a shortage of about 100,000 critical health care workers by 2028, increasing geographic disparities and barriers to care across the nation. Rural communities are especially hard-hit by shortage more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Family HealthCare, a federally qualified health center located in North Dakota, expressed serious concerns in a public comment letter addressing the 340B rebate model pilot program outlined by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration. The center warns that the proposed rebate process could significantly harm the operations of Community Health Centers (CHCs) and the 32.5 million patients they serve. The compliance manag more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Fedorchak blasts green energy agenda for skyrocketing home prices in North Dakota * Washington, D.C. -- At an Energy Subcommittee hearing (link is external) on affordability in appliance and buildings policies, Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) called out costly Biden-era federal energy code mandates for driving up the price of new homes by as much as $31,000 in North Dakota. Her questio more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Fedorchak discusses trade, input costs, and Farm Bill with North Dakota Farmers Union * Washington, D.C. -- This week, Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) welcomed 24 ag producers and leaders to Washington, D.C., as part of the North Dakota Farmers Union's (NDFU) annual visit to the U.S. Capitol. The group, representing a wide range of commodities, discussed the challenges facing farmers i more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Fedorchak votes for increased border security, crack down on illegal entry * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) today voted in favor of H.R. 3486, the Stop Illegal Entry Act. Introduced by Rep. Stephanie Bice (R-OK) and passed by bipartisan a vote of 226-197, this legislation will impose tougher penalties on migrants who illegally enter or reenter the United States. "N more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Fedorchak votes to strengthen North Dakota's nuclear deterrence capabilities * Washington, D.C. -- Today Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) voted in favor of H.R. 3838, the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26 SPEED and NDAA). This legislation strengthens America's military capabilities, supports bo more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Greenpeace USA, an organization that says it uses protest and confrontation to expose environmental problems and promote solutions, issued the following news release: * * * North Dakota court will not block Greenpeace International from using European anti-SLAPP laws against Energy Transfer MANDAN, N.D. - In response to North Dakota District Court Judge James Gion rejecting Energy Transfer's request for an anti-suit injunction in Greenpeace International's landmark ant more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Hoeven Statement on Department of Interior's Move to Rescind BLM Public Lands Rule * Senator Previously Led Efforts to Block Biden Admin Rule That Undermined Multiple-Use Mandate WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, today issued the following statement after the Department of the Interior announced its proposal to rescind the Bureau  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Hoeven Statement on the Anniversary of September 11 Terrorist Attacks * WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Committee, today released the following statement marking the anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. "Today, we look back and remember the horrific terrorist attacks against our nation, not only to mourn the lives lost, but  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Hoeven, Cramer, Fedorchak Support Disaster Declaration Request for August Storms in North Dakota * WASHINGTON - Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer and Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak today supported Governor Kelly Armstrong's request for a major disaster declaration following the August 7-8 severe storm system which brought tornadoes, large hail, and winds up to 100 mph to eastern and south-cen more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Hoeven: USDA Releases Second Round of Livestock Disaster Assistance for Losses From Flooding & Wildfire * Brings Total Livestock Disaster Assistance to $2 Billion BISMARCK, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is providing livestock producers with an expected $1 billion in disaster relief to help offset increased supplemental feed costs as a res more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 -- The White House Office of Management and Budget issued the following statement of administration policy on three House joint resolutions. * * * H.J. Res. 104 - Joint Resolution Providing for Congressional Disapproval of the Rule - Submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "Miles City Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment" - (Rep. Downing, R-MT, and one cosponsor) H.J. Res. 105 - Joint Resolution Providing for Congre more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Passes Cramer, Schumer Bill Honoring 1980 Miracle on Ice Hockey Team * WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Senate unanimously passed the Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act today. This legislation honors the 1980 Olympic Men's Hockey Team's improbable victory over the four-time reigning champion Russian Olympic team. Against all odds, the American team of amateur collegiate hockey player more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers intends to carry out the disposition of human remains to the Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation, North Dakota. The human remains represent at least one individual of Native American ancestry. They were found on the agency's land in Walworth County, South Dakota. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has determined the Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation, North Dakota, have priority for disposi more PR