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The Ethics of Senator Byron Dorgan (D)ND
2008-03-15 18:39:00 Has anyone ever wondered why a Senator from a nowhere state like South Dakota, would have such a passionate opposition to a Cross Border Truck Program that will not impact his state or constituents in the least? I have. As they say, “follow the money”! These politicians rarely do anything for the benefit of the people ...
By: Mexico Trucker
Dorgan And The Dems Send A Message To KevMart
2008-03-05 21:58:00 This story tells us that Sen. Byron Dorgan (D-N.D.) introduced a ?resolution of disapproval? today against the latest FCC rule change that would allow newspapers to buy T.V. stations and spur even greater media consolidation, thus further silencing dissent.As noted in the story?Dorgan tried to block the vote legislatively, but failing that, he promised to take the unusual legislative step of invalidating an independent agency?s regulations. He also tried the same maneuver when the FCC passed an even more deregulatory rule change in 2003. It even passed the Senate before going nowhere in the Republican-controlled House. It was also mooted by a Third Circuit Court of Appeals stay of the rules.That could happen again, since both broadcasters and anti-consolidation media activists filed suit against the rule change, arguing that it was too much (activists), and too little (broadcasters).And of course, FCC chairman Kevin Martin says that there was plenty of opportunity for public comment...
Dorgan Amendment appears to pass Senate on voice vote
2007-09-12 02:14:00 Amendment #2797 offered by Senator Dorgan (D-ND) This amendment would halt a pilot program that allows trucks originating from Mexico to enter into the United States and make use of its? roads. Vote: 74 (Y) to 24 (N) - This amendment was agreed to. It still has a long way to go before being law and it must ...
By: Mexico Trucker
Sen. Dorgan on Funding for Complex 2030 and RRW
2007-07-23 23:42:00 Below is a constituent response letter from Sen. Byron Dorgan, chairman of the key Energy and Water Development Appropriations Subcommittee, regarding funding for Complex 2030 and the Reliable... Nukes of Hazard is a project of the Center for Arms Control and Nonproliferation. It provides a view from the Hill to Congressional action on nuclear weapons and nonproliferation issues.
By: Nukes of Hazard
Dorgan to propose pause in oil purchasing for Strategic Reserve
2007-06-19 06:45:00 Sen. Byron Dorgan (D-ND), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Water Appropriations Subcommittee said on Monday that he will propose a one year pause in the purchase of oil for the Strategic Oil Reserve. |
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