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North Dakota Political Leaders Call For Airline To Be Penalized For Not Keeping Subsidized Flight Schedule

Plains Daily Report — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 23:22:28 +0000

WASHINGTON, DC – In a letter sent to Obama Administration Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood, North Dakota’s congressional delegation asked for penalties against Delta Airlines for...

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Hoeven Organizes Senators In Push To Clear Way For Keystone Pipeline

Plains Daily Report — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 23:02:46 +0000

WASHINGTON, DC – Senator John Hoeven (R – ND) organized what was described in a press release as a “colluqy” of his fellow Senators today to push legislation clearing the way...

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Berg Launches Agenda Address Federal Regulation

Plains Daily Report — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 22:42:41 +0000

WASHINGTON, DC – Saying he aims to stop overbearing federal regulations that brings uncertainty to the nation’s economy, Rep. Rick Berg introduced what he calls the REGS Agenda on the...

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ND Human Resources Official Says Employee Pay Report Is “Not Very Valid”

Plains Daily Report — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 18:15:52 +0000

BISMARCK, ND – A recent study published by the Center for Governmental Research showed North Dakota ranking last in the nation in average pay per state employee at $33,895, but a state human...

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Fox News Personality Says He’ll Come To North Dakota To Support Duane Sand

Plains Daily Report — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 15:26:06 +0000

WASHINGTON, DC – Last week author, Fox News personality and former Clinton administration adviser Dick Morris announced his support for NDGOP Senate candidate Duane Sand. In an interview today,...

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Koppelman To Announce House Race Intentions Monday

Plains Daily Report — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 03:43:24 +0000

WEST FARGO, ND – Staet Rep. Kim Koppelman, a Republican who represents District 13 in North Dakota’s state assembly, will be making what he describes in a press release as a “major...

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Rep. Rick Berg Says He Doesn’t Trust EPA On Fracking And Other Regulatory Issues

Plains Daily Report — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 17:03:23 +0000

WASHINGTON, DC – “I believe these things should be regulated at the local level,” said Rep. Rick Berg of fears that the EPA will ban or inhibit hydraulic fracturing, a key technique...

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Responding To Surplus, Republican Leader Says Governor Dayton’s Tax Increases Are “Dead”

Plains Daily Report — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 16:41:23 +0000

ST. PAUL, MN – Responding to news that Minnesota’s budget forecast is showing a $876 million surplus, state Senate Majority Leader Amy Koch (R-Buffalo) said it means Governor Mark...

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American Crystal Management Says They Want To Promote Based On Job Performance Not Seniority

Plains Daily Report — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 14:45:04 +0000

FARGO, ND – Union leaders weren’t invited to American Crystal Sugar’s annual meeting held in Fargo this week, but they showed up anyway and said they wanted to know why the company...

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Spirit Lake Tribe Announces Petition Drive To Refer Fighting Sioux Nickname Repeal

Plains Daily Report — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 18:02:58 +0000

FORT TOTTEN, ND – The repeal of North Dakota’s Fighting Sioux law, which required the University of North Dakota to keep its controversial nickname and logo, goes into effect today. The...

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