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Cramer Asks for Progress in U.S. and Japan Trade Talks

Published August 7, 2019

After meeting with Japan’s Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, North Dakota Senator Kevin Cramer is asking U.S. and Japanese trade negotiators to advance mutually beneficial trade agreements. Cramer says with farmers sacrificing disproportionately more in the Chinese trade dispute,…
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HOS Regs Up For Public Comment

Published July 23, 2019

The Transportation Department is seeking public comment on the hours-of-service regulations for agriculture. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao said the agriculture industry is vital to our nation and additional flexibility is being considered for farmers and commercial drivers. North Dakota Senator…
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ND, MN, MT Lawmakers Want Grain Issue Addressed

Published July 10, 2019

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators is asking the Trump Administration to address Canada’s restrictions on U.S. grain within the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. The lawmakers point to Canada’s Variety Registration System that limits the varieties of wheat that can be in…
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WOTUS Reviewed

Published June 13, 2019

North Dakota Senator Kevin Cramer chaired a hearing Wednesday that reviewed the Waters of the United States regulations. Cramer criticized the Obama Administration and its efforts with WOTUS. "The EPA administrator at the time promised us that this rule would…
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Seeking Market Access for Fresh Potatoes

Published February 19, 2019

A bipartisan group of lawmakers is asking the Trump Administration to prioritize market access for U.S. potatoes in its trade negotiations with China. Exports are significant for the fresh potato business and more market access is being sought. The letter…
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Cramer Announces DC Staff

Published January 11, 2019

North Dakota Senator Kevin Cramer has announced key staff selections. Mark Gruman, who was Cramer’s chief of staff in the House, will have the same role in the Senate office. Bree Vculek is the legislative assistant that is the point…
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