Byron Dorgan

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12/29/10
Retiring Dorgan spurs action on Indian issues | The Dickinson ...

And a huge factor was the pending retirement of a lone senator — North Dakota's Byron Dorgan. After years of trying, Congress passed several landmark bills for Indians, including laws overhauling tribal health care and law enforcement ...

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12/29/10
CONSILIENCE PRODUCTIONS | "dialogue BEYOND music" | Money Blog and ...

"The debate that's necessary on these subjects is a debate that is so unbelievably complicated that the larger financial institutions have always controlled the narrative," said Byron Dorgan, Senator from North Dakota. ...

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12/29/10
Land of opportunity | Range | Missoula Independent

Outgoing Sen. Byron Dorgan of North Dakota, for example, has repeatedly pushed for a New Homestead Act to give subsidies to businesses and students that locate in rural counties. At the state level, Montana, North Dakota and South ...

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12/29/10
Dorgan says area Indian hospitals poorly managed - KGAN CBS 2 ...

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) -- North Dakota Sen. Byron Dorgan says the results of his investigation into Indian Health Service facilities in four states show a system in a "chronic state of crisis" and in need of urgent reform. ...

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12/29/10
Wash. court OK's solitary for death row inmate - State & Federal ...

The Tribal Law and Order Act, co-sponsored by Republican Sen. John Thune of South Dakota and Democratic Sen. Byron Dorgan of North Dakota, passed the Senate last month and heads to the House. Thune said he expects the legislation to ...

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12/29/10
Stupidity Unlimited LTD: No action taken on loan late fees

"If the disclosures at these hearings are not the last spike that persuades the American people to direct this be finished now, I dont know what would be," pronounced Sen. Byron Dorgan, D-N.D. "To gamble opposite your clients, ...

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12/29/10
American Renaissance News: Retiring Senator Spurs Action on Indian ...

Dorgan, a Democrat [North Dakota's Byron Dorgan], announced last January he wouldn't seek re-election after almost 30 years in Congress. Dorgan, chairman of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee, said he then “focused like a laser” on ...

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12/29/10
Sen. Dorgan Says Committee Finds Local Indian Health Service In ...

The Aberdeen Area of the Indian Health Service is in a "chronic state of crisis" stemming from serious management problems and a lack of oversight, Sen. Byron Dorgan said in releasing a congressional report on Wednesday. ...

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12/29/10
Video: Prairie Public's conversation with Byron Dorgan ...

FARGO – A new interview with retiring Democratic Sen. Byron Dorgan provides insight into his life as a U.S. senator and reveals many hidden gems about his experiences that political junkies and history buffs might appreciate. ...

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12/29/10
Video: Prairie Public Profiles Retiring Senator Byron Dorgan - Say ...

Video: Prairie Public Profiles Retiring Senator Byron Dorgan. Rob Port • December 30, 2010. Share |. Prairie Public Broadcasting has posted this “Conversation With Byron Dorgan” which is to be part of an upcoming documentary about a day ...

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12/29/10
The Westerner: Banner Year for American Indians on Capitol Hill

Banner Year for American Indians on Capitol Hill. By any measure, 2010 was a banner year on Capitol Hill for American Indians. And a huge factor was the pending retirement of a lone senator -- North Dakota's Byron Dorgan. ...

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12/29/10
Luxury "One-of-a-Kind" Cremation Jewelry Provides Alternative ...

Senator Byron Dorgan of North Dakota, the chairman of the Democratic Senate policy committee, told PBS television that they would deal with the re-importation of prescription drugs and a wide range of issues affecting health care. ...

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12/28/10
Report lays out problems in Indian Health Service - KTIV ...

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Aberdeen Area of the Indian Health Service is in a "chronic state of crisis" stemming from serious management problems and a lack of oversight, Sen. Byron Dorgan said in releasing a congressional report on ...

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12/28/10
Retiring senator spurs action on Indian issues - KTTC Rochester ...

And a huge factor was the pending retirement of a lone senator - North Dakota's Byron Dorgan. After years of trying, Congress passed several landmark bills for Indians, including laws overhauling tribal health care ...

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12/28/10
Report lays out problems in Indian Health Service | San Francisco ...

Democratic Sen. Byron Dorgan of North Dakota said in a statement Wednesday that a Senate investigation reveals the health of American Indians in the region in the Upper Midwest is being hampered by mismanagement. ...

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12/28/10
Retiring senator spurs action on Indian issues

Sen. Byron Dorgan, D-N.D., who is leaving his seat at the end of the 111th Congress, in seen his office on Capitol Hill in Washington, in this photo taken Friday, Dec. 17, 2010. (AP Photo/Harry Hamburg) ...

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12/28/10
Retiring senator spurs action on Indian issues | Washington Examiner

Sen. Byron Dorgan, D-N.D., who is leaving his seat at the end of the 111th Congress, in seen his office on Capitol Hill in Washington, in this photo taken Friday, Dec. 17, 2010. By any measure, 2010 was a banner year on Capitol Hill for ...

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12/28/10
Commentary: Yergin Sees Clear Road Ahead For More Fuel-Efficient ...

In his opening statement at last week's hearing on the legislation, Senator Stevens captured the new tone: “The issue of fuel economy of our cars and light trucks is significant as our country faces an increasing energy crisis. ... Over the last few

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12/28/10
Thanking Barack Obama - Tea Party Voices - timesunion.com - Albany NY

Retirements of Byron Dorgan and Chris Dodd likely would not have happened. Frankly, as Connecticut is a deep blue state, Dodd likely could have won that seat again. But he felt compelled to retire. While Specter may have still switched ...

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12/28/10
Obama bypasses Senate to name new envoys - Politics news

... his work in promoting democracy while he was stationed in Cairo. The nomination of Eisen, a lawyer who has worked in the Obama White House on ethics and reform, was being held up by Sen. Charles Grassley, an Iowa Republican who said the nominee had ma

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12/28/10
areavoices | Blog | Report lays out problems in Indian Health Service

The Aberdeen Area of the Indian Health Service is in a “chronic state of crisis” stemming from serious management problems and a lack of oversight, Sen. Byron Dorgan said in releasing a congressional report on today. Continue Reading ...

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12/28/10
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The Aberdeen Area of the Indian Health Service is in a "chronic state of crisis" stemming from serious management problems and a lack of oversight, Sen. Byron Dorgan said in releasing a congressional report on Wednesday. […] ...

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12/28/10
Politics By Beast: A 2012 Sneak Peek - U.S. Senate Edition

North Dakota - Sen. Kent Conrad (D) (does he pull a Byron Dorgan and just outright retire?) Ohio - Sen. Sherrod Brown (D) (Obama might win Ohio, but Brown is way to the left of this state and may underperform Obama.) Virginia - Sen. ...

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12/28/10
Retiring senator spurs action on Indian issues - KTRE.com Lufkin ...

And a huge factor was the pending retirement of a lone senator - North Dakota's Byron Dorgan. After years of trying, Congress passed several landmark bills for Indians, including laws overhauling tribal health care and law enforcement ...

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12/28/10
Report lays out problems in Indian Health Service - NewsOn6.com ...

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Aberdeen Area of the Indian Health Service is in a "chronic state of crisis" stemming from serious management problems and a lack of oversight, Sen. Byron Dorgan said in releasing a congressional report on ...

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12/28/10
Senate Passes START - Nation Of Hip Hop

It is our responsibility to lead," said Sen. Byron Dorgan, D-North Dakota. This treaty is "a step in the right direction." Indiana Sen. Richard Lugar, the top Republican on the Foreign Relations Committee, called it a step forward in ...

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12/28/10
health insurance : FAQ's On health proper care Change as well as ...

Democratic Sen ! ! ! Byron Dorgan with North Dakota stated Throughout a statement wed a Senate study shows the health of United states Indians in your neighborhood In top of the Midwest will be affected by mismanagement ! ...

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12/28/10
Report lays out problems in Indian Health Service | Washington ...

The Aberdeen Area of the Indian Health Service is in a "chronic state of crisis" stemming from serious management problems and a lack of oversight, Sen. Byron Dorgan said in releasing a congressional report on Wednesday. ...

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12/28/10
Retiring senator spurs action on Indian issues - Politics ...

And a huge factor was the pending retirement of a lone senator _ North Dakota's Byron Dorgan. After years of trying, Congress passed several landmark bills for Indians, including laws overhauling tribal health care and law enforcement ...

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12/28/10
Report lays out problems in Indian Health Service - KansasCity.com

The Aberdeen Area of the Indian Health Service is in a "chronic state of crisis" stemming from serious management problems and a lack of oversight, Sen. Byron Dorgan said in releasing a congressional report on Wednesday.

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