Kent Conrad In The News
October 15, 2008 U.S. deficit bigger than expected
...be inheriting a fiscal and economic mess of historic proportions -- the legacy of President Bush's failed policies," said Sen. Kent Conrad, D-N.D., chairman of the Senate Budget Committee. "It will take years to dig our way out." An even larger deficit
Source: United Press International
October 15, 2008 Federal deficit soars to $455 billion
...reality is that the next president will be inheriting a fiscal and economic mess of historic proportions," said Sen. Kent Conrad, D-N.D., chairman of the Senate Budget Committee. "It will take years to dig our way out." The deficit figures to be even bi
Source: The Seattle Times
October 15, 2008 U.S. budget deficit doubles, hits highest mark in history
...be inheriting a fiscal and economic mess of historic proportions - the legacy of President Bush's failed policies," said Sen. Kent Conrad, a Democrat from North Dakota, and chairman of the Senate Budget Committee. "It will take years to dig our way out.
Source: Baltimore Sun
October 15, 2008 Federal deficit hits record $455 billion
...be inheriting a fiscal and economic mess of historic proportions -- the legacy of President Bush's failed policies," said Sen. Kent Conrad (D-N.D.), chairman of the Senate Budget Committee. "It will take years to dig our way out." The deficit is likely
Source: Los Angeles Times
October 12, 2008 Washington Watch for Oct. 12, 2008
...in September. Landrieu had bi-partisan support for her legislation, with four of Coburn’s fellow Republicans signing onto the bill. Landrieu enlisted the aid of U.S. Sen. Kent Conrad, D-N.D., who authored the disaster relief provision in the farm bil
Source: 2TheAdvocate.com
October 11, 2008 Eminently Quotable: 'Heading for a meltdown'
Sen. Kent Conrad, DN.D., telling area business leaders that North Dakota isn't responsible for the national financial crisis. "It simply wasn't making it. ...
October 11, 2008 States lobby for nuclear command center
Sen. Kent Conrad, DN.D., this week suggested that the Air Force should consider placing the new command center at Minot Air Force Base in his state. ...
October 11, 2008 Pomeroy, Conrad on right side of vote
By Bill Blixt and Bryce Johnson, On behalf of the Home Builders Association of Fargo-Moorhead, we want to thank Sen. Kent Conrad, DN. ...
October 11, 2008 Trapp working in?Conradâs office
Sen. Kent Conrad, DN.D., has announced that Jamestown native Jesse Trapp has been selected?as a public service intern in his Bismarck office. ...
October 09, 2008 Conrad, others say ND banks strong
By CRYSTAL R. REID North Dakota banks are stable and aren't to blame for this financial crisis, leaders said Wednesday. Sen. Kent Conrad, DN. ...
October 09, 2008 Conrad touts Minot base for new command
MINOT (AP) - Sen. Kent Conrad says the Air Force should consider the Minot Air Force Base as a headquarters for a new command to oversee the Air Force's ...
October 09, 2008 Bobcat pres says it's been a tough year
..."The wave was a little slower for those areas, but we are starting to see some slowdowns in those parts of the world." Sen. Kent Conrad, D-N.D, who met with business leaders in the state this week, said the plan passed by Congress is not a cure-all but
Source: West Central Tribune
October 08, 2008 Richardton hospital to relinquish status
Changes occurring at both hospitals are due in part to last monthâs announcement by Senator Kent Conrad, who secured a grant for more than $940000 to help ...
October 08, 2008 Senator Kent Conrad on Banks
(Sen. Kent Conrad/ D-ND) "What is so important is that the credit markets get loosened up so credit institutions start to lend to businesses again at more ...
October 08, 2008 Senator Kent Conrad on Banks
...the biggest economic crisis this country has seen in decades. That's how Senator Kent Conrad describes the current state of the economy. Today, he met with bankers in Bismarck to talk about the seven hundred billion dollar bailout plan. Conrad says a
Source: KXMA Dickinson
October 07, 2008 Chambliss endorses Pickens energy plan
...with Atlanta Business Chronicle editors and reporters. “He knows I agree with him.” The bill introduced by Chambliss and Sen. Kent Conrad, D-N.D., last summer would expand offshore oil drilling and provide incentives to spur the expansion of nuclear
Source: Atlanta Business Chronicle
October 07, 2008 Chambliss endorses Pickens energy plan
âHe knows I agree with him.â The bill introduced by Chambliss and Sen. Kent Conrad, DN.D., last summer would expand offshore oil drilling and provide ...
October 07, 2008 GFAFB seeks input on new UAV missions
The audience included representatives from UND; from city, county and state governments; representatives from the offices of Sen. Kent Conrad, DN. ...
October 06, 2008 Zorells Raises $5K for Make a Wish
WASHINGTON " Sen. Kent Conrad, DN.D., recently met with Jamestown, ND, native Charlie Kourajian to congratulate him for being named North Dakota's ...
October 06, 2008 Political notebook: Parties unite in campaign
He got his answer on Thursday, when Sen. Kent Conrad, DN.D., sent a statement saying heâd talked to Obama, who âreaffirmed his support for clean coal as ...
October 04, 2008 âPeople can take the truthâ
Without equivocation, this must be done.â â US Sen. Kent Conrad, speaking Wednesday on the Senate vote to approve the bailout of Wall Street. ...
October 04, 2008 Feral Media Ignore Venal Democrats, Pounce on McCain's Connections ...
chairman of the banking committee, and Kent Conrad (DN.D) by another lender, Countrywide Financial, has brought new scrutiny to the practice and has ...
October 02, 2008 Sen. Kent Conrad, DN.D.: We need action to avert calamity
By Kent Conrad WASHINGTON â Over the past few weeks, our nation has experienced an economic crisis of staggering proportions. The chairman of the Federal ...
October 02, 2008 Reid's Gamble Dislodges Bill
...we had an obligation to go forward and try to show the votes are here and hopefully the votes will be there in the House, said Sen. Kent Conrad (D-N.D.), who helped negotiate the initial bailout agreement rejected by the House. It provides momentum behi
October 01, 2008 Revised Bailout Bill Awaits Senate Vote Tonight
âObviously you donât want to do something to lose votes,â said Senator Kent Conrad, Democrat of North Dakota, who was among Senate Democrats who huddled ...
October 01, 2008 US Senate approves $700 billion economic bailout plan
"This is a tough vote, but our country needs us now," said Democratic Senator Kent Conrad of North Dakota. Congressional leaders from both parties said they ...
October 01, 2008 Conrad says he thinks bailout to pass
AP, Published Wednesday, October 01, 2008 WASHINGTON (AP) _ Sen. Kent Conrad is supporting the $700 billion financial industry bailout bill and predicting ...
October 01, 2008 Senate votes to protect Amtrak
Sen. Kent Conrad, DN.D., said keeping Amtrak running in the state is important because, with the high price of gas, itâsa cost-effective alternative to ...
October 01, 2008 Conrad Comments on Bailout Bill
North Dakota Senator Kent Conrad said today that he believes lawmakers will come to a deal on a massive government rescue package for Wall Street. ...
September 30, 2008 US senate budget chairman optimistic
Everybody knows the stakes are enormous,¿ said Sen. Kent Conrad of North Dakota, who chairs the Senate Budget Committee, reported CNN. ...
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