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BERG DELIVERS FAREWELL REMARKS AS TERM AS NORTH DAKOTA'S CONGRESSMAN NEARS END
11/28/12
Congressman Rick Berg today spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives to express appreciation to the people of North Dakota for allowing him to serve as North Dakota's Congressman for the 112th Congress.
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NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MANUFACTURERS PRESENT CONGRESSMAN RICK BERG WITH AWARD FOR MANUFACTURING LEGISLATIVE EXCELLENCE'
10/23/12
Congressman Rick Berg today received the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence at Integrity Windows and Doors in West Fargo.
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BERG NAMED 'FRIEND OF FARM BUREAU' FOR COMMITMENT TO AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY
10/22/12
Congressman Rick Berg today was presented with the American Farm Bureau Federation's Friend of Farm Bureau' Award by North Dakota Farm Bureau (NDFB) Executive Vice President Jeffrey Missling.
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STATEMENT FROM DELEGATION ON BURIAL OF LIEUTENANT COLONEL WENDELL KELLER AT ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY
10/19/12
Congressman Rick Berg and Senators Kent Conrad and John Hoeven today offered the following statement regarding the burial of Fargo native, Lieutenant Colonel Wendell Keller of the United States Air Force, at Arlington National Cemetery.
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BERG STRESSES IMPORTANCE OF ENERGY INDEPENDENCE AT TOUR OF TESORO OIL REFINERY IN MANDAN
10/18/12
Congressman Rick Berg today toured the Tesoro Mandan oil refinery. During the tour, Berg discussed the importance of the domestic refining industry, oil production and American energy independence.
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CONGRESSMAN BERG ATTENDS GROUNDBREAKING ON NOVASPECT FACILITY IN MANDAN
10/16/12
Congressman Rick Berg today attended a groundbreaking ceremony for Novaspect's new Mandan facility – a 20,000 square foot facility with a $2.6 million annual payroll ...
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CONGRESSMAN BERG PRESENTS CAROL M. WHITE FEDERAL GRANT TO TNT KID'S FITNESS
10/12/12
Congressman Rick Berg today joined with local community leaders and Sally Johnson, a representative from Senator John Hoeven's office, to tour TNT Kid's Fitness...
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BERG JOINS WITH JOHN DEERE OFFICIALS IN FARGO TO CELEBRATE GRAND OPENING OF JOHN DEERE ELECTRONIC SOLUTIONS FACILITY
10/09/12
Congressman Rick Berg today joined with federal, state and local officials to celebrate the opening of the newest addition to John Deere Electronic Solutions (JDES)...
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CONGRESSMAN BERG ATTENDS WILLISTON AREA RECREATION CENTER GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY
10/08/12
Congressman Rick Berg today attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the Williston Area Recreation Center – a 234,000 square foot recreation center located on the campus of Williston State College.
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CONGRESSMAN RICK BERG PRESENTS SUPERIOR, INC. WITH U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE'S EXPORT ACHIEVEMENT CERTIFICATE
10/01/12
Congressman Rick Berg today presented the U.S. Department of Commerce's Export Achievement Certificate to Superior, Inc. – a manufacturer and transporter of grain storage and handling products based in Kindred.
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BERG ANNOUNCES PASSAGE OF THE STOP THE WAR ON COAL ACT'
09/21/12
Congressman Rick Berg today announced that H.R. 3409, known as the "Stop the War on Coal Act," passed by a vote of 233 to 175.
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STATEMENT FROM CONGRESSMAN BERG ON HOUSE FARM BILL
09/20/12
Congressman Rick Berg today released the following statement after House Speaker John Boehner announced for the first time that the House would address the Farm Bill this year.
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BERG COMMEMORATES THE MEN AND WOMEN OF THE U.S. AIR FORCE ON ITS 65TH BIRTHDAY
09/18/12
Congressman Rick Berg today commemorated the men and women of the United States Air Force in marking the organization's 65th birthday.
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DELEGATION STATEMENT ON THE BIA'S ASSUMPTION OF ADMINISTRATION OF SPIRIT LAKE RESERVATION'S SOCIAL SERVICES PROGRAM
09/17/12
Senators John Hoeven, Kent Conrad and Congressman Rick Berg today issued the following statement on the Bureau of Indian Affairs announcement to assume administration of social services programs on Spirit Lake reservation.
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CONGRESSMAN BERG NAMED GUARDIAN OF SMALL BUSINESS BY NATIONAL FEDERATION OF INDEPENDENT BUSINESS
09/14/12
Congressman Rick Berg was named a "Guardian of Small Business" by the National Federation of Independent Businesses for Berg's advocacy on behalf of America's small business owners during his first two years in Congress.
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BERG TO 55 SOLDIERS RETURNING FROM DEPLOYMENT: WELCOME HOME!
09/13/12
Congressman Rick Berg today sent a message to the 55 soldiers returning home from deployment.
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BERG ATTENDS 'FARM BILL NOW' RALLY; CONTINUES PUSH FOR FARM BILL
09/12/12
Congressman Berg today attended a "Farm Bill Now" rally on the United States Capitol grounds.
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CONGRESSMAN BERG COMMEMORATES THE ANNIVERSARY OF THE 9/11 ATTACKS
09/11/12
Congressman Rick Berg issued the followed statement to commemorate the 11th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States.
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BERG STATEMENT ON LATEST UNEMPLOYMENT NUMBERS
09/07/12
Congressman Rick Berg issued the following statement today in response to the latest unemployment report released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics that shows the national unemployment rate at 8.1 percent.
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STATEMENT FROM CONGRESSMAN RICK BERG ON NATIONAL DEBT HITTING $16 TRILLION
09/04/12
Congressman Rick Berg today released the following statement regarding the national debt officially hitting $16 trillion.
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CONGRESSMAN BERG REQUESTS FEDERAL HEARING ON CORPS' SURPLUS WATER PLAN
08/30/12
Reps. Rick Berg, Kristi Noem (R – SD) and Denny Rehberg (R-MT) today sent a letter to U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman John Mica and Ranking Member Nick Rahall requesting a federal hearing to review the U.S. Army Corps
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BERG: MISSOURI RIVER WATER BELONGS TO OUR STATE AND ITS CITIZENS
08/29/12
Congressman Rick Berg today submitted testimony to the Army Corps of Engineers, who is holding public hearings in Bismarck regarding their draft surplus water reports.
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BERG HOSTS HOUSING ROUNDTABLE IN WILLISTON
08/20/12
Congressman Rick Berg hosted a housing roundtable today in Williston to discuss the city's ongoing housing challenges.
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BERG ATTENDS WANZEK CENTER FOR SCOUTING RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY IN FARGO
08/17/12
Congressman Rick Berg today attended the Jon L. Wanzek center for Scouting dedication ribbon cutting ceremony.
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CONGRESSMAN BERG RECOGNIZES SEVEN FOR OBTAINING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT
08/14/12
Congressman Rick Berg recently recognized seven young men from the Bismarck area with the Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition.
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CONGRESSMAN BERG MEETS WITH VETERANS ADVISORY BOARD
08/10/12
Congressman Rick Berg today met with his local advisory group on Veterans' Affairs.
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BERG TOURS GREAT RIVER ENERGY WITH MAYOR ANDERSEN
08/08/12
Congressman Rick Berg today visited Great River Energy's Spiritwood station, along with Jamestown Mayor Katie Andersen and Spiritwood plant engineering leader Paul Solomonson.
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BERG AND NOEM MEET WITH LOCAL AG LEADERS TO DISCUSS IMPORTANCE IN PASSING HOUSE FARM BILL
08/06/12
Congressman Rick Berg today was joined by Congresswoman Kristi Noem (R – South Dakota), who serves on the House Agriculture Committee, and local Ag leaders for a roundtable meeting in Fargo to discuss efforts being made to pass the House Farm Bill.
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BERG STATEMENT ON LATEST UNEMPLOYMENT REPORT
08/03/12
Congressman Rick Berg issued the following statement today regarding the latest unemployment report released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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BERG: WE WILL USE EVERY TOOL AVAILABLE TO PUSH FOR A VOTE ON FARM BILL
08/03/12
Congressman Rick Berg today announced that he began working with a bipartisan coalition to gather support for a discharge petition that would force the consideration of the Farm Bill ...
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DELEGATION PRESSES FEMA TO SUPPORT HAZARD MITIGATION PROJECTS FOR MINOT
07/31/12
Senators Kent Conrad and John Hoeven and Congressman Rick Berg today called on the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to re-consider funding for several Minot flood recovery projects in light of a new report on the magnitude of the flood event.
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BERG ANNOUNCES PASSAGE OF DROUGHT ASSISTANCE FOR NORTH DAKOTA FARMERS AND RANCHERS
08/02/12
Congressman Rick Berg today announced the passage of H.R. 6233, the Agriculture Assistance Act of 2012. This legislation provides assistance to farmers and ranchers across the country affected by the recent drought.
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BERG EXPRESSES FRUSTRATION OVER INACTION ON HOUSE FARM BILL, REITERATES HIS CALLS TO BRING MEASURE TO THE FLOOR
08/01/12
Congressman Rick Berg once again vocally expressed frustration with the decision by House Leadership to forgo consideration of a House Farm Bill until mid-September.
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BERG ANNOUNCES PASSAGE OF LEGISLATION TO IMPROVE VETERANS SERVICES
07/31/12
Congressman Rick Berg today announced the passage of the Honoring American Veterans Act of 2011, which reauthorizes and expands a number of existing veterans health and benefits programs.
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BERG RECOGNIZES TWO FOR OBTAINING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT
07/30/12
Congressman Rick Berg today awarded Zachary Chenze (right) of Fargo and Lance Wilson (left) of Harwood with the Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition for the attainment of the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America.
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BERG FIGHTING TO ABOLISH OBAMA-REID DEATH TAX ON FAMILY FARMS AND SMALL BUSINESSES
07/27/12
Congressman Rick Berg today blasted the death tax plans of President Obama and Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid.
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BERG CONTINUES TO FIGHT BACK AGAINST PRESIDENT OBAMA'S REGULATORY OVERREACH AND BUREAUCRATIC RED TAPE
07/26/12
Congressman Rick Berg today voted in support of H.R. 4078, the Red Tape Reduction and Small Business Job Creation Act.
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BERG: IT'S TIME TO AUDIT THE FED
07/25/12
Congressman Rick Berg voted today in support of H.R. 459, the Federal Reserve Transparency Act.
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BERG MEETS WITH LEADERS OF NORTH DAKOTA'S FFA
07/24/12
Congressman Rick Berg recently met with leaders of North Dakota's Future Farmers of America (FFA) in his Washington, D.C. office.
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CONTINUING HIS ADVOCACY OF AG INDUSTRY, CONGRESSMAN BERG ANNOUNCES PASSAGE OF PRESERVING FAMILY FARMS ACT
07/24/12
Congressman Rick Berg today released the following statement regarding the passage of H.R. 4157, the Preserving America's Family Farms Act.
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BERG WELCOMES NORTH DAKOTA FAMILY TO UNITED STATES CAPITOL
07/20/12
Congressman Rick Berg recently had the chance to show a glimpse of Washington, D.C. to a vacationing North Dakota family.
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BERG ANNOUNCES PASSAGE OF 2013 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FUNDING
07/20/12
Congressman Rick Berg today announced the passage of H.R. 5856, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act for 2013.
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CONGRESSMAN BERG, WITH THE SUPPORT OF 61 MEMBERS OF CONGRESS, CONTINUES HIS CALLS FOR A HOUSE FARM BILL
07/19/12
Congressman Rick Berg today joined with 61 Members of the House of Representatives to echo Berg's earlier calls to House Leadership to bring the Farm Bill to the floor for a vote. Additionally, while speaking on the floor of the House of Representati
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BERG MEETS WITH DECA NATIONAL PRESIDENT MORGAN THOMPSON
07/18/12
Congressman Rick Berg recently met with Morgan Thompson, the National President of DECA, a nationwide organization dedicated to preparing high school and college leaders to enter the fields of marketing, finance, hospitality, and management.
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BERG TO SPEAKER BOEHNER & HOUSE LEADERSHIP: THE TIME TO ACT ON 2012 FARM BILL IS NOW
07/17/12
Congressman Calls on House Leadership to Bring the House Farm Bill to the Floor
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BERG DELIVERS OPENING REMARKS AT HOUSE COMMITTEE FIELD HEARING IN FARGO
07/14/12
Congressman Rick Berg delivered opening remarks today at the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (OGR) field hearing in Fargo.
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CONGRESSMAN BERG: AG COMMITTEE APPROVAL OF HOUSE FARM BILL A BIG STEP FORWARD FOR NORTH DAKOTA
07/12/12
Congressman Rick Berg announced that the House Farm Bill – known formally as the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act (FARRM) – has been positively reported out of the House Committee on Agriculture to the full House for its ...
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CONGRESSMAN BERG VOTES TO REPEAL OBAMACARE
07/11/12
Congressman Rick Berg issued the following statement today following his vote in support of H.R. 6079, the Repeal of Obamacare Act.
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CONGRESSMAN BERG ANNOUNCES PASSAGE OF BILL TO INCREASE COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT FOR DISABLED VETERANS
07/09/12
Congressman Rick Berg announced the passage of the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2012 in the House.
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BERG STATEMENT ON LATEST UNEMPLOYMENT REPORT
07/06/12
Congressman Rick Berg issued the following statement today in response to the latest unemployment report released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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STATEMENT FROM CONGRESSMAN RICK BERG ON INTRODUCTION OF HOUSE FARM BILL
07/05/12
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Rick Berg released the following statement regarding the official introduction of a Farm Bill in the House, known as the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act (FARRM).
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CONGRESSMAN BERG ANNOUNCES PASSAGE OF FEDERAL HIGHWAY BILL
06/29/12
Three-pronged legislation also extends the flood insurance program and prevents an increase in student loan interest rates
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CONGRESSMAN BERG VOTES TO EXPAND PROTECTIONS FOR VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS & FIRST RESPONDERS
06/29/12
Congressman Rick Berg announced that he voted to pass the Public Safety Officers' Benefits Improvement Act.
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CONGRESSMAN RICK BERG CALLS FOR FULL REPEAL AND MEANINGFUL HEALTH CARE REFORM AS SUPREME COURT UPHOLDS HEALTH CARE LAW
06/28/12
Congressman Rick Berg released the following statement regarding the ruling by the United States Supreme Court to uphold Obamacare.
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CONGRESSMAN RICK BERG MEETS WITH NORTH DAKOTA'S RURAL ELECTRIC CO-OP STUDENTS
06/27/12
Congressman Rick Berg recently met with twelve Rural Electric Co-op students from across North Dakota in his Washington, D.C. office.
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BERG MEETS WITH WILLIAM RERICK, NORTH DAKOTA'S 2012 CONGRESSIONAL ART COMPETITION WINNER
06/22/12
Congressman Rick Berg met with William Rerick, who was recently named North Dakota's Congressional Art Competition Winner.
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BERG VOTES TO PASS DOMESTIC ENERGY AND JOBS ACT IN HOUSE
06/21/12
Congressman says Washington should look to North Dakota for Domestic Energy Solutions
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BERG WELCOMES SUMMER INTERNS TO WASHINGTON, FARGO AND BISMARCK OFFICES
06/15/12
Congressman Rick Berg today welcomed seven students to his Washington, D.C., Bismarck and Fargo offices to participate in summer internships. The interns will all assist in the day-to-day operations of Berg's legislative offices.
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BERG: NORTH DAKOTA ONCE AGAIN LEADING THE WAY
06/13/12
Congressman Rick Berg offered the following statement after a recent report from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce named North Dakota as a leader in terms of growth and job creation over the next decade.
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BERG REFLECTS ON SIX MONTH ANNIVERSARY OF R.E.G.S. AGENDA
06/07/12
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Rick Berg today reflected on the six month anniversary of the launch of his R.E.G.S. Agenda – a path forward to reduce regulatory red tape, empower states, grow the economy, and stop President Obama's ...
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CONGRESSMAN BERG'S BIPARTISAN INTERNATIONAL CHILD SUPPORT LEGISLATION UNANIMOUSLY PASSES HOUSE
06/05/12
Congressman Rick Berg announced that his bipartisan legislation, the International Child Support Recovery Improvement Act of 2012, which enables states to more effectively collect child support payments from parents living abroad, was unanimously ...
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BERG STATEMENT ON LATEST UNEMPLOYMENT REPORT
06/01/12
Congressman Rick Berg issued the following statement today regarding the latest unemployment report released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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STATEMENT FROM CONGRESSMAN RICK BERG ON RECENT DEVELOPMENTS REGARDING LONG-TERM EXTENSION OF NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM
06/01/12
Congressman Rick Berg today expressed cautious optimism following reports that Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has said he will bring up a five-year flood insurance reauthorization and reform bill during the Senate's next work session.
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BERG VOTES TO ADVANCE LEGISLATION REPEALING FURTHER COMPONENTS OF OBAMACARE
05/31/12
Congressman Rick Berg today voted in the House Ways & Means Committee to advance four pieces of legislation, two of which repeal further components of the fiscally-burdensome Obamacare. All four pieces of legislation were voted out of committee.
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CONGRESSMAN BERG JOINED BY MAJORITY WHIP MCCARTHY IN BISMARCK TO CALL FOR AN ALL-OF-THE-ABOVE NATIONWIDE ENERGY POLICY
05/24/12
Bismarck, N.D. – Congressman Rick Berg was joined today by House Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy (R – CA) at the Williston Basin Petroleum Conference to promote a true all-of-the-above energy agenda. Their press conference was held as part ...
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NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT, PRESERVATION OF FARGO AIR NATIONAL GUARD'S C-27J MISSION, PASSES THE HOUSE
05/18/12
Congressman Rick Berg today announced that the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) gained passage in House of Representatives. The NDAA, which was reported out of the House Armed Services Committee last week, prevents the divestment or retirement .
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BERG CALLS ON SENATE LEADERSHIP TO TAKE UP HOUSE-PASSED 5-YEAR FLOOD INSURANCE REAUTHORIZATION
05/18/12
After passing another 30-day flood insurance extension, Congressman Rick Berg again voiced his frustration with Senate Leadership for failing to bring up the 5-year long-term extension that passed the House with overwhelming bipartisan support ...
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BERG PRAISES CAROL CARTLEDGE FOR HER TESTIMONY BEFORE THE HOUSE WAYS & MEANS REGARDING THE SUCCESS OF NORTH DAKOTA TANF PROGRAM
05/18/12
Congressman Rick Berg today praised Carol Cartledge, Director of Economic Assistance Policy Division of the North Dakota Department of Human Services, for her recent testimony before the Subcommittee on Human Resources of ...
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NORTH DAKOTA COUNCIL ON ABUSED WOMEN'S SERVICES APPLAUDS RICK BERG'S LEADERSHIP ON VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT
05/16/12
The North Dakota Council on Abused Women's Services (NDCAWS) today applauded Congressman Rick Berg's leadership on the Violence Against Women Act, and commended him for voting against the House version earlier today.
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BERG BRINGS NORTH DAKOTA DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE POLICY CAROL CARTLEDGE TO TESTIFY BEFORE HOUSE WAYS & MEANS REGARDING NORTH DAKOTA TANF PROGRAM
05/16/12
Congressman Rick Berg today announced that Carol Cartledge, Director of Economic Assistance Policy Division of the North Dakota Department of Human Services, will testify tomorrow before the Subcommittee on Human Resources of the Committee on Ways and Mea
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STATEMENT FROM CONGRESSMAN RICK BERG ON NORTH DAKOTA BECOMING SECOND-LEADING STATE IN OIL PRODUCTION
05/15/12
Congressman Rick Berg today released the following statement after recent reports found that North Dakota has surpassed Alaska to become the second-leading state in the nation in crude oil production:
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BERG CO-SPONSORS ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS COMMUNICATIONS ACCOUNTABILITY ACT
05/15/12
Congressman Rick Berg today announced that he is co-sponsoring legislation with Congresswoman Kristi Noem (R - South Dakota) aimed at increasing the communication flow between the Army Corp of Engineers (Corps) and local residents during times of potentia
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BERG ANNOUNCES MAJOR PROGRESS IN PRESERVING C-27J MISSION FOR NORTH DAKOTA AIR NATIONAL GUARD
05/11/12
Congressman Rick Berg was joined today by members of the Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Air National Guard Support Group and the Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber of Commerce to discuss his efforts to preserve the North Dakota Air National Guard's C-27J mi
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BERG NAMES 2012 CONGRESSIONAL ART COMPETITION WINNER
05/09/12
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Rick Berg today announced that William Rerick, a senior at Red River High School in Grand Forks, was named the winner of the 2012 Congressional Art Competition. Rerick's artwork will hang in the United States Capi
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LOCAL BUSINESS OWNERS WELCOME BERG'S BIPARTISAN SMALL BUSINESS TAX SIMPLIFICATION BILL
05/07/12
Congressman Rick Berg was joined today by local small business owners and the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) to discuss the recent introduction of Berg's bipartisan legislation, the "Small Business Tax Simplification Act."
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BERG ANNOUNCES NINE FINALISTS FOR 2012 CONGRESSIONAL ART COMPETITION
04/30/12
Congressman Rick Berg today announced the nine finalists for the 2012 Congressional Art Competition and encouraged fellow North Dakotans to cast their vote on Facebook to help determine the first place winner.
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BERG CONGRATULATES ED SCHAFER FOR SERVICE AS GOVERNOR AND AG SECRETARY AT USDA PORTRAIT UNVEILING
04/27/12
Congressman Rick Berg today congratulated former Secretary of Agriculture and North Dakota Governor Ed Schafer while speaking at Schafer's portrait unveiling ceremony at the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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AFTER INTENSE PRESSURE, OBAMA ADMINISTRATION REVERSES REGULATION ON AG YOUTH LABOR RESTRICTIONS
04/27/12
Congressman Rick Berg responded to the Obama Administration's Department of Labor (DOL) announcement that it will no longer pursue regulations that would place severe restrictions on the nation's agricultural community. The DOL had recently ...
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CONGRESSMEN RICK BERG AND MIKE THOMPSON INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO SIMPLIFY TAX CODE FOR SMALL BUSINESSES
04/26/12
Last night, Congressman Rick Berg and Congressman Mike Thompson (D – CA) joined to introduce the Small Business Tax Simplification Act. This legislation would allow businesses ...
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BERG MEETS WITH BRENDA WERNER, NORTH DAKOTA'S 2012 TEACHER OF THE YEAR
04/25/12
Congressman Rick Berg today met with Brenda Werner, who was recently named North Dakota's Teacher of the Year.
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BERG STATEMENT ON MEDICARE TRUSTEES REPORT
04/24/12
Congressman Rick Berg released the following statement on the Medicare Trustees Report on the solvency of Medicare, that was issued yesterday. For the second straight year, the report concluded that if we stay on the current path Medicare will go bankrup
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BERG, SIXTEEN OTHER RURAL MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE WRITE TO BOEHNER, PELOSI ON POSTAL REFORM
04/23/12
Today Congressman Rick Berg and sixteen Members of Congress released the following statement after sending a letter to Speaker John Boehner and Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi regarding the Postal Service targeting rural postal facilities as a means of addre
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Berg Statement on March Jobs Report
04/06/12
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Berg Stresses Importance of CDBG Disaster Funding at Senate Field Hearing
04/03/12
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Berg Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Child Support Collections
03/28/12
Bipartisan legislation gains support of all members of Ways & Means Human Resources Subcommittee
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Berg Statement on Two Year Anniversary of President Obama Signing Health Care Overhaul into Law
03/23/12
Berg continues fighting to repeal overreaching health care law, which majority of North Dakotans did not support
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Berg Continues Fight to Repeal Obamacare IPAB Board
03/22/12
House passes bipartisan legislation to prevent unelected board of bureaucrats from controlling seniors' Medicare payments
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Berg, Dickinson Leaders Work to Address Housing Challenges
03/14/12
Berg hosts roundtable discussions to look for solutions to Dickinson housing needs
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Berg Statement on February Jobs Report
03/09/12
Berg again calls on President to move forward job-creating Keystone XL project, Senate to pass 28 bipartisan House passed bills
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Berg Joins House in Passing JOBS Act
03/08/12
Berg calls on Senate to pass bipartisan, job-creating bill
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Berg Condemns President Obama's 'Personal Campaign' Against Hoeven Keystone Bill
03/08/12
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Berg, Ways & Means Committee Pass Bill to Repeal Obamacare IPAB Board
03/08/12
Bipartisan legislation will prevent unelected board of bureaucrats from controlling seniors' Medicare payments
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Berg Announces 2012 Art Competition for ND High School Students
03/06/12
Winner receives trip to Washington D.C. and will have artwork represent North Dakota in U.S. Capitol
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Berg-Supported Legislation to Repeal Obamacare IPAB Board Passes House Subcommittee
02/29/12
Bipartisan legislation will prevent unelected board of bureaucrats from controlling seniors' Medicare services and payments
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Berg to HHS Secretary: Obamacare Regulations, Cuts to Critical Access Hospitals Bad for North Dakota
02/28/12
At Ways and Means hearing, Berg voices opposition to Obamacare regulatory overreach, Obama budget proposals that harm rural health access
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NDSU-Supported Higher Ed Regulatory Relief Bill Passes House as Part of Berg REGS Agenda
02/28/12
Legislation repeals Obama administration's new costly higher ed regulations
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Berg, Minot Leaders Work to Address Housing Challenges
02/23/12
Berg hosts roundtable discussions to look for solutions to Minot housing needs
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Berg HIRES Act Provisions Signed into Law
02/23/12
Empowers states to get Americans back to work
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Berg Statement on Third Anniversary of President Obama's Failed Stimulus
02/17/12
Results of Obama stimulus' speak for themselves–Washington is broken, North Dakota solutions work
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Berg HIRES Act Provisions Pass House, Senate as Part of Payroll Tax Cut Package
02/17/12
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Berg: Obama Budget Offers More Gimmicks, More Debt
02/14/12
Washington should look to North Dakota model of budgeting, governing
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Berg Continues Fight against Overreaching Obamacare Mandates
02/07/12
Berg joins House members in calling on Obama administration to reverse new insurance mandate
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Berg: House Takes Next Steps to Move Forward Keystone XL Approval
02/07/12
House Energy and Commerce Committee approves Berg-supported Keystone legislation; will be voted on by full House in coming weeks
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Berg Advances ND Aviation Priorities, Helps Pass Long-Term FAA Reauthorization
02/03/12
First long-term FAA reauthorization in eight years advances unmanned aerial systems development, will help create North Dakota jobs
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Berg Applauds Passage of STOCK Act in Senate, Looks to Advance Legislation in House
02/03/12
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Berg Statement on January Jobs Report
02/03/12
Berg again calls on President to move forward job-creating Keystone XL project
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Berg Fights to Repeal Obamacare Budget Gimmicks
02/01/12
Berg continues fight against Obamacare, votes to repeal unsustainable CLASS Act found in Obama's health care law
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Berg SOTU Response: Obama Should Look to North Dakota for Solutions
01/24/12
Berg calls on President Obama to end failed rhetoric, embrace North Dakota model of success
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Berg Statement on President Obama's Missed Budget Deadline
01/24/12
President's failure to submit a budget request on time another example of failed leadership, need for Washington to work like North Dakota
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Berg: Obama Rejection of Keystone XL Puts Politics Ahead of American Jobs
01/18/12
President Obama's decision to block pipeline construction will block creation of thousands of jobs
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Berg Congratulates NDSU Bison on Championship Season
01/17/12
In House floor speech, Berg applauds Coach Bohl, student athletes on 2011 FCS Championship
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Berg Works with ND Ag Leaders to Bring ND's Priorities to Farm Bill
01/12/12
Berg joined by House Agriculture Chairman Frank Lucas to discuss progress of the Farm Bill
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Berg Congratulates NDSU Bison on Winning the Division 1 FCS Championship
01/09/12
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Berg: Corps Support Needed for Critical Minot Infrastructure Projects
01/06/12
Berg calls on Corps to approve Minot request for sewer system expansion project
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Berg Statement on Latest Jobs Numbers
01/06/12
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Berg, Brady Make Wager on NDSU-Sam Houston State Championship Game
01/04/12
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Berg Statement on House and Senate Agreement to Work toward Long-Term Payroll Tax Cut Extension, Move Keystone XL Forward
12/23/11
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Berg: Signing of Report is Critical Step in Moving Forward the F-M Flood Protection Plan
12/22/11
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Berg Works with Minot Officials to Move Forward Flood Protection Plan
12/21/11
Berg commends City's efforts to work alongside residents, businesses in developing plan
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Berg Nominates Seven North Dakotans to Military Academies
12/21/11
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Berg Statement on Need for Congress to Come Together Pass Year-Long Payroll Tax Extension, Keystone XL Pipeline
12/20/11
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Berg Commends Corps Approval of Red River Flood Control Plan
12/20/11
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Berg Statement on the Appropriations Votes
12/16/11
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Berg Statement on Death of Capt. Anne Montgomery
12/15/11
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Berg Flood Insurance Reforms, HIRES Act Pass House
12/13/11
Berg proposals included in House-passed "Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act"
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Berg: EPA Fracking Announcement is Premature, Irresponsible
12/09/11
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Berg Introduces "Generator Regulatory Relief Act"
12/09/11
Product of Berg's regulations tour, bill will bring regulatory relief to North Dakota schools, small businesses and energy providers
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Berg Announces NDSU Bison Quarterfinal Game to be Broadcast on ESPN Gameplan
12/09/11
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Berg Announces Introduction of House Bill to Move Forward Keystone XL Pipeline
12/08/11
Bill joins Senator Hoeven, Senate Republican efforts
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Berg Fights for Regulatory Relief for North Dakota Farmers
12/08/11
"Farm Dust Regulation Prevention Act of 2011" passes House with bipartisan support
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Berg Continues Fight against Obama's Regulatory Overreach by Helping to Pass REINS Act
12/07/11
Legislation serves as key part of Berg's REGS Agenda, will bring accountability to regulatory process, provide small businesses with much-needed certainty
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Rick Berg to Launch REGS Agenda
12/07/11
Berg efforts to rein in Obama administration's regulatory overreach will help small businesses create jobs through reducing uncertainty, cutting red tape
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Berg, Rehberg, Lummis, Go to Bat for ICBM Missile Force
12/02/11
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Delegation Applauds Army Decision to Award Purple Heart to North Dakota Iraq War Veteran Rusty Ouart
12/02/11
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Berg to Obama EPA: Step Back on Fracking Overregulation
12/02/11
Berg urges EPA to await fracking study results before moving forward with new rules
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Berg Statement on New Unemployment Numbers
12/02/11

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Berg Presses Corps for Answers, Transparency in Missouri River Management
11/30/11
In Congressional hearing, Berg testifies on 2011 Missouri River flooding, calls on Corps to prioritize flood control in river management plan
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Berg to Testify on 2011 Missouri River Flooding
11/29/11
At House hearing tomorrow, Berg to call on Corps for answers about the decisions and timing that impacted this year's flooding
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Berg Statement on Joint Select Committee Inability to Reach Deficit Reduction Agreement
11/21/11
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Berg: The Fight to Change Washington, Halt Obama Spending Spree Does Not End Here
11/18/11
Berg to continue working to get nation's fiscal house in order, co-sponsors biennial budgeting legislation
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Berg Continues to Fight for Rural Health Care, Celebrates National Rural Health Day
11/17/11
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Berg, House Freshmen Call for Passage of Balanced Budget Amendment
11/17/11
Berg leads nearly 20 House freshmen to urge Congress to pass a balanced budget amendment
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Berg Statement on President Obama's Opposition to Balanced Budget Amendment
11/16/11
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Berg Reminds North Dakotans of Small Business Disaster Aid Deadline
11/15/11
North Dakotans have until November 21 to file disaster loan applications
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Berg: Upcoming Balanced Budget Vote is Congress's Opportunity to Get it Right
11/15/11
On House floor, Berg calls for a balanced budget amendment as a means to control President Obama's out-of-control spending, ensure Washington spends no more than it takes in
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Berg Statement on Supreme Court Decision to Review Obamacare's Constitutionality
11/14/11
U.S. Supreme Court announces this morning that it will take up case challenging the constitutionality of Obamacare's individual mandate
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Berg: Balanced Budget Amendment Needed to Restrain Obama's Spending, Change the Way Washington Works
11/10/11
Berg joins North Dakota legislators to call on Congress to pass a balanced budget amendment
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Berg, ND State Legislators Call for Passage of Balanced Budget Amendment
11/08/11
Balanced budget amendment needed to rein in President Obama's spending, restore fiscal stability to Washington
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Berg Fights to Protect Rural Hospitals
11/07/11
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Berg Bill Fights Obama Administration's Overreach in State Regional Haze Management
11/04/11
Berg introduces "Regional Haze Federalism Act" to limit the Environment Protection Agency's ability to override states' management of regional haze
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Berg Statement on Latest Unemployment Report
11/04/11
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Berg Announces Corps to Testify Before Congress on 2011 Flooding
11/03/11
At Berg's request, House hearing to be held to provide answers about 2011 Missouri River flooding
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Berg Calls on Corps to Empower States in River Management
11/02/11
Berg expresses dissatisfaction with Corps rejection of North Dakota request to lower Lake Sakakawea water levels
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Berg Highlights North Dakota Energy Success on Bakken Field Tour
10/28/11
Berg stresses need to rein in Obama Administration's anti-energy regulations, implement long-term national energy plan
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Berg Co-Sponsored Legislation Repealing Onerous Tax Provision Passes House
10/27/11
3 percent withholding another example Washington regulations standing in the way of North Dakota job creation
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Berg to Hold Bakken Field Tour Friday to Highlight ND Energy Success
10/27/11
Berg to emphasize need for implementing long-term national energy plan and reining in Obama's anti-energy policies, will be joined by Illinois Congressman Aaron Schock
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Berg Thanks Deployed Service Members on Day of Deployed
10/26/11
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Berg Statement on Signing of Job-Creating Free Trade Agreements
10/21/11
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Berg Presses Senate to Pass Bill to Limit EPA Regulation of Coal Ash
10/20/11
Berg applauds North Dakota Senators for introducing Senate counterpart to recently-passed House bill
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Berg Commends Phoenix International for Working to Bring Jobs, Economic Development to Fargo
10/19/11
Berg attends groundbreaking ceremony for Phoenix International's new Fargo expansion
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Berg Presses for CDBG Disaster Relief for North Dakota Communities
10/18/11
Berg urges House Appropriations leadership to secure additional disaster relief in FY 12 Transportation-HUD appropriations
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Berg, Rehberg Fight to Protect Frontier States Provision
10/18/11
Congressmen urge members of the Joint Select Committee to preserve fair Medicare reimbursement rates for frontier states
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Berg Fights to Stop EPA Job-Killing Coal Ash Regulation
10/14/11
Obama administration coal ash regulation threatens jobs and could cost ND millions of dollars
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Berg Presses EPA to Adopt North Dakota Regional Haze Management Plan
10/14/11
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Berg Fights for Regulatory Relief from EPA Overreach
10/13/11
House passes bills to rein in EPA Boiler and Cement MACT rules
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Berg Urges Defense Secretary to Maintain National Guard Aircraft Program
10/13/11
Berg joins eleven members of Congress to press Defense Secretary Panetta to reconsider reductions to C-27J program
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Berg Applauds Passage of Job-Creating Free Trade Agreements
10/12/11
Long-awaited bipartisan trade agreements with South Korea, Panama and Colombia pass House
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Berg Calls for Answers from Corps on Missouri River Flooding
10/12/11
Berg joins Representatives from Missouri River states in calling on Corps to testify before Congress on Missouri River flood management
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Berg Commends ND Guardsman for Success in Army "Best Warrior" Competition
10/12/11
NDNG Spc. Ryan Lindberg named "Best Warrior" out of all enlisted Soldiers in the entire Army National Guard
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Berg Honors Hettinger Family as "Angels in Adoption"
10/11/11
Bill and Julie Jahner, parents of three adopted girls, are recognized in Washington, D.C.
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Berg Presses for Investigation into Social Security Disability Case Delays
10/07/11
Ways and Means members question if Social Security Administration managers delayed awarding benefits to meet bureaucratic goals
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Berg: "Long-Awaited Trade Agreements Will Bring Jobs, Economic Opportunity to North Dakota"
10/07/11
Berg holds trade roundtable with North Dakota businesses and trade officials to discuss pending free trade agreements with South Korea, Panama and Colombia
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Berg Presses for North Dakota Solutions to Help the Long-Term Unemployed
10/06/11
Maren Daley of Job Service North Dakota testifies before House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Human Resources to share North Dakota's success in reemployment
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Berg Gives Congressional and Senate Western Caucus Weekly Address
10/06/11
"In the West, we know firsthand the damaging effect of Washington's one-size-fits-none approach to regulations."
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Berg Presses for Swift Passage of Long-Awaited Job-Creating Free Trade Agreements
10/05/11
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Berg Announces Job Service ND Official to Testify Before Congress
10/05/11
Executive Director of Job Service North Dakota Maren Daley to testify on proposals to help long-term unemployed before House Ways & Means Subcommittee on Human Resources
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Berg Completes Two-Day Regulations Tour
09/30/11
Berg works to increase awareness of the impact of federal regulations on North Dakota farms and small businesses
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Berg Announces Regulations Tour
09/27/11
Berg to meet with North Dakota farmers, ranchers, and business owners to discuss impact of federal regulations on job creation and business development
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Berg Fights to Rein in EPA Regulations
09/23/11
House passes TRAIN Act, which mandates the analysis of the economic impact of EPA regulations
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Berg Urges Corps to Move Forward with Permanent Fargo-Moorhead Flood Protection Plan
09/23/11
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Berg Joins Fargo, Cass County Leaders to Push for Permanent Red River Flood Protection
09/23/11
North Dakota officials to meet with Corps this afternoon to present permanent flood protection plan
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Berg Commends Mandan Principal for Recognition of Leadership in Education
09/22/11
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Berg Urges Corps to Pursue Long-Term Plan for North Dakota Water Management
09/21/11
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Berg Honored with "Fueling Growth" Award
09/21/11
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Berg Congratulates Williston Basin on 60th Anniversary of Oil Production
09/16/11
Williston Basin Energy Festival kicks off tomorrow in celebration of 60 years of oil production in North Dakota
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Berg Pays Tribute to North Dakota Veterans at Fargo VA Hospital
09/16/11
On National POW/MIA Recognition Day, Berg asks North Dakotans to join him in honoring POWs and those still missing in action
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Berg Applauds Arrival of Global Hawk Block 40 at GFAFB
09/16/11
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Berg Votes to Protect Jobs from Government Interference
09/15/11
House passes H.R. 2587 to prohibit NLRB from dictating location of American jobs
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Berg Joins House in Passing Resolution to Commemorate the 10th Anniversary of 9/11 Attacks
09/09/11
Berg to also commemorate 9/11 attacks in North Dakota at memorial events with North Dakota National Guard and at the North Dakota State Capitol
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Berg Responds to President's Speech, Urges Common Sense Solutions to Get Economy Back on Track
09/08/11
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Berg Statement on New CBO Deficit Report
08/24/11
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Berg Applauds the Opening of New UND UAS Training Center
09/09/11
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Berg Applauds North Dakota Innovation at International Aerial Robotics Competition in Grand Forks
09/10/11
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Berg Announces Town Halls in Bismarck, Fargo and Grand Forks
08/05/11
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Berg Announces August Town Halls
08/02/11
Berg to hold public forums in cities across North Dakota
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Berg Introduces HIRES Act
08/02/11
Bill will give states flexibility to exercise innovation in re-employment programs
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Berg Statement on House Passage of Debt Agreement
08/01/11
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Berg, Hoeven Voice Disapproval of Obama Administration Denying North Dakota Waiver Request for Health Care Mandate
08/01/11
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Berg Votes against Reid's Plan to Give the President another Blank Check
07/30/11
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Budget Control Act of 2011 Passes House with Berg Support
09/29/11
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Berg Statement in Support of Final Budget Control Act of 2011
07/29/11
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Berg Meets with Corps Official to Press for Long-Term Flood Management
07/28/11
In a meeting with Corps Northwestern Division Commander General McMahon, Berg receives updates on proposals for long-term for Missouri River management.
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Berg Urges North Dakotans to Share Concerns Regarding New Farm Restrictions
07/28/11
North Dakotans can contact the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration with concerns regarding new proposals that would impose new licensing restrictions on farmers
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Berg Statement on Senate Vote to Block "Cut, Cap and Balance"
07/22/11
Congressman Rick Berg today issued the following statement after Senate Democrats voted to table the Cut, Cap, and Balance Act
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Berg Helps Launch Bipartisan House Missouri Flood Working Group
07/20/11
Congressman Rick Berg announced today that he has helped launch a bipartisan Missouri River flood working group in the U.S. House of Representatives. Berg joins 15 House members who serve districts affected by this spring's unprecedented and devastating Missouri River flooding.
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Berg Supported Cut, Cap and Balance Act Passes House
07/19/11
Congressman Rick Berg today voted for the Cut, Cap and Balance Act of 2011, which passed the U.S. House of Representatives this evening by a final vote of 234-190.
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Berg: "We need to cut spending. We need to cap the growth of government. And we need to balance the budget."
07/19/11
A co-sponsor of "Cut, Cap and Balance," Rick Berg urges House to enact "common sense solutions" to get the country back on track
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Berg Statement on the Death of ND Senate Majority Leader Bob Stenehjem
07/19/11
Congressman Rick Berg today released the following statement regarding the death of North Dakota Senate Majority Leader Bob Stenehjem. Berg served alongside Stenehjem in the North Dakota State Legislature since Stenehjem was elected to the North Dakota Senate in 1993
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Berg Amendment Passes House as Part of Long-Term Flood Insurance Reform
07/12/11
House passes Flood Insurance Reform Act, containing Berg amendment to protect flood insurance holders when FEMA declares a "flood in progress"
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Berg Fights for Protection for Flood Victims
07/12/11
Berg sponsors amendment to Flood Insurance Reform Act that protects flood insurance holders when FEMA declares a "flood in progress"
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Berg Statement on the Death of Sgt. Steven Kenner
07/11/11
Congressman Rick Berg released the following statement today regarding the death of Sergeant Steven Kenner of the Bismarck Police Department
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Berg Statement on Independence Day
07/04/11
Congressman Rick Berg today released the following statement in celebration of Independence Day
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Berg Meets with FEMA Deputy to Tour Flood Damage, Discuss Long-Term Recovery Plans
06/29/11
Congressman Rick Berg today met with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Deputy Administrator Rich Serino to tour flood damage along the Souris River as FEMA begins its initial review of additional flood-affected counties for inclusion in FEMA's Individual Assistance (IA) program
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Berg Speaks with DHS Secretary Napolitano, Will Meet with FEMA Deputy to Fight for IA for Flood-Affected Counties
06/28/11
Napolitano to send FEMA Deputy Administrator Rich Serino to oversee review of additional flood-affected communities for FEMA's IA
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Berg Statement on Strategic Petroleum Reserve Release
06/23/11
Today, Congressman Rick Berg released the following statement in response to President Obama's announced intentions to release 30 million barrels of oil from the strategic petroleum reserve
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Berg Statement on President Obama's Announcement on Afghanistan
06/23/11
Congressman Rick Berg released the following statement today in response to President Obama's announcement on Afghanistan
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Berg on Souris River Flooding: "We Will Be There to Help"
06/22/11
– Last night, Congressman Rick Berg spoke on the House floor to update Congress on flooding along the Souris River and to encourage continued support for residents of Minot and surrounding communities.
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Berg Meets with Top Air Force Officials to Discuss GFAFB Global Hawk Mission
06/21/11
Berg joined by Task Force 21 representative to tour Air Combat Command at Langley Air Force Base
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Berg Commends Boys State Attendees for Leadership, Service
06/17/11
Congressman Rick Berg attends North Dakota Boys State Awards Ceremony in Wahpeton
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Berg Urges Long-Term Solution for North Dakota Amtrak Service
06/15/11
In meeting with railway officials, Berg joins North Dakota officials in encouraging a solution to Amtrak service disruptions and infrastructure challenges
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Berg Applauds Minot Flood Fighting Effort, Tours Souris River Levees with Corps, FEMA Officials
06/10/11
Congressman Berg participates in an aerial tour of Garrison Dam and spillway and a levee inspection tour in Minot today
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Berg Commends Volunteers Helping in Flood Fight
06/03/11
Berg speaks on House floor to recognize all who have helped in this spring's flood fight
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Berg Votes to Secure Disaster Relief Funding
06/02/11
2012 Homeland Security Appropriations secures vital funding for FEMA Disaster Relief Fund
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Berg Commends North Dakota as Leader in Unmanned Aircraft
06/02/11
Congressman Berg applauds North Dakota's role in advancing unmanned aircraft in video to Unmanned Systems Action Summit in Grand Forks
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Berg: "I Will Not Support Any Debt Limit Increase That Does Not Contain Significant Spending Cuts and Budgetary Reforms"
05/31/11
Berg votes in opposition to President Obama's request for a "clean" debt limit increase
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Berg Statement in Observance of Memorial Day
05/30/11
In observance of Memorial Day and in honor of our nation's fallen soldiers, Congressman Rick Berg released the following statement today
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Berg Applauds Arrival of Global Hawk at Grand Forks Air Force Base
05/27/11
Today, Congressman Rick Berg applauded the arrival of a Global Hawk unmanned aircraft at Grand Forks Air Force Base.
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Berg Joins Congressional Job Creators Caucus, Applauds Jobs Initiative
05/26/11
Berg joins House job creators in supporting new jobs initiative, the "Plan for America's Job Creators"
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Berg Statement on Israeli Prime Minister's Remarks to Congress
05/24/11
Today, Congressman Rick Berg released a statement following today's joint meeting with the Senate to receive the Honorable Binyamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel
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Berg Applauds Continuation of UTTC Support
05/18/11
Congressman Rick Berg today commended the Department of Education's decision to maintain support for the program that provides core funding to Bismarck's United Tribes Technical College (UTTC).
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Berg Statement on Senate Vote to Hinder American Energy Development
05/18/11
Senate votes down legislation to expand American energy production
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Berg Fights for Gulf Energy Investment & Job Creation
05/11/11
House passes H.R. 1229, the Putting the Gulf of Mexico Back to Work Act
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Berg Announces Congressional Art Competition Winner
05/10/11
Berg participates in 2011 Congressional Art Competition to encourage and recognize artistic talent in North Dakota
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Berg, Camp, Hatch and Davis Introduce Bicameral JOBS Act
05/05/11
Initiative Provides States Flexibility with Unemployment Funds
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Berg Votes to Expand American Energy Production
05/05/11
In effort to increase energy production and create jobs, House passes "Restarting American Offshore Leasing Now Act"
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Berg Joins in Launch of House Energy Action Team (HEAT)
05/04/11
Today Congressman Rick Berg joined with House energy leaders to announce the creation of the House Energy Action Team (HEAT)
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Berg Statement on Death of Osama Bin Laden
05/02/11
Congressman Rick Berg issued the following statement today regarding the death of Osama Bin Laden
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Berg Joins Valley City Officials for Flood Meeting, Tour of Levees
04/18/11
Berg meets with local officials and Army Corps of Engineers to tour flood site and receive update on flood fighting efforts
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Berg Announces Four Town Halls
04/16/11
Congressman Berg to hold town halls in Minot, Bismarck, Fargo and Grand Forks
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Berg Statement on 100th Day in Congress
04/15/11
Today, Congressman Berg released the following statement on his 100th day as North Dakota's Congressman
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Berg Votes to Repeal Obamacare Slush Fund
04/13/11
In another effort to take apart Obamacare, Berg votes to save $16 billion by eliminating the "Sebelius Slush Fund"
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Berg Response to President Obama's Proposal to Raise Taxes
04/13/11
President's 2012 budget do-over will raise taxes while ignoring key recommendations of his own debt commission
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Berg Tours North Dakota Flood Site
04/11/11
Berg, North Dakota and FEMA officials assess damages on aerial tour of Red River Valley flooding
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Berg Statement on Agreement to Keep Government Open
04/09/11
Berg joins House, Senate in passing short-term budget measure to keep government open and supporting a bipartisan agreement to cut spending
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Berg Speaks with FEMA Administrator, Assures Federal Relief for Flood Event
04/07/11
FEMA Administrator says Emergency Declaration request is under consideration and federal flood assistance will not be affected should government shut down
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Berg Votes to Stop EPA from Increasing Energy Costs
04/07/11
A co-sponsor of H.R. 910, Berg speaks on House floor to fight against an energy tax
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Berg Votes to Keep Government Open, Fund Troops
04/07/11
With yet another House effort to keep government open and provide troops with vital support, government shutdown is in Senate's hands
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Berg Calls on President Obama to Approve a Presidential Emergency Declaration
04/06/11
Congressman Rick Berg today called on President Obama to promptly approve Governor Jack Dalrymple's request for a Presidential Emergency Declaration to provide Red River residents with necessary federal assistance for a possible flood event.
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Berg Statement on Senate Passage of 1099 Repeal
04/05/11
A co-sponsor of House efforts to repeal the 1099 filing mandate, Berg commends Senate for passing the legislation and calls on President to sign the repeal into law
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With House Vote, Government Shutdown Now in Senate's Hands
04/01/11
Berg joins House in voting for measure that would prevent government shutdown should Senate fail to pass a long-term budget measure
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Berg Continues to Advance Support for Remotely Piloted Aircraft
03/31/11
After securing language to create four new test sites for unmanned aircraft systems, Berg votes in support of the FAA Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2011
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Berg Votes to Limit Overreaching EPA Regulation
03/31/11
A co-sponsor of H.R. 872, votes in support of reducing EPA regulatory burdens on pesticide use for farmers
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Berg Calls on Senate Democrats to Pass a Long-Term Budget Measure
03/30/11
In response to Democrat leaders encouraging a government shutdown, Berg calls for Senate Democrats to "stop playing political games"
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Berg Fights to Limit Overreaching EPA Regulation
03/30/11
A co-sponsor of H.R. 872, Berg spoke on House floor in support of reducing EPA regulatory burdens on pesticide use for farmers
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Berg Statement on the Repeal of HAMP
03/29/11
Tonight, Congressman Rick Berg released the following statement in regards to the House passing the HAMP Termination Act.
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Berg to Present 9-1-1 Award to Cass County Sheriff
03/29/11
Sheriff Paul Laney to receive 9-1-1 Government Leader Award at 8th Annual 9-1-1 Honors Gala
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Berg Attends Freshman Forum with FMWF Chamber
03/25/11
Congressman Rick Berg commends community flood preparation efforts and discusses experiences from his first three months in office
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Rep. Berg Joins Dickinson Mayor Johnson in Discussing Regional Economic Development
03/21/11
This evening, Congressman Rick Berg joined Dickinson Mayor Dennis Johnson and representatives from St. Joseph's Hospital and Health Center to discuss the economic impact of energy development, manufacturing, tourism and population growth in southwestern North Dakota.
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Berg Meets with Dickinson Business Leaders
03/21/11
Berg joins more than a dozen community leaders to discuss economic development in the Dickinson region
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Berg Commends Community Leaders at Today's Flood Planning Meeting in Fargo
03/18/11
With more than 2.5 million sandbags filled and rapid response plans in place, Rep. Berg applauds community flood preparation efforts
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Berg Commends North Dakota Air National Guard Squadron
03/17/11
The 219th Security Forces Squadron, stationed at Minot Air Force Base, named 2010 Air National Guard Security Forces Squadron of the Year
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Berg Statement on North Dakota Census Findings
03/16/11
State population grows by 4.7 percent as North Dakota experiences positive job growth and a thriving economic climate
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Berg Statement on House Approval of Short-Term CR
03/15/11
Berg joins House in approving short-term spending measure to fund government for three-weeks, but emphasizes need for a long-term solution
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Berg Statement on the Senate Failure to Enact a Budget
03/09/11
With the monthly national deficit reaching a record high, the Senate votes against passing a budget measure to fund government for the remainder of FY 2011
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Berg Joins Congressional Coal Caucus
03/08/11
Today Congressman Rick Berg affirmed his commitment to supporting North Dakota's coal and energy industries by announcing his membership in the Congressional Coal Caucus.
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Berg Votes to Repeal Burdensome 1099 Mandate
03/03/11
A co-sponsor of H.R. 4, the "Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimination Act of 2011," Berg votes to repeal the onerous requirement
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Berg Remarks in Support of "Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimination Act of 2011"
03/03/11
A co-sponsor of the 1099 repeal, Berg encourages the elimination of this onerous mandate that harms American small businesses
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Rep. Berg Urges President Obama to Expeditiously Move Forward on Free Trade Agreements
03/01/11
Berg joins two-thirds of House freshman in signing letter to the President encouraging expanded U.S. trade opportunities
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Rep. Rick Berg Co-Sponsors Repeal of 1099 Reporting Provisions
02/17/11
House Ways and Means Committee approves repeal legislation this afternoon
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Berg Successfully Offers Amendment to Designate Test Sites for Unmanned Aircraft Systems
02/16/11
Would Empower the FAA Administrator to Create Four New Test Sites
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Statement from Rep. Rick Berg on the President's Budget Proposals
02/14/11
Congressman Rick Berg released the following statement today in response to President Obama's budget proposals for FY 2012
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Statement from Rep. Rick Berg on Florida Ruling that the Health Care Law's Individual Mandate is Unconstitutional
01/31/11
Congressman Rick Berg released the following statement today in response to a Florida federal judge ruling that the individual mandate found in President Obama's health care law is unconstitutional. North Dakota was one of twenty-six states participating in the lawsuit.
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Statement from Rep. Rick Berg on New Deficit Estimates
01/26/11
Congressman Rick Berg released the following statement today in response to the Congressional Budget Office federal budget deficit estimates released this morning
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Rep. Rick Berg Response to the President's State of the Union Address
01/26/11
Congressman Rick Berg released the following statement this evening in response to President Obama's State of the Union address
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Rep. Rick Berg Votes in Support of "Repeal of the Job-Killing Health Care Law Act"
01/19/11
House votes to repeal health care law by a vote of 245-189
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Rep. Rick Berg Statement in Support of "Repeal of the Job-Killing Health Care Law Act"
01/19/11
In speech on House floor, Rep. Rick Berg advocates for the repeal of the job-killing health care law
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Rep. Rick Berg to Co-Sponsor Repeal of Government Takeover of Health Care
01/07/11
Rep. Berg will join Majority Leader Cantor as an original co-sponsor for "Repealing the Job-Killing Health Care Law Act"
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Rep. Rick Berg Appointed to Three House Subcommittees
01/06/11
A member of Ways and Means, Rep. Berg is to serve on subcommittees for Select Revenue Measures, Human Resources and Social Security
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Rep. Rick Berg Sworn-In as North Dakota's Congressman
01/05/11
Rep. Berg will serve as a member of the new Republican majority in the 112th Congress
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315 Main Street, Suite 203
Minot, ND 58701
Phone: 701-420-2926
Fax: 701-235-9767
Hours: Monday-Friday
8:00AM-5:00PM Central Time

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