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VIDEO: North Dakota Lawmaker Would Like the Capitol’s Enhanced Security to end, Eventually

VIDEO: North Dakota Lawmaker Would Like the Capitol’s Enhanced Security to end, Eventually

by Amanda Rooker | Feb 9, 2021 | Featured, Politics, Topics

WASHINGTON — Yogananda D. Pittman, the acting chief of the Capitol Police, is calling for vast improvements to the Capitol building’s physical security after insufficient safeguards left the building, and the people inside, vulnerable during the January 6th...
VIDEO: Minnesota, North Dakota Senators discuss Biden’s choice to lead USDA

VIDEO: Minnesota, North Dakota Senators discuss Biden’s choice to lead USDA

by Amanda Rooker | Feb 9, 2021 | Politics, Topics

WASHINGTON – During his confirmation hearing last Wednesday, Agriculture Secretary nominee Tom Vilsack addressed climate change, food insecurity and economic hardships brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Vilsack is one step closer to leading USDA, a role he held for...

VIDEO: North Dakota lawmakers discuss importance of Keystone XL after President stopped it

by Amanda Rooker | Feb 9, 2021 | Environment, Topics

WASHINGTON – During his first day in office, President Joe Biden put a stop to the proposed Keystone XL Pipeline. At the Capitol, several North Dakota lawmakers say a presidential permit is not required and introduced legislation in the House and the Senate last...
Appeals Court Rules Dakota Access Pipeline Can Continue Operating Without a Key Permit

Appeals Court Rules Dakota Access Pipeline Can Continue Operating Without a Key Permit

by Amanda Rooker | Feb 3, 2021 | Business & Tech, Featured

WASHINGTON — In the latest legal battle over the Dakota Access pipeline last Tuesday, a federal appeals court   upheld most of a lower court ruling that said  oil can continue to flow through the pipeline, but confirmed that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers did...
VIDEO: Unprecedented security in Washington for Biden’s inauguration

VIDEO: Unprecedented security in Washington for Biden’s inauguration

by Amanda Rooker | Jan 21, 2021 | Inauguration, Topics

WASHINGTON – Following attacks on the U.S. Capitol last week. The FBI has issued a bulletin warning of threats to state capitols as well as the potential for further violence in DC. An unprecedented level of security in the nation’s capital. Road closures, seven foot...
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