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    Mar 16

    Watch why we need small banks & credit unions across rural America so they’re better able to lend to families & small business & support our rural communities

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  2. This article points out that I’ve been able to get a lot done for North Dakota in the U.S. Senate—and the Center for Effective Lawmaking named me as one of the most effective members of Congress. Read more 👉

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  3. ICYMI: Last Monday, Roosevelt Park Zoo in gained a new resident with the birth of a baby bison named Cindy Lou, after longtime staff member Cindy Palen. Does she have her own Twitter yet?

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  4. Farmers, ranchers, & all owners know just how important it is to have access to foreign markets, & they deserve to know exactly how the administration’s proposed tariffs would affect their ability to succeed & compete, that’s why I’m urging to look more closely.

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  5. Called on to analyze the impact of the administration’s tariff policies on American —policies that could deal a real blow to small businesses supporting the majority of jobs in ND & across our country. Farmers & ranchers need smart policy—not trade wars.

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  6. Thanks to Hunter Andes at for the chance to talk abt why it’s important for ND’s legislators to work together to get results for our state. That’s how I try to work every day in the US Senate—by making ND my priority. Read more in .

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  7. Proud to dedicate this week as , honoring the hard work of our public servants like police officers, postal workers, servicemembers defending us overseas & gov employees. Their work is essential to the strength & safety of our communities.

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  8. This April I hosted a discussion in Jamestown highlighting successful women-owned businesses & heard from successful women small business owners about how they started, maintain & expand their businesses. Read more in the .

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  9. represent 96% of employers in North Dakota. Earlier this month I stopped by Hillsboro Cafe, a great example of an ND small business creating local jobs & a sense of community.

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  10. May is National & for , it's important to learn the definitions & types of childhood trauma, which can have a lifelong impacts. Learn more on this interactive website from :

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  11. Thanks to all the folks that helped raise awareness about the epidemic of missing & murdered Native American today. Please keep it up—we can only start working toward real change when this issue is brought out of the shadows

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  12. The support volunteers provide to ND farm & ranch families in need is an inspiring example of ND community values. Happy to highlight their ongoing work this

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  13. May 5

    Combating the crisis of missing & murdered Native American women is about hope, justice & letting Native women across the country know that they're —and that’s what aims to help achieve.

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  14. Lindsay Vivier White from Turtle Mountain was friendly and outgoing—but her life was cut short and her family now lives with unanswered questions. This should not be happening in America.

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  15. Young Native American women like Lakota are robbed of their bright futures, and we must put a stop to it. These woman are . We must raise awareness about & stop these crimes from happening.

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  16. Mona Lisa was kind & caring. Her family has lived for 38 yrs without the closure & justice they deserve. Share her story, show your support, & together we can work to combat the crisis of missing & murdered Native American women.

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  17. After 25 years, Monica Wickre's family wants justice for their daughter, sister & mother. Too many families likes Monica's are forced to live without answers and closure. Monica deserves better.

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  18. Stella Marie Trottier-Graves from Belcourt lived an adventurous & fearless life & was loved by all who met her. But almost 8 years later and her family has no justice. These are the stories that need to be heard. Please share.

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  19. On my podcast, , I spoke w/ experts & advocates about their work to help indigenous women overcome obstacles & hardships & my bill, , which aims to help. Listen to the episode here:

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  20. would also require certain federal agencies to solicit recommendations from Tribes on improved access to local, regional, state & federal crime databases & criminal justice information systems during the annual consultations mandated by the

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  21. The crisis of missing & murdered indigenous women urgently needs more attention, which is why I intro’d help law enforcement crack down on these horrible crimes. We must make sure women like Savanna are

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