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US Senate Passes Savanna’s Act

The bill has passed both the Senate and the House Judiciary Committee.

March 12, 2020

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WASHINGTON–Work continues on capitol hill this morning to finally get Savanna’s Act passed through Congress. The bill named for Savanna Greywind, the 22-year-old Fargo woman who was killed for her unborn baby, has passed both the Senate and the House Judiciary Committee. Greywind was a member of the Spirit Lake Tribe. Savanna’s Act would require the Justice Department to develop…

Coming Down the Home Stretch: Congressman Cramer Gears up for Election Day

The Republican nominee for Senate talked with potential voters at the NDSU tailgate

November 3, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Just days before his race with Democratic Senator Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND) comes to a close, Congressman Kevin Cramer (R-ND) decided to mix two of his favorite things together: meeting North Dakotans and enjoying some NDSU football. “There’s big crowds of voters, people that I know, so I just decided to come out here and say hi to friends,…

Senator Heitkamp Drums Up Support For Campaign Through Door-Knocking

The Senator teamed up with Democratic House Candidate Mac Schneider to knock doors

October 28, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Less than 24 hours after she went head–to–head with her opponent, Congressman Kevin Cramer (R-ND), on the debate stage, Senator Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND) fought through the rain to bring her message to the streets. Heitkamp says going from door–to–door gives her a more intimate connection with her supporters. “That opens up a whole new avenue of discussion. Just…

Cramer, Heitkamp Go Head-to-Head in First Debate in Bismarck

The two candidates went back and forth on major key issues

October 18, 2018

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BISMARCK, N.D. — With the eyes of the nation looking on, Senator Heidi Heitkamp and Congressman Kevin Cramer went toe–to–toe on the debate stage for the first time. After being clouded in controversy over her campaign team printing the names of sexual assault victims without their permission, Senator Heitkamp started the night with an apology. “This is a terrible mistake and…

Rep. Kevin Cramer Opens Up About Trump Visit, Upcoming Election

Cramer anticipates that Trump will make another appearance in North Dakota at a larger venue than Scheels Arena

July 3, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Ahead of November’s election with Senator Heidi Heitkamp for a seat in the U.S. Senate, Congressman Kevin Cramer says this race could demonstrate how civil politics really are in North Dakota. Fresh off President Trump’s visit to Fargo last week, Cramer says even though the political climate in the state might be rough and tumble at times, he…

North Dakota GOP Endorses U.S. Rep. Kevin Cramer for U.S. Senate

Cramer will face incumbent North Dakota Senator Heidi Heitkamp in November election

April 7, 2018

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GRAND FORKS, N.D. — During his speech to delegates at the Republican convention in Grand Forks, Cramer said “Washington has forgotten how to listen” and that there’s been too much taxation and too much regulation. With the endorsement secured, Cramer is now focused on the long campaign ahead. “There’s nothing like being with 1600 of your closest friends. Getting their…