BISMARCK, ND (KXNET) — Senator John Hoeven took to the Senate floor today, urging colleagues to pass a clean, short-term continuing resolution to reopen the government.
Today, Senator Hoeven emphasized the need to focus on key priorities, including passing appropriations bills and supporting U.S. agriculture producers facing challenges from China's trade tactics.
His push comes as Senate Democrats blocked a clean continuing resolution that would fund the government through November 21.
He also stressed the importance of resuming bipartisan work on appropriations and providing immediate aid to farmers struggling with low commodity prices and high production costs driven by China.
"Our farmers are having a hard time right now, as you well know," Sen. Hoeven said. "As the administration w