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North Dakota democrats criticize a republican plan to cut oil extraction taxes.
Democratic lawmakers say the timing of this idea is all wrong.
Representative Corey Mock says there are still too many needs in oil country to reduce the extraction tax.
A portion of that tax goes back to local areas impacted by oil development.
North Dakota has one of the highest oil production and extraction tax in the nation.
Industry leaders have urged lawmakers to lower the tax in order for the state to stay competitive in oil development.
Mock refutes that.
<<(Rep. Corey Mock / (D) Grand Forks) "The fact of the matter is in the last six years under our current tax structure North Dakota went from being the 9th largest oil producing state to the second top producer. Again, all under this tax structure. So to say that our tax structure is unfriendly to oil development is untrue. We got to make sure the resources we are getting from our oil and natural gas are being put to work for the people of our state.">>
Democrats say Senate Bill 2336 will mean a loss of $600 million in the first five years.
Monday, May 20 2013 7:40 PM EDT2013-05-20 23:40:14 GMT
When a flooded road is closed, it forces drivers to take an alternate route, but if you see water rushing over a road and it's open, what do you do? "It's just kind of surreal, considering that we've
When a flooded road is closed, it forces drivers to take an alternate route, but if you see water rushing over a road and it's open, what do you do?
Monday, May 20 2013 6:49 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:49:14 GMT
Some people in the Bismarck/Mandan area are busy cleaning water out of their basements. Advanced Cleaning and Restoration has been working non stop since 2 a.m. Saturday morning. Bob Fettig says the
Some people in the Bismarck/Mandan area are busy cleaning water out of their basements.
Monday, May 20 2013 1:42 PM EDT2013-05-20 17:42:32 GMT
Sarah Gustin reports from Oliver County near Center. The area has received nearly 4 inches of rain since Friday. Sarah interviews Oliver County Extension Agent Rick Schmidt on the benefit of the rainfall
Sarah Gustin's interview with Oliver County Extension Agent, Rick Schmidt on rainfall.
Sunday, May 19 2013 10:40 PM EDT2013-05-20 02:40:22 GMT
Officials say some areas on the road near Jamestown were 10 to 14 inches deep. It may be hard to tell but this is actually interstate. Drivers were down to about five miles an hour just west of Jamestown
Two westbound semi trailers were swept off the road and had to be pulled out early Sunday, and some eastbound vehicles were stranded until the water receded enough to let them proceed.
Sunday, May 19 2013 10:37 PM EDT2013-05-20 02:37:32 GMT
A freedom ride was canceled due to the rainy conditions, but a barbecue, silent auction and fundraiser for a family in need went on as scheduled. Proceeds from this annual event usually go to a child
A freedom ride was canceled due to the rainy conditions, but a barbecue, silent auction and fundraiser for a family in need went on as scheduled.
The former head of the Internal Revenue Service heads to Capitol Hill on Tuesday, giving lawmakers their first opportunity to question the man who ran the agency when agents were improperly targeting tea party groups.
Lawmakers are getting their first chance to question the former head of the Internal Revenue Service, the man who ran the agency when agents were improperly targeting tea party groups.
It was a rare moment in relations between the media and the government: In 2008, FBI Director Robert Mueller called the top editors at The New York Times and The Washington Post to apologize because the bureau had...
It was a rare moment in relations between the media and the government: In 2008, FBI Director Robert Mueller called the top editors at The New York Times and The Washington Post to apologize because the bureau had improperly...
His latest legislative achievements put him in the vanguard of his party's liberal base. He's been a top fundraiser for President Barack Obama. And he's ramping up his travel to help fellow Democrats...
His latest legislative achievements put him in the vanguard of his party's liberal base. He's been a top fundraiser for President Barack Obama. And he's ramping up his travel to help fellow Democrats around the...
The Senate Judiciary Committee hopes to nail down an elusive compromise on high-tech visas and may punt a controversy over gay marriage to the full Senate as it makes final drafting decisions on immigration...
The Senate Judiciary Committee hopes to nail down an elusive compromise on high-tech visas and may punt a controversy over gay marriage to the full Senate as it makes final drafting decisions on immigration legislation that...
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Highways and streets in North Dakota are under the threat of damage because of heavy rain, although floodwaters have receded on Interstate 94 near Jamestown. State Transportation Department officials say there was water on...
A former suburban Chicago high school track star, home after his first year in college, has died after being shot while sitting in the back seat of an automobile.
A former suburban Chicago high school track star, home after his first year in college, has died after being shot while sitting in the back seat of an automobile.
Evangelist Franklin Graham prayed on a sidewalk outside the Pentagon Thursday after his invitation to a prayer service inside was withdrawn because of comments that insulted people of other religions. More>>
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