The Hill’s 50 Wealthiest lawmakers

Hoeven’s wealth climbed by about $500,000 in 2011, mostly due to stock purchases.

The senator’s largest assets include two investments worth at least $5 million each in Westbrand Inc., a bank holding company based in Minot, N.D., and Northwest Respiratory Services, located in St. Paul, Minn. The North Dakota Republican also has a bank account worth a minimum of $1 million.

Hoeven was active in the stock market, picking up shares in AT&T, BlackRock Inc., General Mills, Google, Intel, Kraft Foods, Union Pacific and Procter & Gamble, among others.

Hoeven’s only liability is valued at at least $5 million and is with State Bank & Trust.

- Megan R. Wilson

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