Today, Senator John Thune announced that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) approved an additional X-ray machine for the Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD). This upgrade will support the airport’s anticipated passenger needs by cutting wait times while still ensuring excellent detection and screening to protect passengers and airport personnel from... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune made the following comments today after voting against a Democrat sponsored plan to retreat from Iraq: “Today I voted against the Democrats’ plan to announce to our enemies the time and place of America’s surrender because this plan defies common sense, dishonors the sacrifices and progress made... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune released additional details today about the upcoming field hearing of the Energy Subcommittee of the Senate Ag Committee scheduled for Wednesday, April 4th in Brookings. “I am looking forward to hearing the testimony of the witnesses that are scheduled to speak,” said Thune. “I am hoping that... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune today co-sponsored a bill to authorize the president to posthumously award the Medal of Honor to Master Sergeant Woodrow Keeble for his brave service during the Korean War. Master Sergeant Keeble, who was a member of the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Tribe, would be the first Dakota Sioux to... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune today introduced S. 975, legislation that would allow South Dakota, North Dakota, Wyoming, and Colorado to make an agreement to share resources and aid each other in fighting forest fires. In order for states to officially work together under such an agreement, Congressional approval is required. Cosponsors... Continue Reading
The Senate today accepted an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2008 Budget Resolution, offered by Senator John Thune, which would require 60 votes in the Senate in order to pass any legislation that raises taxes on family farmers, family ranchers, or small businesses. The Democrats’ proposed budget includes a tax... Continue Reading
The Senate today passed Senator John Thune’s amendment to the Fiscal Year 2008 Budget Resolution that would provide for a total of $99 million in funding for the COPS Meth Hot Spots Program for 2008. This important program trains state and local law enforcement to investigate and lock up meth... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune made the following comments today regarding the Senate Democrats’ Fiscal Year 2008 Budget, which calls for the largest tax increase in U.S. history: “Today the Senate Democrats passed a fiscally irresponsible budget that would increase taxes by $700 billion. This would be the largest tax increase in... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune (R-SD) today offered an amendment with Senator Jon Kyl (R-AZ) to help bring about permanent death tax reform. This directly impacts family farms, ranches and small businesses. The amendment was offered to the Democrat Fiscal Year 2008 Budget Resolution. “Bringing about permanent, meaningful death tax reform is... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune announced today that he will be hosting a hearing of the U.S. Senate Agriculture Energy Subcommittee on Wednesday, April 4, 2007 at 10:00 AM CT in Brookings. Senator Thune is the Ranking Member on the Energy Subcommittee. This hearing will provide information for the Agriculture Committee as... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune today offered an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2008 Budget Resolution that would provide $99 million in funding for the COPS Meth Hot Spots Program for 2008. This important program trains state and local law enforcement to investigate and lock up meth offenders. You can access an... Continue Reading
enator John Thune today joined Indiana Senators Dick Lugar and Evan Bayh, and Bob Dinneen, President of the Renewable Fuels Association, at an event to host and recognize the Indy Racing League (IRL) for its commitment to renewable fuels and underscore the importance of ethanol to reducing our dependence on... Continue Reading
