President Bush signed into law Senator John Thune’s S. 2205, the “Blunt Reservoir and Pierre Canal Land Conveyance Act of 2006.” This legislation will officially decommission the Blunt Reservoir and Pierre Canal features of the Oahe Irrigation Project that was planned by the federal government under the Flood Control Act... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune today issued the following release regarding the end of the open season for enrollment in a Medicare prescription drug plan: Since November 15, new Medicare beneficiaries in South Dakota have had the option of enrolling in a Medicare prescription drug plan and those currently enrolled in a... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune made the following comments today regarding the passing of President Gerald Ford: “Gerald Ford was a man who answered when his nation called. He was a war hero, distinguished Congressional leader, Vice President and President of the United States. He was selfless as he put the interests... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune today issued the following Christmas greeting: “As we gather with our families and loved ones this holiday season, I want to wish every South Dakotan a safe and Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year. We are fortunate to live in a state where family comes first,... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune today sent a letter to the U.S. Secretary of the Interior, Dirk Kempthorne, requesting that he extend the comment period for the Black-footed Ferret Reintroduction Plan for at least 30 days. The text of Senator Thune’s letter is below: Mr. Dirk KempthorneSecretary, U.S. Department of Interior1849 C... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune and his wife Kimberley today issued the following statement regarding news that fellow South Dakota Senator Tim Johnson has been hospitalized: “Our prayers are with Senator Johnson and his family during this difficult time. We encourage all South Dakotans to keep him and his family in their... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune today issued the following statement after Senate passage of the Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006: “With Christmas around the corner, the Senate’s action today helped take the Ba Humbug out of Uncle Sam,” Thune said. “Today’s passage of the Tax Relief and Health Care... Continue Reading
The U.S. House of Representatives passed by unanimous consent S.2205 the “Blunt Reservoir and Pierre Canal Land Conveyance Act of 2006.” This legislation will officially decommission the Blunt Reservoir and Pierre Canal features of the Oahe Irrigation Project that was planned by the federal government under the Flood Control Act... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune today applauded the extension of a 54-cent-per-gallon tariff on imported ethanol through January 1, 2009. “This tariff promotes ethanol production here at home and guarantees a greater market to corn-growers,” said Thune. “Our existing federal incentives have energized renewable fuel production here in the U.S. You don’t... Continue Reading
A provision authored by Senator Ken Salazar (D-CO) and Senator John Thune (R-SD) that would establish an Office of Rural Health Care within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) was approved by Congress. The provision is part of S. 3421 which authorizes major medical facility projects and major medical facility... Continue Reading
The U.S. Senate today approved legislation authored by Senators Tim Johnson and John Thune that would provide compensation to members of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe who have suffered land loss or damages as a result of the Pick Sloan projects on the Missouri River. S. 1535, the Cheyenne River... Continue Reading
Today the U.S. Senate passed S.2205 the “Blunt Reservoir and Pierre Canal Land Conveyance Act of 2006.” This legislation would officially decommission the Blunt Reservoir and Pierre Canal features of the Oahe Irrigation Project that was planned by the federal government under the Flood Control Act of 1944. The 190,000... Continue Reading
