Senator John Thune announced today that the United States Department of Health and Human Services has approved a $1,513,245 grant for the University of South Dakota. “These resources will enhance the important health research being done at the University of South Dakota,” Thune said. This funding will assist the University... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune announced today that the United States Department of Health and Human Services has approved a $63,930 grant for the Aberdeen Area Tribal Chairmen’s Health Board. “These resources will help the Aberdeen Area Tribal Chairmen’s Health Board promote health safety and disease prevention among residents to ensure a... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune announced today that the United States Department of Education has approved a $425,000 grant for the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe. “These resources will go directly toward providing quality vocational rehabilitation services for South Dakotans with disabilities,” Thune said. “This significant funding will be instrumental in helping these... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune announced today that the United States Department of Education has approved a $769,911 grant for the Oglala Sioux Tribe-Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. “These resources will go directly toward providing adequate transportation and quality job training for South Dakotans with disabilities,” Thune said. “This significant funding will be... Continue Reading
Today, the Senate Appropriations Committee approved at least $25 million of Senator John Thune’s requests for defense-related projects for South Dakota in the Fiscal 2006 Defense Authorization bill. “I am pleased to announce this significant funding that will continue to boost South Dakota’s already integral role in national defense efforts,”... Continue Reading
Sen. John Thune (R-SD) today met with U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice Nominee Judge John Roberts in his Washington, D.C. office: “My meeting with Judge Roberts today only furthered my high opinion of him and my confidence in his ability to serve as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court,” Thune... Continue Reading
Sen. John Thune (R-SD) today issued the following statement applauding the Senate Judiciary Committee’s vote to confirm Judge John Roberts’ nomination as Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. He urged his colleagues to follow suit: “The majority of Judiciary Committee Members—who studied Judge Roberts’ career and ability with high... Continue Reading
Sen. John Thune (R-SD) today introduced S. 1761, the Gulf Coast Recovery Act, to limit the liability that private contractors face as they work to clean up and rebuild those regions devastated by Hurricane Katrina. “Just as our nation witnessed following the 9/11 terrorist attacks, contractors are playing a major... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune announced today that the United States Department of Agriculture has approved a $766,000 loan and a $632,000 grant for the B-Y Water District in Southwest Bon Homme County. “I’m pleased to announce this important funding to provide South Dakota consumers with high-quality, reliable water service,” Thune said.... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune announced today that the United States Department of Agriculture has approved a $50,000 housing preservation grant for the NE South Dakota Community Action Program in Sisseton. “Owning a home is key to financial security,” Thune said. “I’m pleased to announce this important funding that will help low-income... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune announced today that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved a $72,145 loan for the Eureka Community Benevolent Hospital Association. Rural Development funds will be used in conjunction with other financing, including a Rural Development Economic Initiative Grant for the purchase of x-ray equipment. “The... Continue Reading
