“I applaud today’s action in the House of Representatives to protect the American flag. We are now closer than ever to protecting the American flag and honoring those who sacrificed so much defending it. As our troops fight to defend the principles of the American flag around the world, Congress... Continue Reading
Freshman Senators Richard Burr – NC, Tom Coburn – OK, Jim DeMint – SC, Johnny Isakson – GA, Mel Martinez – FL, John Thune – SD and David Vitter – LA today issued the following statement in response to comments made by Senator Dick Durbin – IL on the Floor... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune today called on Senator Dick Durbin to apologize for his inappropriate remarks made on the Senate floor Tuesday regarding U.S. Marines serving their country in the War on Terror. “Equating American Marines to Nazis is irresponsible and wrong. Senator Durbin owes our men and women in uniform... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is guaranteeing a $2,250,000 loan given by Dacotah Bank of Faulkton. The loan will be sourced by Dacotah Bank of Faulkton and will be used to construct the new Faulk County Memorial Hospital building as well as assist... Continue Reading
The U.S. Senate today approved an 8 billion gallon renewable fuels standard (RFS) proposed by Senators Pete Domenici and John Thune – a long-awaited victory for South Dakota farmers and American consumers. The Senate passed the amendment (70-26) less than 24 hours after Senate Energy Committee Chairman Pete Domenici introduced... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune today announced a $360,000 federal grant, awarded to the East River Electric Cooperative of South Dakota. This grant was given by the Rural Economic Development Plan on behalf of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The USDA Rural Economic Development grant program is part of the USDA’s ongoing... Continue Reading
The U.S. Senate began debate on the long-stalled energy bill today, moving closer to establishing a renewable fuels standard (RFS) and reducing America’s dependence on foreign sources of oil. As debate began, Senate Energy Committee Chairman Pete Domenici introduced an amendment on behalf of Senator John Thune to establish an... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture awarded a $740,000 loan to the Northeast South Dakota Economic Corporation (NESDEC) in Sisseton, South Dakota. The Rural Development funds will be used to assist the NESDEC in providing loans to clients who wish to start a business or... Continue Reading
With the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Commission having barely begun its work reviewing the Pentagon’s BRAC recommendations, U.S. Senators Olympia J. Snowe (R-ME) and John Thune (R-SD) are making sure the Department of Defense (DoD) does not attempt to get a head start on implementing its recommendations or prevent... Continue Reading
Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist today named Senator John Thune a member of the highway bill conference committee, assuring that South Dakota’s interests will be represented as Senate and House negotiators complete the Highway Bill. “There are some big differences between the House and Senate highway bills that must be... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune said his bill to delay the current BRAC round is gaining momentum at a press conference today with a bipartisan group of Senators and Representatives and three military associations. “There is momentum behind this legislation. We have broad bipartisan representation on the bill,” Thune said. “My view... Continue Reading
In response to the continuing refusal by the Department of Defense (DoD) to release all certified data and documentation related to its recent BRAC recommendations, Senators John Thune (R-SD) and Olympia J. Snowe (R-ME) today introduced legislation that would shut down the current BRAC round if DoD does not make... Continue Reading
