Senator John Thune joined both the Senate Cancer Coalition and the Congressional Heart and Stroke Coalition today, task forces designed to raise awareness and enhance public healthy policy. “Cancer and heart disease are top killers in America,” said Thune, R-SD. “Congress has a responsibility to raise awareness and support research... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune complimented the “amazing skill and determination of our troops” and said Iraqi security forces were improving, during a teleconference with reporters today. “We’re making dramatic strides in terms of the improvement of Iraqi soldiers,” Thune said. “That process is really coming along. Last Sunday the Iraqis provided... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune has hired four South Dakotans for his Rapid City office to assist with constituent services and legislation. Qusi Al-Haj will serve as the West River Director, overseeing all West River operations. Al-Haj served as the West River Campaign Director for Thune’s 2004 campaign. A Rapid City resident,... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune co-sponsored legislation introduced this week to limit Canadian beef imports after the border opens on March 7 this year. To protect American consumers and South Dakota ranchers, Thune’s legislation will modify the USDA rule that is set to open the border to Canadian beef to apply only... Continue Reading
“This year’s State of the Union comes at time of great challenge – but also great opportunity. I was glad the President reached out to members of both parties to solve problems and not pass them on to future generations. I hope both parties will unite behind the common goal... Continue Reading
South Dakota’s Congressional Delegation, U.S. Senators Tim Johnson (D-SD) and John Thune (R-SD) and Representative Stephanie Herseth (D-SD) today introduced legislation that passed the United States Senate last Congress to authorize the National Park Service to expand the boundary of Wind Cave National Park. “Wind Cave National Park is not... Continue Reading
Sen. John Thune will travel to Iraq this weekend for a first-hand look at the country after the elections, his office announced today. The Senator will meet with senior Iraqi and Coalition officials and thank South Dakota troops serving in Iraq. The South Dakota senator will join two other senators,... Continue Reading
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is awarding a grant and loan totaling nearly $290,000 to increase the water supply in Clay County, U.S. Senator John Thune announced today. A $103,000 grant and a $184,000 loan from federal Rural Development funds will go to increase water supply in the southern portion... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune, R-S.D., today said the upcoming elections in Iraq are a victory for Iraqi and Coalition forces. “The free elections in Iraq are a great milestone in the fight to create a stable and democratic Iraq,” Thune said. “These elections would not happen without the bravery, commitment and... Continue Reading
To promote safe and affordable prescription drugs, Senator John Thune joined three other freshman senators Wednesday to announce details of a new bipartisan, bicameral drug reimportation bill that was introduced in the U.S. Senate and House. The new legislation will give Americans immediate relief from the outrageously high cost of... Continue Reading
U.S. Senator John Thune announced today he is accepting applications for the position of United States Attorney for the District of South Dakota. The U.S. Attorney’s Office, which has regional offices in Sioux Falls, Rapid City, and Pierre, prosecutes federal crimes occurring in South Dakota and represents the United States... Continue Reading
Dr. Condoleezza Rice will be a strong advocate for the spread of freedom and winning the war against terrorism, Sen. John Thune said today as the Senate debated her nomination to be Secretary of State. “Dr. Rice embodies the best of America, with her distinguished professional career and admirable personal... Continue Reading
