Senator John Thune today was selected as a deputy whip for the 109th Congress. As deputy whip, Senator Thune (R-SD) will support Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) in his role as Majority Whip, primarily by building support for Republican legislative priorities and assisting with floor operations. “John will be an excellent... Continue Reading
To strengthen America’s food supply and South Dakota’s beef industry, Sen. John Thune today cosponsored legislation to modify the Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) legislation. The legislation, sponsored by Senator Conrad Burns (R-MT), will move up the mandatory COOL implementation date by one year to September 2005. “The voluntary program... Continue Reading
To protect the institution of marriage from activist judges, Senator John Thune co-sponsored the Marriage Protection Amendment introduced in the U.S. Senate today. If approved, the constitutional amendment would guarantee that marriage remains between one man and one woman. “The tradition of marriage between one man and one woman is... Continue Reading
“President Bush’s inauguration today is an opportunity for all Americans to come together to celebrate our democracy. I look forward to working with him on many of the issues facing our state and nation. The President’s speech appropriately paid tribute to our men and women in uniform who are courageously... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune today announced $866,561 in U.S. Department of Labor funds that will go to workers who lost their jobs for trade-related reasons. The funding, provided through the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) program, will enable the State of South Dakota to provide training to workers certified as eligible to... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune announced the opening of his state offices today. Senator Thune’s offices will be located in Aberdeen, Rapid City and Sioux Falls. “I am pleased to announce that all three of our South Dakota state offices are up and running. While there are more arrangements to make, the... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune (R-S.D.) announced today he has been selected to chair the Subcommittee on Superfund and Waste Management. This position is part of Senator Thune’s responsibilities as a member of the Environment and Public Works Committee. “It’s a distinct honor as a freshman Senator to receive this Chairmanship,” said... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune sent a letter to President Bush today requesting that the Canadian border remained closed to beef imports in light of the recent announcement of another case of BSE (Mad Cow Disease) in Canada. Senator Thune’s letter to President Bush read in part, “I respectfully urge you to... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune (R-S.D.) today announced a Department of Labor grant of up to $2.17 million to assist dislocated workers in South Dakota. The National Emergency Grant will have an initial release of $795,000 with the remainder of the funds to follow. “These funds will help many South Dakotans who... Continue Reading
