U.S. Senator John Thune and three other members of the Senate Agriculture Committee met July 17 in an executive session with U.S. Trade Representative Susan Schwab to discuss her negotiating positions on agriculture during World Trade Organization (WTO) talks, which resume in Geneva, Switzerland, on July 21, 2008. “It’s no... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune hosted a meeting in his office today with Mr. Michael Donley, Acting Secretary of the Air Force, General Norton Schwartz, the President’s nominee to be Air Force Chief of Staff, and General Duncan McNabb, the President’s nominee to be Commander, U.S. Transportation Command. “As a member of... Continue Reading
The U.S. Senate today passed S. 2731, a $50 billion foreign assistance bill, which includes Senator John Thune’s amendment directing $2 billion to address tribal issues. The Thune amendment redirects $1 billion in funding for law enforcement and improved health care in Indian Country — as well as $1 billion... Continue Reading
The U.S. Senate today passed Senator John Thune’s amendment to S. 2731, a $50 billion foreign assistance bill. The Thune amendment redirects $1 billion in funding for law enforcement and improved health care in Indian Country as well as $1 billion for water projects on reservations across the nation. Under... Continue Reading
The U.S. Senate tomorrow is scheduled to pass Senator John Thune’s amendment to S. 2731, a $50 billion foreign assistance bill. The Thune amendment redirects $1 billion in funding for law enforcement and improved health care in Indian Country as well as $1 billion for water projects on reservations across... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune today praised a study released by South Dakota Attorney General Larry Long. The study compiles data from both state and federal law enforcement entities and attempts to identify the perpetrators of violent crime in Indian Country. “In order to combat the serious problem of crime in Indian... Continue Reading
Last night U.S. Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and John Thune (R-SD) introduced a bill (S. 3251) which would ensure eligible farmers suffering crop losses would receive advance disaster payments from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in the calendar year crop losses occur. Grassley and Thune and other members of... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune announced today that the Senate Appropriations Committee approved the Fiscal Year 2009 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD) bill and the Energy and Water Appropriation bill – both of which include important funding priorities for South Dakota. “Today’s committee passage of these important funding... Continue Reading
Yesterday Senator John Thune visited the Standing Rock Reservation to see first-hand the work being done as a result of Operation Dakota Peacekeeper. Senator Thune was given a tour by Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Chairman Ron His Horse Is Thunder, Director of the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Office of... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune announced today that the United States Department of Agriculture has approved a $200,000 grant for the Oglala Lakota College in Kyle. “These important resources will go directly toward improving facilities and creating a better learning environment for Oglala Lakota College students,” Thune said. This funding will be... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune announced today that the United States Department of Health and Human Services has approved a $443,093 grant for the Lakota Fund in Kyle. “These important resources will lead to stronger social and economic development on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation,” Thune said. This funding will assist the... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune announced today that the United States Department of the Treasury has approved a $100,000 grant for the Sicangu Fund in Mission. “This important funding will directly strengthen and support Native American small businesses,” Thune said. “Every year, we count on small businesses to fuel South Dakota’s economy... Continue Reading
