Senator John Thune today released a letter expressing his support for Governor Rounds’ effort to develop the Homestake Mine in Lead. “Cutting edge scientific research taking root in Western South Dakota will draw high paying jobs to our area. By investing in this high-tech underground lab now, we are transforming... Continue Reading
Today, Senator John Thune (R-SD) made the following statement regarding President Bush’s nomination of Harriet Miers to the Supreme Court: “The nomination and confirmation process of Judge Roberts was a fine example of the Senate performing its Constitutional responsibility of advice and consent. Just as Judge Roberts received a fair... 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 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
Sen. John Thune (R-SD) today praised the Administration for approving the sale of 11 million barrels of crude oil from the nation’s emergency oil stockpiles and called on Senate colleagues to support ANWR exploration to further alleviate gas prices and secure the nation’s energy supply. Combined with the 12.6 million... Continue Reading
Sen. John Thune (R-SD) today issued the following statement as the Senate Judiciary Committee began hearings on the confirmation of Judge John Roberts to the role of U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice: “Today marks the beginning of a historic and revered process. As we pay tribute to the legacy of... Continue Reading
Today Senator John Thune (R-SD) named Andi Fouberg as his Deputy Communications Director and Jessica Ferguson as his new Press Secretary. Fouberg has served the last nine months as Senator Thune’s Deputy State Director in Sioux Falls. Prior to that, she worked as the Director of Community Affairs for John... Continue Reading
Today Senator John Thune (R-SD) made the following statement regarding the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Commission’s decision to remove Ellsworth Air Force Base from the Department of Defense closure list: “This is a tremendous victory for the people of South Dakota and America’s national security. I commend the BRAC... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune announced today that the South Dakota Department of Education has been selected to receive a $1,153,930 GEAR-UP grant by the US Department of Education. GEAR-UP, Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs, is a discretionary grant program designed to increase the number of low-income students who... Continue Reading
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today it is initiating construction on the Mni Wasté Intake Relocation Project, which Senator John Thune helped secure $6 million in emergency funding for. The extension of the Tri County water intake will provide critical relief for 14,000 people in three South Dakota... Continue Reading
