Senator John Thune today expressed disappointment over the defeat of a biodiesel tax credit amendment offered by Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) by a vote of 41-58. The Grassley amendment would have extended the biodiesel tax credit, which expired in 2009, through December 31, 2010. “Today’s vote to extend the biodiesel... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune today expressed disappointment over the defeat of a bipartisan amendment offered by Senator Mike Johanns (R-Neb.) to repeal the costly and burdensome paperwork mandate included in the recently enacted health care bill, which requires that every business, charity, and local and state government entity submit 1099 tax... Continue Reading
U.S. Senator John Thune today announced his nomination of Michael and Emily Beck of Keystone for the 2010 Angels in Adoption Award, which is presented by the Congressional Coalition on Adoption. The Becks have adopted four children out of foster care, three of which are siblings. “Michael and Emily have... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune today commented on the announcement that the Air Force has released a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (Draft EIS) on its plans to expand the Powder River Training Complex airspace. The Draft EIS will now be open to public comment and the Air Force will host a series... Continue Reading
The Veterans Disability Compensation Automatic COLA Act (S. 3359), introduced by Senator John Thune, was added today as an amendment by Senator Richard Burr (R-N.C.) to the Claims Processing Improvement Act of 2010 (S. 3517). If passed into law, this legislation would provide automatic cost-of-living adjustments to benefits each year... Continue Reading
U.S. Senator John Thune praised the Tribal Law and Order Act (TLOA) that was signed into law today. Thune was an original cosponsor of the TLOA, which passed the Senate by Unanimous Consent on June 26, 2010. “After working on the Tribal Law and Order Act for over three years,... Continue Reading
U.S. Senator John Thune, along with 23 Senators, sent a letter today to Department of Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner to voice concern over the Administration’s reported proposal to provide tax breaks for trial lawyers, and request more information on such efforts. “While families and small businesses across our country struggle... Continue Reading
U.S. Senator John Thune today introduced legislation that will begin to tackle the nation’s ballooning $13 trillion debt by reforming the budget process and cutting federal spending and borrowing. “As families across our country make tough financial choices to live within their means, Washington continues to spend borrowed money at... Continue Reading
U.S. Senator John Thune has been awarded the National Taxpayers Union (NTU) 2009 Taxpayers’ Friend Award, based on a comprehensive rating of his voting record on tax, trade, regulatory, and fiscal policy. NTU, a nonprofit, nonpartisan citizen group whose mission is to work toward lower taxes and smaller government at... Continue Reading
U.S. Senator John Thune today commended the House of Representatives’ passage of the Tribal Law and Order Act (TLOA). Thune was an original cosponsor of the TLOA, which passed the Senate by Unanimous Consent on June 26, 2010. “Ensuring safety and rule of law in Indian Country is vital to... Continue Reading
U.S. Senator John Thune had an amendment accepted today by the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee to the 2010 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Reauthorization Bill, which will provide for NASA’s continued coordination with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) on Earth monitoring and other important science activities through... Continue Reading
U.S. Senator John Thune today made the following statement regarding Elena Kagan’s nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court: “After meeting with Solicitor General Kagan and after careful deliberation, I cannot support her confirmation to the Supreme Court. While Ms. Kagan’s background in academia is impressive, I have deep reservations about... Continue Reading
