Senator John Thune (R-SD) has introduced S. 1085, the Informed Air Traveler Act of 2007, legislation that would ensure travelers are better informed about airline performance when booking travel, in light of increased flight delays and cancellations in recent years. “Whether it’s a firsthand experience or hearing a friend or... Continue Reading
U.S. Senator John Thune will meet with officials of the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) and other experts today to discuss the development of wind power generation in South Dakota. Thune will hear about issues which face the wind energy industry, including the capacity of existing electricity grid transmission... Continue Reading
U.S. Senator John Thune will address the Meth on Tribal Lands Training program in Pierre on Tuesday, April 10, 2007 at 10:30 AM CT at the George S. Mickelson Criminal Justice Center. The U.S. Senate recently passed the Thune Amendment to Combat Meth Abuse as part of the Fiscal Year... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune today visited the Sioux Valley Coop in Watertown to fill up on E-20 and discuss methods for providing greater access to ethanol blends like E-20 and E-85 across the country. Senator Thune highlighted his legislation that would provide incentives to gas station owners across the country who... Continue Reading
The office of the United States Trade Representative announced yesterday it had reached an agreement with South Korea on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA). However, the FTA does not give South Dakota beef producers the market access they deserve. “I am encouraged that certain sectors of agriculture, including wheat, corn,... Continue Reading
Today, Senator John Thune announced that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) approved an additional X-ray machine for the Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD). This upgrade will support the airport’s anticipated passenger needs by cutting wait times while still ensuring excellent detection and screening to protect passengers and airport personnel from... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune made the following comments today after voting against a Democrat sponsored plan to retreat from Iraq: “Today I voted against the Democrats’ plan to announce to our enemies the time and place of America’s surrender because this plan defies common sense, dishonors the sacrifices and progress made... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune released additional details today about the upcoming field hearing of the Energy Subcommittee of the Senate Ag Committee scheduled for Wednesday, April 4th in Brookings. “I am looking forward to hearing the testimony of the witnesses that are scheduled to speak,” said Thune. “I am hoping that... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune today co-sponsored a bill to authorize the president to posthumously award the Medal of Honor to Master Sergeant Woodrow Keeble for his brave service during the Korean War. Master Sergeant Keeble, who was a member of the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Tribe, would be the first Dakota Sioux to... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune today introduced S. 975, legislation that would allow South Dakota, North Dakota, Wyoming, and Colorado to make an agreement to share resources and aid each other in fighting forest fires. In order for states to officially work together under such an agreement, Congressional approval is required. Cosponsors... Continue Reading
The Senate today accepted an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2008 Budget Resolution, offered by Senator John Thune, which would require 60 votes in the Senate in order to pass any legislation that raises taxes on family farmers, family ranchers, or small businesses. The Democrats’ proposed budget includes a tax... Continue Reading
The Senate today passed Senator John Thune’s amendment to the Fiscal Year 2008 Budget Resolution that would provide for a total of $99 million in funding for the COPS Meth Hot Spots Program for 2008. This important program trains state and local law enforcement to investigate and lock up meth... Continue Reading
