Senator John Thune (R-SD), member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, today announced the introduction of the Permanent Emergency Agricultural Assistance Act, legislation that would authorize a permanent agriculture disaster program for the 2007 crop year and future crop years. Senator Thune is the lead Republican sponsor. “As unfortunate as it... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune today sent a letter to White House Office of Management and Budget Director Rob Portman requesting that the Administration include $35 million in funding for the Lewis and Clark Rural Water Project as it finalizes the fiscal year 2008 budget, which will be submitted to Congress in... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune (R-SD) today issued the following statement regarding the swearing-in of the 110th Congress: “With the start of a new year and a new Congress, I’m excited about the opportunities that lie ahead to make a positive difference for South Dakotans and the country. I look forward to... Continue Reading
President Bush signed into law Senator John Thune’s S. 2205, the “Blunt Reservoir and Pierre Canal Land Conveyance Act of 2006.” This legislation will officially decommission the Blunt Reservoir and Pierre Canal features of the Oahe Irrigation Project that was planned by the federal government under the Flood Control Act... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune today issued the following release regarding the end of the open season for enrollment in a Medicare prescription drug plan: Since November 15, new Medicare beneficiaries in South Dakota have had the option of enrolling in a Medicare prescription drug plan and those currently enrolled in a... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune made the following comments today regarding the passing of President Gerald Ford: “Gerald Ford was a man who answered when his nation called. He was a war hero, distinguished Congressional leader, Vice President and President of the United States. He was selfless as he put the interests... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune today issued the following Christmas greeting: “As we gather with our families and loved ones this holiday season, I want to wish every South Dakotan a safe and Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year. We are fortunate to live in a state where family comes first,... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune today sent a letter to the U.S. Secretary of the Interior, Dirk Kempthorne, requesting that he extend the comment period for the Black-footed Ferret Reintroduction Plan for at least 30 days. The text of Senator Thune’s letter is below: Mr. Dirk KempthorneSecretary, U.S. Department of Interior1849 C... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune and his wife Kimberley today issued the following statement regarding news that fellow South Dakota Senator Tim Johnson has been hospitalized: “Our prayers are with Senator Johnson and his family during this difficult time. We encourage all South Dakotans to keep him and his family in their... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune today issued the following statement after Senate passage of the Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006: “With Christmas around the corner, the Senate’s action today helped take the Ba Humbug out of Uncle Sam,” Thune said. “Today’s passage of the Tax Relief and Health Care... Continue Reading
The U.S. House of Representatives passed by unanimous consent S.2205 the “Blunt Reservoir and Pierre Canal Land Conveyance Act of 2006.” This legislation will officially decommission the Blunt Reservoir and Pierre Canal features of the Oahe Irrigation Project that was planned by the federal government under the Flood Control Act... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune today applauded the extension of a 54-cent-per-gallon tariff on imported ethanol through January 1, 2009. “This tariff promotes ethanol production here at home and guarantees a greater market to corn-growers,” said Thune. “Our existing federal incentives have energized renewable fuel production here in the U.S. You don’t... Continue Reading
