Senator John Thune today signed on as an original cosponsor of legislation to provide emergency agriculture disaster assistance (S. 3991), which was offered as an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2007 Military Construction Appropriations bill in hopes of passing drought relief before the adjournment of the 109th Congress. “I remain... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune announced today that two amendments he filed yesterday to the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Bill were passed by the Senate and may result in funding projects in South Dakota. The Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Bill now goes to conference with the House to... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune today filed three separate amendments to the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Bill that would fund projects in South Dakota. The first amendment would make available up to $500,000 for the Wagner Service Unit (WSU) Emergency Room for fiscal year 2007, pending implementation of a business... Continue Reading
“On Veterans Day, we pay tribute to our nation’s veterans, who symbolize the very best of America: honor, duty, and patriotism. We should remember the sacrifices made by these brave men and women every day, but this is a special day set aside just for them. “Each of America’s veterans... Continue Reading
Senators Tim Johnson and John Thune, Congresswoman Stephanie Herseth and Governor Mike Rounds today commented on a report issued by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) that touts the benefits of the DM&E rail improvement project for agricultural producers. The report highlights the benefits to the agriculture sector by... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune today issued the below statement following Senate passage of the conference report accompanying the FY2007 Defense Appropriations bill, which included several requests Senator Thune made on behalf of various South Dakota defense-related initiatives. The Defense Appropriations bill will now be sent to the President’s desk for his... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune today issued the following statement after Senate passage of the Secure Fence Act of 2006: “The United States is a nation of immigrants, but it is also a nation committed to the rule of law. America will continue to welcome immigrants to its shores, but they must... Continue Reading
“I’m disappointed this critical relief package was not passed before we adjourn for October,” Thune said. “The fight for disaster relief for South Dakota farmers and ranchers is far from over, however. As soon as the Senate comes back in November, I will be working with Senator Johnson to look... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune today visited with the returning South Dakota troops of Charlie Battery. He joined them for breakfast at Fort Dix Army Base in New Jersey. The soldiers of the South Dakota Army National Guard – Charlie Battery, 1st Battalion, 147th Field Artillery returned to the United States this... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune today voted in favor of the Military Commissions Act of 2006, which passed the Senate by a vote of 65 to 34. The Military Commissions Act would create a fair and constitutionally sound framework for trying suspected terrorists. Furthermore, the bill would protect both our nation’s intelligence... Continue Reading
Governor Mike Rounds, Senator Tim Johnson, Senator John Thune, and Congresswoman Stephanie Herseth announced today that U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Undersecretary Jeff Shane will visit Huron on Tuesday, October 3, 2006, to hear from supporters of the DM&E rail upgrade project. Members of the media are also invited to... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune today issued the following statement regarding the announcement by the Department of Health and Human Services that South Dakota is one of six states that has been selected to participate in the Own Your Future campaign, an aggressive education and outreach effort designed to help residents take... Continue Reading
