Senator John Thune announced today that the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development has approved a $70,287 grant for the Sioux Falls Housing and Redevelopment Commission. “These important resources will allow the Sioux Falls Housing and Redevelopment Commission to continue to offer quality services and guidance to individuals... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune announced today that the United States Department of Health and Human Services has approved a $487,772 grant for the Aberdeen Area Tribal Chairmen’s Health Board. “These resources will help the Aberdeen Area Tribal Chairmen’s Health Board enhance dental care and ensure a healthier community,” Thune said. This... Continue Reading
John Thune (R-SD) today voted to confirm Judge John Roberts to be Chief Justice of the United States. “It was a great privilege to cast my vote to confirm Judge Roberts today as Chief Justice of the United States,” Thune said. “He is a man of strong moral character, high... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune announced today that the United States Department of Education has approved a $332,320 grant for Health Care Medical Technologies, Inc. in Sioux Falls. “These resources will go directly toward enhancing health education and promoting healthy lifestyles among South Dakota students and their families,” Thune said. This funding... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune announced today that the United States Department of Health and Human Services has approved a $1,513,245 grant for the University of South Dakota. “These resources will enhance the important health research being done at the University of South Dakota,” Thune said. This funding will assist the University... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune announced today that the United States Department of Health and Human Services has approved a $63,930 grant for the Aberdeen Area Tribal Chairmen’s Health Board. “These resources will help the Aberdeen Area Tribal Chairmen’s Health Board promote health safety and disease prevention among residents to ensure a... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune announced today that the United States Department of Education has approved a $425,000 grant for the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe. “These resources will go directly toward providing quality vocational rehabilitation services for South Dakotans with disabilities,” Thune said. “This significant funding will be instrumental in helping these... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune announced today that the United States Department of Education has approved a $769,911 grant for the Oglala Sioux Tribe-Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. “These resources will go directly toward providing adequate transportation and quality job training for South Dakotans with disabilities,” Thune said. “This significant funding will be... Continue Reading
Today, the Senate Appropriations Committee approved at least $25 million of Senator John Thune’s requests for defense-related projects for South Dakota in the Fiscal 2006 Defense Authorization bill. “I am pleased to announce this significant funding that will continue to boost South Dakota’s already integral role in national defense efforts,”... 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 issued the following statement applauding the Senate Judiciary Committee’s vote to confirm Judge John Roberts’ nomination as Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. He urged his colleagues to follow suit: “The majority of Judiciary Committee Members—who studied Judge Roberts’ career and ability with high... Continue Reading
