The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today it is initiating construction on the Mni Wasté Intake Relocation Project, which Senator John Thune helped secure $6 million in emergency funding for. The extension of the Tri County water intake will provide critical relief for 14,000 people in three South Dakota... Continue Reading
“With Americans paying more and more at the pump, today’s Presidential action lays the groundwork for greater energy security. Now for the first time in decades, America has a comprehensive energy policy. This long overdue legislation reduces America’s dependence on foreign sources of oil by making ethanol a cornerstone of... Continue Reading
“This critical legislation will protect South Dakota gun manufacturers against predatory lawsuits that seek to undermine legitimate businesses. By curbing irresponsible lawsuits that harm gun makers and drive up their cost of doing business, this bill serves the interests of hundreds of thousands of South Dakota sportsmen and hunters. I... Continue Reading
“After years of obstruction and delay, I’m proud the Congress is sending the President an energy plan. We are making ethanol a cornerstone of our energy policy, strengthening our economy and environment. This is a win-win for farmers and consumers across America looking for energy relief. Reducing our dependence on... Continue Reading
Today Senator John Thune applauded the U.S. Senate for passing (99-1) the $26.3 billion Fiscal Year 2006 Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations bill, which included $1.5 billion in funding to meet shortfalls for Fiscal Year 2005 Department of Veterans Affairs funding. “America’s veterans sacrificed much for our nation and it... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune secured $150 million worth of transportation projects for South Dakota and a total of $1.3 billion for transportation improvements across the state as a conferee to the transportation reauthorization bill. Under the conference agreement set to pass Congress, South Dakota will see a 30 percent increase in... Continue Reading
U.S. Senators Tim Johnson (D-SD) and John Thune (R-SD) today announced $225 million in project earmarks for South Dakota as part of the soon-to-be-passed Transportation Bill. Both Johnson and Thune were negotiators on the conference committee responsible for this much needed legislation. This bill, the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, and Efficient... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune is urging his colleagues to support the three BRAC-related amendments he introduced to the Defense Authorization bill. Each of the three amendments would empower Congress with critical information or options before voting on the BRAC Commission’s upcoming recommendations. The amendments are (1) delay base closures until completion... Continue Reading
“Homestake’s selection as one of only two finalists is very encouraging news for South Dakotans. I am confident that the Homestake Mine is the best site for the DUSEL project. This money allows us to produce a competitive design and fight to bring this project to the Black Hills, creating... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune tonight said he is pleased to see President Bush nominate a well-qualified judge who would strictly interpret the Constitution and called on his colleagues to give Judge John G. Roberts a fair and timely confirmation hearing: “Judge Roberts is a distinguished and intelligent judge who will strictly... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune today announced the U.S. Department of Labor is granting $1 million to the South Dakota Department of Labor to help the State initiate early planning for workers who could be at risk as a result of the current Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) round. The federal grant... Continue Reading
“Today’s vote is a major step towards a national energy policy that promotes ethanol and creates jobs. The Senate bill makes ethanol a cornerstone of our energy policy and creates jobs in America’s heartland. Since the Senate version includes the Domenici-Thune ethanol amendment for an 8 billion gallon Renewable Fuels... Continue Reading
