Senator John Thune made a statement after today’s “Gang of Ten” meeting. The “Gang of Ten,” of which Senator Thune is an original member, is a bipartisan group of Senators committed to addressing high gas prices by expanding domestic oil production and reducing consumption. “The energy crisis we face in... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune today commented on Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Stephen Johnson’s decision to delay a determination regarding the request by the Governor of Texas to waive the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS). The EPA has indicated that a decision to grant the waiver would not be reached by the... Continue Reading
A coalition of U.S. Senators has pressed U.S. EPA Administrator Stephen Johnson for a meeting soon, prior to a decision on the Renewable Fuels Standard. Recent press reports indicated that Texas Governor Rick Perry met behind closed doors with Administrator Johnson on July 9 to discuss Governor Perry’s request for... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune made the following statement today regarding the Senate Democrats’ filibuster that resulted in $2 billion in LIHEAP funding being removed from a spending bill: “Today’s action by the Senate Democrats will deprive South Dakota’s neediest from crucial emergency heating funds. This winter’s freezing temperatures have put an... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune made the following statement today regarding the Senate Democrats’ filibuster against expanding oil production in Alaska, which would provide long-term funding for LIHEAP, as well as $2 billion for immediate LIHEAP funding: “Senate Democrats are obstructing an effort to pass legislation that provides America a chance to... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune (R-SD) today issued the following statement as oil companies began releasing third quarter profits and House Republican Leadership called on oil companies to explain their profits and what efforts they are making to bring down the cost of fuel: “I commend the House Republican Leadership for stepping... Continue Reading
Sen. John Thune (R-SD) today praised the Administration for approving the sale of 11 million barrels of crude oil from the nation’s emergency oil stockpiles and called on Senate colleagues to support ANWR exploration to further alleviate gas prices and secure the nation’s energy supply. Combined with the 12.6 million... 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’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
Senator John Thune led a bipartisan group of a dozen lawmakers this week in urging House and Senate Transportation conferees to preserve the bio-based transportation research provision he advocated in the Senate-passed Highway Bill. The Sun Grant Initiative seeks to facilitate the development of biobased energy technologies at the regional... Continue Reading
The U.S. Senate began debate on the long-stalled energy bill today, moving closer to establishing a renewable fuels standard (RFS) and reducing America’s dependence on foreign sources of oil. As debate began, Senate Energy Committee Chairman Pete Domenici introduced an amendment on behalf of Senator John Thune to establish an... Continue Reading
