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		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/congress-needs-a-balanced-budget-amendment-2/</loc>
		<lastmod>2011-07-01T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/congress-needs-a-balanced-budget-amendment/</loc>
		<lastmod>2011-07-08T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/missouri-river-senators-unite-to-prevent-future-flooding/</loc>
		<lastmod>2011-07-15T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/a-new-way-forward-for-biofuels/</loc>
		<lastmod>2011-07-21T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/south-dakota-s-budget-an-example-for-the-federal-government/</loc>
		<lastmod>2011-07-22T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/putting-the-federal-government-s-spending-and-taxation-into-perspective/</loc>
		<lastmod>2011-07-29T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/trade-agreements-are-good-for-south-dakota/</loc>
		<lastmod>2011-08-05T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/gratitude-for-men-and-women-in-uniform/</loc>
		<lastmod>2011-08-12T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/federal-regulations-continue-to-create-uncertainty-in-ag-industry/</loc>
		<lastmod>2011-08-19T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/10th-anniversary-of-9-11-american-resolve-continues-to-prevail/</loc>
		<lastmod>2011-09-02T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/helping-our-neighbors-recover-from-missouri-river-flood/</loc>
		<lastmod>2011-09-09T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/life-lessons-learned-on-the-field/</loc>
		<lastmod>2011-09-16T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/employer-support-of-guard-and-reserve-week/</loc>
		<lastmod>2011-09-23T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/update-on-traditional-ammunition-and-tackle-ban-lawsuit/</loc>
		<lastmod>2011-10-07T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/obama-administration-abandons-insolvent-obamacare-program/</loc>
		<lastmod>2011-10-14T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/celebrating-drug-prevention-and-awareness-in-our-schools/</loc>
		<lastmod>2011-10-21T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/corps-accepting-public-comment-on-historic-floodcorps-accepting-public-comment-on-historic-flood/</loc>
		<lastmod>2011-10-28T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/time-to-end-obama-s-class-struggle/</loc>
		<lastmod>2011-10-31T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/south-dakota-s-veterans-deserve-the-best/</loc>
		<lastmod>2011-11-04T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/fundamental-tax-reform-is-the-key-to-economic-prosperity/</loc>
		<lastmod>2011-11-04T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/celebrating-adoption-in-south-dakota/</loc>
		<lastmod>2011-11-11T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/south-dakota-blessings/</loc>
		<lastmod>2011-11-18T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/lending-a-hand-this-holiday-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2011-11-25T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/keystone-xl-delay-costs-jobs-revenue-for-south-dakota/</loc>
		<lastmod>2011-12-02T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/stopping-european-effort-to-tax-americans/</loc>
		<lastmod>2011-12-09T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/balanced-budget-amendment-needed-for-fiscal-sanity/</loc>
		<lastmod>2011-12-16T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/opportunities-challenges-ahead-in-new-year/</loc>
		<lastmod>2011-12-23T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/sd-tradition-of-balancing-budget-should-be-model-for-washington/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-01-06T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/restoring-america-s-economic-standing-in-the-world/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-01-13T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/learning-by-listening/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-01-20T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/new-opportunity-to-serve-south-dakota/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-01-27T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/traditional-family-farm-operations-threatened-by-new-department-of-labor-rules/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-02-03T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/big-government-threatens-religious-freedom-first-amendment-rights/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-02-10T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/fight-against-controversial-farm-labor-rules-continues/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-02-17T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/south-dakota-is-model-for-economic-development/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-02-24T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/pain-at-the-pump-2/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-03-02T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/memories-of-mom/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-03-09T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/two-year-anniversary-of-obamacare-broken-promises-continue-to-hurt-south-dakotans/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-03-16T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/health-care-law-s-flaws-obvious/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-03-22T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/on-keystone-president-tries-to-have-his-cake-and-eat-it-too/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-03-23T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/the-military-child-s-sacrifice/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-03-30T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/death-and-taxes/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-04-06T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/bill-to-provide-more-accountability-quicker-response-to-pine-beetle-epidemic/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-04-13T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/safe-digging-practices-save-lives-protect-property/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-04-20T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/good-week-in-washington-for-south-dakota-s-agriculture-community/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-04-27T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/an-extra-special-mother-s-day/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-05-04T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/ellsworth-air-force-base-70-years-of-excellence/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-05-11T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/remembering-jim/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-05-18T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/all-grown-up/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-05-25T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/south-dakota-national-guard-celebrates-150th-anniversary/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-06-01T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/european-airline-tax-affront-to-american-sovereignty/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-06-06T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/remembrance-and-renewal/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-06-08T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/honoring-our-veterans/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-06-15T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/senate-2012-farm-bill-is-good-for-south-dakota/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-06-22T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/obama-where-is-the-recovery/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-06-22T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/reflections-on-liberty/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-06-29T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/caution-needed-during-wildfire-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-07-06T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/hitting-the-highway/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-07-13T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/supporting-small-business-success/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-07-20T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/senate-must-pass-sequestration-transparency/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-07-24T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/meatless-monday-bad-for-south-dakota/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-07-27T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/oahe-dam-celebrating-50-years-of-energy-production-and-recreation/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-08-03T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/the-death-tax-threatens-family-farms-and-businesses/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-08-10T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/last-chance-for-summer-fun/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-08-17T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/staying-connected/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-08-24T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/adoption-creates-healthy-loving-families/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-08-31T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/south-dakotans-persevere/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-09-07T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/corps-water-fee-proposal-is-an-unprecedented-power-grab/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-09-14T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/u-s-air-force-celebrating-65-years-of-service/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-09-21T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/obamacare-higher-costs-and-fewer-jobs/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-09-28T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/pheasant-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-10-09T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/celebrating-homecoming-traditions/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-10-12T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/exercise-in-democracy/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-10-19T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/a-life-of-service/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-10-26T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/honoring-defenders-of-liberty/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-11-02T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/counting-our-blessings/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-11-09T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/national-american-indian-heritage-month-celebrating-traditions-overcoming-challenges/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-11-10T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/the-president-must-stop-the-illegal-e-u-tax-on-u-s-air-carriers-and-passengers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-11-16T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/support-small-businesses-this-holiday-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-11-23T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/request-for-additional-missouri-river-releases-threatens-south-dakota-interests/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-11-30T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/impact-aid-schools-may-soon-see-improvements-to-federal-payment-process/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-07T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/south-dakota-christmas-traditions/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-14T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/pine-beetle-response-project-good-for-south-dakota/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-21T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/obama-s-epa-director-damaged-south-dakota-s-economy/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-28T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/the-promise-challenge-of-a-new-year/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-01-04T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/the-path-forward-on-federal-spending/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-01-11T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/time-to-reform-the-broken-food-stamp-program/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-01-18T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/keystone-xl-pipeline-a-stimulus-plan-america-needs/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-01-25T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/secretary-shinseki-should-work-with-hot-springs-community-to-continue-care/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-02-01T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/the-risk-of-a-fiscal-crisis/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-02-08T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/improving-emergency-health-services-in-rural-areas/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-02-15T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/south-dakota-hoops/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-02-22T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/the-nature-of-the-beast/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-02-22T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/lackluster-presidential-leadership-on-sequester/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-01T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/south-dakota-agriculture-appreciation/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-11T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/advancing-healthcare-through-medical-licensure-portability/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/telehealth-lowering-costs-improving-patient-outcomes/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-27T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/obamacare-continues-to-drive-up-costs/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-29T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/epa-distributes-farmers-names-and-addresses-to-environmental-groups/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-04-05T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/the-president-s-budget-is-more-of-the-same-big-government-big-spending/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-04-12T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/remembering-george/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-04-19T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/faa-flight-delays-unnecessary-avoidable/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-04-26T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/mothers-in-our-lives/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-05-03T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/showing-appreciation-for-our-nation-s-military/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-05-10T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/defending-state-water-rights/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-05-17T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/summer-travel-should-not-mean-pain-at-the-pump/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-05-24T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/doing-our-part-to-prevent-wildland-fires/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-05-31T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/lessons-from-my-father/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-06-07T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/senate-s-2013-farm-bill-moves-ag-policy-in-the-wrong-direction/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-06-14T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/death-tax-destroys-a-lifetime-of-hard-work/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-06-21T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/remembering-the-uss-south-dakota/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-06-28T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/employer-mandate-delay-signals-larger-problems-for-obamacar/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-07-05T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/favorable-tax-structure-makes-south-dakota-a-great-place-to-do-business/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-07-12T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/education-department-should-focus-on-helping-students-not-implementing-obamacare/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-07-19T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/keeping-interest-rates-low-for-students/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-07-26T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/a-walk-down-the-aisle/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-08-02T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/the-importance-of-affordable-reliable-commercial-airline-service/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-08-09T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/searching-for-economic-recovery/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-08-16T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/fair-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-08-23T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/school-days/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-08-30T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/stop-mortgaging-young-americans-futures/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-09-06T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/emerging-importance-of-health-it/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-09-13T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/epa-s-war-on-affordable-energy/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-09-20T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/defending-our-hunting-and-fishing-traditions/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-09-27T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/senate-democrats-should-stop-blocking-funding-for-dod-civilians-national-guard-employees/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-10-04T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/west-river-resilience/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-10-11T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/pheasant-hunting-a-south-dakota-tradition/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-10-18T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/website-glitches-demonstrate-why-obamacare-isn-t-ready-for-primetime/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-10-25T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/generations-of-american-heroes/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-11-01T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/creating-loving-families-through-adoption/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-11-08T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/counting-blessings-and-giving-thanks/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-11-15T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/local-businesses-deserve-our-support/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-11-22T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/white-house-must-stop-protecting-political-allies-from-obamacare/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-11-29T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/simplifying-taxes-for-our-mobile-workforce/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-12-06T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/tis-the-season-of-giving/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-12-13T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/prioritizing-development-of-the-next-generation-bomber/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-12-20T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/new-opportunities-new-priorities-in-a-new-year/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-12-27T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/south-dakota-s-changing-landscape/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-01-03T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/maintaining-the-free-flow-of-digital-trade/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-01-10T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/south-dakotans-continue-to-suffer-under-obamacare/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-01-17T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/securing-resources-to-battle-pine-beetles/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-01-24T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/combating-south-dakota-s-propane-shortage/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-01-31T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/my-fiery-red-haired-little-girl/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-07T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/improving-drought-forecasting-for-our-agriculture-producers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-14T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/obamacare-creates-disincentives-to-work/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-21T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/stop-treating-the-symptom-start-treating-the-problem/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-28T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/obama-budget-more-of-the-same-tax-spend-and-borrow/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-07T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/missouri-river-flood-prevention/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-14T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/celebrating-our-agricultural-heritage/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-25T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/time-for-comprehensive-tax-reform/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-28T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/working-to-address-south-dakota-s-rail-service-issues/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-04T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/state-and-local-sales-tax-deduction-is-good-for-south-dakota/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-11T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/quiet-sacrifices-of-military-children/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-18T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/giving-thanks-for-mom/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-25T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/holding-the-irs-accountable-to-the-tax-laws-it-administers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-02T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/epa-power-grab-could-hit-landowners-with-hefty-fines/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-09T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/our-veterans-deserve-better/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-16T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/preserving-black-hills-forestlands-helps-ensure-thriving-tourism/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-23T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/cherishing-moments-with-dad/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-31T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/unprecedented-epa-power-grab-hurts-south-dakota-families/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-06T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/protecting-south-dakota-schools-from-obamacare-s-harmful-impact/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-13T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/picking-up-the-pieces/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-20T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/independence-day-remember-why-we-celebrate/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-27T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/apply-common-sense-to-the-conservation-reserve-program/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-03T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/oversight-and-coordination-key-to-improved-south-dakota-rail-service/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-11T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/epa-power-grab-evidence-of-out-of-touch-administration/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-18T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/brand-usa-is-good-for-south-dakota-tourism/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-25T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/financial-transparency-critical-to-combatting-union-corruption/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-01T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/sounds-from-the-midway/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-08T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/spotlight-on-adoption/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-15T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/another-school-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-22T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/lessons-from-the-locker-room/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-05T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/growing-importance-of-health-it/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-12T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/rail-service-challenges-provide-opportunity-to-address-needed-reforms/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-19T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/combatting-the-epa-s-most-costly-regulation-in-history/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-26T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/obamacare-s-unhappy-anniversary/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-03T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/south-dakota-s-pheasant-hunting-future/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-10T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/travel-ban-will-better-protect-americans-from-the-spread-of-ebola/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-17T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/celebrating-125-years-of-south-dakota/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-24T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/bat-endangered-species-listing-puts-forest-health-at-risk/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-31T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/honoring-our-nation-s-heroes/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-07T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/working-to-address-south-dakota-s-transportation-needs/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-14T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/celebrating-native-american-heritage-month/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-14T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/new-republican-majority-will-prioritize-jobs-energy/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-21T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/shop-local-to-support-community-development/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-28T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/common-sense-wetlands-policies-needed-in-washington/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-05T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/tax-uncertainty-a-raw-deal-for-south-dakotans/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-12T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/a-christmas-frame-of-mind/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-19T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/new-priorities-and-goals-for-a-new-year/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-02T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/new-south-dakota-delegation-will-hit-the-ground-running/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-12T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/agriculture-remains-a-top-priority-in-the-new-congress/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-16T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/uncle-sam-can-t-tax-us-into-prosperity/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-23T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/the-obamacare-taxman-cometh/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-30T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/defending-religious-freedom/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-06T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/port-disruptions-causing-challenges-for-south-dakota-ag-producers-and-retailers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-12T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/where-s-the-meat/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-20T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/don-t-break-the-net/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-27T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/black-hills-future-uncertain-due-to-long-eared-bat/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-06T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/protecting-our-sporting-heritage/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-15T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/epa-smog-regulations-could-hurt-south-dakota-families-and-businesses/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-20T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/airspace-expansion-approval-essential-to-maintaining-military-readiness/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-27T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/balanced-budget-is-a-south-dakota-priority/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-03T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/working-toward-repealing-destructive-and-unnecessary-death-tax/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-10T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/reforming-medicare-payments-helps-ensure-access-to-better-care/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-17T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/back-to-the-basics-working-and-listening/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-24T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/new-prescribed-burn-policies-would-ensure-collaboration/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-01T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/promoting-south-dakota-tourism/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-11T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/strength-in-times-of-adversity/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-15T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/bringing-transparency-and-accountability-to-the-epa/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-22T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/telemedicine-helps-bring-patients-to-doctors/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-29T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/reining-in-the-obama-epa/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-05T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/accelerate-customer-service-at-the-irs/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-19T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/celebrating-the-red-white-and-blue/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-26T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/transportation-reforms-strengthen-provide-certainty-to-farmers-ranchers-and-businesses/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-13T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/shining-a-light-on-youth-suicide-crisis/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-17T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/why-the-iran-nuclear-agreement-is-a-bad-deal-for-america/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-24T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/multi-year-highway-bill-an-investment-in-our-roads-and-bridges/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-31T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/the-obama-epa-strikes-again/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-08-07T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/take-me-out-to-the-fair/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-08-14T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/getting-washington-working-again-for-the-american-people/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-08-20T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/a-south-dakota-summer-2/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-09-04T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/nuclear-deal-with-iran-bad-for-u-s/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-09-09T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/south-dakotans-deserve-a-voice-on-president-s-flawed-deal-with-iran/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-09-11T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/president-s-energy-agenda-bad-for-south-dakota/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-09-18T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/protecting-the-most-vulnerable-among-us/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-09-25T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/ellsworth-s-expanded-role-in-america-s-national-security/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-10-02T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/in-south-dakota-it-s-native-american-day/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-10-09T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/obama-s-puzzling-priorities-veto-threat-for-defense-bill-thumbs-up-to-billions-for-iran/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-10-19T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/conservation-reserve-program-critical-to-the-future-of-pheasant-hunting/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-10-19T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/putting-an-end-to-sanctuary-cities/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-10-23T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/culture-change-needed-at-the-irs/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-10-30T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/keeping-america-s-trains-moving/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-11-06T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/celebrating-america-s-heroes/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-11-10T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/isis-must-be-stopped/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-11-20T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/giving-thanks/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-11-25T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/the-fight-to-repeal-obamacare/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-12-04T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/delivering-on-our-promise-to-the-american-people/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-12-11T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/ending-the-flawed-common-core-mandate/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-12-18T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/traditions-that-make-the-holiday-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-12-23T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/new-year-same-priorities/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-08T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/president-obama-s-distorted-view-of-reality/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-15T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/obama-s-legacy-is-already-collapsing/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-19T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/keeping-environmental-bureaucrats-out-of-your-tackle/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-22T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/the-importance-of-staying-connected-with-you/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-01-29T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/accountability-matters/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-02-05T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/crp-provides-important-benefits-and-alternatives-for-south-dakota-farmers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-02-12T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/bringing-the-5g-network-one-step-closer-to-reality/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-02-19T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/new-law-a-win-for-consumers-producers-and-innovators/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-02-26T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/visiting-the-nation-s-capital/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-04T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/making-air-travel-a-little-less-stressful/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-11T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/a-basketball-state-of-mind/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-03-18T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/another-milestone-for-ellsworth-air-force-base/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-01T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/greatness-resides-in-toughness-together/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-08T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/there-s-not-much-to-celebrate-during-tax-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-15T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/bipartisan-aviation-bill-reaches-new-heights/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-22T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/celebrating-the-moms-in-our-lives/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-04-29T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/something-for-everyone-in-south-dakota/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-05-05T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/south-dakotans-feeling-the-effect-of-the-obama-economy/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-05-13T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/bringing-some-much-needed-accountability-to-the-indian-health-service/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-05-20T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/keeping-our-skies-safe-and-secure/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-05-27T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/south-dakota-s-pheasants-depend-on-it/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-06-03T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/closing-the-health-care-gap/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-06-10T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/being-a-dad-is-the-best-job-of-my-life/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-06-16T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/south-dakota-s-priorities-take-center-stage/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-06-24T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/a-south-dakota-fourth-of-july/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-06-30T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/government-hospitals-are-failing-native-americans/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-07-02T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/national-security-must-be-our-top-priority/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-07-08T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/how-to-make-our-airports-safer/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-07-15T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/let-me-know-what-you-think/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-07-15T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/creating-more-outdoor-opportunities-for-south-dakotans/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-07-22T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/not-even-team-usa-can-outrun-the-taxman/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-07-29T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/celebrating-national-health-center-week/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-08-04T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/freight-rail-south-dakota-depends-on-it/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-08-12T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/i-ll-never-stop-fighting-for-ellsworth/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-08-19T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/usa-today-op-ed-our-bill-passed-the-senate-without-a-dissenting-vote-and-is-about-as-simple-as-they-come/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-08-19T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/home/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-08-29T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/ending-washington-s-red-tape-addiction/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-09-02T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/still-looking-for-affordable-in-the-affordable-care-act/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-09-09T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/on-prescribed-burns-ask-those-who-know-best/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-09-16T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/no-room-for-error-in-national-security-strategy/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-09-23T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/a-new-and-exciting-chapter-in-life/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-09-28T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/celebrating-time-honored-traditions-and-cultures/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-10-06T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/a-south-dakotan-s-field-of-dreams/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-10-13T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/a-monumental-milestone/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-10-21T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/something-this-broken-cannot-be-repaired/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-10-28T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/there-s-always-more-work-to-do/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-11-04T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/saluting-those-who-have-served/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-11-09T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/celebrating-the-generosity-of-our-native-people/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-11-18T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/shopping-small-can-have-a-big-impact/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-11-23T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/icymi-washington-post-s-capital-weather-gang-on-senate-passage-of-major-bill-to-improve-weather-forecasting/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-12-02T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/fighting-for-what-matters/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-12-02T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/finishing-strong-and-looking-ahead/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-12-09T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/merry-christmas-from-my-family-to-yours/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-12-16T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/thankful-for-a-happy-and-healthy-2016/</loc>
		<lastmod>2016-12-22T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/off-to-a-great-start/</loc>
		<lastmod>2017-01-06T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/a-health-care-system-that-works-for-south-dakotans/</loc>
		<lastmod>2017-01-13T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/a-new-direction/</loc>
		<lastmod>2017-01-20T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/it-s-time-to-bury-the-death-tax/</loc>
		<lastmod>2017-01-27T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/if-anyone-can-fill-justice-scalia-s-shoes-judge-gorsuch-can/</loc>
		<lastmod>2017-02-03T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/my-work-on-the-next-farm-bill-begins-today/</loc>
		<lastmod>2017-02-10T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/a-week-in-the-life/</loc>
		<lastmod>2017-02-17T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/a-new-innovative-program-to-help-south-dakota-farmers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2017-03-03T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/an-overly-regulated-america/</loc>
		<lastmod>2017-03-10T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/it-s-time-to-turn-the-page-on-obamacare/</loc>
		<lastmod>2017-03-17T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/tax-reform-that-works-for-hardworking-americans/</loc>
		<lastmod>2017-03-23T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/the-department-of-agriculture-will-be-in-good-hands/</loc>
		<lastmod>2017-03-24T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/a-supremely-qualified-candidate-for-the-nation-s-highest-court/</loc>
		<lastmod>2017-03-31T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/don-t-be-a-stranger/</loc>
		<lastmod>2017-04-07T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/americans-least-favorite-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2017-04-14T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/icymi-thune-pushes-for-bilateral-trade-agreement-with-japan-in-business-insider/</loc>
		<lastmod>2017-04-21T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/a-moment-worth-the-wait/</loc>
		<lastmod>2017-04-21T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/a-bright-forecast/</loc>
		<lastmod>2017-04-28T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/mother-s-day-takes-on-a-new-meaning-this-year/</loc>
		<lastmod>2017-05-05T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/once-a-south-dakotan-always-a-south-dakotan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2017-05-12T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/icymi-sen-thune-s-new-tax-plan-provides-relief-from-growth-strangling-policies/</loc>
		<lastmod>2017-05-17T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/fighting-for-south-dakota-s-farmers-and-ranchers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2017-05-26T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/the-indian-health-service-must-be-held-accountable/</loc>
		<lastmod>2017-06-02T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/being-a-dad-means-you-re-part-of-a-team/</loc>
		<lastmod>2017-06-09T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/we-re-all-on-the-same-team/</loc>
		<lastmod>2017-06-20T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/better-care-for-south-dakotans/</loc>
		<lastmod>2017-06-23T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/drought-assistance-is-on-the-way/</loc>
		<lastmod>2017-06-30T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/walk-and-chew-gum/</loc>
		<lastmod>2017-07-07T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/on-this-day-of-action-the-internet-needs-a-law-not-a-regulation/</loc>
		<lastmod>2017-07-12T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/stepping-up-for-south-dakota-s-livestock-producers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2017-07-21T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/the-president-needs-a-full-roster/</loc>
		<lastmod>2017-07-28T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/it-s-about-time/</loc>
		<lastmod>2017-08-04T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/good-luck-tomorrow-show-em-how-south-dakotans-play-ball/</loc>
		<lastmod>2017-08-11T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/there-s-nowhere-else-i-d-rather-be/</loc>
		<lastmod>2017-08-18T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/making-good-on-america-s-commitment-to-our-veterans/</loc>
		<lastmod>2017-08-25T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/here-to-serve-you/</loc>
		<lastmod>2017-08-31T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/my-principles-for-pro-growth-tax-reform/</loc>
		<lastmod>2017-09-08T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/service-academies-offer-students-a-unique-opportunity-to-serve/</loc>
		<lastmod>2017-09-15T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/getting-our-troops-the-resources-they-need-to-succeed/</loc>
		<lastmod>2017-09-22T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/tax-reform-for-middle-class-south-dakotans/</loc>
		<lastmod>2017-09-29T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/celebrating-south-dakota-s-native-american-traditions/</loc>
		<lastmod>2017-10-05T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/south-dakota-s-unofficial-october-holiday/</loc>
		<lastmod>2017-10-12T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/in-washington-there-s-a-tax-for-every-occasion/</loc>
		<lastmod>2017-10-20T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/why-the-gop-trump-tax-plan-works/</loc>
		<lastmod>2017-10-24T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/my-top-priority-for-tax-reform-middle-income-south-dakotans/</loc>
		<lastmod>2017-10-27T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/for-self-driving-vehicle-technology-the-future-is-now/</loc>
		<lastmod>2017-11-03T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/for-many-south-dakota-families-every-day-is-veterans-day/</loc>
		<lastmod>2017-11-09T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/small-businesses-are-a-not-so-small-part-of-south-dakota-s-economy/</loc>
		<lastmod>2017-11-21T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/behind-the-scenes-work-in-the-senate/</loc>
		<lastmod>2017-12-01T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/we-re-standing-at-the-doorstep-of-history/</loc>
		<lastmod>2017-12-08T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/home-for-the-holidays/</loc>
		<lastmod>2017-12-15T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/a-year-of-accomplishments/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-01-03T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/let-s-keep-the-momentum-going/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-01-05T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/tax-reform-is-already-working-for-south-dakotans/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-01-12T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/working-toward-a-farm-bill-that-s-done-right-and-on-time/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-01-19T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/we-can-accomplish-more-by-working-together/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-01-26T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/the-importance-of-protecting-life/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-02-02T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/olympic-victory-should-be-celebrated-not-taxed/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-02-09T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/bigger-paychecks-and-more-opportunities-on-the-way/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-02-16T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/big-wins-for-south-dakota/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-03-02T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/cherry-blossoms-a-capitol-tour-and-a-cup-of-joe/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-03-09T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/21st-century-ideas-for-21st-century-infrastructure/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-03-16T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/number-nine/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-03-23T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/a-race-we-can-and-should-win/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-03-30T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/there-s-no-offseason-for-wildfire-prevention/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-09T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/preventing-a-privacy-nightmare-for-facebook-users/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-13T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/out-with-the-old-in-with-the-new/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-17T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/consumers-to-robocallers-enough-is-enough/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-20T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/obstruction-for-the-sake-of-obstruction/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-04-27T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/ellsworth-only-getting-stronger/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-04T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/net-neutrality-needs-bipartisan-legislation-not-more-political-theater/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-10T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/service-and-sacrifice-2/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-18T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/strengthening-the-u-s-drought-monitor/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-05-25T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/south-dakota-is-the-best-place-to-be/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-01T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/big-wins-for-the-american-people/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-08T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/so-god-made-a-farmer/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-15T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/tax-reform-six-months-later/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-22T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/a-red-white-and-blue-kind-of-day/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-06-29T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/one-step-closer-to-the-president-s-desk/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-06T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/judge-kavanaugh-is-well-qualified-to-serve-on-the-supreme-court/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-13T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/defending-south-dakota-s-farmers-and-ranchers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-20T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/u-s-must-win-the-race-against-china-and-europe-on-quantum-computing/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-26T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/the-global-race-toward-5g/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-07-27T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/the-senate-is-keeping-its-foot-on-the-gas/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-03T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/inspiring-the-next-generation-of-leaders/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-10T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/summer-in-south-dakota-3/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-17T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/the-republican-economic-agenda-is-working/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-24T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/remembering-the-maverick/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-08-31T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/confirm-kavanaugh/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-09-07T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/an-economy-that-s-only-getting-stronger/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-09-14T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/fighting-the-opioid-crisis-head-on/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-09-21T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
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		<lastmod>2018-09-25T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2018-09-28T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2018-10-04T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/100-years-in-the-making/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-10-12T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/my-commitment-to-ellsworth/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-10-19T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2018-10-31T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2018-11-09T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/forever-thankful/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-11-16T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2018-11-20T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2018-11-30T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2018-12-07T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2018-12-14T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2018-12-21T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2019-01-04T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/ready-to-hit-the-ground-running/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-01-11T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/honoring-states-rights-on-concealed-carry/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-01-18T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/one-thing-we-can-all-agree-on/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-01-25T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/why-is-death-still-a-taxable-event/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-01T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/common-ground/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-08T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/here-s-what-a-strong-economy-looks-like/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-15T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
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		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/a-college-degree-built-on-a-mountain-of-debt/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-22T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/a-green-nightmare/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-01T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/getting-phit/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-08T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/new-rules-for-a-new-and-evolving-economy/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-15T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
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		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/it-was-good-to-see-you/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-22T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/a-home-run-for-south-dakota/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-29T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/i-m-listening/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-05T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/tax-reform-is-working/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-12T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
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		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/hanging-up-on-the-robocall-scourge/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-19T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
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		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/my-next-stop-might-be-in-your-hometown/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-26T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
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		<lastmod>2019-05-03T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/what-a-difference-a-few-pro-growth-policies-can-make/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-10T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2019-05-17T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/the-senate-is-working-for-america/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-24T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/dialing-in-on-robocall-scammers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-31T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2019-06-07T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2019-06-14T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/common-sense-wins-the-day/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-21T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/the-foundational-belief-in-freedom-is-what-unites-us/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-28T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2019-07-03T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2019-07-12T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/a-giant-leap-into-the-21st-century/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-07-18T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/keeping-up-with-an-ever-changing-world/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-07-26T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/summer-road-trip/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-08-02T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/it-s-always-ag-appreciation-day-in-south-dakota/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-08-09T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
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		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/rural-america-cannot-be-overlooked/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-08-16T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/hope-for-a-better-future/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-08-23T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/a-bipartisan-idea-to-address-america-s-mountain-of-student-loan-debt/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-08-30T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2019-09-06T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/listening-is-one-of-the-best-ways-to-stay-informed/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-09-13T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/the-time-is-now-to-pass-usmca/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-09-20T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/realizing-the-joy-of-being-a-dad/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-09-27T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/celebrating-native-american-day/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-10-04T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/a-tradition-unlike-any-other/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-10-11T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
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		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/leadership-our-airmen-can-count-on/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-10-18T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
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		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/there-s-no-place-i-d-rather-be/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-10-25T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
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		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/south-dakota-leading-the-way-on-5g/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-11-05T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
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		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/bursting-the-internet-filter-bubble/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-11-08T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/the-work-goes-on-2/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-11-15T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
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		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/tis-the-season-to-be-thankful/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-11-21T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/shop-small-in-south-dakota/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-11-27T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/south-dakota-leading-the-way/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-12-06T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
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		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/the-season-to-rejoice/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-12-13T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
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		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/thune-reflects-on-2019-accomplishments/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-12-18T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2019-12-20T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/new-law-finally-puts-illegal-robocallers-on-notice/</loc>
		<lastmod>2020-01-03T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2020-01-10T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2020-01-17T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/let-s-get-back-to-business/</loc>
		<lastmod>2020-02-06T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2020-02-14T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2020-02-28T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2020-03-20T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2020-04-03T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2020-04-10T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2020-04-17T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2020-04-24T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2020-05-01T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2020-05-08T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2020-05-15T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2020-05-22T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2020-05-29T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2020-08-21T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/thank-you-to-south-dakota-s-frontline-heroes/</loc>
		<lastmod>2020-08-28T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2020-09-04T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2020-09-17T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2020-09-25T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/the-kind-of-supreme-court-justice-all-americans-should-want/</loc>
		<lastmod>2020-10-02T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2020-10-09T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/a-south-dakota-tradition/</loc>
		<lastmod>2020-10-16T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/character-matters/</loc>
		<lastmod>2020-10-23T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2020-11-02T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2020-11-06T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2020-11-20T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2020-12-04T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2020-12-11T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/american-ingenuity-at-its-finest/</loc>
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		<lastmod>2021-01-01T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2021-01-08T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/honoring-our-law-enforcement-heroes/</loc>
		<lastmod>2021-01-15T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2021-01-22T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2021-02-05T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/a-south-dakota-approach-to-clean-energy/</loc>
		<lastmod>2021-02-19T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2021-02-26T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
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		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/putting-south-dakota-s-priorities-first/</loc>
		<lastmod>2021-03-05T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2021-03-12T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/one-family-farm-lost-to-the-death-tax-is-one-too-many/</loc>
		<lastmod>2021-03-19T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2021-03-27T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2021-04-05T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2021-04-09T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2021-04-16T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2021-04-23T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2021-04-30T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2021-05-07T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2021-05-14T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/defending-south-dakota-s-cattle-producers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2021-05-21T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2021-05-28T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
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		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/a-tale-of-two-pipelines/</loc>
		<lastmod>2021-06-04T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2021-06-11T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
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		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/my-message-to-south-dakota-cattle-producers-i-m-listening-and-i-m-taking-action/</loc>
		<lastmod>2021-06-21T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2021-06-25T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2021-07-02T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2021-07-16T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2021-07-23T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2021-07-30T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2021-08-06T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2021-08-08T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2021-08-15T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2021-08-20T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2021-08-26T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2021-08-27T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/a-south-dakota-summer/</loc>
		<lastmod>2021-09-10T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2021-09-17T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2021-10-08T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2021-10-12T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2021-10-22T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2021-10-29T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2021-11-12T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2021-11-19T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2021-12-03T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2021-12-09T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2021-12-10T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/sticking-up-for-south-dakotans/</loc>
		<lastmod>2021-12-31T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2022-01-07T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/pain-in-the-pocketbook/</loc>
		<lastmod>2022-01-14T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2022-01-21T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/leadership-matters/</loc>
		<lastmod>2022-01-28T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
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		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/every-state-is-a-border-state/</loc>
		<lastmod>2022-02-04T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
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		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/listen-understand-and-deliver/</loc>
		<lastmod>2022-02-10T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
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		<lastmod>2022-02-14T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/standing-up-for-south-dakota-producers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2022-02-18T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
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		<lastmod>2022-02-25T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/our-national-security-depends-on-restoring-american-energy-independence/</loc>
		<lastmod>2022-03-04T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
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		<lastmod>2022-03-11T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/bipartisan-progress-on-shipping-and-supply-chain-problems/</loc>
		<lastmod>2022-03-11T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/let-s-end-the-madnessv/</loc>
		<lastmod>2022-03-18T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2022-03-25T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/it-s-farm-bill-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2022-04-01T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2022-04-08T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/pain-at-the-pump/</loc>
		<lastmod>2022-04-15T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/bipartisan-solutions-to-shipping-and-supply-chain-crises/</loc>
		<lastmod>2022-04-22T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
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		<lastmod>2022-04-28T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
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		<lastmod>2022-05-06T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2022-05-13T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/a-grateful-nation/</loc>
		<lastmod>2022-05-20T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
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		<lastmod>2022-05-27T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
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		<lastmod>2022-06-03T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/inflated-prices-lead-to-deflated-family-budgets/</loc>
		<lastmod>2022-06-10T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
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		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/helping-south-dakotans-deliver-2/</loc>
		<lastmod>2022-06-17T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2022-06-24T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/google-may-send-republicans-to-spam-but-we-re-holding-big-tech-accountable/</loc>
		<lastmod>2022-06-28T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/proud-to-be-an-american/</loc>
		<lastmod>2022-07-01T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
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		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/supporting-south-dakota-agriculture/</loc>
		<lastmod>2022-07-08T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
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		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/democrats-prescription-for-record-high-inflation-spend-more-and-raise-taxes/</loc>
		<lastmod>2022-07-15T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/south-dakotans-deserve-permanent-tax-relief-not-new-tax-hikes/</loc>
		<lastmod>2022-07-22T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/southern-border-crisis-is-a-national-security-nightmare/</loc>
		<lastmod>2022-07-29T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
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		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/democrats-double-down-on-reckless-tax-and-spending-spree/</loc>
		<lastmod>2022-08-05T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/delivering-for-south-dakotans/</loc>
		<lastmod>2022-08-12T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
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		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/bipartisan-beef/</loc>
		<lastmod>2022-08-19T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
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		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/looking-ahead-to-the-2023-farm-bill/</loc>
		<lastmod>2022-08-26T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/summer-in-south-dakota-2/</loc>
		<lastmod>2022-09-02T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
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		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/a-slap-in-the-face/</loc>
		<lastmod>2022-09-09T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
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		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/helping-south-dakotans-deliver/</loc>
		<lastmod>2022-09-15T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
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		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/democrats-supersized-irs-hits-working-families/</loc>
		<lastmod>2022-09-16T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2022-09-23T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
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		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/conservation-secures-future-pheasant-seasons/</loc>
		<lastmod>2022-10-07T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
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		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/democrats-set-all-the-wrong-records/</loc>
		<lastmod>2022-10-14T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
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		<lastmod>2022-10-21T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/it-s-time-democrats-stop-ignoring-problems-they-caused/</loc>
		<lastmod>2022-10-28T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
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		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/thune-gop-majorities-would-keep-irs-auditors-from-knocking-on-your-door/</loc>
		<lastmod>2022-11-01T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/a-salute-to-veterans-and-military-families/</loc>
		<lastmod>2022-11-04T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
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		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/in-sports-and-in-life/</loc>
		<lastmod>2022-11-11T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/thankful-for-farmers-and-ranchers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2022-11-18T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/the-irs-needs-accountability-and-improvement/</loc>
		<lastmod>2022-11-25T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/a-bright-future-for-ellsworth/</loc>
		<lastmod>2022-12-02T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/regulation-and-the-real-world/</loc>
		<lastmod>2022-12-09T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/to-expand-broadband-accountability-is-key/</loc>
		<lastmod>2022-12-16T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/a-joyful-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2022-12-23T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/principles-for-putting-south-dakota-first/</loc>
		<lastmod>2022-12-30T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/helping-farmers-and-ranchers-weather-the-storm/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-01-06T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/tax-relief-not-irs-grief/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-01-13T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/truth-marches-on/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-01-20T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/finding-consensus-in-a-divided-government/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-01-27T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/the-status-quo-at-the-border-must-change/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-02-03T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/we-need-a-new-approach-in-washington/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-02-10T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/a-tribute-to-jim-abdnor/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-02-17T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/choose-all-of-the-above-for-a-secure-energy-future/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-02-24T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/biden-s-student-loan-bailout-costly-shortsighted-and-wrong/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-03-03T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/agriculture-keeps-moving-into-the-future/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-03-10T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/regulations-have-consequences/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-03-17T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/icymi-democrats-republicans-are-teaming-up-to-tackle-tech-threats-broader-than-just-tiktok/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-03-22T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/let-s-get-phit/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-03-24T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/all-the-president-s-tax-hikes/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-03-31T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/our-bill-is-the-best-way-to-counter-the-tiktok-threat/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-07T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/time-to-take-on-tiktok/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-07T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/national-security-depends-on-american-strength/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-14T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/celebrate-south-dakota-s-great-outdoors/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-21T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/there-s-no-substitute-for-energy-security/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-04-28T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/border-security-must-be-a-priority/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-05T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/police-officers-answer-the-call/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-12T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/reining-in-out-of-control-spending/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-19T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/duty-honor-country/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-05-26T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/getting-serious-about-cutting-wasteful-spending/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-02T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/green-new-deal-is-a-bad-deal-for-america/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-09T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/eliminating-unnecessary-red-tape/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-16T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
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		<lastmod>2023-06-23T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/believe-in-freedom/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-06-30T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
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		<lastmod>2023-07-07T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
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		<lastmod>2023-07-14T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/from-brac-to-b-21-ellsworth-s-mission-goes-on/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-21T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/a-strong-economy-helps-us-compete-with-china/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-07-28T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
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		<lastmod>2023-08-04T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/support-south-dakota-businesses-this-summer/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-08-11T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/another-day-another-regulation/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-08-18T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
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		<lastmod>2023-08-24T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/summer-days-in-south-dakota/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-08-25T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
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		<lastmod>2023-09-01T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2023-09-08T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
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		<loc>https://www.thune.senate.gov/news/opinion-editorials/the-biden-agenda-misses-the-mark-again/</loc>
		<lastmod>2023-09-15T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
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		<lastmod>2023-09-22T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2023-09-29T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2023-09-29T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2023-10-06T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2023-10-13T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2023-10-19T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2023-11-03T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2023-11-09T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2023-11-10T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
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		<lastmod>2023-11-17T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2023-11-22T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
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	<url>
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		<lastmod>2023-12-08T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2024-01-18T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2024-01-19T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2024-01-26T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2024-02-16T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2024-03-08T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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