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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving South Dakota Newsletter for 2024-11-24 ( 11 items ) |
Johnson IHS Reform Bill Advances out of Committee (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Dusty Johnson, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release:
Today, the House Natural Resources Committee passed the Purchased and Referred Care Improvement Act led by U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.).
Johnson introduced the bill in March to reform the Indian Health Service (IHS) and protect Native Americans' credit. In April, he testified in the Natural Resources Committee on behalf of the bill.
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Sen. Rounds Introduces Legislation to Eliminate U.S. Department of Education (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Sen. Mike Rounds, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release on Nov. 21, 2024:
U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) today introduced the "Returning Education to Our States Act" which would eliminate the U.S. Department of Education and redistribute all critical federal programs under other departments.
The Department was created in 1979 with the goal of collecting data and advising schools across the U.S. on best practices. In the 45 years since then, it has grown in more PR
Sen. Rounds Legislation Headed to President Desk to Rename South Dakota Post Offices After Fallen Service Members (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Sen. Mike Rounds, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2024:
U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) today announced that two of his bills to rename South Dakota post offices in Huron and Sioux Falls after fallen service members have passed the House and await the President's signature to make them law. Both of the bills passed the Senate on April 23, 2024.
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Sen. Thune Issues Commentary: A New Day in America (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following commentary:
A New Day in America
It's a new day in America. On November 5, the American people spoke with a clear voice and returned President Trump to the White House and sent Republican majorities to the House and Senate, giving Republicans a clear mandate to restore America and finally turn the page on the failures of the Biden-Harris years.
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Sen. Thune Issues Commentary: Support South Dakota Small Businesses (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following commentary:
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Support South Dakota's Small Businesses
Soon after the snow starts in South Dakota, Thanksgiving ushers in the holiday season. I love this time of year: gathering around the Thanksgiving feast with my family, throwing the football around outside, and giving thanks to God for our many blessings.
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Senate Passes Thune-Rounds Resolution Honoring Former Senator Tim Johnson (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release:
Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) announced that the U.S. Senate passed their resolution honoring former Sen. Tim Johnson.
"Former Senator Tim Johnson was a steadfast leader who represented South Dakota with integrity and compassion," said the senators. "It is fitting that he be honored in this way, a tribute to his nearly 30 years in Congress and lifetime of service to the state he love more PR
Thune Calls Out Democrats' Democracy Hypocrisy (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release:
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Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today spoke on the Senate floor about Democrats' tendency to delegitimize American institutions when they interfere with Democrats' agenda. Thune noted that Democrats only advocate for abolishing the filibuster when they have power, and he reaffirmed that the Republican majority will continue to preserve minority party rights, regardless of which pa more PR
Thune: The Days of the Biden Border Crisis Are Numbered (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release:
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Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today spoke on the Senate floor about the historic national security and humanitarian crisis at the southern border created by the Biden-Harris administration's reckless policies. Thune noted that President Trump and the Senate Republican majority will work together to end the lawlessness and inhumanity at the southern border.
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Thune: The Senate Must Prioritize the NDAA (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release:
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Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today called on Majority Leader Schumer to prioritize the National Defense Authorization Act, which would strengthen national security, address concerns about U.S. military readiness, and ensure our armed forces are equipped to meet evolving threats.
Thune's remarks below (as delivered):
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Thune: The Senate Republican Majority Will Have Israel's Back (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release:
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Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today spoke at the Senate Republican leadership press conference about the International Criminal Court (ICC) and its prosecutor's unlawful pursuit of arrest warrants against Israeli officials. Thune noted that while Democrats are fractured over supporting Israel, Senate Republicans stand squarely with our greatest ally in the Middle East.
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Thune: The World Is Watching (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release:
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Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today spoke on the Senate floor to condemn the International Criminal Court (ICC) for issuing arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Gallant. Thune called on Majority Leader Schumer to immediately bring bipartisan legislation to the Senate floor that would sanction the ICC for its unlawful action.
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