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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving South Dakota Newsletter for 2024-12-08 ( 7 items )  
Feenstra Requests Runway and Ramp Projects at 185th Air Refueling Wing Be Included in Future Years Defense Program (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) led a letter to Acting Director of the Air National Guard, Major General Duke Pirak, and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin requesting that ongoing runway and ramp projects at the 185th Air Refueling Wing (ARW) in Sioux City be included in the Future Years Defense Program (FYDP). House and Senate members representing Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota all cosigned Feenstr more PR

Johnson to Lead Influential Conservative Caucus (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Rep. Dusty Johnson, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) was re-elected as Chair of the Republican Main Street Caucus ("Main Street"). In recent years, Main Street has been at the forefront of delivering key conservative wins, including cutting $2 trillion in spending over four years, reforming welfare, and unlocking American energy. "Now is a special time in American history," said Johnson. "We must secure the border,  more PR

Johnson Votes to Educate Students on the Dangers of Communism (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Rep. Dusty Johnson, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) voted to pass the Crucial Communism Teaching Act to educate high school students on the dangers of communism. "An increasing number of American youth are favoring communism and dictatorship," said Johnson. "Communism, dictatorship, and totalitarianism are completely contrarian to America's founding principles, values, and freedoms. These oppressive typ more PR

Thune Announces Key Senate Institutional Positions (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today announced that Jennifer Hemingway will serve as Senate Sergeant at Arms and Jackie Barber will serve as Secretary of the Senate in the 119th Congress. "Jennifer and Jackie are two immensely qualified professionals who will be crucial to the Senate functioning day in and day out," said Thune. "These are often thankless jobs, so allow me to express my gratitude on behalf of th more PR

Thune Discusses Agenda for 119th Congress on Fox News (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: Click here to watch the interview. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today joined America's Newsroom on Fox News to discuss the importance of quickly confirming President Trump's nominees and moving his policy priorities through Congress. On confirming President Trump's nominees: "I don't prejudge any of these candidates. Obviously, there are questions they all have to answer. Each of them has backgrounds. They  more PR

Thune Honors Retiring Senators Braun and Romney (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: Click here to watch the video. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today honored U.S. Sens. Mike Braun (R-Ind.) and Mitt Romney (R-Utah) on the Senate floor for their years of service in the Senate. Thune congratulated both of them on their success in delivering for their states and extended his best wishes in their next endeavors. Thune's remarks below (as delivered): "Mr. President, one of the drawbacks of the e more PR

Thune: President Trump and Senate Republicans Will Restore American Strength (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: Click here to watch the video. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today spoke on the Senate floor about President Biden's disastrous foreign policy record and the incoming Trump administration's determination to reverse course. Thune warned our adversaries and reassured our allies that four years of weakness on the world stage is coming to an end. Thune's remarks below (as delivered): "Mr. President, the past fou more PR