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House likely to extend farm bill debate

June 19, 2013 in The Daily Republic

With 103 amendments to be debated after a late start on Wednesday, it appeared it would be difficult to meet Thursday’s 3 p.m. deadline to vote on the nearly $1 trillion bill establishing American farm and nutrition policies.
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Thune’s border fence plan nixed

June 18, 2013 in The Daily Republic

SD senator offering four more immigration reform amendments.
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US agency pays $5.6 million to SD local government

June 17, 2013 in The Daily Republic

Sen. Tim Johnson says the Black Hills National Forest, national grasslands and national parks are tremendous assets to South Dakota, but they pay no local property taxes.
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NOEM: House working to promote a healthy economy

June 17, 2013 in The Daily Republic

While the national unemployment rate is 7.6 percent, South Dakota’s continues to be substantially lower at 4.1 percent.
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THUNE: Senate’s 2013 farm bill moves ag policy in the wrong direction

June 17, 2013 in The Daily Republic

Farmers are keeping up with the latest technology using satellite steering systems for their machinery and applying seed, fertilizer, and chemicals with pinpoint accuracy and precision. I believe agriculture policy should follow this example of efficiency. Continue Reading

Dickinson native interns for Rep. Kevin Cramer

June 15, 2013 in The Dickinson Press

Dickinson native Cory Pletan is a man who follows his dreams. In seventh grade, Pletan decided he wanted to go to Harvard University in Massachusetts. So he did, but only after his fair share of hard work, planning and some determination. Continue Reading

Senate rejects effort to gut immigration bill

June 14, 2013 in The Daily Republic

Allowing current illegal immigrants to apply for citizenship a core element.
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Rapid City could lose federal housing funds

June 14, 2013 in The Daily Republic

The allocation might be eliminated next year because of federal sequestration cuts and an increasingly limited HUD budget.
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Noem lauds Boehner support for farm bill

June 13, 2013 in The Daily Republic

House Speaker surprises conservatives by backing ag subsidies.
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Sen. Johnson accepting apps for internships

June 13, 2013 in The Daily Republic

SIOUX FALLS (AP) U.S. Sen. Tim Johnson says he’s accepting applications for fall internship positions in his Washington, Sioux Falls, Rapid City and Aberdeen offices.
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