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Rounds hires Wadhams, a campaign consultant with SD history

May 24, 2013 in The Daily Republic

The Rounds campaign has retained Dick Wadhams, who managed John Thune’s successful campaign to defeat Democrat Tom Daschle in the 2004 Senate race. Continue Reading

SD senators defend pieces of farm bill

May 23, 2013 in The Daily Republic

South Dakota’s U.S. senators are working to defend what they believe are crucial parts of a would-be new farm bill as it faces a barrage of amendments on the Senate floor this week and possibly into next week. Continue Reading

Thune: Wind Cave campground to remain open

May 17, 2013 in The Daily Republic

SIOUX FALLS (AP) U.S. Sen. John Thune says the National Park Service has reversed a decision to close a campground at Wind Cave National Park in southwestern South Dakota. Continue Reading

Thune takes action on farm bill

May 15, 2013 in The Daily Republic

Senator finds mixed results with proposed amendments Continue Reading

Thune aims to block corps from charging for Missouri River’s water

May 9, 2013 in The Daily Republic

“Residents in South Dakota shouldn’t have to pay for water that is legally and historically theirs,” Thune said. Continue Reading

Thune requests scrutiny of European ethanol decision

May 2, 2013 in The Daily Republic

U.S. Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., this week sent a letter along with several of his colleagues urging evaluation of a recent decision by the European Commission to impose a country-wide anti-dumping duty on exports of U.S. ethanol. Continue Reading

Thune’s sodsaver bill would cut crop insurance subsidies on native sod, grasslands

April 25, 2013 in The Daily Republic

Both native sod and land that a producer cannot prove has ever been tilled have reduced production potential for the first few years after being converted to cropland, especially in dry years.
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Thune scrutinized on Web tax issue

April 25, 2013 in The Daily Republic

Senate eyes bill that could bring millions in revenue to state.
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THUNE: Remembering George Mickelson

April 22, 2013 in The Daily Republic

I had the privilege of serving as his State Railroad Director, and through our work together we became friends. I was inspired by his leadership and because of his example and guidance was encouraged to later run for public office.
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QUIP OF THE WEEK

April 20, 2013 in The Daily Republic

“I’m not going to say anything against the guy who got me appointed U.S. attorney.” Continue Reading