Open Congress : News Articles for Sen. Tim Johnson [D, SD]

Need For Funding For Biomedical Research

2008-10-07T00:00:00Z

And that's where US Senator Tim Johnson comes in. He joined Sanford health officials today to talk about the importance of medical research. ...

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Ad Watch: Dykstra's Attack Ad

2008-10-07T00:00:00Z

South Dakota Senator Tim Johnson's campaign calls the latest television ad by his challenger; false, deceitful, and a desperate trick. ...

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Dykstra ad distasteful

2008-10-07T00:00:00Z

In the ad the Republican Senate candidate gives a false impression to make it seem like a quotation of Sen. Tim Johnson. It is extremely offensive to hear ...

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Sen. Johnson accepting applications for internships

2008-10-07T00:00:00Z

As students begin to plan for their spring semester, US Sen. Tim Johnson (DS.D.) has announced that he is now accepting applications for spring internship ...

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How an American makes culinary success in China

2008-10-06T00:00:00Z

By Tim Johnson | McClatchy Newspapers Alan Wong of Sacramento, Calif., is the most successful American restaurant owner in China. ...

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Helping Higher Education

2008-10-05T00:00:00Z

Sen. Tim Johnson and Republican challenger Joel Dykstra agree that funding challenges for two key responsibilities of higher education - teaching students ...

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Johnson's role on Senate panel criticized

2008-10-05T00:00:00Z

...Senate candidate Joel Dykstra thinks he has struck a chord with voters that Sen. Tim Johnson's actions on the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs committee have contributed to Wall Street's meltdown. The committee did not adequately scrutinize the

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Matthew Bell: The IoS Diary

2008-10-04T00:00:00Z

As the producers of 'Countdown' hold auditions to find a new "Vord at the board", one stalwart of the show has come out to call for it to be axed. ...

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Weller returns to Washington; backs bailout bill

2008-10-04T00:00:00Z

Tim Johnson, R-Urbana, who voted against the bill on Monday, also voted no on Friday. Weller was one of 91 Republicans to vote in favor, compared to just 65 ...

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Weller's absence, bailout legislation mark dramatic week

2008-10-03T00:00:00Z

Tim Johnson, R-Urbana, said Thursday the revised Senate bill is not different enough to swing the congressman towards a yes vote. Johnson voted no Monday on ...

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Johnson: Bailout to force other cuts

2008-10-03T00:00:00Z

Sen. Tim Johnson predicted Thursday that passage of a $700 billion Wall Street bailout would "usher in a new era" of congressional belt tightening on ...

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In official conduct, personal bias still the great unanswered ...

2008-10-03T00:00:00Z

By JA Adande It turns out that bias is the virus of NBA officiating, elusive and impossible to eradicate. If you wade through former federal prosecutor ...

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County says it can't audit voting machines

2008-10-03T00:00:00Z

But Tim Johnson, director of the county's Department of Administrative Services, says such an audit cannot be done -- and certainly not before the Nov. ...

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Johnson: Bailout to force other cuts

2008-10-03T00:00:00Z

...Tim Johnson predicted Thursday that passage of a $700 billion Wall Street bailout would "usher in a new era" of congressional belt tightening on domestic spending programs. The South Dakota Democrat was one of 25 senators who voted against the bailout W

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Sen. Johnson Explains Why He Voted Against Bailout

2008-10-02T00:00:00Z

South Dakota Senator Tim Johnson says he leaned this way and that when deciding upon the $700-billion financial bailout. But in the end, Johnson says he ...

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Johnson, Dykstra to appear on radio

2008-10-01T00:00:00Z

Sen. Tim Johnson and his election opponent, Republican Joel Dykstra, are scheduled to be guests Thursday on South Dakota Public Radio's "Dakota Midday. ...

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Senate Approves Rescue Plan

2008-10-01T00:00:00Z

By Drew Sandholm The US Senate passed a banking bailout plan, but only one Senator from South Dakota helped make it happen. Democratic Sen. Tim Johnson and ...

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Thune supports, Johnson against bailout bill | KXNet.com North ...

2008-10-01T00:00:00Z

AP By MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON (AP) Sen. Tim Johnson says he opposes a $700 billion financial industry bailout bill because it ...

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Sen. Johnson to vote against rescue package tonight

2008-10-01T00:00:00Z

US Senator Tim Johnson released a statement minutes ago announcing his intent to vote against the economic rescue package tonight. ...

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STB Approves CP's Purchase Of DM&E

2008-10-01T00:00:00Z

...deal here and a lot of that revolves around the Powder River Basin and things of that nature, so we'll see," he said. Sen. Tim Johnson, D-S.D., said the merger is good for the South Dakota economy because it will improve the shipment of grain, ethanol

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