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

Johnson pursues land transfer for tourist site

2009-11-05T00:00:00Z

...with one of the Cold War's most fearsome relics, the Minuteman Missile, could mean a new tourist stop in South Dakota. Sen. Tim Johnson introduced a bill Wednesday that would transfer 25 acres of National Forest Service land to the National Park Service

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FEMA Asks Trailer Users to Start Paying Rent

2009-10-29T00:00:00Z

...FEMA trailers meant for Hurricane Katrina victims will soon be distributed among South Dakota's Indian population, since Sen. Tim Johnson pushed through a law that did away with the federal requirement that the trailers must go to disaster victims. 2 y

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Senators applaud apology to American Indians

2009-10-26T00:00:00Z

Democratic Sen. Tim Johnson says American Indians deserve much more than apology. He says they deserve full funding for the treaty and trust ...

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2009-10-25T00:00:00Z

... rural water districts in three states is only one example of how stimulus money has been put to work in South Dakota, Sen. Tim Johnson said Saturday. ...

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Johnson touts stimulus boost

2009-10-25T00:00:00Z

...and rural water districts in three states is only one example of how stimulus money has been put to work in South Dakota, Sen. Tim Johnson said Saturday. Johnson spoke at a roundtable discussion highlighting Lewis & Clark and other projects across the s

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Oral history center gets grant

2009-10-25T00:00:00Z

Now, thanks to an earmark sponsored by Sen. Tim Johnson, the university is racing against time to preserve more than 5500 recordings of people who witnessed ...

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Obama: US must lead energy development

2009-10-23T00:00:00Z

With him from left are Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-CA, Sen. Daniel Akaka, D-HI, and Sen. Tim Johnson, D-SD. UPI/Roger L. Wollenberg | Enlarge ...

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Letters: Help halt climate change

2009-10-23T00:00:00Z

I urge each of you to call your senators today (Sen. Tim Johnson at 332-8896 and Sen. John Thune at 334-9596) and urge them to pass the Clean Energy Jobs ...

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Mitchell business, residents honored at annual luncheon

2009-10-22T00:00:00Z

Carmyn Egge, an assistant to US Sen. Tim Johnson, DS.D., relayed the senator's regards. Johnson was a sponsor of the original American with Disabilities Act ...

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Paralyzed Veterans of America Applauds Enactment of Historic Advance ...

2009-10-22T00:00:00Z

... Chet Edwards and Tim Johnson. We would like to thank the Chairmen of the Budget Committees, Senator Kent Conrad and Congressman John Spratt, ...

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Thune claims health care debate not open

2009-10-22T00:00:00Z

...of deliberative and thoughtful process that incorporates the voices and the views of the American people," Thune said. Sen. Tim Johnson, D-S.D., also discussed health care during a conference call with Dr. Nancy Babbitt, a Rapid City physician who was a

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2009-10-22T00:00:00Z

Sen. Tim Johnson, DS.D., will be at the White House this afternoon when President Barack Obama signs the Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency ...

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2009-10-22T00:00:00Z

Sen. Tim Johnson has made some “very favorable” comments about climate legislation, but McGovern said “Sen. John Thune said he would fight the bill with ...

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Thune claims health care debate not open

2009-10-21T00:00:00Z

Sen. Tim Johnson, DS.D., also discussed health care during a conference call with Dr. Nancy Babbitt, a Rapid City physician who was at the White House ...

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Lange Gets Senate Confirmation As Federal Judge

2009-10-21T00:00:00Z

Sen. Tim Johnson's office says the US Senate on Wednesday afternoon confirmed the nomination of Sioux Falls lawyer Roberto Lange to the federal bench. ...

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Johnson seeks spring intern applicants

2009-10-21T00:00:00Z

By From staff reports As students plan their spring semester, US Senator Tim Johnson (D-SD) is accepting applications for spring internship positions in his ...

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Rushmore access questioned

2009-10-21T00:00:00Z

Sen. Tim Johnson, DS.D., "will continue to monitor the situation to make sure the proper follow-through happens so that the monument is well protected," his ...

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Rushmore access questioned

2009-10-21T00:00:00Z

...of the monument that anyone who accesses these secure areas of the park understands the sensitive nature of the area." Sen. Tim Johnson, D-S.D., "will continue to monitor the situation to make sure the proper follow-through happens so that the monument

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Our View: Plan won't hurt Dems in S. Dakota

2009-10-21T00:00:00Z

Sen. Tim Johnson has rolled to political wins for two decades, including a 2002 victory over another political heavyweight, Republican John Thune, ...

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Letters: Johnson pointing fingers

2009-10-19T00:00:00Z

What did you think of Sen. Tim Johnson's recent advertisement, "The Bottom Line," which was mailed to all South Dakota postal customers? Pretty flashy. ...

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