Open Congress : News Articles for Sen. John Thune [R, SD]

Thune backs Afghan surge

2009-11-27T00:00:00Z

...- Sen. John Thune never has shied away from criticizing President Obama's policies, but he supports the president's expected announcement Tuesday that more U.S. troops will head to Afghanistan. "What he's trying to do in Afghanistan is the correct appro

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Senate Personalities Shape, Debate Health Reform Bill

2009-11-25T00:00:00Z

...South Dakota's senators are demonstrating a divide on the health bill: Democrat Tim Johnson supports it and Republican John Thune opposes it. "The two senators disagree on cost and principle. Johnson said the bill will cut the federal budget deficit $13

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Staying cool in the line of fire

2009-11-25T00:00:00Z

...Gore. At 26, he was communications director in the successful effort to reelect South Dakota Sen. Tim Johnson over Republican John Thune. Two years later, Pfeiffer fought against Thune again, this time in the losing bid to reelect top Democrat Tom Dasch

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Programs encourage rural veterinarians

2009-11-24T00:00:00Z

Sen. John Thune, RS.D., and Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., recently introduced the Veterinary Services Investment Act to address the veterinary service shortages ...

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2009-11-24T00:00:00Z

But I mean, John Thune for example is someone that I think is making a lot of sense. Sarah Palin clearly is a voice in and for the party. ...

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2009-11-24T00:00:00Z

Sioux Falls Argus Leader: South Dakota's senators are demonstrating a divide on the health bill: Democrat Tim Johnson supports it and Republican John Thune ...

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Wicker, other gopers, take Napolitano to task

2009-11-24T00:00:00Z

James Inhofe, South Dakota Sen. John Thune, Mississippi Sen. Roger Wicker, Louisiana Sen. David Vitter, Georgia Sens. Saxby Chambliss and Johnny Isakson, ...

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Senators: Exports can help S. Dakota

2009-11-24T00:00:00Z

John Thune said Monday. Thune and Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., held a summit with businesses leaders in Sioux Falls to discuss ways such regional businesses ...

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Senate personalities shape, debate health reform bill

2009-11-24T00:00:00Z

...Dakota's senators are demonstrating a divide on the health bill: Democrat Tim Johnson supports it and Republican John Thune opposes it. "The two senators disagree on cost and principle. Johnson said the bill will cut the federal budget deficit $130

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Thune's presidential star rising

2009-11-24T00:00:00Z

... South Dakota's John Thune. In recent days, the Rushmore State's junior senator has been the subject of a New York Times column and a CNN profile making ...

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Senators: Exports can help S. Dakota

2009-11-24T00:00:00Z

...live outside the U.S. and provide vast opportunity for small- and middle-sized companies to grow through exports, Sen. John Thune said Monday. Thune and Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., held a summit with businesses leaders in Sioux Falls to discuss ways su

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The National Review: The Republican War Still Rages

2009-11-23T00:00:00Z

Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., mcconnell, Sen. John Thune, RS.D., Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, and Senate Minority Whip Jon Kyl of Ariz. ...

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Stop TARP before more damage is done

2009-11-23T00:00:00Z

...John Thune says Troubled Asset Relief Program being used unwiselyGovernment racked up staggering deficit of $1.4 trillion over past fiscal year, he writesSenators asked Treasury chief to allow TARP to expire in DecemberThune says lawmakers will introduc

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Will the American People Rebel?

2009-11-23T00:00:00Z

...a show trial, one that would put Bush Administration interrogation techniques in the spotlight. End the TARP This past week, Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) introduced legislation to repeal the authority of the Secretary of Treasury to extend the Troubled Asse

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SD Senators Talk About Health Care Reform

2009-11-23T00:00:00Z

On the other side of the aisle, Senator John Thune does not support the health care reform bill as it is right now. He says the Senate should go back to the ...

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Will the American People Rebel?

2009-11-23T00:00:00Z

...to be a show trial, one that would put Bush Administration interrogation techniques in the spotlight. This past week, Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) introduced legislation to repeal the authority of the Secretary of Treasury to extend the Troubled Asset Relie

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At S.D. summit, Klobuchar promotes small business exports

2009-11-23T00:00:00Z

...promote export activity among the region's small and mid-sized businesses. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, DFL-Minn. and Sen. John Thune, R-S.D. are co-hosting a summit Monday morning in Sioux Falls. It will look at how federal agencies can help small

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2009-11-23T00:00:00Z

Senator John Thune says exporting goods, food and technology can boost revenues and create jobs. Local business leaders came together Monday to talk about ...

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COVER STORY: Breeding more vets

2009-11-23T00:00:00Z

Sen. John Thune, RS.D., and Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., recently introduced the Veterinary Services Investment Act to address the veterinary service shortages ...

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At SD summit, Klobuchar promotes small business exports

2009-11-23T00:00:00Z

Amy Klobuchar, DFL-Minn. and Sen. John Thune, RS.D. are co-hosting a summit Monday morning in Sioux Falls. It will look at how federal agencies can help ...

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