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

2010 elections: Democratic fears, Republican hopes

2009-11-07T00:00:00Z

...Harry Reid is woefully unpopular in Nevada. Six Republicans are competing for the chance to topple him the way GOP Sen. John Thune of South Dakota did to then-Democratic leader Tom Daschle in 2004. The GOP is going after three Democratic-held seats fill

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2010 elections: Democratic fears, Republican hopes

2009-11-07T00:00:00Z

Park sculpture honors fallen heroes

2009-11-06T00:00:00Z

...who have never been there before marvel at the tranquility of the park, the peacefulness of the park." Republican Sen. John Thune is among the dignitaries expected to attend Saturday's event. Along with the ceremony, the traveling South Dakota Fallen He

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Thune blasts climate bill

2009-11-05T00:00:00Z

...John Thune said Wednesday a climate change bill working its way through the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee is bad for South Dakota. The South Dakota Republican, a vocal critic of energy legislation backed by Democrats, told reporters in a

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Senate looks to extend jobless benefits

2009-11-03T00:00:00Z

...proposed amendment to end the TARP program at the end of the year, backed by Republican Sen. Bob Bennett of Utah. Co-sponsor Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., argued that some $300 billion has been unused or returned, and the money should be used to reduce the d

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Economic bill would extend jobless aid, home buyer credit

2009-11-03T00:00:00Z

Thune Urges End of TARP as Part of Unemployment Benefits Extension

2009-11-02T00:00:00Z

...vote, Republicans are taking every opportunity to blast the Democrats for not allowing votes on all of their amendments. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) just took to the floor in wonder that his proposal to end the Wall Street bailout won’t be considered. Th

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No room for a 2012 underdog?

2009-10-28T00:00:00Z

...more of an interesting idea than an real-life scenario. All of that means that if you have your heart set on a candidacy by Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) -- the Fix's favorite 2012 dark horse -- or some other aspiring national pol, there's no need to despai

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Big GOP names weigh in on N.Y. congressional race

2009-10-28T00:00:00Z

...a spokesman for Mitt Romney, said the former Massachusetts governor has no plans to weigh in for Hoffman or Scozzafava. The same for former governor Mike Huckabee (Ark.), Sen. John Thune (S.D.) and Rep. Mike Pence (Ind.), according to spokesmen for each

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Enemies of the State

2009-10-26T00:00:00Z

...makes the potential for another financial meltdown even more probable. Congress should consider proposals from Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.) and John Cornyn (R-Texas), and from Rep. Jeb Hensarling (R-Texas) to end the TARP program. Liberal Democrats lost th

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Taking stock of campaign cash

2009-10-26T00:00:00Z

...in 2008, the smallest amount at this point in an election cycle for Herseth Sandlin since she won office in 2004. Sen. John Thune, meanwhile, reported having more than $5.5 million on hand after raising more than $6.6 million in the five years since win

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Republican Demands Rile Reid

2009-10-26T00:00:00Z

...tag was not offset with spending cuts elsewhere. They were banking on Republican votes, said Republican Policy Committee Chairman John Thune (S.D.). I talked to some Democrats who said they were assuming they were going to get 10 of ours so they could l

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2009-10-25T00:00:00Z

Not all politics is local, outside donations have kept and put good people in office like Michelle Bachmann and John Thune. The Tea party movement is an ...

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Donors stuffing Ayotte's coffers, but that's it

2009-10-25T00:00:00Z

Chuck Grassley, $5000; North Carolina Sen. Richard Burr, $5000; former South Dakota Sen. John Thune, $5000; Georgia Sen. Johnny Isakson, $2500; Nebraska Sen ...

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Amidst Uncertainty on US Role in Upcoming Climate Talks, 350.org Holds ...

2009-10-23T00:00:00Z

SEN. JOHN THUNE: All we know is that everything is going to go up. Electricity is going to go up. Diesel fuel is going to go up. Natural gas is going to go ...

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Thune plan pushes for jet fuel of future

2009-10-23T00:00:00Z

If Sen. John Thune's plans work out, the B-1B bombers taking off from Ellsworth Air Force Base will be propelled by wood waste and crop-based fuel sooner ...

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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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Crossover Vote Or Lost Cause? Maine Sen. Collins' Reform Vote Examined

2009-10-23T00:00:00Z

...states to opt out of a national public option could work out well to pick up some moderates' votes (Edney, 10/22). Finally, Sen. John Thune is saying that the closed-door health bill negotiations being conducted by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid goe

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Letters: Thune's position on Franken bill

2009-10-22T00:00:00Z

I am writing to respond to a letter printed Oct. 21 from Will H. Bennett regarding a vote Sen. John Thune recently made on an amendment introduced by Sen. ...

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Memo details Mount Rushmore security lapses

2009-10-22T00:00:00Z

...criminal penalties for climbing Mount Rushmore, the report states. "I think there needs to be a better deterrent," said Sen. John Thune, R-S.D. Martin reports for the Argus Leader in Sioux Falls, S.D. To report corrections and clarifications, contact R

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