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PIERRE - Gov. Mike Rounds says the health reform bill passed by the U.S. House of Representatives would break South Dakota's state budget.

QUOTE "I felt last night's decision was the proper decision for my district even though it was not the popular decision for my party," Cao, a first-term representative from Louisiana's traditionally Democratic 2nd District, told CNN.

Lates4 South Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment:... = KXNet.com North Dakota News _td> _b> _form> _div> _tr> _tr> _div> _div> The state Health Department The department's data shows nearl9 1,700 South Dakotans have tested positive for the flu strain.

Buying a home is about to get cheaper for a whole new crop of homebuyers - $6,500 cheaper.

Democratic Congresswoman Stephanie Herseth Sandlin was one of 39 Democrats who voted against a Democratic-written health care bill in the House yesterday.

Telling Native American leaders, "I'm on your side," President Obama issued an order Thursday instructing federal agencies to do a better job of consulting with tribes on numerous policies affecting Indian Country.

The stimulus bill signed into law today... WASHINGTON-- --The Council for Citizens Against Government Waste , the nation's premier taxpayer watchdog lobbying group, today urges Rep.

As Congress prepares for a historic vote on health care reform as early as Saturday, U.S. Rep.

Rep. Stephanie Herseth Sandlin says the White House is demonstrating a renewed commitment to addressing the chronic problems plaguing Indian Country.

WASHINGTON Far from chastened by off-year election setbacks, congressional Democrats vowed no let-up in the drive to pass controversial health care Wednesday, arguing that the way to regain voter trust was to complete what they started in more prosperous political times.

Voters' memo to politicians: We're angry and fearful, mostly about jobs and the economy.

The House passed a bill Wednesday to move up tough new rules for credit card lenders, lashing out at an industry that has been raising interest rates and fees at a furious pace since the rules were passed in May.

Record and near-record corn and soybean crops sit in area fields tantalizing farmers, but there is one problem: In many places, it's been too wet to get at them.

State Sen. Dave Knudson is beginning to piece together the important parts of his 2010 gubernatorial campaign.

In all but one of these changes, the already favored incumbent or incumbent party now looks like a shoo-in, as both Democratic and Republican strategists have winnowed down their target lists.

Coast Guard: The House approved the Coast Guard Authorization Act , sponsored by Rep.

Senator John Thune isn't holding out much hope that H1N1 vaccines will be widely available in South Dakota anytime soon.

Blue Dogs demand deficit, cost-curve answers - Glenn Thrush: Blue Dogs demand deficit, cost-curve answers October 29, 2009 Categories: Health Care Blue Dogs demand deficit, cost-curve answers A pack of Blue Dog Democrats, leery of the House health care bill's price tag, have sent a long list of detailed questions to the Congressional Budget Office ...

Latest South Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment: GOULDING VERDICT Jury convicts man of murder RAPID CITY, S.D. A jury rejected Robert Goulding's argument of an assisted suicide and convicted him of first-degree murder after about 30 minutes of deliberation Thursday.

As South Dakota Democrats scan the horizon for a challenger to Sen. John Thune next year, one name starting to appear has a familiar ring to it.