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Dyess unaffected by Dakotas effort
... he told the Associated Press. Pilots can call the FAA to learn if the airspace is being used, he said. Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., told the Associated Press the expansion will help keep Ellsworth among the Air Force's elite bases and well positioned to ... Comment?
Democrats reportedly reach deal to drop public option
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In its place, officials said Democrats had tentatively settled on a private insurance arrangement to be supervised by the federal agency that oversees the system through which lawmakers purchase coverage, with the possibility of greater government involvement if needed to ensure consumers of sufficient choices in coverage. Comment?
A bailout for Main Street?
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... any funds that were paid back in should go back in the Treasury - should be used to pay down the debt," said Sen. John Thune, R-S.D. "They shouldn't be recycled, re-spent, reused, allowing TARP to become what is essentially a political slush fund to ... Comment?
Senate Dems at odds over health care insurance
... it gets very much weakened," said Sen. Jay Rockefeller, D-W.Va, representing liberals in the negotiations. Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., marks a display board during a news conference on health care, Monday, Dec. 7, 2009, on Capitol Hill in Washington. ... Comment?
CLASS Act still alive in Senate
... for long-term care. The Senate last week voted 51 to 47 in favor of an amendment that was proposed by Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., which would have removed the Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act from the health care reform bill. The ... Comment?
Just as the Ur had to Run Right...:
... a lot of pop: In his peripatetic political career, Wadhamsa biggest triumph came as campaign manager for Sen. John Thune , R-S.D., in 2004, when Thune ousted Senate Democratic Leader Tom Daschle by 2 points ...so too are Senate Democrats these days ... Comment?
President Tackles Unemployment
... now use to meet the challenges still facing the country." GOP critics cry "stop spending." South Dakota Senator John Thune said, "If they're able to extend it, that this money is all going to get spent." Republicans say leftover bailout cash was to ... Comment?
Watered-down 'public plan' emerges in Senate
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... can grasp it," Sen. Mark Begich, D-Alaska, said Monday, reflecting a general hope that a deal is close. Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., marks a display board during a news conference on health care, Monday, Dec. 7, 2009, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP ... Comment?
Medicare, Medicaid expansion floated
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Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., marks up a display board as he speaks to reporters Monday during a health care news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington. Comment?
Thune: Pollution finding could sting S.D.
... Monday declared carbon a danger to human health, opening the door for tighter regulation of emissions - and, Sen. John Thune fears, the eventual strangulation of key South Dakota industries. The declaration means the EPA soon could be issuing new ... Comment?
Abortion Funding Center of Healthcare Debate
... taxpayer dollars out of paying for abortions, we have to get a bill passed." But Republicans disagree. Senator John Thune of South Dakota says, "I think there's been a convergence of thought in the Congress in the past that among both Republicans ... Comment?
... get his vote, and he gave us a dark horse in the 2012 Republican Presidential sweepstakes: South Dakota Senator John Thune. He called Thune a hard worker, humble and good looking and while Thune may not have the celebrity status of Sarah Palin or ... Comment?
On health care, Reid likens GOP to civil rights opponents
... day to do that. ... Some senators resorted to the same filibuster we hear today." Republicans were outraged. Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., the chairman of the Republican Policy Committee, labeled them "inflammatory" and "irresponsible." GOP Chairman ... Comment?
Coburn says Nelson amedment will make it in the bill
... amendment.'" Coburn made the remarks at a GOP press conference Monday, after a question was posed to Sen. John Thune (S.D.) about whether Republicans will support the Nelson amendment. "Most of us, at least the three of us and a lot on the ... Comment?
Drugmakers' support for health overhaul tested
... Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, and Sen John Thune, R-S.D., listen. Republicans forced Democrats to defend cutting $40 billion from agencies that care for seniors in their homes as ... Comment?
Class Act clears hurdle in Senate healthcare bill debate
... in the Senate healthcare bill Friday afternoon as the Senate voted 51-47 to defeat an amendment proposed by Sen. John Thune (R-SD). According to the Senate's Web site, the Thune amendment would a oeeliminate new entitlement programs and limit the ... Comment?
Air Force expands training area over Dakotas
... the Black Hills increases, the Air Force could raise the ceiling further or stop releasing flares, he said. Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., has said the expansion would help keep Ellsworth among the Air Force's elite bases and well positioned to attract ... Comment?
AF wants to quadruple Dakotas training airspace
... the Black Hills increases, the Air Force could raise the ceiling further or stop releasing flares, he said. Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., has said the expansion would help keep Ellsworth among the Air Force's elite bases and well positioned to attract ... Comment?
Polarizing figure or fresh voice?
... ," Weis added. "Whether she runs for office or not remains to be seen. Would I support her for office? Yes." Sen. John Thune, an early supporter of Sen. John McCain's presidential bid that 2 comments
Letters: Thune is 'true obstructionist'
... realizing that access to those places would not be possible except for our federal government. Our own senator, John Thune, states that we need health care reform, just not the Democrats' version. So where has Thune been the past few years? We ... Comment?