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  1. Dyess unaffected by Dakotas effortRead the original story

    5 hrs ago | ReporterNews.com

    ... 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 ...

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    Related Topix: US Military, Ellsworth Air Force Base, US News, US Air Force, US Air Force, Federal Aviation Administration, US Politics, US Senate, Republican

  2. Democrats reportedly reach deal to drop public optionRead the original story w/Photo

    6 hrs ago | Palm Beach Post

    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.

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    Related Topix: US News, Healthcare Law, Law, US Politics, 2008 Presidential Election, Barack Obama, Medicare, Health, Tom Harkin, US Senate, Democrat

  3. A bailout for Main Street?Read the original story w/Photo

    14 hrs ago | CNN

    ... 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 ...

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    Related Topix: Small Business, Personal Finance, US News, US Politics, John Boehner, Republican, US House of Representatives

  4. Senate Dems at odds over health care insurance

    14 hrs ago | Athens Banner-Herald

    ... 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. ...

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    Related Topix: US News, US Politics, 2008 Presidential Election, Barack Obama, Medicare, Health, Medicaid, US Senate, Republican

  5. CLASS Act still alive in Senate

    19 hrs ago | InvestmentNews

    ... 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 ...

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    Related Topix: Long Term Care, Health, US Politics, US News, US Senate, Republican, Edward Kennedy, Democrat

  6. Just as the Ur had to Run Right...:Read the original story

    21 hrs ago | BrothersJudd Blog

    ... 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 ...

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    Related Topix: US News, US Senate, Republican, US Politics

  7. President Tackles UnemploymentRead the original story

    21 hrs ago | WSAV

    ... 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 ...

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    Related Topix: Small Business, Personal Finance, US Politics, US News, US Senate, Republican

  8. Watered-down 'public plan' emerges in SenateRead the original story w/Photo

    22 hrs ago | Athens Banner-Herald

    ... 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 ...

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    Related Topix: US News, US Politics, Barack Obama, Medicare, Health, Senator Mark Begich, US Senate, Democrat, Republican, Tom Harkin

  9. Medicare, Medicaid expansion floatedRead the original story w/Photo

    Yesterday | INFORUM

    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.

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    Related Topix: US Senate, Republican, US Politics, US News

  10. Thune: Pollution finding could sting S.D.Read the original story

    Yesterday | ArgusLeader.com

    ... 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 ...

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    Related Topix: US News, US Senate, Republican, Democrat, Tim Johnson, US Politics, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Global Warming, Copenhagen, Denmark, World News, Denmark, Renewable Energy (Green Energy), Energy, Biofuel, Alternative Energy

  11. Abortion Funding Center of Healthcare DebateRead the original story

    Yesterday | KTHV-TV

    ... 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 ...

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    Related Topix: US Politics, US Senate, Republican

  12. A Few Minutes With Ed BethuneRead the original story

    Yesterday | KTHV-TV Little Rock

    ... 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 ...

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    Related Topix: US News, Little Rock, AR, US Politics, 2008 Presidential Election, US Senate, Republican

  13. On health care, Reid likens GOP to civil rights opponentsRead the original story

    Yesterday | Kansas.com

    ... 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 ...

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    Related Topix: US News, US Politics, 2008 Presidential Election, UC San Diego, Barack Obama, US Senate, Republican

  14. Coburn says Nelson amedment will make it in the billRead the original story

    Monday | Politico

    ... 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 ...

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    Related Topix: Tom Coburn, US Politics, US News, US Senate, Republican, Abortion

  15. Drugmakers' support for health overhaul testedRead the original story

    Monday | Cape Cod Times

    ... 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 ...

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    Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US Senate, Republican, Senator Mike Johanns, John Cornyn, Texas, 2008 Presidential Election

  16. Class Act clears hurdle in Senate healthcare bill debateRead the original story

    Monday | McKnightsonline.com

    ... 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 ...

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    Related Topix: Long Term Care, Health, US Politics, US Senate, Republican

  17. Air Force expands training area over DakotasRead the original story

    Sunday | INFORUM

    ... 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 ...

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    Related Topix: US Military, Ellsworth Air Force Base, US News, US Air Force, US Air Force, Minot Air Force Base, US Politics, US Senate, Republican, Sioux Falls, SD

  18. AF wants to quadruple Dakotas training airspaceRead the original story

    Sunday Dec 6 | Air Force Times

    ... 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 ...

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    Related Topix: US Military, Ellsworth Air Force Base, US News, US Air Force, US Air Force, Minot Air Force Base, US Politics, US Senate, Republican, Federal Aviation Administration

  19. Polarizing figure or fresh voice?Read the original story

    Sunday Dec 6 | Argus Leader

    ... ," 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

    Related Topix: US News, US Governors, Sarah Palin, Sioux Falls, SD, US Politics, US Senate, Republican, 2008 Presidential Election

  20. Letters: Thune is 'true obstructionist'Read the original story

    Sunday Dec 6 | Argus Leader

    ... 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 ...

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    Related Topix: Social Security, Personal Finance, Medicare, Health, Opinion