June 5th 2009
This column, by U.S. Senator John Thune, appeared in The Hill:
I have introduced a bill, the Freedom from Government Competition Act
(S. 1167), that would require the federal government to rely on the
private sector when providing services that are readily available. This
legislation does not mandate the privatization of any federal service,
but instead codifies the “Yellow Pages” test, which says that if a
federal service can also be found in the Yellow Pages, that service or
product should be subject to market competition. Studies have shown
that such competition could save taxpayers up to $28 billion annually.
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June 4th 2009
From the Argus Leader:
Republican Sen. John Thune says there seems to be a bit of a disconnect
with Democratic President Barack Obama and his administration on how
some proposals could affect states like South Dakota.
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June 3rd 2009
From the Daily Republic:
Thune’s legislation would codify the “Yellow Pages” test, which says
that if the federal government is doing something that can be found in
the Yellow Pages, the product or service should be subject to market
competition to ensure better value for the taxpayer. Studies have shown
that taxpayer savings as a result of competition are estimated to be as
much as $28 billion annually, Thune's news release said.
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June 2nd 2009
From the Rapid City Journal:
In a resolution passed by the U.S. Senate on Wednesday, Rexroat will
receive the Congressional Gold Medal, given "in honor of outstanding
service to the United States." The medal is one of the nation's highest
civilian award.
"The WASPs served our country with extraordinary bravery, even in the
face of discrimination," Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., said in a news
release. "Their service was essential to the war effort, and this
recognition of their heroics is long overdue."
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