http://staging.johnthune.com/news/ en bbuell@johnthune.com Copyright 2013 2013-05-23T14:46:02+00:00 http://www.johnthune.com/news/post/thune-asks-a.g.-eric-holder-for-answers/ http://www.johnthune.com/news/post/thune-asks-a.g.-eric-holder-for-answers/#When:13:46:02Z From KELOLAND.comSIOUX FALLS, SD - South Dakota Senator John Thune is asking U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder and Treasury Secretary Jack Lew for answers in the wake of the IRS scandal. Articles 2013-05-23T13:46:02+00:00 http://www.johnthune.com/news/post/gop-sen.-thune-urges-irs-to-stop-obamacare-work1/ http://www.johnthune.com/news/post/gop-sen.-thune-urges-irs-to-stop-obamacare-work1/#When:17:13:27Z From The HillRepublican Sen. John Thune (S.D.) is demanding that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) refrain from implementing ObamaCare while investigators probe the agency's targeting of conservative groups. Articles 2013-05-22T17:13:27+00:00 http://www.johnthune.com/news/post/al-neuharth-remembered-as-visionary-during-memorial-at-usd/ http://www.johnthune.com/news/post/al-neuharth-remembered-as-visionary-during-memorial-at-usd/#When:13:56:08Z From Argus LeaderVERMILLION — Al Neuharth was praised as a "transformative figure" who never forgot his South Dakota roots Friday in a celebration of the USA Today founder's life. Articles 2013-05-20T13:56:08+00:00 http://www.johnthune.com/news/post/thune-answers-needed-on-irs/ http://www.johnthune.com/news/post/thune-answers-needed-on-irs/#When:13:53:41Z From Rapid City JournalLate last week, the American public learned that allegations regarding the Internal Revenue Service targeting conservative, non-profit organizations for audits and increased screening were true. The shameful targeting of these groups is not a new claim; for more than a year, conservative groups have been complaining about intentional delays in the IRS application process and unnecessary and harassing questions. Articles 2013-05-20T13:53:41+00:00 http://www.johnthune.com/news/post/missouri-river-water-fee-banned-by-senate/ http://www.johnthune.com/news/post/missouri-river-water-fee-banned-by-senate/#When:15:46:16Z From The Mitchell Daily RepublicFARGO, N.D. — A proposal to charge for water in Missouri River reservoirs would be banned under legislation passed Wednesday by the U.S. Senate. Articles 2013-05-17T15:46:16+00:00 http://www.johnthune.com/news/post/thune-wind-cave-campground-to-remain-open/ http://www.johnthune.com/news/post/thune-wind-cave-campground-to-remain-open/#When:15:43:59Z From Rapid City JournalSIOUX FALLS | U.S. Sen. John Thune says the National Park Service has reversed a decision to close a campground at Wind Cave National Park in southwestern South Dakota. Articles 2013-05-17T15:43:59+00:00 http://www.johnthune.com/news/post/thune-calls-for-resignation-of-irs-head/ http://www.johnthune.com/news/post/thune-calls-for-resignation-of-irs-head/#When:18:48:38Z From The HillSen. John Thune (R-S.D.) has joined the growing call for resignations at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) over the targeting of Tea Party groups. Articles 2013-05-16T18:48:38+00:00 http://www.johnthune.com/news/post/showing-appreciation-for-our-nations-military/ http://www.johnthune.com/news/post/showing-appreciation-for-our-nations-military/#When:19:09:42Z From Rapid City JournalSouth Dakota has a proud legacy of military service, extending from some of our state's earliest days to our current conflicts around the globe. South Dakotans of every background have always answered the call to defend America from those who seek to destroy the freedom that we cherish. I doubt there are many South Dakotans who do not have a family member or friend who has worn one of our nation's uniforms. Articles 2013-05-15T19:09:42+00:00 http://www.johnthune.com/news/post/brokaw-thune-to-be-among-guests-at-neuharth-memorial1/ http://www.johnthune.com/news/post/brokaw-thune-to-be-among-guests-at-neuharth-memorial1/#When:17:02:12Z From Argus LeaderVERMILLION — NBC’S Tom Brokaw, U.S. Sen. John Thune and University of South Dakota president James Abbott will be among the colleagues and friends paying tribute to USA Today founder Al Neuharth during a memorial service Friday. Articles 2013-05-14T17:02:12+00:00 http://www.johnthune.com/news/post/thune-introduces-an-amendment-to-stop-corps-from-charging-water-users/ http://www.johnthune.com/news/post/thune-introduces-an-amendment-to-stop-corps-from-charging-water-users/#When:18:24:29Z From ktiv.comWASHINGTON (KTIV) -Senator John Thune of South Dakota introduces an amendment to prevent the US Army Corps from charging users for water from the Missouri River. Articles 2013-05-10T18:24:29+00:00