http://staging.johnthune.com/news/ en cadkins@johnthune.com Copyright 2010 2010-07-27T17:37:36+00:00 http://www.johnthune.com/news/post/press-release-thune-introduces-common-sense-budget-reform-bill/ http://www.johnthune.com/news/post/press-release-thune-introduces-common-sense-budget-reform-bill/#When:17:37:36Z Press Releases 2010-07-27T17:37:36+00:00 http://www.johnthune.com/news/post/sen.-thune-tries-to-control-federal-spending-growth-of-government/ http://www.johnthune.com/news/post/sen.-thune-tries-to-control-federal-spending-growth-of-government/#When:19:27:53Z From the Washington Post:"In these challenging economic times, private employers are having to tighten their belts, and the federal government is no different," Thune said in a statement supporting his amendment. "Washington has a spending problem and steps need to be taken to fix it. Reining in the amount we spend on government operations has to be a part of the solution." Thune's proposal would have permitted federal agencies to give bonuses and pay increases if they didn't exceed 2009 funding levels for salaries, a provision considered reasonable by co-sponsor Sen. Tom Coburn (R-Okla.). Articles 2010-06-28T19:27:53+00:00 http://www.johnthune.com/news/post/sen-thune-ellsworth-mission-to-bring-new-jobs-and-technology/ http://www.johnthune.com/news/post/sen-thune-ellsworth-mission-to-bring-new-jobs-and-technology/#When:21:23:45Z From KELO News:It's a major decision for Ellsworth Air Force Base that will bring hundreds of jobs to the base. It's taking on a new role in defending our country against the war on terror. A few months ago, Ellsworth Air Force Base found out it was one of four being considered for a new global mission. And Monday, officials got the answer they were hoping for. Articles 2010-06-22T21:23:45+00:00 http://www.johnthune.com/news/post/ellsworth-one-of-two-air-bases-to-get-new-unmanned-drone-mission/ http://www.johnthune.com/news/post/ellsworth-one-of-two-air-bases-to-get-new-unmanned-drone-mission/#When:16:25:00Z From the Rapid City Journal:Ellsworth Air Force Base has been selected as one of two home bases for unmanned drone missions, Sen. John Thune announced this morning. Articles 2010-06-21T16:25:00+00:00 http://www.johnthune.com/news/post/sen.-thune-president-obama-may-be-losing-control-over-democrats-in-congress/ http://www.johnthune.com/news/post/sen.-thune-president-obama-may-be-losing-control-over-democrats-in-congress/#When:19:36:46Z From ABC News:With legislative action slowed to a crawl in the Senate amid concerns over deficit spending, Democrats are beginning to balk at taking direction from the White House, a leading 2012 Republican contender said today. “There's less and less of an appetite to do things now that are gonna involve spending money that's not paid for -- that's not offset,” Thune told us. “So, you know, my view is that there are things that can get done, but there're gonna have to be ways … to pay for it. And that's kind of the difference of opinion we have about the legislation that's on the floor of the Senate right now. Articles 2010-06-17T19:36:46+00:00 http://www.johnthune.com/news/post/sen.-thune-democrats-showing-interest-in-gop-extender-bill/ http://www.johnthune.com/news/post/sen.-thune-democrats-showing-interest-in-gop-extender-bill/#When:21:12:17Z From The Hill:Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) on Wednesday said concerns over deficit spending have prompted Senate Democrats into taking a serious look at his fully paid-for substitute tax extender bill. "We have had a number of inquiries — quiet inquiries from Democrats who are interested in it and want to fund out more about it," he told reporters. Articles 2010-06-16T21:12:17+00:00 http://www.johnthune.com/news/post/thune-amendment-to-senate-tax-bill-puts-focus-on-spending/ http://www.johnthune.com/news/post/thune-amendment-to-senate-tax-bill-puts-focus-on-spending/#When:19:21:12Z From Dow Jones Newswires on Nasdaq.com:Senate Republicans sought to paint Democrats as profligate spenders, as they unveiled an alternative Thursday to a Democrat- backed bill to extend jobless benefits and expired tax breaks.Like the Democratic bill, the GOP alternative from Sen. John Thune (R., S.D.) would extend federal unemployment benefits through November and renew the tax cuts for businesses and individuals. Articles 2010-06-11T19:21:12+00:00 http://www.johnthune.com/news/post/sen.-thune-discusses-leadership-in-his-address-to-boys-state/ http://www.johnthune.com/news/post/sen.-thune-discusses-leadership-in-his-address-to-boys-state/#When:15:01:24Z From Aberdeen American News:Excellence, character and service - those make a strong leader, said U.S. Sen. John Thune.Thune shared this with Boys State attendees, whom he called future leaders, on Tuesday at the Northern State University Johnson Fine Arts Center. This week, 435 South Dakota boys are in Aberdeen for Boys State, which is in its 68th year. Articles 2010-06-10T15:01:24+00:00 http://www.johnthune.com/news/post/sen.-thune-urges-congess-to-reauthorize-biodiesel-tax-credit/ http://www.johnthune.com/news/post/sen.-thune-urges-congess-to-reauthorize-biodiesel-tax-credit/#When:13:52:57Z From KTIV:He believes there's relief in sight for biodiesel producers. Sen. John Thune, (R) South Dakota:"It could happen in the next few weeks, if Congress, when they get back, the House passed legislation before they went out. The senate will have to take it up when we get back. I could see something happening that would get that done in the next, we're out of session this week, but hopefully in the next two or three weeks."Thune is prepared to vote for renewal of the tax credit, which he sees as vital to the survival of this emerging industry. 2010-06-07T13:52:57+00:00 http://www.johnthune.com/news/post/sen.-thune-discusses-leadership-in-his-address-to-girls-state/ http://www.johnthune.com/news/post/sen.-thune-discusses-leadership-in-his-address-to-girls-state/#When:13:40:11Z From The Yankton Press & Dakotan:“I really believe that we’re here for a reason,” Thune said, speaking to a Girls State assembly in the Muenster University Center. “And sometimes it’s a short window of time we have to really have an impact. What we all should want to do is take those abilities we’ve been given, and put them to their highest and best use, and try to have a positive impact on the world around you, and for future generations.” Articles 2010-06-03T13:40:11+00:00