Searching for Economic Recovery 16 Aug 2013 | 05:30 pm

It was three years ago that the Obama administration dubbed the summer of 2010 the “summer of recovery.” Three years later, many Americans are still searching for recovery as our economy continues to ...

The Importance of Affordable, Reliable Commercial Airline Service 9 Aug 2013 | 11:30 am

Whether traveling for business or a family vacation, South Dakotans rely on commercial airline service and our state’s aviation infrastructure to provide safe, reliable air travel. While there can be ...

Thune Leads Bipartisan Group in Denouncing Costly EPA Mandate 8 Aug 2013 | 01:00 pm

Federal plan would increase energy costs for South Dakotans...

A Walk Down the Aisle 2 Aug 2013 | 02:00 pm

August marks a season of change and an important milestone in the life of our family. This month our youngest daughter Larissa will marry Scott Hargens in Sioux Falls. I always knew this day would com...

Wyden, Thune Seek to Make Permanent Protections Against Unfair Internet Taxes 1 Aug 2013 | 10:00 pm

U.S. Senators Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and John Thune (R-S.D.) today introduced legislation, the Internet Tax Freedom Forever Act, to make permanent the existing ban on Internet access taxes and on multiple...

Thune Introduces Resolution Recognizing the Service of Vietnam Veterans 1 Aug 2013 | 03:00 pm

Senator John Thune (R-S.D.) today introduced a resolution recognizing the sacrifice that U.S. combat troops made during the Vietnam War and expressing renewed support for the veterans of that conflict...

Thune News Conference 31 Jul 2013 | 05:30 pm

Thune Drought Monitoring Bill Passes Committee 30 Jul 2013 | 02:00 pm

Senator John Thune (R-S.D.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, today praised his committee colleagues for passing the Drought Information Act of 2013 (S....

Keeping Interest Rates Low for Students 26 Jul 2013 | 10:30 pm

The days of summer are slowly fading. While there is still time before heading back to school, many college students and their families have been keeping a watchful eye for news coming out of Washingt...

Thune on Senate Floor on ObamaCare's Economic Impact 25 Jul 2013 | 10:30 pm

Senator John Thune (R-S.D.), Chairman of the Senate Republican Conference, takes to the Senate Floor to discuss how ObamaCare is stifling economic growth.