FACT CHECK: Not Slander When True Friends of Marty Jackley claim that saying government lawyer Marty Jackley delayed EB-5 charges, withheld critical information during the investigation, and let Pierre insiders off the hook is slander. But “slander” is, by definition, the “utterance of false charges,” and none of these charges are false. Ironically, however, the […]
U.S. Economy is Improving Thanks to Pro-Growth Policies By U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) The United States economy is looking up, thanks to the pro-growth policies implemented by the current administration and this congress. Since President Trump took office, 3 million new jobs have been created. Nearly 800,000 jobs have been created just since the […]
No Matter How Small By Rep. Kristi Noem Abortion is not health care. Abortion is not family planning. Abortion is the intentional ending of an unborn baby’s life, and I’m thrilled we finally have a president who recognizes that and has made protecting the unborn a priority. Earlier this month, the Trump administration proposed ending […]
From the Argus Leader, this afternoon Republican candidate for Congress Dusty Johnson has earned the nod from the Sioux Falls Argus Leader for his demeanor and being “a longtime conservative voice in South Dakota”: The current goal is obviously to gain the GOP nomination, and only registered Republicans can vote in the primary. But all […]
A Tribute to Patriots By Rep. Kristi Noem John Ellsworth was just 13 years old when his mother met him at the door to tell him his father wasn’t coming home from war. America had lost a hero. John’s father, Brigadier General Richard E. Ellsworth, flew 400 combat missions during World War II, earning numerous […]
Thune-Rounds-Enzi Bill to Double Size of Black Hills Veterans Cemetery Heads to President Years-Long Project Is One Step Closer to Completion WASHINGTON — U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.), Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), and Mike Enzi (R-Wyo.) issued the following statements after the U.S. House of Representatives passed their bill, the Black Hills National Cemetery Boundary Expansion […]
Tapio Calls for Immediate End of Mueller Probe, Pledges Support for Hillary Prosecution (Wednesday, May 16, 2018) South Dakota GOP Congressional candidate Neal Tapio today issued harsh criticism against former FBI Director Robert Mueller, calling for an immediate end of the Mueller-Rosenstein investigation of the Trump White House that is now entering its second year. […]
No Matter the Call By Rep. Kristi Noem I am incredibly grateful for the work of South Dakota’s law enforcement officers. The job has never been easy, but with violent crime on the rise, a growing drug epidemic, and a looming mental health crisis, more is being asked of our men and women in blue […]
Noem Statement on End of Iran Nuclear Deal Washington, D.C. – Rep. Kristi Noem today issued the following statement after President Trump terminated U.S. participation in the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action with Iran: “The Obama-era Iran deal was poorly negotiated, failed to permanently stop Iran from acquiring nuclear capabilities, and undermined American security and […]
Small Businesses are the Heartbeat of the American Economy By U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) Each year during National Small Business Week, we celebrate the vital role of small businesses in American society today. Main street businesses are America’s job creators. Over the past two decades, small businesses have generated 65 percent of all net […]