Rounds Statement on Alexander/Murray Legislation Is one of 24 Senators – 12 Republican and 12 Democrat – to Cosponsor Bipartisan Bill; Similar Provision had Support from 49 of 52 GOP Senators WASHINGTON— Following months of discussions between U.S. Sens. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.), Patty Murray (D-Wash.) and Angus King (I-Maine), Rounds made the […]
Politico is reporting that South Dakota’s Senator Mike Rounds is part of a bi-partisan group that’s working to ease the transition between Obamacare and the needed reforms to our health care system without abrupt increases in costs to citizens: A bipartisan deal in Congress offers a glimmer of stability for the Obamacare insurance markets. But […]
In case you missed it, the pendulum just swung hard the other way, in contrast to the Obama administration’s attack on religious liberties. From the Hill: Attorney General Jeff Sessions issued legal guidance Friday directing federal agencies on how to protect religious liberty in employment, contracting and programming as they execute federal laws. The guidance […]
Tax Reform for Middle-Class South Dakotans By Sen. John Thune The U.S. tax code is too large, too complicated, and too outdated. Reforming and modernizing it so more middle-income South Dakotans can keep more of what they earn doesn’t have to be complicated, and it’s something on which both Republicans and Democrats should be able […]
Here’s a little bit of South Dakota confluence with the recent Alabama election where Judge Roy Moore was elected over Luther Strange. Apparently Strange shares the same consulting company with South Dakota Congressional hopeful Shantel Krebs If you remember from a little while back.. * The Krebs campaign team consists of general consultant Sean Brown of Axiom […]
Thune: Tax Reform Will Provide Relief to the Middle Class “Our tax reform plan will ensure that these families are no longer left behind.” WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) discussed the tax reform framework that was released this week by the Senate Finance Committee, of which Thune is a member, the House Ways […]
*sigh* As if they’ve ever stopped, I note the Argus Leader is out pushing fake news to attack Republicans again. Today, in relation to the Lynn DiSanto Facebook meme story they’ve been trumpeting since yesterday, the Argus has posted a new story trying to draw criticism to the Republican party by blaring a BS headline […]
Thune Introduces SDSU Graduate and USDA Nominee Steve Censky at Confirmation Hearing “Agriculture has not just been Steve’s profession – it’s been his passion and way of life from his childhood on, and I can think of no one better to work at this level of USDA for the farmers and ranchers of this country […]
Real, Genuine Accountability By Rep. Kristi Noem Trust in government is at an all-time low – and who could blame folks? Fraud, mismanagement, and abuse are rampant within government agencies. Taxpayer dollars are too often misspent by bureaucrats. And many people aren’t given basic courtesies when they interact with some federal employees. We need accountability […]
Trade Agreements Vital to South Dakota’s Economy By U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) Free and fair trade plays an important role in the American economy. It not only leads to more jobs and higher wages, it allows American producers to promote and sell their goods across the globe by leveling the playing field with other […]