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No hazardous materials detected in suspicious envelopes
American News, Aberdeen, S.D.Tests conducted by the South Dakota State Health Department's laboratory revealed there were no hazardous materials in the envelopes sent to Aberdeen offices of South Dakota's congressional delegation, said Capt. Dave McNeil of the Aberdeen Police...Tags: Kristi Noem, Tim Johnson, Dwayne Johnson, Medical Procedures and Tests
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Building evacuated in Aberdeen after Congressional staffers find suspicious envelopes
Three envelopes without return addresses were sent to Aberdeen offices of South Dakota's congressional delegation, causing emergency officials to block off streets and a hazardous materials team to investigate Friday. About 20 people were evacuated...
Tags: Politics, Barack Obama, Kristi Noem, Fires, U.S. Congress
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Bill transferring cemetery ownership goes to floor
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - A Senate bill that would transfer the ownership of nine historic cemeteries in the Black Hills from the U.S. Forest Service to local communities has passed the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. Sens. Tim Johnson and John...Tags: Kristi Noem, Tim Johnson
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Noem: Farm bill equals security
Congress needs to pass a farm bill this summer -- not only to support agriculture, but to ensure national independence and self-reliance, Rep. Kristi Noem, R-S.D., said on May 9. "I believe we have a national security interest in ensuring we can produce...Tags: Food Industry, Kristi Noem, U.S. House Committee on Agriculture
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Panel's approval of farm bill version riles Roberts
The Hutchinson News, Kan.Kansas Sen. Pat Roberts voted against the Senate Agriculture Committee markup of the farm bill Tuesday, calling it a "rear-view-mirror bill" instead of moving forward with reform. "This is an invitation to farm for the government," he told The News...Tags: Politics, Peanuts, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Science and Technology, Pat Roberts
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Thune, Klobuchar introduce Sodsaver Prairie Protection Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator John Thune (R-S.D.) and Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) introduced legislation that would modify crop insurance premium assistance for insured crops grown on native sod converted to cropland and land that a producer cannot...Tags: Amy Klobuchar, National Wildlife Federation, Congressional Budget Office, Environmental Issues, Science and Technology
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Thune aims to block corps from charging for Missouri River's water
The Daily Republic, Mitchell, S.D.A plan by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to charge for water taken from the Missouri River could be tackled on Capitol Hill. Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., plans to introduce an amendment to the Water Resources Development Act, which is set to be...Tags: U.S. Congress, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
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Notebook: No challengers yet for Rounds
We are now a year from the June 3, 2014, primary elections in South Dakota. That is significant because South Dakota voters will choose a new U.S. senator next year. So far voters don’t have a choice. The only declared candidate is Republican...Tags: Government, Stephanie Herseth Sandlin, Politics, Political Candidates, Primaries
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Penny Pritzker nominated for Commerce secretary
Tribune staffChicago business executive Penny Pritzker was nominated by President Barack Obama to become the new Secretary of Commerce on Thursday, in an expected move that could prove controversial for the longtime political supporter and fundraising heavyweight....Tags: Housing and Urban Planning, Patents, Copyrights and Trademarks, Economy, Business and Finance, Politics, Interior Policy
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Md. airport towers appear safe from federal cuts
Five air traffic control towers in Maryland that had been scheduled to shut down in June as a result of federal budget cuts are now expected to remain open, lawmakers said Wednesday — easing fears that the closures could back up flights at BWI...Tags: Politics, Unemployment, Justice System, Crime, Law and Justice, Budget Control Act of 2011
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Thune being watched in sales tax vote
PIERRE -- This week, the U.S. Senate is expected to vote on Internet sales-tax legislation that is strongly supported by retail businesses in South Dakota. If it eventually becomes law, the state treasury and municipal governments throughout South...
Tags: Government, Justice System, Politics, Crime, Law and Justice, Computing and Information Technology Industry
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EDITORIAL: Support online taxes to level the playing field
The Daily Republic, Mitchell, S.D.Brick-and-mortar businesses face plenty of troubles lately. Main Street -- and by Main Street, we mean typical, traditional business -- has enough on its plate as it fights continued battles against shifting populations and box-store giants. But at...Tags: U.S. Congress, E-Commerce Industry, Business, U.S. Senate
May 19, 2013
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May 15, 2013
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May 10, 2013
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