As most of you read this, I’ll be back in Pierre for my second legislative session. I spent last week’s space here giving a bit of a preview with some of the legislation that will make the news, and a few things that probably won’t. This week, I’d like...
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Representative Kristi Noem today issued the following statement in reaction to President Obama’s final State of the Union address: “The picture President Obama tried to paint tonight is a starkly different image than what most people see in their own backyard. We live in a world where wages are...
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WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), a member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, today made the following statement after the committee approved the nomination of Michael Missal to be Inspector General of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA): “The VA hasn’t had a permanent Inspector General for over two...
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It has been a year since I was sworn into the United States Senate. When you trusted me with your vote to represent you in Washington, I promised to work to reduce burdensome regulations, promote pro-growth policies and make the government more effective and efficient. The new Republican-led Senate...
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As I write this, the 2016 Legislative Session is just four days away. It will be a busy week at the Capitol as lawmakers return to Pierre to start filing their bills and considering proposals. It’s also going to be a big week for South Dakota veterans. Three years...
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I hope the holiday season was as joyful for your family as it was for mine. My son-in-law Luke joined me and my daughter Brittany on our annual father/daughter Christmas morning run, I was fortunately (or unfortunately, depending on how you look at it) able to sharpen my snow...
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For five years, I have fought for the day that we could put a bill on the President’s desk that would repeal Obamacare. January 7, 2016, turned out to be that day. From my first day on the job to now, I have spoken to thousands of South Dakotans...
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As we turn the page on 2015 and welcome the New Year, it’s a great time look to the future. Many of us will establish resolutions for 2016. Whether it’s to spend more time with family, get the household budget under control, lose a few pounds or visit a...
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We’ve made it past New Year’s, and we’re a week away from the start of the 2016 legislative session. First of all, as some of you already know, I have made it official, I am seeking a second term in the SD House. If you’re interested in signing a...
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Representative Kristi Noem today joined the House in passing legislation to repeal the majority of President Obama’s health care law. The bill will now head to the White House for the President’s signature or veto. While the President is expected to veto the legislation, this represents the first time...
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