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SD senators defend pieces of farm bill
South Dakota’s U.S. senators are working to defend what they believe are crucial parts of a would-be new farm bill as it faces a barrage of amendments on the Senate floor this week and possibly into next week.
RELATED CONTENTSen. Johnson supportive of Weiland’s bid
Sen. Tim Johnson voiced his support for Rick Weiland’s U.S. Senate candidacy Wednesday.
RELATED CONTENTNoem: Farm bill equals security
Safe, reliable food supply crucial to nation, congresswoman argues
RELATED CONTENTLow pay, single-parent families put South Dakota children in poverty
More than a third of South Dakota’s jobs are rated as “low-wage” and nearly two-thirds of the state’s children live in single-parent households. Those two factors lead the reasons why 42 percent of the state’s children live in low-income households, including 18 percent who are in poverty, said one expert.
RELATED CONTENTFamily pulling Herseth Sandlin toward, away from political race
‘Working moms deserve a voice,’ former congresswoman says.
RELATED CONTENTNoem frowns on confederate flags
All of America’s veterans should feel welcomed at VA facilities, and that makes a display of confederate flags inappropriate, said Rep. Kristi Noem, R-S.D.
RELATED CONTENTSD senators keep eye on bombers
Grounding Ellsworth’s B-1s could be concern during future base-closure rounds.
RELATED CONTENTNoem says no to expanded checks on gun-buyers
Congresswoman: 'We've got federal laws right now that aren't being fully enforced.'
RELATED CONTENTA taxpayer’s guide to the galaxy
Researchers trying to parlay South Dakota’s $44 million mine bet into scientific gold.
RELATED CONTENTJohnson: 'It's time to say good-bye'
Sen. Tim Johnson, D-S.D., confirmed press reports that he will not seek re-election in 2014.
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- Rounds thanks Johnson for years of service to SD
- Sen. Johnson says no election looming is 'strange'
- US Sen. Johnson says lots to do in rest of term
- Former Sen. Pressler applauds Johnson's courage
- Herseth Sandlin says she hasn't decided on senate run
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Columns
ROSS: 2014 threatens to overshadow 2012
South Dakota political observers could be forgiven for licking our chops over the pending 2014 U.S. Senate race even while a 2012 U.S. House race gets under way in earnest after Tuesday’s primary election.
RELATED CONTENTROSS: Janklow on trial: A powerhouse brought low
It took place in the middle of a cold snap, familiar to South Dakotans, and much like the day he died. This day, the day Bill Janklow was found guilty, would forever alter his life.
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