Noem: Farm bill could become part of fiscal cliff agreement
Republican leaders in the U.S. House of Representatives have told Rep. Kristi Noem, R- S.D., that they want to pass a farm bill by year’s end.The Daily Republic, 11/16/2012
Thune notes mood for compromise
Entitlement reform must accompany any tax increases, Republican senator says.The Daily Republic, 11/15/2012
Despite growing ranks of independents, third-party candidates struggle for traction
South Dakota voters have the opportunity to vote for Libertarian Gary Johnson, a two-term Republican governor of New Mexico, and Constitution Party candidate Virgil Goode, a six-term member of Congress, both Democrat and Republican, from Virginia.The Daily Republic, 11/05/2012
Oahe irrigation potential remains untapped
Memories of bitter fight stirred by Corps' plan to charge for surplus water.The Daily Republic, 09/29/2012
Johnson quietly builds legacy with Banking Committee
Since Democrats gained a majority in the Senate in the 2010 election, Johnson has helmed the committee — officially the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs — and quietly marshaled a series of bills through Congress to the president’s desk for a signature.The Daily Republic, 09/22/2012
Thune calls Corps of Engineers’ proposal ‘insult’ to South Dakota
Sens. John Thune and Sen. Tim Johnson have asked for Capitol Hill hearings on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers proposal to charge for the use of some water from the Missouri River.The Daily Republic, 09/13/2012
Drought sparks interest in race for US House
Voters engaged in campaign ahead of Labor Day as farm bill languishes on Capitol Hill.The Daily Republic, 08/22/2012
Varilek wants 12 debates against Noem
So far, Dakotafest only confirmed showdown in battle in House race.The Daily Republic, 08/03/2012
Senators split on impact from proposed livestock assistance
As Congress squabbles over what to include in a new farm bill, South Dakota’s senators have opposing views of a U.S. House proposal to provide some immediate relief to drought-stricken ranchers.The Daily Republic, 08/02/2012
Corn v. Cattle: Renewable fuels mandate taking heat during drought
A deepening drought has exposed some old cracks in the relationship between farmers and cattle producers.The Daily Republic, 07/21/2012
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