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Senator Mike Rounds joins caucus targeting government efficiency
U.S. Senator Mike Rounds from South Dakota has announced his membership in the Senate's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Caucus.
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Legislation proposed to rename Pierre federal building after Marcella LeBeau
U.S. Senators Mike Rounds and John Thune have introduced the Marcella LeBeau Recognition Act, aiming to rename the federal office building in Pierre as the "Marcella LeBeau Federal Building."
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Senator Mike Rounds chairs cybersecurity subcommittee for new congressional term
U.S. Senator Mike Rounds of South Dakota has announced his return as Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee's Subcommittee on Cybersecurity for the 119th Congress.
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Bipartisan senators reintroduce Whole-Home Repairs Act targeting nationwide housing crisis
U.S. Senator Mike Rounds, alongside Senators Cynthia Lummis, John Fetterman, and Tina Smith, has reintroduced the Whole-Home Repairs Act.
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Senator Rounds urges suspension of livestock electronic tag enforcement
U.S. Senator Mike Rounds is urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to halt the enforcement of its Electronic Identification (EID) tag mandate for livestock herds.
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Senator urges federal action on Oglala Sioux Tribe's public safety crisis
U.S. Senator Mike Rounds has reached out to Attorney General Merrick Garland and Secretary of the Department of Interior Deb Haaland, urging them to address a critical public safety issue on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota.
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Legislation reintroduced to preserve Wounded Knee Massacre site
Senators Mike Rounds and John Thune have reintroduced the Wounded Knee Massacre Memorial and Sacred Site Act.
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Senator shares holiday message focusing on faith, family, and gratitude
In a message shared on Christmas Eve, a public figure emphasized the importance of remembering the true meaning of the holiday season.
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Senator Rounds nominates South Dakota students to prestigious service academies
U.S. Senator Mike Rounds has announced his nominations for appointments to the United States service academies for the 2025-2026 school year.
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Senator Mike Rounds announces committee roles for 119th Congress
U.S. Senator Mike Rounds from South Dakota has announced his membership on five committees for the 119th Congress.
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Legislation to aid Native American veterans' homeownership heads to President
U.S. Senator Mike Rounds has announced that his legislation aimed at improving homeownership opportunities for Native American veterans is now awaiting the President's signature to become law.
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Senator Rounds nominates The Gathering Well for national adoption award
U.S. Senator Mike Rounds of South Dakota has put forward The Gathering Well as a nominee for the 2024 Angels in Adoption award.
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Senator Rounds urges caution on reopening U.S.-Mexico cattle trade due to disease risk
U.S. Senator Mike Rounds has formally requested that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) thoroughly investigate the threat posed by the New World Screwworm (NWS) before considering reopening the U.S.-Mexico feeder cattle trade.
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Senator Rounds introduces bill for forest service boundary dispute mediation
U.S. Senator Mike Rounds has introduced the Fence Line Fairness Act, a legislative proposal aimed at establishing a formal mediation process for resolving land boundary disputes between landowners and the United States Forest Service (USFS).
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Senate engages in cabinet nominee talks amid post-Thanksgiving sessions
The work week resumed in Washington following the Thanksgiving holiday, with meetings and activities taking center stage.
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Senator Rounds proposes legislation to dissolve U.S. Department of Education
U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) has introduced the "Returning Education to Our States Act," aiming to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education and reallocate its programs across other federal departments.
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South Dakota post offices to be renamed after fallen service members
U.S. Senator Mike Rounds announced that two bills he sponsored to rename post offices in South Dakota have passed the House and are now awaiting the President's signature.
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Senators urge DHS and DOL for more H-2B visas in fiscal year 2025
U.S. Senators Mike Rounds and Angus King, along with a bipartisan group of colleagues, have urged the Department of Labor (DOL) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to release the maximum number of additional H-2B visas for Fiscal Year 2025.
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Senator Rounds seeks interns for spring 2025 semester
U.S. Senator Mike Rounds is inviting college students to apply for internships in his offices for the spring 2025 semester.
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Bill introduced to address postal delays affecting local newspapers
Running a newspaper today has evolved significantly from past decades. Digital advancements have transformed traditional processes, such as replacing dark rooms with digital photography and incorporating electronic media for news delivery. Despite these changes, the fundamental role of reporters, editors, and the entire newspaper team remains crucial. "We still rely on reporters to be objective," emphasizes the author of a recent statement.