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South Dakota Senate Endorses Needs-based Scholarship Plan

Associated Press — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 14:27:31 +0000

PIERRE - The South Dakota Senate has endorsed a plan to create a new scholarship program that would award money based on students' financial needs.

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New Filibuster Rules Could Lead to More of the Same Ineffective Congress

John Gossom — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 16:24:38 +0000

If you enjoyed the last two years of a historically ineffectual Congress, get ready more of the same.

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Former SD Governor Rounds Announces Run for US Senate

Associated Press — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 14:45:21 +0000

Former South Dakota Gov. Mike Rounds says he will run for the U.S. Senate in 2014.

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Is Congress Going Back to "Work" or "Blame"

Rick Knobe — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 21:19:45 +0000

After working very hard for the past seven weeks to hold onto their jobs, Congress goes back to Washington to "relax," but hopefully get something done.

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Thune Seeks Re-election as Conference Chairman

Associated Press — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 22:41:07 +0000

Sen. John Thune has announced his intention to seek re-election to the third-highest ranking Republican position in the U.S. Senate.

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King Wins in Maine, Giving Senate 2 Independents

Associated Press — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 01:15:40 +0000

Former Gov. Angus King has won the Senate race in Maine, running as an independent. King will take over the seat held by retiring Republican Sen. Olympia Snowe. Another independent, Vermont's Sen. Bernie Sanders, also has been re-elected.

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Former SD Governor Might Run for U.S. Senate

Associated Press — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 14:05:25 +0000

Former Republican South Dakota Gov. Mike Rounds is forming a committee to explore a run for the U.S. Senate seat held by Democrat Tim Johnson.

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