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S.D. Farmers Union members visit Washington, push for Farm Bill
HURON - A group of South Dakota farmers and ranchers visited Capitol Hill recently to urge lawmakers to pass a farm bill as soon as possible. A delegation of South Dakota Farmers Union members attended the National Farmers Union's annual Fall Fly-In to...Tags: Agriculture, Crime, Law and Justice, Unions, Politics, Washington, DC
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Farm-state lawmakers returning home empty-handed
WASHINGTON (AP) - Farm-state members of Congress have campaigned for decades on the back of farm bills delivering election-season subsidies and other goodies to rural voters. Not this year. The bill is stalled, primarily because House GOP leaders don'...Tags: Rick Berg, Scott Tipton, Crime, Law and Justice, Politics, Bruce Braley
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In Our Opinion: Layoffs can be traced to lack of political will
The tears that welled in Jessica Goebel's eyes after she learned Wednesday she had been laid off from Molded Fiber Glass are a sad, direct statement on the ineffectiveness of our leaders in the legislative branch. "I had just moved into a new duplex...Tags: Renewable Energy, Job Layoffs, Politics, Layoffs and Downsizing, Labor Markets
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Expiring tax credit forced job cuts
The layoff of 92 employees at Molded Fiber Glass on Wednesday was a clear indication of what happens when Congress fails to act on important legislation, Rep. Kristi Noem said Thursday. The Production Tax Credit is set to expire at the end of the year...Tags: Renewable Energy, Job Layoffs, Politics, Layoffs and Downsizing, U.S. Senate
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Wind blade plant officials ask Noem for help
Molded Fiber Glass officials urged Rep. Kristi Noem over and over Tuesday to extend a tax credit for wind energy.
Plant manager Dave Giovannini said during a tour of the Aberdeen plant that the extension of the Production Tax Credit is essential to the...Tags: Renewable Energy, Politics, Solar Energy, Wind Power, Plant Openings
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MFG: 92 layoffs due to loss of business
IN BRIEF WHAT HAPPENED? Ninety-two of 370 employees at Molded Fiber Glass in Aberdeen were laid off today. WHAT DOES IT MEAN? Employees who were let go will receive a financial package including a health care benefit and some profit sharing....
Tags: Renewable Energy, Employment, Job Layoffs, Politics, United Way
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Notebook: S.D. congressional contest has strange history
PIERRE — The number 19,134 is maybe the most important in the U.S. House of Representatives election this fall for South Dakota’s solo seat. That’s how many votes B. Thomas Marking received in the 2010 House election. A retired...Tags: Politics, Stephanie Herseth Sandlin, Elections, Federal Election Commission, Political Fundraising
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What is Noem afraid of?
Rep. Kristi Noem has let South Dakota families down once again by denying a debate with her opponent, Matt Varelik, at this year's South Dakota State Fair. Like many South Dakota families, the state fair has been a weeklong event that my family... -
Farmers Union Day slated for the South Dakota State Fair - Sept. 1
HURON - South Dakota Farmers Union, a nearly century-old family farm organization, will sponsor a wide range of activities during 'Farmers Union Day' at the South Dakota State Fair Saturday, Sept. 1. Activities the annual Farmer's Share Luncheon, a debate...Tags: Human Interest, Politics, Elections, Ceremonies, Birthday Cake
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Noem's letters
I read that Rep. Kristi Noem recently sent a letter to President Barack Obama asking him to motivate some of her Democratic colleagues in the House to support the Farm Bill. Really? President Obama? If she's into letter-writing, why wouldn't she be...Tags: Barack Obama, John Boehner
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Noem, Varilek should debate, and often
It stands to reason that in a heated political race, the challenger usually wants to debate, while the incumbent might be more reluctant. The challenger has nothing to lose and only gains credibility by debating. The challenger, generally, has no...Tags: Politics, Elections, Stephanie Herseth Sandlin, Barack Obama
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Varilek good for South Dakota
I take exception with Richard Looby's comments (letters, Aug. 12) about Kristi Noem's opponent for U.S. Congress. Matt Varilek is a proven worker and has the know-how to get things done. He truly knows how every aspect of our government works, and the...Tags: Tim Johnson, U.S. Congress
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