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Environment

There is no question that we need common sense environmental policies that protect our natural resources. However, I am concerned that some of the policies coming out of Washington, D.C., will result in more harm than good. Policies such as the Environmental Protection Agency’s greenhouse gas regulations, their reclassification of coal ash as a hazardous material, Boiler MACT, and Utility MACT will slow our economic growth and increase the cost of energy and agriculture production. I will continue to oppose regulations that have little environmental benefit, but that stifle economic growth and hinder job creation.
December 2012
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12/7/12 Thune Statement on Corps’ Announcement to Reject Requests to Increase Missouri River Water Releases
November 2012
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11/30/12 Request for Additional Missouri River Releases Threatens South Dakota Interests
11/30/12 Thune Leads Group in Urging President to Deny Request to Increase Water Releases from Missouri River Reservoirs
October 2012
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10/5/12 Thune Bill to Eliminate Burdensome Environment Compliance Costs on Businesses Signed Into Law
September 2012
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9/25/12 USDA to Provide Remaining Funding for Mni Waste’ Water System
9/22/12 Thune Bill to Eliminate Burdensome Environment Compliance Costs on Businesses Passes Senate
9/12/12 Thune, Conrad, Hoeven, Johnson, and Tester Request Hearing on Corps of Engineers’ Proposal to Charge Fees for Missouri River Water Usage
June 2012
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6/5/12 Delegation Announces Additional Pine Beetle Funding
May 2012
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5/4/12 Thune Statement on TransCanada’s Second Request for Keystone Permit from Obama Administration
April 2012
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4/27/12 Good Week in Washington for South Dakota’s Agriculture Community