Tim Johnson
Tim Johnson
Politician and member of the Democratic party who became a U.S. Senator from South Dakota in 1997 after serving in the U.S. House of Representatives for ten years.
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth28 December 1946
CityCanton, SD
CountryUnited States of America
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It indicates this BRAC Commission will be quite independent in making its determinations about which bases to close and which to keep open,
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I think the fact that the BRAC Commission did reject the DOD recommendations to close the New London facility is a positive sign,
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What we have is a program that is being recast every time we meet, and fees that are being forced down again and again for a regulatory program out of control.
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If it's critical to our business it seems that we're more prepared to spend than if it's the family photo album that's at risk.
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If this is true, it's another slap at South Dakota farmers and ranchers from the Bush administration, ... There's no substitute for the face-to-face interaction that producers have with FSA personnel. They need the opportunity to ask questions, to explain their circumstances. To lose that opportunity is going to be a serious problem.
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I don't believe that either political party has particularly distinguished itself on energy strategy for a long, long time, going back decades ... there's a little bit of finger-pointing that can go in both directions. I don't think the Democrats have distinguished themselves, I don't think the Republicans have either,
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center is a one-of-a-kind facility that will allow faculty, students and the medical community to teach and conduct research using the highest-quality fitness testing and exercise prescription technology. With the purchase of the equipment and technology, faculty and students will be able to produce research that will enhance health and fitness services in schools and communities throughout northeast South Dakota.
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I'm also pleased to know that in the long term, South Dakota-produced ethanol will help reduce the unpredictable price of gas and help make our country less dependent on foreign sources of oil,
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I have long believed that the education of our nation's children should be the result of a strong federal-state-local partnership.
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I had pretty bad year. And it showed me that I really like to race in the states.
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I find it troublesome that the USDA initiated the process of FSA service center consolidation without public notice or comment. Given the size and scale of potential office consolidation in South Dakota, I am requesting that hearings be conducted on the USDA's consolidation plan,
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I can see how it could have raised questions. But I can assure you it was coincidental.
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I have to represent my district. At this point, I am very, very skeptical.
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I don't see a problem with it...I don't anticipate any discussion about the other matters tonight.