Telehealth bill aims to expand health IT access for home care providers

By Kimberly Leonard and Josh Israel

A proposed new Senate bill would give home care providers in rural areas access to Medicare payments for audio and video home monitoring. ..

Excerpts from this story referencing "John Thune":

"… ast week after going nowhere in three recent sessions of Congress.Sponsors John Thune, a South Dakota Republican, and Amy Klobuchar, a Minnesota Democrat, hope …"

Potential 2012 GOP slow to enlist big-dollar lobbyist bundlers for federal accounts

By Josh Israel and Aaron Mehta

One strong sign of a politician’s interest in the presidential race is always the amount of early money raised. New rules for identifying lo

Excerpts from this story referencing "John Thune":

"… s and campaign accounts over the past two years, such as South Dakota Sen. John Thune and Texas Rep. Ron Paul.As of filings through this week, none of those oth …"

Tim Johnson — Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

By Josh Israel

As federal regulators begin to implement financial regulatory reform, Tim Johnson of South Dakota replaces retiring Sen. Chris Dodd in the h

Excerpts from this story referencing "John Thune":

"… later by an even narrower margin — just 524 votes — against then-Rep. John Thune.In December 2006, Johnson suffered a brain hemorrhage, causing him to miss …"

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K Street's investment in the status quo

By Agustín Armendariz and Alex Knott

WASHINGTON, October 27, 2004 — When registered lobbyists dig into their wallets, incumbent senators almost always benefit....

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"… nez Moore TenenbaumSCJames W. Demint$30,000$259,000Senator Thomas DaschleSDJohn Thune$28,000$0R. Paul Van DamUTSenator Robert Bennett$47,000$151,000Senator Patr …"

Human exposure 'uncontrolled' at 114 Superfund sites

By Joaquin Sapien

EPA secrecy about sites' toxic dangers extends even to senators' inquiries

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"… and play in the landfill.Looking for answersSens. Boxer, Obama, Durbin and John Thune, R-S.D., have battled the secrecy that muddles the financial and hazardous …"

The state money race

By Derek Willis

Democrats outraised GOP in the states, but have little to show for it

Excerpts from this story referencing "John Thune":

"… p U.S. Sen. Tim Johnson defend his seat against a challenge from then-Rep. John Thune. Five state Democratic Party committees sent valuable "hard dollars" to So …"

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FACT CHECK: Obama’s Jobs Act ‘bipartisan’? Not entirely

By FactCheck.Org

Obama's jobs plan does have bipartisan support, but also a fair share of detractors

Excerpts from this story referencing "John Thune":

"… ssed in early 2009, Republicans, led by Sens. John McCain, Lindsey Graham, John Thune, Richard Burr and Mel Martinez, offered their own alternative st …"

GOP senators call for overhaul of electronic health records program

By Fred Schulte

Report says $35 billion Obama administration stimulus program not working

Excerpts from this story referencing "John Thune":

"… ded to Successfully Adopt Health IT” was released on Tuesday by Senators John Thune (R-S.D.), Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.), Pat Roberts (R-Kan.), Richard Burr (R …"

Gun lobby's money and power still holds sway over Congress

By Alan Berlow and Gordon Witkin

But lawmakers' fear may not be entirely justified.

Excerpts from this story referencing "California":

"… ng her one term in Congress. Independence USA PAC also scored a victory in California where it spent $3.3 million to defeat an NRA A-rated Republican, Joe Baca, …"