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Marching Orders for Congress from One Citizen

Rick Knobe — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 19:41:52 +0000

This is an open letter to Senators John Thune, Tim Johnson of South Dakota, and the other 98 members of the greatest deliberative body in the world.

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2012 Election Shows a Nation Still Divided

Associated Press — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 14:45:05 +0000

The election laid bare a dual - and dueling - nation, politically speaking, jaggedly split down the middle on the presidency and torn over much else.

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South Dakota Election Results and the Word 'No'

Rick Knobe — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 06:10:49 +0000

We are not an adventuresome group. South Dakotans were predictable Tuesday night.

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South Dakota Voters Reject Sales Hikes, Grants

Associated Press — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 06:07:04 +0000

South Dakota voters have rejected a proposal to raise the state sales tax to provide more money for schools and the Medicaid program that provides health care to low-income people.

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South Dakota Voters Approve Balanced Budget Amendment

Associated Press — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 05:48:37 +0000

South Dakota voters have approved a state constitutional amendment to require a balanced budget.

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New Government Much Like the Old Government?

Associated Press — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 05:33:57 +0000

Yet, after it all, this long political road has produced a new government that looks a whole lot like the old government.

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South Dakota Rejects Teacher Merit-pay Plan

Associated Press — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 04:52:57 +0000

South Dakota voters have rejected Gov. Dennis Daugaard's plan to give bonuses to top teachers, phase out tenure and recruit candidates for critical teaching jobs.

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Noem Wins 2nd Term as Lone South Dakota House Member

Associated Press — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 04:30:25 +0000

Republican Rep. Kristi Noem has defeated Democratic challenger Matt Varilek to win a second term as South Dakota's lone member of the U.S. House.

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Barack Obama Wins!

Associated Press — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 04:19:01 +0000

Barack Obama has won re-election to a second term as president, beating back a fierce challenge from Republican Mitt Romney.

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Candidates Congratulate Each Other on Strong Campaigns

Associated Press — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 01:10:00 +0000

An era of good feeling? Well, after a year of brutal campaigning there was a moment of good feeling between the two campaigns, even before the polls closed.

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