WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Del. Gregorio Sablan, D-Northern Mariana Islands, issued the following information: Allowing veterans and their families to use the GI bill to pay for preparatory courses for professional license and certification exams is gaining support. U.S. Senators Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) and Mike Rounds (R-South Dakota) introduced a Senate companion to my legislation expanding GI bill benefits in that way. The GI Bill Access to Career Credentials Act, H.R. 2934 in the House and now  more

ROCHESTER, Minnesota, Aug. 8 -- Sen. Mike Rounds, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and his wife, Jean, today provided an update on Jean's cancer treatment: "After multiple rounds of chemo treatment, we're pleased to report that not only has Jean's tumor shrunk in half, a Computerized Tomography (CT) scan showed no signs of the tumor spreading or metastasizing. The chemo is working as intended and Jean continues to handle the treatment well. W  more

PIERRE, South Dakota, Aug. 8 -- Sen. Mike Rounds, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) today announced he has nominated Sean and Caresa O'Connor of Rapid City for this year's Angels in Adoption award, presented by the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute (CCAI). The O'Connors have adopted two children, Winnie (age 4) and RJ (age 2). "It is an honor for me to nominate Sean and Caresa for the Angels in Adoption Award," said Rounds. "Every chi  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following op-ed: The Sioux Empire Fair's Ag Appreciation Day is one of many annual events throughout South Dakota that I try to attend each year. It's a great event for a lot of reasons, not the least of which is the hardworking farmers and ranchers who I'm able to see and personally thank for everything they do to help support our state's number one industry. This year's event was a successful one, as always, where the food and  more

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today discussed the upcoming congressional state work period, what he likes best about traveling around the state, including some of his favorite stops, and why South Dakota is the best place in the country to take a road trip. Thune's remarks below (as prepared for delivery): "Mr. President, I love August. "I head back home to South Dakota almost every weekend to meet wi  more