John thune. His father was honored as a member of the best of a hall of fame. We asked him about constituent work, the economy and what events in the States History most interest him. Where were you born and raised . A little town west of here. It was named after a scottish cattle rancher called merle mckenzie. It was very much a step in place forpeople staffing place people who are heading to the black hills. A lot of motels, restaurants, filling stations and all of my siblings and my parents worked in one of those types of establishments every summer. What was it like growing up here in south dakota . A great background. I love this day, it is very beautiful to me. I love the prairie, i like wide open spaces and i think that is because of where i was raised. Outdoors person, i love hunting and fishing and being outdoors, biking, running, particularly through the different seasons of the year. Small townup in a and going to is moscow we have opportunities to do a lot of rings. I get t
Guiding us with your powerful providence and showering us with undeserved mercies. You hear our prayers and speedily supply our needs. Bless today the work of our lawmakers, empowering them with unceasing awareness and openness of heart. Give them wisdom and courage to glorify you through their work. May their thoughts, words and actions be acceptable to you, for you are our rock and our redeemer. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to the flag. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. The president pro tempore the democratic leader. Mr. Reid i move to proceed to calendar number 297. The president pro tempore the clerk will report. The clerk motion to proceed to calendar number 297, s. 1950, a bill to improve the provision of medical services and benefits to veterans, and for other purposes. Mr. Reid mr. Pr
The U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Agriculture completed its markup of the Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2024 (Farm Bill) on May 24, 2024, and passed the proposed.