Kristi Noem, Congresswoman for South Dakota

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Rep. Noem Speaks in Support of Violence Against Women Reauthorization on House Floor

Wed, 16 May 2012 07:00:00 EST

Washington, D.C. – Rep. Kristi Noem today spoke on the House floor in favor of reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), which passed the House today. Rep. Noem noted that Native American women experience abuse at a higher rate than non-Native American women, and discussed provisions she included in VAWA to ensure Native American victims can obtain federal protection orders.

Rep. Noem Issues Statement on Passing of Jim Abdnor

Wed, 16 May 2012 03:30:00 EST

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Kristi Noem today issued the following statement on the passing of Senator Jim Abdnor:

“South Dakota lost a great leader and committed servant with the passing of Jim Abdnor. I always viewed Jim as a humble man of great integrity. He served our state and nation in many capacities, including State Senator, Lieutenant Governor, Congressman, U.S. Senator and Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration. Jim has left a legacy South Dakotans can be proud of. Bryon, Kassidy, Kennedy, Booker and I send our deepest condolences to the Abdnor family. They will be in our thoughts and prayers.”

House Overwhelmingly Passes Black Hills Cemetery Act

Tue, 15 May 2012 08:30:00 EST

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives today passed the Black Hills Cemetery Act, legislation introduced by Rep. Kristi Noem in February, with broad bipartisan support. By a vote of 400-1, the House voted to transfer the ownership of nine Black Hills cemeteries, many of which originated in old mining towns of the 1800s and have a unique significance to the surrounding communities, from the federal government to the caretaking communities that have managed them for generations.

“These cemeteries have an historic and sentimental significance to the communities who have been caring for them for generations, and I’m glad they’re one step closer to calling these cemeteries their own,” said Rep. Noem. “Not only does the Black Hills Cemetery Act honor the folks that have been integral in the preservation of these nine cemeteries, it will actually help reduce liability and potential costs to the U.S. Forest Service. I look forward to this legislation getting taken up in the Senate and becoming law.”

Rep. Noem introduced the Black Hills Cemetery Act earlier this year at the request of community members near these cemeteries. The bill impacts nine cemeteries in the Black Hills: Englewood Cemetery, Galena Cemetery, Hayward Cemetery, Mountain Meadows Cemetery, Roubaix Cemetery, Nemo Cemetery, Rockerville Cemetery, Silver City Cemetery, and Cold Springs Cemetery.

“When Rep. Noem was elected, our communities asked that she introduce this legislation. We are thrilled to see that she was able to get this passed in the House and look forward to it moving through the Senate,” said Silver City Volunteer Fire Department Chief Jeff Sugrue.

Specifically, the Black Hills Cemetery Act would transfer ownership of these cemeteries and up to 2 acres of adjacent land to the caretaking communities that have managed them for generations under special-use permits issued by the U.S. Forest Service. It also requires that the conveyed land continue to be used for the same purposes.

The Black Hills Cemetery Act was first introduced by Rep. Noem on February 1, 2012. The Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands held a hearing on the bill on April 17 and it passed out of the Natural Resources Committee on April 25. The bill now heads to the Senate for consideration.

Today, Rep. Noem spoke on the House Floor in favor of the Black Hills Cemetery Act. To view her remarks, click here.

Noem Weekly Column: Honoring Mothers

By Rep. Kristi Noem — Fri, 11 May 2012 04:30:00 EST

For many South Dakota families, including my own, May is one of the busiest months of the year. With graduations, summer sports and upcoming vacations, moms across South Dakota are busy shuffling kids back and forth and organizing the family calendar. May is also the month we celebrate Mother’s Day. As a mother of three, I know firsthand how hard it is to balance juggling schedules, doctoring scrapped knees and helping with homework, and I want to say thank you to every mother in our state for your commitment to your children.

Being a parent is an incredible responsibility, and I am so grateful that I was blessed with Kassidy, Kennedy and Booker. But being a mom also comes with a pervasive sense of worry that I think every mom experiences. Worry that our kids will get hurt, that they’ll make the right decisions or about whether or not they’ll one day find a career they love and can succeed in. We can’t control a lot of what we worry about. But there are areas – like whether or not our kids have even greater opportunities than we had – that we can make an impact on.

Regardless of race, age, religion or political affiliation, every American deserves a country where they are free to choose what they think and what to pursue, and where hard work and commitment can spell success. As South Dakota’s lone U.S. Representative, I am working hard to implement policies that will build a better America for every South Dakotan and every American. Policies that empower innovators, encourage small businesses and create an environment for robust job growth that will help ensure there are jobs for our graduates.

I believe America is exceptional. I believe that despite all of the challenges our nation is facing, including a sluggish economy, rising health care costs and record debt, we will come out on top. Just look at the success of women in this country right now. Women are starting two out of three new businesses and, for the first time in history, are a majority of the American workforce.

I want to see all of our sons and daughters have the opportunity to achieve that kind of success. That’s why I ran for Congress and that’s why I am continuing to fight every day for policies that will protect the American Dream for them.

Thanks to all the mother’s in South Dakota for all you do and Happy Mother’s Day!

Argus Leader: Noem Urges Runoff Notice From Corps

Fri, 11 May 2012 03:30:00 EST

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Rep. Noem Introduces Army Corps of Engineers Communications Accountability Act

Thu, 10 May 2012 09:30:00 EST

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Rep. Noem Applauds U.S. Postal Service's Decision to Keep Rural Post Offices Open

Wed, 09 May 2012 03:00:00 EST

Washington, D.C. – Rep. Kristi Noem today applauded U.S. Postal Service Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe’s announcement that the Postal Service would not be closing rural post offices, but implementing other cost-saving measures instead:

“This is encouraging news for South Dakota. When I met with postal officials late last year, I reiterated how important the Postal Service was to folks in our state. From benefits to medication and other deliveries, South Dakota’s rural residents rely heavily on the service rural post offices provide. I applaud the U.S. Postal Service and Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe for listening to the voices of America’s rural residents and finding alternatives to keep these rural post offices open. There is no question the Postal Service must make adjustments to deal with the realities of an increasingly digital world, but I appreciate its efforts to ensure savings can be achieved in a way that doesn’t jeopardize service to rural America.”

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Rep. Noem Discusses Graduation, Educational Journey with CBS This Morning

Mon, 07 May 2012 10:30:00 EST

Washington, D.C. – Rep. Kristi Noem recently sat down with CBS This Morning to discuss her educational journey and her graduation from South Dakota State University (SDSU) this past Saturday. Noem had to leave college in 1994 to help run the family farm and ranching business after her father passed away unexpectedly. She started taking classes again in 2008 and received her Bachelor Degree in Political Science from SDSU.

Noem Weekly Column: Graduation Congratulations

By Rep. Kristi Noem — Fri, 04 May 2012 02:30:00 EST

Right now in South Dakota, caps and gowns are being pressed, parties are being planned and goodbyes prepared as kids – and many adults – gear up for graduation. My oldest daughter Kassidy will be graduating from high school later this month, but first she’ll help me get ready to cross the stage to get my Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from South Dakota State University.

Folks in South Dakota know that life doesn’t always go the way we planned it, and many can pinpoint one circumstance or another that changed the planned trajectory of their life. For me, it was the death of my dad. When I was 22 and close to finishing school, the man I had idolized my entire life was taken from me in an unexpected accident on the farm. I had to leave school and head home to help run the family business.

I didn’t mind going home since helping run the day-to-day operations on the farm made me feel closer to my father, but I had never planned on not finishing school. I was confident that I would go back to get my degree as soon as everything was in order, but then life happened. I was married and had three wonderful children and expanded the business. School got put on the backburner.

My sister inspired me to get back in the game. She said she was surprised I hadn’t finished because she’d never known me to give up on anything. Like most South Dakotans, I pride myself on finishing what I start. So with a desire to follow-through on what I began almost 20 years before and set an example for my kids, I enrolled in South Dakota State University.

The process wasn’t easy. Juggling family, work and school means a lot of late nights, not a lot of sleep and less time with the people you love. I know I am not alone. A number of South Dakotans have had circumstances derail their life plans, education and otherwise. But since South Dakotans are some of the strongest and most courageous folks I know, these circumstances weren’t seen as dead ends, only new roads for which to follow. To those who have gone back to finish something or start something new, I congratulate you on your courage, perseverance and follow-through.

As graduation season gets into full swing, I also want to congratulate every graduate in South Dakota. No matter your age or stage of life, you’ve accomplished something big. I know that this group of graduates, young and old, male and female, Democrat and Republican, will do great things for our state and nation.

Rep. Kristi Noem is South Dakota’s lone U.S. Representative, elected in November 2010. She serves on the Agriculture, Education and Workforce and Natural Resources Committees.

Rep. Noem Helps Introduce Legislation to Protect Landowners from Regulatory Overreach

Tue, 01 May 2012 11:00:00 EST

Bill to Prevent EPA & Corps from Expanding Authority over Water in U.S....

Rep. Noem Introduces Livestock Disaster Protection Act

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 05:00:00 EST

Bill to Extend Federal Assistance Programs for Livestock Owners Affected by Natural Disasters...

Rep. Noem Applauds Withdrawal of Harmful Farm Labor Rules

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 10:30:00 EST

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Kristi Noem (R-SD) issued the following statement after the Department of Labor announced it was withdrawing its proposed child farm labor rules, which would have banned kids from doing many everyday chores and jobs on farms and ranches:

“This is great news for every family farm in South Dakota and across the country. Like many South Dakotans, I started working on my family’s ranch as soon as I was able; hauling hay, moving cattle and working with farm equipment. These chores not only taught me practical skills, but instilled in me a work ethic that has driven me my entire life. I want to thank every farmer, rancher and young person who joined many of us in Congress to speak out against this proposal, which would have fundamentally changed the way folks have been farming and ranching for generations. I continue to agree that safety on farms and ranches is imperative, but telling kids they can’t do 4-H or farm-related chores is not the answer.”

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Rep. Noem Joins GOP Women to Announce Legislation to Renew VAWA

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 04:30:00 EST

Washington, D.C. – Rep. Kristi Noem today joined Rep. Sandy Adams (R-FL) and other GOP women to announce legislation to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). VAWA represents the federal government’s commitment to help prevent violence against women, protect victims and bring perpetrators to justice. It was first signed into law by President Bill Clinton in 1994 and has enjoyed broad bipartisan support.

Transcript:

Well thank you all for being here, I certainly appreciate it.

We have a lot of speakers today that would like to talk on this important piece of legislation that we’re going to discuss.

It’s the House Republican proposal to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act.

One in every four women, will be at some time, experience domestic violence. So nationwide, that’s 38 million women, or in my home state of South Dakota over 100,000 women, that at some time will be impacted by domestic violence.

My mother currently serves at a shelter in a small town in Watertown South Dakota, and what is so key and so important is that violence knows no bounds. It can impact the rich and the poor, it can happen in large cities and it can happen in very small communities, like I live in.

I believe that it’s our nation’s moral responsibility to help prevent violence against women and also protect those who have been assaulted and bring those perpetrators to justice.

In 1994 our nation made a commitment with the authorization of the Violence Against Women Act. And for nearly two decades, this law has been a testament to that commitment that we have made.

Unfortunately, in Congress, there are some who’d like to make this a political play. They’d like to make cheap shots and try to politicize it in an election year.

That is why I fully support the reauthorization and the proposal that we’re bringing to you today.

It’s our commitment to women and it’s also why we’re introducing the five-year re-authorization of the Violence Against Women Act.

This bill, some specifics on it, it provides the same level of funding as the Senate version, to help protect those victims of violence, sexual assault and stalking.

It also requires that more money go directly to victims, and keeps the money from going to bureaucratic expenses. It also dedicates more funding to help process the backlog of rape kits that we have seen in this country.

Right now, there is an estimated 180,000 to 400,000 rape kits that have not been processed. That is too many women wondering who their attackers have been and also too many rapists who are potentially walking free.

Violence against women is never okay, and I'm proud to stand here today in support of this legislation which will further our nations commitment to putting an end to it.

And with that I'd would like to introduce Representative Sandy Adams from Florida, who is the author of this important piece of legislation.

Noem Weekly Column: Growing South Dakota's Small Businesses

By Rep. Kristi Noem — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 03:30:00 EST

One of the most frequent frustrations South Dakotans share with me is that the federal government just isn’t doing much right. In fact, government often makes things harder with rules and regulations that cost money and often times don’t make a whole lot of sense. I’ve been working to change that since coming to Washington, and the House has passed a number of bills that would cut a lot of the burdensome red tape and rules that have been weighing down South Dakota families and small businesses.

One example of that is a vote the House took this week to pass the Small Business Tax Cut Act, which would allow small businesses (those with fewer than 500 employees) to deduct 20 percent from their active business income. To use an easy example, if a business made $100 dollars, they would only have to pay taxes on $80. This would benefit millions of small businesses nationwide and over 20,000 in South Dakota by freeing up cash that could be used to expand, hire more employees or purchase new equipment.

I was disappointed that some of my colleagues across the aisle tried to mislead folks about what this job-creating legislation really was by calling it a give away to the rich and famous. I doubt the over 20,000 small business owners in South Dakota consider themselves ‘rich and famous,’ and they would absolutely benefit from this legislation. Furthermore, there is general agreement that small business tax cuts are good for the economy. The President himself has recognized this, saying that government “can create the conditions for small businesses to hire more people, through steps like tax breaks.”

Small businesses create the most jobs in this country. In South Dakota, nearly a quarter of our population relies on a small business for employment. Giving small businesses more incentive to invest, expand and hire can only help our economy. But I also know it’s not the whole answer. Our tax code remains a complicated mess of more than 73,000 pages, and it has grown exponentially since it was established. We must make it simpler and more competitive. I recently voted for reforms that put us on that path.

These reforms would cut down the complexity of the tax code, reduce our corporate tax rate – which is the highest in the developed world – and close special interest loopholes. I realize that many are nervous about taking on this issue, but I’m hopeful there is enough political will to move forward. One of the main reasons I wanted to come to Congress was frustration with our tax system, and I’m going to keep on fighting to create a better system.

Rep. Kristi Noem is South Dakota’s lone U.S. Representative, elected in November 2010. She serves on the Agriculture, Education and Workforce and Natural Resources Committees.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Rep. Noem Discusses the Small Business Tax Cut Act on House Floor

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 02:30:00 EST

Washington, D.C. – Rep. Kristi Noem today gave remarks on the House Floor in support of the Small Business Tax Cut Act, which would benefit small businesses in South Dakota and across the nation:

In the state of South Dakota “I’ve got over … 20,000 different businesses that are going to benefit from this piece of legislation. And that’s why I’m supporting it.”

Partial Transcript:

“It never ceases to amaze me, the misleading claims that will come from my colleagues on the other side of the aisle at times. One of them … [is] that only the rich and famous would benefit from this piece of legislation. …. I’ve been trying to think of even a handful of famous people in South Dakota that are going to benefit from this, I can’t come up with it. But I’ve got over [200,000] jobs in the state of South Dakota and 20,000 different businesses that are going to benefit from this piece of legislation. And that’s why I’m supporting it.

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“Small businesses … employ almost half of all the private sector employees in this country. This bill is going to free up the cash so that those small businesses can keep people employed when they’ve hit tough times and maybe reinvest in their businesses.

“It’s a key to what we need to do and I hope we can all come together and support this good legislation before us.”

For more information on the Small Business Tax Cut Act click here.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Rep. Noem Discusses Black Hills Cemetery Act at Committee Hearing

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 12:00:00 EST

Washington, D.C. – Rep. Kristi Noem today spoke at the Natural Resources Committee Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands hearing on H.R. 3874, the Black Hills Cemetery Act. Rep. Noem introduced H.R. 3874 in February, which would transfer ownership of a number of historic pioneer-era cemeteries and adjacent land to the caretaking communities that have managed them for generations.

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Transcript:

“Thank you Mr. Chairman, and I appreciate your continued leadership on this committee and everyone being willing to be here today to move forward with these bills. One of the bills that is going to be discussed today is H.R. 3874, it’s called the Black Hills Cemetery Act, which of great importance to several of the communities in the Black Hills in South Dakota.

“The Black Hills is home to a number of [historic pioneer-era] cemeteries. Many of these originated in old mining towns of the 1800s and have a unique significance to the surrounding communities. These include the Englewood Cemetery, Galena Cemetery, Hayward Cemetery, Mountain Meadows Cemetery, Roubaix Cemetery, Nemo Cemetery, Rockerville, Silver City Cemetery, and another cemetery that I hope will get included into the final version of the bill, which is the Cold Springs Cemetery.

“These cemeteries are currently being managed by local cemetery associations or community groups in each of their surrounding areas, but have been technically owned by the U.S. Forest Service since the 1900s. This causes unnecessary liability for the U.S. Forest “Service because of the responsibility for upkeep and dealing with possible vandalism or damage to the property.

“The Black Hills Cemetery Act would transfer ownership of these cemeteries and adjacent land to the caretaking communities that have managed them for generations under special-use permits issued by the Forest Service. I sponsored this bill at the request of these communities and the current caretakers of the cemeteries, and in consultation with the United States Forest Service.

“Mr. Chairman, I would like to request also, I have several letters of support from these communities that they would be entered into the record.

“Thank you Mr. Chairman, and with that I yield back the balance of my time.”

Noem Weekly Column: Understanding our Nation's Fiscal Burden

By Rep. Kristi Noem — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 09:30:00 EST

While April may be more commonly known for the April 15th tax deadline, April is also National Financial Literacy Month. This recognition aims to encourage individuals and families in the United States to establish and maintain healthy financial habits. The federal government could clearly learn some valuable lessons from this initiative as well. I remain committed to cutting wasteful spending and changing the way Washington normally does business.

And while we have made progress, we have unfortunately not found a partner in our President. When he took office in 2008, he assured the American people that he understood the concept of fiscal responsibility and pledged to cut our nation’s deficit in half by the end of his first term. We now know that pledge had more to do with politics than follow-through.

Instead of cutting our deficit in half, we are in our fourth year of over trillion dollar deficits and our nation's debt now stands at a staggering $15 trillion. To put that in perspective, that breaks down to $48,000 for every American. More frightening is the response the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) provided House Budget Chairman Paul Ryan when he asked what kind of tax rates his kids would have to pay to finance the government’s current spending promises. The CBO was quite clear: the bottom tax bracket, which is now 10 percent, would have to rise to 25 percent, the middle rate to 63 percent and the top rate, which many small businesses pay, to 88 percent. The CBO stated, “This could have some negative effects on the economy at that time.” No kidding.

South Dakotans don't need to be told the path our country is on is unsustainable. Our government must come together and make the tough decisions to secure our nation's prosperous future.

While it has been well over 1,000 days since the Senate has passed a budget, the House has taken significant steps to implement sound fiscal policy, such as last year’s passage of a Balanced Budget Amendment as well as a budget that will help get our nation back on track.

Our debt crisis is a result of Washington spending money it doesn’t have and letting our children and grandchildren pick up the tab. I stand with the people of South Dakota, who know firsthand the importance of balancing their budgets, in continuing to fight for fiscal restraint in Washington.

It is my hope that the President will recognize the dire situation our nation is in this month and join us in taking steps to ensure our kids aren't saddled with the consequences of the federal government's spending addiction.

Noem, Thune Announce Pine Beetle Legislation

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 09:30:00 EST

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Representative Kristi Noem (R-S.D.) and Senator John Thune (R-S.D.) held a press conference on Thursday, April 12th at the South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks Outdoor Campus to announce the introduction of legislation to help fight the pine beetle infestation. On Thursday, March 29th, Noem and Thune introduced identical legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate that would require the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture to respond to the extreme fire hazard and unsafe conditions in national forests that have deteriorated to dangerous levels due to pine beetle infestation, disease, drought, and fire risk.

The National Forest Emergency Response Act (S. 2277 and H.R. 4331) would authorize the “Emergency Circumstances” designation to trigger the Expedited Procedures and Activities under the Healthy Forest Restoration Act of 2003.

The legislation would enable the Forest Service to make and implement critical forest management decisions related to pine beetle infestations and other disaster conditions much more quickly than currently allowed. The Secretary of Agriculture would be required to designate at least one national forest in each state within 60 days.

The legislation also authorizes a state forester through a cooperative agreement with a state to serve as an agent for the Secretary of Agriculture. This cooperative agreement would allow more protection and restoration on national forest land which would complement activities in adjacent state owned lands.

"The Black Hills are a South Dakota treasure, which is why I've been fighting since day one to save them from the pine beetle," said Rep. Noem. "As we watch these bugs devastate our forests, excessive regulations and bureaucratic requirements continue to hamstring our efforts to combat them. Our legislation will help change that by cutting red tape and getting boots on the ground faster while working closer with the state and private landowners. This is a big step in the right direction, and I will continue to work to see that our Forest Service officials and local communities have the tools needed to get ahead of the beetle."

“This legislation will give forest officials in the Black Hills a very powerful tool in their fight against the pine beetle that is devastating the Black Hills National Forest,” said Thune. “The fire season has already started and with thousands of acres of dead and dying trees and infestations rapidly spreading we are bracing for even greater challenges in controlling pine beetles in the Black Hills. I have talked extensively with Senate Agriculture Committee Chairwoman Stabenow about including this legislation in the 2012 Farm Bill Forestry Title as a path to enact this legislation as quickly as possible.”

Noem Weekly Column: Combating the Pain at the Pump

By Rep. Kristi Noem — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 04:00:00 EST

With another basketball season behind us and spring track and baseball soon approaching, many families across South Dakota, including mine, are gearing up for a busy few months. As families prepare to shuttle kids back and forth to school, practices and games – they’re having to plan and budget ahead because of high gas prices. In fact, some families are being forced to reconsider trips and vacations because the price at the pump makes it too costly.

When President Obama took office, a gallon of gas cost $1.89. Today, it’s over $3.80 a gallon. While these costs hit home every time we fill up the tank, the impacts of high gas prices go further than the gas station. The cost of an airline ticket has spiked and the added cost to transport goods gets passed on to the consumer. All this combines to makes things more difficult for families already working hard to make ends meet.

There are a lot of reasons gas prices fluctuate, but bad federal policies shouldn’t be one of them. And unfortunately, under the current Administration, we’ve seen nothing but roadblocks to efforts to unleash much of our nation’s energy potential. Thanks to innovation in the private sector, we’ve actually seen an increase in oil and gas production, but that’s in spite of, not because of this Administration’s policies. In fact, oil production on federal lands and waters declined 14 percent between 2010 and 2011. It’s simply not right to stymie oil and gas extraction and production when the United States has more fossil energy reserves than Saudi Arabia and China combined.

There is no silver bullet that will suddenly bring gas prices back to $2 levels, but there are actions we can take to help. I remain committed to doing everything possible to increase production to not only help cut energy and gas costs, but also to create jobs and reduce our dependence on oil from the unstable Middle East. I have voted for and the House has passed a number of bills that would cut red tape to make the permitting process easier and expand production. Unfortunately, those bills remain stuck in the democrat-controlled Senate. The Keystone XL pipeline would also help, by bringing nearly 1 million barrels of oil per day to U.S. markets. I will continue to call on the President to put people before politics and support this pipeline in its entirety.

South Dakota is playing an increasingly pivotal role in easing prices at the pump. Earlier this week, the EPA approved blending up to a 15 percent ethanol (E15) with gasoline. Previously, the standard was 10 percent. It is estimated that E15 could reduce the costs of a gallon of gas by up to 15 cents. As a leader in ethanol production, South Dakota has a lot to gain from this decision – which is good for our farmers, our local economies and every vehicle owner and family.

As an experienced farmer, I know firsthand what a beneficial role this fuel can provide to moving us toward energy independence, which will take an all-of-the-above American energy approach. I continue to support ethanol and expanded oil and gas production key players in helping us take advantage of our vast domestic resources to boost energy production, create jobs and lower costs for hard-working Americans.

Rep. Noem Statement on EPA Approval of E15

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 01:30:00 EST

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