Press Releases

For press inquiries, please contact Betsy Hart at 202-225-2801.

September 2009

September 14, 2009
Herseth Sandlin Announces $4.88M DOT Grant for Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Building Construction at Rapid City Regional Airport

September 14, 2009
Herseth Sandlin Announces $500,000 in Election Assistance Funding for South Dakota

September 10, 2009
Herseth Sandlin Accepting Spring Intern Applications

September 9, 2009
Herseth Sandlin Statement on President's Health Care Address

September 9, 2009
Herseth Sandlin Statement in Advance of President's Health Care Address

August 2009

August 27, 2009
Herseth Sandlin Holds Veterans Forum with VA Secretary

August 26, 2009
Herseth Sandlin Statement on the Passing of Senator Ted Kennedy

August 19, 2009
Herseth Sandlin Participates in Dakotafest Forum; Announces Ag. Secretary Visit to SD

August 18, 2009
County Veteran Service Officers Attend Roundtable Hosted by Herseth Sandlin

July 2009

July 30, 2009
House Defense Bill Provides $257 Million in Funding for B-1 Bomber

July 28, 2009
Herseth Sandlin Announces More than $5 Million in Stimulus Funding to Hire and Retain 30 Police Officers in 17 Communities Across South Dakota

July 27, 2009
Johnson, Herseth Sandlin Introduce American Indian Veterans Group Legislation

July 24, 2009
Herseth Sandlin Secures Critical Funding for Indian Country Infrastructure, Economic Development Priorities

July 24, 2009
House Approved Funding for Tribal Health and Wellness Initiatives

July 24, 2009
Herseth Sandlin Announces Nearly $1M in Grants to Combat Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault in South Dakota

July 22, 2009
Herseth Sandlin Hails Passage of Legislation Requiring Congress to Pay for What it Spends

July 20, 2009
Herseth Sandlin Announces $3 Million Grant for Sisseton-Wahpeton Housing Authority

July 15, 2009
Herseth Sandlin Announces $514,000 in Stimulus Funding to Improve Selby Water Infrastructure

July 15, 2009
Herseth Sandlin Announces $1,116,000 in Stimulus Funding to Improve Miller Water Infrastructure

July 15, 2009
Herseth Sandlin Announces $2,124,000 in Stimulus Funding to Improve Faulkton Water Infrastructure

July 15, 2009
Herseth Sandlin Announces $907,000 in Stimulus Funding to Improve Eureka Water Infrastructure

July 15, 2009
Herseth Sandlin Announces $1,288,300 in Stimulus Funding to Improve Roslyn Water and Wastewater Infrastructure

July 15, 2009
House Unanimously Passes Herseth Sandlin Bill to Expand Veteran Work-Study Opportunities

July 14, 2009
Herseth Sandlin Legislation Fast-Tracks EMT Certification for Medically-Trained Veterans, Addresses Shortage of EMTs in Rural Areas

July 10, 2009
House Approves Funding for Joe Foss Field, Veterans Health Care

July 9, 2009
Herseth Sandlin Receives Friend of Farm Bureau Award

July 9, 2009
Herseth Sandlin Secures $2.5 Million in Funding for Agriculture Priorities

July 2, 2009
Herseth Sandlin Urges Strong Funding for Next Generation Bomber, B-1 Bomber

July 2, 2009
Herseth Sandlin Statement on EPA Extension of Comment Period for Proposed RFS Rule

July 2, 2009
Johnson, Herseth Sandlin Convene Health Care Hearing in Mitchell

July 1, 2009
Johnson, Herseth Sandlin Convene Health Care Hearing in Yankton

June 2009

June 30, 2009
Johnson, Herseth Sandlin Convene Health Care Hearing in Sioux Falls

June 26, 2009
Herseth Sandlin Statement on Climate and Energy Legislation

June 24, 2009
Herseth Sandlin Women Veterans Health Care Bill Passes Unanimously

June 24, 2009
Herseth Sandlin Announces Winners of Congressional Art Competition

June 22, 2009
Herseth Sandlin Pushes Bill to Help SD Tribes Develop Renewable Energy

June 19, 2009
FCC to Hold Indian Telecommunications Initiative Workshop and Roundtable in Rapid City, Pine Ridge

June 19, 2009
Herseth Sandlin Accepting Fall Intern Applications

June 16, 2009
Herseth Sandlin Statement on Major Disaster Declaration

June 9, 2009
Herseth Sandlin Secures Funding for Tribal Law Enforcement

June 9, 2009
Herseth Sandlin Joins President in Urging Commitment to Fiscal Responsibility

June 9, 2009
Herseth Sandlin to Join President at White House

June 4, 2009
Herseth Sandlin Vets Bills Move Forward

June 4, 2009
Herseth Sandlin Honors Ellsworth Commander in Congressional Record

May 2009

May 30, 2009
Herseth Sandlin Contacts Key Administration Officials in Support of Disaster Declaration

May 28, 2009
South Dakota Delegation Supports Governor's Disaster Request and Asks President for Emergency Declaration

May 28, 2009
Delegation Announces Animal ID Listening Session in Rapid City

May 26, 2009
Herseth Sandlin Statement on Sotomayor Nomination

May 21, 2009
Herseth Sandlin Legislation Ensures Greater Access to Quality Health Care in Rural America

May 21, 2009
Herseth Sandlin Helps Pass Legislation to Cut Down on Waste in Department of Defense; Bipartisan Bill Set to Become Law

May 19, 2009
Herseth Sandlin Invites Secretary of Agriculture to Tour Flood Damage in Northeastern South Dakota

May 19, 2009
Herseth Sandlin Bill Expands Availability of Valuable Remote Sensing Data

May 19, 2009
Herseth Sandlin Announces $4.1 Million in Stimulus Funding for Construction of Rosebud Airport

May 18, 2009
Herseth Sandlin Legislation Ensures Fairness for Veteran-Owned Small Businesses

May 15, 2009
Herseth Sandlin Announces Stimulus Funding for 38 IHS Facilities in South Dakota

May 15, 2009
DELEGATION RELEASE: Delegation Calls for Faster Farm Bill Disaster Assistance Rulemaking

May 14, 2009
Delegation Meets with Army Corps of Engineers to Discuss Lack of Funding for Big Sioux Flood Control Project

May 7, 2009
Herseth Sandlin Congratulates Lewis and Clark for 'Partnership in Conservation' Award

May 5, 2009
Herseth Sandlin Reaction to EPA Rule for Renewable Fuels Standard, Biofuels Interagency Working Group

April 2009

April 30, 2009
Herseth Sandlin Encourages South Dakotans to Understand, Prevent H1N1 Flu

April 22, 2009
Herseth Sandlin Legislation Encourages Community Wind Development

April 20, 2009
Herseth Sandlin Statement on Education Stimulus Funding

April 16, 2009
Herseth Sandlin: Cuba Policy Changes Good for South Dakota Producers

April 15, 2009
Herseth Sandlin to EPA: Approve E-15

April 9, 2009
Herseth Sandlin Announces $580,657 in Immunization Stimulus Funding for South Dakota

April 8, 2009
Herseth Sandlin Encourages Employers to Recognize Workplace Wellness Week

April 7, 2009
Herseth Sandlin Introduces Legislation to Strengthen Law Enforcement in Indian Country

April 6, 2009
Herseth Sandlin Statement on Proposed Defense Budget Cuts

April 2, 2009
Herseth Sandlin: Exempt Youth ATVs and Motorcyles from Toy Safety Regulations

April 2, 2009
South Dakota Receives First Rounds of Education Stimulus Funding

April 1, 2009
Herseth Sandlin: Veteran Transition Assistance Critical in Tough Economic Times

April 1, 2009
Herseth Sandlin Statement on ACRE Program Sign-Up Deadline Extension

March 2009

March 27, 2009
Herseth Sandlin Introduces Bill to Increase Consumer Access to Biofuels

March 26, 2009
Herseth Sandlin Helps Pass Bipartisan Bill to Prevent and Fight Catastrophic Forest Fires

March 23, 2009
Herseth Sandlin Statement on Adelstein Nomination

March 19, 2009
Herseth Sandlin Announces Congressional Art Competition

March 18, 2009
Herseth Sandlin Encourages Producers to Reveiw New ACRE Program Details

March 17, 2009
Herseth Sandlin: Liquidate AIG, Refund Taxpayer Money

March 16, 2009
Herseth Sandlin: Best of Luck to Jackrabbit Women's Basketball

March 16, 2009
Herseth Sandlin Statement on Tonsager Nomination

March 12, 2009
Herseth Sandlin Provides "Roadmap" to Stimulus Opportunities for South Dakota

March 11, 2009
Herseth Sandlin Attends Executive Order Signing Ceremony Creating White House Council on Women and Girls

March 6, 2009
Herseth Sandlin Introduces Veterans Education Improvement Act

March 6, 2009
Herseth Sandlin Announces $45,612 in Justice Assistance Funding for Mitchell

March 6, 2009
Herseth Sandlin Announces $22,037 in Justice Assistance Funding for Sisseton

March 6, 2009
Herseth Sandlin Announces $12,300 in Justice Assistance Funding for Spearfish

March 6, 2009
Herseth Sandlin Announces $48,687 in Justice Assistance Funding for Pierre

March 6, 2009
Herseth Sandlin Announces $17,425 in Justice Assistance Funding for Vermillion

March 6, 2009
Herseth Sandlin Announces $17,425 in Justice Assistance Funding for Huron

March 6, 2009
Herseth Sandlin Announces $42,537 in Justice Assistance Funding for Yankton

March 6, 2009
Herseth Sandlin Announces $23,062 in Justice Assistance Funding for Butte County, Belle Fourche

March 6, 2009
Herseth Sandlin Announces $63,037 in Justice Assistance Fund for Meade County

March 6, 2009
Herseth Sandlin Announces $71,750 in Justice Assistance Funding for Aberdeen

March 6, 2009
Herseth Sandlin Announces $521,209 in Justice Assistance Funding for Rapid City, Box Elder and Pennington County

March 6, 2009
Herseth Sandlin Announces $819,482 in Justice Assistance Funding for Sioux Falls Area

March 2, 2009
Herseth Sandlin Announces $599,233 in Stimulus Funding for Community Health Center of the Black Hills

February 2009

February 26, 2009
Herseth Sandlin Announces $12M in Housing Development Grants for Indian Country

February 26, 2009
Herseth Sandlin and Lummis: Protect Domestic Herds from Foot and Mouth Disease

February 26, 2009
Herseth Sandlin Legislation Improves Health Care for Women Veterans

February 25, 2009
Herseth Sandlin Introduces Bill to Fix Biomass Definition in Renewable Fuels Standard

February 25, 2009
Herseth Sandlin: Uphold Veterans' Employment Rights and Protections

February 24, 2009
Herseth Sandlin Announces $2.549 Million Grant for Joe Foss Field

February 24, 2009
Lewis and Clark, Tribal Law Enforcement Included in Funding Package

February 23, 2009
Herseth Sandlin Statement on Fiscal Summit

February 20, 2009
Herseth Sandlin to Participate in White House Fiscal Summit

February 13, 2009
Herseth Sandlin Supports Recovery and Reinvestment Act

February 12, 2009
Herseth Sandlin Introduces Critical Veterans Transition Assistance, Health Care Legislation

February 11, 2009
Herseth Sandlin Comments on Stimulus and Recovery Package Conference Negotiations

February 11, 2009
Herseth Sandlin, Blue Dogs Meet with President Obama

February 6, 2009
Herseth Sandlin Announces $225,000 Economic Development Grant for South Eastern Development Foundation

February 4, 2009
Herseth Sandlin Announces Committee Assignments for 111th Congress

February 4, 2009
Herseth Sandlin Statement on Children's Health Insurance Legislation

February 4, 2009
Herseth Sandlin Accepting Summer Intern Applications

February 3, 2009
Herseth Sandlin Statement on Senator Daschle

January 2009

January 30, 2009
Congressional Delegation Announces 2010 Census Employment Opportunities

January 29, 2009
Herseth Sandlin Meets with VA Secretary Erik Shinseki

January 28, 2009
Herseth Sandlin Supports Stimulus

January 26, 2009
Herseth Sandlin Northeastern Area District Office to Move

January 22, 2009
Herseth Sandlin Congratulates McCrossan Boys Ranch Hitch Team

January 21, 2009
Herseth Sandlin Opposes Release of Additional TARP Funds

January 20, 2009
Herseth Sandlin Statement on Inauguration of Barack Obama

January 14, 2009
Herseth Sandlin Supports Bipartisan Children's Health Insurance Bill

January 5, 2009
Photo Release: Zachary Lars Sandlin