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Dusty Johnson

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Dusty M. Johnson is a Republican politician currently serving as the U.S. Representative for South Dakota's at-large congressional district, a position he has held since January 3, 2019. Prior to his election to Congress, Johnson served on the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission and was a member of the South Dakota House of Representatives. His legislative focus includes issues related to agriculture, energy, and rural development, reflecting the interests of his constituents in South Dakota.

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Jul 2, 2025

So much of what the Senate did is just turned back to the policy limitations that existed under the Obama era.

nypost.com
Jun 30, 2025

We have challenges, but our state has the foundation, the work ethic and the values we need to become even better.

newsweek.com
Jun 30, 2025

I am proud to announce that I am running for Governor of South Dakota. It's time to dream big, to grow, to build, to believe in a bright future for South Dakota.

newsweek.com
Jun 25, 2025

Anybody who doesn’t feel urgency around this issue is not paying attention.

vox.com
May 19, 2025

He wants us to quit screwing around.

cnn.com
Apr 15, 2025

It’s a real blessing for us.

vox.com
Mar 31, 2025

The constitution provides you with tools to remove Donald Trump or at the very least slow him down.

nbcnews.com
Mar 24, 2025

Education is power. By firing half of the workforce at the Department of Education, Trump is not only seeking to dismantle an agency — he is deliberately destroying the pathway many Americans have to a better life.

truthout.org
Mar 23, 2025

The forceful elimination of thousands of essential workers will harm the most vulnerable in our communities.

commondreams.org
Mar 19, 2025

Only Congress can establish or abolish an executive agency.

nbcnews.com
Mar 19, 2025

This is a dark day for the millions of American children who depend on federal funding for a quality education.

nbcnews.com
Mar 4, 2025

He has adopted, I think, the Silicon Valley motto of move quickly and break things. Some of these things needed to be broken. Clearly, there are some things -- nobody bats a thousand.

transcripts.cnn.com
Feb 24, 2025

Ketamine is an extremely dangerous substance and the recent rise in its use is deeply concerning.

bbc.com
Feb 12, 2025

The fact that there are some pain points on both ends of the conference, I think, shows that we’re over target.

cnn.com
Feb 12, 2025

I think we’re going to work through the legitimate concerns people are raising, and I think we are really well-positioned for success.

cnn.com
Dec 19, 2024

We can't touch Social Security and reconciliation. So anybody who is trying to fearmonger on that is frankly just doesn't understand what the law says. And then President Trump has made it clear, we are not going to be touching Medicare…

transcripts.cnn.com
Dec 19, 2024

Of course, we are not going to default on our debts. That would be catastrophic.

transcripts.cnn.com
Dec 19, 2024

The reality is that President Trump did get what he wanted. He got a commitment that we are going to address the debt ceiling early next year.

transcripts.cnn.com
Dec 4, 2024

I always try to leave a little something special in the tank to close, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the exceptional gentlewoman from Oklahoma (Mrs. Bice).

govinfo.gov
Jul 24, 2024

It is our role as authorizers to continue to examine the work of the Commission and the needs of market users.

congress.gov
Jul 23, 2024

I think the percentage of vacant positions is in excess of 25 percent.

congress.gov
Jul 23, 2024

I know why 14 doesn't work. What I don't know is, does 18 work? Does 21 work? Does 25 work?

congress.gov
Jul 23, 2024

I would like to thank Congresswoman Mary Peltola for her work on this bill.

congress.gov
Jul 23, 2024

There have been times that IHS has been a refuge for providers who are not good.

congress.gov
Jul 23, 2024

We are moving the ball in the right direction and trying to improve the quality of care in IHS.

congress.gov

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