Mike Rounds: “Would you agree that this UON should be updated to reflect these changing conditions?”

We do not have a line-item veto available to the president, [and] this is almost the same thing.

We have to stay focused on the fact that we know that gas prices are too high, and diesel is way too high.

Until then, we’ll keep the pressure on and continue to fight for a return to service standards that not only meet but exceed expectations.

Following my letter last week, I’m pleased to see that the President is taking steps to lower fuel prices, including a review of certain taxes on diesel. This is an opportunity to offer real relief to South Dakotans who continue to pay…