10 Broadcaster Press n THUNE From Page 01 insisted that drone strikes continue, albeit with stronger safeguards and more transparency. “I think there is going to be a pretty robust discussion about it. There already has been, but the president himself, in his speech, has sort of pulled back a little bit, and looked at redefining the parameters for use of drones from now requiring an imminent, continuing threat to the U.S. as opposed to a significant threat,” Thune said. “It’s a different standard that he is trying to put into place, and Congress, obviously, is very concerned about collateral damage, civilian casualties, and how the program is being used and what it is attempting to accomplish.” The senator said he welcomes increased dialogue and scrutiny of this issue in Congress. “This is an element of our foreign policy, it’s an element of our military power, and we need to make sure that we’re using those elements of our military power in a way that accomplish objectives that are vital to America’s national security interests,” he said. “We must also do it in a way that minimizes collateral damage and civilian casualties.” On the domestic front, Thune held little hope for Congress finding a solution to federal fiscal issues, including a way to end the budget sequester, anytime soon. June 4, 2013 www.broadcasteronline.com “If there was something to replace the sequester, to turn it off, if we could figure out how to proportion the reductions of spending elsewhere in the budget, it could happen,” he said. “Democrats in the Congress want to see tax increases used to turn off the sequester. It looks to me right now that it (ending the sequester) could be very hard.” The best that Congress may be able to do, he added, is be more flexible when it comes to formulating guidelines for devoting funds to federal programs in the future. “I guess the best thing I think we can hope for in the short term is that when Congress does appropriation bills this year that they provide the optimum amount of flexibility so that agencies that are dealing with the sequester can move funds around,” Thune said. “The sequester, unfortunately, was pretty prescriptive in how it was designed and so I think if we’re going to continue to have these cuts in place, let ‘s allow the agencies that have to implement them to do it in a way that’s rational and makes sense.” Compromise among political leaders in the nation’s capital, the senator noted, continues to be a difficult process. “It’s hard. We’re in a place right now where there are big differences in opinion about what’s the best answer, what’s the best solution,” he said. “Eventually, I think, forces will work to bring that about, but at least for right now, both sides are sort of dug in.” Why settle for just a slice … When 100% of your retail market receives The Broadcaster. The Broadcaster is the primary medium successful businesses have used to reach their customers for over 50 years. Your Broadcaster carries more advertising than all other local media combined. And, like our customers, we continue to grow. Broadcaster Press BroadcasterOnline.com “Get Connected!” 201 W. Cherry St. 624-4429 CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT: Full and part-time positions, days and night shifts available at Sanford Vermillion Care Center & Hospital. Come join our team to provide the BEST CARE in our community! Certification training provided with wage increase upon final certification. COOK: Full-time position in the Nutrition Services Department. DIETARY AIDE: Full-time position in the Nutrition Services Department. PLANT OPERATIONS ASSISTANT: Full-time position, job responsibilities include basic knowledge of plumbing, mechanical and electrical systems, ability to operate all power and hand tools. Performs installation and maintenance of all mechanical and stationary systems, including boiler operations to ensure a safe and efficient environment. PURCHASING CLERK: Full-time position, 32 hours a week. Duties include inventory of storeroom supplies and processing of daily requisitions, receives all shipments of supplies and delivers supplies throughout the facility. Other duties as required. 24 hours or more per pay period includes and excellent benefits package. Apply online at www.sanfordvermillion.org. For more information, please contact Cindy Benzel: 605.624.2611 or Cindy.Benzel@sanfordhealth.org Sanford Medical Center Vermillion 20 S Plum Street, Vermillion, SD 57069 EOE The employees of Sanford Health demonstrate courage. We rally together and do whatever it takes to provide our patients with a flawless and inspiring experience. Show your courage at Sanford Health. careers.sanfordhealth.org