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sources Committee, which had a meeting at the same time and where she was sponsoring a wind energy bill.
• Still, the Democratic Party said Noem's attendance proves she hasn't been a strong voice for farmers and ranchers.
• "This is a fireable offense," Nesselhuf said earlier this month. "I can think of no job in South Dakota where you could show up for one in five times and still be employed."
• Noem, whose fundraising is outpacing both Democratic opponents for South Dakota's lone U.S. House seat, said her office is planning a campaign to counter the allegations.
• "We're going to make sure South Dakotans know the truth," she said. "This is im

portant to me."
• Noem is being challenged by Democrats Matt Varilek and Jeff Barth. Voters will choose between Varilek and Barth in the June 5 primary election.

SD judge: Democratic candidate can be on ballot
CHET BROKAW,Associated Press

• PIERRE, S.D. (AP) -- A university professor from Mitchell can be placed on the November ballot as a candidate for the

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