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South Dakota Congressman-elect Dusty Johnson Gets First Look at Congress

South Dakota Congressman-elect Dusty Johnson Gets First Look at Congress

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South Dakota Congressman-elect Dusty Johnson has wrapped up the first week long freshman orientation for new Members of Congress.
He says while committee assignments won’t be made until January, he is making his preference known…

Johnson says he doesn’t yet know where his office will be….

Johnson says he is also working on hiring staff for his offices in Washington and South Dakota….

Johnson won a four-way race for the states lone House seat.

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