Herseth seeks intern applications

U.S. Rep. Stephanie Herseth is accepting applications for fall internships in her Washington, D.C., Aberdeen, Rapid City and Sioux Falls Congressional offices.

The internships will roughly coincide with the fall school semester, starting on or about Sept. 1.

The Washington internship will offer direct exposure to a wide range of duties in a Congressional office, including firsthand experience with many aspects of the federal government. The state office internships include involvement in day-to-day contact with South Dakotans who need assistance with a federal government program.

To print an application, please visit Herseth's Web site at http://www.house.gov/herseth/internships.htm.

or contact Stacy Burnette for more information: Stacey Burnette, U.S. Representative Stephanie Herseth, 326 East 8th Street, Suite 108, Sioux Falls, SD 57103; e-mail: Stacey.burnette@mail.house.gov.

Herseth is a member of the Blue Dog Coalition, a group of moderate Democrats committed to fiscal discipline and strong national security, and is co-chair of the Rural Working Group, which is dedicated to raise the profile of issues important to rural America. She also serves on three committees vital to South Dakota's interests: Agriculture, Veterans' Affairs and Resources.