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Dec. 4, 2019 Tweet - "Our #bipartisan #TRACEDAct passed the House & is one step closer to becoming law. I've yet to meet anyone who doesn't hate annoying robocalls that spam your phone at all hours of the day. Our bill helps to tackle these illegal calls. Look forward to consideration in the Senate." Sen. John Thune
Dec. 4, 2019 Tweet - "It's been over a year since #USMCA was signed. A year of lost opportunity for our farmers & ranchers. A year of waiting for the 176K jobs that can be created. A year of Democrats dragging their feet. A year is too long, let's get this done." Sen. John Thune
Dec. 4, 2019 Tweet - "#Japan just passed our U.S.-Japan trade deal -- great news for our farmers & ranchers. There is much more we still have to do to help expand markets for #AmericanGoods (#USMCA), but this is a good step for South Dakota producers." Sen. John Thune
Dec. 4, 2019 Executive Calendar Sen. John Thune
Dec. 4, 2019 Cloture Motion Sen. John Thune
Dec. 4, 2019 Executive Calendar Sen. John Thune
Dec. 4, 2019 Executive Session Sen. John Thune
Dec. 4, 2019 Cloture Motion Sen. John Thune
Dec. 4, 2019 Executive Calendar Sen. John Thune
Dec. 4, 2019 Executive Calendar Sen. John Thune
Dec. 4, 2019 Executive Calendar Sen. John Thune
Dec. 4, 2019 Thune, Markey Statement on House Passage of the TRACED Act Sen. John Thune, ...
Dec. 3, 2019 Cloture Motion Sen. John Thune
Dec. 3, 2019 Tweet - "My friend @SenatorIsakson is a model of decency & graciousness -- able to fight hard for the principles he believes in w/o any rancor toward political opponents. But he's not just kind, he's a tremendously effective legislator. He makes things happen. The Senate & I will miss him." Sen. John Thune
Dec. 3, 2019 Cloture Motion Sen. John Thune
Dec. 3, 2019 Cloture Motion Sen. John Thune
Dec. 3, 2019 Cloture Motion Sen. John Thune
Dec. 3, 2019 Cloture Motion Sen. John Thune
Dec. 3, 2019 Executive Session Sen. John Thune
Nov. 30, 2019 Tweet - "Small businesses -- and the hard work that goes into them -- are at the very foundation of America & a big part of what makes our country great. #SmallBusinessSaturday is about more than shopping. It's about supporting our neighbors & communities. #ShopSmall" Sen. John Thune
Nov. 29, 2019 Tweet - "Congrats to @Coach_AJ and the @GoJacksWBB program. #GoJacks" Sen. John Thune
Nov. 28, 2019 The Argus Leader - "Shop Small" in South Dakota Sen. John Thune
Nov. 27, 2019 Tweet - "The final bill text for my #TracedAct is now public -- another important step in our effort to tackle annoying and unwanted robocalls. Bill text" Sen. John Thune
Nov. 26, 2019 Upholding the Renewable Fuel Standard Sen. Mike Rounds
Nov. 26, 2019 Tweet - "As Americans pause to reflect on the blessings we enjoy, our liberties are sharply contrasted by China's strict censorship that blocks and twists the #HongKong discussion & #Iran's tactic of shutting off the internet and its brutal response to protests." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 25, 2019 Tweet - "Thank you to Interfaith Friends of Israel for inviting me to speak at their event this afternoon in Sioux Falls about the special relationship between Israel and the United States. I continue to stand with Israel, America's friend and ally, and its right to defend itself." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 24, 2019 South Dakota War College - "Tis the Season to Be Thankful Sen. John Thune
Nov. 22, 2019 Tweet - ".@SecElaineChao just announced that three of our South Dakota airports will be awarded $20.7 million in @USDOT grants to make safety and infrastructure improvements. Rapid City Regional Airport Joe Foss Field Watertown Regional Airport" Sen. John Thune
Nov. 22, 2019 Tweet - "#HongKong isn't the only example of human rights abuses by China, and I imagine Beijing is fearful of attention turning to other abuses, such as the estimated 1.5 million Muslims in forced detention in one of China's western provinces." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 22, 2019 Tweet - "Our farmers & ranchers, who wake up every morning and *do their job* to help feed the world, deserve far better than the empty promises, unending delays, and excuses coming from House Dems. They need #USMCAnow." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 22, 2019 Tweet - "Spoke at the Farm Bureau Convention this afternoon about the importance of passing #USMCA. The ball is in @SpeakerPelosi's court. I sincerely hope she reevaluates House priorities and puts USMCA up for a vote this year." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 22, 2019 Extra Gratitude at our Thanksgiving Table This Year Sen. Mike Rounds
Nov. 22, 2019 Tweet - "Congrats to the maintainers at Ellsworth AFB for taking several top awards in the annual @AFGlobalStrike Global Strike Challenge. These airmen keep the workhorse of the bomber community mission-ready. Congrats also to 34th Bomb Squadron on top B-1 ops! #GSC19" Sen. John Thune
Nov. 21, 2019 Tweet - "Speaker Pelosi said House Democrats could "walk and chew gum at the same time." Guess not. Every day they delay, they hold America's farmers back." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 21, 2019 Tweet - "Hong Kong's autonomy is under attack. Recent bipartisan passage of the Hong Kong Human Rights & Democracy Act sends a clear statement that Congress stands with #HongKongers committed to preserving the independence that's made #HongKong the prosperous city it is today." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 21, 2019 Rounds Votes No on CR Sen. Mike Rounds
Nov. 21, 2019 Executive Session Sen. John Thune
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "As of today, the Senate has confirmed 48 appellate court judges since the beginning of this administration. For context, that's more than the previous FIVE administrations had confirmed at this point in their tenure." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "The chaotic atmosphere in the House continues to draw attention away from important work Congress must complete before the end of the year. Democrats need to stop looking for opportunities to pick fights and work with us to pass important appropriations bills and #USMCA." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "Thank you to the folks from the South Dakota Center for Disabilities for stopping by my office to discuss the important work they're doing to help people with disabilities fully participate in their communities." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "China's announcement that it's lifting a five-year ban on U.S. poultry products is significant. While this is good news, I'm hopeful the United States and China can reach a broader trade deal that will open more markets to additional U.S. producers." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "Playing politics with our national defense is unacceptable." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 20, 2019 Executive Session Sen. John Thune
Nov. 20, 2019 Merkley, Alexander, Carper, Rounds Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Create Monarch and Pollinator Highways Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Rounds' RESPECT Act Passes Senate With Unanimous Support Sen. Mike Rounds
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Great to see the new 5G cells are up and running in Sioux Falls --one of the first cities in the entire country to have them." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 19, 2019 Conaway, Johnson: USDA Civil Rights Office Moving in the Right Direction Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Glad to see the @FCC took my recommendation and included Dr. Adelaine from @SDState as part of this important task force." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Chairman @SenShelby and his team have worked around the clock to get key appropriations bills completed. But Democrats, several times now, have blocked defense appropriations. Funding our men and women in uniform shouldn't be subjected to Democrats' partisan whims." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Sat down with folks from @NSSGA today. We had a good discussion about the importance of U.S. infrastructure. This is an issue that's important to me & all South Dakotans. Our highways connect our communities and carry our South Dakota-made products across the country." Sen. John Thune
Date Title Politician
Dec. 4, 2019 Tweet - "Our #bipartisan #TRACEDAct passed the House & is one step closer to becoming law. I've yet to meet anyone who doesn't hate annoying robocalls that spam your phone at all hours of the day. Our bill helps to tackle these illegal calls. Look forward to consideration in the Senate." Sen.John Thune
Dec. 4, 2019 Tweet - "It's been over a year since #USMCA was signed. A year of lost opportunity for our farmers & ranchers. A year of waiting for the 176K jobs that can be created. A year of Democrats dragging their feet. A year is too long, let's get this done." Sen.John Thune
Dec. 4, 2019 Tweet - "#Japan just passed our U.S.-Japan trade deal -- great news for our farmers & ranchers. There is much more we still have to do to help expand markets for #AmericanGoods (#USMCA), but this is a good step for South Dakota producers." Sen.John Thune
Dec. 4, 2019 Executive Calendar Sen.John Thune
Dec. 4, 2019 Cloture Motion Sen.John Thune
Dec. 4, 2019 Executive Calendar Sen.John Thune
Dec. 4, 2019 Executive Session Sen.John Thune
Dec. 4, 2019 Cloture Motion Sen.John Thune
Dec. 4, 2019 Executive Calendar Sen.John Thune
Dec. 4, 2019 Executive Calendar Sen.John Thune
Dec. 4, 2019 Executive Calendar Sen.John Thune
Dec. 4, 2019 Thune, Markey Statement on House Passage of the TRACED Act Sen.John Thune, ...
Dec. 3, 2019 Cloture Motion Sen.John Thune
Dec. 3, 2019 Tweet - "My friend @SenatorIsakson is a model of decency & graciousness -- able to fight hard for the principles he believes in w/o any rancor toward political opponents. But he's not just kind, he's a tremendously effective legislator. He makes things happen. The Senate & I will miss him." Sen.John Thune
Dec. 3, 2019 Cloture Motion Sen.John Thune
Dec. 3, 2019 Cloture Motion Sen.John Thune
Dec. 3, 2019 Cloture Motion Sen.John Thune
Dec. 3, 2019 Cloture Motion Sen.John Thune
Dec. 3, 2019 Executive Session Sen.John Thune
Nov. 30, 2019 Tweet - "Small businesses -- and the hard work that goes into them -- are at the very foundation of America & a big part of what makes our country great. #SmallBusinessSaturday is about more than shopping. It's about supporting our neighbors & communities. #ShopSmall" Sen.John Thune
Nov. 29, 2019 Tweet - "Congrats to @Coach_AJ and the @GoJacksWBB program. #GoJacks" Sen.John Thune
Nov. 28, 2019 The Argus Leader - "Shop Small" in South Dakota Sen.John Thune
Nov. 27, 2019 Tweet - "The final bill text for my #TracedAct is now public -- another important step in our effort to tackle annoying and unwanted robocalls. Bill text" Sen.John Thune
Nov. 26, 2019 Upholding the Renewable Fuel Standard Sen.Mike Rounds
Nov. 26, 2019 Tweet - "As Americans pause to reflect on the blessings we enjoy, our liberties are sharply contrasted by China's strict censorship that blocks and twists the #HongKong discussion & #Iran's tactic of shutting off the internet and its brutal response to protests." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 25, 2019 Tweet - "Thank you to Interfaith Friends of Israel for inviting me to speak at their event this afternoon in Sioux Falls about the special relationship between Israel and the United States. I continue to stand with Israel, America's friend and ally, and its right to defend itself." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 24, 2019 South Dakota War College - "Tis the Season to Be Thankful Sen.John Thune
Nov. 22, 2019 Tweet - ".@SecElaineChao just announced that three of our South Dakota airports will be awarded $20.7 million in @USDOT grants to make safety and infrastructure improvements. Rapid City Regional Airport Joe Foss Field Watertown Regional Airport" Sen.John Thune
Nov. 22, 2019 Tweet - "#HongKong isn't the only example of human rights abuses by China, and I imagine Beijing is fearful of attention turning to other abuses, such as the estimated 1.5 million Muslims in forced detention in one of China's western provinces." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 22, 2019 Tweet - "Our farmers & ranchers, who wake up every morning and *do their job* to help feed the world, deserve far better than the empty promises, unending delays, and excuses coming from House Dems. They need #USMCAnow." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 22, 2019 Tweet - "Spoke at the Farm Bureau Convention this afternoon about the importance of passing #USMCA. The ball is in @SpeakerPelosi's court. I sincerely hope she reevaluates House priorities and puts USMCA up for a vote this year." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 22, 2019 Extra Gratitude at our Thanksgiving Table This Year Sen.Mike Rounds
Nov. 22, 2019 Tweet - "Congrats to the maintainers at Ellsworth AFB for taking several top awards in the annual @AFGlobalStrike Global Strike Challenge. These airmen keep the workhorse of the bomber community mission-ready. Congrats also to 34th Bomb Squadron on top B-1 ops! #GSC19" Sen.John Thune
Nov. 21, 2019 Tweet - "Speaker Pelosi said House Democrats could "walk and chew gum at the same time." Guess not. Every day they delay, they hold America's farmers back." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 21, 2019 Tweet - "Hong Kong's autonomy is under attack. Recent bipartisan passage of the Hong Kong Human Rights & Democracy Act sends a clear statement that Congress stands with #HongKongers committed to preserving the independence that's made #HongKong the prosperous city it is today." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 21, 2019 Rounds Votes No on CR Sen.Mike Rounds
Nov. 21, 2019 Executive Session Sen.John Thune
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "As of today, the Senate has confirmed 48 appellate court judges since the beginning of this administration. For context, that's more than the previous FIVE administrations had confirmed at this point in their tenure." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "The chaotic atmosphere in the House continues to draw attention away from important work Congress must complete before the end of the year. Democrats need to stop looking for opportunities to pick fights and work with us to pass important appropriations bills and #USMCA." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "Thank you to the folks from the South Dakota Center for Disabilities for stopping by my office to discuss the important work they're doing to help people with disabilities fully participate in their communities." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "China's announcement that it's lifting a five-year ban on U.S. poultry products is significant. While this is good news, I'm hopeful the United States and China can reach a broader trade deal that will open more markets to additional U.S. producers." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "Playing politics with our national defense is unacceptable." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 20, 2019 Executive Session Sen.John Thune
Nov. 20, 2019 Merkley, Alexander, Carper, Rounds Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Create Monarch and Pollinator Highways Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Rounds' RESPECT Act Passes Senate With Unanimous Support Sen.Mike Rounds
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Great to see the new 5G cells are up and running in Sioux Falls --one of the first cities in the entire country to have them." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 19, 2019 Conaway, Johnson: USDA Civil Rights Office Moving in the Right Direction Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Glad to see the @FCC took my recommendation and included Dr. Adelaine from @SDState as part of this important task force." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Chairman @SenShelby and his team have worked around the clock to get key appropriations bills completed. But Democrats, several times now, have blocked defense appropriations. Funding our men and women in uniform shouldn't be subjected to Democrats' partisan whims." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Sat down with folks from @NSSGA today. We had a good discussion about the importance of U.S. infrastructure. This is an issue that's important to me & all South Dakotans. Our highways connect our communities and carry our South Dakota-made products across the country." Sen.John Thune
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