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Aug. 29, 2019
Tweet - "It's important our producers are treated fairly. Glad to hear that @SecretarySonny has directed the @USDA to look into recent beef pricing margins to ensure everyone in the market is playing by the rules."
Sen. John Thune
Aug. 29, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Scott Harris, Clerk for the Supreme Court of the U.S. - Senate Republicans Send Unified Message Against Democrats' Court-Packing Threat
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Aug. 29, 2019
Tweet - "Johnny Isakson and his wife Dianne are two of the finest people I know, and they have represented their state of Georgia and our nation with great distinction and effectiveness."
Sen. John Thune
Aug. 23, 2019
The Argus Leader - Hope For a Better Future
Sen. John Thune
Aug. 23, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Patrick Pizzella, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Labor - Foxx Leads Letter to DOL, Seeks Reforms to Address Skills Gap
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Aug. 22, 2019
Great Faces, Great Places
Sen. Mike Rounds
Aug. 21, 2019
Rep. Finkenauer Leads Bipartisan Call for Investigation into Small Refinery Exemption Waivers
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Aug. 20, 2019
Tweet - "Rural America has a lot to offer, and with the potential for new and more efficient broadband infrastructure, there will be even more meaningful opportunities for advancements in health care, agriculture, education, economic development, and more."
Sen. John Thune
Aug. 16, 2019
Rural America Cannot Be Overlooked
Sen. John Thune
Aug. 16, 2019
Helping South Dakotans Navigate the Federal Bureaucracy
Sen. Mike Rounds
Aug. 13, 2019
Tweet - "Spoke to @brkgschamber about how issues like trade, workforce, & technology affect the local economy. Some priorities: Pass #USMCA this fall, Close the skills gap in our workforce, Increase rural access to tech"
Sen. John Thune
Aug. 12, 2019
Tweet - "Closing the digital divide in rural America is one of my top priorities, so I was glad to see the @FCC announce that it will invest nearly $5 million in projects throughout South Dakota, expanding broadband to hundreds of homes and businesses in the state. https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-359022A1.pdf "
Sen. John Thune
Aug. 12, 2019
Tweet - "Frustrating decision by @EPA. It's tough times in farm country, and while the admin delivered a big win with year-round E15, these additional waivers undercut the commitments made to our ag producers and the hundreds of thousands of employees who support the industry."
Sen. John Thune
Aug. 9, 2019
It's Always Ag Appreciation Day in South Dakota
Sen. John Thune
Aug. 9, 2019
Rapid City Family's Adoption Story an Inspiration to Us All
Sen. Mike Rounds
Aug. 8, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Elaine Chao, Secretary of Transportation and the Hon. Howard Elliott, Administrator of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration - Members of North Dakota, Montana and Ohio Delegations Lead Bicameral Effort Urging Federal Agency to Preempt Washington Crude-By-Rail Ban
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Aug. 8, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Schumer Demands Department of Homeland Security Immediately Release Its Legally-Mandated, yet Overdue, Report on Customs Staffing at Northern Ports of Entry; Senator Says a Fully Staffed Northern Border Customs Personnel Is Paramount to Economy-Boosting Cross-Border Tourism, Trade & Security
Sen. John Thune
Aug. 7, 2019
Letter to Admiral Karl L. Schultz, Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard - Schumer Reveals: Callous and Shortsighted Fed Process Threatens to Evict Sail Buffalo--a Local Sailing & Water Safety School--from Coast Guard-Owned Inner Harbor Site; Eviction Would Strip Wny Children & Teens of Invaluable Lake Erie Educational Resources; Senator Urges Coast Guard to Reverse Decision, Extend Lease and Be the Wind Behind Sail Buffalo
Sen. John Thune
Aug. 5, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo - Baldwin, Rubio Lead 86 Senators in Calling on Secretary Pompeo to Urge Poland to Support Restitution for Holocaust Victims and their Families
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Aug. 5, 2019
Letter to the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Armed Services, the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Armed Services, the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee - Senators Jones and Collins Lead Colleagues in New Push to Repeal Military Widow's Tax
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Aug. 5, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State, the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Senators Lankford, Coons Lead Letter on Concerns to Eliminate Refugee Cap
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Aug. 4, 2019
GI bill Senate companion intro'd
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Aug. 2, 2019
Tweet - "The July #JobsReport is in, and there's more good news about the economy: 164,000 new jobs in July wages are rising at a faster pace unemployment still near the lowest rate in 50 years."
Sen. John Thune
Aug. 2, 2019
Tweet - "Looking for some good news heading into the weekend? "Employers added solid 164,000 jobs in July, underscoring sturdy economy" @USAToday "U.S. Added 164,000 Jobs; Unemployment Unchanged" @NYTimes "U.S. Economy Maintains Steady Jobs Growth" @WSJ"
Sen. John Thune
Aug. 2, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Sasse Encourages President to Reject Pelosi's Pro-Abortion Extremism
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Aug. 2, 2019
Tweet - "GOP-led pro-growth policies are continuing to foster a strong economy. The latest: 164,000 new jobs were added last month -- great news for American workers and anyone on a job hunt. Read more in @USAtoday https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2019/08/02/jobs-report-employers-added-solid-164-000-positions-july/1894979001/ "
Sen. John Thune
Aug. 1, 2019
Bipartisan Budget Agreement Strengthens the Military and Supports Veterans
Sen. Mike Rounds
July 31, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Jerome Powell, Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System - Sens. Moran, Van Hollen Lead Colleagues in Probing Fed on Efforts to Prevent Real Estate Wire Fraud
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
July 31, 2019
Tweet - "Consumers should have the option to engage with internet platforms like Google & Facebook w/o being manipulated by secret algorithms driven by the consumer's own data. What do you think? Would you want the option to have an algorithm-free user experience? https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-06-25/thune-wants-google-and-facebook-to-have-algorithm-free-options "
Sen. John Thune
July 31, 2019
Tweet - "Recent revisions to personal income data showed a huge jump in disposable income and wages. Wages have grown "$87.1 billion more than previously reported" since #GOPTaxCuts. "In sum, Americans are earning more and relying less on government.""
Sen. John Thune
July 31, 2019
Senators Hirono, Rounds Introduce Legislation to Prepare Veterans for Professional License and Certification Exams
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
July 30, 2019
Executive Session
Sen. John Thune
July 30, 2019
Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the Department of Justice - Grassley, Senators Seek Updates & Further Action on Justice Department Efforts to Clarify Website Accessibility Under ADA
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
July 30, 2019
Rounds, Rosen Introduce Bipartisan US-Israel Cybersecurity Center of Excellence Act
Sen. Mike Rounds
July 30, 2019
Rounds-Supported Bill to Improve Highways and Bridges Advances out of Senate EPW Committee
Sen. Mike Rounds
July 29, 2019
Cloture Motion
Sen. John Thune
July 29, 2019
Rounds, Tester Introduce Legislation to Streamline Education Benefits for Veterans
Sen. Mike Rounds
July 29, 2019
Rounds, Colleagues Introduce Asylum Abuse Reduction Act
Sen. Mike Rounds
July 29, 2019
Cloture Motion
Sen. John Thune
July 26, 2019
Time for Congress to Pass the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement
Sen. Mike Rounds
July 26, 2019
Keeping Up With an Ever-Changing World
Sen. John Thune
July 26, 2019
Cassidy, Inhofe, Blackburn, Cramer, Rounds, Hern Introduce Asylum Abuse Reduction Act
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
July 26, 2019
Tweet - "#GOPTaxCuts put more money in the pockets of American families & helped spur economic growth, but there's still work left to do. @SenatorCardin & I introduced a bill that would make it easier for certain small businesses to grow and create new jobs in their communities."
Sen. John Thune
July 25, 2019
Letter to Mitch McConnell and Chuck Schumer - Rounds, Heinrich Urge Swift Senate Action to Permanently Repeal Cadillac Tax
Sen. Mike Rounds
July 25, 2019
Tester, Rounds Bipartisan Bill Will Streamline Education Benefits for Veterans
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
July 24, 2019
Rounds Statement on HHS Inspector General Report of Rosebud Hospital Emergency Department Closure and Reopening
Sen. Mike Rounds
July 24, 2019
Letter to Hon. Jay Clayton, Chairman of the U.S Securities and Exchange Commission - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) Leads Letter to SEC Chairman Concerning Data Privacy and the Consolidated Audit Trail
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
July 24, 2019
Tweet - "The Senate just confirmed Steve Dickson to serve as Federal Aviation Administrator @FAANews. I look forward to working with him in this important role as we continue our work to enhance safety for the flying public and boost innovation for our aviation industry."
Sen. John Thune
July 23, 2019
Conaway, Johnson Praise Trump Administration's Proposed Rule to Curb Abuse of SNAP Eligibility
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
July 23, 2019
Tweet - "Mark Esper will make the decisions needed to keep Americans safe. His service as a combat veteran in our armed forces has given him firsthand knowledge of the threats our troops face. I'm glad the Senate confirmed him today as our newest secretary of @DeptofDefense."
Sen. John Thune
Date
Title
Politician
Aug. 29, 2019
Tweet - "It's important our producers are treated fairly. Glad to hear that @SecretarySonny has directed the @USDA to look into recent beef pricing margins to ensure everyone in the market is playing by the rules."
Sen.John Thune
Aug. 29, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Scott Harris, Clerk for the Supreme Court of the U.S. - Senate Republicans Send Unified Message Against Democrats' Court-Packing Threat
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Aug. 29, 2019
Tweet - "Johnny Isakson and his wife Dianne are two of the finest people I know, and they have represented their state of Georgia and our nation with great distinction and effectiveness."
Sen.John Thune
Aug. 23, 2019
The Argus Leader - Hope For a Better Future
Sen.John Thune
Aug. 23, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Patrick Pizzella, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Labor - Foxx Leads Letter to DOL, Seeks Reforms to Address Skills Gap
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Aug. 22, 2019
Great Faces, Great Places
Sen.Mike Rounds
Aug. 21, 2019
Rep. Finkenauer Leads Bipartisan Call for Investigation into Small Refinery Exemption Waivers
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Aug. 20, 2019
Tweet - "Rural America has a lot to offer, and with the potential for new and more efficient broadband infrastructure, there will be even more meaningful opportunities for advancements in health care, agriculture, education, economic development, and more."
Sen.John Thune
Aug. 16, 2019
Rural America Cannot Be Overlooked
Sen.John Thune
Aug. 16, 2019
Helping South Dakotans Navigate the Federal Bureaucracy
Sen.Mike Rounds
Aug. 13, 2019
Tweet - "Spoke to @brkgschamber about how issues like trade, workforce, & technology affect the local economy. Some priorities: Pass #USMCA this fall, Close the skills gap in our workforce, Increase rural access to tech"
Sen.John Thune
Aug. 12, 2019
Tweet - "Closing the digital divide in rural America is one of my top priorities, so I was glad to see the @FCC announce that it will invest nearly $5 million in projects throughout South Dakota, expanding broadband to hundreds of homes and businesses in the state. https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-359022A1.pdf "
Sen.John Thune
Aug. 12, 2019
Tweet - "Frustrating decision by @EPA. It's tough times in farm country, and while the admin delivered a big win with year-round E15, these additional waivers undercut the commitments made to our ag producers and the hundreds of thousands of employees who support the industry."
Sen.John Thune
Aug. 9, 2019
It's Always Ag Appreciation Day in South Dakota
Sen.John Thune
Aug. 9, 2019
Rapid City Family's Adoption Story an Inspiration to Us All
Sen.Mike Rounds
Aug. 8, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Elaine Chao, Secretary of Transportation and the Hon. Howard Elliott, Administrator of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration - Members of North Dakota, Montana and Ohio Delegations Lead Bicameral Effort Urging Federal Agency to Preempt Washington Crude-By-Rail Ban
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Aug. 8, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Schumer Demands Department of Homeland Security Immediately Release Its Legally-Mandated, yet Overdue, Report on Customs Staffing at Northern Ports of Entry; Senator Says a Fully Staffed Northern Border Customs Personnel Is Paramount to Economy-Boosting Cross-Border Tourism, Trade & Security
Sen.John Thune
Aug. 7, 2019
Letter to Admiral Karl L. Schultz, Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard - Schumer Reveals: Callous and Shortsighted Fed Process Threatens to Evict Sail Buffalo--a Local Sailing & Water Safety School--from Coast Guard-Owned Inner Harbor Site; Eviction Would Strip Wny Children & Teens of Invaluable Lake Erie Educational Resources; Senator Urges Coast Guard to Reverse Decision, Extend Lease and Be the Wind Behind Sail Buffalo
Sen.John Thune
Aug. 5, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo - Baldwin, Rubio Lead 86 Senators in Calling on Secretary Pompeo to Urge Poland to Support Restitution for Holocaust Victims and their Families
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Aug. 5, 2019
Letter to the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Armed Services, the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Armed Services, the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee - Senators Jones and Collins Lead Colleagues in New Push to Repeal Military Widow's Tax
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Aug. 5, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State, the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Senators Lankford, Coons Lead Letter on Concerns to Eliminate Refugee Cap
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Aug. 4, 2019
GI bill Senate companion intro'd
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Aug. 2, 2019
Tweet - "The July #JobsReport is in, and there's more good news about the economy: 164,000 new jobs in July wages are rising at a faster pace unemployment still near the lowest rate in 50 years."
Sen.John Thune
Aug. 2, 2019
Tweet - "Looking for some good news heading into the weekend? "Employers added solid 164,000 jobs in July, underscoring sturdy economy" @USAToday "U.S. Added 164,000 Jobs; Unemployment Unchanged" @NYTimes "U.S. Economy Maintains Steady Jobs Growth" @WSJ"
Sen.John Thune
Aug. 2, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Sasse Encourages President to Reject Pelosi's Pro-Abortion Extremism
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Aug. 2, 2019
Tweet - "GOP-led pro-growth policies are continuing to foster a strong economy. The latest: 164,000 new jobs were added last month -- great news for American workers and anyone on a job hunt. Read more in @USAtoday https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2019/08/02/jobs-report-employers-added-solid-164-000-positions-july/1894979001/ "
Sen.John Thune
Aug. 1, 2019
Bipartisan Budget Agreement Strengthens the Military and Supports Veterans
Sen.Mike Rounds
July 31, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Jerome Powell, Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System - Sens. Moran, Van Hollen Lead Colleagues in Probing Fed on Efforts to Prevent Real Estate Wire Fraud
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
July 31, 2019
Tweet - "Consumers should have the option to engage with internet platforms like Google & Facebook w/o being manipulated by secret algorithms driven by the consumer's own data. What do you think? Would you want the option to have an algorithm-free user experience? https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-06-25/thune-wants-google-and-facebook-to-have-algorithm-free-options "
Sen.John Thune
July 31, 2019
Tweet - "Recent revisions to personal income data showed a huge jump in disposable income and wages. Wages have grown "$87.1 billion more than previously reported" since #GOPTaxCuts. "In sum, Americans are earning more and relying less on government.""
Sen.John Thune
July 31, 2019
Senators Hirono, Rounds Introduce Legislation to Prepare Veterans for Professional License and Certification Exams
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
July 30, 2019
Executive Session
Sen.John Thune
July 30, 2019
Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the Department of Justice - Grassley, Senators Seek Updates & Further Action on Justice Department Efforts to Clarify Website Accessibility Under ADA
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
July 30, 2019
Rounds, Rosen Introduce Bipartisan US-Israel Cybersecurity Center of Excellence Act
Sen.Mike Rounds
July 30, 2019
Rounds-Supported Bill to Improve Highways and Bridges Advances out of Senate EPW Committee
Sen.Mike Rounds
July 29, 2019
Cloture Motion
Sen.John Thune
July 29, 2019
Rounds, Tester Introduce Legislation to Streamline Education Benefits for Veterans
Sen.Mike Rounds
July 29, 2019
Rounds, Colleagues Introduce Asylum Abuse Reduction Act
Sen.Mike Rounds
July 29, 2019
Cloture Motion
Sen.John Thune
July 26, 2019
Time for Congress to Pass the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement
Sen.Mike Rounds
July 26, 2019
Keeping Up With an Ever-Changing World
Sen.John Thune
July 26, 2019
Cassidy, Inhofe, Blackburn, Cramer, Rounds, Hern Introduce Asylum Abuse Reduction Act
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
July 26, 2019
Tweet - "#GOPTaxCuts put more money in the pockets of American families & helped spur economic growth, but there's still work left to do. @SenatorCardin & I introduced a bill that would make it easier for certain small businesses to grow and create new jobs in their communities."
Sen.John Thune
July 25, 2019
Letter to Mitch McConnell and Chuck Schumer - Rounds, Heinrich Urge Swift Senate Action to Permanently Repeal Cadillac Tax
Sen.Mike Rounds
July 25, 2019
Tester, Rounds Bipartisan Bill Will Streamline Education Benefits for Veterans
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
July 24, 2019
Rounds Statement on HHS Inspector General Report of Rosebud Hospital Emergency Department Closure and Reopening
Sen.Mike Rounds
July 24, 2019
Letter to Hon. Jay Clayton, Chairman of the U.S Securities and Exchange Commission - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) Leads Letter to SEC Chairman Concerning Data Privacy and the Consolidated Audit Trail
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
July 24, 2019
Tweet - "The Senate just confirmed Steve Dickson to serve as Federal Aviation Administrator @FAANews. I look forward to working with him in this important role as we continue our work to enhance safety for the flying public and boost innovation for our aviation industry."
Sen.John Thune
July 23, 2019
Conaway, Johnson Praise Trump Administration's Proposed Rule to Curb Abuse of SNAP Eligibility
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
July 23, 2019
Tweet - "Mark Esper will make the decisions needed to keep Americans safe. His service as a combat veteran in our armed forces has given him firsthand knowledge of the threats our troops face. I'm glad the Senate confirmed him today as our newest secretary of @DeptofDefense."
Sen.John Thune
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