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Dec. 15, 2021 Tweet - "Fewer options & higher costs -- that's Democrats' idea for childcare reform. A liberal think tank estimated their plan would RAISE costs $13,000 per child. But, Dems have shown they aren't interested in facts or figures, they've set their sights on socialism & aren't looking back." Sen. John Thune
Dec. 15, 2021 Tweet - "The Senate just passed #NDAA to fund our military. I was proud to vote yes in support of our troops and the many big wins for South Dakota, including B-21 construction at Ellsworth Air Force Base." Sen. John Thune
Dec. 15, 2021 -9999 Sen. John Thune
Dec. 15, 2021 -9999 Sen. John Thune
Dec. 14, 2021 Tweet - "The last time inflation was this bad, E.T. was premiering in theaters. Rather than passing their $5 trillion down payment on socialism, Democrats should phone home and hear from their constituents about the rising cost of nearly everything in our economy." Sen. John Thune
Dec. 14, 2021 Tweet - "Great to catch up with Krystil Smit, executive director of @SDFarmBureau . We talked about everything from priorities for the next farm bill to ways to help ensure our cattle producers get a fair shake from meatpackers." Sen. John Thune
Dec. 14, 2021 Thune, Smith, Rounds, Tester Introduce Legislation to Encourage Homeownership Across Indian Country Sen. John Thune, ...
Dec. 14, 2021 Thune, Smith Bill to Provide Financial Stability to Federally Impacted School Districts Unanimously Passes Senate Sen. John Thune, ...
Dec. 13, 2021 Letter to President Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - Blackburn, Daines, Colleagues Push Biden To Reverse Vaccine Mandate For Truckers Crossing The Northern Border Sen. John Thune, ...
Dec. 13, 2021 -9999 Sen. John Thune
Dec. 10, 2021 Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Luján, Thune Lead Fight For Cattle Producers, Demand Halt of Brazilian Fresh Beef Imports Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Dec. 10, 2021 Letter to Dr. Kilolo Kijakazi, Acting Commissioner Social Security Administration - Reopening Field Offices to the Public Sen. John Thune, ...
Dec. 10, 2021 Tweet - "How could this be any clearer? The economy doesn't need and can't afford the massive and reckless tax-and-spending spree that Democrats are trying to ram through Congress this holiday season. Again, all it would take is one Senate Democrat to stop this bill in its tracks." Sen. John Thune
Dec. 10, 2021 Tweet - "How could this be any clearer? The economy doesn't need and can't afford the massive and reckless tax-and-spending spree that Democrats are trying to ram through Congress this holiday season. Again, all it would take is one Senate Democrat to stop this bill in its tracks." Sen. John Thune
Dec. 9, 2021 Letter to Dave Applegate, Acting Director US Geological Survey - SEN. MARSHALL URGES BIDEN ADMINISTRATION TO LIST POTASH AND PHOSPHATE AS CRITICAL MINERALS AMIDST SEVERE FERTILIZER SHORTAGE Sen. John Thune, ...
Dec. 9, 2021 Tweet - "I appreciate Sisseton-Wahpeton Tribal Chairman Hopkins and tribal council members taking the time to meet with me today. We had a good conversation about their infrastructure and law enforcement-related priorities." Sen. John Thune
Dec. 9, 2021 Nomination of Lucy H. Koh Sen. John Thune
Dec. 9, 2021 Cloture Motion Sen. John Thune
Dec. 9, 2021 Cloture Motion Sen. John Thune
Dec. 9, 2021 Thune Questions Industry Experts on Big Tech's Use of Persuasive Technology and Secret Algorithms Sen. John Thune
Dec. 9, 2021 Tweet - "President Biden made his attitude toward conventional energy production clear on day one when he canceled Keystone XL. Since then, his admin has tried to make it more expensive & more difficult to develop our abundant energy resources. No surprise that costs have risen." Sen. John Thune
Dec. 8, 2021 JOHNSON & GARAMENDI'S "OCEAN SHIPPING REFORM ACT" PASSES THE U.S. HOUSE Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Dec. 8, 2021 Senators Markey and Thune Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support Efforts to Crack Down on Illegal Robocall Scams Sen. John Thune, ...
Dec. 8, 2021 JOHNSON'S "CATTLE CONTRACT LIBRARY" PASSES THE U.S. HOUSE Rep. Dusty Johnson
Dec. 8, 2021 Tweet - "It may be easy for a wealthy Democrat politician to dismiss high inflation, but for families living paycheck to paycheck, the higher cost of groceries, heating, or gas can mean tough decisions -- like choosing between heating the house or filling up the car to get to work." Sen. John Thune
Dec. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Questioned the head of Instagram abt algorithm transparency for consumers. We know algorithms are meant to keep people on platforms longer, & a big part of that is pushing similar content over & over to keep users hooked -- creating bubbles of information & deepening polarization." Sen. John Thune
Dec. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Washington bureaucrats have no business slapping heavy-handed mandates on private companies or infringing on Americans' freedoms & privacy. I encourage everyone to get vaccinated, but I DO NOT support Biden's vaccine mandates on American workers. My vote today will reflect that." Sen. John Thune
Dec. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Right now, we're facing a Biden-created border crisis, energy crisis, and inflation crisis. Our supply chains are broken, our businesses can't find workers, & the cost of many goods is through the roof. Yet, this is what the president is doing today." Sen. John Thune
Dec. 8, 2021 Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions Sen. John Thune
Dec. 8, 2021 Lawmakers Reintroduce Bipartisan Bicameral Legislation to Ban Manipulative 'Dark Patterns' Sen. John Thune, ...
Dec. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Every Senate Republican just stood up against President Biden's overbearing vaccine mandate on American workers. The measure passed w/ bipartisan support, but President Biden is still expected to veto it & continue his heavy-handed, government-knows-best strategy." Sen. John Thune
Dec. 8, 2021 Thune, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Ban "Dark Patterns' Sen. John Thune
Dec. 8, 2021 Energy Sen. John Thune
Dec. 8, 2021 The Economy Sen. John Thune
Dec. 7, 2021 Rounds Submits Comment to Protect Integrity of Meat and Poultry Product Labeling Standards Sen. Mike Rounds
Dec. 7, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - SOUTH DAKOTA EMPLOYERS TO WHITE HOUSE: VACCINE MANDATES WILL CAUSE SERIOUS WORKFORCE PROBLEMS Rep. Dusty Johnson
Dec. 7, 2021 -9999 Sen. John Thune
Dec. 7, 2021 Tweet - "The cowardly attack on Pearl Harbor led the U.S. into a war that would later define a generation of Americans. We'll never forget the lives lost or the brave Americans who raced to enemy shores to defend freedom. Tribute to Sen. Dole, Marcella LeBeau, & the Greatest Generation." Sen. John Thune
Dec. 7, 2021 Tweet - "One of the most expensive parts of Biden's "Build Back Better" plan lowers taxes for wealthy Americans living/working in states with a high state income tax. South Dakotans shouldn't have to subsidize wealthy people who choose to live in states with high taxes like NY/CA." Sen. John Thune
Dec. 7, 2021 Tweet - "The admin's failed attempt to play both sides of this issue means another gut punch to the biofuel industry. Attempting to soften the blow of today's announcement with a slight increase in future volumes & delayed congressional assistance for biofuels from @USDA falls very short." Sen. John Thune
Dec. 7, 2021 Cloture Motion Sen. John Thune
Dec. 7, 2021 Motion to Discharge Sen. John Thune
Dec. 7, 2021 -9999 Sen. John Thune
Dec. 7, 2021 Tweet - "The relationship between the United States and Israel is deeply important. I was glad to speak with the new Israeli Ambassador Michael Herzog today about how we can continue to work together to protect the security of our nations and build greater stability in the Middle East." Sen. John Thune
Dec. 6, 2021 -9999 Sen. John Thune
Dec. 6, 2021 Thune to Oppose Rosenworcel as FCC Chair Sen. John Thune
Dec. 5, 2021 Tweet - "Senator Bob Dole was a distinguished statesman & WWII hero who truly lived a life of purpose in service to our country. America is a better place because of his many contributions. Kimberley and I are sending prayers to Elizabeth and his entire family." Sen. John Thune
Dec. 4, 2021 Rounds Questions VA Secretary McDonough on Implementation of MISSION Act Sen. Mike Rounds
Dec. 3, 2021 SENS. CRUZ, MORAN, REPUBLICAN COMMERCE COMMITTEE MEMBERS INTRODUCE BILL TO STOP GHOST VOTES FROM IMPACTING FTC RULES Sen. John Thune, ...
Dec. 3, 2021 Tweet - "You know things are bad when you give a 15-minute speech touting a jobs report that CNBC called a "huge miss." Just over 200K new jobs added last month (vs 573K expected). With crisis after crisis looming, Pres. Biden is grasping at straws. It's delusional to claim this as a win." Sen. John Thune
Date Title Politician
Dec. 15, 2021 Tweet - "Fewer options & higher costs -- that's Democrats' idea for childcare reform. A liberal think tank estimated their plan would RAISE costs $13,000 per child. But, Dems have shown they aren't interested in facts or figures, they've set their sights on socialism & aren't looking back." Sen.John Thune
Dec. 15, 2021 Tweet - "The Senate just passed #NDAA to fund our military. I was proud to vote yes in support of our troops and the many big wins for South Dakota, including B-21 construction at Ellsworth Air Force Base." Sen.John Thune
Dec. 15, 2021 -9999 Sen.John Thune
Dec. 15, 2021 -9999 Sen.John Thune
Dec. 14, 2021 Tweet - "The last time inflation was this bad, E.T. was premiering in theaters. Rather than passing their $5 trillion down payment on socialism, Democrats should phone home and hear from their constituents about the rising cost of nearly everything in our economy." Sen.John Thune
Dec. 14, 2021 Tweet - "Great to catch up with Krystil Smit, executive director of @SDFarmBureau . We talked about everything from priorities for the next farm bill to ways to help ensure our cattle producers get a fair shake from meatpackers." Sen.John Thune
Dec. 14, 2021 Thune, Smith, Rounds, Tester Introduce Legislation to Encourage Homeownership Across Indian Country Sen.John Thune, ...
Dec. 14, 2021 Thune, Smith Bill to Provide Financial Stability to Federally Impacted School Districts Unanimously Passes Senate Sen.John Thune, ...
Dec. 13, 2021 Letter to President Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - Blackburn, Daines, Colleagues Push Biden To Reverse Vaccine Mandate For Truckers Crossing The Northern Border Sen.John Thune, ...
Dec. 13, 2021 -9999 Sen.John Thune
Dec. 10, 2021 Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Luján, Thune Lead Fight For Cattle Producers, Demand Halt of Brazilian Fresh Beef Imports Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Dec. 10, 2021 Letter to Dr. Kilolo Kijakazi, Acting Commissioner Social Security Administration - Reopening Field Offices to the Public Sen.John Thune, ...
Dec. 10, 2021 Tweet - "How could this be any clearer? The economy doesn't need and can't afford the massive and reckless tax-and-spending spree that Democrats are trying to ram through Congress this holiday season. Again, all it would take is one Senate Democrat to stop this bill in its tracks." Sen.John Thune
Dec. 10, 2021 Tweet - "How could this be any clearer? The economy doesn't need and can't afford the massive and reckless tax-and-spending spree that Democrats are trying to ram through Congress this holiday season. Again, all it would take is one Senate Democrat to stop this bill in its tracks." Sen.John Thune
Dec. 9, 2021 Letter to Dave Applegate, Acting Director US Geological Survey - SEN. MARSHALL URGES BIDEN ADMINISTRATION TO LIST POTASH AND PHOSPHATE AS CRITICAL MINERALS AMIDST SEVERE FERTILIZER SHORTAGE Sen.John Thune, ...
Dec. 9, 2021 Tweet - "I appreciate Sisseton-Wahpeton Tribal Chairman Hopkins and tribal council members taking the time to meet with me today. We had a good conversation about their infrastructure and law enforcement-related priorities." Sen.John Thune
Dec. 9, 2021 Nomination of Lucy H. Koh Sen.John Thune
Dec. 9, 2021 Cloture Motion Sen.John Thune
Dec. 9, 2021 Cloture Motion Sen.John Thune
Dec. 9, 2021 Thune Questions Industry Experts on Big Tech's Use of Persuasive Technology and Secret Algorithms Sen.John Thune
Dec. 9, 2021 Tweet - "President Biden made his attitude toward conventional energy production clear on day one when he canceled Keystone XL. Since then, his admin has tried to make it more expensive & more difficult to develop our abundant energy resources. No surprise that costs have risen." Sen.John Thune
Dec. 8, 2021 JOHNSON & GARAMENDI'S "OCEAN SHIPPING REFORM ACT" PASSES THE U.S. HOUSE Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Dec. 8, 2021 Senators Markey and Thune Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support Efforts to Crack Down on Illegal Robocall Scams Sen.John Thune, ...
Dec. 8, 2021 JOHNSON'S "CATTLE CONTRACT LIBRARY" PASSES THE U.S. HOUSE Rep.Dusty Johnson
Dec. 8, 2021 Tweet - "It may be easy for a wealthy Democrat politician to dismiss high inflation, but for families living paycheck to paycheck, the higher cost of groceries, heating, or gas can mean tough decisions -- like choosing between heating the house or filling up the car to get to work." Sen.John Thune
Dec. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Questioned the head of Instagram abt algorithm transparency for consumers. We know algorithms are meant to keep people on platforms longer, & a big part of that is pushing similar content over & over to keep users hooked -- creating bubbles of information & deepening polarization." Sen.John Thune
Dec. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Washington bureaucrats have no business slapping heavy-handed mandates on private companies or infringing on Americans' freedoms & privacy. I encourage everyone to get vaccinated, but I DO NOT support Biden's vaccine mandates on American workers. My vote today will reflect that." Sen.John Thune
Dec. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Right now, we're facing a Biden-created border crisis, energy crisis, and inflation crisis. Our supply chains are broken, our businesses can't find workers, & the cost of many goods is through the roof. Yet, this is what the president is doing today." Sen.John Thune
Dec. 8, 2021 Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions Sen.John Thune
Dec. 8, 2021 Lawmakers Reintroduce Bipartisan Bicameral Legislation to Ban Manipulative 'Dark Patterns' Sen.John Thune, ...
Dec. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Every Senate Republican just stood up against President Biden's overbearing vaccine mandate on American workers. The measure passed w/ bipartisan support, but President Biden is still expected to veto it & continue his heavy-handed, government-knows-best strategy." Sen.John Thune
Dec. 8, 2021 Thune, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Ban "Dark Patterns' Sen.John Thune
Dec. 8, 2021 Energy Sen.John Thune
Dec. 8, 2021 The Economy Sen.John Thune
Dec. 7, 2021 Rounds Submits Comment to Protect Integrity of Meat and Poultry Product Labeling Standards Sen.Mike Rounds
Dec. 7, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - SOUTH DAKOTA EMPLOYERS TO WHITE HOUSE: VACCINE MANDATES WILL CAUSE SERIOUS WORKFORCE PROBLEMS Rep.Dusty Johnson
Dec. 7, 2021 -9999 Sen.John Thune
Dec. 7, 2021 Tweet - "The cowardly attack on Pearl Harbor led the U.S. into a war that would later define a generation of Americans. We'll never forget the lives lost or the brave Americans who raced to enemy shores to defend freedom. Tribute to Sen. Dole, Marcella LeBeau, & the Greatest Generation." Sen.John Thune
Dec. 7, 2021 Tweet - "One of the most expensive parts of Biden's "Build Back Better" plan lowers taxes for wealthy Americans living/working in states with a high state income tax. South Dakotans shouldn't have to subsidize wealthy people who choose to live in states with high taxes like NY/CA." Sen.John Thune
Dec. 7, 2021 Tweet - "The admin's failed attempt to play both sides of this issue means another gut punch to the biofuel industry. Attempting to soften the blow of today's announcement with a slight increase in future volumes & delayed congressional assistance for biofuels from @USDA falls very short." Sen.John Thune
Dec. 7, 2021 Cloture Motion Sen.John Thune
Dec. 7, 2021 Motion to Discharge Sen.John Thune
Dec. 7, 2021 -9999 Sen.John Thune
Dec. 7, 2021 Tweet - "The relationship between the United States and Israel is deeply important. I was glad to speak with the new Israeli Ambassador Michael Herzog today about how we can continue to work together to protect the security of our nations and build greater stability in the Middle East." Sen.John Thune
Dec. 6, 2021 -9999 Sen.John Thune
Dec. 6, 2021 Thune to Oppose Rosenworcel as FCC Chair Sen.John Thune
Dec. 5, 2021 Tweet - "Senator Bob Dole was a distinguished statesman & WWII hero who truly lived a life of purpose in service to our country. America is a better place because of his many contributions. Kimberley and I are sending prayers to Elizabeth and his entire family." Sen.John Thune
Dec. 4, 2021 Rounds Questions VA Secretary McDonough on Implementation of MISSION Act Sen.Mike Rounds
Dec. 3, 2021 SENS. CRUZ, MORAN, REPUBLICAN COMMERCE COMMITTEE MEMBERS INTRODUCE BILL TO STOP GHOST VOTES FROM IMPACTING FTC RULES Sen.John Thune, ...
Dec. 3, 2021 Tweet - "You know things are bad when you give a 15-minute speech touting a jobs report that CNBC called a "huge miss." Just over 200K new jobs added last month (vs 573K expected). With crisis after crisis looming, Pres. Biden is grasping at straws. It's delusional to claim this as a win." Sen.John Thune
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