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Nov. 10, 2021 Tweet - "How much higher must inflation get before Ds see the red flashing lights & stop their partisan plan to dump trillions of additional federal dollars into the economy? Americans are already paying more for groceries, utilities, etc. -- Ds' big gov't spending bill will make it worse." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 10, 2021 Tweet - "It was an honor to attend a dinner in Sioux Falls tonight to honor law enforcement. Day in and day out, law enforcement officials put their lives on the line to protect our communities. I am thankful to them for making South Dakota a safe place to live, work, & raise a family." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 9, 2021 Tweet - "It was an honor to meet Louie Bjerke, a Day County vet who served in Japan during WWII. He was a member of the Army National Guard and a volunteer firefighter for 40 years. Talk about a life filled with purpose. South Dakota is grateful for his service." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 8, 2021 Letter to The Honorable Kiran Ahuja, Director of Office of Personnel Management; The Honorable Shalanda D. Young, Acting Director of Office of Management and Budget; The Honorable Robin Carnahan, Administrator of General Services Administration Sen. John Thune, ...
Nov. 8, 2021 Letter to General Mark A. Milley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff - Challenging 'Woke' Agenda in Military Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Nov. 8, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Senators Write To Biden Calling For Increased Digital Trade In The Indo-Pacific Sen. John Thune, ...
Nov. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Visited the beautiful Crazy Horse Memorial in honor of Native American Heritage Month. This monument is a great tribute to the incredible contributions native communities have made to South Dakota and our nation." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Had a good meeting with folks from @_MonumentHealth Custer Hospital. This facility and its dedicated health care professionals provide lifesaving care to people in the community and the surrounding area. Thanks for all you do." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Spoke with county, city, and business leaders in Custer to discuss the different challenges the community is working through as the economy continues to expand, including workforce and housing shortages." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 5, 2021 Johnson Statement on Infrastructure Rep. Dusty Johnson
Nov. 5, 2021 Letter to Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Thune Leads Republican Colleagues in Urging USDA to Reverse Decision to Include So-Called "Net Neutrality" Commitments in ReConnect Program Sen. John Thune, ...
Nov. 5, 2021 Thune Opposes Biden Vaccine Mandate, Moves to Nullify It Sen. John Thune
Nov. 4, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and the Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader - Upton, House Republicans Request Full and Transparent Appraisal of Democrats' Partisan Spending Package Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Nov. 4, 2021 Johnson: DOT Is Asleep at the Wheel Rep. Dusty Johnson
Nov. 4, 2021 Cloture Motion Sen. John Thune
Nov. 4, 2021 Build Back Better Agenda Sen. John Thune
Nov. 4, 2021 Thune on America's Newsroom: Voters Reject Democrats' Big Government Policies Sen. John Thune
Nov. 4, 2021 Tweet - "Democrats are living in a bubble & tuning out the message that Americans sent loud and clear at the ballot box. The American people see what's in Democrats' Build Back BIGGER, nanny state, big-government approach, and they don't want that to be our nation's future." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 4, 2021 Tweet - "Giving illegal migrants taxpayer-funded settlements of nearly half a million dollars *per person* is an insult to the hard-working Americans who would pay for this outrageous plan." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 4, 2021 Letter to Hon. Kiran Ahuja, Director, Office of Personnel Management - Grassley Joins Effort To Address Absent Government Workforce, Urges Return To Work Sen. John Thune, ...
Nov. 3, 2021 Letter to Phillip L. Swagel, Director of the Congressional Budget Office - Armstrong Joins Request for CBO Report on Impacts of Democrats' Agenda Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Nov. 3, 2021 Tweet - "The decision to get vaccinated is a personal choice. Every American should have the freedom to make it for themselves. I personally chose to get vaccinated, and I encourage others to as well, but NO ONE should be forced to do so by Washington bureaucrats." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 3, 2021 Tweet - "Republicans made it more attractive to do business in the U.S. and our economy skyrocketed. Democrats' plan to raise taxes on American job creators and double the size of the IRS will do the exact opposite." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 3, 2021 Tweet - "Deciding what's considered on the Senate floor is about priorities, and our men & women in uniform don't seem to be very high on Dems' list. There is absolutely no reason for the Senate to continue spinning its wheels while the annual defense bill languishes. Let's get to work." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 3, 2021 Cloture Motion Sen. John Thune
Nov. 3, 2021 Tweet - "First, with relaxed border policies, President Biden sent the message that our southern border was open for all who wanted to enter. Now, he is signaling that crossing the border could mean a taxpayer-funded payout for families. Instead of solving crises, Biden just creates more." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 3, 2021 Tweet - "Had a great conversation with service members & other rising leaders who are taking a U.S. government class at @NWC_NDU . They had insightful questions, & we discussed everything from cybersecurity and modern threats to how social media algorithms influence the national dialogue." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 2, 2021 Cloture Motion Sen. John Thune
Nov. 2, 2021 Cloture Motion Sen. John Thune
Nov. 2, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Congressman Van Drew Issues Statement on the Biden Administration's Proposal to Re-Open a Palestinian Consulate in Jerusalem Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Nov. 2, 2021 Cloture Motion Sen. John Thune
Nov. 2, 2021 Tweet - "Yes, President Biden is actually considering paying nearly $1 million settlements to migrant families who crossed into the U.S. illegally. This is insulting to every hard-working taxpayer & would only encourage more people to make the dangerous journey to our southern border." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 2, 2021 Government Spending Sen. John Thune
Nov. 2, 2021 Cloture Motion Sen. John Thune
Nov. 2, 2021 Tweet - "$450,000 is more than SIX TIMES the median household income in our country. Add this to the list of absurd ideas coming out of the admin. President Biden might as well pay the cartels and traffickers directly." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 2, 2021 Cloture Motion Sen. John Thune
Oct. 29, 2021 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services, and Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States - Armstrong Joins Letter Slamming the Biden Administration's Plan to Pay Illegal Immigrants $450,000 Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Oct. 29, 2021 Letter to Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Thune, Colleagues Urge USDA to Prioritize Broadband Funding to Rural Americans Sen. John Thune
Oct. 29, 2021 Tweet - "Appreciated the tour of @DakotaSupply in Sioux Falls. This growing company is employee-owned, which means that every employee has the opportunity to gain from the company's success. I heard firsthand how supply chain issues and inflation are impacting SD businesses." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 28, 2021 Letter to Hon. Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, Administrator US Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services - Improve Prior Authorization in Medicare Advantage Plans Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 28, 2021 Lummis Introduces Legislation Requiring Federal Employees to Return to Work Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 28, 2021 Johnson, Bourdeaux Covid Infrastructure Bill Gains Support From Industry Leaders and Lawmakers Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Oct. 28, 2021 Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs- SVAC Republican Members Seek Answers on How the VA Vaccine Mandate Will Impact Veteran Services Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 28, 2021 Senator Susan Collins' 8,000th Vote Sen. John Thune
Oct. 28, 2021 Tweet - "Many Americans had to delay or postpone routine checkups & important screenings during the pandemic, but early detection can save lives. In honor of #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth, my Senate colleagues & I intro'd a bill encouraging folks to take advantage of preventive care." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 28, 2021 Tweet - "Updated folks from the Black Hills Forest Resource Association on my meeting yesterday with @forestservice Chief Randy Moore. I'll continue advocating for proper management of the Black Hills National Forest." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 28, 2021 Cloture Motion Sen. John Thune
Oct. 28, 2021 Biden Administration Sen. John Thune
Oct. 28, 2021 Cloture Motion Sen. John Thune
Oct. 28, 2021 Thune: Democrats Continue to Have Misplaced Priorities Sen. John Thune
Date Title Politician
Nov. 10, 2021 Tweet - "How much higher must inflation get before Ds see the red flashing lights & stop their partisan plan to dump trillions of additional federal dollars into the economy? Americans are already paying more for groceries, utilities, etc. -- Ds' big gov't spending bill will make it worse." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 10, 2021 Tweet - "It was an honor to attend a dinner in Sioux Falls tonight to honor law enforcement. Day in and day out, law enforcement officials put their lives on the line to protect our communities. I am thankful to them for making South Dakota a safe place to live, work, & raise a family." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 9, 2021 Tweet - "It was an honor to meet Louie Bjerke, a Day County vet who served in Japan during WWII. He was a member of the Army National Guard and a volunteer firefighter for 40 years. Talk about a life filled with purpose. South Dakota is grateful for his service." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 8, 2021 Letter to The Honorable Kiran Ahuja, Director of Office of Personnel Management; The Honorable Shalanda D. Young, Acting Director of Office of Management and Budget; The Honorable Robin Carnahan, Administrator of General Services Administration Sen.John Thune, ...
Nov. 8, 2021 Letter to General Mark A. Milley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff - Challenging 'Woke' Agenda in Military Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Nov. 8, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Senators Write To Biden Calling For Increased Digital Trade In The Indo-Pacific Sen.John Thune, ...
Nov. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Visited the beautiful Crazy Horse Memorial in honor of Native American Heritage Month. This monument is a great tribute to the incredible contributions native communities have made to South Dakota and our nation." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Had a good meeting with folks from @_MonumentHealth Custer Hospital. This facility and its dedicated health care professionals provide lifesaving care to people in the community and the surrounding area. Thanks for all you do." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Spoke with county, city, and business leaders in Custer to discuss the different challenges the community is working through as the economy continues to expand, including workforce and housing shortages." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 5, 2021 Johnson Statement on Infrastructure Rep.Dusty Johnson
Nov. 5, 2021 Letter to Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Thune Leads Republican Colleagues in Urging USDA to Reverse Decision to Include So-Called "Net Neutrality" Commitments in ReConnect Program Sen.John Thune, ...
Nov. 5, 2021 Thune Opposes Biden Vaccine Mandate, Moves to Nullify It Sen.John Thune
Nov. 4, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and the Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader - Upton, House Republicans Request Full and Transparent Appraisal of Democrats' Partisan Spending Package Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Nov. 4, 2021 Johnson: DOT Is Asleep at the Wheel Rep.Dusty Johnson
Nov. 4, 2021 Cloture Motion Sen.John Thune
Nov. 4, 2021 Build Back Better Agenda Sen.John Thune
Nov. 4, 2021 Thune on America's Newsroom: Voters Reject Democrats' Big Government Policies Sen.John Thune
Nov. 4, 2021 Tweet - "Democrats are living in a bubble & tuning out the message that Americans sent loud and clear at the ballot box. The American people see what's in Democrats' Build Back BIGGER, nanny state, big-government approach, and they don't want that to be our nation's future." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 4, 2021 Tweet - "Giving illegal migrants taxpayer-funded settlements of nearly half a million dollars *per person* is an insult to the hard-working Americans who would pay for this outrageous plan." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 4, 2021 Letter to Hon. Kiran Ahuja, Director, Office of Personnel Management - Grassley Joins Effort To Address Absent Government Workforce, Urges Return To Work Sen.John Thune, ...
Nov. 3, 2021 Letter to Phillip L. Swagel, Director of the Congressional Budget Office - Armstrong Joins Request for CBO Report on Impacts of Democrats' Agenda Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Nov. 3, 2021 Tweet - "The decision to get vaccinated is a personal choice. Every American should have the freedom to make it for themselves. I personally chose to get vaccinated, and I encourage others to as well, but NO ONE should be forced to do so by Washington bureaucrats." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 3, 2021 Tweet - "Republicans made it more attractive to do business in the U.S. and our economy skyrocketed. Democrats' plan to raise taxes on American job creators and double the size of the IRS will do the exact opposite." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 3, 2021 Tweet - "Deciding what's considered on the Senate floor is about priorities, and our men & women in uniform don't seem to be very high on Dems' list. There is absolutely no reason for the Senate to continue spinning its wheels while the annual defense bill languishes. Let's get to work." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 3, 2021 Cloture Motion Sen.John Thune
Nov. 3, 2021 Tweet - "First, with relaxed border policies, President Biden sent the message that our southern border was open for all who wanted to enter. Now, he is signaling that crossing the border could mean a taxpayer-funded payout for families. Instead of solving crises, Biden just creates more." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 3, 2021 Tweet - "Had a great conversation with service members & other rising leaders who are taking a U.S. government class at @NWC_NDU . They had insightful questions, & we discussed everything from cybersecurity and modern threats to how social media algorithms influence the national dialogue." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 2, 2021 Cloture Motion Sen.John Thune
Nov. 2, 2021 Cloture Motion Sen.John Thune
Nov. 2, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Congressman Van Drew Issues Statement on the Biden Administration's Proposal to Re-Open a Palestinian Consulate in Jerusalem Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Nov. 2, 2021 Cloture Motion Sen.John Thune
Nov. 2, 2021 Tweet - "Yes, President Biden is actually considering paying nearly $1 million settlements to migrant families who crossed into the U.S. illegally. This is insulting to every hard-working taxpayer & would only encourage more people to make the dangerous journey to our southern border." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 2, 2021 Government Spending Sen.John Thune
Nov. 2, 2021 Cloture Motion Sen.John Thune
Nov. 2, 2021 Tweet - "$450,000 is more than SIX TIMES the median household income in our country. Add this to the list of absurd ideas coming out of the admin. President Biden might as well pay the cartels and traffickers directly." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 2, 2021 Cloture Motion Sen.John Thune
Oct. 29, 2021 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services, and Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States - Armstrong Joins Letter Slamming the Biden Administration's Plan to Pay Illegal Immigrants $450,000 Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Oct. 29, 2021 Letter to Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Thune, Colleagues Urge USDA to Prioritize Broadband Funding to Rural Americans Sen.John Thune
Oct. 29, 2021 Tweet - "Appreciated the tour of @DakotaSupply in Sioux Falls. This growing company is employee-owned, which means that every employee has the opportunity to gain from the company's success. I heard firsthand how supply chain issues and inflation are impacting SD businesses." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 28, 2021 Letter to Hon. Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, Administrator US Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services - Improve Prior Authorization in Medicare Advantage Plans Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 28, 2021 Lummis Introduces Legislation Requiring Federal Employees to Return to Work Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 28, 2021 Johnson, Bourdeaux Covid Infrastructure Bill Gains Support From Industry Leaders and Lawmakers Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Oct. 28, 2021 Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs- SVAC Republican Members Seek Answers on How the VA Vaccine Mandate Will Impact Veteran Services Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 28, 2021 Senator Susan Collins' 8,000th Vote Sen.John Thune
Oct. 28, 2021 Tweet - "Many Americans had to delay or postpone routine checkups & important screenings during the pandemic, but early detection can save lives. In honor of #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth, my Senate colleagues & I intro'd a bill encouraging folks to take advantage of preventive care." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 28, 2021 Tweet - "Updated folks from the Black Hills Forest Resource Association on my meeting yesterday with @forestservice Chief Randy Moore. I'll continue advocating for proper management of the Black Hills National Forest." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 28, 2021 Cloture Motion Sen.John Thune
Oct. 28, 2021 Biden Administration Sen.John Thune
Oct. 28, 2021 Cloture Motion Sen.John Thune
Oct. 28, 2021 Thune: Democrats Continue to Have Misplaced Priorities Sen.John Thune
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