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May 29, 2021 Inhofe Leads Delegation to Romania: Focus on Countering Russia Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 28, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Owens Urges Pelosi to Investigate True Origins of COVID-19 Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
May 28, 2021 Tweet - "A presidential budget is a blueprint for the priorities he'd like to see enacted. The fact that the Hyde amendment was not included in Joe Biden's budget says all you need to know about how he views the pro-life movement." Sen. John Thune
May 28, 2021 Tweet - "It's never been more clear how important a reliable internet connection is for Americans -- from telehealth to distance learning, this year has shown how vital broadband connectivity is for human connectivity. I'm fighting to expand broadband in rural SD." Sen. John Thune
May 27, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Hyde-Smith, Colleagues Want Biden to Reverse Course on Energy Policies that Hurt American Families Sen. John Thune, ...
May 27, 2021 Rounds Introduces Bill to Reform Non-VA Emergency Care Sen. Mike Rounds
May 27, 2021 Automated Vehicles Sen. John Thune
May 27, 2021 Thune Leads Bipartisan Legislation to Advance Rural Broadband Services Sen. John Thune
May 27, 2021 Thune: Consumers Should Never Have to Question Whether They Will Have Access to Reliable and Affordable Energy and Fuel Sen. John Thune
May 26, 2021 Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - Reps. Courtney and Thompson Lead Bipartisan Effort to Ensure Schools Retain Freedom to Provide Variety of Healthy Milk Options Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
May 26, 2021 Tweet - "Hey @SenatorDurbin, please check your inbox. I just sent you a letter requesting that the Senate Judiciary Committee hold a hearing on potential beef market manipulation. Our ranchers deserve answers and a fair shake. As chairman, you can help make it happen. Let's get on it." Sen. John Thune
May 25, 2021 H.R. 1 Sen. John Thune
May 25, 2021 Tweet - "I'm a proud farm-and-ranch-state senator, and I take a back seat to no one when it comes to protecting the industry. That's why I've been putting pressure on @thejusticedept to investigate the big four meatpackers. Something isn't adding up, & we need to get to the bottom of it." Sen. John Thune
May 24, 2021 Letter to Bob Bauer and Cristina Rodriguez, Co-Chairs of the Presidential Commission on the Supreme Court of the United States - Sen. Cruz, Rep. Johnson Remind President Biden's Commission He Has No Authority to Pack Supreme Court Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
May 21, 2021 Letter to Hon. Bernie Sanders, Chairman of Senate Budget Committee, Hon. Lindsey Graham, Ranking Member of Senate Budget Committee, Hon. John Yarmuth, Chairman of House Budget Committee, and Hon. Jason Smith, Ranking Member of House Budget Committee - Sen. Lee, Rep. Cloud Request Debt Servicing Costs Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
May 20, 2021 Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services and Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Services - Lankford, Colleagues Demand Stronger Oversight of $45 Billion Biden Boost to Obamacare Sen. John Thune, ...
May 20, 2021 Rounds, Luján Introduce Bill to Create a Congressional Charter for the National American Indian Veterans (NAIV) Organization Sen. Mike Rounds
May 20, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Gina M. Raimondo, Secretary of Commerce, and the Hon. Katherine C. Tai, United States Trade Representative - Republican Senators Urge Biden Admin To Reverse Course On Giving Away Medical Technology To China Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 20, 2021 Letter to Brenda Mallory, Chair of the Council on Environmental Quality - Manchin, Colleagues Press CEQ for Status Update on Use It Act Implementation Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 20, 2021 Tweet - "There seem to be two losers in the cattle market right now: ranchers and consumers. Meat processors are buying low and selling high. We're calling for @TheJusticeDept to investigate the cattle market to make sure our ranchers are getting a fair shake." Sen. John Thune
May 19, 2021 Providing for Congressional Disapproval Under Chapter 8 of Title United States Code, of the Rule Submitted By the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Relating to ``Update of Commission's Sen. John Thune
May 18, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Lankford, Ernst Oppose Biden Administration's Efforts to Give Tax Dollars to Abortion Providers Sen. John Thune, ...
May 18, 2021 House Passes Gallego Veterans Package, including Gallego, Johnson, O'Halleran, and Cole Bill to Support Native Veterans Attending Tribal Colleges and Universities Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
May 18, 2021 Tweet - "In states like South Dakota, unemployment rates are low, vaccination rates are strong, & schools are open. We're ready for the rest of the country to catch up, but Pres. Biden's policies are hamstringing our economic recovery -- driving prices up & hiring down." Sen. John Thune
May 17, 2021 Tweet - "Our producers must be able to count on fair & transparent commodity markets. We're urging @TheJusticeDept to continue their investigation into the beef industry." Sen. John Thune
May 17, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Merrick B. Garland, Attorney General of the U.S. Department of Justice - Thune, Johnson Lead Colleagues in Urging Department of Justice to Continue Investigation into Beef Industry Sen. John Thune, ...
May 14, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Klobuchar, Blunt, Colleagues Urge State Department to Prioritize Resumption of Intercountry Adoptions Sen. John Thune, ...
May 13, 2021 Rounds, Sinema Propose "McCain-Mansfield Fellowship" for Wounded Warriors Sen. Mike Rounds
May 13, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the US - Inhofe Joins 43 Republican Senators in Urging POTUS to Stand with Israel and Not to Provide Iran with Sanctions Relief Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 13, 2021 Inhofe, Brown, Boozman, Tillis, Rounds, Tester to Introduce Bill to Increase Law Enforcement Behavioral Health Training Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 13, 2021 Portman, Schatz, Rounds, Coons Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Education Benefits for Veterans Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 13, 2021 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Gibbs to Pelosi: Follow the Science, Stop the Mask-erpiece Theatre Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
May 13, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the US - Sen. Johnson Joins Sen. Rubio, Republican Colleagues in Urging Administration To Unequivocally Support Israel's Right to Defend Itself Against Terrorist Attacks Sen. John Thune, ...
May 13, 2021 For the People Act of 2021 Sen. John Thune
May 13, 2021 Tweet - "Iran helps fund the Palestinian terrorist group that has launched more than 1,000 rockets targeting Israeli civilians & cities. Biden admin shouldn't be considering easing sanctions while Iran is supporting terrorist activity against America's closest ally in the region: Israel" Sen. John Thune
May 13, 2021 Tweet - "The scale of Hamas' attack against Israel from Gaza suggests significant support from Iran. Under no circumstances should the Biden administration negotiate w/ Iran to restore the failed nuclear deal. Providing sanctions relief is equivalent to sending more rockets to Hamas." Sen. John Thune
May 12, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the US - Toomey, Colleagues Urge President Biden to Stand with Israel Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 12, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Senator Hawley, Colleagues Urge Biden to Stand with Israel and to Not Provide Iran with Sanctions Relief Sen. John Thune, ...
May 12, 2021 Rounds, Shaheen Introduce Bill to Support National World War II Memorial Sen. Mike Rounds
May 12, 2021 O'Halleran Sees Tribal Rights Bill Pass House, Introduces New Legislation to Repeal Outdated Laws Targeting Native Americans Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
May 12, 2021 Tweet - "South Dakota made the right call by soon ending the Democrats' extra $300 in unemployment benefits. We have one of the strongest workforces in America. For those who are still unemployed, we need to incentivize them to find a job, and the Democrats' policy did just the opposite." Sen. John Thune
May 12, 2021 Tweet - "Biden's energy secretary @SecGranholm said at a White House briefing that "pipeline is the best way to go" for transporting fuel. It shouldn't take a hack/shutdown for this admin to recognize the importance of modern infrastructure like #KeystoneXL to ensure U.S. energy security." Sen. John Thune
May 11, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader - Risch, Luján Lead Bipartisan Letter in Support of National Labs Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 11, 2021 Tweet - "Dems' election bill is chock-full of unwise policies that put ridiculous federal mandates on states like South Dakota that already have well-run election systems. One example, it actually *bans* states from requiring an ID to vote. It's not good policy. It's a power grab." Sen. John Thune
May 11, 2021 Biden Administration Sen. John Thune
May 11, 2021 Tweet - "Israel has the complete right to defend itself from Hamas rocket attacks. Palestinians in Gaza must reject the futile terrorist cause of Hamas, which continues to block peace for this & future generations. I hope we see an immediate de-escalation, especially at religious sites." Sen. John Thune
May 11, 2021 Tweet - "I'm hearing the same thing from small businesses in South Dakota. They have job openings and are offering competitive wages and even some bonus benefits, but they just can't find workers because of unemployment benefits." Sen. John Thune
May 11, 2021 Tweet - "You don't need an economics degree to figure this one out. Job openings are there, but Americans are discouraged from getting a job when they're making more on unemployment. Republicans warned this would happen, but Ds still demanded the federal govt plus-up states' UI benefits." Sen. John Thune
May 11, 2021 Tweet - "Today's BLS report showed there were 8.1 million job openings in March, so why were only 266,000 new jobs added in April? Because many Americans are earning more on unemployment than they could in the workforce." Sen. John Thune
May 7, 2021 Tweet - "The jobs report was so bad this morning @steveliesman @CNBC couldn't believe what he was reading. Dow Jones estimated 1 million new jobs. The reality was 266K. That's more than disappointing. It's abysmal. And it's a direct reflection of Democrats' completely misguided policies." Sen. John Thune
Date Title Politician
May 29, 2021 Inhofe Leads Delegation to Romania: Focus on Countering Russia Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 28, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Owens Urges Pelosi to Investigate True Origins of COVID-19 Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
May 28, 2021 Tweet - "A presidential budget is a blueprint for the priorities he'd like to see enacted. The fact that the Hyde amendment was not included in Joe Biden's budget says all you need to know about how he views the pro-life movement." Sen.John Thune
May 28, 2021 Tweet - "It's never been more clear how important a reliable internet connection is for Americans -- from telehealth to distance learning, this year has shown how vital broadband connectivity is for human connectivity. I'm fighting to expand broadband in rural SD." Sen.John Thune
May 27, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Hyde-Smith, Colleagues Want Biden to Reverse Course on Energy Policies that Hurt American Families Sen.John Thune, ...
May 27, 2021 Rounds Introduces Bill to Reform Non-VA Emergency Care Sen.Mike Rounds
May 27, 2021 Automated Vehicles Sen.John Thune
May 27, 2021 Thune Leads Bipartisan Legislation to Advance Rural Broadband Services Sen.John Thune
May 27, 2021 Thune: Consumers Should Never Have to Question Whether They Will Have Access to Reliable and Affordable Energy and Fuel Sen.John Thune
May 26, 2021 Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - Reps. Courtney and Thompson Lead Bipartisan Effort to Ensure Schools Retain Freedom to Provide Variety of Healthy Milk Options Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
May 26, 2021 Tweet - "Hey @SenatorDurbin, please check your inbox. I just sent you a letter requesting that the Senate Judiciary Committee hold a hearing on potential beef market manipulation. Our ranchers deserve answers and a fair shake. As chairman, you can help make it happen. Let's get on it." Sen.John Thune
May 25, 2021 H.R. 1 Sen.John Thune
May 25, 2021 Tweet - "I'm a proud farm-and-ranch-state senator, and I take a back seat to no one when it comes to protecting the industry. That's why I've been putting pressure on @thejusticedept to investigate the big four meatpackers. Something isn't adding up, & we need to get to the bottom of it." Sen.John Thune
May 24, 2021 Letter to Bob Bauer and Cristina Rodriguez, Co-Chairs of the Presidential Commission on the Supreme Court of the United States - Sen. Cruz, Rep. Johnson Remind President Biden's Commission He Has No Authority to Pack Supreme Court Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
May 21, 2021 Letter to Hon. Bernie Sanders, Chairman of Senate Budget Committee, Hon. Lindsey Graham, Ranking Member of Senate Budget Committee, Hon. John Yarmuth, Chairman of House Budget Committee, and Hon. Jason Smith, Ranking Member of House Budget Committee - Sen. Lee, Rep. Cloud Request Debt Servicing Costs Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
May 20, 2021 Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services and Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Services - Lankford, Colleagues Demand Stronger Oversight of $45 Billion Biden Boost to Obamacare Sen.John Thune, ...
May 20, 2021 Rounds, Luján Introduce Bill to Create a Congressional Charter for the National American Indian Veterans (NAIV) Organization Sen.Mike Rounds
May 20, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Gina M. Raimondo, Secretary of Commerce, and the Hon. Katherine C. Tai, United States Trade Representative - Republican Senators Urge Biden Admin To Reverse Course On Giving Away Medical Technology To China Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 20, 2021 Letter to Brenda Mallory, Chair of the Council on Environmental Quality - Manchin, Colleagues Press CEQ for Status Update on Use It Act Implementation Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 20, 2021 Tweet - "There seem to be two losers in the cattle market right now: ranchers and consumers. Meat processors are buying low and selling high. We're calling for @TheJusticeDept to investigate the cattle market to make sure our ranchers are getting a fair shake." Sen.John Thune
May 19, 2021 Providing for Congressional Disapproval Under Chapter 8 of Title United States Code, of the Rule Submitted By the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Relating to ``Update of Commission's Sen.John Thune
May 18, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Lankford, Ernst Oppose Biden Administration's Efforts to Give Tax Dollars to Abortion Providers Sen.John Thune, ...
May 18, 2021 House Passes Gallego Veterans Package, including Gallego, Johnson, O'Halleran, and Cole Bill to Support Native Veterans Attending Tribal Colleges and Universities Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
May 18, 2021 Tweet - "In states like South Dakota, unemployment rates are low, vaccination rates are strong, & schools are open. We're ready for the rest of the country to catch up, but Pres. Biden's policies are hamstringing our economic recovery -- driving prices up & hiring down." Sen.John Thune
May 17, 2021 Tweet - "Our producers must be able to count on fair & transparent commodity markets. We're urging @TheJusticeDept to continue their investigation into the beef industry." Sen.John Thune
May 17, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Merrick B. Garland, Attorney General of the U.S. Department of Justice - Thune, Johnson Lead Colleagues in Urging Department of Justice to Continue Investigation into Beef Industry Sen.John Thune, ...
May 14, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Klobuchar, Blunt, Colleagues Urge State Department to Prioritize Resumption of Intercountry Adoptions Sen.John Thune, ...
May 13, 2021 Rounds, Sinema Propose "McCain-Mansfield Fellowship" for Wounded Warriors Sen.Mike Rounds
May 13, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the US - Inhofe Joins 43 Republican Senators in Urging POTUS to Stand with Israel and Not to Provide Iran with Sanctions Relief Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 13, 2021 Inhofe, Brown, Boozman, Tillis, Rounds, Tester to Introduce Bill to Increase Law Enforcement Behavioral Health Training Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 13, 2021 Portman, Schatz, Rounds, Coons Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Education Benefits for Veterans Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 13, 2021 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Gibbs to Pelosi: Follow the Science, Stop the Mask-erpiece Theatre Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
May 13, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the US - Sen. Johnson Joins Sen. Rubio, Republican Colleagues in Urging Administration To Unequivocally Support Israel's Right to Defend Itself Against Terrorist Attacks Sen.John Thune, ...
May 13, 2021 For the People Act of 2021 Sen.John Thune
May 13, 2021 Tweet - "Iran helps fund the Palestinian terrorist group that has launched more than 1,000 rockets targeting Israeli civilians & cities. Biden admin shouldn't be considering easing sanctions while Iran is supporting terrorist activity against America's closest ally in the region: Israel" Sen.John Thune
May 13, 2021 Tweet - "The scale of Hamas' attack against Israel from Gaza suggests significant support from Iran. Under no circumstances should the Biden administration negotiate w/ Iran to restore the failed nuclear deal. Providing sanctions relief is equivalent to sending more rockets to Hamas." Sen.John Thune
May 12, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the US - Toomey, Colleagues Urge President Biden to Stand with Israel Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 12, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Senator Hawley, Colleagues Urge Biden to Stand with Israel and to Not Provide Iran with Sanctions Relief Sen.John Thune, ...
May 12, 2021 Rounds, Shaheen Introduce Bill to Support National World War II Memorial Sen.Mike Rounds
May 12, 2021 O'Halleran Sees Tribal Rights Bill Pass House, Introduces New Legislation to Repeal Outdated Laws Targeting Native Americans Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
May 12, 2021 Tweet - "South Dakota made the right call by soon ending the Democrats' extra $300 in unemployment benefits. We have one of the strongest workforces in America. For those who are still unemployed, we need to incentivize them to find a job, and the Democrats' policy did just the opposite." Sen.John Thune
May 12, 2021 Tweet - "Biden's energy secretary @SecGranholm said at a White House briefing that "pipeline is the best way to go" for transporting fuel. It shouldn't take a hack/shutdown for this admin to recognize the importance of modern infrastructure like #KeystoneXL to ensure U.S. energy security." Sen.John Thune
May 11, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader - Risch, Luján Lead Bipartisan Letter in Support of National Labs Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 11, 2021 Tweet - "Dems' election bill is chock-full of unwise policies that put ridiculous federal mandates on states like South Dakota that already have well-run election systems. One example, it actually *bans* states from requiring an ID to vote. It's not good policy. It's a power grab." Sen.John Thune
May 11, 2021 Biden Administration Sen.John Thune
May 11, 2021 Tweet - "Israel has the complete right to defend itself from Hamas rocket attacks. Palestinians in Gaza must reject the futile terrorist cause of Hamas, which continues to block peace for this & future generations. I hope we see an immediate de-escalation, especially at religious sites." Sen.John Thune
May 11, 2021 Tweet - "I'm hearing the same thing from small businesses in South Dakota. They have job openings and are offering competitive wages and even some bonus benefits, but they just can't find workers because of unemployment benefits." Sen.John Thune
May 11, 2021 Tweet - "You don't need an economics degree to figure this one out. Job openings are there, but Americans are discouraged from getting a job when they're making more on unemployment. Republicans warned this would happen, but Ds still demanded the federal govt plus-up states' UI benefits." Sen.John Thune
May 11, 2021 Tweet - "Today's BLS report showed there were 8.1 million job openings in March, so why were only 266,000 new jobs added in April? Because many Americans are earning more on unemployment than they could in the workforce." Sen.John Thune
May 7, 2021 Tweet - "The jobs report was so bad this morning @steveliesman @CNBC couldn't believe what he was reading. Dow Jones estimated 1 million new jobs. The reality was 266K. That's more than disappointing. It's abysmal. And it's a direct reflection of Democrats' completely misguided policies." Sen.John Thune
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