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Politician
March 23, 2021
Tweet - "Absolutely true. Americans see through their antics. Democrats are abandoning what's right for a shortsighted power grab, & the policies they could force through would be disastrous."
Sen. John Thune
March 23, 2021
Rounds-Backed Bill to Expand Vaccine Access for Vets & Caregivers Heads to President's Desk
Sen. Mike Rounds
March 22, 2021
Tweet - "Our immigration system at the southern border is cracking at the seams. We're seeing 20-year record highs in people trying to cross the border because of this admin's actions. That's only going to get worse unless we see a real change in tone & policy from the President."
Sen. John Thune
March 19, 2021
Rounds, Smith Lead Bipartisan Push to Repeal Outdated, Discriminatory Laws Against Native Americans
Sen. Mike Rounds
March 19, 2021
Tweet - "#2A news: In a win for South Dakota gun owners, @ATFHQ has determined SD's Regular Concealed Carry Permit process qualifies as an alternative to NICS, cutting unnecessary red tape. More ->"
Sen. John Thune
March 19, 2021
Sens. Moran, Tillis Lead Introduction of Protect and Serve Act
Sen. John Thune, ...
March 19, 2021
Tweet - "Announced a common-sense #bipartisan bill this week that will help Americans invest in their health today to avoid a massive medical bill tomorrow. This bill is a win-win, helping Americans stay active & healthy, while also helping lower health care costs down the road. #PHITact"
Sen. John Thune
March 19, 2021
Tweet - "The vaccine rollout is looking good in South Dakota. I'm in Aberdeen today speaking with experts & health care workers. First stop was the VA Community Outpatient Clinic where I was lucky enough to see some American heroes get the vaccine. Then on to @SanfordHealth. Great job!"
Sen. John Thune
March 19, 2021
Tweet - "Gym memberships & other tools for an active lifestyle are a key part of staying healthy & preventing devastating, expensive illnesses down the road. Americans should be able to invest in their health using tax-free dollars from their FSA & HSA -- that's what my bill does. #PHITact"
Sen. John Thune
March 18, 2021
Rounds Votes Against Radical, Unqualified Health Secretary Nominee
Sen. Mike Rounds
March 18, 2021
Inhofe, Hern, Rounds, Thune, Blackburn, Tillis Introduce Asylum Abuse Reduction Act
Sen. John Thune, ...
March 18, 2021
Johnson & Schrader Push to Improve Public Health Preparedness with Coordinated "One Health" Approach
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
March 18, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture - Thune, Klobuchar Lead Colleagues in Urging USDA to Update Biodiesel Emissions Study
Sen. John Thune, ...
March 18, 2021
Letter to Honorable Gene L. Dodaro, Comptroller General - Idaho Senators Question Legality of Border Wall Funding Freeze Amid Escalating Crisis
Sen. John Thune, ...
March 18, 2021
Letter to Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of Government Accountability Office - Daines Pushes to Restart Construction on Southern Border Wall, Slams Biden for Violating the Law over Border Wall Funding
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
March 18, 2021
Filibuster
Sen. John Thune
March 18, 2021
Letter to Honorable Gene L. Dodaro, Comptroller General - Idaho Senators Question Legality of Border Wall Funding Freeze Amid Escalating Crisis
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
March 18, 2021
Thune Opposes Xavier Becerra's Nomination for Health Secretary
Sen. John Thune
March 18, 2021
U.S. Sens. Smith, Young Renew Bipartisan Push to Improve Public Health Preparedness with Coordinated "One Health" Approach
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
March 18, 2021
Thune, Murphy Reintroduce Bill to Encourage Healthy Living
Sen. John Thune, ...
March 18, 2021
Tweet - "Right now, Big Tech isn't held accountable for actions to suppress or promote online content. They have power over what information millions of Americans see. I announced a bill to reform Section 230 protections & expose Big Tech bias by requiring transparency & due process."
Sen. John Thune
March 17, 2021
Letter to the Honorable Gene L. Dodaro, Comptroller General - Rubio, Capito, GOP Colleagues: Biden Escalating Border Crisis by Unlawfully Freezing Border Wall Funding
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
March 17, 2021
Tweet - "There's a big bias problem in big tech. I have a bipartisan bill on the books that would go a long way toward making social media platforms more accountable to Americans and increasing transparency around what content they suppress or promote."
Sen. John Thune
March 17, 2021
Tweet - "Social media companies need to be extremely transparent about any content they hide, suppress, or promote, and establish due process for users whose content they remove. The millions of Americans who use their platforms deserve that."
Sen. John Thune
March 17, 2021
Letter to Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of Government Accountability Office - Hoeven Joins Effort Outlining Unlawful Freezing of Border Wall Funding
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
March 17, 2021
Letter to Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of Government Accountability Office - Tillis: President Biden Escalated Border Crisis by Illegally Stopping Border Wall Construction
Sen. John Thune, ...
March 17, 2021
Letter to Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of Government Accountability Office - Senate GOP Call Out Biden Administration for Escalating Border Crisis by Unlawfully Freezing Border Wall Funding
Sen. John Thune, ...
March 17, 2021
Problem Solvers Caucus Delivers Bipartisan Priority Agenda To President Biden
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
March 17, 2021
Letter to Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of Government Accountability Office - Toomey: Biden Escalating Border Crisis by Unlawfully Freezing Border Wall Funding
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
March 17, 2021
Letter to Honorable Gene L. Dodaro, Comptroller General - Senate GOP: Biden Escalating Border Crisis by Unlawfully Freezing Border Wall Funding
Sen. John Thune, ...
March 17, 2021
Inhofe Joins Tillis in Reintroducing the Protect and Serve Act to Punish Criminals for Targeting Law Enforcement
Sen. John Thune, ...
March 17, 2021
Tweet - "Day one in office, President Biden suspended border wall construction that had already been funded by Congress. Beyond being a catalyst for the crisis we're now seeing, it infringes on Congress's constitutional power of the purse."
Sen. John Thune
March 17, 2021
Tweet - "This is very concerning. Farmers & ranchers rely on foreign markets to buy their products. The @FMC_gov must get to the bottom of reports that certain ocean carriers are refusing to carry some agriculture products from U.S. ports back to Asia. My letter(Special character) https://thune.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=57CC3FF1-CBB7-481A-B927-5F6A0E449219"
Sen. John Thune
March 17, 2021
Letter to Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of Government Accountability Office - Capito Leads Senate GOP: Biden Escalating Border Crisis by Unlawfully Freezing Border Wall Funding
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
March 17, 2021
Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions
Sen. John Thune
March 16, 2021
Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Daines Urges Biden to Listen to Montana Leaders, Stakeholders Before Enacting Ambiguous Land Grabbing Program
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
March 16, 2021
Tillis and Colleagues Reintroduce the Protect and Serve Act to Punish Criminals for Targeting Law Enforcement
Sen. John Thune, ...
March 16, 2021
Following Johnson Request, IHS Strips Convicted Pedophile of Federal Pension
Rep. Dusty Johnson
March 16, 2021
Tweet - "Halting border wall construction, reducing enforcement, pausing deportations -- Biden sent the message loud & clear that our border is open. Now we're seeing a predictable crisis of Dems' own making, on pace to break 20-year records."
Sen. John Thune
March 16, 2021
Thune, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Support Law Enforcement Officers
Sen. John Thune
March 16, 2021
Thune Leads Colleagues in Reintroducing Bipartisan Legislation to Provide Certainty for the 340B Program
Sen. John Thune, ...
March 16, 2021
Tweet - "The completely avoidable crisis at the border is the predictable result when you relax enforcement, halt border wall construction, pause deportations & increase admissions. Plainly put, this situation is directly caused by this admin's words & actions. We can't have open borders."
Sen. John Thune
March 16, 2021
Death Tax
Sen. John Thune
March 15, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Michael A. Khouri, Chair of the Federal Maritime Commission - Davis, Over 100 Members of Congress Send Letter to Address Carriers Declining to Ship U.S. Agriculture Exports from U.S. Ports
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
March 15, 2021
Letter to Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Reps. Johnson, Craig & Sens. Moran, Bennet Urge Secretary Vilsack to Prioritize Support for Small Meatpackers
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
March 15, 2021
Letter to Honorable Tom Vilsack, Department of Agriculture - Bennet, Moran, Johnson, Craig Urge Secretary Vilsack to Prioritize Support for Small Meatpackers in American Rescue Plan Implementation
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
March 11, 2021
Tweet - "Federal funds shouldn't be spent to violate the privacy of Americans. I'm supporting a bill to help defend against firearm registries & gun owner databases that could violate the privacy of law-abiding citizens exercising their clear 2nd Amendment rights."
Sen. John Thune
March 11, 2021
Thune Joins Colleagues in Introducing Legislation to Block Taxpayer-Funded Gun Registries Lawmakers Offer "GRIP Act' in Continued Effort to Protect Gun Owners' Privacy Rights
Sen. John Thune, ...
March 11, 2021
Nomination of Xavier Becerra
Sen. John Thune
March 10, 2021
Tweet - "The $1.9 trillion bill being billed by Dems as "COVID relief" is a bad bill. Sadly, it will likely become law -- without any meaningful input/support from Republicans or the millions of Americans we represent. @SenateGOP even tried to improve the bill. Some changes Dems rejected:"
Sen. John Thune
Date
Title
Politician
March 23, 2021
Tweet - "Absolutely true. Americans see through their antics. Democrats are abandoning what's right for a shortsighted power grab, & the policies they could force through would be disastrous."
Sen.John Thune
March 23, 2021
Rounds-Backed Bill to Expand Vaccine Access for Vets & Caregivers Heads to President's Desk
Sen.Mike Rounds
March 22, 2021
Tweet - "Our immigration system at the southern border is cracking at the seams. We're seeing 20-year record highs in people trying to cross the border because of this admin's actions. That's only going to get worse unless we see a real change in tone & policy from the President."
Sen.John Thune
March 19, 2021
Rounds, Smith Lead Bipartisan Push to Repeal Outdated, Discriminatory Laws Against Native Americans
Sen.Mike Rounds
March 19, 2021
Tweet - "#2A news: In a win for South Dakota gun owners, @ATFHQ has determined SD's Regular Concealed Carry Permit process qualifies as an alternative to NICS, cutting unnecessary red tape. More ->"
Sen.John Thune
March 19, 2021
Sens. Moran, Tillis Lead Introduction of Protect and Serve Act
Sen.John Thune, ...
March 19, 2021
Tweet - "Announced a common-sense #bipartisan bill this week that will help Americans invest in their health today to avoid a massive medical bill tomorrow. This bill is a win-win, helping Americans stay active & healthy, while also helping lower health care costs down the road. #PHITact"
Sen.John Thune
March 19, 2021
Tweet - "The vaccine rollout is looking good in South Dakota. I'm in Aberdeen today speaking with experts & health care workers. First stop was the VA Community Outpatient Clinic where I was lucky enough to see some American heroes get the vaccine. Then on to @SanfordHealth. Great job!"
Sen.John Thune
March 19, 2021
Tweet - "Gym memberships & other tools for an active lifestyle are a key part of staying healthy & preventing devastating, expensive illnesses down the road. Americans should be able to invest in their health using tax-free dollars from their FSA & HSA -- that's what my bill does. #PHITact"
Sen.John Thune
March 18, 2021
Rounds Votes Against Radical, Unqualified Health Secretary Nominee
Sen.Mike Rounds
March 18, 2021
Inhofe, Hern, Rounds, Thune, Blackburn, Tillis Introduce Asylum Abuse Reduction Act
Sen.John Thune, ...
March 18, 2021
Johnson & Schrader Push to Improve Public Health Preparedness with Coordinated "One Health" Approach
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
March 18, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture - Thune, Klobuchar Lead Colleagues in Urging USDA to Update Biodiesel Emissions Study
Sen.John Thune, ...
March 18, 2021
Letter to Honorable Gene L. Dodaro, Comptroller General - Idaho Senators Question Legality of Border Wall Funding Freeze Amid Escalating Crisis
Sen.John Thune, ...
March 18, 2021
Letter to Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of Government Accountability Office - Daines Pushes to Restart Construction on Southern Border Wall, Slams Biden for Violating the Law over Border Wall Funding
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
March 18, 2021
Filibuster
Sen.John Thune
March 18, 2021
Letter to Honorable Gene L. Dodaro, Comptroller General - Idaho Senators Question Legality of Border Wall Funding Freeze Amid Escalating Crisis
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
March 18, 2021
Thune Opposes Xavier Becerra's Nomination for Health Secretary
Sen.John Thune
March 18, 2021
U.S. Sens. Smith, Young Renew Bipartisan Push to Improve Public Health Preparedness with Coordinated "One Health" Approach
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
March 18, 2021
Thune, Murphy Reintroduce Bill to Encourage Healthy Living
Sen.John Thune, ...
March 18, 2021
Tweet - "Right now, Big Tech isn't held accountable for actions to suppress or promote online content. They have power over what information millions of Americans see. I announced a bill to reform Section 230 protections & expose Big Tech bias by requiring transparency & due process."
Sen.John Thune
March 17, 2021
Letter to the Honorable Gene L. Dodaro, Comptroller General - Rubio, Capito, GOP Colleagues: Biden Escalating Border Crisis by Unlawfully Freezing Border Wall Funding
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
March 17, 2021
Tweet - "There's a big bias problem in big tech. I have a bipartisan bill on the books that would go a long way toward making social media platforms more accountable to Americans and increasing transparency around what content they suppress or promote."
Sen.John Thune
March 17, 2021
Tweet - "Social media companies need to be extremely transparent about any content they hide, suppress, or promote, and establish due process for users whose content they remove. The millions of Americans who use their platforms deserve that."
Sen.John Thune
March 17, 2021
Letter to Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of Government Accountability Office - Hoeven Joins Effort Outlining Unlawful Freezing of Border Wall Funding
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
March 17, 2021
Letter to Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of Government Accountability Office - Tillis: President Biden Escalated Border Crisis by Illegally Stopping Border Wall Construction
Sen.John Thune, ...
March 17, 2021
Letter to Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of Government Accountability Office - Senate GOP Call Out Biden Administration for Escalating Border Crisis by Unlawfully Freezing Border Wall Funding
Sen.John Thune, ...
March 17, 2021
Problem Solvers Caucus Delivers Bipartisan Priority Agenda To President Biden
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
March 17, 2021
Letter to Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of Government Accountability Office - Toomey: Biden Escalating Border Crisis by Unlawfully Freezing Border Wall Funding
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
March 17, 2021
Letter to Honorable Gene L. Dodaro, Comptroller General - Senate GOP: Biden Escalating Border Crisis by Unlawfully Freezing Border Wall Funding
Sen.John Thune, ...
March 17, 2021
Inhofe Joins Tillis in Reintroducing the Protect and Serve Act to Punish Criminals for Targeting Law Enforcement
Sen.John Thune, ...
March 17, 2021
Tweet - "Day one in office, President Biden suspended border wall construction that had already been funded by Congress. Beyond being a catalyst for the crisis we're now seeing, it infringes on Congress's constitutional power of the purse."
Sen.John Thune
March 17, 2021
Tweet - "This is very concerning. Farmers & ranchers rely on foreign markets to buy their products. The @FMC_gov must get to the bottom of reports that certain ocean carriers are refusing to carry some agriculture products from U.S. ports back to Asia. My letter(Special character) https://thune.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=57CC3FF1-CBB7-481A-B927-5F6A0E449219"
Sen.John Thune
March 17, 2021
Letter to Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of Government Accountability Office - Capito Leads Senate GOP: Biden Escalating Border Crisis by Unlawfully Freezing Border Wall Funding
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
March 17, 2021
Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions
Sen.John Thune
March 16, 2021
Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Daines Urges Biden to Listen to Montana Leaders, Stakeholders Before Enacting Ambiguous Land Grabbing Program
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
March 16, 2021
Tillis and Colleagues Reintroduce the Protect and Serve Act to Punish Criminals for Targeting Law Enforcement
Sen.John Thune, ...
March 16, 2021
Following Johnson Request, IHS Strips Convicted Pedophile of Federal Pension
Rep.Dusty Johnson
March 16, 2021
Tweet - "Halting border wall construction, reducing enforcement, pausing deportations -- Biden sent the message loud & clear that our border is open. Now we're seeing a predictable crisis of Dems' own making, on pace to break 20-year records."
Sen.John Thune
March 16, 2021
Thune, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Support Law Enforcement Officers
Sen.John Thune
March 16, 2021
Thune Leads Colleagues in Reintroducing Bipartisan Legislation to Provide Certainty for the 340B Program
Sen.John Thune, ...
March 16, 2021
Tweet - "The completely avoidable crisis at the border is the predictable result when you relax enforcement, halt border wall construction, pause deportations & increase admissions. Plainly put, this situation is directly caused by this admin's words & actions. We can't have open borders."
Sen.John Thune
March 16, 2021
Death Tax
Sen.John Thune
March 15, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Michael A. Khouri, Chair of the Federal Maritime Commission - Davis, Over 100 Members of Congress Send Letter to Address Carriers Declining to Ship U.S. Agriculture Exports from U.S. Ports
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
March 15, 2021
Letter to Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Reps. Johnson, Craig & Sens. Moran, Bennet Urge Secretary Vilsack to Prioritize Support for Small Meatpackers
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
March 15, 2021
Letter to Honorable Tom Vilsack, Department of Agriculture - Bennet, Moran, Johnson, Craig Urge Secretary Vilsack to Prioritize Support for Small Meatpackers in American Rescue Plan Implementation
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
March 11, 2021
Tweet - "Federal funds shouldn't be spent to violate the privacy of Americans. I'm supporting a bill to help defend against firearm registries & gun owner databases that could violate the privacy of law-abiding citizens exercising their clear 2nd Amendment rights."
Sen.John Thune
March 11, 2021
Thune Joins Colleagues in Introducing Legislation to Block Taxpayer-Funded Gun Registries Lawmakers Offer "GRIP Act' in Continued Effort to Protect Gun Owners' Privacy Rights
Sen.John Thune, ...
March 11, 2021
Nomination of Xavier Becerra
Sen.John Thune
March 10, 2021
Tweet - "The $1.9 trillion bill being billed by Dems as "COVID relief" is a bad bill. Sadly, it will likely become law -- without any meaningful input/support from Republicans or the millions of Americans we represent. @SenateGOP even tried to improve the bill. Some changes Dems rejected:"
Sen.John Thune
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