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Dec. 2, 2020 Tweet - "Republicans have urgently called for fiscally responsible COVID relief. Twice now, @senatemajldr put a targeted relief bill up for a vote. Dems blocked both attempts. This time, I hope they'll work w/ us. With a vaccine on the horizon, Congress must help get it to Americans ASAP." Sen. John Thune
Dec. 1, 2020 Murkowski Joins Bipartisan, Bicameral Working Group Announcing COVID-19 Emergency Relief Framework Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Dec. 1, 2020 Letter to Honorable Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and Honorable Charles Schumer, Minority Leader - Portman, Wyden Lead Bipartisan Letter Urging Passage of Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Dec. 1, 2020 Coronavirus Sen. John Thune
Dec. 1, 2020 Cloture Motion Sen. John Thune
Dec. 1, 2020 EXECUTIVE CALENDAR--Continued Sen. John Thune
Dec. 1, 2020 Cloture Motion Sen. John Thune
Nov. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Every year, I reflect on how blessed I am to call South Dakota home. I am thankful for the beauty of our state -- for our wide-open spaces & soaring hills -- and I'm thankful for the kindness, graciousness, & resilience of South Dakotas. From my family to yours, happy Thanksgiving." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 25, 2020 South Dakota War College - US Senator John Thune's Weekly Column: We're in This Together Sen. John Thune
Nov. 23, 2020 Letter to National Archives and Records Administration Director Scott Levins - Palazzo Cosigns Letter Expressing Concerns Over Backlog of Veterans Records Requests Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Nov. 22, 2020 South Dakota War College - US Senator John Thune's Weekly Column: Tough Times Highlight Blessings Sen. John Thune
Nov. 20, 2020 Keeping Our Economy and Schools Open Rep. Dusty Johnson
Nov. 19, 2020 Tweet - "Thank you to the dedicated doctors, nurses, & other health care professionals who work tirelessly to keep our rural communities healthy. #RuralHealthDay" Sen. John Thune
Nov. 18, 2020 Tweet - "We should be sitting down & working on a reasonable, targeted, fiscally responsible #COVID relief bill. Republicans have been more than willing to do that. But the Democrats continue to insist upon a multi-trillion dollar bill consisting of a bunch of liberal wish list items." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 18, 2020 Coronavirus Sen. John Thune
Nov. 18, 2020 Cloture Motion Sen. John Thune
Nov. 18, 2020 Thune: Providing COVID Relief and Confirming Qualified Judges Among Senate Republicans' Top Priorities Sen. John Thune
Nov. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Republicans aren't giving up on targeted #COVID relief, but so far Democrats have shown no willingness for compromise. I hope that changes. Republicans will continue to invite our Democrat colleagues to work with us to find a middle ground." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 17, 2020 Coronavirus Sen. John Thune
Nov. 17, 2020 Cloture Motion Sen. John Thune
Nov. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Wishing my friend and colleague, Senator Chuck Grassley -- one of the hardest-working members of Congress -- a swift recovery. My family and I are praying for you." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 17, 2020 Cloture Motion Sen. John Thune
Nov. 17, 2020 Cloture Motion Sen. John Thune
Nov. 17, 2020 Coronavirus Sen. John Thune
Nov. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Yesterday, for the second Monday in a row, we received tremendous news about the prospects for a COVID vaccine. Moderna announced its COVID vaccine is over 90% effective -- raising the possibility that not one but two COVID vaccines may be available in the very near future." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Rep. Axne Leads Charge Against Threats to 340B Drug Discount Program Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Nov. 13, 2020 Giving South Dakotans a Voice in Washington Sen. John Thune
Nov. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Visited Encompass Health in Sioux Falls today to tour their new facility & meet with their knowledgeable staff. The new post-acute hospital can provide care for patients that require intensive, skilled rehab services, while freeing up needed beds at other hospitals in the region." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 12, 2020 Johnson Applauds Senate Passage of Impact Aid Bill Rep. Dusty Johnson
Nov. 12, 2020 President Expected to Sign Thune-Smith Bill to Ease Application Process for the Impact Aid Program During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. John Thune, ...
Nov. 12, 2020 Impact Aid Coronavirus Relief Act Sen. John Thune
Nov. 12, 2020 Tweet - "These are the real consequences of the "defund the police" movement. Liberal-led cities that jumped on the bandwagon & threw their police departments under the bus will be less safe as a result. A step in the wrong direction." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 11, 2020 Tweet - "There's not a day that goes by that I don't think about my dad and his service to the nation in WWII. That is especially true this year -- my first Veterans Day without him. He instilled in me & my siblings a deep pride for our nation's veterans. We owe them so much. #VeteransDay" Sen. John Thune
Nov. 10, 2020 Tweet - "I am honored that my Republican colleagues have once again elected me to serve as the whip. Serving South Dakotans is my top priority, and this role helps me continue to advance South Dakota's priorities and be a strong voice for rural America in Washington." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 10, 2020 Tweet - "Even Dems themselves are acknowledging the election was a rejection of the radical left agenda. They shrunk their House majority, lost races they were predicted to win, & didn't grasp the Senate majority on election night. I genuinely hope Dems reflect & start working with us." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 10, 2020 Veterans Day Sen. John Thune
Nov. 10, 2020 2020 Elections Sen. John Thune
Nov. 10, 2020 Coronavirus Sen. John Thune
Nov. 10, 2020 Thune Statement on Reelection as Republican Whip Sen. John Thune
Nov. 9, 2020 Tweet - "This is big news for the American people & a critical milestone in the development of a #COVID19 vaccine. Hopeful to see more good news from this trial soon." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 8, 2020 South Dakota War College - US Senator John Thune's Weekly Column: Holding Big Tech Accountable Sen. John Thune
Nov. 6, 2020 Angels in Adoption Rep. Dusty Johnson
Nov. 6, 2020 Tweet - "In Aberdeen today with the rest of the SD delegation to mark the expansion of @3M 's N95 mask production lines. This equipment will help protect our frontline workers who continue to put their own health at risk to fight #COVID19. Thank you to our health care heroes & to 3M." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 6, 2020 Tweet - "With several races too close to call, we all have the same goal: making sure every legal vote is counted -- and counted accurately. All of us have a duty to make our democracy work. Let's remember how much still unifies us. ONE nation under God." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Congrats to my friends @SenatorRounds & @RepDustyJohnson on winning reelection. South Dakota is lucky to have you both in Washington advocating for our great state. I'm glad to have you on our team and look forward to continuing our work together to support South Dakotans." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 2, 2020 Tweet - "Happy Birthday to my favorite state in the union. I am so grateful to call South Dakota home." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 1, 2020 South Dakota War College - US Senator John Thune's Weekly Column: Delivering on My Promise to South Dakotans Sen. John Thune
Oct. 30, 2020 America is a Special Place Rep. Dusty Johnson
Oct. 29, 2020 Interior Announces the Delisting of the Gray Wolf in the Lower 48 Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Oct. 28, 2020 Rounds, Loeffler Introduce Bill to Curb Veteran Homelessness Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Date Title Politician
Dec. 2, 2020 Tweet - "Republicans have urgently called for fiscally responsible COVID relief. Twice now, @senatemajldr put a targeted relief bill up for a vote. Dems blocked both attempts. This time, I hope they'll work w/ us. With a vaccine on the horizon, Congress must help get it to Americans ASAP." Sen.John Thune
Dec. 1, 2020 Murkowski Joins Bipartisan, Bicameral Working Group Announcing COVID-19 Emergency Relief Framework Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Dec. 1, 2020 Letter to Honorable Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and Honorable Charles Schumer, Minority Leader - Portman, Wyden Lead Bipartisan Letter Urging Passage of Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Dec. 1, 2020 Coronavirus Sen.John Thune
Dec. 1, 2020 Cloture Motion Sen.John Thune
Dec. 1, 2020 EXECUTIVE CALENDAR--Continued Sen.John Thune
Dec. 1, 2020 Cloture Motion Sen.John Thune
Nov. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Every year, I reflect on how blessed I am to call South Dakota home. I am thankful for the beauty of our state -- for our wide-open spaces & soaring hills -- and I'm thankful for the kindness, graciousness, & resilience of South Dakotas. From my family to yours, happy Thanksgiving." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 25, 2020 South Dakota War College - US Senator John Thune's Weekly Column: We're in This Together Sen.John Thune
Nov. 23, 2020 Letter to National Archives and Records Administration Director Scott Levins - Palazzo Cosigns Letter Expressing Concerns Over Backlog of Veterans Records Requests Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Nov. 22, 2020 South Dakota War College - US Senator John Thune's Weekly Column: Tough Times Highlight Blessings Sen.John Thune
Nov. 20, 2020 Keeping Our Economy and Schools Open Rep.Dusty Johnson
Nov. 19, 2020 Tweet - "Thank you to the dedicated doctors, nurses, & other health care professionals who work tirelessly to keep our rural communities healthy. #RuralHealthDay" Sen.John Thune
Nov. 18, 2020 Tweet - "We should be sitting down & working on a reasonable, targeted, fiscally responsible #COVID relief bill. Republicans have been more than willing to do that. But the Democrats continue to insist upon a multi-trillion dollar bill consisting of a bunch of liberal wish list items." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 18, 2020 Coronavirus Sen.John Thune
Nov. 18, 2020 Cloture Motion Sen.John Thune
Nov. 18, 2020 Thune: Providing COVID Relief and Confirming Qualified Judges Among Senate Republicans' Top Priorities Sen.John Thune
Nov. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Republicans aren't giving up on targeted #COVID relief, but so far Democrats have shown no willingness for compromise. I hope that changes. Republicans will continue to invite our Democrat colleagues to work with us to find a middle ground." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 17, 2020 Coronavirus Sen.John Thune
Nov. 17, 2020 Cloture Motion Sen.John Thune
Nov. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Wishing my friend and colleague, Senator Chuck Grassley -- one of the hardest-working members of Congress -- a swift recovery. My family and I are praying for you." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 17, 2020 Cloture Motion Sen.John Thune
Nov. 17, 2020 Cloture Motion Sen.John Thune
Nov. 17, 2020 Coronavirus Sen.John Thune
Nov. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Yesterday, for the second Monday in a row, we received tremendous news about the prospects for a COVID vaccine. Moderna announced its COVID vaccine is over 90% effective -- raising the possibility that not one but two COVID vaccines may be available in the very near future." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Rep. Axne Leads Charge Against Threats to 340B Drug Discount Program Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Nov. 13, 2020 Giving South Dakotans a Voice in Washington Sen.John Thune
Nov. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Visited Encompass Health in Sioux Falls today to tour their new facility & meet with their knowledgeable staff. The new post-acute hospital can provide care for patients that require intensive, skilled rehab services, while freeing up needed beds at other hospitals in the region." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 12, 2020 Johnson Applauds Senate Passage of Impact Aid Bill Rep.Dusty Johnson
Nov. 12, 2020 President Expected to Sign Thune-Smith Bill to Ease Application Process for the Impact Aid Program During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.John Thune, ...
Nov. 12, 2020 Impact Aid Coronavirus Relief Act Sen.John Thune
Nov. 12, 2020 Tweet - "These are the real consequences of the "defund the police" movement. Liberal-led cities that jumped on the bandwagon & threw their police departments under the bus will be less safe as a result. A step in the wrong direction." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 11, 2020 Tweet - "There's not a day that goes by that I don't think about my dad and his service to the nation in WWII. That is especially true this year -- my first Veterans Day without him. He instilled in me & my siblings a deep pride for our nation's veterans. We owe them so much. #VeteransDay" Sen.John Thune
Nov. 10, 2020 Tweet - "I am honored that my Republican colleagues have once again elected me to serve as the whip. Serving South Dakotans is my top priority, and this role helps me continue to advance South Dakota's priorities and be a strong voice for rural America in Washington." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 10, 2020 Tweet - "Even Dems themselves are acknowledging the election was a rejection of the radical left agenda. They shrunk their House majority, lost races they were predicted to win, & didn't grasp the Senate majority on election night. I genuinely hope Dems reflect & start working with us." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 10, 2020 Veterans Day Sen.John Thune
Nov. 10, 2020 2020 Elections Sen.John Thune
Nov. 10, 2020 Coronavirus Sen.John Thune
Nov. 10, 2020 Thune Statement on Reelection as Republican Whip Sen.John Thune
Nov. 9, 2020 Tweet - "This is big news for the American people & a critical milestone in the development of a #COVID19 vaccine. Hopeful to see more good news from this trial soon." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 8, 2020 South Dakota War College - US Senator John Thune's Weekly Column: Holding Big Tech Accountable Sen.John Thune
Nov. 6, 2020 Angels in Adoption Rep.Dusty Johnson
Nov. 6, 2020 Tweet - "In Aberdeen today with the rest of the SD delegation to mark the expansion of @3M 's N95 mask production lines. This equipment will help protect our frontline workers who continue to put their own health at risk to fight #COVID19. Thank you to our health care heroes & to 3M." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 6, 2020 Tweet - "With several races too close to call, we all have the same goal: making sure every legal vote is counted -- and counted accurately. All of us have a duty to make our democracy work. Let's remember how much still unifies us. ONE nation under God." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Congrats to my friends @SenatorRounds & @RepDustyJohnson on winning reelection. South Dakota is lucky to have you both in Washington advocating for our great state. I'm glad to have you on our team and look forward to continuing our work together to support South Dakotans." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 2, 2020 Tweet - "Happy Birthday to my favorite state in the union. I am so grateful to call South Dakota home." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 1, 2020 South Dakota War College - US Senator John Thune's Weekly Column: Delivering on My Promise to South Dakotans Sen.John Thune
Oct. 30, 2020 America is a Special Place Rep.Dusty Johnson
Oct. 29, 2020 Interior Announces the Delisting of the Gray Wolf in the Lower 48 Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Oct. 28, 2020 Rounds, Loeffler Introduce Bill to Curb Veteran Homelessness Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
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