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Oct. 13, 2020 Tweet - "I think it's abundantly clear to everyone -- my colleagues across the aisle included -- that Judge Barrett is absolutely qualified to be a Supreme Court justice." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 13, 2020 Tweet - "To anyone watching today, it is absolutely clear how qualified Judge Barrett is to serve on the Supreme Court." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 12, 2020 Tweet - "Today, in South Dakota, we're celebrating Native Americans' Day. I am proud to serve all of our Dakota, Nakota, and Lakota people, and I'm thankful to live in a state that celebrates its Native American history & traditions." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 12, 2020 Tweet - "I was proud to watch my @SenateGOP colleagues defend religious liberty at today's hearing. Our Constitution specifically bans religious tests for public service. No one's religion -- whatever it is -- can disqualify them to serve on the court. Nor should it." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 12, 2020 Tweet - "Watching today's hearing, you would've thought it was a floor debate on health care. Dems know they can't fault Judge Barrett on her merits, so they're relying on scare tactics. The truth is, we have no idea how she will rule on any case. But we do know she'll follow the law." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 11, 2020 South Dakota War College - US Senator John Thune's Weekly Column: Families Helping Families Sen. John Thune
Oct. 9, 2020 Rounds Statement on Official VA Action to Keep Hot Springs VA Campus Open Sen. Mike Rounds
Oct. 9, 2020 From Heroin to Hope Rep. Dusty Johnson
Oct. 9, 2020 Letter to Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Loeffler Urges HHS to Avoid Creating New Financial Hardships for Rural Hospitals Sen. John Thune, ...
Oct. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Great news today. @SecWilkie notified us that the Hot Springs VA will officially stay open. We dug in & held fast -- through 2 admins & 4 secretaries -- to keep this facility open, & we couldn't have succeeded w/o the passion & persistence of Hot Springs veterans & community." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Nancy Pelosi is holding key COVID aid hostage unless Congress adds trillions more to the national debt. Targeted COVID relief? "No." Cross mark Lifeline for small businesses? "No." Cross mark Airline employee assistance? "No." Cross mark It's pretty clear she's putting politics above policy." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 7, 2020 Johnson Proposal Combines DC Suburbs with Maryland Rep. Dusty Johnson
Oct. 7, 2020 Rounds, Thune Legislation Would Create a Congressional Charter for National American Indian Veterans (NAIV) Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 7, 2020 Wicker, Thune, Walden, Guthrie, Latta Lead Bill to Open Mid-Band Spectrum for Commercial Use Sen. John Thune, ...
Oct. 7, 2020 Tweet - "Anyone who fairly & honestly evaluates Judge Amy Coney Barrett's fitness to serve on the Supreme Court will find a supremely qualified nominee with decades of experience. Unfortunately, some Senate Democrats appear set on writing her off because of her personal religious beliefs." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 7, 2020 Tweet - "In America, we can't discriminate based on religion. We can't refuse to hire someone because of their religion. Yet, some Democrat senators are already questioning whether Judge Barrett's religion is a reason she isn't fit to serve on SCOTUS. That's not right." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 7, 2020 Tweet - "Coastal elites are so disconnected from the heart of America. Having religious beliefs should never disqualify an American from getting a job she's qualified for. In the upcoming confirmation hearing, I hope Judge Barrett's record is evaluated -- not her religion." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 2, 2020 Rounds, Smith Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Help Health Care Providers Continue Delivering Telehealth Services to Rural America Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 2, 2020 The PRICE is Right Rep. Dusty Johnson
Oct. 2, 2020 The Kind of Supreme Court Justice All Americans Should Want Sen. John Thune
Oct. 2, 2020 Tweet - "Praying for the continued health of our president and first lady after their #COVID19 diagnosis and for all Americans who have been affected by this awful virus. We're still in this fight together." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 1, 2020 Rounds Introduces Bill to Reform NRCS to Better Serve South Dakota Farmers, Ranchers and Landowners Sen. Mike Rounds
Oct. 1, 2020 Johnson Introduces Sweeping Cattle Reform Bill Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Oct. 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, Ambassador of the U.S. Trade Agreement - Rubio Joins Colleagues Urging Lighthizer to Begin Talks for a Trade Agreement with Taiwan Sen. John Thune, ...
Oct. 1, 2020 U.S. Senators Tina Smith & Mike Rounds Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Help Health Care Providers Continue Delivering Telehealth Services to Rural America Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 1, 2020 Tweet - "We must confront the lack of transparency on tech platforms. I voted to authorize subpoenas to CEOs of Google/Facebook/Twitter to get answers about their companies' practices. Issues around online privacy & content moderation have been crying out for solutions for a long time." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 1, 2020 Thune Statement on Commerce Committee's Decision to Authorize Subpoenas to Tech CEOs Sen. John Thune
Sept. 30, 2020 Johnson Legislation Honoring Ben Reifel Passes the House Rep. Dusty Johnson
Sept. 30, 2020 Tweet - "The focus of this SCOTUS process should be on Judge Barrett & her tremendous judicial record. She knows the next few weeks are going to be tough, but off the bat, I want to say how shameful it is that some have already begun to question her faith. We should be above such attacks." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 30, 2020 Tweet - "We just wrote to POTUS to commend him on his success empowering the private sector to build multiple 5G networks & cautioning him against attempts to create a singular nationalized network. Secure 5G will be vital to national security & a singular network is easier to compromise." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 30, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Thune, Colleagues Urge President Trump to Bolster Private-Sector Deployment of 5G Sen. John Thune, ...
Sept. 30, 2020 Tweet - "Hearing rumors Dems will use procedural tactics in an attempt to delay Judge Barrett's confirmation. I'm tired of watching Democrats use the Senate floor as a stage for their political drama. If they continue, we'll gladly use the time to confirm more judges to the federal bench." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 29, 2020 Rounds, Thune, Johnson: Army Corps Announces Major Step Toward Implementation of Snowpack Monitoring System Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Sept. 29, 2020 Continuing Appropriations Act, 20201 and Other Extensions Act-- Sen. Mike Rounds
Sept. 29, 2020 Senator Kay Hagan Airport Traffic Control Tower Sen. John Thune
Sept. 29, 2020 Protecting the Healthcare of Hundreds of Millions of People of the United States and Preventing Efforts of the Department of Justice to Advocate Courts to Strike Down the Patient Protection and Affordable Sen. John Thune
Sept. 29, 2020 Uighur Intervention and Global Humanitarian Unified Response Act of 2019--Laying Down House Message Sen. John Thune
Sept. 29, 2020 Uighur Intervention and Global Humanitarian Unified Response Act of 2019 Sen. John Thune
Sept. 29, 2020 Tweet - "I will be very proud to offer my support for Judge Amy Coney Barrett to serve on the Supreme Court." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 29, 2020 Tweet - "After meeting with Judge Barrett, I'm confident she has what it takes to be a phenomenal Supreme Court justice. We discussed her extensive experience & principled judicial philosophy. I look forward to voting for Judge Barrett to serve on the Supreme Court." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 29, 2020 Thune to Support Judge Amy Coney Barrett's Nomination to Serve on the Supreme Court Sen. John Thune
Sept. 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Republican Leader of the House, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Democratic Leader of the Senate - Brownley, Welch Lead Bipartisan Letter to Protect American Farmers and U.S. Food Supply Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Sept. 28, 2020 Tweet - "It's going to be very hard to argue that Judge Barrett is not qualified for the Supreme Court. She respects the Constitution, law, and precedent. She is vigilant about making sure they are applied in an even-handed way -- exactly the kind of justice you would want" Sen. John Thune
Sept. 28, 2020 Thune Joins Fox News' "Your World With Neil Cavuto" to Discuss Supreme Court Nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett Sen. John Thune
Sept. 27, 2020 South Dakota War College - US Senator John Thune's Weekly Column: My Constitutional Duty Sen. John Thune
Sept. 26, 2020 Rounds Statement on Supreme Court Nominee Sen. Mike Rounds
Sept. 26, 2020 Tweet - "My statement on the president's nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to serve on the Supreme Court. While I look forward to meeting Judge Barrett & learning more about her experience, her resume speaks for itself. She's an impartial jurist who doesn't legislate from the bench." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 26, 2020 Thune Statement on the Nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to Serve on the Supreme Court Sen. John Thune
Sept. 25, 2020 Weekly Windup Rep. Dusty Johnson
Sept. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Good to chat w/ @CraigMattick & reminisce about my dad's life as an athlete, WWII fighter pilot, teacher, & coach. It brought back memories of my dad's stories -- from playing basketball at Madison Square Garden to pick-up games on USS Intrepid. Interview " Sen. John Thune
Date Title Politician
Oct. 13, 2020 Tweet - "I think it's abundantly clear to everyone -- my colleagues across the aisle included -- that Judge Barrett is absolutely qualified to be a Supreme Court justice." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 13, 2020 Tweet - "To anyone watching today, it is absolutely clear how qualified Judge Barrett is to serve on the Supreme Court." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 12, 2020 Tweet - "Today, in South Dakota, we're celebrating Native Americans' Day. I am proud to serve all of our Dakota, Nakota, and Lakota people, and I'm thankful to live in a state that celebrates its Native American history & traditions." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 12, 2020 Tweet - "I was proud to watch my @SenateGOP colleagues defend religious liberty at today's hearing. Our Constitution specifically bans religious tests for public service. No one's religion -- whatever it is -- can disqualify them to serve on the court. Nor should it." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 12, 2020 Tweet - "Watching today's hearing, you would've thought it was a floor debate on health care. Dems know they can't fault Judge Barrett on her merits, so they're relying on scare tactics. The truth is, we have no idea how she will rule on any case. But we do know she'll follow the law." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 11, 2020 South Dakota War College - US Senator John Thune's Weekly Column: Families Helping Families Sen.John Thune
Oct. 9, 2020 Rounds Statement on Official VA Action to Keep Hot Springs VA Campus Open Sen.Mike Rounds
Oct. 9, 2020 From Heroin to Hope Rep.Dusty Johnson
Oct. 9, 2020 Letter to Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Loeffler Urges HHS to Avoid Creating New Financial Hardships for Rural Hospitals Sen.John Thune, ...
Oct. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Great news today. @SecWilkie notified us that the Hot Springs VA will officially stay open. We dug in & held fast -- through 2 admins & 4 secretaries -- to keep this facility open, & we couldn't have succeeded w/o the passion & persistence of Hot Springs veterans & community." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Nancy Pelosi is holding key COVID aid hostage unless Congress adds trillions more to the national debt. Targeted COVID relief? "No." Cross mark Lifeline for small businesses? "No." Cross mark Airline employee assistance? "No." Cross mark It's pretty clear she's putting politics above policy." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 7, 2020 Johnson Proposal Combines DC Suburbs with Maryland Rep.Dusty Johnson
Oct. 7, 2020 Rounds, Thune Legislation Would Create a Congressional Charter for National American Indian Veterans (NAIV) Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 7, 2020 Wicker, Thune, Walden, Guthrie, Latta Lead Bill to Open Mid-Band Spectrum for Commercial Use Sen.John Thune, ...
Oct. 7, 2020 Tweet - "Anyone who fairly & honestly evaluates Judge Amy Coney Barrett's fitness to serve on the Supreme Court will find a supremely qualified nominee with decades of experience. Unfortunately, some Senate Democrats appear set on writing her off because of her personal religious beliefs." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 7, 2020 Tweet - "In America, we can't discriminate based on religion. We can't refuse to hire someone because of their religion. Yet, some Democrat senators are already questioning whether Judge Barrett's religion is a reason she isn't fit to serve on SCOTUS. That's not right." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 7, 2020 Tweet - "Coastal elites are so disconnected from the heart of America. Having religious beliefs should never disqualify an American from getting a job she's qualified for. In the upcoming confirmation hearing, I hope Judge Barrett's record is evaluated -- not her religion." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 2, 2020 Rounds, Smith Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Help Health Care Providers Continue Delivering Telehealth Services to Rural America Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 2, 2020 The PRICE is Right Rep.Dusty Johnson
Oct. 2, 2020 The Kind of Supreme Court Justice All Americans Should Want Sen.John Thune
Oct. 2, 2020 Tweet - "Praying for the continued health of our president and first lady after their #COVID19 diagnosis and for all Americans who have been affected by this awful virus. We're still in this fight together." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 1, 2020 Rounds Introduces Bill to Reform NRCS to Better Serve South Dakota Farmers, Ranchers and Landowners Sen.Mike Rounds
Oct. 1, 2020 Johnson Introduces Sweeping Cattle Reform Bill Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Oct. 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, Ambassador of the U.S. Trade Agreement - Rubio Joins Colleagues Urging Lighthizer to Begin Talks for a Trade Agreement with Taiwan Sen.John Thune, ...
Oct. 1, 2020 U.S. Senators Tina Smith & Mike Rounds Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Help Health Care Providers Continue Delivering Telehealth Services to Rural America Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 1, 2020 Tweet - "We must confront the lack of transparency on tech platforms. I voted to authorize subpoenas to CEOs of Google/Facebook/Twitter to get answers about their companies' practices. Issues around online privacy & content moderation have been crying out for solutions for a long time." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 1, 2020 Thune Statement on Commerce Committee's Decision to Authorize Subpoenas to Tech CEOs Sen.John Thune
Sept. 30, 2020 Johnson Legislation Honoring Ben Reifel Passes the House Rep.Dusty Johnson
Sept. 30, 2020 Tweet - "The focus of this SCOTUS process should be on Judge Barrett & her tremendous judicial record. She knows the next few weeks are going to be tough, but off the bat, I want to say how shameful it is that some have already begun to question her faith. We should be above such attacks." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 30, 2020 Tweet - "We just wrote to POTUS to commend him on his success empowering the private sector to build multiple 5G networks & cautioning him against attempts to create a singular nationalized network. Secure 5G will be vital to national security & a singular network is easier to compromise." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 30, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Thune, Colleagues Urge President Trump to Bolster Private-Sector Deployment of 5G Sen.John Thune, ...
Sept. 30, 2020 Tweet - "Hearing rumors Dems will use procedural tactics in an attempt to delay Judge Barrett's confirmation. I'm tired of watching Democrats use the Senate floor as a stage for their political drama. If they continue, we'll gladly use the time to confirm more judges to the federal bench." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 29, 2020 Rounds, Thune, Johnson: Army Corps Announces Major Step Toward Implementation of Snowpack Monitoring System Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Sept. 29, 2020 Continuing Appropriations Act, 20201 and Other Extensions Act-- Sen.Mike Rounds
Sept. 29, 2020 Senator Kay Hagan Airport Traffic Control Tower Sen.John Thune
Sept. 29, 2020 Protecting the Healthcare of Hundreds of Millions of People of the United States and Preventing Efforts of the Department of Justice to Advocate Courts to Strike Down the Patient Protection and Affordable Sen.John Thune
Sept. 29, 2020 Uighur Intervention and Global Humanitarian Unified Response Act of 2019--Laying Down House Message Sen.John Thune
Sept. 29, 2020 Uighur Intervention and Global Humanitarian Unified Response Act of 2019 Sen.John Thune
Sept. 29, 2020 Tweet - "I will be very proud to offer my support for Judge Amy Coney Barrett to serve on the Supreme Court." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 29, 2020 Tweet - "After meeting with Judge Barrett, I'm confident she has what it takes to be a phenomenal Supreme Court justice. We discussed her extensive experience & principled judicial philosophy. I look forward to voting for Judge Barrett to serve on the Supreme Court." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 29, 2020 Thune to Support Judge Amy Coney Barrett's Nomination to Serve on the Supreme Court Sen.John Thune
Sept. 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Republican Leader of the House, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Democratic Leader of the Senate - Brownley, Welch Lead Bipartisan Letter to Protect American Farmers and U.S. Food Supply Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Sept. 28, 2020 Tweet - "It's going to be very hard to argue that Judge Barrett is not qualified for the Supreme Court. She respects the Constitution, law, and precedent. She is vigilant about making sure they are applied in an even-handed way -- exactly the kind of justice you would want" Sen.John Thune
Sept. 28, 2020 Thune Joins Fox News' "Your World With Neil Cavuto" to Discuss Supreme Court Nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett Sen.John Thune
Sept. 27, 2020 South Dakota War College - US Senator John Thune's Weekly Column: My Constitutional Duty Sen.John Thune
Sept. 26, 2020 Rounds Statement on Supreme Court Nominee Sen.Mike Rounds
Sept. 26, 2020 Tweet - "My statement on the president's nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to serve on the Supreme Court. While I look forward to meeting Judge Barrett & learning more about her experience, her resume speaks for itself. She's an impartial jurist who doesn't legislate from the bench." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 26, 2020 Thune Statement on the Nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to Serve on the Supreme Court Sen.John Thune
Sept. 25, 2020 Weekly Windup Rep.Dusty Johnson
Sept. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Good to chat w/ @CraigMattick & reminisce about my dad's life as an athlete, WWII fighter pilot, teacher, & coach. It brought back memories of my dad's stories -- from playing basketball at Madison Square Garden to pick-up games on USS Intrepid. Interview " Sen.John Thune
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