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April 20, 2020 Tweet - "If you're a Social Security recipient with dependent children and didn't file taxes in 2018 or 2019, you must share additional info at the website below *by Wednesday* to get an extra $500 per child added to your #StimulusCheck (if eligible)." Sen. John Thune
April 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Collins calls for preservation of local media in the midst of COVID-19 Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
April 18, 2020 Tweet - "Question: What's one way the world can hold China accountable for its role in spreading the #COVID19 pandemic? Answer: By keeping Huawei equipment out of the world's 5G networks. "There are no easy answers, but there are simple answers." Ronald Reagan" Sen. John Thune
April 17, 2020 Letter to Richard Shelby, and Patrick Leahy, Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee - Feinstein, Smith, Bipartisan Group Push For Rural Housing Assistance Amid Economic Fallout from Pandemic Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
April 17, 2020 Tweet - "By blocking relief for Main Street, Democrats are behaving as they always do in circumstances like this one: hijacking the process to get other items included. Meanwhile, many #smallbiz are hanging on by a thread. Every day of delay means lost jobs." Sen. John Thune
April 17, 2020 Tweet - "#China has been spreading misinformation about #COVID19 from day one. This should be a wakeup call to the world about how China operates: a complete lack of transparency and censorship of facts. This is going to take an international response to hold them accountable." Sen. John Thune
April 17, 2020 Tweet - "It's crazy to me that Washington Democrats are playing politics with Americans' lives. This is a crisis, and we need to put the fire out." Sen. John Thune
April 17, 2020 Capital Journal - Staying Connected While We're Staying Apart Sen. John Thune
April 17, 2020 Thune Statement on Rollout of USDA's Coronavirus Food Assistance Program Sen. John Thune
April 16, 2020 Tweet - "I wish so many American workers & #SmallBusinesses didn't need to use the #PaycheckProtectionProgram, but in these challenging times, it has been a lifeline for many Americans. The fact that #PPP ran out of funding this quickly shows just how much folks are relying on it." Sen. John Thune
April 16, 2020 Tweet - "This never needed to happen. @SenateGOP was ready to approve more relief funds last week -- Dems stepped in to block. *Once again* Dems are holding important relief hostage to push other items. Small businesses are the backbone of our country, & right now they need our help." Sen. John Thune
April 16, 2020 Thune Statement on Democrats' Willingness to Let Critical Funding for America's Small Businesses and Workers Run Dry Sen. John Thune
April 16, 2020 Tweet - "22 million Americans have filed for unemployment since the #CoronavirusOutbreak hit our country. Hopefully, this serves as a stark wake-up call for Democrats who are standing in the way of additional funding for a program that's helping save jobs & keep small businesses open." Sen. John Thune
April 16, 2020 Tweet - "I'm having bad déjà vu. Was this really only three weeks ago? And now we're back here *again* with Democrats blocking relief during a #GlobalPandemic. This isn't an abstract policy debate -- these are peoples' jobs and Americans' livelihoods. That's what we're trying to protect." Sen. John Thune
April 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Members of Congress Urge USDA to Provide Assistance to Pork Producers Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
April 16, 2020 Tweet - "The #PPP is out of money. There's a simple fix. Congress could increase funds allowing @SBAgov to reopen this program. It should be an easy vote. I hope Dems don't force America's small biz & their employees to endure more anxiety & uncertainty than they're already feeling." Sen. John Thune
April 16, 2020 Tweet - "The #PaycheckProtectionProgram is a lifeline for America's small businesses, and Dems are cutting the rope." Sen. John Thune
April 15, 2020 Tweet - "IMPORTANT info for small biz using #PaycheckProtectionProgram loans make sure you're keeping detailed records of how you're spending relief funds so you receive the correct amount of loan forgiveness. I.E. if you're using loans to pay workers & keep them employed - record it." Sen. John Thune
April 15, 2020 Tweet - "#PPP is running out of money because so many people depend on it. It's helped small biz across the country & kept millions of Americans employed. All we have to do is add funding. That should be a simple vote. But Dems are objecting & trying to push other items. We must act now." Sen. John Thune
April 15, 2020 Tweet - "Dems' doomsday claims over the collapse of the internet when the @FCC removed "Net Neutrality" rules in favor of an open internet have, again and again, been proven false. Here's yet another example" Sen. John Thune
April 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Lankford, Wicker & Senators Urge Trump to Keep Pro-Life Protections for Coronavirus Research Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
April 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Inhofe Joins Bicameral Group Pressing FDA to Enforce Medication Abortion Restrictions During COVID-19 Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
April 14, 2020 Letter to U.S. Secretary of Treasury Steven Mnuchin and Small Business Administrator Jovita Carranza - Loeffler, Colleagues Urge Treasury, SBA to Ensure Protections for Faith-based Entities Sen. John Thune, ...
April 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Congressman Lamborn Leads Pro-Life Letter Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
April 14, 2020 Tweet - "To all the parents out there looking for ways to fill their kids' time with some educational activities, check out my lesson on lawmaking using the real-life example of my #TRACEDAct. I go through all the steps. Full 10-minute lesson here" Sen. John Thune
April 14, 2020 Tweet - "The #PaycheckProtectionProgram is working. Employers are relying on it to help keep their employees on the payroll and their businesses operational. Republicans are simply asking for more funds to continue making that possible. I sincerely hope Democrats don't stand in the way." Sen. John Thune
April 14, 2020 Thune Releases Second U.S. Government Video Lesson: How a Bill Becomes a Law Sen. John Thune
April 14, 2020 Tweet - "Update on #PPP loans Loans Approved: OVER 1 Million This program is working to provide relief to #AmericanSmallBusiness & save American jobs. @SenateGOP needs Dems to work with us today to keep it funded. We're ready to act." Sen. John Thune
April 13, 2020 Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Romney, Colleagues Call on USDA to Assist Dairy Farmers Sen. John Thune, ...
April 13, 2020 Tweet - "Interesting read on our technology race with #China. I've been pushing legislation for years to strengthen our #5G infrastructure. This article underscores the importance of our #RaceTo5G." Sen. John Thune
April 12, 2020 Tweet - "Sometimes the grandkids say it all... #HeisRisen #HappyEaster" Sen. John Thune
April 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Senator Scott Leads Colleagues in Effort to Preserve Insurance Industry Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
April 10, 2020 Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - McAdams calls on federal government to order more personal protective equipment Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
April 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Rep. Axne Urges Secretary Perdue to Assist Biofuel Producers Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
April 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Association - Johnson Urges Clarification for Farmers and Ranchers on SBA Loans Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
April 10, 2020 Hoeven & Thune outline CARES Act assistance to help small businesses, start-ups maintain payroll & overcome pandemic challenges Sen. John Thune, ...
April 10, 2020 Argus Leader - Heroes Come In Unlikely Forms Sen. John Thune
April 9, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - McSally, Group of Senators Encourage President Trump to Defend Against Chinese Attacks on National Security Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
April 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice - Thune Urges Department of Justice to Investigate Price Manipulation in the Beef Market Sen. John Thune
April 8, 2020 Letter to Vice President Mike Pence - Rounds Joins Bipartisan Group of Former Governors Calling for Flexibility in State Stabilization Funding Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
April 8, 2020 Letter to Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia and Homeland Security Acting Secretary Chad Wolf - Perdue, Loeffler Seek H-2A Flexibility During COVID-19 Crisis Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
April 8, 2020 Letter to Eugene Scalia, Sec. of Labor, and Chad Wold, Acting Sec. of the Department of Homeland Security - Boozman Calls for Flexibility in Temporary Ag Worker Program to Protect Nation's Food Supply Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
April 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump - Johnson Urges President Trump to Oversee Comprehensive Investigation into Cattle Markets Rep. Dusty Johnson
April 8, 2020 Tweet - "We want people to be able to go back to work. We want there to be jobs to return to. We want small businesses to stay up and running and weather the storm. Those were among the Senate's goals w/ #COVID relief bills. In just 4 days, #PPP saved an estimated 5.7 M jobs." Sen. John Thune
April 8, 2020 Tweet - "Great news for producers. I sent @USDA a letter urging action on this topic earlier today. @SecretarySonny , thank you for taking action on this issue for our ranchers." Sen. John Thune
April 8, 2020 Tweet - "The #coronavirus relief passed by the Senate is having a positive effect on our small businesses that are struggling right now. Great to see." Sen. John Thune
April 8, 2020 Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Senator Scott Joins Colleagues in Urging Action to Avoid Housing Finance System Crisis Amid Coronavirus COVID-19 Outbreak Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
April 8, 2020 Tweet - "There is a lot of information out there about #COVID19, and it can be hard to know what info to trust. For up-to-date resources, including important @CDCgov guidance, check out http://thune.senate.gov/COVID19." Sen. John Thune
April 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Thune Urges USDA to Strengthen the Integrity of the Cattle Market Sen. John Thune
April 7, 2020 Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and Jerome Powell, Chairman Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System - Lankford Urges Treasury, Federal Reserve to Keep CARES Act Financial Assistance Industry Neutral, Free of Bias Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Date Title Politician
April 20, 2020 Tweet - "If you're a Social Security recipient with dependent children and didn't file taxes in 2018 or 2019, you must share additional info at the website below *by Wednesday* to get an extra $500 per child added to your #StimulusCheck (if eligible)." Sen.John Thune
April 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Collins calls for preservation of local media in the midst of COVID-19 Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
April 18, 2020 Tweet - "Question: What's one way the world can hold China accountable for its role in spreading the #COVID19 pandemic? Answer: By keeping Huawei equipment out of the world's 5G networks. "There are no easy answers, but there are simple answers." Ronald Reagan" Sen.John Thune
April 17, 2020 Letter to Richard Shelby, and Patrick Leahy, Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee - Feinstein, Smith, Bipartisan Group Push For Rural Housing Assistance Amid Economic Fallout from Pandemic Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
April 17, 2020 Tweet - "By blocking relief for Main Street, Democrats are behaving as they always do in circumstances like this one: hijacking the process to get other items included. Meanwhile, many #smallbiz are hanging on by a thread. Every day of delay means lost jobs." Sen.John Thune
April 17, 2020 Tweet - "#China has been spreading misinformation about #COVID19 from day one. This should be a wakeup call to the world about how China operates: a complete lack of transparency and censorship of facts. This is going to take an international response to hold them accountable." Sen.John Thune
April 17, 2020 Tweet - "It's crazy to me that Washington Democrats are playing politics with Americans' lives. This is a crisis, and we need to put the fire out." Sen.John Thune
April 17, 2020 Capital Journal - Staying Connected While We're Staying Apart Sen.John Thune
April 17, 2020 Thune Statement on Rollout of USDA's Coronavirus Food Assistance Program Sen.John Thune
April 16, 2020 Tweet - "I wish so many American workers & #SmallBusinesses didn't need to use the #PaycheckProtectionProgram, but in these challenging times, it has been a lifeline for many Americans. The fact that #PPP ran out of funding this quickly shows just how much folks are relying on it." Sen.John Thune
April 16, 2020 Tweet - "This never needed to happen. @SenateGOP was ready to approve more relief funds last week -- Dems stepped in to block. *Once again* Dems are holding important relief hostage to push other items. Small businesses are the backbone of our country, & right now they need our help." Sen.John Thune
April 16, 2020 Thune Statement on Democrats' Willingness to Let Critical Funding for America's Small Businesses and Workers Run Dry Sen.John Thune
April 16, 2020 Tweet - "22 million Americans have filed for unemployment since the #CoronavirusOutbreak hit our country. Hopefully, this serves as a stark wake-up call for Democrats who are standing in the way of additional funding for a program that's helping save jobs & keep small businesses open." Sen.John Thune
April 16, 2020 Tweet - "I'm having bad déjà vu. Was this really only three weeks ago? And now we're back here *again* with Democrats blocking relief during a #GlobalPandemic. This isn't an abstract policy debate -- these are peoples' jobs and Americans' livelihoods. That's what we're trying to protect." Sen.John Thune
April 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Members of Congress Urge USDA to Provide Assistance to Pork Producers Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
April 16, 2020 Tweet - "The #PPP is out of money. There's a simple fix. Congress could increase funds allowing @SBAgov to reopen this program. It should be an easy vote. I hope Dems don't force America's small biz & their employees to endure more anxiety & uncertainty than they're already feeling." Sen.John Thune
April 16, 2020 Tweet - "The #PaycheckProtectionProgram is a lifeline for America's small businesses, and Dems are cutting the rope." Sen.John Thune
April 15, 2020 Tweet - "IMPORTANT info for small biz using #PaycheckProtectionProgram loans make sure you're keeping detailed records of how you're spending relief funds so you receive the correct amount of loan forgiveness. I.E. if you're using loans to pay workers & keep them employed - record it." Sen.John Thune
April 15, 2020 Tweet - "#PPP is running out of money because so many people depend on it. It's helped small biz across the country & kept millions of Americans employed. All we have to do is add funding. That should be a simple vote. But Dems are objecting & trying to push other items. We must act now." Sen.John Thune
April 15, 2020 Tweet - "Dems' doomsday claims over the collapse of the internet when the @FCC removed "Net Neutrality" rules in favor of an open internet have, again and again, been proven false. Here's yet another example" Sen.John Thune
April 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Lankford, Wicker & Senators Urge Trump to Keep Pro-Life Protections for Coronavirus Research Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
April 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Inhofe Joins Bicameral Group Pressing FDA to Enforce Medication Abortion Restrictions During COVID-19 Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
April 14, 2020 Letter to U.S. Secretary of Treasury Steven Mnuchin and Small Business Administrator Jovita Carranza - Loeffler, Colleagues Urge Treasury, SBA to Ensure Protections for Faith-based Entities Sen.John Thune, ...
April 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Congressman Lamborn Leads Pro-Life Letter Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
April 14, 2020 Tweet - "To all the parents out there looking for ways to fill their kids' time with some educational activities, check out my lesson on lawmaking using the real-life example of my #TRACEDAct. I go through all the steps. Full 10-minute lesson here" Sen.John Thune
April 14, 2020 Tweet - "The #PaycheckProtectionProgram is working. Employers are relying on it to help keep their employees on the payroll and their businesses operational. Republicans are simply asking for more funds to continue making that possible. I sincerely hope Democrats don't stand in the way." Sen.John Thune
April 14, 2020 Thune Releases Second U.S. Government Video Lesson: How a Bill Becomes a Law Sen.John Thune
April 14, 2020 Tweet - "Update on #PPP loans Loans Approved: OVER 1 Million This program is working to provide relief to #AmericanSmallBusiness & save American jobs. @SenateGOP needs Dems to work with us today to keep it funded. We're ready to act." Sen.John Thune
April 13, 2020 Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Romney, Colleagues Call on USDA to Assist Dairy Farmers Sen.John Thune, ...
April 13, 2020 Tweet - "Interesting read on our technology race with #China. I've been pushing legislation for years to strengthen our #5G infrastructure. This article underscores the importance of our #RaceTo5G." Sen.John Thune
April 12, 2020 Tweet - "Sometimes the grandkids say it all... #HeisRisen #HappyEaster" Sen.John Thune
April 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Senator Scott Leads Colleagues in Effort to Preserve Insurance Industry Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
April 10, 2020 Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - McAdams calls on federal government to order more personal protective equipment Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
April 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Rep. Axne Urges Secretary Perdue to Assist Biofuel Producers Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
April 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Association - Johnson Urges Clarification for Farmers and Ranchers on SBA Loans Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
April 10, 2020 Hoeven & Thune outline CARES Act assistance to help small businesses, start-ups maintain payroll & overcome pandemic challenges Sen.John Thune, ...
April 10, 2020 Argus Leader - Heroes Come In Unlikely Forms Sen.John Thune
April 9, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - McSally, Group of Senators Encourage President Trump to Defend Against Chinese Attacks on National Security Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
April 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice - Thune Urges Department of Justice to Investigate Price Manipulation in the Beef Market Sen.John Thune
April 8, 2020 Letter to Vice President Mike Pence - Rounds Joins Bipartisan Group of Former Governors Calling for Flexibility in State Stabilization Funding Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
April 8, 2020 Letter to Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia and Homeland Security Acting Secretary Chad Wolf - Perdue, Loeffler Seek H-2A Flexibility During COVID-19 Crisis Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
April 8, 2020 Letter to Eugene Scalia, Sec. of Labor, and Chad Wold, Acting Sec. of the Department of Homeland Security - Boozman Calls for Flexibility in Temporary Ag Worker Program to Protect Nation's Food Supply Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
April 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump - Johnson Urges President Trump to Oversee Comprehensive Investigation into Cattle Markets Rep.Dusty Johnson
April 8, 2020 Tweet - "We want people to be able to go back to work. We want there to be jobs to return to. We want small businesses to stay up and running and weather the storm. Those were among the Senate's goals w/ #COVID relief bills. In just 4 days, #PPP saved an estimated 5.7 M jobs." Sen.John Thune
April 8, 2020 Tweet - "Great news for producers. I sent @USDA a letter urging action on this topic earlier today. @SecretarySonny , thank you for taking action on this issue for our ranchers." Sen.John Thune
April 8, 2020 Tweet - "The #coronavirus relief passed by the Senate is having a positive effect on our small businesses that are struggling right now. Great to see." Sen.John Thune
April 8, 2020 Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Senator Scott Joins Colleagues in Urging Action to Avoid Housing Finance System Crisis Amid Coronavirus COVID-19 Outbreak Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
April 8, 2020 Tweet - "There is a lot of information out there about #COVID19, and it can be hard to know what info to trust. For up-to-date resources, including important @CDCgov guidance, check out http://thune.senate.gov/COVID19." Sen.John Thune
April 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Thune Urges USDA to Strengthen the Integrity of the Cattle Market Sen.John Thune
April 7, 2020 Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and Jerome Powell, Chairman Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System - Lankford Urges Treasury, Federal Reserve to Keep CARES Act Financial Assistance Industry Neutral, Free of Bias Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
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