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Date	Title	Politician
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, ...
April 7, 2020	Tweet - "Answered some of @CAMcGrady 's questions for @rollcall 's @HeardOnTheHill . "Are you in constant contact with members?" "Do you have any more educational videos planned?" "What's up with the beard?" & more Check out my answers"	Sen. John Thune
April 7, 2020	Tweet - "We all have to be resilient and grind through this -- knowing that the best way to get to the other side is to adhere to guidelines. And look for those days, hopefully in the near future, when we can hug our grandkids again. #TuesdayMotivation"	Sen. John Thune
April 7, 2020	Tweet - "The #1 goal of the #PaycheckProtectionProgram is to help America's small businesses pay their workers and keep them employed. If we need to increase funding for the program to make that goal achievable for more businesses, that's what we should do."	Sen. John Thune
April 7, 2020	Tweet - ". @SBAgov estimates that 5.7 million American jobs have been saved by the #PaycheckProtectionProgram created by the Senate. The first loan was issued only 4 days ago. Let's keep more Americans on the job. If this program needs more funding, there's bipartisan support for that."	Sen. John Thune
April 6, 2020	Letter to Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie - Loeffler, Colleagues Urge VA to Expand TeleMental Health Services for Veterans During COVID-19	Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
April 6, 2020	Letter to President Donald Trump - Inhofe, Senators Applaud President Trump for Deeming Firearm Businesses Essential	Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
April 6, 2020	Tweet - "Spoke on the phone w/ Administrator @SBAJovita from @SBAgov about her effort to implement the #CARESAct's #COVID #smallbiz relief. I emphasized the need to help #smallbiz owners and employees who help support communities across South Dakota. #PaycheckProtectionProgram"	Sen. John Thune
April 6, 2020	Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Grassley, Duckworth, Ernst Call on USDA to Allocate Additional Funds to Biofuel Industry Negatively Impacted by COVID-19	Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
April 6, 2020	Letter to Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs - Rounds, Colleagues Urge VA to Expand Telemental Health Services for Veterans During COVID-19	Sen. Mike Rounds
April 5, 2020	Capital Journal - Professor John Thune: U.S. Government 101	Sen. John Thune
April 3, 2020	Letter to U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Seema Verma - Loeffler Asks Administration to Allow At-Risk Patients to Receive Treatments at Home	Sen. John Thune, ...
April 3, 2020	Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, and the Hon. William Barr, United States Attorney General - Jaime Herrera Beutler Urges Federal Agencies to Crack Down on Coronavirus-Related Scams	Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
April 3, 2020	Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Tester, Colleagues Urge VA to Expand Telemental Health Services to Veterans During COVID-19 Outbreak	Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
April 3, 2020	Tweet - "Applications for #SmallBusiness #COVID relief loans open today. Key info: #PaycheckProtectionProgram loans can be forgiven if used for eligible expenses like paying workers. Details"	Sen. John Thune
April 3, 2020	Tweet - "Great idea to help South Dakotans remain connected while normal life patterns are disrupted by #coronavirus. #TogetherWhileApart"	Sen. John Thune
April 3, 2020	Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Durbin, Duckworth Join Bipartisan Letter Urging USDA To Ensure Continuity Of Food Supply By Supporting Farmers During COVID-19 Pandemic	Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
April 3, 2020	Tweet - "#JobsReport confirms #COVID is hitting American workers & small biz hard. Many businesses are shutting down at no fault of their own, making it hard to pay workers. #SmallBiz relief loans enacted by Congress are now available. Info"	Sen. John Thune
April 3, 2020	Tweet - "#COVID19 UPDATE: South Dakota received pallets of supplies this week from the National Strategic Stockpile and will be getting a number of the @AbbottNews rapid testing machines soon. These tools will go a long way in helping our state prepare to fight coronavirus."	Sen. John Thune
April 2, 2020	Letter to Treasury Secretary Stevin Mnucin and internal Revenue Service Charles Retting - Perdue, Loeffler Secure Automatic COVID-19 Payments For Seniors	Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
April 2, 2020	COVID-19 Relief Available for South Dakota Families and Businesses	Sen. Mike Rounds
April 2, 2020	Tweet - "Hey, parents. Since many of you have added "teacher" to your list of titles during this isolation period, I recorded a 10-minute lesson for elementary and middle school students about the U.S. Senate. Check it out"	Sen. John Thune
April 2, 2020	Tweet - "Important #COVID19 information"	Sen. John Thune
April 2, 2020	Thune Releases U.S. Government Video Lesson for South Dakota Students, Parents, and Teachers	Sen. John Thune
April 2, 2020	Tweet - "Just had a #COVID19Pandemic update call with Dr. Fauci, @StevenMnuchin1 , and others in the admin. They're confident that Americans staying at home & #SocialDistancing are having a positive effect. Even if it's inconvenient, your actions will make a difference as we combat #COVID."	Sen. John Thune
April 2, 2020	Thune Launches Special COVID-19 Resources Page on His Website	Sen. John Thune
April 1, 2020	Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Department of Treasury and Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Capito Works to Ensure Seniors Don't Have to File Additional Forms for COVID-19 Assistance	Sen. John Thune, ...
April 1, 2020	Tweet - "Right now, as we increasingly rely on technology to connect with our loved ones and do our jobs, reliable connectivity is more important than ever. I've long encouraged the @FCC to open up more spectrum for Wi-Fi. Excited to see them moving forward on this."	Sen. John Thune
April 1, 2020	Tweet - "Thank you for sharing. This is one more example of the kindness that's helping to spread joy and hope throughout this tumultuous time. As a son of two educators, I've seen firsthand the lengths they go to for their students."	Sen. John Thune
April 1, 2020	Tweet - "Many have been skeptical of China's lack of transparency surrounding #COVID19, and new reporting confirms their concealment. Our focus is on our domestic response, saving lives & helping American families. Accurate data informs these efforts."	Sen. John Thune
April 1, 2020	Tweet - "We will get through this together. #AmericaStrong #AmericanSpirit"	Sen. John Thune
April 1, 2020	Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Blunt, Hawley Join Colleagues in Urging USDA to Provide Immediate Assistance to Cattle Producers	Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
April 1, 2020	Tweet - "#CensusDay is today. It's important that every American is counted. Take just 10 minutes out of your day to count yourself IN. Fill out the #2020Census online here #BeCounted"	Sen. John Thune
March 31, 2020	Tweet - "Illegal robocallers are trying to take advantage of the coronavirus crisis. But the @FCC is taking important steps (required by my #TRACEDAct) that will help protect consumers from these bad actors now and in the future."	Sen. John Thune
March 30, 2020	Tweet - "Through all of the difficulties we're facing, the American spirit is still burning bright in South Dakota. Especially proud of South Dakotans as they continue to work hard and spread hope in these challenging times."	Sen. John Thune
March 30, 2020	Letter to Robert Lighthizer, US Trade Representative - Bipartisan Finance Committee Members Push for Delay in USMCA Entry Into Force	Sen. John Thune, ...
March 30, 2020	Tweet - "As our nation's health care professionals fight the coronavirus pandemic on the front lines, #NationalDoctorDay takes on more meaning this year. Thank you for all you're doing to serve our country."	Sen. John Thune
March 30, 2020	Tweet - "What does the new @SenateGOP #coronavirus relief law mean for YOU? Here are some of the key provisions to help American workers, families, and small businesses"	Sen. John Thune
March 30, 2020	Tweet - "Last May, the Air Force announced Ellsworth AFB as the first choice to host the B-21 Raider Flag of United States. I am excited that the formal basing process has begun. Due to social distancing precautions, information has moved online. Comments are due May 9. http://B21EIS.com"	Sen. John Thune
March 28, 2020	Tweet - "The American spirit is strong. We're seeing examples across the country. Heroes are among us -- health care professionals, first responders, grocery store workers, delivery drivers, & pharmacy clerks. There's nothing more American than rising to the occasion in times of need."	Sen. John Thune
March 28, 2020	Tweet - "Tom Coburn was either your greatest ally or greatest adversary, depending on which side of his deeply held convictions and relentless passion you found yourself. Few have been as impactful."	Sen. John Thune
March 27, 2020	Tweet - "It's good to see everyone pull together -- Republicans & Democrats, Congress & the admin -- to get much-needed relief to the American people. This is a challenging time. But it's in challenging times that we often see the best in America."	Sen. John Thune
March 27, 2020	Tweet - "A lot of folks are out of work as a result of the coronavirus outbreak, which is why it's so important we deliver critical relief to the American people as soon as possible."	Sen. John Thune
March 27, 2020	Tweet - ". @POTUS has signed the critically important coronavirus relief bill that Congress passed this week. Glad to see this emergency funding will start to help American workers and small businesses ASAP."	Sen. John Thune
March 27, 2020	Johnson Statement on Bipartisan House Passage of Phase III Covid-19 Relief Package	Rep. Dusty Johnson
March 27, 2020	Rounds USPHS Legislation Included in COVID-19 Relief Bill	Sen. Mike Rounds
March 26, 2020	Delegation-Supported Provisions to Help South Dakota Farmers and Ranchers Included in Latest Coronavirus Relief Bill	Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
March 26, 2020	Thune Statement on Senate Passage of Bipartisan Coronavirus Relief Package	Sen. John Thune
March 26, 2020	Letter to the Hon. Joseph J. Simons, Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission - Sinema, Bipartisan Group of Senators Urge Key Agency to Better Protect Arizona Seniors from Coronavirus Scams	Sen. John Thune, ...
March 25, 2020	Tweet - "For #SmallBusinesses owners & employees: here are the details of what's in the emergency coronavirus relief & #stimulusbill for #SmallBiz "	Sen. John Thune

Date	Title	Politician
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, ...
April 7, 2020	Tweet - "Answered some of @CAMcGrady 's questions for @rollcall 's @HeardOnTheHill . "Are you in constant contact with members?" "Do you have any more educational videos planned?" "What's up with the beard?" & more Check out my answers"	Sen.John Thune
April 7, 2020	Tweet - "We all have to be resilient and grind through this -- knowing that the best way to get to the other side is to adhere to guidelines. And look for those days, hopefully in the near future, when we can hug our grandkids again. #TuesdayMotivation"	Sen.John Thune
April 7, 2020	Tweet - "The #1 goal of the #PaycheckProtectionProgram is to help America's small businesses pay their workers and keep them employed. If we need to increase funding for the program to make that goal achievable for more businesses, that's what we should do."	Sen.John Thune
April 7, 2020	Tweet - ". @SBAgov estimates that 5.7 million American jobs have been saved by the #PaycheckProtectionProgram created by the Senate. The first loan was issued only 4 days ago. Let's keep more Americans on the job. If this program needs more funding, there's bipartisan support for that."	Sen.John Thune
April 6, 2020	Letter to Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie - Loeffler, Colleagues Urge VA to Expand TeleMental Health Services for Veterans During COVID-19	Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
April 6, 2020	Letter to President Donald Trump - Inhofe, Senators Applaud President Trump for Deeming Firearm Businesses Essential	Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
April 6, 2020	Tweet - "Spoke on the phone w/ Administrator @SBAJovita from @SBAgov about her effort to implement the #CARESAct's #COVID #smallbiz relief. I emphasized the need to help #smallbiz owners and employees who help support communities across South Dakota. #PaycheckProtectionProgram"	Sen.John Thune
April 6, 2020	Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Grassley, Duckworth, Ernst Call on USDA to Allocate Additional Funds to Biofuel Industry Negatively Impacted by COVID-19	Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
April 6, 2020	Letter to Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs - Rounds, Colleagues Urge VA to Expand Telemental Health Services for Veterans During COVID-19	Sen.Mike Rounds
April 5, 2020	Capital Journal - Professor John Thune: U.S. Government 101	Sen.John Thune
April 3, 2020	Letter to U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Seema Verma - Loeffler Asks Administration to Allow At-Risk Patients to Receive Treatments at Home	Sen.John Thune, ...
April 3, 2020	Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, and the Hon. William Barr, United States Attorney General - Jaime Herrera Beutler Urges Federal Agencies to Crack Down on Coronavirus-Related Scams	Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
April 3, 2020	Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Tester, Colleagues Urge VA to Expand Telemental Health Services to Veterans During COVID-19 Outbreak	Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
April 3, 2020	Tweet - "Applications for #SmallBusiness #COVID relief loans open today. Key info: #PaycheckProtectionProgram loans can be forgiven if used for eligible expenses like paying workers. Details"	Sen.John Thune
April 3, 2020	Tweet - "Great idea to help South Dakotans remain connected while normal life patterns are disrupted by #coronavirus. #TogetherWhileApart"	Sen.John Thune
April 3, 2020	Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Durbin, Duckworth Join Bipartisan Letter Urging USDA To Ensure Continuity Of Food Supply By Supporting Farmers During COVID-19 Pandemic	Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
April 3, 2020	Tweet - "#JobsReport confirms #COVID is hitting American workers & small biz hard. Many businesses are shutting down at no fault of their own, making it hard to pay workers. #SmallBiz relief loans enacted by Congress are now available. Info"	Sen.John Thune
April 3, 2020	Tweet - "#COVID19 UPDATE: South Dakota received pallets of supplies this week from the National Strategic Stockpile and will be getting a number of the @AbbottNews rapid testing machines soon. These tools will go a long way in helping our state prepare to fight coronavirus."	Sen.John Thune
April 2, 2020	Letter to Treasury Secretary Stevin Mnucin and internal Revenue Service Charles Retting - Perdue, Loeffler Secure Automatic COVID-19 Payments For Seniors	Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
April 2, 2020	COVID-19 Relief Available for South Dakota Families and Businesses	Sen.Mike Rounds
April 2, 2020	Tweet - "Hey, parents. Since many of you have added "teacher" to your list of titles during this isolation period, I recorded a 10-minute lesson for elementary and middle school students about the U.S. Senate. Check it out"	Sen.John Thune
April 2, 2020	Tweet - "Important #COVID19 information"	Sen.John Thune
April 2, 2020	Thune Releases U.S. Government Video Lesson for South Dakota Students, Parents, and Teachers	Sen.John Thune
April 2, 2020	Tweet - "Just had a #COVID19Pandemic update call with Dr. Fauci, @StevenMnuchin1 , and others in the admin. They're confident that Americans staying at home & #SocialDistancing are having a positive effect. Even if it's inconvenient, your actions will make a difference as we combat #COVID."	Sen.John Thune
April 2, 2020	Thune Launches Special COVID-19 Resources Page on His Website	Sen.John Thune
April 1, 2020	Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Department of Treasury and Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Capito Works to Ensure Seniors Don't Have to File Additional Forms for COVID-19 Assistance	Sen.John Thune, ...
April 1, 2020	Tweet - "Right now, as we increasingly rely on technology to connect with our loved ones and do our jobs, reliable connectivity is more important than ever. I've long encouraged the @FCC to open up more spectrum for Wi-Fi. Excited to see them moving forward on this."	Sen.John Thune
April 1, 2020	Tweet - "Thank you for sharing. This is one more example of the kindness that's helping to spread joy and hope throughout this tumultuous time. As a son of two educators, I've seen firsthand the lengths they go to for their students."	Sen.John Thune
April 1, 2020	Tweet - "Many have been skeptical of China's lack of transparency surrounding #COVID19, and new reporting confirms their concealment. Our focus is on our domestic response, saving lives & helping American families. Accurate data informs these efforts."	Sen.John Thune
April 1, 2020	Tweet - "We will get through this together. #AmericaStrong #AmericanSpirit"	Sen.John Thune
April 1, 2020	Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Blunt, Hawley Join Colleagues in Urging USDA to Provide Immediate Assistance to Cattle Producers	Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
April 1, 2020	Tweet - "#CensusDay is today. It's important that every American is counted. Take just 10 minutes out of your day to count yourself IN. Fill out the #2020Census online here #BeCounted"	Sen.John Thune
March 31, 2020	Tweet - "Illegal robocallers are trying to take advantage of the coronavirus crisis. But the @FCC is taking important steps (required by my #TRACEDAct) that will help protect consumers from these bad actors now and in the future."	Sen.John Thune
March 30, 2020	Tweet - "Through all of the difficulties we're facing, the American spirit is still burning bright in South Dakota. Especially proud of South Dakotans as they continue to work hard and spread hope in these challenging times."	Sen.John Thune
March 30, 2020	Letter to Robert Lighthizer, US Trade Representative - Bipartisan Finance Committee Members Push for Delay in USMCA Entry Into Force	Sen.John Thune, ...
March 30, 2020	Tweet - "As our nation's health care professionals fight the coronavirus pandemic on the front lines, #NationalDoctorDay takes on more meaning this year. Thank you for all you're doing to serve our country."	Sen.John Thune
March 30, 2020	Tweet - "What does the new @SenateGOP #coronavirus relief law mean for YOU? Here are some of the key provisions to help American workers, families, and small businesses"	Sen.John Thune
March 30, 2020	Tweet - "Last May, the Air Force announced Ellsworth AFB as the first choice to host the B-21 Raider Flag of United States. I am excited that the formal basing process has begun. Due to social distancing precautions, information has moved online. Comments are due May 9. http://B21EIS.com"	Sen.John Thune
March 28, 2020	Tweet - "The American spirit is strong. We're seeing examples across the country. Heroes are among us -- health care professionals, first responders, grocery store workers, delivery drivers, & pharmacy clerks. There's nothing more American than rising to the occasion in times of need."	Sen.John Thune
March 28, 2020	Tweet - "Tom Coburn was either your greatest ally or greatest adversary, depending on which side of his deeply held convictions and relentless passion you found yourself. Few have been as impactful."	Sen.John Thune
March 27, 2020	Tweet - "It's good to see everyone pull together -- Republicans & Democrats, Congress & the admin -- to get much-needed relief to the American people. This is a challenging time. But it's in challenging times that we often see the best in America."	Sen.John Thune
March 27, 2020	Tweet - "A lot of folks are out of work as a result of the coronavirus outbreak, which is why it's so important we deliver critical relief to the American people as soon as possible."	Sen.John Thune
March 27, 2020	Tweet - ". @POTUS has signed the critically important coronavirus relief bill that Congress passed this week. Glad to see this emergency funding will start to help American workers and small businesses ASAP."	Sen.John Thune
March 27, 2020	Johnson Statement on Bipartisan House Passage of Phase III Covid-19 Relief Package	Rep.Dusty Johnson
March 27, 2020	Rounds USPHS Legislation Included in COVID-19 Relief Bill	Sen.Mike Rounds
March 26, 2020	Delegation-Supported Provisions to Help South Dakota Farmers and Ranchers Included in Latest Coronavirus Relief Bill	Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
March 26, 2020	Thune Statement on Senate Passage of Bipartisan Coronavirus Relief Package	Sen.John Thune
March 26, 2020	Letter to the Hon. Joseph J. Simons, Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission - Sinema, Bipartisan Group of Senators Urge Key Agency to Better Protect Arizona Seniors from Coronavirus Scams	Sen.John Thune, ...
March 25, 2020	Tweet - "For #SmallBusinesses owners & employees: here are the details of what's in the emergency coronavirus relief & #stimulusbill for #SmallBiz "	Sen.John Thune

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