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March 26, 2020
Delegation-Supported Provisions to Help South Dakota Farmers and Ranchers Included in Latest Coronavirus Relief Bill
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
March 25, 2020
Rounds Supports COVID-19 Relief Legislation
Sen. Mike Rounds
March 25, 2020
Tweet - "What's in the big relief bill just passed by the Senate? The #CARESAct will put emergency cash into the hands of American families and workers who need it the most & help small biz and their workers weather this storm. My full statement"
Sen. John Thune
March 25, 2020
Tweet - "The Senate just passed a third #bipartisan COVID19 relief bill. Challenging times require swift & bold action. It's heartening to see the Senate was able to rise above politics at this time and act in a bipartisan way to provide relief to the American people."
Sen. John Thune
March 25, 2020
Letter to President Donald Trump - Republican Senators Urge Trade Measures to Respond to Economic Impact of COVID-19
Sen. John Thune, ...
March 25, 2020
Tweet - "Worked w/ @senatemajldr & others in @SenateGOP to come up with a deal that provides real relief for American workers & families. This is a tough time -- all Americans are feeling it -- & this will give much-needed aid to those who are struggling and need it the most."
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
March 25, 2020
Tweet - "Just-passed Senate bill takes meaningful steps to: -help stabilize an uneasy economy -provide significant resources to support states -support health care workers on the frontlines fighting this pandemic I hope the House acts quickly to pass this crucial relief bill."
Sen. John Thune
March 24, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mike Pence, Vice President of the United States - Senators Call for Task Forces to Streamline Vaccine Development, Medical Supply Chain
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
March 24, 2020
PBS "NewsHour" - Transcript: Interview with Senator John Thune
Sen. John Thune
March 24, 2020
Tweet - "Proud of @3M and the many South Dakota workers who are stepping up and doing their part to combat #COVID."
Sen. John Thune
March 24, 2020
Tweet - "This is a time to come together as a country -- and that includes Democrats and Republicans here in Washington. I'm hopeful that Democrats will work with us to provide relief to American workers, families, and small businesses."
Sen. John Thune
March 24, 2020
Tweet - "In these uncertain times, Americans are increasingly grateful for what's on grocery store shelves. That food is there because of the hard work of our farmers & ranchers who in good times & bad do whatever they can to help feed the world. #ThankAFarmer #AgDay"
Sen. John Thune
March 24, 2020
Tweet - "Great message. No American is alone as long as we are united."
Sen. John Thune
March 24, 2020
Tweet - "The time to act is now. The time to act was yesterday let's get this done -- today. #PassTheBill"
Sen. John Thune
March 23, 2020
Tweet - "Our farmers and ranchers are doing their part to keep the grocery shelves stocked and food on our tables. We need to do our part and provide the resources necessary to support them."
Sen. John Thune
March 23, 2020
Tweet - "Last night was probably one of the saddest days I've seen in my time in the United States Senate. Our country is in a crisis, and the Democrats are still playing a political game. We don't have the luxury of time in this fight against COVID."
Sen. John Thune
March 23, 2020
Tweet - "Update: COVID relief & stimulus just blocked AGAIN by Dems. Americans around the country are rising to the occasion. It's time for Congress to do the same. Save politics for another day. We must act now."
Sen. John Thune
March 23, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, and the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice - Senators Markey and Thune Call on FCC and Justice Dept. to Combat Coronavirus Robocalls
Sen. John Thune, ...
March 23, 2020
Tweet - "Dems are saying over & over this bill is a "bailout" for American businesses. It's not. The money they're talking about is in the form of *loans*. It has to be repaid. This is about Americans who are hurting. We're in a position to do something about it. It's time we do."
Sen. John Thune
March 23, 2020
Tweet - "I've never been more frustrated with my Democrat colleagues. Not only are they blocking vital relief, walking back on good-faith bipartisan negotiations, and stalling Senate action -- they're intentionally misleading the American people. Let's get it straight"
Sen. John Thune
March 23, 2020
Tweet - "Dems are calling the bill they're blocking a "bailout" even though the businesses we're trying to help are struggling due to no fault of their own -- they were shut down -- and employ MILLIONS of Americans. How many Americans have to lose their jobs before Dems allow us to act?"
Sen. John Thune
March 23, 2020
Tweet - "Dems are saying over & over this bill is a "bailout" for American businesses. It's not. The money they're talking about is in the form of *loans*. It has to be repaid. This is about Americans who are hurting. We're in a position to do something about it. It's time we do."
Sen. John Thune
March 23, 2020
MIDDLE CLASS HEALTH BENEFITS TAX REPEAL ACT OF 2019--Motion to Proceed
Sen. John Thune
March 23, 2020
MIDDLE CLASS HEALTH BENEFITS TAX REPEAL ACT OF 2019--Motion to Proceed
Sen. Mike Rounds
March 22, 2020
Tweet - "Senate Democrats' political posturing just delayed the next installment of bipartisan coronavirus relief."
Sen. John Thune
March 22, 2020
Tweet - "I sat in meetings across the table from Democrat colleagues negotiating a bipartisan bill to help provide direct relief to the American people. Yet, tonight, Democrats voted to block the bill. I'm ready to keep working, but it's time to check politics at the door."
Sen. John Thune
March 22, 2020
Tweet - "These are challenging times filled with a lot of stress and uncertainty. There may be more difficult days ahead, but we are going to come out on the other side of this. And every day we're seeing Americans across the country standing up to meet this challenge."
Sen. John Thune
March 22, 2020
Tweet - "I had a call with @SecretarySonny Perdue about this issue on Friday. I'm glad to see that @USDA is listening closely to our producers. The cattle markets are really hurting in states like South Dakota. All options should be on the table."
Sen. John Thune
March 22, 2020
Tweet - "To recap: Democrats just blocked a bill that would provide direct cash payments to Americans who need it most -- like hourly workers. Not to mention funding to help support health care workers who are on the front lines. I hope Dems can put politics aside and work with us."
Sen. John Thune
March 21, 2020
Tweet - "Proud of our community for coming together in this hard time. Kudos to @KELOland for providing great info. Our small businesses are struggling, and we can be finding creative ways to support while social distancing."
Sen. John Thune
March 21, 2020
Tweet - "Update from the Capitol where we're finalizing details on the coronavirus relief bill."
Sen. John Thune
March 21, 2020
Rapid City Journal - THUNE: Extraordinary times require swift and bold action
Sen. John Thune
March 20, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary to the Department of Commerce - Murkowski, Sullivan Urge Secretary of Commerce to Investigate Russia and Saudi Arabia Excessive Dumping in Oil Markets
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
March 20, 2020
Tweet - "All hands on deck. We're working together to get necessary help to Americans whose futures are being impacted by #COVID."
Sen. John Thune
March 20, 2020
Delegation Applauds SBA Approval of Economic Injury Disaster Loan Funding for South Dakota
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
March 20, 2020
Thune, Daines, and King Applaud Administration's Quick Action to Delay Tax Filing Deadline
Sen. John Thune, ...
March 20, 2020
Tweet - "Tax Day moved back to July 15 (You can still file early if you are expecting a tax refund and want that money in your pocket sooner.)"
Sen. John Thune
March 20, 2020
Tweet - "Thank you. This is a common-sense change. I'm glad @USTreasury acted quickly after I made this request yesterday."
Sen. John Thune
March 20, 2020
Tweet - "The main thing the Senate is focused on right now is providing relief for workers, families, and small businesses -- people who are really feeling the crunch out there right now. We're making good headway."
Sen. John Thune
March 20, 2020
Klobuchar, Smith Help Make Bipartisan Push Urging President Trump to Support Renewable Fuel Standard
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
March 19, 2020
Rounds Unveils Three-Pronged Approach to Address Cattle Market Crisis
Sen. Mike Rounds
March 19, 2020
Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General, and the Hon. Makan Delrahim, Assistant Attorney General - Daines Calls On DOJ to Investigate Price-Fixing, Market Manipulation Within Cattle Market and Meatpacking Industry
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
March 19, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Speaker Pelosi, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, and the Hon. Charles Schumer - Gianforte Urges Leaders to Include Montana Priorities in Coronavirus Legislation
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
March 19, 2020
Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Marshall, Johnson Prioritize Cattle Country in Phase III Covid-19 Agreement
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
March 19, 2020
Tweet - "We're all hearing a lot in the news, on social media, and in conversations about "social distancing." Here's a good explanation of what it is and why it WORKS"
Sen. John Thune
March 19, 2020
Tweet - "We can all do our part #SocialDistancing."
Sen. John Thune
March 19, 2020
Shelby, Thune, Wicker unveil liquidity assistance for distressed American industries within comprehensive coronavirus package
Sen. John Thune, ...
March 19, 2020
Coronavirus
Sen. John Thune
March 19, 2020
Tweet - "Additional federal #COVID19 relief will be focused on the workers who've been displaced, small businesses facing tough times, & medical professionals on the frontlines. This will require swift & bold action. These are extraordinary times, and this response reflects that urgency."
Sen. John Thune
Date
Title
Politician
March 26, 2020
Delegation-Supported Provisions to Help South Dakota Farmers and Ranchers Included in Latest Coronavirus Relief Bill
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
March 25, 2020
Rounds Supports COVID-19 Relief Legislation
Sen.Mike Rounds
March 25, 2020
Tweet - "What's in the big relief bill just passed by the Senate? The #CARESAct will put emergency cash into the hands of American families and workers who need it the most & help small biz and their workers weather this storm. My full statement"
Sen.John Thune
March 25, 2020
Tweet - "The Senate just passed a third #bipartisan COVID19 relief bill. Challenging times require swift & bold action. It's heartening to see the Senate was able to rise above politics at this time and act in a bipartisan way to provide relief to the American people."
Sen.John Thune
March 25, 2020
Letter to President Donald Trump - Republican Senators Urge Trade Measures to Respond to Economic Impact of COVID-19
Sen.John Thune, ...
March 25, 2020
Tweet - "Worked w/ @senatemajldr & others in @SenateGOP to come up with a deal that provides real relief for American workers & families. This is a tough time -- all Americans are feeling it -- & this will give much-needed aid to those who are struggling and need it the most."
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
March 25, 2020
Tweet - "Just-passed Senate bill takes meaningful steps to: -help stabilize an uneasy economy -provide significant resources to support states -support health care workers on the frontlines fighting this pandemic I hope the House acts quickly to pass this crucial relief bill."
Sen.John Thune
March 24, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mike Pence, Vice President of the United States - Senators Call for Task Forces to Streamline Vaccine Development, Medical Supply Chain
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
March 24, 2020
PBS "NewsHour" - Transcript: Interview with Senator John Thune
Sen.John Thune
March 24, 2020
Tweet - "Proud of @3M and the many South Dakota workers who are stepping up and doing their part to combat #COVID."
Sen.John Thune
March 24, 2020
Tweet - "This is a time to come together as a country -- and that includes Democrats and Republicans here in Washington. I'm hopeful that Democrats will work with us to provide relief to American workers, families, and small businesses."
Sen.John Thune
March 24, 2020
Tweet - "In these uncertain times, Americans are increasingly grateful for what's on grocery store shelves. That food is there because of the hard work of our farmers & ranchers who in good times & bad do whatever they can to help feed the world. #ThankAFarmer #AgDay"
Sen.John Thune
March 24, 2020
Tweet - "Great message. No American is alone as long as we are united."
Sen.John Thune
March 24, 2020
Tweet - "The time to act is now. The time to act was yesterday let's get this done -- today. #PassTheBill"
Sen.John Thune
March 23, 2020
Tweet - "Our farmers and ranchers are doing their part to keep the grocery shelves stocked and food on our tables. We need to do our part and provide the resources necessary to support them."
Sen.John Thune
March 23, 2020
Tweet - "Last night was probably one of the saddest days I've seen in my time in the United States Senate. Our country is in a crisis, and the Democrats are still playing a political game. We don't have the luxury of time in this fight against COVID."
Sen.John Thune
March 23, 2020
Tweet - "Update: COVID relief & stimulus just blocked AGAIN by Dems. Americans around the country are rising to the occasion. It's time for Congress to do the same. Save politics for another day. We must act now."
Sen.John Thune
March 23, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, and the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice - Senators Markey and Thune Call on FCC and Justice Dept. to Combat Coronavirus Robocalls
Sen.John Thune, ...
March 23, 2020
Tweet - "Dems are saying over & over this bill is a "bailout" for American businesses. It's not. The money they're talking about is in the form of *loans*. It has to be repaid. This is about Americans who are hurting. We're in a position to do something about it. It's time we do."
Sen.John Thune
March 23, 2020
Tweet - "I've never been more frustrated with my Democrat colleagues. Not only are they blocking vital relief, walking back on good-faith bipartisan negotiations, and stalling Senate action -- they're intentionally misleading the American people. Let's get it straight"
Sen.John Thune
March 23, 2020
Tweet - "Dems are calling the bill they're blocking a "bailout" even though the businesses we're trying to help are struggling due to no fault of their own -- they were shut down -- and employ MILLIONS of Americans. How many Americans have to lose their jobs before Dems allow us to act?"
Sen.John Thune
March 23, 2020
Tweet - "Dems are saying over & over this bill is a "bailout" for American businesses. It's not. The money they're talking about is in the form of *loans*. It has to be repaid. This is about Americans who are hurting. We're in a position to do something about it. It's time we do."
Sen.John Thune
March 23, 2020
MIDDLE CLASS HEALTH BENEFITS TAX REPEAL ACT OF 2019--Motion to Proceed
Sen.John Thune
March 23, 2020
MIDDLE CLASS HEALTH BENEFITS TAX REPEAL ACT OF 2019--Motion to Proceed
Sen.Mike Rounds
March 22, 2020
Tweet - "Senate Democrats' political posturing just delayed the next installment of bipartisan coronavirus relief."
Sen.John Thune
March 22, 2020
Tweet - "I sat in meetings across the table from Democrat colleagues negotiating a bipartisan bill to help provide direct relief to the American people. Yet, tonight, Democrats voted to block the bill. I'm ready to keep working, but it's time to check politics at the door."
Sen.John Thune
March 22, 2020
Tweet - "These are challenging times filled with a lot of stress and uncertainty. There may be more difficult days ahead, but we are going to come out on the other side of this. And every day we're seeing Americans across the country standing up to meet this challenge."
Sen.John Thune
March 22, 2020
Tweet - "I had a call with @SecretarySonny Perdue about this issue on Friday. I'm glad to see that @USDA is listening closely to our producers. The cattle markets are really hurting in states like South Dakota. All options should be on the table."
Sen.John Thune
March 22, 2020
Tweet - "To recap: Democrats just blocked a bill that would provide direct cash payments to Americans who need it most -- like hourly workers. Not to mention funding to help support health care workers who are on the front lines. I hope Dems can put politics aside and work with us."
Sen.John Thune
March 21, 2020
Tweet - "Proud of our community for coming together in this hard time. Kudos to @KELOland for providing great info. Our small businesses are struggling, and we can be finding creative ways to support while social distancing."
Sen.John Thune
March 21, 2020
Tweet - "Update from the Capitol where we're finalizing details on the coronavirus relief bill."
Sen.John Thune
March 21, 2020
Rapid City Journal - THUNE: Extraordinary times require swift and bold action
Sen.John Thune
March 20, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary to the Department of Commerce - Murkowski, Sullivan Urge Secretary of Commerce to Investigate Russia and Saudi Arabia Excessive Dumping in Oil Markets
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
March 20, 2020
Tweet - "All hands on deck. We're working together to get necessary help to Americans whose futures are being impacted by #COVID."
Sen.John Thune
March 20, 2020
Delegation Applauds SBA Approval of Economic Injury Disaster Loan Funding for South Dakota
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
March 20, 2020
Thune, Daines, and King Applaud Administration's Quick Action to Delay Tax Filing Deadline
Sen.John Thune, ...
March 20, 2020
Tweet - "Tax Day moved back to July 15 (You can still file early if you are expecting a tax refund and want that money in your pocket sooner.)"
Sen.John Thune
March 20, 2020
Tweet - "Thank you. This is a common-sense change. I'm glad @USTreasury acted quickly after I made this request yesterday."
Sen.John Thune
March 20, 2020
Tweet - "The main thing the Senate is focused on right now is providing relief for workers, families, and small businesses -- people who are really feeling the crunch out there right now. We're making good headway."
Sen.John Thune
March 20, 2020
Klobuchar, Smith Help Make Bipartisan Push Urging President Trump to Support Renewable Fuel Standard
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
March 19, 2020
Rounds Unveils Three-Pronged Approach to Address Cattle Market Crisis
Sen.Mike Rounds
March 19, 2020
Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General, and the Hon. Makan Delrahim, Assistant Attorney General - Daines Calls On DOJ to Investigate Price-Fixing, Market Manipulation Within Cattle Market and Meatpacking Industry
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
March 19, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Speaker Pelosi, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, and the Hon. Charles Schumer - Gianforte Urges Leaders to Include Montana Priorities in Coronavirus Legislation
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
March 19, 2020
Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Marshall, Johnson Prioritize Cattle Country in Phase III Covid-19 Agreement
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
March 19, 2020
Tweet - "We're all hearing a lot in the news, on social media, and in conversations about "social distancing." Here's a good explanation of what it is and why it WORKS"
Sen.John Thune
March 19, 2020
Tweet - "We can all do our part #SocialDistancing."
Sen.John Thune
March 19, 2020
Shelby, Thune, Wicker unveil liquidity assistance for distressed American industries within comprehensive coronavirus package
Sen.John Thune, ...
March 19, 2020
Coronavirus
Sen.John Thune
March 19, 2020
Tweet - "Additional federal #COVID19 relief will be focused on the workers who've been displaced, small businesses facing tough times, & medical professionals on the frontlines. This will require swift & bold action. These are extraordinary times, and this response reflects that urgency."
Sen.John Thune
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