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Politician
Dec. 10, 2017
Tweet - "America may have been through a rough patch lately, but she is coming back stronger than ever. America led the world in the 20th century, and reforming our outdated tax code will ensure she'll do the same in the 21st century. More in my column -->"
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 8, 2017
We're Standing at the Doorstep of History
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 7, 2017
Tweet - "As my colleagues from both chambers and I work together to deliver a tax reform bill that provides relief for middle-income Americans, our shared goals remain the same -- doubling the standard deduction, expanding the child tax credit, and lowering rates."
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 6, 2017
Tweet - "Honored to be appointed to the tax reform conference committee. I look forward to working with my colleagues from both chambers to ensure that our final product delivers relief for middle-income Americans suffering under our current tax code."
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 6, 2017
Tweet - "America has always been about opportunity. A place where you could start from nothing and become anything. The #TaxCutsandJobsAct is about restoring the American Dream."
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 6, 2017
Thune Appointed to Committee That Will Negotiate Final Tax Reform Bill
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 5, 2017
Tweet - "Hardworking Americans deserve relief. Tax cuts for middle-income families will allow them to keep more of their hard-earned paychecks. #TaxReform"
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 4, 2017
Finance Committee Republicans Applaud Senate Passage of Historic Tax Reform
Sen. John Thune, ...
Dec. 2, 2017
Thune Statement on Senate Passage of Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 2, 2017
Stabenow Statement Following Senate Vote on Republican Tax Bill
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 1, 2017
Tweet - "Our economy has been growing at a sluggish 2 percent rate for the last eight years. When the economy starts moving at a faster rate, the result is better paying jobs and an increase in wages. #TaxReform"
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 1, 2017
Rounds Statement on Senate Passage of Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
Sen. Mike Rounds
Dec. 1, 2017
Tweet - "Our current tax system has the highest business rates in the industrialized world. We lose jobs, businesses, and profits to other countries because the current tax code isn't competitive enough. #TaxReform"
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 1, 2017
Tweet - "When you create a more favorable environment for investment and job creation, you get more competition and a higher price of labor. When the price of labor goes up, companies have to pay higher wages. This means bigger paychecks for American families. #TaxReform"
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 1, 2017
Tweet - "In the time I've been in Washington, my experience is that Democrats like to grow the government, and Republicans like to grow the economy. #TaxReform"
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 30, 2017
Tweet - "Doubling the standard deduction, doubling the child tax credit, and lowering rates are all benefits that positively impact middle-income Americans. #TaxReform"
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 30, 2017
Tweet - "The argument that the Senate #taxreform plan is simply a tax cut for the rich is not true. Here's why:"
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 29, 2017
Tweet - "By making the United States a more attractive place to do business, we create a greater demand for labor, which means more jobs and bigger paychecks. #TaxReform"
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 17, 2017
A Once-in-a-Generation Opportunity
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 16, 2017
Tweet - "Our #TaxReform plan provides incentives for businesses to invest by lowering rates and accelerating cost recovery, two features that will lead to greater economic growth."
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 16, 2017
A Tax Plan to Provide Relief for the Middle-Class
Sen. John Thune, ...
Nov. 16, 2017
Tweet - "Tax relief for middle-income Americans is one step closer to reality."
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 16, 2017
Tweet - "According to the nonpartisan @jctgov, middle-income Americans would benefit from the Senate #TaxReform plan. Of all the income levels, folks who earn $20,000-$30,000 per year would get the largest percentage tax cut under our plan."
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 16, 2017
Thune Statement on Senate Finance Committee Passage of Tax Cuts & Jobs Act
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 15, 2017
Tweet - "Stagnant wages and lack of opportunities have left many American families stretched thin. #TaxReform will provide them with real relief."
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 13, 2017
Tweet - "#TaxReform is about economic growth. We've had abysmal growth rates for the last eight years, and the American people deserve better."
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 13, 2017
Tweet - "For South Dakotans, #TaxReform means an increase of $2,528 in after-tax income and 2,768 more jobs, according to a recent analysis by @taxfoundation."
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 11, 2017
Tweet - "The Senate tax reform plan would create 925,000 new jobs and raise wages by 2.9 percent over 10 years, according to a new analysis released by the @TaxFoundation."
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 11, 2017
High Praise from Committee Republicans on Senate Tax Plan
Sen. John Thune, ...
Nov. 11, 2017
Tweet - "According to a new analysis released by the @TaxFoundation, the Senate tax reform plan would create jobs and increase after-tax income for middle-income South Dakotans by $2,528."
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 9, 2017
Rounds Statement on Senate Tax Reform Proposal
Sen. Mike Rounds
Nov. 9, 2017
Tweet - "The American people deserve a tax code that works for them, not against them. That grows their paychecks, instead of shrinking them. That expands their opportunities, instead of eliminating them. And that's exactly what we're going to give them, starting today."
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 9, 2017
Tweet - "Our #TaxReform bill helps American businesses by lowering rates and accelerating cost recovery."
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 9, 2017
Senate Tax Reform Plan Would Help Middle-Income South Dakotans, Farmers and Ranchers
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 8, 2017
Tweet - "We're aiming to put a #TaxReform bill on @POTUS's desk that reduces the tax burden for middle-income American families."
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 2, 2017
Tweet - "I'm looking forward to working with my House colleagues to deliver a pro-growth #TaxReform bill to @POTUS."
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 2, 2017
Tweet - "Yes, #TaxReform is a big win for middle-income families and American workers."
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 2, 2017
Finance Committee Members Applaud House Tax Reform Rollout
Sen. John Thune, ...
Nov. 2, 2017
Thune Applauds House Proposal on Tax Reform
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 1, 2017
Tweet - "The heart and soul of this tax reform effort is to help middle-income families who deserve a break. #TaxReform"
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 26, 2017
Finance Committee Republicans Praise Budget Passage, Paving Way for Tax Reform
Sen. John Thune, ...
Oct. 23, 2017
Time - John Thune: Why the GOP-Trump Tax Plan Works
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 20, 2017
In Washington, There's a Tax for Every Occasion
Sen. John Thune
Sept. 29, 2017
Senate Finance Committee Republicans Talk Tax
Sen. John Thune, ...
Sept. 29, 2017
Tax Reform for Middle-Class South Dakotans
Sen. John Thune
Sept. 27, 2017
Thune Welcomes Release of Tax Reform Framework
Sen. John Thune
Sept. 27, 2017
Executive Calendar
Sen. John Thune
Sept. 15, 2017
20 Trillion Reasons to Reform Taxes and Mandatory Payment Programs
Sen. Mike Rounds
Sept. 13, 2017
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018
Sen. John Thune
Sept. 8, 2017
My Principles for Pro-Growth Tax Reform
Sen. John Thune
Date
Title
Politician
Dec. 10, 2017
Tweet - "America may have been through a rough patch lately, but she is coming back stronger than ever. America led the world in the 20th century, and reforming our outdated tax code will ensure she'll do the same in the 21st century. More in my column -->"
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 8, 2017
We're Standing at the Doorstep of History
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 7, 2017
Tweet - "As my colleagues from both chambers and I work together to deliver a tax reform bill that provides relief for middle-income Americans, our shared goals remain the same -- doubling the standard deduction, expanding the child tax credit, and lowering rates."
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 6, 2017
Tweet - "Honored to be appointed to the tax reform conference committee. I look forward to working with my colleagues from both chambers to ensure that our final product delivers relief for middle-income Americans suffering under our current tax code."
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 6, 2017
Tweet - "America has always been about opportunity. A place where you could start from nothing and become anything. The #TaxCutsandJobsAct is about restoring the American Dream."
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 6, 2017
Thune Appointed to Committee That Will Negotiate Final Tax Reform Bill
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 5, 2017
Tweet - "Hardworking Americans deserve relief. Tax cuts for middle-income families will allow them to keep more of their hard-earned paychecks. #TaxReform"
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 4, 2017
Finance Committee Republicans Applaud Senate Passage of Historic Tax Reform
Sen.John Thune, ...
Dec. 2, 2017
Thune Statement on Senate Passage of Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 2, 2017
Stabenow Statement Following Senate Vote on Republican Tax Bill
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 1, 2017
Tweet - "Our economy has been growing at a sluggish 2 percent rate for the last eight years. When the economy starts moving at a faster rate, the result is better paying jobs and an increase in wages. #TaxReform"
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 1, 2017
Rounds Statement on Senate Passage of Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
Sen.Mike Rounds
Dec. 1, 2017
Tweet - "Our current tax system has the highest business rates in the industrialized world. We lose jobs, businesses, and profits to other countries because the current tax code isn't competitive enough. #TaxReform"
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 1, 2017
Tweet - "When you create a more favorable environment for investment and job creation, you get more competition and a higher price of labor. When the price of labor goes up, companies have to pay higher wages. This means bigger paychecks for American families. #TaxReform"
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 1, 2017
Tweet - "In the time I've been in Washington, my experience is that Democrats like to grow the government, and Republicans like to grow the economy. #TaxReform"
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 30, 2017
Tweet - "Doubling the standard deduction, doubling the child tax credit, and lowering rates are all benefits that positively impact middle-income Americans. #TaxReform"
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 30, 2017
Tweet - "The argument that the Senate #taxreform plan is simply a tax cut for the rich is not true. Here's why:"
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 29, 2017
Tweet - "By making the United States a more attractive place to do business, we create a greater demand for labor, which means more jobs and bigger paychecks. #TaxReform"
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 17, 2017
A Once-in-a-Generation Opportunity
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 16, 2017
Tweet - "Our #TaxReform plan provides incentives for businesses to invest by lowering rates and accelerating cost recovery, two features that will lead to greater economic growth."
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 16, 2017
A Tax Plan to Provide Relief for the Middle-Class
Sen.John Thune, ...
Nov. 16, 2017
Tweet - "Tax relief for middle-income Americans is one step closer to reality."
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 16, 2017
Tweet - "According to the nonpartisan @jctgov, middle-income Americans would benefit from the Senate #TaxReform plan. Of all the income levels, folks who earn $20,000-$30,000 per year would get the largest percentage tax cut under our plan."
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 16, 2017
Thune Statement on Senate Finance Committee Passage of Tax Cuts & Jobs Act
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 15, 2017
Tweet - "Stagnant wages and lack of opportunities have left many American families stretched thin. #TaxReform will provide them with real relief."
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 13, 2017
Tweet - "#TaxReform is about economic growth. We've had abysmal growth rates for the last eight years, and the American people deserve better."
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 13, 2017
Tweet - "For South Dakotans, #TaxReform means an increase of $2,528 in after-tax income and 2,768 more jobs, according to a recent analysis by @taxfoundation."
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 11, 2017
Tweet - "The Senate tax reform plan would create 925,000 new jobs and raise wages by 2.9 percent over 10 years, according to a new analysis released by the @TaxFoundation."
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 11, 2017
High Praise from Committee Republicans on Senate Tax Plan
Sen.John Thune, ...
Nov. 11, 2017
Tweet - "According to a new analysis released by the @TaxFoundation, the Senate tax reform plan would create jobs and increase after-tax income for middle-income South Dakotans by $2,528."
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 9, 2017
Rounds Statement on Senate Tax Reform Proposal
Sen.Mike Rounds
Nov. 9, 2017
Tweet - "The American people deserve a tax code that works for them, not against them. That grows their paychecks, instead of shrinking them. That expands their opportunities, instead of eliminating them. And that's exactly what we're going to give them, starting today."
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 9, 2017
Tweet - "Our #TaxReform bill helps American businesses by lowering rates and accelerating cost recovery."
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 9, 2017
Senate Tax Reform Plan Would Help Middle-Income South Dakotans, Farmers and Ranchers
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 8, 2017
Tweet - "We're aiming to put a #TaxReform bill on @POTUS's desk that reduces the tax burden for middle-income American families."
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 2, 2017
Tweet - "I'm looking forward to working with my House colleagues to deliver a pro-growth #TaxReform bill to @POTUS."
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 2, 2017
Tweet - "Yes, #TaxReform is a big win for middle-income families and American workers."
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 2, 2017
Finance Committee Members Applaud House Tax Reform Rollout
Sen.John Thune, ...
Nov. 2, 2017
Thune Applauds House Proposal on Tax Reform
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 1, 2017
Tweet - "The heart and soul of this tax reform effort is to help middle-income families who deserve a break. #TaxReform"
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 26, 2017
Finance Committee Republicans Praise Budget Passage, Paving Way for Tax Reform
Sen.John Thune, ...
Oct. 23, 2017
Time - John Thune: Why the GOP-Trump Tax Plan Works
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 20, 2017
In Washington, There's a Tax for Every Occasion
Sen.John Thune
Sept. 29, 2017
Senate Finance Committee Republicans Talk Tax
Sen.John Thune, ...
Sept. 29, 2017
Tax Reform for Middle-Class South Dakotans
Sen.John Thune
Sept. 27, 2017
Thune Welcomes Release of Tax Reform Framework
Sen.John Thune
Sept. 27, 2017
Executive Calendar
Sen.John Thune
Sept. 15, 2017
20 Trillion Reasons to Reform Taxes and Mandatory Payment Programs
Sen.Mike Rounds
Sept. 13, 2017
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018
Sen.John Thune
Sept. 8, 2017
My Principles for Pro-Growth Tax Reform
Sen.John Thune
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