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May 14, 2020 Tweet - "This rule change will help seasonal businesses with a #PPP loan recalculate average monthly payroll using a more favorable window for purposes of determining their loan award. I advocated for this common-sense change in a letter to @UStreasury last month." Sen. John Thune
May 13, 2020 Sens. Cramer, Loeffler, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Halt Taxpayer Funds for Abortion Providers, Allow PPP Access for Larger Faith-Based Groups, Nonprofits Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 2, 2020 Tweet - "#COVID19 has devastated many of America's #SmallBiz -- layoffs soared by 1000% in March. To help save jobs, @SenateGOP created the #PaycheckProtectionProgram, but PPP isn't the only way we're helping America's small businesses. More in my op-ed:" Sen. John Thune
April 30, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Inhofe Joins Daines, Colleagues in Urging SBA to exclude Planned Parenthood from PPP loans Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
April 27, 2020 Tweet - "Yes - security of our food supply is critical, but workers' health must be the top priority. @USDA is working w/ @CDC on ways to protect workers & safely keep plants open across the U.S. I'm hopeful this can be addressed before shortages are felt by Americans at the supermarket." Sen. John Thune
April 24, 2020 Tweet - "Just signed: funding for the #PaycheckProtectionProgram has finally been replenished. #PPP will soon be able to resume providing relief loans to our small businesses." Sen. John Thune
April 24, 2020 Tweet - "Extra #PPP relief funding passed & signed into law Hosted tele-town hall to hear from South Dakotans Used technology to meet virtually & stay connected more on how I'm working for you during #COVID19 Here's my modified #WeekInWashingtonWrapUp from Sioux Falls, SD" Sen. John Thune
April 23, 2020 Tweet - "Extra funding for #PPP passed the House and is finally headed to @POTUS . This program has been a lifeline for #SmallBiz as they struggle to make payroll & keep workers employed. I wish we'd passed this funding sooner -- Dem obstruction created weeks of unnecessary uncertainty." Sen. John Thune
April 21, 2020 Thune Statement on Senate Passage of Bill to Secure More Funding for the Paycheck Protection Program Sen. John Thune
April 21, 2020 Tweet - "Additional #PPP funding has finally passed the Senate. After Dems delayed funding for nearly a week & openly put politics ahead of workers, they've changed course & supported this #SmallBizRelief program. Now, this program is one step closer to helping more #SmallBiz stay afloat." Sen. John Thune
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 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 - "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 - "The #PaycheckProtectionProgram is a lifeline for America's small businesses, and Dems are cutting the rope." 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 - "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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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
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 19, 2020 Tweet - "Important update I just announced a proposal to move back the tax filing date this year. With #COVID, the last thing on Americans' minds is filing taxes. This will give taxpayers & accountants relief during the busy season so they can practice safety measures like teleworking." Sen. John Thune
March 19, 2020 Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State, Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security, and Eugene Scalia, Secretary of Labor - Bipartisan, Bicameral Effort to Help Protect Domestic Food Supply During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Feb. 27, 2020 Tweet - "The infrastructure required to grow our #5G network can't build itself. That's why our workforce bill -- which will help get more Americans into good-paying jobs -- is a key step in the race to #5G." Sen. John Thune
Feb. 27, 2020 Tweet - "News on #5G. Announced a bill that will help grow the workforce needed to build out next-gen infrastructure that's key to keeping the U.S. competitive with countries like China. + get more Americans into good-paying #jobs. @SenatorTester @JerryMoran @SenGaryPeters @SenatorWicker" Sen. John Thune
Feb. 27, 2020 Thune, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Address the Telecommunications Workforce Shortage Sen. John Thune, ...
Jan. 27, 2020 Letter to Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Rounds, King, Harris, Pingree, Keating, Bergman Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter Urging Administration to Increase the Number of Temporary, Non-Immigrant H-2B Workers for 2020 Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Nov. 18, 2019 Johnson, Murphy, and Roe Introduce Worker's Choice Act Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Oct. 31, 2019 Tweet - "There's nothing scarier this #SpookySeason than some of the radical ideas coming out of the Democratic Party -- ideas to increase the size of government and give Washington more control over your health care, personal freedoms, paycheck, and much more. Very spooky stuff." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 3, 2019 Tweet - ".@LakeAreaTech is helping prepare students for today's workforce -- with programs from robotics to financial services. I often hear from businesses that have great-paying jobs, but aren't able to find skilled workers to fill them. We should encourage these types of programs." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 30, 2019 Tweet - "Had a great tour of Maguire Iron, Inc., in Sioux Falls where I was able to meet some of their highly skilled workers and see their innovative facility firsthand. We should work to put more programs in place that encourage young students to consider skilled trades." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 24, 2019 Tweet - "For the 17th month in a row, there are more open jobs than unemployed workers. Great news, but it can present challenges for employers looking to hire. Secretary of @USDOL nominee Eugene Scalia & I discussed what DOL can do to help equip workers for today's job market." Sen. John Thune
Aug. 23, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Patrick Pizzella, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Labor - Foxx Leads Letter to DOL, Seeks Reforms to Address Skills Gap Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
July 31, 2019 Tweet - "Recent revisions to personal income data showed a huge jump in disposable income and wages. Wages have grown "$87.1 billion more than previously reported" since #GOPTaxCuts. "In sum, Americans are earning more and relying less on government."" Sen. John Thune
July 9, 2019 Tweet - "Another example of Dems' misguided economic policies hurting the middle- and low-income earners they are claiming to help: Non-partisan CBO says Dems' plan to raise the minimum wage could mean up to 3.7 million people would lose their job." Sen. John Thune
May 23, 2019 Senators Rubio, Barrasso, Cornyn and Representative Johnson Reintroduce Bill Allowing Employers to Award Performance-Based Raises to Unionized Workers Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
May 2, 2019 Executive Session Sen. John Thune
March 7, 2019 Thune Reintroduces Bill to Add Certainty to Worker Classification Rules Sen. John Thune
Feb. 15, 2019 Tweet - "Republican economic policies are working: More jobs, Higher wages, Greater opportunity" Sen. John Thune
Feb. 5, 2019 Thune Statement on President's State of the Union Address Sen. John Thune
Jan. 25, 2019 Rounds Supports Deal to end 35-Day Government Shutdown Sen. Mike Rounds
Nov. 2, 2018 Tweet - "The October jobs report out today shows that the economy added 250,000 jobs and wages are rising at the highest rate since 2009. Read my full statement on the jobs report" Sen. John Thune
Nov. 2, 2018 Thune: Republican Policies Are Getting Americans Back to Work Sen. John Thune
Oct. 26, 2018 Republican Reforms Have Revitalized Our Economy Sen. John Thune
Oct. 26, 2018 Tweet - "Today's announcement about strong and continued economic growth is more evidence that Republicans' pro-jobs, pro-growth agenda is working for the American people." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 5, 2018 Tweet - "Great news. The Bureau of Labor Statistics announced today that the unemployment rate dropped to its lowest level since 1969 (3.7 percent)." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 18, 2018 Tweet - "Last year, middle-class income in the United States grew to an all-time high, and for the last five months, job openings have exceeded the number of people who are looking for jobs." Sen. John Thune
Date Title Politician
May 14, 2020 Tweet - "This rule change will help seasonal businesses with a #PPP loan recalculate average monthly payroll using a more favorable window for purposes of determining their loan award. I advocated for this common-sense change in a letter to @UStreasury last month." Sen.John Thune
May 13, 2020 Sens. Cramer, Loeffler, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Halt Taxpayer Funds for Abortion Providers, Allow PPP Access for Larger Faith-Based Groups, Nonprofits Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 2, 2020 Tweet - "#COVID19 has devastated many of America's #SmallBiz -- layoffs soared by 1000% in March. To help save jobs, @SenateGOP created the #PaycheckProtectionProgram, but PPP isn't the only way we're helping America's small businesses. More in my op-ed:" Sen.John Thune
April 30, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Inhofe Joins Daines, Colleagues in Urging SBA to exclude Planned Parenthood from PPP loans Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
April 27, 2020 Tweet - "Yes - security of our food supply is critical, but workers' health must be the top priority. @USDA is working w/ @CDC on ways to protect workers & safely keep plants open across the U.S. I'm hopeful this can be addressed before shortages are felt by Americans at the supermarket." Sen.John Thune
April 24, 2020 Tweet - "Just signed: funding for the #PaycheckProtectionProgram has finally been replenished. #PPP will soon be able to resume providing relief loans to our small businesses." Sen.John Thune
April 24, 2020 Tweet - "Extra #PPP relief funding passed & signed into law Hosted tele-town hall to hear from South Dakotans Used technology to meet virtually & stay connected more on how I'm working for you during #COVID19 Here's my modified #WeekInWashingtonWrapUp from Sioux Falls, SD" Sen.John Thune
April 23, 2020 Tweet - "Extra funding for #PPP passed the House and is finally headed to @POTUS . This program has been a lifeline for #SmallBiz as they struggle to make payroll & keep workers employed. I wish we'd passed this funding sooner -- Dem obstruction created weeks of unnecessary uncertainty." Sen.John Thune
April 21, 2020 Thune Statement on Senate Passage of Bill to Secure More Funding for the Paycheck Protection Program Sen.John Thune
April 21, 2020 Tweet - "Additional #PPP funding has finally passed the Senate. After Dems delayed funding for nearly a week & openly put politics ahead of workers, they've changed course & supported this #SmallBizRelief program. Now, this program is one step closer to helping more #SmallBiz stay afloat." Sen.John Thune
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 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 - "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 - "The #PaycheckProtectionProgram is a lifeline for America's small businesses, and Dems are cutting the rope." 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 - "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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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
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 19, 2020 Tweet - "Important update I just announced a proposal to move back the tax filing date this year. With #COVID, the last thing on Americans' minds is filing taxes. This will give taxpayers & accountants relief during the busy season so they can practice safety measures like teleworking." Sen.John Thune
March 19, 2020 Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State, Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security, and Eugene Scalia, Secretary of Labor - Bipartisan, Bicameral Effort to Help Protect Domestic Food Supply During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Feb. 27, 2020 Tweet - "The infrastructure required to grow our #5G network can't build itself. That's why our workforce bill -- which will help get more Americans into good-paying jobs -- is a key step in the race to #5G." Sen.John Thune
Feb. 27, 2020 Tweet - "News on #5G. Announced a bill that will help grow the workforce needed to build out next-gen infrastructure that's key to keeping the U.S. competitive with countries like China. + get more Americans into good-paying #jobs. @SenatorTester @JerryMoran @SenGaryPeters @SenatorWicker" Sen.John Thune
Feb. 27, 2020 Thune, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Address the Telecommunications Workforce Shortage Sen.John Thune, ...
Jan. 27, 2020 Letter to Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Rounds, King, Harris, Pingree, Keating, Bergman Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter Urging Administration to Increase the Number of Temporary, Non-Immigrant H-2B Workers for 2020 Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Nov. 18, 2019 Johnson, Murphy, and Roe Introduce Worker's Choice Act Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Oct. 31, 2019 Tweet - "There's nothing scarier this #SpookySeason than some of the radical ideas coming out of the Democratic Party -- ideas to increase the size of government and give Washington more control over your health care, personal freedoms, paycheck, and much more. Very spooky stuff." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 3, 2019 Tweet - ".@LakeAreaTech is helping prepare students for today's workforce -- with programs from robotics to financial services. I often hear from businesses that have great-paying jobs, but aren't able to find skilled workers to fill them. We should encourage these types of programs." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 30, 2019 Tweet - "Had a great tour of Maguire Iron, Inc., in Sioux Falls where I was able to meet some of their highly skilled workers and see their innovative facility firsthand. We should work to put more programs in place that encourage young students to consider skilled trades." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 24, 2019 Tweet - "For the 17th month in a row, there are more open jobs than unemployed workers. Great news, but it can present challenges for employers looking to hire. Secretary of @USDOL nominee Eugene Scalia & I discussed what DOL can do to help equip workers for today's job market." Sen.John Thune
Aug. 23, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Patrick Pizzella, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Labor - Foxx Leads Letter to DOL, Seeks Reforms to Address Skills Gap Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
July 31, 2019 Tweet - "Recent revisions to personal income data showed a huge jump in disposable income and wages. Wages have grown "$87.1 billion more than previously reported" since #GOPTaxCuts. "In sum, Americans are earning more and relying less on government."" Sen.John Thune
July 9, 2019 Tweet - "Another example of Dems' misguided economic policies hurting the middle- and low-income earners they are claiming to help: Non-partisan CBO says Dems' plan to raise the minimum wage could mean up to 3.7 million people would lose their job." Sen.John Thune
May 23, 2019 Senators Rubio, Barrasso, Cornyn and Representative Johnson Reintroduce Bill Allowing Employers to Award Performance-Based Raises to Unionized Workers Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
May 2, 2019 Executive Session Sen.John Thune
March 7, 2019 Thune Reintroduces Bill to Add Certainty to Worker Classification Rules Sen.John Thune
Feb. 15, 2019 Tweet - "Republican economic policies are working: More jobs, Higher wages, Greater opportunity" Sen.John Thune
Feb. 5, 2019 Thune Statement on President's State of the Union Address Sen.John Thune
Jan. 25, 2019 Rounds Supports Deal to end 35-Day Government Shutdown Sen.Mike Rounds
Nov. 2, 2018 Tweet - "The October jobs report out today shows that the economy added 250,000 jobs and wages are rising at the highest rate since 2009. Read my full statement on the jobs report" Sen.John Thune
Nov. 2, 2018 Thune: Republican Policies Are Getting Americans Back to Work Sen.John Thune
Oct. 26, 2018 Republican Reforms Have Revitalized Our Economy Sen.John Thune
Oct. 26, 2018 Tweet - "Today's announcement about strong and continued economic growth is more evidence that Republicans' pro-jobs, pro-growth agenda is working for the American people." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 5, 2018 Tweet - "Great news. The Bureau of Labor Statistics announced today that the unemployment rate dropped to its lowest level since 1969 (3.7 percent)." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 18, 2018 Tweet - "Last year, middle-class income in the United States grew to an all-time high, and for the last five months, job openings have exceeded the number of people who are looking for jobs." Sen.John Thune
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