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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 11, 2020 Tweet - "Telehealth is a powerful tool in helping to protect health care professionals and patients as we combat coronavirus. I'm proud to see @AveraHealth in Sioux Falls playing a big part." Sen. John Thune
March 11, 2020 Thune, Cardin, Smith, and Kuster Introduce Legislation to Increase Telehealth Services in Nursing Facilities Sen. John Thune, ...
March 6, 2020 Tweet - "Good read. Countries that are continuing to use Huawei in their 5G infrastructure could impact US security. Just this week, I announced a bill to make comms infrastructure security a negotiating objective in future trade agreements." Sen. John Thune
March 6, 2020 Tweet - "#COVID19 funding approved Support for Israel Protect against China digital security threat Bipartisan energy bill (and more on that next week) More critical items in Washington this week? #WeekInWashingtonWrapUp" Sen. John Thune
March 5, 2020 Thune, Stabenow, Fischer, and Warner Introduce Bill to Protect U.S. From Digital Infrastructure Corruption Sen. John Thune, ...
March 4, 2020 Tweet - "Two years ago, Dems claimed that the internet would slow to a standstill if @FCC ended heavy-handed internet regulations… but after FCC's reg relief, we've actually seen faster speeds & more people connected to the internet. I know we can see even more growth if Dems work w/ us." Sen. John Thune
March 4, 2020 Hearing of the Communications, Technology, Innovation, and the Internet Subcommittee of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Statement of Sen. Thune, Hearing on Legislation to Protect U.S. From Digital Infrastructure Corruption Sen. John Thune
March 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Members of Parliament of the United Kingdom - Van Hollen, Colleagues Sign Bipartisan Letter Calling for UK to Reconsider Huawei Decision Sen. John Thune, ...
Feb. 28, 2020 Tweet - "Dems block pro-life legislation Another step for #5G 3 more judges confirmed What else happened in Washington this week? #WeekInWashingtonWrapUp" Sen. John Thune
Feb. 28, 2020 Tweet - "Remember when @SenateDems were given THREE Pinocchios by @WashingtonPost for this claim… The reality? Two years later, broadband speeds are up, and more Americans are connected to the internet." Sen. John Thune
Feb. 28, 2020 Wicker, Thune Commend FCC Vote to Free Up Spectrum Sen. John Thune, ...
Feb. 27, 2020 Tweet - "Took another step in the race to #5G today. We must stay ahead of countries like #China." Sen. John Thune
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 Thune, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Address the Telecommunications Workforce Shortage 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. 13, 2020 Tweet - "I've yet to meet anyone who isn't annoyed by the illegal robocalls that keep phones ringing all day. It's gotten so bad that many people aren't picking up the phone at all. My #TRACEDAct, which recently became law, was the first big effort to combat illegal robocalls in decades." Sen. John Thune
Feb. 7, 2020 Tweet - "My #MOBILENOW Act directed the @FCC to evaluate critical mid-band spectrum that is needed for the U.S. to win the race to 5G. Yesterday's #CBandPlan announcement by @AjitPaiFCC means more Americans will be able to reap the benefits of this new technology." Sen. John Thune
Feb. 7, 2020 Tweet - "ICYMI: Yesterday, @SenMarkey and I urged @AGWilliamBarr to implement the working group to combat illegal robocalls as required by our #TRACEDAct." Sen. John Thune
Feb. 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the U.S. Department of Justice - Thune, Markey Urge U.S. Attorney General Barr to Implement Interagency Working Group Required By the TRACED Act Sen. John Thune, ...
Feb. 6, 2020 Wicker, Thune Commend FCC Chairman's C-band Proposal Sen. John Thune, ...
Feb. 6, 2020 Tweet - "Great to see @CMSGov planning to implement telehealth provisions first included in the #CONNECTforHealth Act to expand access to care for MA beneficiaries." Sen. John Thune
Jan. 12, 2020 Rapid City Journal - THUNE: New Year, same commitment to fighting for South Dakota Sen. John Thune
Jan. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Thank you @AjitPaiFCC for prioritizing rural broadband deployment at the @FCC's first open commission meeting of 2020." Sen. John Thune
Jan. 7, 2020 Warner, Fischer Announce Growing Support For Protecting Consumers Against Dark Patterns Online Sen. John Thune, ...
Jan. 3, 2020 Argus Leader - New law finally puts illegal Robocallers on notice Sen. John Thune
Jan. 2, 2020 Tweet - "Neat to see the innovative technology at @B9Creations in Rapid City. The possibilities for #3Dprinting are endless. Looking forward to seeing how this SD company helps reshape the world in the new decade." Sen. John Thune
Dec. 31, 2019 Tweet - "It's official. Last night, @POTUS signed my #TRACEDAct that will help combat annoying and illegal #robocalls -- It's now the law of the land. Proud to see this legislation through from start to finish." Sen. John Thune
Dec. 20, 2019 Tweet - "Read more about my TRACED Act, legislation to combat illegal and abusive robocalls, that now heads to the president's desk to be signed into law. @WSJ" Sen. John Thune
Dec. 19, 2019 President Expected to Sign Thune-Markey Bill to Crack Down on Illegal Robocalls Sen. John Thune, ...
Dec. 19, 2019 Tweet - "BREAKING: My bill, which lays important groundwork to combat annoying and illegal robocalls, was just approved with near-unanimous support in the Senate. Now it's on to the president's desk to be signed into law." Sen. John Thune
Dec. 16, 2019 Tweet - "TRACED Act "is what good, old-fashioned legislating looks like." Read what @washingtonpost has to say about my bipartisan legislation to combat illegal robocalls" Sen. John Thune
Dec. 13, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Commissioner of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission - Walberg, Welch Lead Letter to FCC Chairman Pai on Closing Digital Divide Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Dec. 12, 2019 Tweet - ""[Wicker and Thune] introduced the amended bill after working for more than a year to find the best way to expand access to 5G, especially in rural areas."" Sen. John Thune
Dec. 11, 2019 Tweet - ".@SenateCommerce approved the #5GSpectrumAct, which Chairman @SenatorWicker & I intro'd last month. If we don't win the race to #5G, we're going to lose out on the economic benefit that comes with it. Our bill would ensure mid-band spectrum is made available in the market ASAP." Sen. John Thune
Dec. 11, 2019 Thune Statement on Committee Passage of 5G Spectrum Act Sen. John Thune
Dec. 10, 2019 Rounds Cyber Consortia Provision Included in Final NDAA Package Sen. Mike Rounds
Dec. 10, 2019 Tweet - "As we approach the two-year anniversary of the @FCC repealing former Chairman Wheeler's depression-era net neutrality rules, it's important to note that none of Democrats' apocalyptic predictions about internet speeds slowing to a crawl have become a reality." Sen. John Thune
Dec. 9, 2019 Tweet - "For America's rural communities to flourish, they need access to services that are on par with those in urban areas. Joined @SenAmyKlobuchar and 46 of our Senate colleagues in sending a letter urging the FCC to prioritize rural broadband. Full letter" Sen. John Thune
Dec. 9, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Commissioner of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission - Thune, Klobuchar Lead Colleagues in Urging FCC to Prioritize Rural Broadband Sen. John Thune, ...
Dec. 8, 2019 Dakota War College - South Dakota Leading the Way Sen. John Thune
Dec. 5, 2019 Hearing of the Communications, Technology, Innovation, and the Internet Subcommittee of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Thune, Hearing on the Evolution of Next-Generation Technologies: Implementing MOBILE NOW Sen. John Thune
Dec. 5, 2019 Tweet - "Glad to have Sioux Falls Mayor @PaulTenHaken in town to testify at my subcommittee hearing on implementation of #MOBILENOW. It was good to hear how my legislation, which was signed into law last year, has helped Sioux Falls lead the way in the #5G revolution." Sen. John Thune
Dec. 5, 2019 Hearing of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Thune, Hearing on Examining Legislative Proposals to Protect Consumer Data Privacy Sen. John Thune
Dec. 5, 2019 Tweet - "I appreciate Chairman @AjitPaiFCC's focus on making sure rural areas, like the areas in my home state of South Dakota, have access to next-generation wireless technology." Sen. John Thune
Dec. 4, 2019 Thune, Markey Statement on House Passage of the TRACED Act Sen. John Thune, ...
Dec. 4, 2019 Tweet - "Our #bipartisan #TRACEDAct passed the House & is one step closer to becoming law. I've yet to meet anyone who doesn't hate annoying robocalls that spam your phone at all hours of the day. Our bill helps to tackle these illegal calls. Look forward to consideration in the Senate." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 27, 2019 Tweet - "The final bill text for my #TracedAct is now public -- another important step in our effort to tackle annoying and unwanted robocalls. Bill text" Sen. John Thune
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Great to see the new 5G cells are up and running in Sioux Falls --one of the first cities in the entire country to have them." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Glad to see the @FCC took my recommendation and included Dr. Adelaine from @SDState as part of this important task force." Sen. John Thune
Date Title Politician
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 11, 2020 Tweet - "Telehealth is a powerful tool in helping to protect health care professionals and patients as we combat coronavirus. I'm proud to see @AveraHealth in Sioux Falls playing a big part." Sen.John Thune
March 11, 2020 Thune, Cardin, Smith, and Kuster Introduce Legislation to Increase Telehealth Services in Nursing Facilities Sen.John Thune, ...
March 6, 2020 Tweet - "Good read. Countries that are continuing to use Huawei in their 5G infrastructure could impact US security. Just this week, I announced a bill to make comms infrastructure security a negotiating objective in future trade agreements." Sen.John Thune
March 6, 2020 Tweet - "#COVID19 funding approved Support for Israel Protect against China digital security threat Bipartisan energy bill (and more on that next week) More critical items in Washington this week? #WeekInWashingtonWrapUp" Sen.John Thune
March 5, 2020 Thune, Stabenow, Fischer, and Warner Introduce Bill to Protect U.S. From Digital Infrastructure Corruption Sen.John Thune, ...
March 4, 2020 Tweet - "Two years ago, Dems claimed that the internet would slow to a standstill if @FCC ended heavy-handed internet regulations… but after FCC's reg relief, we've actually seen faster speeds & more people connected to the internet. I know we can see even more growth if Dems work w/ us." Sen.John Thune
March 4, 2020 Hearing of the Communications, Technology, Innovation, and the Internet Subcommittee of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Statement of Sen. Thune, Hearing on Legislation to Protect U.S. From Digital Infrastructure Corruption Sen.John Thune
March 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Members of Parliament of the United Kingdom - Van Hollen, Colleagues Sign Bipartisan Letter Calling for UK to Reconsider Huawei Decision Sen.John Thune, ...
Feb. 28, 2020 Tweet - "Dems block pro-life legislation Another step for #5G 3 more judges confirmed What else happened in Washington this week? #WeekInWashingtonWrapUp" Sen.John Thune
Feb. 28, 2020 Tweet - "Remember when @SenateDems were given THREE Pinocchios by @WashingtonPost for this claim… The reality? Two years later, broadband speeds are up, and more Americans are connected to the internet." Sen.John Thune
Feb. 28, 2020 Wicker, Thune Commend FCC Vote to Free Up Spectrum Sen.John Thune, ...
Feb. 27, 2020 Tweet - "Took another step in the race to #5G today. We must stay ahead of countries like #China." Sen.John Thune
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 Thune, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Address the Telecommunications Workforce Shortage 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. 13, 2020 Tweet - "I've yet to meet anyone who isn't annoyed by the illegal robocalls that keep phones ringing all day. It's gotten so bad that many people aren't picking up the phone at all. My #TRACEDAct, which recently became law, was the first big effort to combat illegal robocalls in decades." Sen.John Thune
Feb. 7, 2020 Tweet - "My #MOBILENOW Act directed the @FCC to evaluate critical mid-band spectrum that is needed for the U.S. to win the race to 5G. Yesterday's #CBandPlan announcement by @AjitPaiFCC means more Americans will be able to reap the benefits of this new technology." Sen.John Thune
Feb. 7, 2020 Tweet - "ICYMI: Yesterday, @SenMarkey and I urged @AGWilliamBarr to implement the working group to combat illegal robocalls as required by our #TRACEDAct." Sen.John Thune
Feb. 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the U.S. Department of Justice - Thune, Markey Urge U.S. Attorney General Barr to Implement Interagency Working Group Required By the TRACED Act Sen.John Thune, ...
Feb. 6, 2020 Wicker, Thune Commend FCC Chairman's C-band Proposal Sen.John Thune, ...
Feb. 6, 2020 Tweet - "Great to see @CMSGov planning to implement telehealth provisions first included in the #CONNECTforHealth Act to expand access to care for MA beneficiaries." Sen.John Thune
Jan. 12, 2020 Rapid City Journal - THUNE: New Year, same commitment to fighting for South Dakota Sen.John Thune
Jan. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Thank you @AjitPaiFCC for prioritizing rural broadband deployment at the @FCC's first open commission meeting of 2020." Sen.John Thune
Jan. 7, 2020 Warner, Fischer Announce Growing Support For Protecting Consumers Against Dark Patterns Online Sen.John Thune, ...
Jan. 3, 2020 Argus Leader - New law finally puts illegal Robocallers on notice Sen.John Thune
Jan. 2, 2020 Tweet - "Neat to see the innovative technology at @B9Creations in Rapid City. The possibilities for #3Dprinting are endless. Looking forward to seeing how this SD company helps reshape the world in the new decade." Sen.John Thune
Dec. 31, 2019 Tweet - "It's official. Last night, @POTUS signed my #TRACEDAct that will help combat annoying and illegal #robocalls -- It's now the law of the land. Proud to see this legislation through from start to finish." Sen.John Thune
Dec. 20, 2019 Tweet - "Read more about my TRACED Act, legislation to combat illegal and abusive robocalls, that now heads to the president's desk to be signed into law. @WSJ" Sen.John Thune
Dec. 19, 2019 President Expected to Sign Thune-Markey Bill to Crack Down on Illegal Robocalls Sen.John Thune, ...
Dec. 19, 2019 Tweet - "BREAKING: My bill, which lays important groundwork to combat annoying and illegal robocalls, was just approved with near-unanimous support in the Senate. Now it's on to the president's desk to be signed into law." Sen.John Thune
Dec. 16, 2019 Tweet - "TRACED Act "is what good, old-fashioned legislating looks like." Read what @washingtonpost has to say about my bipartisan legislation to combat illegal robocalls" Sen.John Thune
Dec. 13, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Commissioner of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission - Walberg, Welch Lead Letter to FCC Chairman Pai on Closing Digital Divide Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Dec. 12, 2019 Tweet - ""[Wicker and Thune] introduced the amended bill after working for more than a year to find the best way to expand access to 5G, especially in rural areas."" Sen.John Thune
Dec. 11, 2019 Tweet - ".@SenateCommerce approved the #5GSpectrumAct, which Chairman @SenatorWicker & I intro'd last month. If we don't win the race to #5G, we're going to lose out on the economic benefit that comes with it. Our bill would ensure mid-band spectrum is made available in the market ASAP." Sen.John Thune
Dec. 11, 2019 Thune Statement on Committee Passage of 5G Spectrum Act Sen.John Thune
Dec. 10, 2019 Rounds Cyber Consortia Provision Included in Final NDAA Package Sen.Mike Rounds
Dec. 10, 2019 Tweet - "As we approach the two-year anniversary of the @FCC repealing former Chairman Wheeler's depression-era net neutrality rules, it's important to note that none of Democrats' apocalyptic predictions about internet speeds slowing to a crawl have become a reality." Sen.John Thune
Dec. 9, 2019 Tweet - "For America's rural communities to flourish, they need access to services that are on par with those in urban areas. Joined @SenAmyKlobuchar and 46 of our Senate colleagues in sending a letter urging the FCC to prioritize rural broadband. Full letter" Sen.John Thune
Dec. 9, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Commissioner of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission - Thune, Klobuchar Lead Colleagues in Urging FCC to Prioritize Rural Broadband Sen.John Thune, ...
Dec. 8, 2019 Dakota War College - South Dakota Leading the Way Sen.John Thune
Dec. 5, 2019 Hearing of the Communications, Technology, Innovation, and the Internet Subcommittee of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Thune, Hearing on the Evolution of Next-Generation Technologies: Implementing MOBILE NOW Sen.John Thune
Dec. 5, 2019 Tweet - "Glad to have Sioux Falls Mayor @PaulTenHaken in town to testify at my subcommittee hearing on implementation of #MOBILENOW. It was good to hear how my legislation, which was signed into law last year, has helped Sioux Falls lead the way in the #5G revolution." Sen.John Thune
Dec. 5, 2019 Hearing of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Thune, Hearing on Examining Legislative Proposals to Protect Consumer Data Privacy Sen.John Thune
Dec. 5, 2019 Tweet - "I appreciate Chairman @AjitPaiFCC's focus on making sure rural areas, like the areas in my home state of South Dakota, have access to next-generation wireless technology." Sen.John Thune
Dec. 4, 2019 Thune, Markey Statement on House Passage of the TRACED Act Sen.John Thune, ...
Dec. 4, 2019 Tweet - "Our #bipartisan #TRACEDAct passed the House & is one step closer to becoming law. I've yet to meet anyone who doesn't hate annoying robocalls that spam your phone at all hours of the day. Our bill helps to tackle these illegal calls. Look forward to consideration in the Senate." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 27, 2019 Tweet - "The final bill text for my #TracedAct is now public -- another important step in our effort to tackle annoying and unwanted robocalls. Bill text" Sen.John Thune
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Great to see the new 5G cells are up and running in Sioux Falls --one of the first cities in the entire country to have them." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Glad to see the @FCC took my recommendation and included Dr. Adelaine from @SDState as part of this important task force." Sen.John Thune
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