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Feb. 15, 2022 Tweet - "The U.S. government serves at the pleasure of the people, who should be able to visit their Capitol building when they're in Washington. Glad to join @SenatorHagerty resolution with @SenateGOP to say Capitol Hill shouldn't be closed when the rest of America is open." Sen. John Thune
Feb. 14, 2022 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security and Martin Walsh, U.S. Department of Labor - Sen. Cramer, Bipartisan Colleagues Call for More H-2B Visas to Support Seasonal Small Businesses Sen. John Thune, ...
Feb. 14, 2022 America's Drug Crisis Rep. Dusty Johnson
Feb. 10, 2022 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security and Hon. Martin Walsh, Secretary of Labor - Warner, Kaine Urge Biden Administration to Ensure Virginia Seafood Processors Receive Necessary Visas Sen. John Thune, ...
Feb. 10, 2022 Tweet - "Parents in South Dakota are better equipped to ensure the safety of their children than bureaucrats in Washington. It's a massive overreach from the federal government to be mandating that Head Start students, as young as two years old, wear masks." Sen. John Thune
Feb. 9, 2022 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary Department of Homeland Security, and Hon. Martin Walsh, Secretary of Department of Labor, Bennet, Hickenlooper Urge Biden Administration To Address Labor Shortages With Visa Cap Relief Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Feb. 2, 2022 Tweet - "President Biden and Vice President Harris won't acknowledge the magnitude of our border security problems. What kind of message does it send to those seeking to come to the U.S. illegally?" Sen. John Thune
Feb. 1, 2022 Tweet - "Reminder: We're in the middle of the worst border crisis in U.S. history -- 2 million+ illegal border crossing attempts in 2021 alone. Pres. Biden still refuses to visit the border, & his border czar, VP Harris, has been completely AWOL." Sen. John Thune
Jan. 26, 2022 McBath Joins Colleagues to Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Prevent Substance Abuse Among Students Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Jan. 25, 2022 Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Romney Joins Effort to Protect Faith-Based Child Welfare Providers Sen. John Thune, ...
Jan. 20, 2022 Tweet: Biden ignored warnings about rolling back effective immigration policies, giving a green light to traffickers & driving a humanitarian crisis on our southern border. I joined over 100 lawmakers in requesting a full accounting of the Biden administration's failed border policies. Sen. John Thune
Jan. 20, 2022 Letter to Senate Colleagues - Portman, Finance Republicans Stress Innovation-Killing Government Price Control Mandates Must Not Become Law Sen. John Thune, ...
Jan. 20, 2022 Letter to Hon. Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General Dept. of Homeland Security - Womack Pushes for Answers on Border Crisis Sen. John Thune, ...
Jan. 13, 2022 Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Dept. of Education - Sen. Johnson Joins Sen. Scott, Colleagues in Demanding Answers from Sec. Cardona on Plan to Label Parents "Domestic Terrorists" Sen. John Thune, ...
Dec. 25, 2021 Tweet - "Christmas is a time to celebrate the birth of Jesus and his message of kindness and compassion for all people and to share special moments with those we love and hold dear. May God bless you and your family in this season of joy. Merry Christmas!" Sen. John Thune
Dec. 25, 2021 Tweet - "Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas. Best holiday wishes from our family to yours." Sen. John Thune
Dec. 21, 2021 Letter to Hon. Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State; Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Visa Processing to Address Farm Labor Shortages Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Dec. 19, 2021 Tweet - "I'm sad to hear about the passing of my friend, Senator Johnny Isakson. Johnny always said there are two kinds of people in the world: friends and future friends. It says everything you need to know about him. Kimberley and I are keeping his family in our prayers." Sen. John Thune
Dec. 16, 2021 Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - SENS. CRUZ, SCOTT, REP. NORMAN SEND LETTER URGING HHS SEC. BECERRA TO PROTECT FAITH-BASED CHILD WELFARE PROVIDERS Sen. John Thune, ...
Dec. 16, 2021 Thune, McClain Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Protect Toddlers From Federal Mandates Sen. John Thune, ...
Dec. 9, 2021 Tweet - "I appreciate Sisseton-Wahpeton Tribal Chairman Hopkins and tribal council members taking the time to meet with me today. We had a good conversation about their infrastructure and law enforcement-related priorities." Sen. John Thune
Dec. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Every Senate Republican just stood up against President Biden's overbearing vaccine mandate on American workers. The measure passed w/ bipartisan support, but President Biden is still expected to veto it & continue his heavy-handed, government-knows-best strategy." Sen. John Thune
Dec. 8, 2021 Tweet - "It may be easy for a wealthy Democrat politician to dismiss high inflation, but for families living paycheck to paycheck, the higher cost of groceries, heating, or gas can mean tough decisions -- like choosing between heating the house or filling up the car to get to work." Sen. John Thune
Dec. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Washington bureaucrats have no business slapping heavy-handed mandates on private companies or infringing on Americans' freedoms & privacy. I encourage everyone to get vaccinated, but I DO NOT support Biden's vaccine mandates on American workers. My vote today will reflect that." Sen. John Thune
Dec. 7, 2021 Tweet - "The cowardly attack on Pearl Harbor led the U.S. into a war that would later define a generation of Americans. We'll never forget the lives lost or the brave Americans who raced to enemy shores to defend freedom. Tribute to Sen. Dole, Marcella LeBeau, & the Greatest Generation." Sen. John Thune
Dec. 5, 2021 Tweet - "Senator Bob Dole was a distinguished statesman & WWII hero who truly lived a life of purpose in service to our country. America is a better place because of his many contributions. Kimberley and I are sending prayers to Elizabeth and his entire family." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 18, 2021 Letter to Hon. Debra Haaland, Secretary of the Interior - Delegation Requests Additional Funding to Address Safety Hazards for SWO Law Enforcement Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Nov. 5, 2021 Thune Opposes Biden Vaccine Mandate, Moves to Nullify It Sen. John Thune
Nov. 4, 2021 Tweet - "Giving illegal migrants taxpayer-funded settlements of nearly half a million dollars *per person* is an insult to the hard-working Americans who would pay for this outrageous plan." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 3, 2021 Tweet - "The decision to get vaccinated is a personal choice. Every American should have the freedom to make it for themselves. I personally chose to get vaccinated, and I encourage others to as well, but NO ONE should be forced to do so by Washington bureaucrats." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 3, 2021 Tweet - "First, with relaxed border policies, President Biden sent the message that our southern border was open for all who wanted to enter. Now, he is signaling that crossing the border could mean a taxpayer-funded payout for families. Instead of solving crises, Biden just creates more." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 2, 2021 Tweet - "Yes, President Biden is actually considering paying nearly $1 million settlements to migrant families who crossed into the U.S. illegally. This is insulting to every hard-working taxpayer & would only encourage more people to make the dangerous journey to our southern border." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 2, 2021 Tweet - "$450,000 is more than SIX TIMES the median household income in our country. Add this to the list of absurd ideas coming out of the admin. President Biden might as well pay the cartels and traffickers directly." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 29, 2021 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services, and Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States - Armstrong Joins Letter Slamming the Biden Administration's Plan to Pay Illegal Immigrants $450,000 Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Oct. 28, 2021 Thune: Democrats Continue to Have Misplaced Priorities Sen. John Thune
Oct. 27, 2021 Tweet - "It has been 4,758 days since President Biden *drove by* the southern border." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 22, 2021 Tweet - "Republicans are standing up for Americans' privacy. Big gov't shouldn't be able to snoop through your bank activity. That's what Dems are planning, but we're fighting against this government overreach." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 19, 2021 Sens. Cruz, Lankford, Rep. Hartzler Stand For Coach's Right to Pray Sen. John Thune, ...
Oct. 15, 2021 Rounds Announces $11.2 Million Grant Awarded to South Dakota School of Mines and Technology for DoD Cold Weather Research Sen. Mike Rounds
Oct. 13, 2021 Tweet - "It's unbelievable -- yet sadly predictable-- that the Biden administration's open border policies would lead to this. As the White House denies and ignores the #BidenBorderCrisis, it only continues to grow." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 12, 2021 Lummis, Senators, Introduce Bill to Protect Second Amendment Rights on Federal Land Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 11, 2021 Tweet - "It's Native Americans' Day in South Dakota. We honor the proud culture & contributions of the Lakota, Dakota, & Nakota people. Native American heritage is woven into the fabric of our state & this nation. I'm proud to join South Dakotans in celebrating our tribal citizens today." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 9, 2021 Tweet - "Even with the highest attempted border crossings in 20 years--more than a 300% increase since August 2020--the president keeps doubling down on his #BidenBorderCrisis. Rather than enforcing our laws and securing our border, he's given cartels and traffickers the green light." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 7, 2021 Sens. Cruz, Crapo, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Protect Second Amendment Rights on Federal Land Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 7, 2021 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security- Blackburn, GOP Colleagues Press DHS for Answers On Release Of Haitian Migrants Into U.S. Sen. John Thune, ...
Oct. 6, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security in the United States Department of Homeland Security - Kennedy, Cornyn, colleagues press Biden administration for answers on release of illegal immigrants into U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 6, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas - Secretary of Homeland Security - Provide Answers on Release of Haitian Migrants into US Sen. John Thune, ...
Oct. 1, 2021 Tweet - "In August CBP encountered 208,887 people attempting to cross our southern border. 208,887 people *in a single month.* That's more than the population of Sioux Falls -- the largest city in South Dakota." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 1, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President - Biden's Effort to Increase Oversight, Regulations on Guns Sen. John Thune, ...
Sept. 30, 2021 Tweet - "The Biden border crisis is endangering communities across the country. I spoke with SD sheriffs, & they're seeing the effects in our state. Butte County Sheriff Fred Lamphere said the problem with drugs is worse than he's ever seen from meth & fentanyl pouring across the border." Sen. John Thune
Date Title Politician
Feb. 15, 2022 Tweet - "The U.S. government serves at the pleasure of the people, who should be able to visit their Capitol building when they're in Washington. Glad to join @SenatorHagerty resolution with @SenateGOP to say Capitol Hill shouldn't be closed when the rest of America is open." Sen.John Thune
Feb. 14, 2022 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security and Martin Walsh, U.S. Department of Labor - Sen. Cramer, Bipartisan Colleagues Call for More H-2B Visas to Support Seasonal Small Businesses Sen.John Thune, ...
Feb. 14, 2022 America's Drug Crisis Rep.Dusty Johnson
Feb. 10, 2022 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security and Hon. Martin Walsh, Secretary of Labor - Warner, Kaine Urge Biden Administration to Ensure Virginia Seafood Processors Receive Necessary Visas Sen.John Thune, ...
Feb. 10, 2022 Tweet - "Parents in South Dakota are better equipped to ensure the safety of their children than bureaucrats in Washington. It's a massive overreach from the federal government to be mandating that Head Start students, as young as two years old, wear masks." Sen.John Thune
Feb. 9, 2022 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary Department of Homeland Security, and Hon. Martin Walsh, Secretary of Department of Labor, Bennet, Hickenlooper Urge Biden Administration To Address Labor Shortages With Visa Cap Relief Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Feb. 2, 2022 Tweet - "President Biden and Vice President Harris won't acknowledge the magnitude of our border security problems. What kind of message does it send to those seeking to come to the U.S. illegally?" Sen.John Thune
Feb. 1, 2022 Tweet - "Reminder: We're in the middle of the worst border crisis in U.S. history -- 2 million+ illegal border crossing attempts in 2021 alone. Pres. Biden still refuses to visit the border, & his border czar, VP Harris, has been completely AWOL." Sen.John Thune
Jan. 26, 2022 McBath Joins Colleagues to Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Prevent Substance Abuse Among Students Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Jan. 25, 2022 Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Romney Joins Effort to Protect Faith-Based Child Welfare Providers Sen.John Thune, ...
Jan. 20, 2022 Tweet: Biden ignored warnings about rolling back effective immigration policies, giving a green light to traffickers & driving a humanitarian crisis on our southern border. I joined over 100 lawmakers in requesting a full accounting of the Biden administration's failed border policies. Sen.John Thune
Jan. 20, 2022 Letter to Senate Colleagues - Portman, Finance Republicans Stress Innovation-Killing Government Price Control Mandates Must Not Become Law Sen.John Thune, ...
Jan. 20, 2022 Letter to Hon. Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General Dept. of Homeland Security - Womack Pushes for Answers on Border Crisis Sen.John Thune, ...
Jan. 13, 2022 Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Dept. of Education - Sen. Johnson Joins Sen. Scott, Colleagues in Demanding Answers from Sec. Cardona on Plan to Label Parents "Domestic Terrorists" Sen.John Thune, ...
Dec. 25, 2021 Tweet - "Christmas is a time to celebrate the birth of Jesus and his message of kindness and compassion for all people and to share special moments with those we love and hold dear. May God bless you and your family in this season of joy. Merry Christmas!" Sen.John Thune
Dec. 25, 2021 Tweet - "Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas. Best holiday wishes from our family to yours." Sen.John Thune
Dec. 21, 2021 Letter to Hon. Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State; Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Visa Processing to Address Farm Labor Shortages Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Dec. 19, 2021 Tweet - "I'm sad to hear about the passing of my friend, Senator Johnny Isakson. Johnny always said there are two kinds of people in the world: friends and future friends. It says everything you need to know about him. Kimberley and I are keeping his family in our prayers." Sen.John Thune
Dec. 16, 2021 Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - SENS. CRUZ, SCOTT, REP. NORMAN SEND LETTER URGING HHS SEC. BECERRA TO PROTECT FAITH-BASED CHILD WELFARE PROVIDERS Sen.John Thune, ...
Dec. 16, 2021 Thune, McClain Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Protect Toddlers From Federal Mandates Sen.John Thune, ...
Dec. 9, 2021 Tweet - "I appreciate Sisseton-Wahpeton Tribal Chairman Hopkins and tribal council members taking the time to meet with me today. We had a good conversation about their infrastructure and law enforcement-related priorities." Sen.John Thune
Dec. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Every Senate Republican just stood up against President Biden's overbearing vaccine mandate on American workers. The measure passed w/ bipartisan support, but President Biden is still expected to veto it & continue his heavy-handed, government-knows-best strategy." Sen.John Thune
Dec. 8, 2021 Tweet - "It may be easy for a wealthy Democrat politician to dismiss high inflation, but for families living paycheck to paycheck, the higher cost of groceries, heating, or gas can mean tough decisions -- like choosing between heating the house or filling up the car to get to work." Sen.John Thune
Dec. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Washington bureaucrats have no business slapping heavy-handed mandates on private companies or infringing on Americans' freedoms & privacy. I encourage everyone to get vaccinated, but I DO NOT support Biden's vaccine mandates on American workers. My vote today will reflect that." Sen.John Thune
Dec. 7, 2021 Tweet - "The cowardly attack on Pearl Harbor led the U.S. into a war that would later define a generation of Americans. We'll never forget the lives lost or the brave Americans who raced to enemy shores to defend freedom. Tribute to Sen. Dole, Marcella LeBeau, & the Greatest Generation." Sen.John Thune
Dec. 5, 2021 Tweet - "Senator Bob Dole was a distinguished statesman & WWII hero who truly lived a life of purpose in service to our country. America is a better place because of his many contributions. Kimberley and I are sending prayers to Elizabeth and his entire family." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 18, 2021 Letter to Hon. Debra Haaland, Secretary of the Interior - Delegation Requests Additional Funding to Address Safety Hazards for SWO Law Enforcement Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Nov. 5, 2021 Thune Opposes Biden Vaccine Mandate, Moves to Nullify It Sen.John Thune
Nov. 4, 2021 Tweet - "Giving illegal migrants taxpayer-funded settlements of nearly half a million dollars *per person* is an insult to the hard-working Americans who would pay for this outrageous plan." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 3, 2021 Tweet - "The decision to get vaccinated is a personal choice. Every American should have the freedom to make it for themselves. I personally chose to get vaccinated, and I encourage others to as well, but NO ONE should be forced to do so by Washington bureaucrats." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 3, 2021 Tweet - "First, with relaxed border policies, President Biden sent the message that our southern border was open for all who wanted to enter. Now, he is signaling that crossing the border could mean a taxpayer-funded payout for families. Instead of solving crises, Biden just creates more." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 2, 2021 Tweet - "Yes, President Biden is actually considering paying nearly $1 million settlements to migrant families who crossed into the U.S. illegally. This is insulting to every hard-working taxpayer & would only encourage more people to make the dangerous journey to our southern border." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 2, 2021 Tweet - "$450,000 is more than SIX TIMES the median household income in our country. Add this to the list of absurd ideas coming out of the admin. President Biden might as well pay the cartels and traffickers directly." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 29, 2021 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services, and Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States - Armstrong Joins Letter Slamming the Biden Administration's Plan to Pay Illegal Immigrants $450,000 Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Oct. 28, 2021 Thune: Democrats Continue to Have Misplaced Priorities Sen.John Thune
Oct. 27, 2021 Tweet - "It has been 4,758 days since President Biden *drove by* the southern border." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 22, 2021 Tweet - "Republicans are standing up for Americans' privacy. Big gov't shouldn't be able to snoop through your bank activity. That's what Dems are planning, but we're fighting against this government overreach." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 19, 2021 Sens. Cruz, Lankford, Rep. Hartzler Stand For Coach's Right to Pray Sen.John Thune, ...
Oct. 15, 2021 Rounds Announces $11.2 Million Grant Awarded to South Dakota School of Mines and Technology for DoD Cold Weather Research Sen.Mike Rounds
Oct. 13, 2021 Tweet - "It's unbelievable -- yet sadly predictable-- that the Biden administration's open border policies would lead to this. As the White House denies and ignores the #BidenBorderCrisis, it only continues to grow." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 12, 2021 Lummis, Senators, Introduce Bill to Protect Second Amendment Rights on Federal Land Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 11, 2021 Tweet - "It's Native Americans' Day in South Dakota. We honor the proud culture & contributions of the Lakota, Dakota, & Nakota people. Native American heritage is woven into the fabric of our state & this nation. I'm proud to join South Dakotans in celebrating our tribal citizens today." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 9, 2021 Tweet - "Even with the highest attempted border crossings in 20 years--more than a 300% increase since August 2020--the president keeps doubling down on his #BidenBorderCrisis. Rather than enforcing our laws and securing our border, he's given cartels and traffickers the green light." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 7, 2021 Sens. Cruz, Crapo, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Protect Second Amendment Rights on Federal Land Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 7, 2021 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security- Blackburn, GOP Colleagues Press DHS for Answers On Release Of Haitian Migrants Into U.S. Sen.John Thune, ...
Oct. 6, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security in the United States Department of Homeland Security - Kennedy, Cornyn, colleagues press Biden administration for answers on release of illegal immigrants into U.S. Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 6, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas - Secretary of Homeland Security - Provide Answers on Release of Haitian Migrants into US Sen.John Thune, ...
Oct. 1, 2021 Tweet - "In August CBP encountered 208,887 people attempting to cross our southern border. 208,887 people *in a single month.* That's more than the population of Sioux Falls -- the largest city in South Dakota." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 1, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President - Biden's Effort to Increase Oversight, Regulations on Guns Sen.John Thune, ...
Sept. 30, 2021 Tweet - "The Biden border crisis is endangering communities across the country. I spoke with SD sheriffs, & they're seeing the effects in our state. Butte County Sheriff Fred Lamphere said the problem with drugs is worse than he's ever seen from meth & fentanyl pouring across the border." Sen.John Thune
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