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May 19, 2020 Coronavirus Sen. John Thune
May 18, 2020 Tweet - "I'll be on @keloland with @SenatorRounds & @RepDustyJohnson tonight to answer questions and give an update on the federal government's #COVID19 response. Tune in" Sen. John Thune
May 15, 2020 Tweet - "We brought the Senate back to Washington to look at serious items and spent the last two weeks at work: hearing from experts on #COVID19, passing critical national security legislation, & monitoring the effectiveness of relief efforts already being implemented." Sen. John Thune
May 15, 2020 Letter to Chairman Pai, Commissioner O'Rielly, Commissioner Rosenworcel, Commissioner Starks, and Commissioner Carr - Inhofe, 31 Bipartisan Senators Urge FCC to Reconsider 'Harmful,' 'Hurried' Ligado Order Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 14, 2020 Tweet - "Republicans will stand firm & pursue liability protections for Americans at the front line of the #COVID response/reopening. This is about protecting doctors, hospitals, schools, mom and pop restaurants -- people who are living in fear of being frivolously sued." Sen. John Thune
May 14, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke with @hughhewitt about a viable #Phase4 #COVID19 relief bill. I told him that anything that passes the Senate has to be #bipartisan, but, sadly, it's hard to find any moderate Dem to sit down with because they're so held hostage to the House agenda." Sen. John Thune
May 14, 2020 Tweet - "Was on the air with @hughhewitt this AM. We spoke about House Dems' massive new spending package that's really a grab bag of Dem agenda items disguised as #COVID19 relief. As was said, it mentions cannabis more times than it mentions jobs. Nobody is taking it seriously." Sen. John Thune
May 13, 2020 Tweet - "House Dems unveiled a $3 trillion #COVID19 bill. $3 TRILLION -- all borrowed on the backs of our children & grandchildren. We haven't yet seen all the effects of the $2.4 trillion we already provided. Once that's been fully allocated, we will have a better sense if more is needed." Sen. John Thune
May 13, 2020 Tweet - "Just left a @SenateCommerce hearing on broadband during #COVID19. It's clear that access to reliable internet services is a key part of what's kept our society turning during this crisis (i.e. distance learning for students, teleworking, and essential telehealth services)." Sen. John Thune
May 13, 2020 Hearing of the Senate Commerce, Science. and Transportation Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Thune, Hearing on The State of Broadband Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. John Thune
May 13, 2020 Usa Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2020 Sen. John Thune
May 12, 2020 Tweet - "Democrats are blatantly using the #COVID19 crisis to try to implement their own liberal agenda." Sen. John Thune
May 12, 2020 Executive Calendar Sen. John Thune
May 12, 2020 Tweet - "House Dems' bill includes tons of non-#COVID19 items. I keep hearing this bill branded as "CARES 2." They're trying to tie it to GOP's bipartisan #CARESACT to disguise their bad policy. It's a stretch to even call this a Phase IV approach since it has no chance of becoming law." Sen. John Thune
May 12, 2020 Rounds Introduces Legislation to Provide State Flexibility in Using CARES Act Funds Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - As Nation Faces Meat and Poultry Shortage, King Urges Inclusion of New Markets for State-Inspected Meat and Poultry Act in Next Pandemic Relief Bill Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 11, 2020 Tweet - "Governors shouldn't attempt to cash in on American workers who are coming into states to help fight #COVID19. A hefty tax bill isn't the "thank you" our health care workers & first responders deserve. I have a bill to simplify tax issues for these workers." Sen. John Thune
May 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House , and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Durbin Joins Bipartisan Group Of Senators In Urging Indemnity Support For Pork Producers Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 8, 2020 Argus Leader - America Doesn't Give Up Sen. John Thune
May 8, 2020 Tweet - "I was glad to be back in Washington this week. In times of crisis, Congress is an essential industry for Americans. If we're asking nurses, grocery workers, truck drivers, & other Americans to go into work, their elected officials certainly should as well." Sen. John Thune
May 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Peterson Leads Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers in Asking for FEMA Help on Livestock Depopulation, Disposal Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
May 8, 2020 Tweet - "South Dakota is proud Ellsworth AFB is the preferred choice for hosting the future B-21, ensuring the base's contribution to our national security for decades come.; Reminder: B-21 basing scoping comment period closes tomorrow." Sen. John Thune
May 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - King Leads Bipartisan Effort Urging Senate to Support Charitable Nonprofits in Next Coronavirus Relief Package Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 7, 2020 Committee Leaders Introduce Data Privacy Bill Sen. John Thune, ...
May 6, 2020 Executive Session Sen. John Thune
May 6, 2020 Tweet - "When we think of heroism, we think of acts of superhuman courage & self-sacrifice. And, in these days of the #COVID pandemic, nurses have displayed special courage and quiet heroism as they continue to save lives knowing they are placing their own health in danger. #ThankANurse" Sen. John Thune
May 6, 2020 Tweet - "The South Dakota delegation is getting together later today for a call to discuss #COVID19 & answer South Dakotans' questions. You can join the call to ask questions or listen in. Time: 4:20 PM CT Phone number: 877-229-8493 Pin: 115923 @SenatorRounds @RepDustyJohnson" Sen. John Thune
May 5, 2020 Executive Session Sen. John Thune
May 5, 2020 Tweet - "All set up in my D.C. office. Even though we're back in Washington, I'm still taking a lot of my meetings virtually to help protect everyone's health and safety." Sen. John Thune
May 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, United States Secretary of State - Fitzpatrick Joins Overwhelming Bipartisan Majority of House Members Calls On Administration To Extend Iran Arms Embargo Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
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
May 1, 2020 Argus Leader - Helping small businesses weather this storm Sen. John Thune
May 1, 2020 Tweet - "Loved this clip. When Americans face challenges, the best of humanity shines through." Sen. John Thune
April 30, 2020 Thune, Wicker, Moran, Blackburn Announce Plans to Introduce Data Privacy Bill Sen. John Thune, ...
April 30, 2020 Tweet - "We're working to pass protections that require companies to provide Americans w/ more transparency & control over their personal health data during #COVID19. Businesses should be held accountable if they are collecting people's data without their knowledge or permission." Sen. John Thune
April 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - DeGette leads 181 Members of Congress in urging relief for science and medical research community Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
April 28, 2020 Tweet - "#AmericaStrong" Sen. John Thune
April 27, 2020 Tweet - "Remember there's no amount of federal spending in Washington that can substitute for a dynamic economy. We'll do whatever it takes to respond to this crisis & get America back on its feet, but to fully recover, we need to address the health emergency & safely reopen the economy." Sen. John Thune
April 27, 2020 Tweet - "Distance doesn't have to divide us." Sen. John Thune
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 26, 2020 Tweet - "Henley stopped by to help out today. Tomorrow she'll have a new baby sister or brother when Larissa goes in for #3. My money's on a girl. #quarantinebaby #socialdistancing" Sen. John Thune
April 24, 2020 Argus Leader - The American spirit is stronger than ever before 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 - "I'm very sorry to hear this. My prayers are with you, your family, and all of those Americans who've experienced loss at the hands of this horrible virus." Sen. John Thune
April 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Congressman Costa Leads 126 Members in Calling on President to Ensure Direct Relief to Farmers and Producers in the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
April 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Russell Vought, Acting Dir. of the Office of Management and Budget - Shaheen & Hassan Call for Relief for Local News Media During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. John Thune, ...
April 22, 2020 Tweet - "Effective and widely available testing is going to be one of the keys to winning the fight against #COVID19. I support investing in additional manufacturing & looking into innovative ways to develop and administer tests across the country ASAP." Sen. John Thune
April 21, 2020 Letter to HHS Chief Information Officer Jose Arrieta, Admiral Brett Giroir, Assistant Secretary of Department of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Loeffler Asks HHS for Tools to Help States Safely Reopen The Economy Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
April 21, 2020 Tweet - "TOMORROW I'll be hosting a LIVE tele-town hall to hear from South Dakotans, discuss #COVID19, and answer questions. Click here to participate: Details" Sen. John Thune
April 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Klobuchar, Rounds Urge Administration to Make Certain Veterans Receive the Care they Deserve During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Date Title Politician
May 19, 2020 Coronavirus Sen.John Thune
May 18, 2020 Tweet - "I'll be on @keloland with @SenatorRounds & @RepDustyJohnson tonight to answer questions and give an update on the federal government's #COVID19 response. Tune in" Sen.John Thune
May 15, 2020 Tweet - "We brought the Senate back to Washington to look at serious items and spent the last two weeks at work: hearing from experts on #COVID19, passing critical national security legislation, & monitoring the effectiveness of relief efforts already being implemented." Sen.John Thune
May 15, 2020 Letter to Chairman Pai, Commissioner O'Rielly, Commissioner Rosenworcel, Commissioner Starks, and Commissioner Carr - Inhofe, 31 Bipartisan Senators Urge FCC to Reconsider 'Harmful,' 'Hurried' Ligado Order Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 14, 2020 Tweet - "Republicans will stand firm & pursue liability protections for Americans at the front line of the #COVID response/reopening. This is about protecting doctors, hospitals, schools, mom and pop restaurants -- people who are living in fear of being frivolously sued." Sen.John Thune
May 14, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke with @hughhewitt about a viable #Phase4 #COVID19 relief bill. I told him that anything that passes the Senate has to be #bipartisan, but, sadly, it's hard to find any moderate Dem to sit down with because they're so held hostage to the House agenda." Sen.John Thune
May 14, 2020 Tweet - "Was on the air with @hughhewitt this AM. We spoke about House Dems' massive new spending package that's really a grab bag of Dem agenda items disguised as #COVID19 relief. As was said, it mentions cannabis more times than it mentions jobs. Nobody is taking it seriously." Sen.John Thune
May 13, 2020 Tweet - "House Dems unveiled a $3 trillion #COVID19 bill. $3 TRILLION -- all borrowed on the backs of our children & grandchildren. We haven't yet seen all the effects of the $2.4 trillion we already provided. Once that's been fully allocated, we will have a better sense if more is needed." Sen.John Thune
May 13, 2020 Tweet - "Just left a @SenateCommerce hearing on broadband during #COVID19. It's clear that access to reliable internet services is a key part of what's kept our society turning during this crisis (i.e. distance learning for students, teleworking, and essential telehealth services)." Sen.John Thune
May 13, 2020 Hearing of the Senate Commerce, Science. and Transportation Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Thune, Hearing on The State of Broadband Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.John Thune
May 13, 2020 Usa Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2020 Sen.John Thune
May 12, 2020 Tweet - "Democrats are blatantly using the #COVID19 crisis to try to implement their own liberal agenda." Sen.John Thune
May 12, 2020 Executive Calendar Sen.John Thune
May 12, 2020 Tweet - "House Dems' bill includes tons of non-#COVID19 items. I keep hearing this bill branded as "CARES 2." They're trying to tie it to GOP's bipartisan #CARESACT to disguise their bad policy. It's a stretch to even call this a Phase IV approach since it has no chance of becoming law." Sen.John Thune
May 12, 2020 Rounds Introduces Legislation to Provide State Flexibility in Using CARES Act Funds Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - As Nation Faces Meat and Poultry Shortage, King Urges Inclusion of New Markets for State-Inspected Meat and Poultry Act in Next Pandemic Relief Bill Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 11, 2020 Tweet - "Governors shouldn't attempt to cash in on American workers who are coming into states to help fight #COVID19. A hefty tax bill isn't the "thank you" our health care workers & first responders deserve. I have a bill to simplify tax issues for these workers." Sen.John Thune
May 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House , and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Durbin Joins Bipartisan Group Of Senators In Urging Indemnity Support For Pork Producers Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 8, 2020 Argus Leader - America Doesn't Give Up Sen.John Thune
May 8, 2020 Tweet - "I was glad to be back in Washington this week. In times of crisis, Congress is an essential industry for Americans. If we're asking nurses, grocery workers, truck drivers, & other Americans to go into work, their elected officials certainly should as well." Sen.John Thune
May 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Peterson Leads Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers in Asking for FEMA Help on Livestock Depopulation, Disposal Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
May 8, 2020 Tweet - "South Dakota is proud Ellsworth AFB is the preferred choice for hosting the future B-21, ensuring the base's contribution to our national security for decades come.; Reminder: B-21 basing scoping comment period closes tomorrow." Sen.John Thune
May 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - King Leads Bipartisan Effort Urging Senate to Support Charitable Nonprofits in Next Coronavirus Relief Package Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 7, 2020 Committee Leaders Introduce Data Privacy Bill Sen.John Thune, ...
May 6, 2020 Executive Session Sen.John Thune
May 6, 2020 Tweet - "When we think of heroism, we think of acts of superhuman courage & self-sacrifice. And, in these days of the #COVID pandemic, nurses have displayed special courage and quiet heroism as they continue to save lives knowing they are placing their own health in danger. #ThankANurse" Sen.John Thune
May 6, 2020 Tweet - "The South Dakota delegation is getting together later today for a call to discuss #COVID19 & answer South Dakotans' questions. You can join the call to ask questions or listen in. Time: 4:20 PM CT Phone number: 877-229-8493 Pin: 115923 @SenatorRounds @RepDustyJohnson" Sen.John Thune
May 5, 2020 Executive Session Sen.John Thune
May 5, 2020 Tweet - "All set up in my D.C. office. Even though we're back in Washington, I'm still taking a lot of my meetings virtually to help protect everyone's health and safety." Sen.John Thune
May 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, United States Secretary of State - Fitzpatrick Joins Overwhelming Bipartisan Majority of House Members Calls On Administration To Extend Iran Arms Embargo Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
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
May 1, 2020 Argus Leader - Helping small businesses weather this storm Sen.John Thune
May 1, 2020 Tweet - "Loved this clip. When Americans face challenges, the best of humanity shines through." Sen.John Thune
April 30, 2020 Thune, Wicker, Moran, Blackburn Announce Plans to Introduce Data Privacy Bill Sen.John Thune, ...
April 30, 2020 Tweet - "We're working to pass protections that require companies to provide Americans w/ more transparency & control over their personal health data during #COVID19. Businesses should be held accountable if they are collecting people's data without their knowledge or permission." Sen.John Thune
April 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - DeGette leads 181 Members of Congress in urging relief for science and medical research community Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
April 28, 2020 Tweet - "#AmericaStrong" Sen.John Thune
April 27, 2020 Tweet - "Remember there's no amount of federal spending in Washington that can substitute for a dynamic economy. We'll do whatever it takes to respond to this crisis & get America back on its feet, but to fully recover, we need to address the health emergency & safely reopen the economy." Sen.John Thune
April 27, 2020 Tweet - "Distance doesn't have to divide us." Sen.John Thune
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 26, 2020 Tweet - "Henley stopped by to help out today. Tomorrow she'll have a new baby sister or brother when Larissa goes in for #3. My money's on a girl. #quarantinebaby #socialdistancing" Sen.John Thune
April 24, 2020 Argus Leader - The American spirit is stronger than ever before 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 - "I'm very sorry to hear this. My prayers are with you, your family, and all of those Americans who've experienced loss at the hands of this horrible virus." Sen.John Thune
April 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Congressman Costa Leads 126 Members in Calling on President to Ensure Direct Relief to Farmers and Producers in the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
April 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Russell Vought, Acting Dir. of the Office of Management and Budget - Shaheen & Hassan Call for Relief for Local News Media During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.John Thune, ...
April 22, 2020 Tweet - "Effective and widely available testing is going to be one of the keys to winning the fight against #COVID19. I support investing in additional manufacturing & looking into innovative ways to develop and administer tests across the country ASAP." Sen.John Thune
April 21, 2020 Letter to HHS Chief Information Officer Jose Arrieta, Admiral Brett Giroir, Assistant Secretary of Department of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Loeffler Asks HHS for Tools to Help States Safely Reopen The Economy Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
April 21, 2020 Tweet - "TOMORROW I'll be hosting a LIVE tele-town hall to hear from South Dakotans, discuss #COVID19, and answer questions. Click here to participate: Details" Sen.John Thune
April 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Klobuchar, Rounds Urge Administration to Make Certain Veterans Receive the Care they Deserve During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
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