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April 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Tester, Colleagues Urge VA to Expand Telemental Health Services to Veterans During COVID-19 Outbreak Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
March 6, 2020 Argus Leader - "The Veterans Town" Is Stronger Than Ever Sen. John Thune
March 3, 2020 Tweet - "This is BIG news and a huge accomplishment for everyone who worked for years to keep the Hot Springs VA Medical Center open." Sen. John Thune
March 2, 2020 Tweet - "For more than 8 years, we've worked together to preserve Hot Springs - "The Veterans Town" - as a place of healing for America's heroes. I'm glad @SecWilkie accepted our invite to SD to see the historic @DeptVetAffairs campus firsthand & reassured stakeholders it will not close." Sen. John Thune
Feb. 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Delegation Urges VA Secretary to Meet with Veterans and Community Members During Upcoming Hot Springs VA Visit Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Jan. 29, 2020 Tweet - "Glad to welcome veterans from the Gettysburg, South Dakota, #VFW post this morning and thank them for their service. #ThankAVet" Sen. John Thune
Jan. 24, 2020 President Trump Signs Rounds, Tester Memorializing Veterans Act into Law Sen. Mike Rounds
Jan. 23, 2020 Trump Signs Tester, Rounds Memorializing Veterans Act Into Law Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Jan. 14, 2020 What They Are Saying: VA Secretary, Senate & House VA Committee Members Applaud Sen. Moran's Confirmation as Chairman of the Senate VA Committee Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Jan. 12, 2020 Rapid City Journal - THUNE: New Year, same commitment to fighting for South Dakota Sen. John Thune
Dec. 17, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilke, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Delegation Urges Veterans Affair Secretary to Prioritize Hot Springs VA in 2020 Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Dec. 16, 2019 Tester, Thune, Brown, Perdue Introduce Bill to Recognize Unique Housing Needs of Veterans & Rural America Sen. John Thune, ...
Dec. 13, 2019 Rounds, Tester Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Establish Grant Program Honoring Veterans Sen. Mike Rounds
Dec. 12, 2019 Tester, Rounds Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Establish Grant Program Honoring Veterans Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Dec. 11, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mark Calabria, Dir. of the Federal Housing Finance Agency - Sinema leads bipartisan effort ensuring servicemembers and veterans have access to VA home loan benefits Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Nov. 11, 2019 Tweet - "When I look at these photos, I feel so much pride for what my dad, and so many South Dakotans, did in service to our country. This #VeteransDay we show our sincere gratitude to the veterans in our communities. We can never repay the cost of freedom that was earned on our behalf." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 8, 2019 Supporting Veterans Every Day Sen. Mike Rounds
Nov. 8, 2019 Tweet - "The POW/MIA Flag Act is now law. Our men & women in uniform have valiantly chosen to serve in defense of our freedom & security. Displaying a POW/MIA flag to honor those who haven't returned home is the least we can do to recognize these heroes & the sacrifice of their families." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 8, 2019 Thune Statement on POW/MIA Flag Act Being Signed Into Law Sen. John Thune
Nov. 8, 2019 Rounds, Jones Propose Wounded Warriors Fellowship in the Senate Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Nov. 7, 2019 Executive Session Sen. John Thune
Nov. 7, 2019 Tweet - "With #VeteransDay around the corner & a successful mission against #ISIS fresh in our minds, it's particularly difficult to fathom how & why Democrats have chosen to block vital funding for our military. Funding our troops should be the first priority of every member of Congress." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 27, 2019 South Dakota War College - There's No Place I'd Rather Be Sen. John Thune
Oct. 22, 2019 Tweet - "I grew up hearing about Cecil Harris, the WWII fighter pilot ace who took down 24 Japanese airplanes in the Pacific & was one of my father's closest friends, but more South Dakotans should know about his heroism. Happy to see @KELOland telling his story." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 9, 2019 Tweet - "I was proud to present Richard Johnson with a Purple Heart medal at the @DAVHQ in Sioux Falls. Dick was inducted into the Army in 1966 and was wounded in action less than a year later while fighting in Vietnam. It was great to meet him and his family. I thank him for his service." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 3, 2019 Tweet - "Enjoyed seeing the Watertown community come together to welcome home veterans who traveled to Washington to see the monuments erected in their honor. Honored to be a part of this great event and thank these brave men and women for their service." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 24, 2019 Tweet - "Was humbled to welcome so many South Dakota veterans to our nation's capital this morning. Today, these brave Americans will have the chance to see the great memorials around Washington that have been built their honor. I thank them for their selfless service to our country." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 8, 2019 Tweet - "SD has lost a legend. So sorry to hear of the passing of Claude Hone, Marine fighter pilot and WW2 hero. Pictured here w my dad at an "old guys and their airplanes" event from September 2015. RIP Claude. #greatestgeneration #100years #SDproud" Sen. John Thune
Sept. 7, 2019 Tweet - "We lose more than 45,000 Americans every year to suicide, including more than 6,000 veterans. September is #SuicidePreventionMonth. Take the extra time to reach out and #BeThere for someone. The Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 (press 1)" Sen. John Thune
Aug. 5, 2019 Letter to the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Armed Services, the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Armed Services, the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee - Senators Jones and Collins Lead Colleagues in New Push to Repeal Military Widow's Tax Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Aug. 4, 2019 GI bill Senate companion intro'd Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Aug. 1, 2019 Bipartisan Budget Agreement Strengthens the Military and Supports Veterans Sen. Mike Rounds
July 29, 2019 Rounds, Tester Introduce Legislation to Streamline Education Benefits for Veterans Sen. Mike Rounds
July 25, 2019 Tester, Rounds Bipartisan Bill Will Streamline Education Benefits for Veterans Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
July 19, 2019 Rounds, Hirono Reintroduce Legislation to Promote Veteran Small Business Exports Sen. Mike Rounds
June 5, 2019 Rounds, Manchin Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Extend MISSION Act Deadline Sen. Mike Rounds
June 5, 2019 Rounds, Manchin Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Extend MISSION Act Deadline Sen. Mike Rounds
May 14, 2019 Rounds, Colleagues Reintroduce Blue Water Navy Legislation Sen. Mike Rounds
May 6, 2019 Senator Hassan Joins Colleagues in Applauding Senate Passage of Bipartisan National POW/MIA Flag Act Sen. John Thune, ...
April 10, 2019 Rounds, Shaheen Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Assist Veterans & Service Members Exposed to PFAS Contaminants Sen. Mike Rounds
April 10, 2019 Shaheen, Rounds Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Assist Veterans & Service Members Exposed to PFAS Contaminants Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
April 3, 2019 Rounds, Thune Reintroduce Bill to Protect Tribal Veterans' Health Care Sen. Mike Rounds
April 3, 2019 Thune, Rounds Reintroduce Bill to Protect Tribal Veterans' Health Care Sen. John Thune
March 27, 2019 Manchin, Rounds Introduce Bill to Protect Rural Veterans' Access to Healthcare Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
March 27, 2019 Rounds, Manchin Introduce Bill to Protect Rural Veterans' Access to Healthcare Sen. Mike Rounds
March 8, 2019 Tweet - "Yesterday, I joined several colleagues in reintroducing the POW/MIA Flag Act, which would require the POW/MIA flag to be displayed whenever the American flag is displayed on prominent federal properties. More" Sen. John Thune
March 8, 2019 Thune Joins Colleagues in Reintroducing POW/MIA Flag Sen. John Thune
March 7, 2019 Rounds, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Veterans' Economic Security Sen. Mike Rounds
March 7, 2019 Senators Cotton, Warren, Thune and Sinema Reintroduce National POW/MIA Flag Act Sen. John Thune, ...
Feb. 7, 2019 Thune, Schatz Reintroduce Bill to Make Annual Veteran Cost of Living Adjustment Automatic Sen. John Thune, ...
Date Title Politician
April 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Tester, Colleagues Urge VA to Expand Telemental Health Services to Veterans During COVID-19 Outbreak Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
March 6, 2020 Argus Leader - "The Veterans Town" Is Stronger Than Ever Sen.John Thune
March 3, 2020 Tweet - "This is BIG news and a huge accomplishment for everyone who worked for years to keep the Hot Springs VA Medical Center open." Sen.John Thune
March 2, 2020 Tweet - "For more than 8 years, we've worked together to preserve Hot Springs - "The Veterans Town" - as a place of healing for America's heroes. I'm glad @SecWilkie accepted our invite to SD to see the historic @DeptVetAffairs campus firsthand & reassured stakeholders it will not close." Sen.John Thune
Feb. 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Delegation Urges VA Secretary to Meet with Veterans and Community Members During Upcoming Hot Springs VA Visit Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Jan. 29, 2020 Tweet - "Glad to welcome veterans from the Gettysburg, South Dakota, #VFW post this morning and thank them for their service. #ThankAVet" Sen.John Thune
Jan. 24, 2020 President Trump Signs Rounds, Tester Memorializing Veterans Act into Law Sen.Mike Rounds
Jan. 23, 2020 Trump Signs Tester, Rounds Memorializing Veterans Act Into Law Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Jan. 14, 2020 What They Are Saying: VA Secretary, Senate & House VA Committee Members Applaud Sen. Moran's Confirmation as Chairman of the Senate VA Committee Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Jan. 12, 2020 Rapid City Journal - THUNE: New Year, same commitment to fighting for South Dakota Sen.John Thune
Dec. 17, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilke, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Delegation Urges Veterans Affair Secretary to Prioritize Hot Springs VA in 2020 Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Dec. 16, 2019 Tester, Thune, Brown, Perdue Introduce Bill to Recognize Unique Housing Needs of Veterans & Rural America Sen.John Thune, ...
Dec. 13, 2019 Rounds, Tester Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Establish Grant Program Honoring Veterans Sen.Mike Rounds
Dec. 12, 2019 Tester, Rounds Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Establish Grant Program Honoring Veterans Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Dec. 11, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mark Calabria, Dir. of the Federal Housing Finance Agency - Sinema leads bipartisan effort ensuring servicemembers and veterans have access to VA home loan benefits Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Nov. 11, 2019 Tweet - "When I look at these photos, I feel so much pride for what my dad, and so many South Dakotans, did in service to our country. This #VeteransDay we show our sincere gratitude to the veterans in our communities. We can never repay the cost of freedom that was earned on our behalf." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 8, 2019 Supporting Veterans Every Day Sen.Mike Rounds
Nov. 8, 2019 Tweet - "The POW/MIA Flag Act is now law. Our men & women in uniform have valiantly chosen to serve in defense of our freedom & security. Displaying a POW/MIA flag to honor those who haven't returned home is the least we can do to recognize these heroes & the sacrifice of their families." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 8, 2019 Thune Statement on POW/MIA Flag Act Being Signed Into Law Sen.John Thune
Nov. 8, 2019 Rounds, Jones Propose Wounded Warriors Fellowship in the Senate Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Nov. 7, 2019 Executive Session Sen.John Thune
Nov. 7, 2019 Tweet - "With #VeteransDay around the corner & a successful mission against #ISIS fresh in our minds, it's particularly difficult to fathom how & why Democrats have chosen to block vital funding for our military. Funding our troops should be the first priority of every member of Congress." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 27, 2019 South Dakota War College - There's No Place I'd Rather Be Sen.John Thune
Oct. 22, 2019 Tweet - "I grew up hearing about Cecil Harris, the WWII fighter pilot ace who took down 24 Japanese airplanes in the Pacific & was one of my father's closest friends, but more South Dakotans should know about his heroism. Happy to see @KELOland telling his story." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 9, 2019 Tweet - "I was proud to present Richard Johnson with a Purple Heart medal at the @DAVHQ in Sioux Falls. Dick was inducted into the Army in 1966 and was wounded in action less than a year later while fighting in Vietnam. It was great to meet him and his family. I thank him for his service." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 3, 2019 Tweet - "Enjoyed seeing the Watertown community come together to welcome home veterans who traveled to Washington to see the monuments erected in their honor. Honored to be a part of this great event and thank these brave men and women for their service." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 24, 2019 Tweet - "Was humbled to welcome so many South Dakota veterans to our nation's capital this morning. Today, these brave Americans will have the chance to see the great memorials around Washington that have been built their honor. I thank them for their selfless service to our country." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 8, 2019 Tweet - "SD has lost a legend. So sorry to hear of the passing of Claude Hone, Marine fighter pilot and WW2 hero. Pictured here w my dad at an "old guys and their airplanes" event from September 2015. RIP Claude. #greatestgeneration #100years #SDproud" Sen.John Thune
Sept. 7, 2019 Tweet - "We lose more than 45,000 Americans every year to suicide, including more than 6,000 veterans. September is #SuicidePreventionMonth. Take the extra time to reach out and #BeThere for someone. The Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 (press 1)" Sen.John Thune
Aug. 5, 2019 Letter to the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Armed Services, the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Armed Services, the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee - Senators Jones and Collins Lead Colleagues in New Push to Repeal Military Widow's Tax Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Aug. 4, 2019 GI bill Senate companion intro'd Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Aug. 1, 2019 Bipartisan Budget Agreement Strengthens the Military and Supports Veterans Sen.Mike Rounds
July 29, 2019 Rounds, Tester Introduce Legislation to Streamline Education Benefits for Veterans Sen.Mike Rounds
July 25, 2019 Tester, Rounds Bipartisan Bill Will Streamline Education Benefits for Veterans Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
July 19, 2019 Rounds, Hirono Reintroduce Legislation to Promote Veteran Small Business Exports Sen.Mike Rounds
June 5, 2019 Rounds, Manchin Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Extend MISSION Act Deadline Sen.Mike Rounds
June 5, 2019 Rounds, Manchin Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Extend MISSION Act Deadline Sen.Mike Rounds
May 14, 2019 Rounds, Colleagues Reintroduce Blue Water Navy Legislation Sen.Mike Rounds
May 6, 2019 Senator Hassan Joins Colleagues in Applauding Senate Passage of Bipartisan National POW/MIA Flag Act Sen.John Thune, ...
April 10, 2019 Rounds, Shaheen Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Assist Veterans & Service Members Exposed to PFAS Contaminants Sen.Mike Rounds
April 10, 2019 Shaheen, Rounds Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Assist Veterans & Service Members Exposed to PFAS Contaminants Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
April 3, 2019 Rounds, Thune Reintroduce Bill to Protect Tribal Veterans' Health Care Sen.Mike Rounds
April 3, 2019 Thune, Rounds Reintroduce Bill to Protect Tribal Veterans' Health Care Sen.John Thune
March 27, 2019 Manchin, Rounds Introduce Bill to Protect Rural Veterans' Access to Healthcare Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
March 27, 2019 Rounds, Manchin Introduce Bill to Protect Rural Veterans' Access to Healthcare Sen.Mike Rounds
March 8, 2019 Tweet - "Yesterday, I joined several colleagues in reintroducing the POW/MIA Flag Act, which would require the POW/MIA flag to be displayed whenever the American flag is displayed on prominent federal properties. More" Sen.John Thune
March 8, 2019 Thune Joins Colleagues in Reintroducing POW/MIA Flag Sen.John Thune
March 7, 2019 Rounds, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Veterans' Economic Security Sen.Mike Rounds
March 7, 2019 Senators Cotton, Warren, Thune and Sinema Reintroduce National POW/MIA Flag Act Sen.John Thune, ...
Feb. 7, 2019 Thune, Schatz Reintroduce Bill to Make Annual Veteran Cost of Living Adjustment Automatic Sen.John Thune, ...
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