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Politician
Dec. 11, 2018
Executive Session
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 27, 2018
Executive Session
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 16, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Delegation Invites Veteran Affairs Secretary to Hot Springs VA Facility in South Dakota
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 10, 2018
Inhofe, Rounds, Reed, Duckworth, Heller and Peters Introduce Legislation to Commemorate End of WWII
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 1, 2018
Rounds: South Dakota Veterans Cemetery One Step Closer to Becoming Reality
Sen. Mike Rounds
Oct. 1, 2018
Tweet - "Great news for South Dakota veterans -- @VANatCemeteries will provide a grant to establish a state veterans cemetery in Sioux Falls. Our heroes deserve to be honored near their families and communities."
Sen. John Thune
Sept. 25, 2018
Thune Welcomes Honor Flight Veterans to D.C.
Sen. John Thune
Sept. 25, 2018
Tweet - "Recognizing and thanking our veterans is one of the greatest honors and privileges I have as a senator."
Sen. John Thune
Sept. 17, 2018
Rounds, Hirono Introduce Bill to Provide Transparency to Veterans Considering Enrolling in School
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Aug. 9, 2018
Letter to Chairman Cheryl Mason, Board of Veterans' Appeals - Tester, Rounds Call for VA to Expand Rural Veterans' Access to Appeal Hearings
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
July 23, 2018
Brown, Rounds Secure Provision to Help Veterans Land Good-Paying Jobs in Final Defense Bill Set to Become Law
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
July 23, 2018
Senate Confirms Robert Wilkie to Lead VA
Sen. Mike Rounds
July 10, 2018
Rounds Statement on Committee Confirmation of Robert Wilkie to be VA Secretary
Sen. Mike Rounds
June 27, 2018
Letter to Randy Reeves, Under Secretary for Memorial Affairs of the National Cemetery Administration - Thune, Rounds, and Noem Express Support for New East River Veteran Cemetery
Sen. John Thune, ...
May 25, 2018
Tweet - "Glad @POTUS signed my bill to expand the Black Hills National Cemetery. This years-long initiative will help to continue honoring our heroes -- now and for generations to come."
Sen. John Thune
May 25, 2018
Tweet - "It was a productive week in Congress: *#RightToTry *The #VAMISSIONAct *#Relief4MainStreet *Confirming more of @POTUS's nominees Big wins for the American people, and there's more to come."
Sen. John Thune
May 23, 2018
Tweet - "The VA Mission Act, legislation that significantly reforms the Department of Veterans Affairs' health care delivery system, just passed the Senate. Read my statement -->"
Sen. John Thune
May 23, 2018
Thune Statement on Passage of VA MISSION Act
Sen. John Thune
May 19, 2018
Showing Gratitude to South Dakota's Veterans and Servicemembers
Sen. Mike Rounds
May 18, 2018
Service and Sacrifice
Sen. John Thune
May 16, 2018
Tweet - "Glad to see my bill that will double the size of the Black Hills National Cemetery and help honor our veterans for generations to come will finally head to the president for his signature."
Sen. John Thune
May 16, 2018
Thune-Rounds-Enzi Bill to Double Size of Black Hills Veterans Cemetery Heads to President
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 15, 2018
Thune Greets South Dakota Veterans at D.C. War Memorials
Sen. John Thune
May 15, 2018
Tweet - "Humbled to meet with WWII, Korea, and Vietnam #veterans who traveled from South Dakota to D.C. with the Midwest #HonorFlight program. God bless our veterans. #GreatestGeneration"
Sen. John Thune
April 25, 2018
Brown, Rounds Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Veterans Secure Good-Paying Jobs
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
April 13, 2018
Letter to Lieutenant General Timothy Kadavy, Director of the Army National Guard - Kansas Delegation Leads Call to Preserve Military Funeral Honors Program
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
April 4, 2018
Letter to the Hon Robert L. Wilkie Jr., Acting Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs - Rounds Urges VA to Make Timely Payments to Community Providers
Sen. Mike Rounds
March 15, 2018
Letter to the Hon. David Shulkin, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Delegation Presses Veterans Affairs Secretary on Future of Hot Springs Facility
Sen. John Thune, ...
Feb. 12, 2018
Rounds, Colleagues Urge VA to Honor Veterans' Emergency Care Claims
Sen. Mike Rounds
Feb. 9, 2018
Letter to the Honorable David J. Shulkin, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Honor Veterans' Emergency Care Claims
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Jan. 11, 2018
Rounds Statement on VA Rule Change to Begin Reimbursing Veterans for Emergency Care
Sen. Mike Rounds
Dec. 23, 2017
Bill to Double Size of Black Hills Veterans Cemetery Passes Senate
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Dec. 22, 2017
Bill to Double Size of Black Hills Veterans Cemetery Passes Senate
Sen. Mike Rounds
Nov. 9, 2017
For Many South Dakota Families, Every Day is Veterans Day
Sen. John Thune
Sept. 19, 2017
Thune, Schatz Reintroduce Bill to Make Annual Veteran Cost of Living Adjustment Automatic
Sen. John Thune, ...
Sept. 13, 2017
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018
Sen. Mike Rounds
Aug. 25, 2017
Making Good on America's Commitment to Our Veterans
Sen. John Thune
Aug. 16, 2017
Rounds Statement on President Signing Post-9/11 GI Bill Into Law
Sen. Mike Rounds
Aug. 1, 2017
Letter to the Hon. David Shulkin, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Thune Urges Prioritization of Veterans Crisis Line on VA Website
Sen. John Thune
July 24, 2017
Rounds, Hoeven Reintroduce Veterans Access to Long Term Care and Health Services Act
Sen. Mike Rounds
July 20, 2017
Rounds Cosponsors Legislation to Reform Post-9/11 GI Bill
Sen. Mike Rounds
June 23, 2017
Thune Statement on Signing of the VA Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act
Sen. John Thune
June 19, 2017
Rounds, Durbin Introduce Bill to Help Families of Wounded Warriors
Sen. Mike Rounds
June 19, 2017
Durbin, Rounds Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Help Families Of Wounded Warriors
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
June 14, 2017
Rounds: Today's VA Announcement will Save Countless Veterans from Incurring Improper Health Care Costs
Sen. Mike Rounds
June 8, 2017
Rounds, Blumenthal Introduce Legislation to Provide Flexibility Regarding Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits for Family Members
Sen. Mike Rounds
June 6, 2017
Rounds, Manchin Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Give Purple Heart Recipients Full Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits
Sen. Mike Rounds
June 6, 2017
Thune Welcomes Senate Passage of the Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act
Sen. John Thune
June 6, 2017
Rounds Statement on Senate Passage of VA Accountability Legislation
Sen. Mike Rounds
May 24, 2017
VA Committee Passes Rubio, Isakson, Tester Accountability Bill
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Date
Title
Politician
Dec. 11, 2018
Executive Session
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 27, 2018
Executive Session
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 16, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Delegation Invites Veteran Affairs Secretary to Hot Springs VA Facility in South Dakota
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 10, 2018
Inhofe, Rounds, Reed, Duckworth, Heller and Peters Introduce Legislation to Commemorate End of WWII
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 1, 2018
Rounds: South Dakota Veterans Cemetery One Step Closer to Becoming Reality
Sen.Mike Rounds
Oct. 1, 2018
Tweet - "Great news for South Dakota veterans -- @VANatCemeteries will provide a grant to establish a state veterans cemetery in Sioux Falls. Our heroes deserve to be honored near their families and communities."
Sen.John Thune
Sept. 25, 2018
Thune Welcomes Honor Flight Veterans to D.C.
Sen.John Thune
Sept. 25, 2018
Tweet - "Recognizing and thanking our veterans is one of the greatest honors and privileges I have as a senator."
Sen.John Thune
Sept. 17, 2018
Rounds, Hirono Introduce Bill to Provide Transparency to Veterans Considering Enrolling in School
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Aug. 9, 2018
Letter to Chairman Cheryl Mason, Board of Veterans' Appeals - Tester, Rounds Call for VA to Expand Rural Veterans' Access to Appeal Hearings
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
July 23, 2018
Brown, Rounds Secure Provision to Help Veterans Land Good-Paying Jobs in Final Defense Bill Set to Become Law
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
July 23, 2018
Senate Confirms Robert Wilkie to Lead VA
Sen.Mike Rounds
July 10, 2018
Rounds Statement on Committee Confirmation of Robert Wilkie to be VA Secretary
Sen.Mike Rounds
June 27, 2018
Letter to Randy Reeves, Under Secretary for Memorial Affairs of the National Cemetery Administration - Thune, Rounds, and Noem Express Support for New East River Veteran Cemetery
Sen.John Thune, ...
May 25, 2018
Tweet - "Glad @POTUS signed my bill to expand the Black Hills National Cemetery. This years-long initiative will help to continue honoring our heroes -- now and for generations to come."
Sen.John Thune
May 25, 2018
Tweet - "It was a productive week in Congress: *#RightToTry *The #VAMISSIONAct *#Relief4MainStreet *Confirming more of @POTUS's nominees Big wins for the American people, and there's more to come."
Sen.John Thune
May 23, 2018
Tweet - "The VA Mission Act, legislation that significantly reforms the Department of Veterans Affairs' health care delivery system, just passed the Senate. Read my statement -->"
Sen.John Thune
May 23, 2018
Thune Statement on Passage of VA MISSION Act
Sen.John Thune
May 19, 2018
Showing Gratitude to South Dakota's Veterans and Servicemembers
Sen.Mike Rounds
May 18, 2018
Service and Sacrifice
Sen.John Thune
May 16, 2018
Tweet - "Glad to see my bill that will double the size of the Black Hills National Cemetery and help honor our veterans for generations to come will finally head to the president for his signature."
Sen.John Thune
May 16, 2018
Thune-Rounds-Enzi Bill to Double Size of Black Hills Veterans Cemetery Heads to President
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 15, 2018
Thune Greets South Dakota Veterans at D.C. War Memorials
Sen.John Thune
May 15, 2018
Tweet - "Humbled to meet with WWII, Korea, and Vietnam #veterans who traveled from South Dakota to D.C. with the Midwest #HonorFlight program. God bless our veterans. #GreatestGeneration"
Sen.John Thune
April 25, 2018
Brown, Rounds Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Veterans Secure Good-Paying Jobs
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
April 13, 2018
Letter to Lieutenant General Timothy Kadavy, Director of the Army National Guard - Kansas Delegation Leads Call to Preserve Military Funeral Honors Program
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
April 4, 2018
Letter to the Hon Robert L. Wilkie Jr., Acting Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs - Rounds Urges VA to Make Timely Payments to Community Providers
Sen.Mike Rounds
March 15, 2018
Letter to the Hon. David Shulkin, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Delegation Presses Veterans Affairs Secretary on Future of Hot Springs Facility
Sen.John Thune, ...
Feb. 12, 2018
Rounds, Colleagues Urge VA to Honor Veterans' Emergency Care Claims
Sen.Mike Rounds
Feb. 9, 2018
Letter to the Honorable David J. Shulkin, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Honor Veterans' Emergency Care Claims
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Jan. 11, 2018
Rounds Statement on VA Rule Change to Begin Reimbursing Veterans for Emergency Care
Sen.Mike Rounds
Dec. 23, 2017
Bill to Double Size of Black Hills Veterans Cemetery Passes Senate
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Dec. 22, 2017
Bill to Double Size of Black Hills Veterans Cemetery Passes Senate
Sen.Mike Rounds
Nov. 9, 2017
For Many South Dakota Families, Every Day is Veterans Day
Sen.John Thune
Sept. 19, 2017
Thune, Schatz Reintroduce Bill to Make Annual Veteran Cost of Living Adjustment Automatic
Sen.John Thune, ...
Sept. 13, 2017
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018
Sen.Mike Rounds
Aug. 25, 2017
Making Good on America's Commitment to Our Veterans
Sen.John Thune
Aug. 16, 2017
Rounds Statement on President Signing Post-9/11 GI Bill Into Law
Sen.Mike Rounds
Aug. 1, 2017
Letter to the Hon. David Shulkin, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Thune Urges Prioritization of Veterans Crisis Line on VA Website
Sen.John Thune
July 24, 2017
Rounds, Hoeven Reintroduce Veterans Access to Long Term Care and Health Services Act
Sen.Mike Rounds
July 20, 2017
Rounds Cosponsors Legislation to Reform Post-9/11 GI Bill
Sen.Mike Rounds
June 23, 2017
Thune Statement on Signing of the VA Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act
Sen.John Thune
June 19, 2017
Rounds, Durbin Introduce Bill to Help Families of Wounded Warriors
Sen.Mike Rounds
June 19, 2017
Durbin, Rounds Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Help Families Of Wounded Warriors
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
June 14, 2017
Rounds: Today's VA Announcement will Save Countless Veterans from Incurring Improper Health Care Costs
Sen.Mike Rounds
June 8, 2017
Rounds, Blumenthal Introduce Legislation to Provide Flexibility Regarding Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits for Family Members
Sen.Mike Rounds
June 6, 2017
Rounds, Manchin Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Give Purple Heart Recipients Full Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits
Sen.Mike Rounds
June 6, 2017
Thune Welcomes Senate Passage of the Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act
Sen.John Thune
June 6, 2017
Rounds Statement on Senate Passage of VA Accountability Legislation
Sen.Mike Rounds
May 24, 2017
VA Committee Passes Rubio, Isakson, Tester Accountability Bill
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
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