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July 31, 2024
Biden-Harris Economic Policies Leave Working Families in the Dust
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 9, 2023
Thune Slams Biden's Big-Government Labor Policies
Sen. John Thune
Aug. 2, 2023
Thune, Ricketts, Hickenlooper Introduce Bill to Address Seasonal Labor Needs
Sen. John Thune
April 20, 2023
Thune: Julie Su is the Wrong Choice to Lead the U.S. Department of Labor
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 13, 2022
Letter to Martin Walsh, Secretary of Labor - Sens. Braun, Burr, Thune and Rep. Foxx Lead Republican Colleagues in Urging Department of Labor to Protect Independent Contractor Classification
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Sept. 30, 2022
Rounds Introduces Bill to Protect Businesses from SEC Overreach
Sen. Mike Rounds
Sept. 29, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Thune, Johnson Call on Biden to Rescind Unworkable Government Mandate That Would Harm South Dakota Businesses
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Sept. 23, 2022
Thune Introduces Bill to Stop Automakers From Double-Dipping in Electric Vehicle Subsidies
Sen. John Thune
Aug. 3, 2022
Boozman, Stabenow, Booker and Thune Introduce Legislation to Regulate Digital Commodities
Sen. John Thune, ...
July 19, 2022
Letter to the United States Senate - Finance Committee Republicans on Democrats' Plans to Hike Taxes, Kill Jobs and Fuel Inflation
Sen. John Thune, ...
July 5, 2022
Tweet - "Was on the road today stopping by a few of South Dakota's small towns to hear what's on the hearts & minds of South Dakotans in Ipswich, Bowdle, Hosmer, Roscoe, & Eureka. Record high inflation is on everyone's mind and is hurting SD families & businesses."
Sen. John Thune
June 30, 2022
Tweet - "Stopped by Mirror Perfections in Milbank this afternoon to chat with owners and employees. Appreciate them taking the time to show me around and give an update on their small business."
Sen. John Thune
June 27, 2022
Tweet - "Great event today put on by the Sioux Falls Downtown Rotary. It was good to see so many familiar faces like teacher Angie Kuyper and Governor Daugaard."
Sen. John Thune
June 7, 2022
Letter to Joesph R. Biden, President of the United States - West Coast Ports | Sen. Braun leads 15 Senators & 11 Representatives in follow-up letter to President Biden: "Your Administration does not share the same urgency raised by stakeholders and Congress' on West Coast Ports disaster
Sen. John Thune, ...
May 24, 2022
Rounds, Warren Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Directing FTC to Investigate Anticompetitive Practices and Allegations of Antitrust Law Violations in Beef Packing Industry
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 17, 2022
Letter to Martin J. Walsh, Secretary of Labor - Re: Updating the Davis-Bacon Act and Related Regulations
Sen. John Thune, ...
March 28, 2022
Rounds Introduces Legislation to Increase Capital, Investment Opportunities
Sen. Mike Rounds
March 24, 2022
Rounds Reintroduces Legislation to Increase Access to Capital for Startups
Sen. Mike Rounds
March 24, 2022
Rounds, Kaine, Boozman and Hassan Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Boost Hiring of Military Spouses
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
March 11, 2022
Tweet - "The bottom line: We need to get our supply chain moving again, & South Dakota exporters need to be able to get their goods to market in a timely manner for a fair price."
Sen. John Thune
March 7, 2022
Thune, Scott Introduce Legislation to Combat Workforce Challenges
Sen. John Thune, ...
March 4, 2022
Tweet - "Had a great visit to the Silencer Central facility in Sioux Falls today -- what an impressive South Dakota business."
Sen. John Thune
March 1, 2022
Thune, Young, Blackburn, Moran Introduce Legislation to Modernize Consumers' Ability to Receive and Access Personal Electronic Documents
Sen. John Thune, ...
March 1, 2022
Costa's Antitrust Bill Answers Biden's Call on Congress for Shipping Reform During State of the Union
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Feb. 23, 2022
Letter to Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury - Hoeven Calls on Treasury to Help Auto Dealerships Handle Inflation, Supply Chain Shortages
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Feb. 16, 2022
Tweet - "In January, the U.S. inflation rate hit 7.5 percent -- the highest rate in 40 years. After a year of Republicans sounding the alarm, I am glad Dems no longer view this as a "high-class" problem. It's no secret that inflation has the biggest impact on those who can least afford it."
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 15, 2022
Thune: Democrats' Self-Inflicted Inflation Crisis is Hurting South Dakota Families
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. Mike Rounds, ...
Feb. 11, 2022
Johnson & Garamendi Respond to Senate Ocean Shipping Supply Chain Bill
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Feb. 11, 2022
Letter to Hon Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security and Hon. Martin Walsh, Secretary of Labor - Rounds, King Lead Bipartisan Group of 35 Senators To Call for More H-2B Visas to Support Seasonal Small Businesses
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
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 - "New inflation numbers are even worse than expected. This is impacting every American across the country -- food, electricity, & rent are all skyrocketing. As inflation is climbing higher and higher, Biden & Dems are plugging their ears, covering their eyes, and doing nothing."
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 10, 2022
Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, and Hon. Martin J. Walsh, Secretary of Labor - Warner, Kaine Urge Biden Administration to Ensure Virginia Seafood Processors Receive Necessary Visas
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Feb. 9, 2022
Thune: Biden Prioritizes Pet Projects Instead of Addressing Rampant Supply Chain Crisis
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 8, 2022
Thune: Democrats Ignore Soaring Inflation, South Dakota Families Pay the Price
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 4, 2022
Tweet - "Spoke with @sdsoybean about my support for biofuels, the effects of inflation on ag, and my recently introduced shipping reform bill. It would improve access to shipping containers and help expand foreign markets for S.D. soybeans & other goods."
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 4, 2022
Tweet - "It's economics 101: inflation is too many dollars chasing too few goods. Dems' desire to flood the zone with more spending will only make inflation worse. Americans are already feeling the pain at the pump & at the grocery store."
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 3, 2022
Thune, Klobuchar Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Ease Export Shipping Backlogs, Boost U.S. Exports
Sen. John Thune, ...
Feb. 1, 2022
Thune on Fox News: Democrats Missed an Opportunity to Send Putin a Message
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 27, 2022
Tweet: Joined a productive roundtable discussion hosted by @Mitchell_SD & @MitchellCOC about the many issues impacting businesses in Mitchell and the surrounding communities. I appreciate the insightful feedback from folks who stopped by.
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 27, 2022
Tweet: Right now, businesses across South Dakota and the country are facing workforce challenges. Mitchell Technical College is doing a top-notch job preparing their students for successful careers in good-paying jobs.
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 26, 2022
Tweet: As of today, the unconstitutional federal vaccine mandate for private sector workers is withdrawn -- a huge win for personal freedom. I've strongly opposed this counterproductive gov't overreach from day one and will continue to empower South Dakotans to make their own decisions.
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 26, 2022
Tweet: Had lunch with Britton community leaders today. I share their concerns about the direction our country is headed under Pres. Biden. Inflation is a huge burden on SD families & small biz. I'm fighting in Washington to stop Ds' reckless policies & pass important priorities for SD.
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 26, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - Lofgren, Panetta, Costa & Bipartisan Colleagues Urge Biden Admin to Take Further Action to Ease Supply Chain Problems, Allow American Farmers to Fairly Compete Globally
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Jan. 24, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - Costa calls on Biden to take further action on supply chain crisis
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Jan. 20, 2022
Thune Grades President Biden's First Year in Office
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 13, 2022
Thune, Scott Introduce Bill to Combat Democrats' Inflationary Spending
Sen. John Thune, ...
Jan. 12, 2022
Tweet: Who could've predicted that dumping trillions of federal dollars into the economy would skyrocket inflation Americans continue to pay the price for Ds' reckless spending.
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 4, 2022
Thune: Democrats Receive "F" on 2021 Report Card
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 22, 2021
Letter to Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary Dept. of the Treasury - Finance Republicans Demand Treasury Analysis of OECD Agreement
Sen. John Thune, ...
Date
Title
Politician
July 31, 2024
Biden-Harris Economic Policies Leave Working Families in the Dust
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 9, 2023
Thune Slams Biden's Big-Government Labor Policies
Sen.John Thune
Aug. 2, 2023
Thune, Ricketts, Hickenlooper Introduce Bill to Address Seasonal Labor Needs
Sen.John Thune
April 20, 2023
Thune: Julie Su is the Wrong Choice to Lead the U.S. Department of Labor
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 13, 2022
Letter to Martin Walsh, Secretary of Labor - Sens. Braun, Burr, Thune and Rep. Foxx Lead Republican Colleagues in Urging Department of Labor to Protect Independent Contractor Classification
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Sept. 30, 2022
Rounds Introduces Bill to Protect Businesses from SEC Overreach
Sen.Mike Rounds
Sept. 29, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Thune, Johnson Call on Biden to Rescind Unworkable Government Mandate That Would Harm South Dakota Businesses
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Sept. 23, 2022
Thune Introduces Bill to Stop Automakers From Double-Dipping in Electric Vehicle Subsidies
Sen.John Thune
Aug. 3, 2022
Boozman, Stabenow, Booker and Thune Introduce Legislation to Regulate Digital Commodities
Sen.John Thune, ...
July 19, 2022
Letter to the United States Senate - Finance Committee Republicans on Democrats' Plans to Hike Taxes, Kill Jobs and Fuel Inflation
Sen.John Thune, ...
July 5, 2022
Tweet - "Was on the road today stopping by a few of South Dakota's small towns to hear what's on the hearts & minds of South Dakotans in Ipswich, Bowdle, Hosmer, Roscoe, & Eureka. Record high inflation is on everyone's mind and is hurting SD families & businesses."
Sen.John Thune
June 30, 2022
Tweet - "Stopped by Mirror Perfections in Milbank this afternoon to chat with owners and employees. Appreciate them taking the time to show me around and give an update on their small business."
Sen.John Thune
June 27, 2022
Tweet - "Great event today put on by the Sioux Falls Downtown Rotary. It was good to see so many familiar faces like teacher Angie Kuyper and Governor Daugaard."
Sen.John Thune
June 7, 2022
Letter to Joesph R. Biden, President of the United States - West Coast Ports | Sen. Braun leads 15 Senators & 11 Representatives in follow-up letter to President Biden: "Your Administration does not share the same urgency raised by stakeholders and Congress' on West Coast Ports disaster
Sen.John Thune, ...
May 24, 2022
Rounds, Warren Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Directing FTC to Investigate Anticompetitive Practices and Allegations of Antitrust Law Violations in Beef Packing Industry
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 17, 2022
Letter to Martin J. Walsh, Secretary of Labor - Re: Updating the Davis-Bacon Act and Related Regulations
Sen.John Thune, ...
March 28, 2022
Rounds Introduces Legislation to Increase Capital, Investment Opportunities
Sen.Mike Rounds
March 24, 2022
Rounds Reintroduces Legislation to Increase Access to Capital for Startups
Sen.Mike Rounds
March 24, 2022
Rounds, Kaine, Boozman and Hassan Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Boost Hiring of Military Spouses
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
March 11, 2022
Tweet - "The bottom line: We need to get our supply chain moving again, & South Dakota exporters need to be able to get their goods to market in a timely manner for a fair price."
Sen.John Thune
March 7, 2022
Thune, Scott Introduce Legislation to Combat Workforce Challenges
Sen.John Thune, ...
March 4, 2022
Tweet - "Had a great visit to the Silencer Central facility in Sioux Falls today -- what an impressive South Dakota business."
Sen.John Thune
March 1, 2022
Thune, Young, Blackburn, Moran Introduce Legislation to Modernize Consumers' Ability to Receive and Access Personal Electronic Documents
Sen.John Thune, ...
March 1, 2022
Costa's Antitrust Bill Answers Biden's Call on Congress for Shipping Reform During State of the Union
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Feb. 23, 2022
Letter to Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury - Hoeven Calls on Treasury to Help Auto Dealerships Handle Inflation, Supply Chain Shortages
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Feb. 16, 2022
Tweet - "In January, the U.S. inflation rate hit 7.5 percent -- the highest rate in 40 years. After a year of Republicans sounding the alarm, I am glad Dems no longer view this as a "high-class" problem. It's no secret that inflation has the biggest impact on those who can least afford it."
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 15, 2022
Thune: Democrats' Self-Inflicted Inflation Crisis is Hurting South Dakota Families
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.Mike Rounds, ...
Feb. 11, 2022
Johnson & Garamendi Respond to Senate Ocean Shipping Supply Chain Bill
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Feb. 11, 2022
Letter to Hon Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security and Hon. Martin Walsh, Secretary of Labor - Rounds, King Lead Bipartisan Group of 35 Senators To Call for More H-2B Visas to Support Seasonal Small Businesses
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
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 - "New inflation numbers are even worse than expected. This is impacting every American across the country -- food, electricity, & rent are all skyrocketing. As inflation is climbing higher and higher, Biden & Dems are plugging their ears, covering their eyes, and doing nothing."
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 10, 2022
Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, and Hon. Martin J. Walsh, Secretary of Labor - Warner, Kaine Urge Biden Administration to Ensure Virginia Seafood Processors Receive Necessary Visas
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Feb. 9, 2022
Thune: Biden Prioritizes Pet Projects Instead of Addressing Rampant Supply Chain Crisis
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 8, 2022
Thune: Democrats Ignore Soaring Inflation, South Dakota Families Pay the Price
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 4, 2022
Tweet - "Spoke with @sdsoybean about my support for biofuels, the effects of inflation on ag, and my recently introduced shipping reform bill. It would improve access to shipping containers and help expand foreign markets for S.D. soybeans & other goods."
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 4, 2022
Tweet - "It's economics 101: inflation is too many dollars chasing too few goods. Dems' desire to flood the zone with more spending will only make inflation worse. Americans are already feeling the pain at the pump & at the grocery store."
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 3, 2022
Thune, Klobuchar Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Ease Export Shipping Backlogs, Boost U.S. Exports
Sen.John Thune, ...
Feb. 1, 2022
Thune on Fox News: Democrats Missed an Opportunity to Send Putin a Message
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 27, 2022
Tweet: Joined a productive roundtable discussion hosted by @Mitchell_SD & @MitchellCOC about the many issues impacting businesses in Mitchell and the surrounding communities. I appreciate the insightful feedback from folks who stopped by.
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 27, 2022
Tweet: Right now, businesses across South Dakota and the country are facing workforce challenges. Mitchell Technical College is doing a top-notch job preparing their students for successful careers in good-paying jobs.
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 26, 2022
Tweet: As of today, the unconstitutional federal vaccine mandate for private sector workers is withdrawn -- a huge win for personal freedom. I've strongly opposed this counterproductive gov't overreach from day one and will continue to empower South Dakotans to make their own decisions.
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 26, 2022
Tweet: Had lunch with Britton community leaders today. I share their concerns about the direction our country is headed under Pres. Biden. Inflation is a huge burden on SD families & small biz. I'm fighting in Washington to stop Ds' reckless policies & pass important priorities for SD.
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 26, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - Lofgren, Panetta, Costa & Bipartisan Colleagues Urge Biden Admin to Take Further Action to Ease Supply Chain Problems, Allow American Farmers to Fairly Compete Globally
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Jan. 24, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - Costa calls on Biden to take further action on supply chain crisis
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Jan. 20, 2022
Thune Grades President Biden's First Year in Office
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 13, 2022
Thune, Scott Introduce Bill to Combat Democrats' Inflationary Spending
Sen.John Thune, ...
Jan. 12, 2022
Tweet: Who could've predicted that dumping trillions of federal dollars into the economy would skyrocket inflation Americans continue to pay the price for Ds' reckless spending.
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 4, 2022
Thune: Democrats Receive "F" on 2021 Report Card
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 22, 2021
Letter to Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary Dept. of the Treasury - Finance Republicans Demand Treasury Analysis of OECD Agreement
Sen.John Thune, ...
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