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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Jan. 26, 2022 Tweet: As of today, the unconstitutional federal vaccine mandate for private sector workers is withdrawn -- a huge win for personal freedom.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. 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 Letter to Senate Colleagues - Portman, Finance Republicans Stress Innovation-Killing Government Price Control Mandates Must Not Become Law Sen. John Thune, ...
Jan. 20, 2022 Thune Grades President Biden's First Year in Office Sen. John Thune
Jan. 18, 2022 Tweet: @SenatorTimScott & I recently introduced a bill that would help put a stop to Democrats' reckless spending, which has already worsened inflation and increased prices on everything from groceries to gasoline. 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, ...
Dec. 16, 2021 Letter to Hon. Jerome Powell, Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, Hon. Jelena McWilliams, Chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Hon. Michael Hsu, Acting Comptroller of the Currency, Hon. Todd Harper, Chairman of the National Credit Union Administration, and Hon. Glen Smith, Chairman of the Farm Credit Administration - As Inflation Soars, Thune, Boozman Lead Colleagues in Standing up for Farmers and Ranchers Sen. John Thune, ...
Dec. 15, 2021 Tweet - "Fewer options & higher costs -- that's Democrats' idea for childcare reform. A liberal think tank estimated their plan would RAISE costs $13,000 per child. But, Dems have shown they aren't interested in facts or figures, they've set their sights on socialism & aren't looking back." Sen. John Thune
Dec. 14, 2021 Tweet - "The last time inflation was this bad, E.T. was premiering in theaters. Rather than passing their $5 trillion down payment on socialism, Democrats should phone home and hear from their constituents about the rising cost of nearly everything in our economy." 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. 7, 2021 Tweet - "One of the most expensive parts of Biden's "Build Back Better" plan lowers taxes for wealthy Americans living/working in states with a high state income tax. South Dakotans shouldn't have to subsidize wealthy people who choose to live in states with high taxes like NY/CA." Sen. John Thune
Dec. 2, 2021 Letter to Hon. Charles P. Rettig, Commissioner Internal Revenue Service - ProPublica Leak Sen. John Thune, ...
Nov. 30, 2021 Tweet - ". @SecretaryPete , do you mean families who *can afford to* buy electric vehicles? This couldn't be more out of touch. Gas prices are at a 7-yr high and the Biden administration thinks that radical "Green New Deal" policies are the solution." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 23, 2021 Letter to Chairman Maffel, Federal Maritime Commission - Crapo, Risch, Colleagues Raise Concerns Over New Container Shipping Fees at Ports Sen. John Thune, ...
Nov. 18, 2021 Tweet - "Get ready for one of your most expensive Thanksgivings ever. #Bidenflation" Sen. John Thune
Nov. 18, 2021 Tweet - "Dems love to claim their policies help average Americans, but an enormous part of #BuildBackBroker gives BILLIONS to rich Americans in states like New York & California. It's comical watching Dems try to spin how this provision helps anyone other than wealthy coastal elites." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 18, 2021 Tweet - "Millionaire coastal elites may be able to absorb double-digit inflation with ease, but American families who live by a strict weekly budget for food, gas, rent, utilities, etc. are being hit hard by the Dems' inflationary policies." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 17, 2021 Tweet - "Inflation is costing a typical American household $175 every single month." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 17, 2021 Thune: Democrats' Inflation Will Make Thanksgiving the Most Expensive in History Sen. John Thune
Nov. 17, 2021 Tweet - "We're in for one of the most expensive Thanksgivings ever. Compared to last year… (Money bag)Turkey is up 18% (Chart with upwards trend) Gas prices are at a 7-year high (Warning sign) Cost to heat SD homes is expected to increase 50% to 100% Biden's #BuildBackBroker socialist spending plan would push inflation even higher." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 15, 2021 Blackburn Statement On Infrastructure Sen. Mike Rounds
Nov. 8, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Senators Write To Biden Calling For Increased Digital Trade In The Indo-Pacific Sen. John Thune, ...
Oct. 28, 2021 Tweet - "Updated folks from the Black Hills Forest Resource Association on my meeting yesterday with @forestservice Chief Randy Moore. I'll continue advocating for proper management of the Black Hills National Forest." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 27, 2021 Tweet - "Met w/ @forestservice Chief Randy Moore to press him on the importance of proactively managing the Black Hills National Forest to maintain forest health & support the local economy. We'll keep pressing on this issue. I appreciate @JohnBoozman & @SenJohnBarrasso joining the effort." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 27, 2021 Tweet - "Met w/ @forestservice Chief Randy Moore to press him on the importance of proactively managing the Black Hills National Forest to maintain forest health & support the local economy. We'll keep pressing on this issue. I appreciate @JohnBoozman & @SenJohnBarrasso joining the effort." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 26, 2021 Tweet - "Everyday Americans don't care about Glasgow, they care about gas prices. Everything is more expensive right now as people fill up their trucks, heat their homes, and cook their food. It would be a mistake to try and drag the United States into a new economy-killing climate deal." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 21, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Graves and Colleagues Label Supply Chain Crisis as Another Poor Decision That Was Avoidable Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Oct. 20, 2021 Tweet - "Americans are paying more for energy, gasoline, food, housing, and much more. The money that Americans earn is buying them less & less every day. Ds can't downplay this anymore. Inflation is not fake, it is not temporary -- it's very real." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 19, 2021 Tweet - "Utilities in South Dakota are already projecting a 50% to 100% increase for the season. Why? 1. Pres. Biden's war on American energy (starting with canceling Keystone XL day one in office) 2. Inflation (which will get even worse if Dems spend TRILLIONS more)" Sen. John Thune
Oct. 13, 2021 Tweet - "Inflation is at the highest point in 30 yrs, & it's hitting Americans' wallets hard. Consumer prices increased more in Sept than predicted, & gas prices are up 42% over the last year. Dems' plan to flood the economy with $3.5 trillion in gov't spending will make matters worse." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 7, 2021 Tweet - "Dismal #JobsReport today. U.S. job growth fell to the slowest pace of the year. There are millions of job openings, but Americans are leaving the workforce in staggering numbers. Dem promises of tax hikes & "free everything" isn't helping job growth or rising inflation." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 14, 2021 Cassidy, Crapo Introduce Bill to Protect Taxpayer Rights and Privacy Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Sept. 1, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Charles Schumer, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy - Incorporate EPSCoR Provisions in the Conference Bill Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Aug. 12, 2021 Letter to Our Fellow Americans - Tillis Co-Leads Letter Calling On Democrats To Take Full Responsibility For Their Partisan, Out-of-Control Spending Sen. John Thune, ...
Aug. 10, 2021 Letter to Our Fellow Americans - Senator Fischer Joins Republican Colleagues Pledging to Not Raise the Debt Ceiling Sen. John Thune, ...
July 1, 2021 Lankford, Blackburn Work to End Taxpayer Support for Abortion Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
June 24, 2021 Johnson, Spanberger Introduce Butcher Block Act for Cattle Producers Rep. Dusty Johnson
June 17, 2021 Johnson, O'halleran Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Rapid City Metropolitan Status Rep. Dusty Johnson
March 24, 2021 Letter to Honorable Tom Vilsack, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - Feenstra Leads Colleagues in Urging Secretary Vilsack to Unfreeze CFAP, Provide Authorized Assistance for Biofuels Producers Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
March 15, 2021 Letter to Honorable Tom Vilsack, Department of Agriculture - Bennet, Moran, Johnson, Craig Urge Secretary Vilsack to Prioritize Support for Small Meatpackers in American Rescue Plan Implementation Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Feb. 24, 2021 Tweet - "Less than 10% of the $1.9 trillion partisan "COVID relief" bill Democrats are pushing goes directly to combatting #COVID19. Yes, less than TEN percent. Makes you wonder where the other 90% of taxpayer dollars will be spent … Can anybody say "liberal wish list"?" Sen. John Thune
Feb. 23, 2021 Tweet - "The so-called "COVID relief" bill (only 10% goes directly to COVID) being pushed through Congress by Dems would raise the minimum wage to $15/hour in all 50 states. This is BAD policy that will cost Americans 1.4 million jobs. Dems must stop pushing these job-killing policies." Sen. John Thune
Feb. 8, 2021 Johnson: Cancelling Keystone Hurts Everyday Americans Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Feb. 4, 2021 Tweet - "President Biden pledged to be a president "for all Americans." What about these Americans whose jobs & businesses have been flattened by his executive orders? It's not enough to talk about unity. It has to be matched with action." Sen. John Thune
Jan. 19, 2021 Letter to Hon. Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the U.S Small Business Administration - Rounds, Colleagues: Stop Illegal PPP Loans to Planned Parenthood Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Jan. 15, 2021 Tweet - "More help is here for businesses still struggling from #COVID. Many community banks and credit unions can start accepting applications for #PPP round two today. This program has been a lifeline for business owners & small biz employees." Sen. John Thune
Date Title Politician
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. 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. 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 Letter to Senate Colleagues - Portman, Finance Republicans Stress Innovation-Killing Government Price Control Mandates Must Not Become Law Sen.John Thune, ...
Jan. 20, 2022 Thune Grades President Biden's First Year in Office Sen.John Thune
Jan. 18, 2022 Tweet: @SenatorTimScott & I recently introduced a bill that would help put a stop to Democrats' reckless spending, which has already worsened inflation and increased prices on everything from groceries to gasoline. 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, ...
Dec. 16, 2021 Letter to Hon. Jerome Powell, Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, Hon. Jelena McWilliams, Chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Hon. Michael Hsu, Acting Comptroller of the Currency, Hon. Todd Harper, Chairman of the National Credit Union Administration, and Hon. Glen Smith, Chairman of the Farm Credit Administration - As Inflation Soars, Thune, Boozman Lead Colleagues in Standing up for Farmers and Ranchers Sen.John Thune, ...
Dec. 15, 2021 Tweet - "Fewer options & higher costs -- that's Democrats' idea for childcare reform. A liberal think tank estimated their plan would RAISE costs $13,000 per child. But, Dems have shown they aren't interested in facts or figures, they've set their sights on socialism & aren't looking back." Sen.John Thune
Dec. 14, 2021 Tweet - "The last time inflation was this bad, E.T. was premiering in theaters. Rather than passing their $5 trillion down payment on socialism, Democrats should phone home and hear from their constituents about the rising cost of nearly everything in our economy." 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. 7, 2021 Tweet - "One of the most expensive parts of Biden's "Build Back Better" plan lowers taxes for wealthy Americans living/working in states with a high state income tax. South Dakotans shouldn't have to subsidize wealthy people who choose to live in states with high taxes like NY/CA." Sen.John Thune
Dec. 2, 2021 Letter to Hon. Charles P. Rettig, Commissioner Internal Revenue Service - ProPublica Leak Sen.John Thune, ...
Nov. 30, 2021 Tweet - ". @SecretaryPete , do you mean families who *can afford to* buy electric vehicles? This couldn't be more out of touch. Gas prices are at a 7-yr high and the Biden administration thinks that radical "Green New Deal" policies are the solution." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 23, 2021 Letter to Chairman Maffel, Federal Maritime Commission - Crapo, Risch, Colleagues Raise Concerns Over New Container Shipping Fees at Ports Sen.John Thune, ...
Nov. 18, 2021 Tweet - "Get ready for one of your most expensive Thanksgivings ever. #Bidenflation" Sen.John Thune
Nov. 18, 2021 Tweet - "Dems love to claim their policies help average Americans, but an enormous part of #BuildBackBroker gives BILLIONS to rich Americans in states like New York & California. It's comical watching Dems try to spin how this provision helps anyone other than wealthy coastal elites." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 18, 2021 Tweet - "Millionaire coastal elites may be able to absorb double-digit inflation with ease, but American families who live by a strict weekly budget for food, gas, rent, utilities, etc. are being hit hard by the Dems' inflationary policies." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 17, 2021 Tweet - "Inflation is costing a typical American household $175 every single month." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 17, 2021 Thune: Democrats' Inflation Will Make Thanksgiving the Most Expensive in History Sen.John Thune
Nov. 17, 2021 Tweet - "We're in for one of the most expensive Thanksgivings ever. Compared to last year… (Money bag)Turkey is up 18% (Chart with upwards trend) Gas prices are at a 7-year high (Warning sign) Cost to heat SD homes is expected to increase 50% to 100% Biden's #BuildBackBroker socialist spending plan would push inflation even higher." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 15, 2021 Blackburn Statement On Infrastructure Sen.Mike Rounds
Nov. 8, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Senators Write To Biden Calling For Increased Digital Trade In The Indo-Pacific Sen.John Thune, ...
Oct. 28, 2021 Tweet - "Updated folks from the Black Hills Forest Resource Association on my meeting yesterday with @forestservice Chief Randy Moore. I'll continue advocating for proper management of the Black Hills National Forest." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 27, 2021 Tweet - "Met w/ @forestservice Chief Randy Moore to press him on the importance of proactively managing the Black Hills National Forest to maintain forest health & support the local economy. We'll keep pressing on this issue. I appreciate @JohnBoozman & @SenJohnBarrasso joining the effort." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 27, 2021 Tweet - "Met w/ @forestservice Chief Randy Moore to press him on the importance of proactively managing the Black Hills National Forest to maintain forest health & support the local economy. We'll keep pressing on this issue. I appreciate @JohnBoozman & @SenJohnBarrasso joining the effort." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 26, 2021 Tweet - "Everyday Americans don't care about Glasgow, they care about gas prices. Everything is more expensive right now as people fill up their trucks, heat their homes, and cook their food. It would be a mistake to try and drag the United States into a new economy-killing climate deal." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 21, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Graves and Colleagues Label Supply Chain Crisis as Another Poor Decision That Was Avoidable Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Oct. 20, 2021 Tweet - "Americans are paying more for energy, gasoline, food, housing, and much more. The money that Americans earn is buying them less & less every day. Ds can't downplay this anymore. Inflation is not fake, it is not temporary -- it's very real." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 19, 2021 Tweet - "Utilities in South Dakota are already projecting a 50% to 100% increase for the season. Why? 1. Pres. Biden's war on American energy (starting with canceling Keystone XL day one in office) 2. Inflation (which will get even worse if Dems spend TRILLIONS more)" Sen.John Thune
Oct. 13, 2021 Tweet - "Inflation is at the highest point in 30 yrs, & it's hitting Americans' wallets hard. Consumer prices increased more in Sept than predicted, & gas prices are up 42% over the last year. Dems' plan to flood the economy with $3.5 trillion in gov't spending will make matters worse." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 7, 2021 Tweet - "Dismal #JobsReport today. U.S. job growth fell to the slowest pace of the year. There are millions of job openings, but Americans are leaving the workforce in staggering numbers. Dem promises of tax hikes & "free everything" isn't helping job growth or rising inflation." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 14, 2021 Cassidy, Crapo Introduce Bill to Protect Taxpayer Rights and Privacy Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Sept. 1, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Charles Schumer, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy - Incorporate EPSCoR Provisions in the Conference Bill Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Aug. 12, 2021 Letter to Our Fellow Americans - Tillis Co-Leads Letter Calling On Democrats To Take Full Responsibility For Their Partisan, Out-of-Control Spending Sen.John Thune, ...
Aug. 10, 2021 Letter to Our Fellow Americans - Senator Fischer Joins Republican Colleagues Pledging to Not Raise the Debt Ceiling Sen.John Thune, ...
July 1, 2021 Lankford, Blackburn Work to End Taxpayer Support for Abortion Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
June 24, 2021 Johnson, Spanberger Introduce Butcher Block Act for Cattle Producers Rep.Dusty Johnson
June 17, 2021 Johnson, O'halleran Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Rapid City Metropolitan Status Rep.Dusty Johnson
March 24, 2021 Letter to Honorable Tom Vilsack, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - Feenstra Leads Colleagues in Urging Secretary Vilsack to Unfreeze CFAP, Provide Authorized Assistance for Biofuels Producers Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
March 15, 2021 Letter to Honorable Tom Vilsack, Department of Agriculture - Bennet, Moran, Johnson, Craig Urge Secretary Vilsack to Prioritize Support for Small Meatpackers in American Rescue Plan Implementation Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Feb. 24, 2021 Tweet - "Less than 10% of the $1.9 trillion partisan "COVID relief" bill Democrats are pushing goes directly to combatting #COVID19. Yes, less than TEN percent. Makes you wonder where the other 90% of taxpayer dollars will be spent … Can anybody say "liberal wish list"?" Sen.John Thune
Feb. 23, 2021 Tweet - "The so-called "COVID relief" bill (only 10% goes directly to COVID) being pushed through Congress by Dems would raise the minimum wage to $15/hour in all 50 states. This is BAD policy that will cost Americans 1.4 million jobs. Dems must stop pushing these job-killing policies." Sen.John Thune
Feb. 8, 2021 Johnson: Cancelling Keystone Hurts Everyday Americans Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Feb. 4, 2021 Tweet - "President Biden pledged to be a president "for all Americans." What about these Americans whose jobs & businesses have been flattened by his executive orders? It's not enough to talk about unity. It has to be matched with action." Sen.John Thune
Jan. 19, 2021 Letter to Hon. Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the U.S Small Business Administration - Rounds, Colleagues: Stop Illegal PPP Loans to Planned Parenthood Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Jan. 15, 2021 Tweet - "More help is here for businesses still struggling from #COVID. Many community banks and credit unions can start accepting applications for #PPP round two today. This program has been a lifeline for business owners & small biz employees." Sen.John Thune
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