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July 26, 2024
Thune, Warner Introduce Legislation to Address Student Debt Crisis
Sen. John Thune
Sept. 5, 2023
Thune Introduces Resolution to Overturn Biden's Latest Student Loan Bailout Scheme
Sen. John Thune
June 30, 2023
Thune Statement on Supreme Court Striking Down President Biden's Student Loan Scheme
Sen. John Thune
June 7, 2023
Thune, Cassidy, Capito Seek Answers on the True Cost of Biden's Loan Forgiveness Actions
Sen. John Thune
June 1, 2023
Thune: It's Time to End Biden's Costly Student Loan Bailout
Sen. John Thune
April 21, 2023
Thune, Scott, Braun, Tuberville Introduce Bill to Grow America's Workforce
Sen. John Thune
March 3, 2023
Biden's Student Loan Bailout: Costly, Shortsighted, and Wrong
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 28, 2023
Thune Criticizes Biden's Reckless Student Loan Forgiveness Plan
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 16, 2023
Thune, Cassidy Introduce the Stop Reckless Student Loan Actions Act
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 16, 2023
Ranking Member Cassidy, Thune, Colleagues Reintroduce Bill to End Biden's Student Loan Pause
Sen. John Thune, ...
Feb. 10, 2023
Letter to Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Cassidy, Foxx, Colleagues Urge Biden Administration to Revoke their Reckless Student Loan Scheme
Sen. John Thune, ...
July 8, 2022
Tweet - "At Lamb's in Onida today, Joe Lamb gave Kimberley a 1932 Yankton College YB which included her gpa and SD sports legend, Smokey Joe Mendel. Also talked ag econ & caught up with another sports legend, ⁦⁦⁦ @SDCoyotes great, Chloe Lamb. Happy 90th Dorothy! #family #legacy"
Sen. John Thune
June 21, 2022
Rounds, Rubio and Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Protect the Rights of Pregnant Students and their Babies
Sen. Mike Rounds
June 9, 2022
Rounds Seeking Fall 2022 Internship Applications
Sen. Mike Rounds
May 24, 2022
Letter to Christi Grimm, Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services - Lankford, Bicameral Members Want Immediate Check On Claims Of Fetal Tissue Research at University of Pittsburgh
Sen. John Thune, ...
April 27, 2022
Tweet - "The vast majority of student loan debt is held by Americans w/ high earning potential (ex. Drs./lawyers). That's who Biden would be helping if he cancels student loan debt -- on the backs of the 64% of Americans w/o a college degree."
Sen. John Thune
April 6, 2022
Tweet - "Can you spot the contradiction? Dems want more COVID funding, for certain toddlers to wear masks, & to extend student loan deferrals, but they're lifting COVID policies that will lead to a border crossing surge. The pandemic is over at the border, but thriving on the playground."
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 27, 2022
ICYMI: Pappas Helps Introduce the Campus Prevention and Recovery Services for Students Act
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Jan. 26, 2022
McBath Joins Colleagues to Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Prevent Substance Abuse Among Students
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
May 18, 2021
House Passes Gallego Veterans Package, including Gallego, Johnson, O'Halleran, and Cole Bill to Support Native Veterans Attending Tribal Colleges and Universities
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
May 13, 2021
Portman, Schatz, Rounds, Coons Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Education Benefits for Veterans
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 5, 2021
ICYMI: House Veterans Affairs Committee Passes Reps. Gallego, Johnson, O'Halleran, Cole Bill to Support Native Veterans Attending Tribal Colleges and Universities
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
April 29, 2021
Tweet - "By incentivizing more talented young Americans to pursue schooling in AI, we can help ensure America remains a world leader in this emerging technology -- and ahead of our competitors like China."
Sen. John Thune
April 21, 2021
Thune, Peters Introduce Legislation to Strengthen Future Federal Workforce's Capabilities in Artificial Intelligence
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 24, 2021
Student Loan Debt
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 5, 2021
Tweet - "Yes, college grads often trade in their cap & gown for debt & uncertainty, but there are more responsible ways to help. My proposal, which allows employers to help employees pay off student loans tax-free, became law the old fashioned way -- with bipartisan support in Congress."
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 2, 2020
Problem Solvers Caucus, Senate Partners Unveil Bipartisan , Bicameral 4-Month Covid-19 Emergency Relief Package
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Oct. 14, 2020
Tweet - "Had a great discussion at @USD 's panel on the business implications of COVID-19 & the challenges/opportunities it could present for South Dakota. Thanks to @USDPresident Gestring & Biz School Dean @Venky4 for inviting me to speak & meet some of their impressive students."
Sen. John Thune
June 5, 2020
Blackburn, Rosen Introduce Bill to Train Our Next Generation of STEM Leaders
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
April 29, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Tester, Moran lead bipartisan call to award Presidential Medal of Freedom to G.I. Bill author
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Feb. 7, 2020
Lennox High School Student Receives Fully Qualified Offer of Appointment to U.S. Naval Academy
Sen. Mike Rounds
Oct. 21, 2019
Tweet - "Republicans have implemented policies to encourage businesses to hire American workers -- resulting in the creation of over 500,000 manufacturing jobs. But some SD manufacturers are struggling to find workers to fill these jobs -- that's where tech colleges can play a role."
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 4, 2019
Tweet - "Attended the groundbreaking for @DakotaWesleyan's new School of Business Innovation and Leadership today. I had the chance to catch up with and meet students, alumni, and staff, all of whom were proud to see their school growing. Go Tigers! #BleedBlue"
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 3, 2019
Tweet - ".@LakeAreaTech is helping prepare students for today's workforce -- with programs from robotics to financial services. I often hear from businesses that have great-paying jobs, but aren't able to find skilled workers to fill them. We should encourage these types of programs."
Sen. John Thune
Sept. 19, 2019
Tweet - "Tonight we celebrated daughter Brittany getting inducted into the @BelmontUniv Athletic Hall of Fame. We are so proud of her and all of her accomplishments."
Sen. John Thune
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, ...
June 28, 2019
Rep. David Trone Introduces Bipartisan Campus Prevention and Recovery Services for Students Act of 2019
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
June 3, 2019
Tweet - "The student loan debt burden in the United States is only getting worse. Here's one way we could help address it"
Sen. John Thune
May 2, 2019
Executive Session
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 22, 2019
World News - A College Degree Built on a Mountain of Debt
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 13, 2019
Rounds Joins Thune, Warner to Introduce Legislation to Address Student Debt Crisis
Sen. Mike Rounds
Feb. 13, 2019
Thune, Warner Introduce Legislation to Aid Student Debt Repayment
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
Selection Process for United States Senate Youth Program is Underway
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 13, 2017
Letter to the Hon. Lamar Alexander, Senate Committee on Health, and the Hon. Patty Murray, Senate Committee on Health - Renew Career and Technical Education Programs
Sen. John Thune, ...
Oct. 11, 2017
Letter to the Hon. Lamar Alexander, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions and the Hon. Patty Murray, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions - Call for Congressional Action to Renew Career and Technical Education Programs
Sen. John Thune, ...
Aug. 20, 2017
Rounds Statement on DSU Announcement
Sen. Mike Rounds
Aug. 16, 2017
Rounds Statement on President Signing Post-9/11 GI Bill Into Law
Sen. Mike Rounds
July 20, 2017
Rounds Cosponsors Legislation to Reform Post-9/11 GI Bill
Sen. Mike Rounds
Date
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Politician
July 26, 2024
Thune, Warner Introduce Legislation to Address Student Debt Crisis
Sen.John Thune
Sept. 5, 2023
Thune Introduces Resolution to Overturn Biden's Latest Student Loan Bailout Scheme
Sen.John Thune
June 30, 2023
Thune Statement on Supreme Court Striking Down President Biden's Student Loan Scheme
Sen.John Thune
June 7, 2023
Thune, Cassidy, Capito Seek Answers on the True Cost of Biden's Loan Forgiveness Actions
Sen.John Thune
June 1, 2023
Thune: It's Time to End Biden's Costly Student Loan Bailout
Sen.John Thune
April 21, 2023
Thune, Scott, Braun, Tuberville Introduce Bill to Grow America's Workforce
Sen.John Thune
March 3, 2023
Biden's Student Loan Bailout: Costly, Shortsighted, and Wrong
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 28, 2023
Thune Criticizes Biden's Reckless Student Loan Forgiveness Plan
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 16, 2023
Thune, Cassidy Introduce the Stop Reckless Student Loan Actions Act
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 16, 2023
Ranking Member Cassidy, Thune, Colleagues Reintroduce Bill to End Biden's Student Loan Pause
Sen.John Thune, ...
Feb. 10, 2023
Letter to Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Cassidy, Foxx, Colleagues Urge Biden Administration to Revoke their Reckless Student Loan Scheme
Sen.John Thune, ...
July 8, 2022
Tweet - "At Lamb's in Onida today, Joe Lamb gave Kimberley a 1932 Yankton College YB which included her gpa and SD sports legend, Smokey Joe Mendel. Also talked ag econ & caught up with another sports legend, ⁦⁦⁦ @SDCoyotes great, Chloe Lamb. Happy 90th Dorothy! #family #legacy"
Sen.John Thune
June 21, 2022
Rounds, Rubio and Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Protect the Rights of Pregnant Students and their Babies
Sen.Mike Rounds
June 9, 2022
Rounds Seeking Fall 2022 Internship Applications
Sen.Mike Rounds
May 24, 2022
Letter to Christi Grimm, Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services - Lankford, Bicameral Members Want Immediate Check On Claims Of Fetal Tissue Research at University of Pittsburgh
Sen.John Thune, ...
April 27, 2022
Tweet - "The vast majority of student loan debt is held by Americans w/ high earning potential (ex. Drs./lawyers). That's who Biden would be helping if he cancels student loan debt -- on the backs of the 64% of Americans w/o a college degree."
Sen.John Thune
April 6, 2022
Tweet - "Can you spot the contradiction? Dems want more COVID funding, for certain toddlers to wear masks, & to extend student loan deferrals, but they're lifting COVID policies that will lead to a border crossing surge. The pandemic is over at the border, but thriving on the playground."
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 27, 2022
ICYMI: Pappas Helps Introduce the Campus Prevention and Recovery Services for Students Act
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Jan. 26, 2022
McBath Joins Colleagues to Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Prevent Substance Abuse Among Students
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
May 18, 2021
House Passes Gallego Veterans Package, including Gallego, Johnson, O'Halleran, and Cole Bill to Support Native Veterans Attending Tribal Colleges and Universities
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
May 13, 2021
Portman, Schatz, Rounds, Coons Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Education Benefits for Veterans
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 5, 2021
ICYMI: House Veterans Affairs Committee Passes Reps. Gallego, Johnson, O'Halleran, Cole Bill to Support Native Veterans Attending Tribal Colleges and Universities
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
April 29, 2021
Tweet - "By incentivizing more talented young Americans to pursue schooling in AI, we can help ensure America remains a world leader in this emerging technology -- and ahead of our competitors like China."
Sen.John Thune
April 21, 2021
Thune, Peters Introduce Legislation to Strengthen Future Federal Workforce's Capabilities in Artificial Intelligence
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 24, 2021
Student Loan Debt
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 5, 2021
Tweet - "Yes, college grads often trade in their cap & gown for debt & uncertainty, but there are more responsible ways to help. My proposal, which allows employers to help employees pay off student loans tax-free, became law the old fashioned way -- with bipartisan support in Congress."
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 2, 2020
Problem Solvers Caucus, Senate Partners Unveil Bipartisan , Bicameral 4-Month Covid-19 Emergency Relief Package
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Oct. 14, 2020
Tweet - "Had a great discussion at @USD 's panel on the business implications of COVID-19 & the challenges/opportunities it could present for South Dakota. Thanks to @USDPresident Gestring & Biz School Dean @Venky4 for inviting me to speak & meet some of their impressive students."
Sen.John Thune
June 5, 2020
Blackburn, Rosen Introduce Bill to Train Our Next Generation of STEM Leaders
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
April 29, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Tester, Moran lead bipartisan call to award Presidential Medal of Freedom to G.I. Bill author
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Feb. 7, 2020
Lennox High School Student Receives Fully Qualified Offer of Appointment to U.S. Naval Academy
Sen.Mike Rounds
Oct. 21, 2019
Tweet - "Republicans have implemented policies to encourage businesses to hire American workers -- resulting in the creation of over 500,000 manufacturing jobs. But some SD manufacturers are struggling to find workers to fill these jobs -- that's where tech colleges can play a role."
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 4, 2019
Tweet - "Attended the groundbreaking for @DakotaWesleyan's new School of Business Innovation and Leadership today. I had the chance to catch up with and meet students, alumni, and staff, all of whom were proud to see their school growing. Go Tigers! #BleedBlue"
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 3, 2019
Tweet - ".@LakeAreaTech is helping prepare students for today's workforce -- with programs from robotics to financial services. I often hear from businesses that have great-paying jobs, but aren't able to find skilled workers to fill them. We should encourage these types of programs."
Sen.John Thune
Sept. 19, 2019
Tweet - "Tonight we celebrated daughter Brittany getting inducted into the @BelmontUniv Athletic Hall of Fame. We are so proud of her and all of her accomplishments."
Sen.John Thune
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, ...
June 28, 2019
Rep. David Trone Introduces Bipartisan Campus Prevention and Recovery Services for Students Act of 2019
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
June 3, 2019
Tweet - "The student loan debt burden in the United States is only getting worse. Here's one way we could help address it"
Sen.John Thune
May 2, 2019
Executive Session
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 22, 2019
World News - A College Degree Built on a Mountain of Debt
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 13, 2019
Rounds Joins Thune, Warner to Introduce Legislation to Address Student Debt Crisis
Sen.Mike Rounds
Feb. 13, 2019
Thune, Warner Introduce Legislation to Aid Student Debt Repayment
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
Selection Process for United States Senate Youth Program is Underway
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 13, 2017
Letter to the Hon. Lamar Alexander, Senate Committee on Health, and the Hon. Patty Murray, Senate Committee on Health - Renew Career and Technical Education Programs
Sen.John Thune, ...
Oct. 11, 2017
Letter to the Hon. Lamar Alexander, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions and the Hon. Patty Murray, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions - Call for Congressional Action to Renew Career and Technical Education Programs
Sen.John Thune, ...
Aug. 20, 2017
Rounds Statement on DSU Announcement
Sen.Mike Rounds
Aug. 16, 2017
Rounds Statement on President Signing Post-9/11 GI Bill Into Law
Sen.Mike Rounds
July 20, 2017
Rounds Cosponsors Legislation to Reform Post-9/11 GI Bill
Sen.Mike Rounds
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