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June 11, 2020 Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolution Sen. John Thune
June 11, 2020 Thune Introduces Bill to Support Hand Sanitizer and Ethanol Production By Extending FDA Guidance Sen. John Thune
June 10, 2020 Tweet - "Gen. Brown is an impressive leader, and I appreciated our recent convo. about his plans for the @usairforce . I know he will do a great job leading our airmen & protecting our country from the many dangers we face. Proud to have been a part of this historic vote in the Senate." Sen. John Thune
June 9, 2020 Tweet - "This week alone, the Senate is hosting 8 committee hearings on #COVID19. If Dems really wanted to move more relief forward, they'd be working with Republicans to develop bipartisan legislation that actually has a chance of passing Congress & being signed into law. They're not." Sen. John Thune
June 9, 2020 Thune, Baldwin Introduce Bill to Improve Paycheck Protection Program for Agricultural Producers Sen. John Thune, ...
June 9, 2020 Tweet - "Important reminder: with a GOP-led Senate & Dem-led House, any bill must be #bipartisan to become law. To get things done, we must work together. Glad to work w/ @SenatorBaldwin today on an important bill to tweak the #PPP to support American producers who help #FeedTheWorld." Sen. John Thune
June 8, 2020 Tweet - "The effects of #COVID19 have further highlighted the advantages of #telehealth. Proud to see South Dakota's own @AveraHealth acting as an industry leader in this space. Supporting and expanding this technology will continue to be a priority for me." Sen. John Thune
June 6, 2020 Tweet - "#DDay was a turning point -- a moment in history when America faced a challenge that seemed insurmountable -- yet we triumphed. Americans always face adversity with strength. We saw it then, and we're seeing it again today." Sen. John Thune
June 5, 2020 Letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy - Conaway Urges Pelosi and House Leadership to Protect Life in COVID-19 Legislation Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
June 5, 2020 Thune, Smith Introduce Bill to Allow Emergency Haying and Grazing on CRP Acres During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. John Thune, ...
June 5, 2020 Blackburn, Rosen Introduce Bill to Train Our Next Generation of STEM Leaders Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
June 5, 2020 Tweet - "Glad to see the DOJ is stepping up and investigating this. This is important news for our ranchers and shows the administration is listening to our calls for the truth." Sen. John Thune
June 5, 2020 Tweet - "Updates to #PPP have just been signed into law. This program, & other @SenateGOP -supported COVID relief, have been vital to getting our economy through this pandemic. Today's better-than-expected #JobsReport is a sign that these programs have helped #SmallBiz bounce back faster." Sen. John Thune
June 5, 2020 Tweet - "Great meeting with folks from Avera eCARE in Sioux Falls. #COVID19 has highlighted how powerful of a tool telehealth can be to meet our health care needs." Sen. John Thune
June 5, 2020 Tweet - "There's more work ahead, but this is good news & a strong sign that safely reopening states is helping ease #COVID19 economic strain. Our economy was healthy & growing before the pandemic hit -- this is an indication that it may bounce back faster than predicted. #JobsReport" Sen. John Thune
June 5, 2020 Thune, Rounds Applaud Senate Passage of Their Bill to Allow Tribal Grant Schools to Devote Additional Resources to Improving Education Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
June 4, 2020 Thune: COVID-19 Pandemic Highlights How Critical Transportation is to Our Economy Sen. John Thune
June 4, 2020 Letter to Gene L. Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Rounds, Moran, Tester Lead Call for GAO Report on the VA's Native American Direct Loan Program Sen. Mike Rounds
June 3, 2020 Duckworth, Klobuchar, Rounds, Sullivan Introduce Legislation to Help Servicemembers and Veterns Exposed to Burn Pits Receive Proper Care During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
June 3, 2020 Klobuchar, Rounds, Duckworth, Sullivan Introduce Legislation to Help Servicemembers and Veterans Exposed to Burn Pits Receive Proper Care During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 29, 2020 Letter to Hon. Sonny Perdue, U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary - Lucas Joins Colleagues Advocating Flexibility for Oklahoma's Cattle Producers Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
May 29, 2020 Tweet - "I've teamed up with @WomensVote100 & @MtRushmrSociety to put together a first-of-its-kind event at Mt. Rushmore to honor women trailblazers and commemorate the 100-year anniversary of the 19th Amendment granting women their right to vote. Learn more" Sen. John Thune
May 29, 2020 Look Up to Her Sen. John Thune
May 28, 2020 ArgiPulse - Put Our Bipartisan Legislation to Bolster the Food Supply Chain in Any New COVID-19 Relief Package Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 27, 2020 Tweet - "Great news! We have all been praying for Jean." Sen. John Thune
May 26, 2020 Thune Introduces Resolution for Mount Rushmore to Host Centennial Commemoration of Women's Right to Vote Sen. John Thune
May 26, 2020 Senators Hassan, Thune Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support Passenger Rail in New Hampshire and Across the Country Sen. John Thune, ...
May 25, 2020 Tweet - "On #MemorialDay2020, we remember the Americans who have sacrificed for our freedom. We honor them for selflessly putting our nation's safety above their own. I am so thankful for our military and their families & all those who have served so that we may live freely in the #USA." Sen. John Thune
May 21, 2020 Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions Sen. John Thune
May 21, 2020 Executive Session Sen. John Thune
May 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader - Emmer Leads Bipartisan Letter to Leadership Requesting Extension of Mental Telehealth Care Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
May 21, 2020 Tweet - "The @nytimes thinks this is the end of meat… They should visit SD, try our high-quality meat products, & get to know the South Dakotans who work hard every day to help feed the world. Step out of their bubble." Sen. John Thune
May 21, 2020 Tweet - "This headline." Sen. John Thune
May 21, 2020 Thune, Hassan Introduce Bill to Improve Railroad Infrastructure Sen. John Thune, ...
May 20, 2020 Torres Small, Johnson Introduce Bipartisan Farming Support to States Act Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
May 20, 2020 Johnson, Torres Small Introduce Bipartisan Farming Support To States Act Rep. Dusty Johnson
May 20, 2020 Committee Approves Bill to Provide States Flexibility in Spending FMCSA Grant Funds Sen. John Thune, ...
May 20, 2020 Executive Session Sen. John Thune
May 19, 2020 Tweet - "It's disappointing that Democrats are more focused on their left-wing pet projects than addressing the #COVID19 pandemic and its consequences. But that will not stop the Republican-led Senate from moving forward with the business of the American people." Sen. John Thune
May 19, 2020 Coronavirus Sen. John Thune
May 19, 2020 Tweet - "I've been urging the @USDA to get this assistance out to our producers. During this crisis, many Americans have come face-to-face with the reality that food doesn't come from the grocery store shelf -- it comes from the tireless work of farmers & ranchers. #FarmersFeedTheWorld" Sen. John Thune
May 19, 2020 Tweet - "The @SenateGOP has been busy in DC with: -Cmte oversight on #COVID19 -Key nominations -Critical national security bill +++ What have House Dems been doing? Show up for 24 hours, vote on a $3 trillion messaging bill, unilaterally change historic voting rules, & then leave town." Sen. John Thune
May 18, 2020 Letter to Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer - Crapo, Risch Urge Regulatory Relief to Spur Economic Recovery Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 18, 2020 Tweet - "I'll be on @keloland with @SenatorRounds & @RepDustyJohnson tonight to answer questions and give an update on the federal government's #COVID19 response. Tune in" Sen. John Thune
May 18, 2020 Tweet - "This global pandemic will take a global response, but China's public-facing acts -- which it hopes will reverse focus on its initial negligence & mishandling of the #COVID19 outbreak -- run counter to China's suspected hacking to steal vaccine research." Sen. John Thune
May 15, 2020 Bad Reputation Rep. Dusty Johnson
May 15, 2020 Tweet - "We brought the Senate back to Washington to look at serious items and spent the last two weeks at work: hearing from experts on #COVID19, passing critical national security legislation, & monitoring the effectiveness of relief efforts already being implemented." Sen. John Thune
May 14, 2020 Tweet - "Chinese disinformation/censorship is not unique to #COVID19. For years, communist #China has sought to hide the detention of #Uyghur & other minorities in #Xinjiang. Thanks for leading this effort for human rights & religious freedom, @marcorubio . Glad to support." Sen. John Thune
May 14, 2020 Tweet - "To all graduating seniors -- I want you to know I feel your pain and appreciate what you guys are having to go through. I know you won't have the graduation you imagined. As hard as this is, adversity will make you stronger. Since you may not have a graduation speaker this year " Sen. John Thune
May 14, 2020 Thune Working Hard For South Dakota's Cattle Producers Sen. John Thune
Date Title Politician
June 11, 2020 Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolution Sen.John Thune
June 11, 2020 Thune Introduces Bill to Support Hand Sanitizer and Ethanol Production By Extending FDA Guidance Sen.John Thune
June 10, 2020 Tweet - "Gen. Brown is an impressive leader, and I appreciated our recent convo. about his plans for the @usairforce . I know he will do a great job leading our airmen & protecting our country from the many dangers we face. Proud to have been a part of this historic vote in the Senate." Sen.John Thune
June 9, 2020 Tweet - "This week alone, the Senate is hosting 8 committee hearings on #COVID19. If Dems really wanted to move more relief forward, they'd be working with Republicans to develop bipartisan legislation that actually has a chance of passing Congress & being signed into law. They're not." Sen.John Thune
June 9, 2020 Thune, Baldwin Introduce Bill to Improve Paycheck Protection Program for Agricultural Producers Sen.John Thune, ...
June 9, 2020 Tweet - "Important reminder: with a GOP-led Senate & Dem-led House, any bill must be #bipartisan to become law. To get things done, we must work together. Glad to work w/ @SenatorBaldwin today on an important bill to tweak the #PPP to support American producers who help #FeedTheWorld." Sen.John Thune
June 8, 2020 Tweet - "The effects of #COVID19 have further highlighted the advantages of #telehealth. Proud to see South Dakota's own @AveraHealth acting as an industry leader in this space. Supporting and expanding this technology will continue to be a priority for me." Sen.John Thune
June 6, 2020 Tweet - "#DDay was a turning point -- a moment in history when America faced a challenge that seemed insurmountable -- yet we triumphed. Americans always face adversity with strength. We saw it then, and we're seeing it again today." Sen.John Thune
June 5, 2020 Letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy - Conaway Urges Pelosi and House Leadership to Protect Life in COVID-19 Legislation Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
June 5, 2020 Thune, Smith Introduce Bill to Allow Emergency Haying and Grazing on CRP Acres During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.John Thune, ...
June 5, 2020 Blackburn, Rosen Introduce Bill to Train Our Next Generation of STEM Leaders Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
June 5, 2020 Tweet - "Glad to see the DOJ is stepping up and investigating this. This is important news for our ranchers and shows the administration is listening to our calls for the truth." Sen.John Thune
June 5, 2020 Tweet - "Updates to #PPP have just been signed into law. This program, & other @SenateGOP -supported COVID relief, have been vital to getting our economy through this pandemic. Today's better-than-expected #JobsReport is a sign that these programs have helped #SmallBiz bounce back faster." Sen.John Thune
June 5, 2020 Tweet - "Great meeting with folks from Avera eCARE in Sioux Falls. #COVID19 has highlighted how powerful of a tool telehealth can be to meet our health care needs." Sen.John Thune
June 5, 2020 Tweet - "There's more work ahead, but this is good news & a strong sign that safely reopening states is helping ease #COVID19 economic strain. Our economy was healthy & growing before the pandemic hit -- this is an indication that it may bounce back faster than predicted. #JobsReport" Sen.John Thune
June 5, 2020 Thune, Rounds Applaud Senate Passage of Their Bill to Allow Tribal Grant Schools to Devote Additional Resources to Improving Education Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
June 4, 2020 Thune: COVID-19 Pandemic Highlights How Critical Transportation is to Our Economy Sen.John Thune
June 4, 2020 Letter to Gene L. Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Rounds, Moran, Tester Lead Call for GAO Report on the VA's Native American Direct Loan Program Sen.Mike Rounds
June 3, 2020 Duckworth, Klobuchar, Rounds, Sullivan Introduce Legislation to Help Servicemembers and Veterns Exposed to Burn Pits Receive Proper Care During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
June 3, 2020 Klobuchar, Rounds, Duckworth, Sullivan Introduce Legislation to Help Servicemembers and Veterans Exposed to Burn Pits Receive Proper Care During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 29, 2020 Letter to Hon. Sonny Perdue, U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary - Lucas Joins Colleagues Advocating Flexibility for Oklahoma's Cattle Producers Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
May 29, 2020 Tweet - "I've teamed up with @WomensVote100 & @MtRushmrSociety to put together a first-of-its-kind event at Mt. Rushmore to honor women trailblazers and commemorate the 100-year anniversary of the 19th Amendment granting women their right to vote. Learn more" Sen.John Thune
May 29, 2020 Look Up to Her Sen.John Thune
May 28, 2020 ArgiPulse - Put Our Bipartisan Legislation to Bolster the Food Supply Chain in Any New COVID-19 Relief Package Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 27, 2020 Tweet - "Great news! We have all been praying for Jean." Sen.John Thune
May 26, 2020 Thune Introduces Resolution for Mount Rushmore to Host Centennial Commemoration of Women's Right to Vote Sen.John Thune
May 26, 2020 Senators Hassan, Thune Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support Passenger Rail in New Hampshire and Across the Country Sen.John Thune, ...
May 25, 2020 Tweet - "On #MemorialDay2020, we remember the Americans who have sacrificed for our freedom. We honor them for selflessly putting our nation's safety above their own. I am so thankful for our military and their families & all those who have served so that we may live freely in the #USA." Sen.John Thune
May 21, 2020 Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions Sen.John Thune
May 21, 2020 Executive Session Sen.John Thune
May 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader - Emmer Leads Bipartisan Letter to Leadership Requesting Extension of Mental Telehealth Care Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
May 21, 2020 Tweet - "The @nytimes thinks this is the end of meat… They should visit SD, try our high-quality meat products, & get to know the South Dakotans who work hard every day to help feed the world. Step out of their bubble." Sen.John Thune
May 21, 2020 Tweet - "This headline." Sen.John Thune
May 21, 2020 Thune, Hassan Introduce Bill to Improve Railroad Infrastructure Sen.John Thune, ...
May 20, 2020 Torres Small, Johnson Introduce Bipartisan Farming Support to States Act Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
May 20, 2020 Johnson, Torres Small Introduce Bipartisan Farming Support To States Act Rep.Dusty Johnson
May 20, 2020 Committee Approves Bill to Provide States Flexibility in Spending FMCSA Grant Funds Sen.John Thune, ...
May 20, 2020 Executive Session Sen.John Thune
May 19, 2020 Tweet - "It's disappointing that Democrats are more focused on their left-wing pet projects than addressing the #COVID19 pandemic and its consequences. But that will not stop the Republican-led Senate from moving forward with the business of the American people." Sen.John Thune
May 19, 2020 Coronavirus Sen.John Thune
May 19, 2020 Tweet - "I've been urging the @USDA to get this assistance out to our producers. During this crisis, many Americans have come face-to-face with the reality that food doesn't come from the grocery store shelf -- it comes from the tireless work of farmers & ranchers. #FarmersFeedTheWorld" Sen.John Thune
May 19, 2020 Tweet - "The @SenateGOP has been busy in DC with: -Cmte oversight on #COVID19 -Key nominations -Critical national security bill +++ What have House Dems been doing? Show up for 24 hours, vote on a $3 trillion messaging bill, unilaterally change historic voting rules, & then leave town." Sen.John Thune
May 18, 2020 Letter to Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer - Crapo, Risch Urge Regulatory Relief to Spur Economic Recovery Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 18, 2020 Tweet - "I'll be on @keloland with @SenatorRounds & @RepDustyJohnson tonight to answer questions and give an update on the federal government's #COVID19 response. Tune in" Sen.John Thune
May 18, 2020 Tweet - "This global pandemic will take a global response, but China's public-facing acts -- which it hopes will reverse focus on its initial negligence & mishandling of the #COVID19 outbreak -- run counter to China's suspected hacking to steal vaccine research." Sen.John Thune
May 15, 2020 Bad Reputation Rep.Dusty Johnson
May 15, 2020 Tweet - "We brought the Senate back to Washington to look at serious items and spent the last two weeks at work: hearing from experts on #COVID19, passing critical national security legislation, & monitoring the effectiveness of relief efforts already being implemented." Sen.John Thune
May 14, 2020 Tweet - "Chinese disinformation/censorship is not unique to #COVID19. For years, communist #China has sought to hide the detention of #Uyghur & other minorities in #Xinjiang. Thanks for leading this effort for human rights & religious freedom, @marcorubio . Glad to support." Sen.John Thune
May 14, 2020 Tweet - "To all graduating seniors -- I want you to know I feel your pain and appreciate what you guys are having to go through. I know you won't have the graduation you imagined. As hard as this is, adversity will make you stronger. Since you may not have a graduation speaker this year " Sen.John Thune
May 14, 2020 Thune Working Hard For South Dakota's Cattle Producers Sen.John Thune
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