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June 15, 2018 "So God Made a Farmer" Sen. John Thune
June 14, 2018 Brown, Rounds Secure Provisions to Help Veterans Land Good-Paying Jobs in Defense Bill Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
June 14, 2018 Tweet - "Thune withdrew his amendment after receiving assurances from Roberts and Stabenow that they would work with him to incorporate some [of] his CRP proposals into the bill when it goes before the full Senate …" Sen. John Thune
June 13, 2018 Tweet - "Glad to see the #FarmBill passed the Agriculture Committee. Our bipartisan bill includes big wins for South Dakota farmers and ranchers, and I look forward to working with my colleagues to get this important legislation passed by the full Senate." Sen. John Thune
June 13, 2018 Bipartisan Farm Bill With Multiple Thune Provisions Heads to Full Senate Sen. John Thune
June 13, 2018 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 Sen. Mike Rounds
June 12, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Ben Carson, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development - Senators Scott, Menendez Lead Bipartisan Effort to Make Home Ownership More Attainable For American Families Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
June 8, 2018 Delegation Introduces Bills to Allow Tribal Grant Schools to Focus Resources to Improve Education Sen. Mike Rounds
June 8, 2018 Senate Farm Bill Unveiled, Includes Multiple Thune Provisions and Initiatives Sen. John Thune
June 8, 2018 Tweet - "The draft @SenateAgGOP #FarmBill has been released, and I'm glad to see they've incorporated several of my #ThuneFarmBill proposals. I'm looking forward to working with my colleagues to further strengthen it and get a pro-farmer, pro-ag farm bill to @POTUS as soon as possible." Sen. John Thune
June 8, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, the Hon. Alexander Acosta, Secretary of Labor, and the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Expand Consumer Options for Health Insurance Plans Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
June 8, 2018 Big Wins for the American People Sen. John Thune
June 7, 2018 Delegation Introduces Bills to Allow Tribal Grant Schools to Focus Resources to Improve Education Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
June 6, 2018 Letter to Elaine Chao, Secretary of the Department of Transportation - DoT to fund Veterans Parkway Project in Sioux Falls Sen. Mike Rounds
June 1, 2018 South Dakota is the Best Place to Be Sen. John Thune
May 31, 2018 Tweet - "I'm glad @USDA @SecretarySonny took quick action to approve a new pilot relending program in South Dakota that will help more families in tribal communities pursue homeownership." Sen. John Thune
May 30, 2018 Tweet - "After spending the last 15 months introducing multiple individual #FarmBill proposals, I'm looking forward to working with my colleagues to get a pro-agriculture farm bill on the president's desk this fall. More info on my #ThuneFarmBill effort -->" Sen. John Thune
May 25, 2018 Rounds Statement on Committee Passage of Annual Defense Authorization Bill Sen. Mike Rounds
May 25, 2018 Tweet - "Allowing E15 sales through the summer would give Americans a lower-cost fuel option for the busy travel season and help uphold @POTUS' commitment to the #RFS. #Ethanol is home-grown energy security, and @EPA shouldn't delay." Sen. John Thune
May 25, 2018 Strengthening the U.S. Drought Monitor 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 25, 2018 U.S. Economy is Improving Thanks to Pro-Growth Policies Sen. Mike Rounds
May 24, 2018 Rounds Supports Legislation to Provide Live Load Haulers with Additional Flexibility on ELD Rules Sen. Mike Rounds
May 24, 2018 Rounds, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Protect Tribes from Costly Obamacare Employer Mandate Sen. Mike Rounds
May 23, 2018 Brown, Isakson, Nelson, Thune, Blumenthal, Cassidy Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Improve Screening for Addiction Sen. John Thune, ...
May 23, 2018 Tweet - "After hearing concerns from farmers and ranchers in S.D., I introduced legislation that would improve precipitation monitoring and increase the accuracy of the U.S. Drought Monitor, which is used to trigger @USDA livestock disaster and insurance programs." Sen. John Thune
May 23, 2018 After Hearing Constituents' Concerns, Thune Introduces Legislation to Improve Accuracy of U.S. Drought Monitor Sen. John Thune
May 22, 2018 Sens. Smith, Jones, Rounds Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Rural Health Care Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 22, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of Commerce, and the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, US Trade Representative - Safeguard Critical Military and Dual-Use Technology from China Sen. John Thune, ...
May 22, 2018 Rounds: Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief Bill Heads to President's Desk Sen. Mike Rounds
May 19, 2018 Showing Gratitude to South Dakota's Veterans and Servicemembers Sen. Mike Rounds
May 17, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Raymond Martinez, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration - More Hours of Service Flexibility, Again Raises Concerns of Ag and Livestock Haulers Sen. John Thune, ...
May 16, 2018 Thune Statement on Senate Democrats' Objection to Bipartisan Net Neutrality Legislation, Vote on Markey CRA Resolution Sen. John Thune
May 11, 2018 Opening New Markets for South Dakota Producers Sen. Mike Rounds
May 7, 2018 Tweet - "This week we celebrate one of South Dakota's top industries -- tourism. Last year, South Dakotans welcomed nearly 14 million visitors to our great state. #NationalTravelandTourismWeek" Sen. John Thune
May 4, 2018 Ellsworth Only Getting Stronger Sen. John Thune
May 4, 2018 Tweet - "Thanks to everyone who came out to the @sfairport to discuss the FAA bill and the future of aviation. As chairman of @SenateCommerce, which oversees the FAA, I appreciated the opportunity to hear directly from industry stakeholders and local leaders." Sen. John Thune
May 4, 2018 Tweet - "Thune is also emphasizing the Soil Health and Income Protection Program, or SHIPP, a newer, shorter-term program that could be an alternative to CRP, which isn't an option for many farmers." More info on my proposal here --> https://www.thune.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=FD8E0720-1AFC-4329-9359-9DCF5290522D … #ThuneFarmBill" Sen. John Thune
May 2, 2018 Thune Statement on B-21 Announcement for Ellsworth Air Force Base Sen. John Thune
May 2, 2018 Tweet - ".@28thBombWing has been selected as one of three candidates for B-21 bases in the country. I'm proud that S.D. will continue to host this strike capability in support of our national defense strategy, and the airmen who support it, for decades to come." Sen. John Thune
April 30, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Scott Pruitt, Administrator, EPA - Push for Year-Round Waiver for E-15 Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
April 27, 2018 Tweet - "My resolution that declares April as National Safe Digging Month passed the Senate last night. You should always #KnowWhatsBelow, and #Call811 before digging in your yard, even if it's a small dig. This easy step could help prevent serious injuries and save lives." Sen. John Thune
April 25, 2018 Thune, Brown Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Improve the Agriculture Risk Coverage Program Sen. John Thune, ...
April 25, 2018 Tweet - "Read about my tenth #ThuneFarmBill proposal that would make much-needed improvements to the Agriculture Risk Coverage program to help improve its safety net potential for S.D. farmers." Sen. John Thune
April 24, 2018 Hearing of the Senate Armed Services - Posture of the Department of the Air Force Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
April 24, 2018 Following Thune's Request, USDA Will Provide More Adequate and Timely Livestock Assistance for Ranchers Affected by Recent Storms Sen. John Thune
April 20, 2018 The World Needs Strong U.S. Leadership Now More Than Ever Sen. Mike Rounds
April 19, 2018 Letter to Hon. Pat Roberts, Chairman of the Senate Agriculture Committee and the Hon. Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member of the House Agriculture Committee - Klobuchar, Cornyn Urge Senate Agriculture Committee to Authorize an Animal Disease and Disaster Response Program in the 2018 Farm Bill Sen. John Thune, ...
April 18, 2018 Thune Statement on House Farm Bill Advancing to House Floor Sen. John Thune
April 17, 2018 Hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Senate Armed Services Committee Nominations -- Davidson - O'Shaughnessy Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Date Title Politician
June 15, 2018 "So God Made a Farmer" Sen.John Thune
June 14, 2018 Brown, Rounds Secure Provisions to Help Veterans Land Good-Paying Jobs in Defense Bill Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
June 14, 2018 Tweet - "Thune withdrew his amendment after receiving assurances from Roberts and Stabenow that they would work with him to incorporate some [of] his CRP proposals into the bill when it goes before the full Senate …" Sen.John Thune
June 13, 2018 Tweet - "Glad to see the #FarmBill passed the Agriculture Committee. Our bipartisan bill includes big wins for South Dakota farmers and ranchers, and I look forward to working with my colleagues to get this important legislation passed by the full Senate." Sen.John Thune
June 13, 2018 Bipartisan Farm Bill With Multiple Thune Provisions Heads to Full Senate Sen.John Thune
June 13, 2018 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 Sen.Mike Rounds
June 12, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Ben Carson, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development - Senators Scott, Menendez Lead Bipartisan Effort to Make Home Ownership More Attainable For American Families Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
June 8, 2018 Delegation Introduces Bills to Allow Tribal Grant Schools to Focus Resources to Improve Education Sen.Mike Rounds
June 8, 2018 Senate Farm Bill Unveiled, Includes Multiple Thune Provisions and Initiatives Sen.John Thune
June 8, 2018 Tweet - "The draft @SenateAgGOP #FarmBill has been released, and I'm glad to see they've incorporated several of my #ThuneFarmBill proposals. I'm looking forward to working with my colleagues to further strengthen it and get a pro-farmer, pro-ag farm bill to @POTUS as soon as possible." Sen.John Thune
June 8, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, the Hon. Alexander Acosta, Secretary of Labor, and the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Expand Consumer Options for Health Insurance Plans Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
June 8, 2018 Big Wins for the American People Sen.John Thune
June 7, 2018 Delegation Introduces Bills to Allow Tribal Grant Schools to Focus Resources to Improve Education Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
June 6, 2018 Letter to Elaine Chao, Secretary of the Department of Transportation - DoT to fund Veterans Parkway Project in Sioux Falls Sen.Mike Rounds
June 1, 2018 South Dakota is the Best Place to Be Sen.John Thune
May 31, 2018 Tweet - "I'm glad @USDA @SecretarySonny took quick action to approve a new pilot relending program in South Dakota that will help more families in tribal communities pursue homeownership." Sen.John Thune
May 30, 2018 Tweet - "After spending the last 15 months introducing multiple individual #FarmBill proposals, I'm looking forward to working with my colleagues to get a pro-agriculture farm bill on the president's desk this fall. More info on my #ThuneFarmBill effort -->" Sen.John Thune
May 25, 2018 Rounds Statement on Committee Passage of Annual Defense Authorization Bill Sen.Mike Rounds
May 25, 2018 Tweet - "Allowing E15 sales through the summer would give Americans a lower-cost fuel option for the busy travel season and help uphold @POTUS' commitment to the #RFS. #Ethanol is home-grown energy security, and @EPA shouldn't delay." Sen.John Thune
May 25, 2018 Strengthening the U.S. Drought Monitor 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 25, 2018 U.S. Economy is Improving Thanks to Pro-Growth Policies Sen.Mike Rounds
May 24, 2018 Rounds Supports Legislation to Provide Live Load Haulers with Additional Flexibility on ELD Rules Sen.Mike Rounds
May 24, 2018 Rounds, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Protect Tribes from Costly Obamacare Employer Mandate Sen.Mike Rounds
May 23, 2018 Brown, Isakson, Nelson, Thune, Blumenthal, Cassidy Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Improve Screening for Addiction Sen.John Thune, ...
May 23, 2018 Tweet - "After hearing concerns from farmers and ranchers in S.D., I introduced legislation that would improve precipitation monitoring and increase the accuracy of the U.S. Drought Monitor, which is used to trigger @USDA livestock disaster and insurance programs." Sen.John Thune
May 23, 2018 After Hearing Constituents' Concerns, Thune Introduces Legislation to Improve Accuracy of U.S. Drought Monitor Sen.John Thune
May 22, 2018 Sens. Smith, Jones, Rounds Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Rural Health Care Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 22, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of Commerce, and the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, US Trade Representative - Safeguard Critical Military and Dual-Use Technology from China Sen.John Thune, ...
May 22, 2018 Rounds: Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief Bill Heads to President's Desk Sen.Mike Rounds
May 19, 2018 Showing Gratitude to South Dakota's Veterans and Servicemembers Sen.Mike Rounds
May 17, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Raymond Martinez, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration - More Hours of Service Flexibility, Again Raises Concerns of Ag and Livestock Haulers Sen.John Thune, ...
May 16, 2018 Thune Statement on Senate Democrats' Objection to Bipartisan Net Neutrality Legislation, Vote on Markey CRA Resolution Sen.John Thune
May 11, 2018 Opening New Markets for South Dakota Producers Sen.Mike Rounds
May 7, 2018 Tweet - "This week we celebrate one of South Dakota's top industries -- tourism. Last year, South Dakotans welcomed nearly 14 million visitors to our great state. #NationalTravelandTourismWeek" Sen.John Thune
May 4, 2018 Ellsworth Only Getting Stronger Sen.John Thune
May 4, 2018 Tweet - "Thanks to everyone who came out to the @sfairport to discuss the FAA bill and the future of aviation. As chairman of @SenateCommerce, which oversees the FAA, I appreciated the opportunity to hear directly from industry stakeholders and local leaders." Sen.John Thune
May 4, 2018 Tweet - "Thune is also emphasizing the Soil Health and Income Protection Program, or SHIPP, a newer, shorter-term program that could be an alternative to CRP, which isn't an option for many farmers." More info on my proposal here --> https://www.thune.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=FD8E0720-1AFC-4329-9359-9DCF5290522D … #ThuneFarmBill" Sen.John Thune
May 2, 2018 Thune Statement on B-21 Announcement for Ellsworth Air Force Base Sen.John Thune
May 2, 2018 Tweet - ".@28thBombWing has been selected as one of three candidates for B-21 bases in the country. I'm proud that S.D. will continue to host this strike capability in support of our national defense strategy, and the airmen who support it, for decades to come." Sen.John Thune
April 30, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Scott Pruitt, Administrator, EPA - Push for Year-Round Waiver for E-15 Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
April 27, 2018 Tweet - "My resolution that declares April as National Safe Digging Month passed the Senate last night. You should always #KnowWhatsBelow, and #Call811 before digging in your yard, even if it's a small dig. This easy step could help prevent serious injuries and save lives." Sen.John Thune
April 25, 2018 Thune, Brown Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Improve the Agriculture Risk Coverage Program Sen.John Thune, ...
April 25, 2018 Tweet - "Read about my tenth #ThuneFarmBill proposal that would make much-needed improvements to the Agriculture Risk Coverage program to help improve its safety net potential for S.D. farmers." Sen.John Thune
April 24, 2018 Hearing of the Senate Armed Services - Posture of the Department of the Air Force Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
April 24, 2018 Following Thune's Request, USDA Will Provide More Adequate and Timely Livestock Assistance for Ranchers Affected by Recent Storms Sen.John Thune
April 20, 2018 The World Needs Strong U.S. Leadership Now More Than Ever Sen.Mike Rounds
April 19, 2018 Letter to Hon. Pat Roberts, Chairman of the Senate Agriculture Committee and the Hon. Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member of the House Agriculture Committee - Klobuchar, Cornyn Urge Senate Agriculture Committee to Authorize an Animal Disease and Disaster Response Program in the 2018 Farm Bill Sen.John Thune, ...
April 18, 2018 Thune Statement on House Farm Bill Advancing to House Floor Sen.John Thune
April 17, 2018 Hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Senate Armed Services Committee Nominations -- Davidson - O'Shaughnessy Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
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