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March 23, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Sen. Cramer, SASC Colleagues Press Biden to Boost Defense Budget by 5% Above Inflation
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
March 22, 2022
Thune-Klobuchar Proposal Would Strengthen and Improve Conservation Reserve Program
Sen. John Thune
March 22, 2022
Tweet - "South Dakota producers are some of the hardest working people I know. For them farming & ranching isn't just an occupation, it's a way of life -- something that we are extremely proud of in South Dakota. Thank you to all the American farmers & ranchers who feed the world. #AgDay22"
Sen. John Thune
March 22, 2022
Tweet - "If reports are accurate, the WH considered having the IRS mail people gas cards -- yet another round of stimulus. Dumping money into the economy like that is exactly what got us into this inflation crisis in the first place. We need real solutions. ‼American-made energy‼"
Sen. John Thune
March 22, 2022
Bipartisan Legislation Led by Klobuchar, Thune to Boost Exports and Ease Shipping Backlogs Passes Commerce Committee
Sen. John Thune, ...
March 22, 2022
Tweet - "Biden needs to: - end his assault on American oil & gas production - leverage biofuels & allow the sale of E15 year-round - invest in all-the-above energy technologies that are available NOW - expand his focus beyond EVs"
Sen. John Thune
March 18, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Daines Urges Biden to Facilitate Proactive Negotiations to Prevent West Coast Ports Strike
Sen. John Thune, ...
March 18, 2022
Letter to Jason Kearns, Chair of the International Trade Commission - Grassley, Colleagues Urge Immediate Action To Bring Down Fertilizer Costs
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
March 17, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Sen. Cramer, Colleagues Urge President Biden to "Use Tools Available to Ensure Contract Negotiations with West Coast Ports are Successful"
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
March 17, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Rogers Joins Colleagues in Calling for Immediate End to Transportation Mask Mandate
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
March 17, 2022
Letter to Honorable Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Carl Joins over 128 Colleagues in Demanding an Immediate End to Transportation Mask Mandate
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
March 16, 2022
Thune: It's Time for Biden to Prioritize American Energy Independence, Increase Biofuel Blending
Sen. John Thune
March 16, 2022
Tweet - "Had a good meeting with the South Dakota sheep growers this afternoon. They told me an interesting fact: The U.S. military is the biggest consumer of American wool -- using around 20% of the U.S. wool clip to make uniforms for our troops."
Sen. John Thune
March 16, 2022
Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Johnson to USDA: Provide Certainty to Producers
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
March 16, 2022
Tweet - "One more time for the people at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue: Energy security is national security."
Sen. John Thune
March 16, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Hoeven Urges Administration to Take Immediate Action to Lower Cost of Fertilizer
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
March 15, 2022
Tweet - "It's time to end mask mandates -- on planes, in airports, & on school playgrounds. Glad to support @SenRandPaul 's effort to begin rolling back some of these federal mandates, but there's more that needs to be done, including rescinding the admin's illogical toddler mask mandate."
Sen. John Thune
March 15, 2022
Tweet - ". @PressSec says #E15 is "in the menu of options" 🚩🚩🚩 In the menu of options? Allowing year-round #E15 is an immediate step Biden can (and should) take to help lower gas prices for Americans. Rs and Ds agree & have urged the WH to do so. What's the hold-up?"
Sen. John Thune
March 15, 2022
Letter to Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Hagerty, Colleagues Call on Biden Administration to Take Action to Lower Record-High Fertilizer Prices
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
March 15, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Daines Calls on Biden to Reduce High Fertilizer Costs for Montana Farmers, Increase U.S. Oil & Gas Production
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
March 15, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Tillis Calls on Biden Administration to Take Action to Lower Record-High Fertilizer Prices
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
March 10, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Sen. Cramer, Colleagues Call to End Federal COVID Travel Restrictions, Mask Mandates
Sen. John Thune, ...
March 10, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - After Pentagon Rejects Poland's Plan to Provide Fighter Jets, Sen. Cramer, Colleagues Call for Biden, NATO Allies to Expedite Aircraft and Defense Systems to Ukraine
Sen. John Thune, ...
March 10, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Hoeven Press President Biden to End COVID-19 Travel Restrictions
Sen. John Thune, ...
March 10, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - After Pentagon Rejects Poland's Plan to Provide Fighter Jets, Romney, Ernst Call for Biden, NATO Allies to Expedite Aircraft and Defense Systems to Ukraine
Sen. John Thune, ...
March 10, 2022
Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Rubio, Wicker, Colleagues Call to End Biden's Covid Travel Restrictions, Mask Mandate
Sen. John Thune, ...
March 10, 2022
Letter to Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Tester Leads Bipartisan Push to Lower Prescription Drug Costs
Sen. John Thune, ...
March 10, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Grassley, Colleagues Urge Biden To Permit E15 Sales Year-Round, Restore American Energy Independence
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
March 10, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Hoeven, Colleagues Urge President Biden to Allow Transfer of Soviet-Era Fighter Aircraft From Poland to Ukraine
Sen. John Thune, ...
March 9, 2022
Letter to Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury - Tillis Calls on Biden Administration to Pause Financial Regulatory Efforts That Threaten America's Energy Security
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
March 9, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Sen. Cramer, Colleagues Push Utilization of E15, Restoration of American Energy Independence
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
March 8, 2022
Tweet - "I had a productive meeting with Executive Director of the Ellsworth Authority Scott Landguth. This is an exciting time for Ellsworth Airforce Base and the greater Black Hills Community as they prepare for the B-21 mission."
Sen. John Thune
March 8, 2022
Tweet - "Big championship day in the Summit League tourney. At least one South Dakota team will walk away as a champion. Good luck to @GoJacksWBB , @SDCoyotesWBB , and @GoJacksMBB , and congrats on a well-played season so far. #GoJacks #GoYotes #ReachTheSummit"
Sen. John Thune
March 8, 2022
Tweet - "Loved having my beautiful wife Kimberley in the office today on #InternationalWomensDay2022. She has been a shining example to our girls, myself, and countless others of what it means to be a kind, strong, and accomplished woman. Couldn't have asked for a better partner in life."
Sen. John Thune
March 8, 2022
Letter to Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury - Sen. Cramer, Banking Republicans Call on Biden Administration to Pause Financial Regulatory Efforts That Threaten America's Energy Security
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
March 8, 2022
Tweet - "Appreciated the opportunity to meet with folks from @bhenergy this afternoon. It was a timely conversation as Americans face increasing concerns around energy security and affordability."
Sen. John Thune
March 8, 2022
Tweet - "Reduce dependence on foreign energy. Stop prioritizing imports from countries run by bad actors. Invest in American energy. Achieve energy independence."
Sen. John Thune
March 7, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Tillis Pushes for Expanded Domestic Energy Production Amid Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
March 7, 2022
Letter to Pete Buttigieg, Secretary of Transportation - Davis, Graves Ask Biden Administration to Rescind Guidance Intended to Deter Road Projects
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
March 7, 2022
Tweet - "Congrats! Championship bound! #GoJacks"
Sen. John Thune
March 7, 2022
Tweet - "Not Russian energy. Not Iranian energy. Not Venezuelan energy. Mr. President, why not try American energy?"
Sen. John Thune
March 7, 2022
Tweet - "There are still an unknown number of our security partners seeking to escape the wrath of the Taliban -- six months after Biden's disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan."
Sen. John Thune
March 5, 2022
Tweet - "Caught up with Jeff Lamb (aka Chloe's dad) to congratulate him on ⁦ @littlelamb_22 ⁩ being named ⁦ @summithoops ⁩ WBB POY. Tried to guard Jeff back in the day. Would rather watch Chloe play. Good luck to all SD teams playing in the tourney. We're pulling for you."
Sen. John Thune
March 4, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Portman, Colleagues Push for Expanded Domestic Energy Production in Letter to President Biden
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
March 4, 2022
Johnson Supports "American Energy Independence From Russia Act"
Rep. Dusty Johnson
March 4, 2022
Tweet - "In March, the real excitement happens at the Summit League Tournament. Good luck to all the South Dakota teams this weekend. Can't wait to cheer you on. @SummitHoops #MarchMadness"
Sen. John Thune
March 3, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Young, Senators Push For Expanded Domestic Energy Production In Letter To President Biden
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
March 3, 2022
Rounds Reintroduces Bill to Ease Regulatory Burden on Local Banks & Credit Unions
Sen. Mike Rounds
March 3, 2022
Hearing of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Thune, Hearing on the Ocean Shipping Reform Act
Sen. John Thune
March 3, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Sen. Cramer, Colleagues Demand Biden Change Course on Failing Energy Policy as Prices Skyrocket at Home and Putin is Emboldened
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Date
Title
Politician
March 23, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Sen. Cramer, SASC Colleagues Press Biden to Boost Defense Budget by 5% Above Inflation
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
March 22, 2022
Thune-Klobuchar Proposal Would Strengthen and Improve Conservation Reserve Program
Sen.John Thune
March 22, 2022
Tweet - "South Dakota producers are some of the hardest working people I know. For them farming & ranching isn't just an occupation, it's a way of life -- something that we are extremely proud of in South Dakota. Thank you to all the American farmers & ranchers who feed the world. #AgDay22"
Sen.John Thune
March 22, 2022
Tweet - "If reports are accurate, the WH considered having the IRS mail people gas cards -- yet another round of stimulus. Dumping money into the economy like that is exactly what got us into this inflation crisis in the first place. We need real solutions. ‼American-made energy‼"
Sen.John Thune
March 22, 2022
Bipartisan Legislation Led by Klobuchar, Thune to Boost Exports and Ease Shipping Backlogs Passes Commerce Committee
Sen.John Thune, ...
March 22, 2022
Tweet - "Biden needs to: - end his assault on American oil & gas production - leverage biofuels & allow the sale of E15 year-round - invest in all-the-above energy technologies that are available NOW - expand his focus beyond EVs"
Sen.John Thune
March 18, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Daines Urges Biden to Facilitate Proactive Negotiations to Prevent West Coast Ports Strike
Sen.John Thune, ...
March 18, 2022
Letter to Jason Kearns, Chair of the International Trade Commission - Grassley, Colleagues Urge Immediate Action To Bring Down Fertilizer Costs
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
March 17, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Sen. Cramer, Colleagues Urge President Biden to "Use Tools Available to Ensure Contract Negotiations with West Coast Ports are Successful"
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
March 17, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Rogers Joins Colleagues in Calling for Immediate End to Transportation Mask Mandate
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
March 17, 2022
Letter to Honorable Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Carl Joins over 128 Colleagues in Demanding an Immediate End to Transportation Mask Mandate
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
March 16, 2022
Thune: It's Time for Biden to Prioritize American Energy Independence, Increase Biofuel Blending
Sen.John Thune
March 16, 2022
Tweet - "Had a good meeting with the South Dakota sheep growers this afternoon. They told me an interesting fact: The U.S. military is the biggest consumer of American wool -- using around 20% of the U.S. wool clip to make uniforms for our troops."
Sen.John Thune
March 16, 2022
Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Johnson to USDA: Provide Certainty to Producers
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
March 16, 2022
Tweet - "One more time for the people at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue: Energy security is national security."
Sen.John Thune
March 16, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Hoeven Urges Administration to Take Immediate Action to Lower Cost of Fertilizer
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
March 15, 2022
Tweet - "It's time to end mask mandates -- on planes, in airports, & on school playgrounds. Glad to support @SenRandPaul 's effort to begin rolling back some of these federal mandates, but there's more that needs to be done, including rescinding the admin's illogical toddler mask mandate."
Sen.John Thune
March 15, 2022
Tweet - ". @PressSec says #E15 is "in the menu of options" 🚩🚩🚩 In the menu of options? Allowing year-round #E15 is an immediate step Biden can (and should) take to help lower gas prices for Americans. Rs and Ds agree & have urged the WH to do so. What's the hold-up?"
Sen.John Thune
March 15, 2022
Letter to Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Hagerty, Colleagues Call on Biden Administration to Take Action to Lower Record-High Fertilizer Prices
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
March 15, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Daines Calls on Biden to Reduce High Fertilizer Costs for Montana Farmers, Increase U.S. Oil & Gas Production
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
March 15, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Tillis Calls on Biden Administration to Take Action to Lower Record-High Fertilizer Prices
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
March 10, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Sen. Cramer, Colleagues Call to End Federal COVID Travel Restrictions, Mask Mandates
Sen.John Thune, ...
March 10, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - After Pentagon Rejects Poland's Plan to Provide Fighter Jets, Sen. Cramer, Colleagues Call for Biden, NATO Allies to Expedite Aircraft and Defense Systems to Ukraine
Sen.John Thune, ...
March 10, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Hoeven Press President Biden to End COVID-19 Travel Restrictions
Sen.John Thune, ...
March 10, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - After Pentagon Rejects Poland's Plan to Provide Fighter Jets, Romney, Ernst Call for Biden, NATO Allies to Expedite Aircraft and Defense Systems to Ukraine
Sen.John Thune, ...
March 10, 2022
Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Rubio, Wicker, Colleagues Call to End Biden's Covid Travel Restrictions, Mask Mandate
Sen.John Thune, ...
March 10, 2022
Letter to Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Tester Leads Bipartisan Push to Lower Prescription Drug Costs
Sen.John Thune, ...
March 10, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Grassley, Colleagues Urge Biden To Permit E15 Sales Year-Round, Restore American Energy Independence
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
March 10, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Hoeven, Colleagues Urge President Biden to Allow Transfer of Soviet-Era Fighter Aircraft From Poland to Ukraine
Sen.John Thune, ...
March 9, 2022
Letter to Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury - Tillis Calls on Biden Administration to Pause Financial Regulatory Efforts That Threaten America's Energy Security
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
March 9, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Sen. Cramer, Colleagues Push Utilization of E15, Restoration of American Energy Independence
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
March 8, 2022
Tweet - "I had a productive meeting with Executive Director of the Ellsworth Authority Scott Landguth. This is an exciting time for Ellsworth Airforce Base and the greater Black Hills Community as they prepare for the B-21 mission."
Sen.John Thune
March 8, 2022
Tweet - "Big championship day in the Summit League tourney. At least one South Dakota team will walk away as a champion. Good luck to @GoJacksWBB , @SDCoyotesWBB , and @GoJacksMBB , and congrats on a well-played season so far. #GoJacks #GoYotes #ReachTheSummit"
Sen.John Thune
March 8, 2022
Tweet - "Loved having my beautiful wife Kimberley in the office today on #InternationalWomensDay2022. She has been a shining example to our girls, myself, and countless others of what it means to be a kind, strong, and accomplished woman. Couldn't have asked for a better partner in life."
Sen.John Thune
March 8, 2022
Letter to Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury - Sen. Cramer, Banking Republicans Call on Biden Administration to Pause Financial Regulatory Efforts That Threaten America's Energy Security
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
March 8, 2022
Tweet - "Appreciated the opportunity to meet with folks from @bhenergy this afternoon. It was a timely conversation as Americans face increasing concerns around energy security and affordability."
Sen.John Thune
March 8, 2022
Tweet - "Reduce dependence on foreign energy. Stop prioritizing imports from countries run by bad actors. Invest in American energy. Achieve energy independence."
Sen.John Thune
March 7, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Tillis Pushes for Expanded Domestic Energy Production Amid Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
March 7, 2022
Letter to Pete Buttigieg, Secretary of Transportation - Davis, Graves Ask Biden Administration to Rescind Guidance Intended to Deter Road Projects
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
March 7, 2022
Tweet - "Congrats! Championship bound! #GoJacks"
Sen.John Thune
March 7, 2022
Tweet - "Not Russian energy. Not Iranian energy. Not Venezuelan energy. Mr. President, why not try American energy?"
Sen.John Thune
March 7, 2022
Tweet - "There are still an unknown number of our security partners seeking to escape the wrath of the Taliban -- six months after Biden's disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan."
Sen.John Thune
March 5, 2022
Tweet - "Caught up with Jeff Lamb (aka Chloe's dad) to congratulate him on ⁦ @littlelamb_22 ⁩ being named ⁦ @summithoops ⁩ WBB POY. Tried to guard Jeff back in the day. Would rather watch Chloe play. Good luck to all SD teams playing in the tourney. We're pulling for you."
Sen.John Thune
March 4, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Portman, Colleagues Push for Expanded Domestic Energy Production in Letter to President Biden
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
March 4, 2022
Johnson Supports "American Energy Independence From Russia Act"
Rep.Dusty Johnson
March 4, 2022
Tweet - "In March, the real excitement happens at the Summit League Tournament. Good luck to all the South Dakota teams this weekend. Can't wait to cheer you on. @SummitHoops #MarchMadness"
Sen.John Thune
March 3, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Young, Senators Push For Expanded Domestic Energy Production In Letter To President Biden
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
March 3, 2022
Rounds Reintroduces Bill to Ease Regulatory Burden on Local Banks & Credit Unions
Sen.Mike Rounds
March 3, 2022
Hearing of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Thune, Hearing on the Ocean Shipping Reform Act
Sen.John Thune
March 3, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Sen. Cramer, Colleagues Demand Biden Change Course on Failing Energy Policy as Prices Skyrocket at Home and Putin is Emboldened
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
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