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March 22, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Democrats' political posturing just delayed the next installment of bipartisan coronavirus relief." Sen. John Thune
March 22, 2020 Tweet - "I sat in meetings across the table from Democrat colleagues negotiating a bipartisan bill to help provide direct relief to the American people. Yet, tonight, Democrats voted to block the bill. I'm ready to keep working, but it's time to check politics at the door." Sen. John Thune
March 21, 2020 Tweet - "Proud of our community for coming together in this hard time. Kudos to @KELOland for providing great info. Our small businesses are struggling, and we can be finding creative ways to support while social distancing." Sen. John Thune
March 21, 2020 Rapid City Journal - THUNE: Extraordinary times require swift and bold action Sen. John Thune
March 21, 2020 Tweet - "Update from the Capitol where we're finalizing details on the coronavirus relief bill." Sen. John Thune
March 20, 2020 Klobuchar, Smith Help Make Bipartisan Push Urging President Trump to Support Renewable Fuel Standard Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
March 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary to the Department of Commerce - Murkowski, Sullivan Urge Secretary of Commerce to Investigate Russia and Saudi Arabia Excessive Dumping in Oil Markets Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
March 20, 2020 Tweet - "Thank you. This is a common-sense change. I'm glad @USTreasury acted quickly after I made this request yesterday." Sen. John Thune
March 20, 2020 Tweet - "Tax Day moved back to July 15 (You can still file early if you are expecting a tax refund and want that money in your pocket sooner.)" Sen. John Thune
March 20, 2020 Delegation Applauds SBA Approval of Economic Injury Disaster Loan Funding for South Dakota Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
March 20, 2020 Tweet - "The main thing the Senate is focused on right now is providing relief for workers, families, and small businesses -- people who are really feeling the crunch out there right now. We're making good headway." Sen. John Thune
March 20, 2020 Thune, Daines, and King Applaud Administration's Quick Action to Delay Tax Filing Deadline Sen. John Thune, ...
March 20, 2020 Tweet - "All hands on deck. We're working together to get necessary help to Americans whose futures are being impacted by #COVID." Sen. John Thune
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "We're taking big steps at the federal level to fight #COVID." Sen. John Thune
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "Quarantine can be -- by definition -- isolating, but social distancing doesn't have to mean social disengagement. As we work to increase the physical distance between us, we must maintain our social bonds. Call your parents, Facetime with your siblings, chat with coworkers." Sen. John Thune
March 19, 2020 Rounds Unveils Three-Pronged Approach to Address Cattle Market Crisis Sen. Mike Rounds
March 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General, and the Hon. Makan Delrahim, Assistant Attorney General - Daines Calls On DOJ to Investigate Price-Fixing, Market Manipulation Within Cattle Market and Meatpacking Industry Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
March 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Speaker Pelosi, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, and the Hon. Charles Schumer - Gianforte Urges Leaders to Include Montana Priorities in Coronavirus Legislation Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
March 19, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Marshall, Johnson Prioritize Cattle Country in Phase III Covid-19 Agreement Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
March 19, 2020 Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State, Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security, and Eugene Scalia, Secretary of Labor - Bipartisan, Bicameral Effort to Help Protect Domestic Food Supply During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "Many small biz, who only a few weeks ago were having one of their best years ever, are now struggling to keep their doors open. The federal gov has to step in to help them. What we don't want is workers laid off and not brought back when the economy recovers -- we WILL recover." Sen. John Thune
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "We can all do our part #SocialDistancing." Sen. John Thune
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "Additional federal #COVID19 relief will be focused on the workers who've been displaced, small businesses facing tough times, & medical professionals on the frontlines. This will require swift & bold action. These are extraordinary times, and this response reflects that urgency." Sen. John Thune
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "While we have some negotiating ahead of us, there is a lot of Republican support in the Senate for providing direct relief to Americans in the form of cash payments to ease disruption from #COVID." Sen. John Thune
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "As a country, we will endure this storm and come out stronger, & Congress is acting to help equip America with the means to get through this tough time. The bill just introduced by @SenateMajLdr will provide targeted economic relief to Americans who need it most. More work ahead." Sen. John Thune
March 19, 2020 Shelby, Thune, Wicker unveil liquidity assistance for distressed American industries within comprehensive coronavirus package Sen. John Thune, ...
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "We're all hearing a lot in the news, on social media, and in conversations about "social distancing." Here's a good explanation of what it is and why it WORKS" Sen. John Thune
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "Important update I just announced a proposal to move back the tax filing date this year. With #COVID, the last thing on Americans' minds is filing taxes. This will give taxpayers & accountants relief during the busy season so they can practice safety measures like teleworking." Sen. John Thune
March 19, 2020 Coronavirus
Sen. John Thune
March 19, 2020 Senators Recommend Tax Policies for Phase 3 Coronavirus Response Sen. John Thune, ...
March 19, 2020 Thune, Daines, and King Introduce Bill to Extend the Tax Filing Deadline, Provide Additional Relief to Middle-Income Americans Sen. John Thune, ...
March 18, 2020 Johnson Praises Expanded Trucking Hours of Service Amid Pandemic Rep. Dusty Johnson
March 18, 2020 Rounds Supports COVID-19 Legislation that Provides Immediate Relief for South Dakota Families Sen. Mike Rounds
March 18, 2020 Tweet - "We'll consider the House bill today & are already looking beyond it to provide more relief. We have 3 priorities: -direct assistance to Americans -support for our economy - especially small biz -providing medical professionals w/ resources they need We can weather this storm." Sen. John Thune
March 18, 2020 Tweet - "HEADING TO @POTUS : Bipartisan bill to provide critical relief to the many American workers & biz affected by #COVID. There's more work ahead of us to address the full economic impact - Senate Republicans are prepared to work until we provide further relief." Sen. John Thune
March 18, 2020 Coronavirus Sen. John Thune
March 18, 2020 Tweet - "I agree. Voting for the House proposal is a first step, and the Senate will be moving forward with a third phase of #COVID relief to address the additional issues that small businesses are facing." Sen. John Thune
March 18, 2020 Thune Statement on Senate Passage of Additional Coronavirus Relief Sen. John Thune
March 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Delegation Urges SBA to Grant South Dakota's Economic Loan Request Sen. John Thune, ...
March 17, 2020 Tweet - "Some of the measures being implemented to combat #COVID may be inconvenient, but they're a small price to pay to flatten the curve and limit the disease's spread. Let's do everything we can to protect our fellow Americans and prevent hospitals from being overwhelmed with cases." Sen. John Thune
March 17, 2020 Tweet - "Everything we're doing right now is time-sensitive. Just left lunch with @SenateGOP & @StevenMnuchin1 . We're working as aggressively as possible to put together a plan that addresses the health care and economic needs Americans have right now." Sen. John Thune
March 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Axne Joins Biofuels Caucus in Urging Administration to Uphold Court Ruling on Ethanol Waivers Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
March 17, 2020 Tweet - "If you need reassurance that social distancing works, read this The sacrifices Americans are being asked to make now can and will help slow the spread of #COVID." Sen. John Thune
March 17, 2020 Tweet - "For small businesses or non-profits affected by #COVID, please visit the SBA coronavirus website (link) for more details on the Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program that can help you through this hard time. More work ahead of us on this critical issue." Sen. John Thune
March 17, 2020 Tweet - "I remain confident that we can pull together as a nation in these trying times -- and for that our country will emerge stronger. Here in Congress, we're working to help American workers, families, & businesses get through the tough economic consequences of #COVID19." Sen. John Thune
March 17, 2020 Tweet - "There's a high level of interest among Senate Republicans in moving forward with a third phase of legislation that addresses the very real needs of small businesses and the American people." Sen. John Thune
March 17, 2020 Coronavirus Sen. John Thune
March 17, 2020 Fisa Sen. John Thune
March 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Sen. Tillis, Rep. Johnson Urge USDA to Protect Nation's Food Supply During Coronavirus Outbreak Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
March 16, 2020 Tweet - "Our main goal should be slowing the spread of infection and trying to #FlattenTheCurve. This @washingtonpost article is a good read for understanding why the government is taking actions to promote social distancing and how we can all do our part." Sen. John Thune
Date Title Politician
March 22, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Democrats' political posturing just delayed the next installment of bipartisan coronavirus relief." Sen.John Thune
March 22, 2020 Tweet - "I sat in meetings across the table from Democrat colleagues negotiating a bipartisan bill to help provide direct relief to the American people. Yet, tonight, Democrats voted to block the bill. I'm ready to keep working, but it's time to check politics at the door." Sen.John Thune
March 21, 2020 Tweet - "Proud of our community for coming together in this hard time. Kudos to @KELOland for providing great info. Our small businesses are struggling, and we can be finding creative ways to support while social distancing." Sen.John Thune
March 21, 2020 Rapid City Journal - THUNE: Extraordinary times require swift and bold action Sen.John Thune
March 21, 2020 Tweet - "Update from the Capitol where we're finalizing details on the coronavirus relief bill." Sen.John Thune
March 20, 2020 Klobuchar, Smith Help Make Bipartisan Push Urging President Trump to Support Renewable Fuel Standard Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
March 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary to the Department of Commerce - Murkowski, Sullivan Urge Secretary of Commerce to Investigate Russia and Saudi Arabia Excessive Dumping in Oil Markets Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
March 20, 2020 Tweet - "Thank you. This is a common-sense change. I'm glad @USTreasury acted quickly after I made this request yesterday." Sen.John Thune
March 20, 2020 Tweet - "Tax Day moved back to July 15 (You can still file early if you are expecting a tax refund and want that money in your pocket sooner.)" Sen.John Thune
March 20, 2020 Delegation Applauds SBA Approval of Economic Injury Disaster Loan Funding for South Dakota Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
March 20, 2020 Tweet - "The main thing the Senate is focused on right now is providing relief for workers, families, and small businesses -- people who are really feeling the crunch out there right now. We're making good headway." Sen.John Thune
March 20, 2020 Thune, Daines, and King Applaud Administration's Quick Action to Delay Tax Filing Deadline Sen.John Thune, ...
March 20, 2020 Tweet - "All hands on deck. We're working together to get necessary help to Americans whose futures are being impacted by #COVID." Sen.John Thune
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "We're taking big steps at the federal level to fight #COVID." Sen.John Thune
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "Quarantine can be -- by definition -- isolating, but social distancing doesn't have to mean social disengagement. As we work to increase the physical distance between us, we must maintain our social bonds. Call your parents, Facetime with your siblings, chat with coworkers." Sen.John Thune
March 19, 2020 Rounds Unveils Three-Pronged Approach to Address Cattle Market Crisis Sen.Mike Rounds
March 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General, and the Hon. Makan Delrahim, Assistant Attorney General - Daines Calls On DOJ to Investigate Price-Fixing, Market Manipulation Within Cattle Market and Meatpacking Industry Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
March 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Speaker Pelosi, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, and the Hon. Charles Schumer - Gianforte Urges Leaders to Include Montana Priorities in Coronavirus Legislation Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
March 19, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Marshall, Johnson Prioritize Cattle Country in Phase III Covid-19 Agreement Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
March 19, 2020 Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State, Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security, and Eugene Scalia, Secretary of Labor - Bipartisan, Bicameral Effort to Help Protect Domestic Food Supply During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "Many small biz, who only a few weeks ago were having one of their best years ever, are now struggling to keep their doors open. The federal gov has to step in to help them. What we don't want is workers laid off and not brought back when the economy recovers -- we WILL recover." Sen.John Thune
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "We can all do our part #SocialDistancing." Sen.John Thune
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "Additional federal #COVID19 relief will be focused on the workers who've been displaced, small businesses facing tough times, & medical professionals on the frontlines. This will require swift & bold action. These are extraordinary times, and this response reflects that urgency." Sen.John Thune
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "While we have some negotiating ahead of us, there is a lot of Republican support in the Senate for providing direct relief to Americans in the form of cash payments to ease disruption from #COVID." Sen.John Thune
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "As a country, we will endure this storm and come out stronger, & Congress is acting to help equip America with the means to get through this tough time. The bill just introduced by @SenateMajLdr will provide targeted economic relief to Americans who need it most. More work ahead." Sen.John Thune
March 19, 2020 Shelby, Thune, Wicker unveil liquidity assistance for distressed American industries within comprehensive coronavirus package Sen.John Thune, ...
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "We're all hearing a lot in the news, on social media, and in conversations about "social distancing." Here's a good explanation of what it is and why it WORKS" Sen.John Thune
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "Important update I just announced a proposal to move back the tax filing date this year. With #COVID, the last thing on Americans' minds is filing taxes. This will give taxpayers & accountants relief during the busy season so they can practice safety measures like teleworking." Sen.John Thune
March 19, 2020 Coronavirus
Sen.John Thune
March 19, 2020 Senators Recommend Tax Policies for Phase 3 Coronavirus Response Sen.John Thune, ...
March 19, 2020 Thune, Daines, and King Introduce Bill to Extend the Tax Filing Deadline, Provide Additional Relief to Middle-Income Americans Sen.John Thune, ...
March 18, 2020 Johnson Praises Expanded Trucking Hours of Service Amid Pandemic Rep.Dusty Johnson
March 18, 2020 Rounds Supports COVID-19 Legislation that Provides Immediate Relief for South Dakota Families Sen.Mike Rounds
March 18, 2020 Tweet - "We'll consider the House bill today & are already looking beyond it to provide more relief. We have 3 priorities: -direct assistance to Americans -support for our economy - especially small biz -providing medical professionals w/ resources they need We can weather this storm." Sen.John Thune
March 18, 2020 Tweet - "HEADING TO @POTUS : Bipartisan bill to provide critical relief to the many American workers & biz affected by #COVID. There's more work ahead of us to address the full economic impact - Senate Republicans are prepared to work until we provide further relief." Sen.John Thune
March 18, 2020 Coronavirus Sen.John Thune
March 18, 2020 Tweet - "I agree. Voting for the House proposal is a first step, and the Senate will be moving forward with a third phase of #COVID relief to address the additional issues that small businesses are facing." Sen.John Thune
March 18, 2020 Thune Statement on Senate Passage of Additional Coronavirus Relief Sen.John Thune
March 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Delegation Urges SBA to Grant South Dakota's Economic Loan Request Sen.John Thune, ...
March 17, 2020 Tweet - "Some of the measures being implemented to combat #COVID may be inconvenient, but they're a small price to pay to flatten the curve and limit the disease's spread. Let's do everything we can to protect our fellow Americans and prevent hospitals from being overwhelmed with cases." Sen.John Thune
March 17, 2020 Tweet - "Everything we're doing right now is time-sensitive. Just left lunch with @SenateGOP & @StevenMnuchin1 . We're working as aggressively as possible to put together a plan that addresses the health care and economic needs Americans have right now." Sen.John Thune
March 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Axne Joins Biofuels Caucus in Urging Administration to Uphold Court Ruling on Ethanol Waivers Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
March 17, 2020 Tweet - "If you need reassurance that social distancing works, read this The sacrifices Americans are being asked to make now can and will help slow the spread of #COVID." Sen.John Thune
March 17, 2020 Tweet - "For small businesses or non-profits affected by #COVID, please visit the SBA coronavirus website (link) for more details on the Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program that can help you through this hard time. More work ahead of us on this critical issue." Sen.John Thune
March 17, 2020 Tweet - "I remain confident that we can pull together as a nation in these trying times -- and for that our country will emerge stronger. Here in Congress, we're working to help American workers, families, & businesses get through the tough economic consequences of #COVID19." Sen.John Thune
March 17, 2020 Tweet - "There's a high level of interest among Senate Republicans in moving forward with a third phase of legislation that addresses the very real needs of small businesses and the American people." Sen.John Thune
March 17, 2020 Coronavirus Sen.John Thune
March 17, 2020 Fisa Sen.John Thune
March 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Sen. Tillis, Rep. Johnson Urge USDA to Protect Nation's Food Supply During Coronavirus Outbreak Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
March 16, 2020 Tweet - "Our main goal should be slowing the spread of infection and trying to #FlattenTheCurve. This @washingtonpost article is a good read for understanding why the government is taking actions to promote social distancing and how we can all do our part." Sen.John Thune
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