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March 4, 2020 Tweet - ".@USDOT just announced that they've awarded a grant for over $14 million to make substantial track upgrades on the Ellis and Eastern Railroad. I was able to deliver the news to their teams personally this morning." Sen. John Thune
March 3, 2020 Tweet - "Praying for Nashville and all of the families affected by the storm last night. My daughter went to @BelmontUniv , and the community has a special place in our family's heart. Incredibly saddened by this news." Sen. John Thune
March 3, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate is working on the American Energy Innovation Act -- bipartisan legislation that focuses on bolstering American energy -- including measures to help us regain our edge in the use of #CleanEnergy technologies like wind, hydropower, and nuclear energy." Sen. John Thune
March 3, 2020 Tweet - "Israel is an important ally and a beacon of democracy in a notoriously unstable and dangerous part of the world. I'm protective of our partnership with Israel and will continue to work in the Senate to support and strengthen it. #AIPAC2020" Sen. John Thune
March 3, 2020 Tweet - "SD is leading the way on clean energy solutions like wind & hydropower (over 70 percent). South Dakotans love our state & a lot of that love is for the natural beauty of our land. I'm always looking for ways to support clean energy WHILE boosting our economy -- not crippling it." Sen. John Thune
March 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Members of Parliament of the United Kingdom - Van Hollen, Colleagues Sign Bipartisan Letter Calling for UK to Reconsider Huawei Decision Sen. John Thune, ...
March 3, 2020 Tweet - "This is BIG news and a huge accomplishment for everyone who worked for years to keep the Hot Springs VA Medical Center open." Sen. John Thune
March 3, 2020 Tweet - "Sat down with health care experts today from Wellmark to discuss proposals aimed at improving our health care system. We are focused on solutions that will enhance access and lower costs while maintaining a high quality of care. I thank these experts for their feedback." Sen. John Thune
March 3, 2020 Tweet - "Let's get one thing clear -- we all want clean air & water. As an avid outdoorsman, I care about protecting our land. But it doesn't have to come with a burdensome cost to American producers, workers, and families. In SD, clean energy like wind has helped boost our economy." Sen. John Thune
March 3, 2020 Tweet - "Met w/ South Dakotans in town for the #AIPAC conference. We discussed how important the America-Israel partnership is for both our countries. This is a relationship that should have complete #bipartisan support. Israel is a stabilizing force in a very volatile part of our world." Sen. John Thune
March 3, 2020 Tweet - "Lawmakers share Americans' desire for urgency in addressing the coronavirus. Bipartisan negotiations are underway on how Congress can help bolster the administration's efforts. We must be careful not to politicize this. It is not about Democrats vs. Republicans. #Covid_19" Sen. John Thune
March 3, 2020 Tweet - "As Americans learn more about the coronavirus, I want to assure them that I'm confident we'll be able to pass a bill to help give medical professionals the tools they need to address the threat. We are one nation, and we can work together to combat this outbreak. #Covid_19" Sen. John Thune
March 2, 2020 Tweet - "For more than 8 years, we've worked together to preserve Hot Springs - "The Veterans Town" - as a place of healing for America's heroes. I'm glad @SecWilkie accepted our invite to SD to see the historic @DeptVetAffairs campus firsthand & reassured stakeholders it will not close." Sen. John Thune
March 1, 2020 South Dakota War College - Defending the Defenseless Sen. John Thune
Feb. 28, 2020 Tweet - "Based in Lyons, SD, @RosyFire makes fire trucks that are sent across the globe. Proud to have this great company in South Dakota. Thank you for the tour." Sen. John Thune
Feb. 28, 2020 Tweet - "Our South Dakota tribes have a lot of roads to maintain. They should get adequate funding to keep their communities safe. Intro'd a bill this week that will help ensure our tribes get the funding they need." Sen. John Thune
Feb. 28, 2020 Tweet - ". @USDA just received a letter from me and fellow senators who are concerned about the agency's decision to lift a ban on Brazilian beef. There are serious concerns about safety standards." Sen. John Thune
Feb. 28, 2020 Tweet - "Dems block pro-life legislation Another step for #5G 3 more judges confirmed What else happened in Washington this week? #WeekInWashingtonWrapUp" Sen. John Thune
Feb. 28, 2020 Tweet - "Remember when @SenateDems were given THREE Pinocchios by @WashingtonPost for this claim… The reality? Two years later, broadband speeds are up, and more Americans are connected to the internet." Sen. John Thune
Feb. 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture - Thune Leads Bipartisan Group of Senators in Expressing Concerns with USDA's Decision to Lift Brazilian Beef Ban Sen. John Thune, ...
Feb. 28, 2020 Thune, Sinema Introduce Bill to Improve and Maintain Tribal Infrastructure Sen. John Thune, ...
Feb. 28, 2020 Tweet - ". @VP Pence called me earlier today to discuss #Coronavirus. Appreciate his outreach to leaders on both sides of the aisle. We're working together -- GOP & Dems, Congress & admin, House & Senate -- to combat #COVID19." Sen. John Thune
Feb. 28, 2020 Wicker, Thune Commend FCC Vote to Free Up Spectrum Sen. John Thune, ...
Feb. 27, 2020 Tweet - "The infrastructure required to grow our #5G network can't build itself. That's why our workforce bill -- which will help get more Americans into good-paying jobs -- is a key step in the race to #5G." Sen. John Thune
Feb. 27, 2020 Tweet - ". @NikkiHaley calls out socialism & embraces the capitalist principals that have made our country great. #MarkMeDownAsACapitalist" Sen. John Thune
Feb. 27, 2020 Tweet - "News on #5G. Announced a bill that will help grow the workforce needed to build out next-gen infrastructure that's key to keeping the U.S. competitive with countries like China. + get more Americans into good-paying #jobs. @SenatorTester @JerryMoran @SenGaryPeters @SenatorWicker" Sen. John Thune
Feb. 27, 2020 Thune, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Address the Telecommunications Workforce Shortage Sen. John Thune, ...
Feb. 27, 2020 Tweet - "Impressive to see SD picked for this pilot program. This straightforward change could help lower health care costs for Medicare beneficiaries." Sen. John Thune
Feb. 27, 2020 Tweet - "Took another step in the race to #5G today. We must stay ahead of countries like #China." Sen. John Thune
Feb. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Appropriate that #DemocratDesserts is trending. Dem promises can look appealing, but they often come up shortcake. Americans are smart enough to know that if it sounds too good to be true, it is. Unlike real desserts, which are delicious." Sen. John Thune
Feb. 25, 2020 Tweet - "The #prolife bills in the Senate today are a chance for us to draw a line in the sand and make it clear that -- no matter what some extreme Democrats may say -- we believe that all children, whether born alive in a hospital or an abortion clinic, deserve protection & medical care." Sen. John Thune
Feb. 25, 2020 Tweet - "It's horrifying to think that in 2017, the number of babies killed by abortion was roughly equivalent to the population of South Dakota. Abortion denies unique, individual human beings the most basic of human rights -- the right to life." Sen. John Thune
Feb. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Very sad to witness my Democrat colleagues block a bill that would simply require that babies who survive abortions and enter this world ALIVE receive the same care that any human baby would receive at birth. It is incomprehensible to me how this could not be a bipartisan bill." Sen. John Thune
Feb. 25, 2020 Tweet - "These 2 #prolife bills should've been bipartisan. Every one of us ought to agree that infants born alive during an abortion should receive the same care that any baby would receive, and - at the very least - we shouldn't be aborting babies after the point that they can feel pain." Sen. John Thune
Feb. 25, 2020 Tweet - "LIVE: I'm about to speak on the #SenateFloor about the rights of unborn children & the two commonsense bills the Senate is working on this week to help to defend those rights." Sen. John Thune
Feb. 25, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jerome Powell, Chair of the Federal Reserve, the Hon. Jelena McWilliams, Chair of the Board of Directors of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Hon. Joseph Otting, Comptroller of the Currency, and the Hon. Rodney Hood, Chairman of the National Credit Union Administration - Thune, Baldwin Urge Financial Regulators to Ensure the Agriculture Industry has Adequate Access to Capital Sen. John Thune, ...
Feb. 25, 2020 Executive Session Sen. John Thune
Feb. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Met w/ @IRIglobal program officers and heard their firsthand perspectives on how democracy is at work in SE Asia -- and at risk from China's predatory influence in the region. Freedom is a worthwhile investment." Sen. John Thune
Feb. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Thank you for traveling to South Dakota to see first-hand the health care challenges in these communities." Sen. John Thune
Feb. 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Delegation Urges VA Secretary to Meet with Veterans and Community Members During Upcoming Hot Springs VA Visit Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Feb. 24, 2020 USDA Announces Thune-Authored Conservation Pilot Program to Begin in South Dakota, Other Prairie Pothole Region States Sen. John Thune
Feb. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Katherine Johnson's contribution to our country can't be overstated. She broke barriers in science and society. We've lost a legend." Sen. John Thune
Feb. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Thanks to @SDSHCoalition , @sdsoybean , @sdcorn , and @usda for the words of support for my conservation pilot program, #SHIPP. The program is similar to the popular CRP but with a shorter commitment for SD farmers." Sen. John Thune
Feb. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Through the years, I've had the opportunity to meet with so many impressive members of the @NationalFFA . Agriculture is the lifeblood of South Dakota. The @SD_FFA and chapters across the country are helping develop our future #ag leaders. Happy National FFA Week." Sen. John Thune
Feb. 24, 2020 Tweet - "A SD student gave his opposing player with Down syndrome a second chance to make a 3 pointer at the buzzer. And then both teams celebrated. Acts of kindness like this are happening every day. I'm so proud to be a South Dakotan." Sen. John Thune
Feb. 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mindy M. Brashears, Deputy Under Secretary for Food Safety at the U.S. Department of Agriculture - Johnson Questions Brazilian Beef Imports Rep. Dusty Johnson
Feb. 22, 2020 Tweet - "First @GoJacksSDSU vs. @SDCoyotes game with my granddaughter Henley. I think we have a superfan in the making." Sen. John Thune
Feb. 21, 2020 Argus Leader - South Dakota-Inspired Conservation Program Set to Begin Sen. John Thune
Feb. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Happy to announce on #SoilHealthAwarenessDay that sign-up for my new @USDA conservation pilot program -- the Soil Health and Income Protection Program (SHIPP), which was inspired by feedback from SD producers -- is expected to open soon. More in my column" Sen. John Thune
Feb. 21, 2020 Maintaining the Integrity of Our Election Process Sen. Mike Rounds
Date Title Politician
March 4, 2020 Tweet - ".@USDOT just announced that they've awarded a grant for over $14 million to make substantial track upgrades on the Ellis and Eastern Railroad. I was able to deliver the news to their teams personally this morning." Sen.John Thune
March 3, 2020 Tweet - "Praying for Nashville and all of the families affected by the storm last night. My daughter went to @BelmontUniv , and the community has a special place in our family's heart. Incredibly saddened by this news." Sen.John Thune
March 3, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate is working on the American Energy Innovation Act -- bipartisan legislation that focuses on bolstering American energy -- including measures to help us regain our edge in the use of #CleanEnergy technologies like wind, hydropower, and nuclear energy." Sen.John Thune
March 3, 2020 Tweet - "Israel is an important ally and a beacon of democracy in a notoriously unstable and dangerous part of the world. I'm protective of our partnership with Israel and will continue to work in the Senate to support and strengthen it. #AIPAC2020" Sen.John Thune
March 3, 2020 Tweet - "SD is leading the way on clean energy solutions like wind & hydropower (over 70 percent). South Dakotans love our state & a lot of that love is for the natural beauty of our land. I'm always looking for ways to support clean energy WHILE boosting our economy -- not crippling it." Sen.John Thune
March 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Members of Parliament of the United Kingdom - Van Hollen, Colleagues Sign Bipartisan Letter Calling for UK to Reconsider Huawei Decision Sen.John Thune, ...
March 3, 2020 Tweet - "This is BIG news and a huge accomplishment for everyone who worked for years to keep the Hot Springs VA Medical Center open." Sen.John Thune
March 3, 2020 Tweet - "Sat down with health care experts today from Wellmark to discuss proposals aimed at improving our health care system. We are focused on solutions that will enhance access and lower costs while maintaining a high quality of care. I thank these experts for their feedback." Sen.John Thune
March 3, 2020 Tweet - "Let's get one thing clear -- we all want clean air & water. As an avid outdoorsman, I care about protecting our land. But it doesn't have to come with a burdensome cost to American producers, workers, and families. In SD, clean energy like wind has helped boost our economy." Sen.John Thune
March 3, 2020 Tweet - "Met w/ South Dakotans in town for the #AIPAC conference. We discussed how important the America-Israel partnership is for both our countries. This is a relationship that should have complete #bipartisan support. Israel is a stabilizing force in a very volatile part of our world." Sen.John Thune
March 3, 2020 Tweet - "Lawmakers share Americans' desire for urgency in addressing the coronavirus. Bipartisan negotiations are underway on how Congress can help bolster the administration's efforts. We must be careful not to politicize this. It is not about Democrats vs. Republicans. #Covid_19" Sen.John Thune
March 3, 2020 Tweet - "As Americans learn more about the coronavirus, I want to assure them that I'm confident we'll be able to pass a bill to help give medical professionals the tools they need to address the threat. We are one nation, and we can work together to combat this outbreak. #Covid_19" Sen.John Thune
March 2, 2020 Tweet - "For more than 8 years, we've worked together to preserve Hot Springs - "The Veterans Town" - as a place of healing for America's heroes. I'm glad @SecWilkie accepted our invite to SD to see the historic @DeptVetAffairs campus firsthand & reassured stakeholders it will not close." Sen.John Thune
March 1, 2020 South Dakota War College - Defending the Defenseless Sen.John Thune
Feb. 28, 2020 Tweet - "Based in Lyons, SD, @RosyFire makes fire trucks that are sent across the globe. Proud to have this great company in South Dakota. Thank you for the tour." Sen.John Thune
Feb. 28, 2020 Tweet - "Our South Dakota tribes have a lot of roads to maintain. They should get adequate funding to keep their communities safe. Intro'd a bill this week that will help ensure our tribes get the funding they need." Sen.John Thune
Feb. 28, 2020 Tweet - ". @USDA just received a letter from me and fellow senators who are concerned about the agency's decision to lift a ban on Brazilian beef. There are serious concerns about safety standards." Sen.John Thune
Feb. 28, 2020 Tweet - "Dems block pro-life legislation Another step for #5G 3 more judges confirmed What else happened in Washington this week? #WeekInWashingtonWrapUp" Sen.John Thune
Feb. 28, 2020 Tweet - "Remember when @SenateDems were given THREE Pinocchios by @WashingtonPost for this claim… The reality? Two years later, broadband speeds are up, and more Americans are connected to the internet." Sen.John Thune
Feb. 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture - Thune Leads Bipartisan Group of Senators in Expressing Concerns with USDA's Decision to Lift Brazilian Beef Ban Sen.John Thune, ...
Feb. 28, 2020 Thune, Sinema Introduce Bill to Improve and Maintain Tribal Infrastructure Sen.John Thune, ...
Feb. 28, 2020 Tweet - ". @VP Pence called me earlier today to discuss #Coronavirus. Appreciate his outreach to leaders on both sides of the aisle. We're working together -- GOP & Dems, Congress & admin, House & Senate -- to combat #COVID19." Sen.John Thune
Feb. 28, 2020 Wicker, Thune Commend FCC Vote to Free Up Spectrum Sen.John Thune, ...
Feb. 27, 2020 Tweet - "The infrastructure required to grow our #5G network can't build itself. That's why our workforce bill -- which will help get more Americans into good-paying jobs -- is a key step in the race to #5G." Sen.John Thune
Feb. 27, 2020 Tweet - ". @NikkiHaley calls out socialism & embraces the capitalist principals that have made our country great. #MarkMeDownAsACapitalist" Sen.John Thune
Feb. 27, 2020 Tweet - "News on #5G. Announced a bill that will help grow the workforce needed to build out next-gen infrastructure that's key to keeping the U.S. competitive with countries like China. + get more Americans into good-paying #jobs. @SenatorTester @JerryMoran @SenGaryPeters @SenatorWicker" Sen.John Thune
Feb. 27, 2020 Thune, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Address the Telecommunications Workforce Shortage Sen.John Thune, ...
Feb. 27, 2020 Tweet - "Impressive to see SD picked for this pilot program. This straightforward change could help lower health care costs for Medicare beneficiaries." Sen.John Thune
Feb. 27, 2020 Tweet - "Took another step in the race to #5G today. We must stay ahead of countries like #China." Sen.John Thune
Feb. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Appropriate that #DemocratDesserts is trending. Dem promises can look appealing, but they often come up shortcake. Americans are smart enough to know that if it sounds too good to be true, it is. Unlike real desserts, which are delicious." Sen.John Thune
Feb. 25, 2020 Tweet - "The #prolife bills in the Senate today are a chance for us to draw a line in the sand and make it clear that -- no matter what some extreme Democrats may say -- we believe that all children, whether born alive in a hospital or an abortion clinic, deserve protection & medical care." Sen.John Thune
Feb. 25, 2020 Tweet - "It's horrifying to think that in 2017, the number of babies killed by abortion was roughly equivalent to the population of South Dakota. Abortion denies unique, individual human beings the most basic of human rights -- the right to life." Sen.John Thune
Feb. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Very sad to witness my Democrat colleagues block a bill that would simply require that babies who survive abortions and enter this world ALIVE receive the same care that any human baby would receive at birth. It is incomprehensible to me how this could not be a bipartisan bill." Sen.John Thune
Feb. 25, 2020 Tweet - "These 2 #prolife bills should've been bipartisan. Every one of us ought to agree that infants born alive during an abortion should receive the same care that any baby would receive, and - at the very least - we shouldn't be aborting babies after the point that they can feel pain." Sen.John Thune
Feb. 25, 2020 Tweet - "LIVE: I'm about to speak on the #SenateFloor about the rights of unborn children & the two commonsense bills the Senate is working on this week to help to defend those rights." Sen.John Thune
Feb. 25, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jerome Powell, Chair of the Federal Reserve, the Hon. Jelena McWilliams, Chair of the Board of Directors of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Hon. Joseph Otting, Comptroller of the Currency, and the Hon. Rodney Hood, Chairman of the National Credit Union Administration - Thune, Baldwin Urge Financial Regulators to Ensure the Agriculture Industry has Adequate Access to Capital Sen.John Thune, ...
Feb. 25, 2020 Executive Session Sen.John Thune
Feb. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Met w/ @IRIglobal program officers and heard their firsthand perspectives on how democracy is at work in SE Asia -- and at risk from China's predatory influence in the region. Freedom is a worthwhile investment." Sen.John Thune
Feb. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Thank you for traveling to South Dakota to see first-hand the health care challenges in these communities." Sen.John Thune
Feb. 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Delegation Urges VA Secretary to Meet with Veterans and Community Members During Upcoming Hot Springs VA Visit Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Feb. 24, 2020 USDA Announces Thune-Authored Conservation Pilot Program to Begin in South Dakota, Other Prairie Pothole Region States Sen.John Thune
Feb. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Katherine Johnson's contribution to our country can't be overstated. She broke barriers in science and society. We've lost a legend." Sen.John Thune
Feb. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Thanks to @SDSHCoalition , @sdsoybean , @sdcorn , and @usda for the words of support for my conservation pilot program, #SHIPP. The program is similar to the popular CRP but with a shorter commitment for SD farmers." Sen.John Thune
Feb. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Through the years, I've had the opportunity to meet with so many impressive members of the @NationalFFA . Agriculture is the lifeblood of South Dakota. The @SD_FFA and chapters across the country are helping develop our future #ag leaders. Happy National FFA Week." Sen.John Thune
Feb. 24, 2020 Tweet - "A SD student gave his opposing player with Down syndrome a second chance to make a 3 pointer at the buzzer. And then both teams celebrated. Acts of kindness like this are happening every day. I'm so proud to be a South Dakotan." Sen.John Thune
Feb. 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mindy M. Brashears, Deputy Under Secretary for Food Safety at the U.S. Department of Agriculture - Johnson Questions Brazilian Beef Imports Rep.Dusty Johnson
Feb. 22, 2020 Tweet - "First @GoJacksSDSU vs. @SDCoyotes game with my granddaughter Henley. I think we have a superfan in the making." Sen.John Thune
Feb. 21, 2020 Argus Leader - South Dakota-Inspired Conservation Program Set to Begin Sen.John Thune
Feb. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Happy to announce on #SoilHealthAwarenessDay that sign-up for my new @USDA conservation pilot program -- the Soil Health and Income Protection Program (SHIPP), which was inspired by feedback from SD producers -- is expected to open soon. More in my column" Sen.John Thune
Feb. 21, 2020 Maintaining the Integrity of Our Election Process Sen.Mike Rounds
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