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Dec. 5, 2019
Executive Calendar
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 5, 2019
Tweet - "October's #JobsReport showed unemployment was at a low 3.6%. In contrast, in October 2011 - the same point in Obama's presidency - unemployment was at 9%. GOP policies like #TaxCuts have helped foster a strong labor market & higher wages, which continue to attract workers."
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 5, 2019
Tweet - "Glad to have Sioux Falls Mayor @PaulTenHaken in town to testify at my subcommittee hearing on implementation of #MOBILENOW. It was good to hear how my legislation, which was signed into law last year, has helped Sioux Falls lead the way in the #5G revolution."
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 5, 2019
Tweet - "Reintro'd my Freedom from Government Competition Act that would allow private biz to compete with the federal gov if they can provide that same good or service. This bill would make the federal gov smaller & provide the best value to taxpayers."
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 5, 2019
Tweet - "I appreciate Chairman @AjitPaiFCC's focus on making sure rural areas, like the areas in my home state of South Dakota, have access to next-generation wireless technology."
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 5, 2019
Thune Reintroduces Bill to Eliminate Government Competition With Private Industry
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 5, 2019
Fostering Undergraduate Talent By Unlocking Resources for Education Act
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 5, 2019
Executive Calendar
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 5, 2019
Tweet - "Thank you to representatives from @AveraHealth eCARE for stopping by to update me on the important work they are doing for our state. And a special welcome to Flat Stanley. Glad he could see our nation's capital."
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 5, 2019
Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 5, 2019
Hearing of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Thune, Hearing on Examining Legislative Proposals to Protect Consumer Data Privacy
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 4, 2019
Tweet - "Our #bipartisan #TRACEDAct passed the House & is one step closer to becoming law. I've yet to meet anyone who doesn't hate annoying robocalls that spam your phone at all hours of the day. Our bill helps to tackle these illegal calls. Look forward to consideration in the Senate."
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 4, 2019
Executive Calendar
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 4, 2019
Tweet - "It's been over a year since #USMCA was signed. A year of lost opportunity for our farmers & ranchers. A year of waiting for the 176K jobs that can be created. A year of Democrats dragging their feet. A year is too long, let's get this done."
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 4, 2019
Tweet - "Dems are completely dropping the ball on the things the American people put us here to do. They've: Blocked funding for our troops slow-walked confirmations continue to drag their feet on crucial priorities like #USMCA. Put aside the political games & work with us."
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 4, 2019
Johnson Supports USDA Efforts To Encourage Employment
Rep. Dusty Johnson
Dec. 4, 2019
Executive Calendar
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 4, 2019
Tweet - "#Japan just passed our U.S.-Japan trade deal -- great news for our farmers & ranchers. There is much more we still have to do to help expand markets for #AmericanGoods (#USMCA), but this is a good step for South Dakota producers."
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 4, 2019
Executive Calendar
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 4, 2019
Executive Calendar
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 4, 2019
Cloture Motion
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 4, 2019
Executive Calendar
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 4, 2019
Cloture Motion
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 4, 2019
Thune, Markey Statement on House Passage of the TRACED Act
Sen. John Thune, ...
Dec. 4, 2019
Executive Session
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 3, 2019
Cloture Motion
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 3, 2019
Cloture Motion
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 3, 2019
Cloture Motion
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 3, 2019
Cloture Motion
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 3, 2019
Tweet - "My friend @SenatorIsakson is a model of decency & graciousness -- able to fight hard for the principles he believes in w/o any rancor toward political opponents. But he's not just kind, he's a tremendously effective legislator. He makes things happen. The Senate & I will miss him."
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 3, 2019
Executive Session
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 3, 2019
Cloture Motion
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 30, 2019
Tweet - "Small businesses -- and the hard work that goes into them -- are at the very foundation of America & a big part of what makes our country great. #SmallBusinessSaturday is about more than shopping. It's about supporting our neighbors & communities. #ShopSmall"
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 29, 2019
Tweet - "Congrats to @Coach_AJ and the @GoJacksWBB program. #GoJacks"
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 28, 2019
The Argus Leader - "Shop Small" in South Dakota
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 27, 2019
Tweet - "The final bill text for my #TracedAct is now public -- another important step in our effort to tackle annoying and unwanted robocalls. Bill text"
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 26, 2019
Upholding the Renewable Fuel Standard
Sen. Mike Rounds
Nov. 26, 2019
Tweet - "As Americans pause to reflect on the blessings we enjoy, our liberties are sharply contrasted by China's strict censorship that blocks and twists the #HongKong discussion & #Iran's tactic of shutting off the internet and its brutal response to protests."
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 25, 2019
Tweet - "Thank you to Interfaith Friends of Israel for inviting me to speak at their event this afternoon in Sioux Falls about the special relationship between Israel and the United States. I continue to stand with Israel, America's friend and ally, and its right to defend itself."
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 24, 2019
South Dakota War College - "Tis the Season to Be Thankful
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 22, 2019
Tweet - "#HongKong isn't the only example of human rights abuses by China, and I imagine Beijing is fearful of attention turning to other abuses, such as the estimated 1.5 million Muslims in forced detention in one of China's western provinces."
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 22, 2019
Extra Gratitude at our Thanksgiving Table This Year
Sen. Mike Rounds
Nov. 22, 2019
Tweet - "Congrats to the maintainers at Ellsworth AFB for taking several top awards in the annual @AFGlobalStrike Global Strike Challenge. These airmen keep the workhorse of the bomber community mission-ready. Congrats also to 34th Bomb Squadron on top B-1 ops! #GSC19"
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 22, 2019
Tweet - "Spoke at the Farm Bureau Convention this afternoon about the importance of passing #USMCA. The ball is in @SpeakerPelosi's court. I sincerely hope she reevaluates House priorities and puts USMCA up for a vote this year."
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 22, 2019
Tweet - ".@SecElaineChao just announced that three of our South Dakota airports will be awarded $20.7 million in @USDOT grants to make safety and infrastructure improvements. Rapid City Regional Airport Joe Foss Field Watertown Regional Airport"
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 22, 2019
Tweet - "Our farmers & ranchers, who wake up every morning and *do their job* to help feed the world, deserve far better than the empty promises, unending delays, and excuses coming from House Dems. They need #USMCAnow."
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 21, 2019
Executive Session
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 21, 2019
Tweet - "Hong Kong's autonomy is under attack. Recent bipartisan passage of the Hong Kong Human Rights & Democracy Act sends a clear statement that Congress stands with #HongKongers committed to preserving the independence that's made #HongKong the prosperous city it is today."
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 21, 2019
Tweet - "Speaker Pelosi said House Democrats could "walk and chew gum at the same time." Guess not. Every day they delay, they hold America's farmers back."
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 21, 2019
Rounds Votes No on CR
Sen. Mike Rounds
Date
Title
Politician
Dec. 5, 2019
Executive Calendar
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 5, 2019
Tweet - "October's #JobsReport showed unemployment was at a low 3.6%. In contrast, in October 2011 - the same point in Obama's presidency - unemployment was at 9%. GOP policies like #TaxCuts have helped foster a strong labor market & higher wages, which continue to attract workers."
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 5, 2019
Tweet - "Glad to have Sioux Falls Mayor @PaulTenHaken in town to testify at my subcommittee hearing on implementation of #MOBILENOW. It was good to hear how my legislation, which was signed into law last year, has helped Sioux Falls lead the way in the #5G revolution."
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 5, 2019
Tweet - "Reintro'd my Freedom from Government Competition Act that would allow private biz to compete with the federal gov if they can provide that same good or service. This bill would make the federal gov smaller & provide the best value to taxpayers."
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 5, 2019
Tweet - "I appreciate Chairman @AjitPaiFCC's focus on making sure rural areas, like the areas in my home state of South Dakota, have access to next-generation wireless technology."
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 5, 2019
Thune Reintroduces Bill to Eliminate Government Competition With Private Industry
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 5, 2019
Fostering Undergraduate Talent By Unlocking Resources for Education Act
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 5, 2019
Executive Calendar
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 5, 2019
Tweet - "Thank you to representatives from @AveraHealth eCARE for stopping by to update me on the important work they are doing for our state. And a special welcome to Flat Stanley. Glad he could see our nation's capital."
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 5, 2019
Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 5, 2019
Hearing of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Thune, Hearing on Examining Legislative Proposals to Protect Consumer Data Privacy
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 4, 2019
Tweet - "Our #bipartisan #TRACEDAct passed the House & is one step closer to becoming law. I've yet to meet anyone who doesn't hate annoying robocalls that spam your phone at all hours of the day. Our bill helps to tackle these illegal calls. Look forward to consideration in the Senate."
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 4, 2019
Executive Calendar
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 4, 2019
Tweet - "It's been over a year since #USMCA was signed. A year of lost opportunity for our farmers & ranchers. A year of waiting for the 176K jobs that can be created. A year of Democrats dragging their feet. A year is too long, let's get this done."
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 4, 2019
Tweet - "Dems are completely dropping the ball on the things the American people put us here to do. They've: Blocked funding for our troops slow-walked confirmations continue to drag their feet on crucial priorities like #USMCA. Put aside the political games & work with us."
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 4, 2019
Johnson Supports USDA Efforts To Encourage Employment
Rep.Dusty Johnson
Dec. 4, 2019
Executive Calendar
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 4, 2019
Tweet - "#Japan just passed our U.S.-Japan trade deal -- great news for our farmers & ranchers. There is much more we still have to do to help expand markets for #AmericanGoods (#USMCA), but this is a good step for South Dakota producers."
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 4, 2019
Executive Calendar
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 4, 2019
Executive Calendar
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 4, 2019
Cloture Motion
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 4, 2019
Executive Calendar
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 4, 2019
Cloture Motion
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 4, 2019
Thune, Markey Statement on House Passage of the TRACED Act
Sen.John Thune, ...
Dec. 4, 2019
Executive Session
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 3, 2019
Cloture Motion
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 3, 2019
Cloture Motion
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 3, 2019
Cloture Motion
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 3, 2019
Cloture Motion
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 3, 2019
Tweet - "My friend @SenatorIsakson is a model of decency & graciousness -- able to fight hard for the principles he believes in w/o any rancor toward political opponents. But he's not just kind, he's a tremendously effective legislator. He makes things happen. The Senate & I will miss him."
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 3, 2019
Executive Session
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 3, 2019
Cloture Motion
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 30, 2019
Tweet - "Small businesses -- and the hard work that goes into them -- are at the very foundation of America & a big part of what makes our country great. #SmallBusinessSaturday is about more than shopping. It's about supporting our neighbors & communities. #ShopSmall"
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 29, 2019
Tweet - "Congrats to @Coach_AJ and the @GoJacksWBB program. #GoJacks"
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 28, 2019
The Argus Leader - "Shop Small" in South Dakota
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 27, 2019
Tweet - "The final bill text for my #TracedAct is now public -- another important step in our effort to tackle annoying and unwanted robocalls. Bill text"
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 26, 2019
Upholding the Renewable Fuel Standard
Sen.Mike Rounds
Nov. 26, 2019
Tweet - "As Americans pause to reflect on the blessings we enjoy, our liberties are sharply contrasted by China's strict censorship that blocks and twists the #HongKong discussion & #Iran's tactic of shutting off the internet and its brutal response to protests."
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 25, 2019
Tweet - "Thank you to Interfaith Friends of Israel for inviting me to speak at their event this afternoon in Sioux Falls about the special relationship between Israel and the United States. I continue to stand with Israel, America's friend and ally, and its right to defend itself."
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 24, 2019
South Dakota War College - "Tis the Season to Be Thankful
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 22, 2019
Tweet - "#HongKong isn't the only example of human rights abuses by China, and I imagine Beijing is fearful of attention turning to other abuses, such as the estimated 1.5 million Muslims in forced detention in one of China's western provinces."
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 22, 2019
Extra Gratitude at our Thanksgiving Table This Year
Sen.Mike Rounds
Nov. 22, 2019
Tweet - "Congrats to the maintainers at Ellsworth AFB for taking several top awards in the annual @AFGlobalStrike Global Strike Challenge. These airmen keep the workhorse of the bomber community mission-ready. Congrats also to 34th Bomb Squadron on top B-1 ops! #GSC19"
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 22, 2019
Tweet - "Spoke at the Farm Bureau Convention this afternoon about the importance of passing #USMCA. The ball is in @SpeakerPelosi's court. I sincerely hope she reevaluates House priorities and puts USMCA up for a vote this year."
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 22, 2019
Tweet - ".@SecElaineChao just announced that three of our South Dakota airports will be awarded $20.7 million in @USDOT grants to make safety and infrastructure improvements. Rapid City Regional Airport Joe Foss Field Watertown Regional Airport"
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 22, 2019
Tweet - "Our farmers & ranchers, who wake up every morning and *do their job* to help feed the world, deserve far better than the empty promises, unending delays, and excuses coming from House Dems. They need #USMCAnow."
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 21, 2019
Executive Session
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 21, 2019
Tweet - "Hong Kong's autonomy is under attack. Recent bipartisan passage of the Hong Kong Human Rights & Democracy Act sends a clear statement that Congress stands with #HongKongers committed to preserving the independence that's made #HongKong the prosperous city it is today."
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 21, 2019
Tweet - "Speaker Pelosi said House Democrats could "walk and chew gum at the same time." Guess not. Every day they delay, they hold America's farmers back."
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 21, 2019
Rounds Votes No on CR
Sen.Mike Rounds
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