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Oct. 27, 2019
Tweet - "The world is better without al-Baghdadi in it. He died as he lived--a coward. I'm grateful to the brave U.S. troops and intelligence professionals who delivered justice and who continue to root out evil in the Middle East and around the world in an effort to keep Americans safe."
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 27, 2019
South Dakota War College - There's No Place I'd Rather Be
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 26, 2019
Tweet - "It's the 2nd weekend of pheasant season & @CollegeGameDay is in Brookings for @GoJacksFB game. But there is no one we are happier to welcome to SD than @SD_Guard B-Battery 1-147th FA & FSC home from deployment."
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 26, 2019
Tweet - "It was a sea of blue for #DakotaMarker tailgating. Great atmosphere to welcome @CollegeGameDay to Brookings. Now we need a @GoJacksFB win!"
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 25, 2019
Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services - Congressmen Duncan, Cloud Lead Effort to End Hidden Abortion Surcharge
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Oct. 25, 2019
Tweet - "Looking forward to attending this great event. Hope to see many people from the Sioux Falls community there to help welcome these brave Americans home."
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 25, 2019
Tweet - "One of the best parts of @CollegeGameDay is the creative signs that fans come up with. I didn't want to miss out on making my own, so we put together a sign this week, and @SDState, it looks like great minds think alike."
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 25, 2019
Tweet - "Excited to have @CollegeGameDay in Brookings, South Dakota this weekend for the big #DakotaMarker game. This is always a great game and I'm looking forward to cheering on @GoJacksFB."
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 24, 2019
Tweet - "#GoJacks"
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 24, 2019
Letter to Mr. John Hoeven, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations, Mr. Jeff Merkley, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations, Mr. Sanford Bishop, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, House Committee on Appropriations, and Mr. Jeff Fortenberry, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies - Spanberger Leads Bipartisan Letter Calling on Senate and House Appropriators to Prioritize Rural Broadband Projects, Strengthen Funding for USDA ReConnect Program
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Oct. 24, 2019
Rounds Supports Resolution Condemning House Democrats' Closed Door Impeachment Process
Sen. Mike Rounds
Oct. 23, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture - Bennet, Bipartisan Colleagues Urge USDA to Prioritize Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) State Acres for Wildlife Enhancement
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 23, 2019
Providing for Congressional Disapproval Under Chapter 8 of Title United States Code, of the Rule Submitted By the Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, Relating to ``Contributions in Exchange for State or Local Tax Credits''
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 23, 2019
Johnson Statement on House Energy and Commerce Hearing on EPA Refinery Exemptions
Rep. Dusty Johnson
Oct. 23, 2019
Tweet - "Dem's so-called "Medicare for All" plan would require a nearly 60% increase in federal spending & $32T in new tax revenue over the next 10 years. Where will that money come from? Your pocket. All for a government-run health system that puts Washington in control of your care."
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 23, 2019
Tweet - "South Dakota named the #2 best state in the country for business tax climate because of our low tax burden on businesses and individuals. "Low-tax states had a 109% advantage in the rate of private sector job growth over high-tax states " Read more"
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 22, 2019
Tweet - "The heavy-handed government policies that Dems are pushing would undo a lot of the economic progress we've seen in the past few years. Worst of all, the money to fund their socialist fantasies would end up coming from the pockets of hard-working Americans."
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 22, 2019
Tweet - "I grew up hearing about Cecil Harris, the WWII fighter pilot ace who took down 24 Japanese airplanes in the Pacific & was one of my father's closest friends, but more South Dakotans should know about his heroism. Happy to see @KELOland telling his story."
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 22, 2019
Executive Session
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 22, 2019
Tweet - "There's no question that we need to find solutions to drive down prescription drug costs. Earlier this year, House committees advanced #bipartisan drug pricing legislation, but now Democrats are abandoning #bipartisanship and pushing their own partisan bill. They know that "
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 22, 2019
Tweet - "I enjoyed catching up with my longtime friend and former Senator Abdnor staffer, Carol Twedt, and her son today. They stopped by on behalf of @IJM, a great organization that is working to combat violence against women & children in Central America."
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 21, 2019
Cheney Joins Johnson, Lucas To Introduce The Livestock Risk Management And Education Act
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Oct. 21, 2019
Letter to Hon Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture - Klobuchar, Thune Lead Colleagues in Urging Department of Agriculture to Prioritize Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) State Acres for Wildlife Enhancement
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 21, 2019
Tweet - "Republicans have implemented policies to encourage businesses to hire American workers -- resulting in the creation of over 500,000 manufacturing jobs. But some SD manufacturers are struggling to find workers to fill these jobs -- that's where tech colleges can play a role."
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 20, 2019
Tweet - "Looking forward to having you in South Dakota for the #DakotaMarker game. Maybe you could make this an annual trip? #GoJacks"
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 20, 2019
Tweet - "Farmers & ranchers had some good news on the trade front in recent weeks with the signing of a trade deal with Japan, but we still have more work to do to expand markets. We should start by passing #USMCA."
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 19, 2019
Tweet - "One of the biggest challenges facing farmers on the trade front right now is uncertainty about what world markets will look like going forward. #USMCA will give farmers & ranchers clarity about our trade future with two key trading partners. It's past time to pass #USMCA."
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 19, 2019
Tweet - "Thanks to Hall of Fame Ag staffer Lynn Tjeerdsma for hosting us at his @bijouhills farm for S.D.'s 101st pheasant opener. #pheasantsfreefallin #hifromSD #65andsunny"
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 18, 2019
Senator Doug Jones Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Establish Disaster Health Care Service
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 18, 2019
The Argus Leader - Leadership Our Airmen Can Count On
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 18, 2019
Tweet - "Spoke to this year's class of Leadership South Dakota in Brookings today and answered questions on topics from 5G to energy policy. It was a great event -- thank you for having me."
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 18, 2019
Tweet - "Fall is synonymous with one thing for South Dakotans: pheasant hunting season. So much so that the 3rd Saturday in October could be considered an unofficial holiday. This is a tradition we're proud of and one I'm thrilled to participate in every year. Be safe out there, hunters."
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 18, 2019
Tweet - "#USMCA will benefit almost every sector of our economy, create over 175,000 jobs, and raise wages for workers. So, why hasn't Congress passed this agreement yet? By law, the House has to take it up first, and they've unfortunately been more focused on partisan politics."
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 17, 2019
Rounds, Jones Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Make Certain Health Care Jobs are Adequately Staffed when Disasters Strike the U.S.
Sen. Mike Rounds
Oct. 16, 2019
Executive Calendar
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 16, 2019
Tweet - "Very interesting meeting with Kelvin Adee from Adee Honey Farms. Like many business leaders I speak with, one of his main challenges is finding workers. I also snuck in my story about spilling a bucket of honey in the trunk of my dad's car not an easy mess to clean up."
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 16, 2019
Executive Calendar
Sen. Mike Rounds
Oct. 16, 2019
Cloture Motion
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 16, 2019
Executive Session
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 16, 2019
Cloture Motion
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 16, 2019
Johnson: Not One Child
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Oct. 16, 2019
Executive Calendar
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 16, 2019
Tweet - "Great mtg with newly confirmed @SecAFOfficial Barbara Barrett. We talked about the importance of Ellsworth AFB, preparing for the B-21 & expanding training opportunities, and strengthening the sense of community within the USAF."
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 15, 2019
Thune, Schatz Introduce Legislation to Improve Weather Forecasting Models
Sen. John Thune, ...
Oct. 15, 2019
Tweet - "Had a good conversation w/ CMS Administrator Seema Verma. We discussed @CMSGov priorities & I emphasized a number of health care issues that impact South Dakota and rural providers."
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 14, 2019
Tweet - "South Dakota is one of only a handful of states in the nation that celebrates #NativeAmericansDay, and I'm thankful for the opportunity to recognize it."
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 13, 2019
South Dakota War College - A Tradition Unlike Any Other
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 10, 2019
Tweet - "Spoke with middle and high school students in Redfield today. One piece of advice I shared, "Whatever you do, be a difference maker.""
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 10, 2019
Tweet - "Sat down for interviews with @TodaysKCCR and KGFX while in Pierre today. We covered everything from #USMCA to the 5G revolution. Great discussions -- listen for them on the air."
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 9, 2019
Native Sun News - Celebrating Native American Day
Sen. John Thune
Date
Title
Politician
Oct. 27, 2019
Tweet - "The world is better without al-Baghdadi in it. He died as he lived--a coward. I'm grateful to the brave U.S. troops and intelligence professionals who delivered justice and who continue to root out evil in the Middle East and around the world in an effort to keep Americans safe."
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 27, 2019
South Dakota War College - There's No Place I'd Rather Be
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 26, 2019
Tweet - "It's the 2nd weekend of pheasant season & @CollegeGameDay is in Brookings for @GoJacksFB game. But there is no one we are happier to welcome to SD than @SD_Guard B-Battery 1-147th FA & FSC home from deployment."
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 26, 2019
Tweet - "It was a sea of blue for #DakotaMarker tailgating. Great atmosphere to welcome @CollegeGameDay to Brookings. Now we need a @GoJacksFB win!"
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 25, 2019
Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services - Congressmen Duncan, Cloud Lead Effort to End Hidden Abortion Surcharge
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Oct. 25, 2019
Tweet - "Looking forward to attending this great event. Hope to see many people from the Sioux Falls community there to help welcome these brave Americans home."
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 25, 2019
Tweet - "One of the best parts of @CollegeGameDay is the creative signs that fans come up with. I didn't want to miss out on making my own, so we put together a sign this week, and @SDState, it looks like great minds think alike."
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 25, 2019
Tweet - "Excited to have @CollegeGameDay in Brookings, South Dakota this weekend for the big #DakotaMarker game. This is always a great game and I'm looking forward to cheering on @GoJacksFB."
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 24, 2019
Tweet - "#GoJacks"
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 24, 2019
Letter to Mr. John Hoeven, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations, Mr. Jeff Merkley, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations, Mr. Sanford Bishop, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, House Committee on Appropriations, and Mr. Jeff Fortenberry, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies - Spanberger Leads Bipartisan Letter Calling on Senate and House Appropriators to Prioritize Rural Broadband Projects, Strengthen Funding for USDA ReConnect Program
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Oct. 24, 2019
Rounds Supports Resolution Condemning House Democrats' Closed Door Impeachment Process
Sen.Mike Rounds
Oct. 23, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture - Bennet, Bipartisan Colleagues Urge USDA to Prioritize Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) State Acres for Wildlife Enhancement
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 23, 2019
Providing for Congressional Disapproval Under Chapter 8 of Title United States Code, of the Rule Submitted By the Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, Relating to ``Contributions in Exchange for State or Local Tax Credits''
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 23, 2019
Johnson Statement on House Energy and Commerce Hearing on EPA Refinery Exemptions
Rep.Dusty Johnson
Oct. 23, 2019
Tweet - "Dem's so-called "Medicare for All" plan would require a nearly 60% increase in federal spending & $32T in new tax revenue over the next 10 years. Where will that money come from? Your pocket. All for a government-run health system that puts Washington in control of your care."
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 23, 2019
Tweet - "South Dakota named the #2 best state in the country for business tax climate because of our low tax burden on businesses and individuals. "Low-tax states had a 109% advantage in the rate of private sector job growth over high-tax states " Read more"
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 22, 2019
Tweet - "The heavy-handed government policies that Dems are pushing would undo a lot of the economic progress we've seen in the past few years. Worst of all, the money to fund their socialist fantasies would end up coming from the pockets of hard-working Americans."
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 22, 2019
Tweet - "I grew up hearing about Cecil Harris, the WWII fighter pilot ace who took down 24 Japanese airplanes in the Pacific & was one of my father's closest friends, but more South Dakotans should know about his heroism. Happy to see @KELOland telling his story."
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 22, 2019
Executive Session
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 22, 2019
Tweet - "There's no question that we need to find solutions to drive down prescription drug costs. Earlier this year, House committees advanced #bipartisan drug pricing legislation, but now Democrats are abandoning #bipartisanship and pushing their own partisan bill. They know that "
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 22, 2019
Tweet - "I enjoyed catching up with my longtime friend and former Senator Abdnor staffer, Carol Twedt, and her son today. They stopped by on behalf of @IJM, a great organization that is working to combat violence against women & children in Central America."
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 21, 2019
Cheney Joins Johnson, Lucas To Introduce The Livestock Risk Management And Education Act
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Oct. 21, 2019
Letter to Hon Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture - Klobuchar, Thune Lead Colleagues in Urging Department of Agriculture to Prioritize Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) State Acres for Wildlife Enhancement
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 21, 2019
Tweet - "Republicans have implemented policies to encourage businesses to hire American workers -- resulting in the creation of over 500,000 manufacturing jobs. But some SD manufacturers are struggling to find workers to fill these jobs -- that's where tech colleges can play a role."
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 20, 2019
Tweet - "Looking forward to having you in South Dakota for the #DakotaMarker game. Maybe you could make this an annual trip? #GoJacks"
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 20, 2019
Tweet - "Farmers & ranchers had some good news on the trade front in recent weeks with the signing of a trade deal with Japan, but we still have more work to do to expand markets. We should start by passing #USMCA."
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 19, 2019
Tweet - "One of the biggest challenges facing farmers on the trade front right now is uncertainty about what world markets will look like going forward. #USMCA will give farmers & ranchers clarity about our trade future with two key trading partners. It's past time to pass #USMCA."
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 19, 2019
Tweet - "Thanks to Hall of Fame Ag staffer Lynn Tjeerdsma for hosting us at his @bijouhills farm for S.D.'s 101st pheasant opener. #pheasantsfreefallin #hifromSD #65andsunny"
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 18, 2019
Senator Doug Jones Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Establish Disaster Health Care Service
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 18, 2019
The Argus Leader - Leadership Our Airmen Can Count On
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 18, 2019
Tweet - "Spoke to this year's class of Leadership South Dakota in Brookings today and answered questions on topics from 5G to energy policy. It was a great event -- thank you for having me."
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 18, 2019
Tweet - "Fall is synonymous with one thing for South Dakotans: pheasant hunting season. So much so that the 3rd Saturday in October could be considered an unofficial holiday. This is a tradition we're proud of and one I'm thrilled to participate in every year. Be safe out there, hunters."
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 18, 2019
Tweet - "#USMCA will benefit almost every sector of our economy, create over 175,000 jobs, and raise wages for workers. So, why hasn't Congress passed this agreement yet? By law, the House has to take it up first, and they've unfortunately been more focused on partisan politics."
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 17, 2019
Rounds, Jones Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Make Certain Health Care Jobs are Adequately Staffed when Disasters Strike the U.S.
Sen.Mike Rounds
Oct. 16, 2019
Executive Calendar
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 16, 2019
Tweet - "Very interesting meeting with Kelvin Adee from Adee Honey Farms. Like many business leaders I speak with, one of his main challenges is finding workers. I also snuck in my story about spilling a bucket of honey in the trunk of my dad's car not an easy mess to clean up."
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 16, 2019
Executive Calendar
Sen.Mike Rounds
Oct. 16, 2019
Cloture Motion
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 16, 2019
Executive Session
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 16, 2019
Cloture Motion
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 16, 2019
Johnson: Not One Child
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Oct. 16, 2019
Executive Calendar
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 16, 2019
Tweet - "Great mtg with newly confirmed @SecAFOfficial Barbara Barrett. We talked about the importance of Ellsworth AFB, preparing for the B-21 & expanding training opportunities, and strengthening the sense of community within the USAF."
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 15, 2019
Thune, Schatz Introduce Legislation to Improve Weather Forecasting Models
Sen.John Thune, ...
Oct. 15, 2019
Tweet - "Had a good conversation w/ CMS Administrator Seema Verma. We discussed @CMSGov priorities & I emphasized a number of health care issues that impact South Dakota and rural providers."
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 14, 2019
Tweet - "South Dakota is one of only a handful of states in the nation that celebrates #NativeAmericansDay, and I'm thankful for the opportunity to recognize it."
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 13, 2019
South Dakota War College - A Tradition Unlike Any Other
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 10, 2019
Tweet - "Spoke with middle and high school students in Redfield today. One piece of advice I shared, "Whatever you do, be a difference maker.""
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 10, 2019
Tweet - "Sat down for interviews with @TodaysKCCR and KGFX while in Pierre today. We covered everything from #USMCA to the 5G revolution. Great discussions -- listen for them on the air."
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 9, 2019
Native Sun News - Celebrating Native American Day
Sen.John Thune
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