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Sept. 6, 2019 The Argus Leader - Taking the Senate Commerce Committee on the Road Sen. John Thune
Sept. 6, 2019 Tweet - "Visited the Leola School this morning and had a great talk with students about my job as a U.S. senator. I encouraged them to visit Washington to see firsthand my day-to-day work and how our government functions." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 5, 2019 Tweet - "Sioux Falls has a brand new @CitiBank-- Great news for our local economy. Joined S.D. leaders @SenatorRounds, @RepDustyJohnson, @LGRhoden, and @PaulTenhaken to celebrate the occasion and help cut the ribbon for the new facility." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 5, 2019 Tweet - "Nebraska is a great neighbor! Thanks to my friend & colleague @SenatorFischer for participating in my field hearing. She has been a champion for broadband and all of the advancements it can bring to the ag community." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 5, 2019 Tweet - "Good discussion at my field hearing on expanding broadband connectivity to rural areas. There are some amazing advancements being made in precision ag, & broadband is a big part of bringing along this revolutionary tech -- not to mention the benefits to health, education, and biz." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 5, 2019 Tweet - "Met with the folks at @SDSMA today where we discussed surprise billing & rising prescription drug prices. These issues affect Americans' day-to-day lives, and they need to be addressed. Republicans are working to find solutions that make real progress w/o harming quality of care." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 4, 2019 Tweet - "We covered a lot of important issues at today's @SFAreaChamber Inside Washington event, including the need to secure strong trade deals for our producers and business owners. Thanks to everyone who attended and participated." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 4, 2019 Tweet - "Had a great time at the @SiouxFallsYPN roundtable for their Young Professional Network. Moderator Megan Myers has done a great job with this event. This year, I asked each attendee to share their primary issue of concern and received a lot of great feedback to consider." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 3, 2019 Tweet - "Special moment speaking to Kadoka high schoolers in their new gym & telling them how my first encounter w/ Sen. Abdnor (one of my mentors) & politics was in a high school gym just like this one. Always push doors open in life. You never know where opportunities will take you." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 3, 2019 Tweet - "Hosted a town hall meeting at Bad River Senior Center in Philip. We discussed: passing #USMCA & other trade deals tackling high prescription drug costs my bill that would help stop illegal robocalls other important issues affecting seniors" Sen. John Thune
Sept. 3, 2019 Tweet - "Broadband connectivity is key for advancements in ag, education, & economic development. Access to these services shouldn't be determined by where you live, but rural areas often lack access. I'm bringing lawmakers & experts together to address this issue." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 1, 2019 Tweet - "Proud to attend the activation ceremony for A-Battery, 1-147th Field. It's always incredible to witness the dedication and patriotism of our men and women in uniform. Keeping them and their loved ones in my prayers." Sen. John Thune
Aug. 31, 2019 Tweet - "I look forward to the South Dakota State Fair all year long -- it's always a great chance to chat with people from across the state. What a perfect way to close out the summer." Sen. John Thune
Aug. 29, 2019 Tweet - "Johnny Isakson and his wife Dianne are two of the finest people I know, and they have represented their state of Georgia and our nation with great distinction and effectiveness." Sen. John Thune
Aug. 29, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Scott Harris, Clerk for the Supreme Court of the U.S. - Senate Republicans Send Unified Message Against Democrats' Court-Packing Threat Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Aug. 29, 2019 Tweet - "It's important our producers are treated fairly. Glad to hear that @SecretarySonny has directed the @USDA to look into recent beef pricing margins to ensure everyone in the market is playing by the rules." Sen. John Thune
Aug. 23, 2019 The Argus Leader - Hope For a Better Future Sen. John Thune
Aug. 23, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Patrick Pizzella, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Labor - Foxx Leads Letter to DOL, Seeks Reforms to Address Skills Gap Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Aug. 22, 2019 Great Faces, Great Places Sen. Mike Rounds
Aug. 21, 2019 Rep. Finkenauer Leads Bipartisan Call for Investigation into Small Refinery Exemption Waivers Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Aug. 20, 2019 Tweet - "Rural America has a lot to offer, and with the potential for new and more efficient broadband infrastructure, there will be even more meaningful opportunities for advancements in health care, agriculture, education, economic development, and more." Sen. John Thune
Aug. 16, 2019 Rural America Cannot Be Overlooked Sen. John Thune
Aug. 16, 2019 Helping South Dakotans Navigate the Federal Bureaucracy Sen. Mike Rounds
Aug. 13, 2019 Tweet - "Spoke to @brkgschamber about how issues like trade, workforce, & technology affect the local economy. Some priorities: Pass #USMCA this fall, Close the skills gap in our workforce, Increase rural access to tech" Sen. John Thune
Aug. 12, 2019 Tweet - "Closing the digital divide in rural America is one of my top priorities, so I was glad to see the @FCC announce that it will invest nearly $5 million in projects throughout South Dakota, expanding broadband to hundreds of homes and businesses in the state. https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-359022A1.pdf …" Sen. John Thune
Aug. 12, 2019 Tweet - "Frustrating decision by @EPA. It's tough times in farm country, and while the admin delivered a big win with year-round E15, these additional waivers undercut the commitments made to our ag producers and the hundreds of thousands of employees who support the industry." Sen. John Thune
Aug. 9, 2019 Rapid City Family's Adoption Story an Inspiration to Us All Sen. Mike Rounds
Aug. 9, 2019 It's Always Ag Appreciation Day in South Dakota Sen. John Thune
Aug. 8, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Elaine Chao, Secretary of Transportation and the Hon. Howard Elliott, Administrator of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration - Members of North Dakota, Montana and Ohio Delegations Lead Bicameral Effort Urging Federal Agency to Preempt Washington Crude-By-Rail Ban Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Aug. 8, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Schumer Demands Department of Homeland Security Immediately Release Its Legally-Mandated, yet Overdue, Report on Customs Staffing at Northern Ports of Entry; Senator Says a Fully Staffed Northern Border Customs Personnel Is Paramount to Economy-Boosting Cross-Border Tourism, Trade & Security Sen. John Thune
Aug. 7, 2019 Letter to Admiral Karl L. Schultz, Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard - Schumer Reveals: Callous and Shortsighted Fed Process Threatens to Evict Sail Buffalo--a Local Sailing & Water Safety School--from Coast Guard-Owned Inner Harbor Site; Eviction Would Strip Wny Children & Teens of Invaluable Lake Erie Educational Resources; Senator Urges Coast Guard to Reverse Decision, Extend Lease and Be the Wind Behind Sail Buffalo Sen. John Thune
Aug. 5, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State, the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Senators Lankford, Coons Lead Letter on Concerns to Eliminate Refugee Cap Sen. John Thune, ...
Aug. 5, 2019 Letter to the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Armed Services, the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Armed Services, the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee - Senators Jones and Collins Lead Colleagues in New Push to Repeal Military Widow's Tax Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Aug. 5, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo - Baldwin, Rubio Lead 86 Senators in Calling on Secretary Pompeo to Urge Poland to Support Restitution for Holocaust Victims and their Families Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Aug. 4, 2019 GI bill Senate companion intro'd Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Aug. 2, 2019 Tweet - "The July #JobsReport is in, and there's more good news about the economy: 164,000 new jobs in July wages are rising at a faster pace unemployment still near the lowest rate in 50 years." Sen. John Thune
Aug. 2, 2019 Tweet - "Looking for some good news heading into the weekend? "Employers added solid 164,000 jobs in July, underscoring sturdy economy" @USAToday "U.S. Added 164,000 Jobs; Unemployment Unchanged" @NYTimes "U.S. Economy Maintains Steady Jobs Growth" @WSJ" Sen. John Thune
Aug. 2, 2019 Tweet - "GOP-led pro-growth policies are continuing to foster a strong economy. The latest: 164,000 new jobs were added last month -- great news for American workers and anyone on a job hunt. Read more in @USAtoday https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2019/08/02/jobs-report-employers-added-solid-164-000-positions-july/1894979001/ …" Sen. John Thune
Aug. 2, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Sasse Encourages President to Reject Pelosi's Pro-Abortion Extremism Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Aug. 1, 2019 Bipartisan Budget Agreement Strengthens the Military and Supports Veterans Sen. Mike Rounds
July 31, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Jerome Powell, Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System - Sens. Moran, Van Hollen Lead Colleagues in Probing Fed on Efforts to Prevent Real Estate Wire Fraud Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
July 31, 2019 Senators Hirono, Rounds Introduce Legislation to Prepare Veterans for Professional License and Certification Exams Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
July 31, 2019 Tweet - "Consumers should have the option to engage with internet platforms like Google & Facebook w/o being manipulated by secret algorithms driven by the consumer's own data. What do you think? Would you want the option to have an algorithm-free user experience? https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-06-25/thune-wants-google-and-facebook-to-have-algorithm-free-options …" Sen. John Thune
July 31, 2019 Tweet - "Recent revisions to personal income data showed a huge jump in disposable income and wages. Wages have grown "$87.1 billion more than previously reported" since #GOPTaxCuts. "In sum, Americans are earning more and relying less on government."" Sen. John Thune
July 30, 2019 Executive Session Sen. John Thune
July 30, 2019 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the Department of Justice - Grassley, Senators Seek Updates & Further Action on Justice Department Efforts to Clarify Website Accessibility Under ADA Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
July 30, 2019 Rounds, Rosen Introduce Bipartisan US-Israel Cybersecurity Center of Excellence Act Sen. Mike Rounds
July 30, 2019 Rounds-Supported Bill to Improve Highways and Bridges Advances out of Senate EPW Committee Sen. Mike Rounds
July 29, 2019 Cloture Motion Sen. John Thune
July 29, 2019 Rounds, Tester Introduce Legislation to Streamline Education Benefits for Veterans Sen. Mike Rounds
Date Title Politician
Sept. 6, 2019 The Argus Leader - Taking the Senate Commerce Committee on the Road Sen.John Thune
Sept. 6, 2019 Tweet - "Visited the Leola School this morning and had a great talk with students about my job as a U.S. senator. I encouraged them to visit Washington to see firsthand my day-to-day work and how our government functions." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 5, 2019 Tweet - "Sioux Falls has a brand new @CitiBank-- Great news for our local economy. Joined S.D. leaders @SenatorRounds, @RepDustyJohnson, @LGRhoden, and @PaulTenhaken to celebrate the occasion and help cut the ribbon for the new facility." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 5, 2019 Tweet - "Nebraska is a great neighbor! Thanks to my friend & colleague @SenatorFischer for participating in my field hearing. She has been a champion for broadband and all of the advancements it can bring to the ag community." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 5, 2019 Tweet - "Good discussion at my field hearing on expanding broadband connectivity to rural areas. There are some amazing advancements being made in precision ag, & broadband is a big part of bringing along this revolutionary tech -- not to mention the benefits to health, education, and biz." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 5, 2019 Tweet - "Met with the folks at @SDSMA today where we discussed surprise billing & rising prescription drug prices. These issues affect Americans' day-to-day lives, and they need to be addressed. Republicans are working to find solutions that make real progress w/o harming quality of care." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 4, 2019 Tweet - "We covered a lot of important issues at today's @SFAreaChamber Inside Washington event, including the need to secure strong trade deals for our producers and business owners. Thanks to everyone who attended and participated." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 4, 2019 Tweet - "Had a great time at the @SiouxFallsYPN roundtable for their Young Professional Network. Moderator Megan Myers has done a great job with this event. This year, I asked each attendee to share their primary issue of concern and received a lot of great feedback to consider." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 3, 2019 Tweet - "Special moment speaking to Kadoka high schoolers in their new gym & telling them how my first encounter w/ Sen. Abdnor (one of my mentors) & politics was in a high school gym just like this one. Always push doors open in life. You never know where opportunities will take you." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 3, 2019 Tweet - "Hosted a town hall meeting at Bad River Senior Center in Philip. We discussed: passing #USMCA & other trade deals tackling high prescription drug costs my bill that would help stop illegal robocalls other important issues affecting seniors" Sen.John Thune
Sept. 3, 2019 Tweet - "Broadband connectivity is key for advancements in ag, education, & economic development. Access to these services shouldn't be determined by where you live, but rural areas often lack access. I'm bringing lawmakers & experts together to address this issue." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 1, 2019 Tweet - "Proud to attend the activation ceremony for A-Battery, 1-147th Field. It's always incredible to witness the dedication and patriotism of our men and women in uniform. Keeping them and their loved ones in my prayers." Sen.John Thune
Aug. 31, 2019 Tweet - "I look forward to the South Dakota State Fair all year long -- it's always a great chance to chat with people from across the state. What a perfect way to close out the summer." Sen.John Thune
Aug. 29, 2019 Tweet - "Johnny Isakson and his wife Dianne are two of the finest people I know, and they have represented their state of Georgia and our nation with great distinction and effectiveness." Sen.John Thune
Aug. 29, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Scott Harris, Clerk for the Supreme Court of the U.S. - Senate Republicans Send Unified Message Against Democrats' Court-Packing Threat Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Aug. 29, 2019 Tweet - "It's important our producers are treated fairly. Glad to hear that @SecretarySonny has directed the @USDA to look into recent beef pricing margins to ensure everyone in the market is playing by the rules." Sen.John Thune
Aug. 23, 2019 The Argus Leader - Hope For a Better Future Sen.John Thune
Aug. 23, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Patrick Pizzella, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Labor - Foxx Leads Letter to DOL, Seeks Reforms to Address Skills Gap Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Aug. 22, 2019 Great Faces, Great Places Sen.Mike Rounds
Aug. 21, 2019 Rep. Finkenauer Leads Bipartisan Call for Investigation into Small Refinery Exemption Waivers Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Aug. 20, 2019 Tweet - "Rural America has a lot to offer, and with the potential for new and more efficient broadband infrastructure, there will be even more meaningful opportunities for advancements in health care, agriculture, education, economic development, and more." Sen.John Thune
Aug. 16, 2019 Rural America Cannot Be Overlooked Sen.John Thune
Aug. 16, 2019 Helping South Dakotans Navigate the Federal Bureaucracy Sen.Mike Rounds
Aug. 13, 2019 Tweet - "Spoke to @brkgschamber about how issues like trade, workforce, & technology affect the local economy. Some priorities: Pass #USMCA this fall, Close the skills gap in our workforce, Increase rural access to tech" Sen.John Thune
Aug. 12, 2019 Tweet - "Closing the digital divide in rural America is one of my top priorities, so I was glad to see the @FCC announce that it will invest nearly $5 million in projects throughout South Dakota, expanding broadband to hundreds of homes and businesses in the state. https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-359022A1.pdf …" Sen.John Thune
Aug. 12, 2019 Tweet - "Frustrating decision by @EPA. It's tough times in farm country, and while the admin delivered a big win with year-round E15, these additional waivers undercut the commitments made to our ag producers and the hundreds of thousands of employees who support the industry." Sen.John Thune
Aug. 9, 2019 Rapid City Family's Adoption Story an Inspiration to Us All Sen.Mike Rounds
Aug. 9, 2019 It's Always Ag Appreciation Day in South Dakota Sen.John Thune
Aug. 8, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Elaine Chao, Secretary of Transportation and the Hon. Howard Elliott, Administrator of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration - Members of North Dakota, Montana and Ohio Delegations Lead Bicameral Effort Urging Federal Agency to Preempt Washington Crude-By-Rail Ban Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Aug. 8, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Schumer Demands Department of Homeland Security Immediately Release Its Legally-Mandated, yet Overdue, Report on Customs Staffing at Northern Ports of Entry; Senator Says a Fully Staffed Northern Border Customs Personnel Is Paramount to Economy-Boosting Cross-Border Tourism, Trade & Security Sen.John Thune
Aug. 7, 2019 Letter to Admiral Karl L. Schultz, Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard - Schumer Reveals: Callous and Shortsighted Fed Process Threatens to Evict Sail Buffalo--a Local Sailing & Water Safety School--from Coast Guard-Owned Inner Harbor Site; Eviction Would Strip Wny Children & Teens of Invaluable Lake Erie Educational Resources; Senator Urges Coast Guard to Reverse Decision, Extend Lease and Be the Wind Behind Sail Buffalo Sen.John Thune
Aug. 5, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State, the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Senators Lankford, Coons Lead Letter on Concerns to Eliminate Refugee Cap Sen.John Thune, ...
Aug. 5, 2019 Letter to the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Armed Services, the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Armed Services, the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee - Senators Jones and Collins Lead Colleagues in New Push to Repeal Military Widow's Tax Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Aug. 5, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo - Baldwin, Rubio Lead 86 Senators in Calling on Secretary Pompeo to Urge Poland to Support Restitution for Holocaust Victims and their Families Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Aug. 4, 2019 GI bill Senate companion intro'd Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Aug. 2, 2019 Tweet - "The July #JobsReport is in, and there's more good news about the economy: 164,000 new jobs in July wages are rising at a faster pace unemployment still near the lowest rate in 50 years." Sen.John Thune
Aug. 2, 2019 Tweet - "Looking for some good news heading into the weekend? "Employers added solid 164,000 jobs in July, underscoring sturdy economy" @USAToday "U.S. Added 164,000 Jobs; Unemployment Unchanged" @NYTimes "U.S. Economy Maintains Steady Jobs Growth" @WSJ" Sen.John Thune
Aug. 2, 2019 Tweet - "GOP-led pro-growth policies are continuing to foster a strong economy. The latest: 164,000 new jobs were added last month -- great news for American workers and anyone on a job hunt. Read more in @USAtoday https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2019/08/02/jobs-report-employers-added-solid-164-000-positions-july/1894979001/ …" Sen.John Thune
Aug. 2, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Sasse Encourages President to Reject Pelosi's Pro-Abortion Extremism Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Aug. 1, 2019 Bipartisan Budget Agreement Strengthens the Military and Supports Veterans Sen.Mike Rounds
July 31, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Jerome Powell, Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System - Sens. Moran, Van Hollen Lead Colleagues in Probing Fed on Efforts to Prevent Real Estate Wire Fraud Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
July 31, 2019 Senators Hirono, Rounds Introduce Legislation to Prepare Veterans for Professional License and Certification Exams Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
July 31, 2019 Tweet - "Consumers should have the option to engage with internet platforms like Google & Facebook w/o being manipulated by secret algorithms driven by the consumer's own data. What do you think? Would you want the option to have an algorithm-free user experience? https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-06-25/thune-wants-google-and-facebook-to-have-algorithm-free-options …" Sen.John Thune
July 31, 2019 Tweet - "Recent revisions to personal income data showed a huge jump in disposable income and wages. Wages have grown "$87.1 billion more than previously reported" since #GOPTaxCuts. "In sum, Americans are earning more and relying less on government."" Sen.John Thune
July 30, 2019 Executive Session Sen.John Thune
July 30, 2019 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the Department of Justice - Grassley, Senators Seek Updates & Further Action on Justice Department Efforts to Clarify Website Accessibility Under ADA Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
July 30, 2019 Rounds, Rosen Introduce Bipartisan US-Israel Cybersecurity Center of Excellence Act Sen.Mike Rounds
July 30, 2019 Rounds-Supported Bill to Improve Highways and Bridges Advances out of Senate EPW Committee Sen.Mike Rounds
July 29, 2019 Cloture Motion Sen.John Thune
July 29, 2019 Rounds, Tester Introduce Legislation to Streamline Education Benefits for Veterans Sen.Mike Rounds
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