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Nov. 14, 2018
Thune Statement on Being Elected Senate Republican Whip
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 14, 2018
Thune, Carper, and Portman Applaud Senate Passage of Bipartisan Coast Guard Authorization
Sen. John Thune, ...
Nov. 14, 2018
Hearing of the Cybersecurity Subcommittee of The Senate Armed Services Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Rounds, Hearing on The Private Sector Perspective on The Department of Defense's (do D) Cybersecurity Acquisition and Practices
Sen. Mike Rounds
Nov. 14, 2018
Tweet - "Humbled and honored to have been elected by my colleagues as the next Senate Majority Whip. I look forward to serving South Dakota and the American people in my new role."
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 13, 2018
Carper, Thune Announce Coast Guard Authorization Agreement
Sen. John Thune, ...
Nov. 12, 2018
Thune and Carper Announce Coast Guard Authorization Agreement
Sen. John Thune, ...
Nov. 9, 2018
Fueling South Dakota's Economy
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 9, 2018
Tweet - "There are a lot of things worth fighting for, and I've found that many of the biggest, most consequential fights of my legislative career have revolved around South Dakota's agriculture industry. More on my fight for the year-round sale of E15"
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 9, 2018
Election Wrap up and Look Ahead
Sen. Mike Rounds
Nov. 7, 2018
Tweet - "Jeff Sessions is a true public servant, and I want to thank him for his decades of work on behalf of the American people. I look forward to seeing who @POTUS nominates and will work with my Senate colleagues to confirm a new AG who, like Jeff, is dedicated to the rule of law."
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 2, 2018
Thune: Republican Policies Are Getting Americans Back to Work
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 2, 2018
Tweet - "The October jobs report out today shows that the economy added 250,000 jobs and wages are rising at the highest rate since 2009. Read my full statement on the jobs report"
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 31, 2018
Promises Made and Promises Kept
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 31, 2018
Rounds Statement on Proposed Rule to Facilitate Liquidity in Options Markets
Sen. Mike Rounds
Oct. 26, 2018
Republican Reforms Have Revitalized Our Economy
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 26, 2018
Delivering Results
Sen. Mike Rounds
Oct. 26, 2018
Tweet - "Today's announcement about strong and continued economic growth is more evidence that Republicans' pro-jobs, pro-growth agenda is working for the American people."
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 24, 2018
Tweet - "Threats of violence toward any American are unacceptable. Whoever is responsible must be found and held accountable to the fullest extent of the law. A huge thank you to law enforcement and first responders for all they do to keep us safe."
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 23, 2018
South Dakota's Century-Long Pheasant Hunting Tradition Continues
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 23, 2018
Tweet - "There isn't a more special place to be on an autumn day in the middle of pheasant season than right here in the heart of South Dakota."
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 20, 2018
Tweet - "While a lot has changed in the 100 years since South Dakota's annual pheasant hunting tradition began, many elements have stood the test of time. Read more about why this time of year is so important to me and my family, and good luck to everyone today -->"
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 19, 2018
My Commitment to Ellsworth
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 19, 2018
100 Years of Pheasant Hunting in South Dakota
Sen. Mike Rounds
Oct. 19, 2018
Tweet - "I've been fighting for Ellsworth Air Force Base for more than a decade, and this week's visit proved once again that the base and the airmen of @28thBombWing are the best of the best and true national assets."
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 19, 2018
Tweet - "The labor market keeps breaking records thanks to Republicans' pro-job, pro-growth agenda."
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 12, 2018
Hearing of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Thune, Hearing on The Race to 5G: A View from the Field
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 12, 2018
100 Years in the Making
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 12, 2018
Tweet - "South Dakota's farmers and ranchers are some of the hardest working and humble people I know, and they do important work to help feed the world. We should thank them every day, but especially today on #NationalFarmersDay. Thank you for all you do!"
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 12, 2018
Supreme Court Fight Highlights Need for More Civility
Sen. Mike Rounds
Oct. 12, 2018
Tweet - "Thanks to the witnesses and attendees who joined us at the @SenateCommerce field hearing today in Sioux Falls. Looking forward to continuing to work with our local leaders to keep South Dakota on the cutting edge."
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 12, 2018
Tweet - "Professing the grace and love of God is not a crime. My prayers are with American Pastor Andrew Brunson and his family as he is released from his unwarranted imprisonment in Turkey. Thank you to @POTUS and @SenThomTillis for their unwavering leadership throughout this process."
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 11, 2018
Wyden, Thune Reintroduce Bill to Protect Innovative Digital Goods and Services
Sen. John Thune, ...
Oct. 11, 2018
Letter to Mr. Sundar Pichai, Chief Executive Officer of Google Inc. - Google+ Memo on Vulnerability
Sen. John Thune, ...
Oct. 11, 2018
Thune, Wyden Reintroduce Bill to Protect Innovative Digital Goods and Services from Multiple and Discriminatory Taxes
Sen. John Thune, ...
Oct. 11, 2018
Tweet - "Looking forward to tomorrow and hearing more about your perspective on what we can do to bring the world's fastest internet to South Dakota."
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 11, 2018
Tweet - "I joined @RonWyden in reintroducing legislation that would prevent duplicative taxes on digital goods and services, including mobile music, books, movies, and app downloads, as well as cloud computing services."
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 11, 2018
Rounds Introduces Legislative Package to Promote Economic Growth
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 10, 2018
Hearing of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Thune, Hearing on Consumer Data Privacy: Examining Lessons From the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation and the California Consumer Privacy Act
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 10, 2018
Inhofe, Rounds, Reed, Duckworth, Heller and Peters Introduce Legislation to Commemorate End of WWII
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 10, 2018
Rounds Statement on Senate Passage of Water Infrastructure Bill
Sen. Mike Rounds
Oct. 10, 2018
Executive Calendar
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 10, 2018
Thune Statement on Passage of Bipartisan Infrastructure Legislation
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 10, 2018
Tweet - "The Senate passed bipartisan legislation today that makes important investments in infrastructure, helps keep America's communities safe and healthy, cuts burdensome government red tape, and contributes to additional economic growth."
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 9, 2018
Rounds Supports Year-Round E-15 Sales
Sen. Mike Rounds
Oct. 9, 2018
Tweet - "Today's announcement on the approval of year-round E15 fuel sales is a big win for farmers, consumer choice, and energy security -- an effort I've been working on for more than a decade. More on the announcement"
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 9, 2018
Thune Joins President Trump for Announcement on Approval of Year-Round E15 Fuel Sales
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 8, 2018
Tweet - "I'm extremely grateful to live in a state that honors its Native American history and traditions. Whether it's language, food, or events, the Lakota, Dakota, and Nakota people are continuing to leave an important mark on S.D. Happy Native Americans' Day!"
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 6, 2018
Rounds Statement on Confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court
Sen. Mike Rounds
Oct. 6, 2018
Thune Statement on the Confirmation of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 6, 2018
Senator Lankford Joins Bipartisan Group of Senators to Denounce China's Human Rights Abuses
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Date
Title
Politician
Nov. 14, 2018
Thune Statement on Being Elected Senate Republican Whip
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 14, 2018
Thune, Carper, and Portman Applaud Senate Passage of Bipartisan Coast Guard Authorization
Sen.John Thune, ...
Nov. 14, 2018
Hearing of the Cybersecurity Subcommittee of The Senate Armed Services Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Rounds, Hearing on The Private Sector Perspective on The Department of Defense's (do D) Cybersecurity Acquisition and Practices
Sen.Mike Rounds
Nov. 14, 2018
Tweet - "Humbled and honored to have been elected by my colleagues as the next Senate Majority Whip. I look forward to serving South Dakota and the American people in my new role."
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 13, 2018
Carper, Thune Announce Coast Guard Authorization Agreement
Sen.John Thune, ...
Nov. 12, 2018
Thune and Carper Announce Coast Guard Authorization Agreement
Sen.John Thune, ...
Nov. 9, 2018
Fueling South Dakota's Economy
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 9, 2018
Tweet - "There are a lot of things worth fighting for, and I've found that many of the biggest, most consequential fights of my legislative career have revolved around South Dakota's agriculture industry. More on my fight for the year-round sale of E15"
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 9, 2018
Election Wrap up and Look Ahead
Sen.Mike Rounds
Nov. 7, 2018
Tweet - "Jeff Sessions is a true public servant, and I want to thank him for his decades of work on behalf of the American people. I look forward to seeing who @POTUS nominates and will work with my Senate colleagues to confirm a new AG who, like Jeff, is dedicated to the rule of law."
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 2, 2018
Thune: Republican Policies Are Getting Americans Back to Work
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 2, 2018
Tweet - "The October jobs report out today shows that the economy added 250,000 jobs and wages are rising at the highest rate since 2009. Read my full statement on the jobs report"
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 31, 2018
Promises Made and Promises Kept
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 31, 2018
Rounds Statement on Proposed Rule to Facilitate Liquidity in Options Markets
Sen.Mike Rounds
Oct. 26, 2018
Republican Reforms Have Revitalized Our Economy
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 26, 2018
Delivering Results
Sen.Mike Rounds
Oct. 26, 2018
Tweet - "Today's announcement about strong and continued economic growth is more evidence that Republicans' pro-jobs, pro-growth agenda is working for the American people."
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 24, 2018
Tweet - "Threats of violence toward any American are unacceptable. Whoever is responsible must be found and held accountable to the fullest extent of the law. A huge thank you to law enforcement and first responders for all they do to keep us safe."
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 23, 2018
South Dakota's Century-Long Pheasant Hunting Tradition Continues
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 23, 2018
Tweet - "There isn't a more special place to be on an autumn day in the middle of pheasant season than right here in the heart of South Dakota."
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 20, 2018
Tweet - "While a lot has changed in the 100 years since South Dakota's annual pheasant hunting tradition began, many elements have stood the test of time. Read more about why this time of year is so important to me and my family, and good luck to everyone today -->"
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 19, 2018
My Commitment to Ellsworth
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 19, 2018
100 Years of Pheasant Hunting in South Dakota
Sen.Mike Rounds
Oct. 19, 2018
Tweet - "I've been fighting for Ellsworth Air Force Base for more than a decade, and this week's visit proved once again that the base and the airmen of @28thBombWing are the best of the best and true national assets."
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 19, 2018
Tweet - "The labor market keeps breaking records thanks to Republicans' pro-job, pro-growth agenda."
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 12, 2018
Hearing of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Thune, Hearing on The Race to 5G: A View from the Field
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 12, 2018
100 Years in the Making
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 12, 2018
Tweet - "South Dakota's farmers and ranchers are some of the hardest working and humble people I know, and they do important work to help feed the world. We should thank them every day, but especially today on #NationalFarmersDay. Thank you for all you do!"
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 12, 2018
Supreme Court Fight Highlights Need for More Civility
Sen.Mike Rounds
Oct. 12, 2018
Tweet - "Thanks to the witnesses and attendees who joined us at the @SenateCommerce field hearing today in Sioux Falls. Looking forward to continuing to work with our local leaders to keep South Dakota on the cutting edge."
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 12, 2018
Tweet - "Professing the grace and love of God is not a crime. My prayers are with American Pastor Andrew Brunson and his family as he is released from his unwarranted imprisonment in Turkey. Thank you to @POTUS and @SenThomTillis for their unwavering leadership throughout this process."
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 11, 2018
Wyden, Thune Reintroduce Bill to Protect Innovative Digital Goods and Services
Sen.John Thune, ...
Oct. 11, 2018
Letter to Mr. Sundar Pichai, Chief Executive Officer of Google Inc. - Google+ Memo on Vulnerability
Sen.John Thune, ...
Oct. 11, 2018
Thune, Wyden Reintroduce Bill to Protect Innovative Digital Goods and Services from Multiple and Discriminatory Taxes
Sen.John Thune, ...
Oct. 11, 2018
Tweet - "Looking forward to tomorrow and hearing more about your perspective on what we can do to bring the world's fastest internet to South Dakota."
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 11, 2018
Tweet - "I joined @RonWyden in reintroducing legislation that would prevent duplicative taxes on digital goods and services, including mobile music, books, movies, and app downloads, as well as cloud computing services."
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 11, 2018
Rounds Introduces Legislative Package to Promote Economic Growth
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 10, 2018
Hearing of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Thune, Hearing on Consumer Data Privacy: Examining Lessons From the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation and the California Consumer Privacy Act
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 10, 2018
Inhofe, Rounds, Reed, Duckworth, Heller and Peters Introduce Legislation to Commemorate End of WWII
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 10, 2018
Rounds Statement on Senate Passage of Water Infrastructure Bill
Sen.Mike Rounds
Oct. 10, 2018
Executive Calendar
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 10, 2018
Thune Statement on Passage of Bipartisan Infrastructure Legislation
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 10, 2018
Tweet - "The Senate passed bipartisan legislation today that makes important investments in infrastructure, helps keep America's communities safe and healthy, cuts burdensome government red tape, and contributes to additional economic growth."
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 9, 2018
Rounds Supports Year-Round E-15 Sales
Sen.Mike Rounds
Oct. 9, 2018
Tweet - "Today's announcement on the approval of year-round E15 fuel sales is a big win for farmers, consumer choice, and energy security -- an effort I've been working on for more than a decade. More on the announcement"
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 9, 2018
Thune Joins President Trump for Announcement on Approval of Year-Round E15 Fuel Sales
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 8, 2018
Tweet - "I'm extremely grateful to live in a state that honors its Native American history and traditions. Whether it's language, food, or events, the Lakota, Dakota, and Nakota people are continuing to leave an important mark on S.D. Happy Native Americans' Day!"
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 6, 2018
Rounds Statement on Confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court
Sen.Mike Rounds
Oct. 6, 2018
Thune Statement on the Confirmation of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 6, 2018
Senator Lankford Joins Bipartisan Group of Senators to Denounce China's Human Rights Abuses
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
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