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Oct. 6, 2018
Tweet - "It's been a busy few weeks around the Capitol complex, but the U.S. Capitol Police have been there every step of the way, protecting senators, staff, and Americans who have expressed their First Amendment rights. Thank you for all you do to keep the Capitol Hill community safe."
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 5, 2018
President Signs Five-Year FAA Reauthorization Bill into Law
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 5, 2018
Bipartisan Senators Denounce China's Human Rights Abuses
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 5, 2018
Tweet - "Great news. The Bureau of Labor Statistics announced today that the unemployment rate dropped to its lowest level since 1969 (3.7 percent)."
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 5, 2018
15th Annual National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Sen. Mike Rounds
Oct. 5, 2018
Thune: Our Economy Keeps Getting Better
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 4, 2018
PBS "News Hour" - Transcript:Sen. Rounds: "No Shocker' in FBI Report on Kavanaugh
Sen. Mike Rounds
Oct. 4, 2018
Tweet - "I will be voting for Judge Kavanaugh because he is eminently qualified. I will be voting for him because he is a man of character and integrity. And I will be voting for him because I know he can be relied on to uphold the rule of law and the Constitution."
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 4, 2018
Executive Session
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 4, 2018
Tweet - "After being briefed on the FBI's seventh background investigation into Judge Kavanaugh, I have seen no corroborating evidence to the claims made against him. It's time to vote, and I will vote to #ConfirmKavanaugh."
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 4, 2018
Happy Native Americans' Day
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 4, 2018
Hearing of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Thune, Hearing on Broadband: Opportunities and Challenges in Rural America
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 3, 2018
Tweet - "My bipartisan legislation that clarifies that sports medicine professionals can provide health services to an athlete, athletic team, or staff member when the team is on the road is headed to the president."
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 3, 2018
Hearing of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Thune, Hearing on Implementation of Positive Train Control
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 3, 2018
Thune Statement on Passage of Critical Legislation to Combat Opioid Crisis
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 3, 2018
Rounds: Comprehensive Opioids Bill Headed to President's Desk
Sen. Mike Rounds
Oct. 3, 2018
Thune-Led Federal Aviation Administration Bill Includes Multiple Wins for South Dakota
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 3, 2018
Thune, Klobuchar Bill to Provide Licensure Clarity for Sports Medicine Professionals Heads to the President
Sen. John Thune, ...
Oct. 3, 2018
Rounds Statement on Five-Year FAA Reauthorization Act
Sen. Mike Rounds
Oct. 3, 2018
Tweet - "#FAAReauthorization increases funding for the Law Enforcement Officer Reimbursement Program, which allows airports like Sioux Falls and Rapid City to staff police at security checkpoints."
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 3, 2018
Tweet - "#FAAReauthorization makes TSA more passenger-friendly by requiring it to post security checkpoint wait times online and expanding PreCheck program enrollment opportunities."
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 3, 2018
Tweet - "Glad the Senate passed the bipartisan #FAAReauthorization Act, a bill that would reauthorize federal aviation programs to modernize airport infrastructure, improve service for the flying public, enhance safety, and boost aviation industry innovation."
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 3, 2018
Thune and Nelson Praise Senate Passage of Five-Year Federal Aviation Legislation with Transportation Security Reforms
Sen. John Thune, ...
Oct. 3, 2018
Hearing of the Superfund, Waste Management and Regulatory Oversight Subcommittee of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Rounds, Hearing on the EPA's Use of Sound and Transparent Science
Sen. Mike Rounds
Oct. 3, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Delegation Urges FCC to Restore Predictability to Universal Service Fund's High Cost Program Budget
Sen. John Thune, ...
Oct. 2, 2018
Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act of 2017
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 2, 2018
CNN "Wolf" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Mike Rounds
Sen. Mike Rounds
Oct. 2, 2018
Tweet - "The Senate is working to pass a bill that provides stability and critical reforms to our nation's aviation programs: Modernizing airport infrastructure Improving service for passengers Enhancing safety and security Boosting aircraft innovation Disaster assistance"
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 1, 2018
Rounds: South Dakota Veterans Cemetery One Step Closer to Becoming Reality
Sen. Mike Rounds
Oct. 1, 2018
Tweet - "Great news for South Dakota veterans -- @VANatCemeteries will provide a grant to establish a state veterans cemetery in Sioux Falls. Our heroes deserve to be honored near their families and communities."
Sen. John Thune
Sept. 28, 2018
South Dakota Can Be the Leader in 5G
Sen. John Thune
Sept. 28, 2018
Thune Speaks at White House 5G Summit
Sen. John Thune
Sept. 28, 2018
Celebrating Native American History in South Dakota
Sen. Mike Rounds
Sept. 27, 2018
Tweet - "Throughout this process, I've tried to follow where the facts lead, and despite hearing powerful testimony from Dr. Ford and Judge Kavanaugh, we didn't learn anything we didn't already know. My opinion of the judge hasn't changed, and the process should proceed. #ConfirmKavanaugh"
Sen. John Thune
Sept. 26, 2018
Rounds' IHS Assessment Legislation Passes Out of Committee, Heads to Full Senate Floor
Sen. Mike Rounds
Sept. 26, 2018
Hearing of the Cybersecurity and Personnel Subcommittee of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Rounds, Hearing on Reviewing DOD Cyber Operational Readiness
Sen. Mike Rounds
Sept. 26, 2018
Hatch, Bipartisan Senators Introduce Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Economic Exclusion Act
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Sept. 26, 2018
Tweet - "Earlier today, I led a @SenateCommerce hearing examining data privacy policies at top technology and communications firms and the current state of consumer data privacy. More from the hearing"
Sen. John Thune
Sept. 26, 2018
Hearing of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Thune, Hearing on Examining Safeguards for Consumer Data Privacy
Sen. John Thune
Sept. 25, 2018
Thune Statement on Senate Confirmation of Peter Feldman to the Consumer Product Safety Commission
Sen. John Thune
Sept. 25, 2018
Thune Welcomes Honor Flight Veterans to D.C.
Sen. John Thune
Sept. 25, 2018
The Hill - Protect and Innovate Online Privacy
Sen. John Thune
Sept. 25, 2018
Executive Session
Sen. John Thune
Sept. 25, 2018
Tweet - "I joined @FoxNews @AmericaNewsroom to discuss the Democrats' 11th hour ambush to delay and derail Judge Kavanaugh's nomination to the Supreme Court."
Sen. John Thune
Sept. 25, 2018
Tweet - "Recognizing and thanking our veterans is one of the greatest honors and privileges I have as a senator."
Sen. John Thune
Sept. 24, 2018
Tweet - "Record-Low 12% Cite Economic Issues as Top U.S. Problem" More from @Gallup as Americans continue to be optimistic about the economy:"
Sen. John Thune
Sept. 22, 2018
House and Senate Committee Leaders Announce Agreement on Long-term FAA and Disaster Program Reform Legislation
Sen. John Thune, ...
Sept. 21, 2018
Tweet - "We can curb the opioid epidemic, and with the tools that are being deployed nationwide, I'm confident we will. More in my column"
Sen. John Thune
Sept. 21, 2018
Fighting the Opioid Crisis Head On
Sen. John Thune
Sept. 20, 2018
Tweet - "Glad to see @EPAAWheeler and @EPA make the highly secretive #RFS waiver process a little more transparent, but far more must be done. In April, I led colleagues to urge @POTUS to proceed in a way that upholds the RFS and fulfills commitments to farmers."
Sen. John Thune
Date
Title
Politician
Oct. 6, 2018
Tweet - "It's been a busy few weeks around the Capitol complex, but the U.S. Capitol Police have been there every step of the way, protecting senators, staff, and Americans who have expressed their First Amendment rights. Thank you for all you do to keep the Capitol Hill community safe."
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 5, 2018
President Signs Five-Year FAA Reauthorization Bill into Law
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 5, 2018
Bipartisan Senators Denounce China's Human Rights Abuses
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 5, 2018
Tweet - "Great news. The Bureau of Labor Statistics announced today that the unemployment rate dropped to its lowest level since 1969 (3.7 percent)."
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 5, 2018
15th Annual National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Sen.Mike Rounds
Oct. 5, 2018
Thune: Our Economy Keeps Getting Better
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 4, 2018
PBS "News Hour" - Transcript:Sen. Rounds: "No Shocker' in FBI Report on Kavanaugh
Sen.Mike Rounds
Oct. 4, 2018
Tweet - "I will be voting for Judge Kavanaugh because he is eminently qualified. I will be voting for him because he is a man of character and integrity. And I will be voting for him because I know he can be relied on to uphold the rule of law and the Constitution."
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 4, 2018
Executive Session
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 4, 2018
Tweet - "After being briefed on the FBI's seventh background investigation into Judge Kavanaugh, I have seen no corroborating evidence to the claims made against him. It's time to vote, and I will vote to #ConfirmKavanaugh."
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 4, 2018
Happy Native Americans' Day
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 4, 2018
Hearing of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Thune, Hearing on Broadband: Opportunities and Challenges in Rural America
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 3, 2018
Tweet - "My bipartisan legislation that clarifies that sports medicine professionals can provide health services to an athlete, athletic team, or staff member when the team is on the road is headed to the president."
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 3, 2018
Hearing of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Thune, Hearing on Implementation of Positive Train Control
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 3, 2018
Thune Statement on Passage of Critical Legislation to Combat Opioid Crisis
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 3, 2018
Rounds: Comprehensive Opioids Bill Headed to President's Desk
Sen.Mike Rounds
Oct. 3, 2018
Thune-Led Federal Aviation Administration Bill Includes Multiple Wins for South Dakota
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 3, 2018
Thune, Klobuchar Bill to Provide Licensure Clarity for Sports Medicine Professionals Heads to the President
Sen.John Thune, ...
Oct. 3, 2018
Rounds Statement on Five-Year FAA Reauthorization Act
Sen.Mike Rounds
Oct. 3, 2018
Tweet - "#FAAReauthorization increases funding for the Law Enforcement Officer Reimbursement Program, which allows airports like Sioux Falls and Rapid City to staff police at security checkpoints."
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 3, 2018
Tweet - "#FAAReauthorization makes TSA more passenger-friendly by requiring it to post security checkpoint wait times online and expanding PreCheck program enrollment opportunities."
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 3, 2018
Tweet - "Glad the Senate passed the bipartisan #FAAReauthorization Act, a bill that would reauthorize federal aviation programs to modernize airport infrastructure, improve service for the flying public, enhance safety, and boost aviation industry innovation."
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 3, 2018
Thune and Nelson Praise Senate Passage of Five-Year Federal Aviation Legislation with Transportation Security Reforms
Sen.John Thune, ...
Oct. 3, 2018
Hearing of the Superfund, Waste Management and Regulatory Oversight Subcommittee of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Rounds, Hearing on the EPA's Use of Sound and Transparent Science
Sen.Mike Rounds
Oct. 3, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Delegation Urges FCC to Restore Predictability to Universal Service Fund's High Cost Program Budget
Sen.John Thune, ...
Oct. 2, 2018
Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act of 2017
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 2, 2018
CNN "Wolf" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Mike Rounds
Sen.Mike Rounds
Oct. 2, 2018
Tweet - "The Senate is working to pass a bill that provides stability and critical reforms to our nation's aviation programs: Modernizing airport infrastructure Improving service for passengers Enhancing safety and security Boosting aircraft innovation Disaster assistance"
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 1, 2018
Rounds: South Dakota Veterans Cemetery One Step Closer to Becoming Reality
Sen.Mike Rounds
Oct. 1, 2018
Tweet - "Great news for South Dakota veterans -- @VANatCemeteries will provide a grant to establish a state veterans cemetery in Sioux Falls. Our heroes deserve to be honored near their families and communities."
Sen.John Thune
Sept. 28, 2018
South Dakota Can Be the Leader in 5G
Sen.John Thune
Sept. 28, 2018
Thune Speaks at White House 5G Summit
Sen.John Thune
Sept. 28, 2018
Celebrating Native American History in South Dakota
Sen.Mike Rounds
Sept. 27, 2018
Tweet - "Throughout this process, I've tried to follow where the facts lead, and despite hearing powerful testimony from Dr. Ford and Judge Kavanaugh, we didn't learn anything we didn't already know. My opinion of the judge hasn't changed, and the process should proceed. #ConfirmKavanaugh"
Sen.John Thune
Sept. 26, 2018
Rounds' IHS Assessment Legislation Passes Out of Committee, Heads to Full Senate Floor
Sen.Mike Rounds
Sept. 26, 2018
Hearing of the Cybersecurity and Personnel Subcommittee of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Rounds, Hearing on Reviewing DOD Cyber Operational Readiness
Sen.Mike Rounds
Sept. 26, 2018
Hatch, Bipartisan Senators Introduce Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Economic Exclusion Act
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Sept. 26, 2018
Tweet - "Earlier today, I led a @SenateCommerce hearing examining data privacy policies at top technology and communications firms and the current state of consumer data privacy. More from the hearing"
Sen.John Thune
Sept. 26, 2018
Hearing of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Thune, Hearing on Examining Safeguards for Consumer Data Privacy
Sen.John Thune
Sept. 25, 2018
Thune Statement on Senate Confirmation of Peter Feldman to the Consumer Product Safety Commission
Sen.John Thune
Sept. 25, 2018
Thune Welcomes Honor Flight Veterans to D.C.
Sen.John Thune
Sept. 25, 2018
The Hill - Protect and Innovate Online Privacy
Sen.John Thune
Sept. 25, 2018
Executive Session
Sen.John Thune
Sept. 25, 2018
Tweet - "I joined @FoxNews @AmericaNewsroom to discuss the Democrats' 11th hour ambush to delay and derail Judge Kavanaugh's nomination to the Supreme Court."
Sen.John Thune
Sept. 25, 2018
Tweet - "Recognizing and thanking our veterans is one of the greatest honors and privileges I have as a senator."
Sen.John Thune
Sept. 24, 2018
Tweet - "Record-Low 12% Cite Economic Issues as Top U.S. Problem" More from @Gallup as Americans continue to be optimistic about the economy:"
Sen.John Thune
Sept. 22, 2018
House and Senate Committee Leaders Announce Agreement on Long-term FAA and Disaster Program Reform Legislation
Sen.John Thune, ...
Sept. 21, 2018
Tweet - "We can curb the opioid epidemic, and with the tools that are being deployed nationwide, I'm confident we will. More in my column"
Sen.John Thune
Sept. 21, 2018
Fighting the Opioid Crisis Head On
Sen.John Thune
Sept. 20, 2018
Tweet - "Glad to see @EPAAWheeler and @EPA make the highly secretive #RFS waiver process a little more transparent, but far more must be done. In April, I led colleagues to urge @POTUS to proceed in a way that upholds the RFS and fulfills commitments to farmers."
Sen.John Thune
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