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July 25, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Wicker Supports Prohibition of Federal Grants to Abortion Providers
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
July 25, 2018
The Race to 5G: Exploring Spectrum Needs to Maintain U.S. Global Leadership - Chairman John Thune Majority Statement
Sen. John Thune
July 25, 2018
Rounds Meets with Supreme Court Nominee Judge Kavanaugh
Sen. Mike Rounds
July 24, 2018
Tweet - "I appreciated the opportunity to discuss the importance of rural broadband and transportation with @SDCattlemen this morning. In S.D., there are four times as many cattle as there are people, which is why the livestock industry is critical to "moo"ving our state's economy."
Sen. John Thune
July 23, 2018
Brown, Rounds Secure Provision to Help Veterans Land Good-Paying Jobs in Final Defense Bill Set to Become Law
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
July 23, 2018
Tweet - "Year-round E15 sales would not only help lower gas prices, but it's a common-sense win for consumer choice and would strengthen our home-grown energy dominance to counter OPEC and help American farmers during uncertain times. #RFS"
Sen. John Thune
July 23, 2018
Senate Confirms Robert Wilkie to Lead VA
Sen. Mike Rounds
July 20, 2018
Tweet - "As a farm-state senator who proudly serves on @SenateAgGOP and @GOPSenFinance, which plays a key role in U.S. trade policy, defending and supporting the agriculture community will always be one of my top priorities in the U.S. Senate. My column"
Sen. John Thune
July 20, 2018
Defending South Dakota's Farmers and Ranchers
Sen. John Thune
July 19, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Thune and Markey Outline Opportunity for FCC Action on Reassigned Numbers Database to Combat Unwanted Robocalls and Robotexts
Sen. John Thune, ...
July 19, 2018
Tweet - "ICE plays an incredibly important role in keeping communities safe. I joined @BillHemmer on @AmericaNewsroom to discuss why Democrats should support the men and women of this critical agency."
Sen. John Thune
July 18, 2018
Committee to Hold Hearing to Examine Innovations in Shark Research and Technology - Chairman John Thune Statement
Sen. John Thune
July 18, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Senate Western Caucus Demands Prompt Confirmation of Nominees Critical to the West
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
July 18, 2018
After Trump-Putin Meeting, Klobuchar and Lankford Announce New Cosponsors of Bipartisan Secure Elections Act
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
July 18, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Lower Prescription Drug Costs for Montana Seniors
Sen. John Thune, ...
July 17, 2018
Letter to Roberta Stempfley, Director, The Software Engineering Institute - Follow Up on Spectre and Meltdown Vulnerabilities
Sen. John Thune, ...
July 17, 2018
Rounds Questions Fed Chair on Economic Growth During Banking Committee Hearing
Sen. Mike Rounds
July 17, 2018
Tweet - "There's still time for my Democrat colleagues to abandon their partisan political opposition and take a real look at Judge Kavanaugh's qualifications for the Supreme Court, and I hope they do."
Sen. John Thune
July 16, 2018
Tweet - "Despite Russia's repeated denials, we know they meddled in our election, based on the analysis from our trusted intel community. Russia must be held accountable for attempting to disrupt our democracy, & we must continue to strongly convey the message that it won't be tolerated."
Sen. John Thune
July 16, 2018
Rounds Statement on Trump-Putin Meeting
Sen. Mike Rounds
July 13, 2018
Judge Kavanaugh Is Well-Qualified to Serve on the Supreme Court
Sen. John Thune
July 12, 2018
Letter to the Hon. John McCain, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Chairman of the House Committee on Armed Services, the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Armed Services, and the Hon. Adam Smith, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Armed Services - Rep. Murphy Leads Bipartisan Letter to House and Senate Armed Services Committees in Support of Improvements to the Military Transition Assistance Program
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
July 12, 2018
Blunt, Senators Introduce Resolution to Support ICE
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
July 12, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Jerome Powell Chairman of the Board of Governors pf the Federal Reserve System, the Hon. Jelena McWilliams, Chairman of the Board of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and the Hon. Joseph Otting, Comptroller of the Currency - Support Community Banks
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
July 11, 2018
Inhofe Joins GOP Senators in Introducing Resolution to Support ICE
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
July 11, 2018
Letter to President Donald Trump - Delegation Urges President to Prioritize U.S. Agriculture During Trade Negotiations
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
July 11, 2018
Rounds Joins Group of Senators in Introducing Resolution to Support ICE
Sen. Mike Rounds
July 11, 2018
Cassidy, Colleagues Introduce Resolution in Support of ICE
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
July 11, 2018
Tweet - "Today I joined @SenatorRounds and @RepKristiNoem to urge the president to prioritize U.S. agriculture, South Dakota's top industry, in trade negotiations. Agriculture cannot afford to bear the brunt of the burden in global trade disputes."
Sen. John Thune
July 11, 2018
Tweet - "Today I joined @SenatorRounds and @RepKristiNoem to urge the president to prioritize U.S. agriculture, South Dakota's top industry, in trade negotiations. Agriculture cannot afford to bear the brunt of the burden in global trade disputes."
Sen. John Thune
July 10, 2018
Rounds Statement on Committee Confirmation of Robert Wilkie to be VA Secretary
Sen. Mike Rounds
July 10, 2018
Tweet - "Judge Kavanaugh understands that the job of a judge is to interpret the law, not write it. To judge, not legislate. To call balls and strikes, not rewrite the rules of the game."
Sen. John Thune
July 10, 2018
Letter to Mr. Larry Page, CEO, Alphabet Inc. - Committee Leaders Seek Information on Google's Data Privacy Policies
Sen. John Thune, ...
July 10, 2018
CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview With South Dakota Senator John Thune
Sen. John Thune
July 9, 2018
Tweet - "More good news for South Dakotans as a result of #TaxReform. @bhenergy plans to refund more than $7.6 million to South Dakota customers this year and reduce rates by $8.9 million for 2019 and each year thereafter -- a 12% reduction on consumers' bills."
Sen. John Thune
July 9, 2018
Tweet - "Historic evening as President Trump nominates Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court."
Sen. John Thune
July 9, 2018
Rounds on Nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to Supreme Court
Sen. Mike Rounds
July 6, 2018
One Step Closer to the President's Desk
Sen. John Thune
July 6, 2018
Thune Statement on Congressional Delegation Trip to Russia
Sen. John Thune
July 3, 2018
Klobuchar, Thune Bill to Help Sports Medicine Approved by Senate Committee
Sen. John Thune, ...
June 29, 2018
A Red, White, and Blue Kind of Day
Sen. John Thune
June 28, 2018
Tweet - "Today's passage of #FarmBill18 is a big win for South Dakota farmers and ranchers. Read more on my provisions included in the bill."
Sen. John Thune
June 28, 2018
Agriculture improvement Act of 2018
Sen. Mike Rounds
June 28, 2018
Thune and Schatz Introduce the STREAMLINE Small Cell Deployment Act
Sen. John Thune, ...
June 28, 2018
Senate-Passed Farm Bill Includes One Dozen Thune-Authored Provisions
Sen. John Thune
June 27, 2018
Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018
Sen. John Thune
June 27, 2018
Rounds on Meeting with CFPB Director Nominee Kathy Kraninger
Sen. Mike Rounds
June 27, 2018
Tweet - "Glad @SenateCommerce approved my bill to strengthen and improve the Cooperative Observer Program to support state-coordinated programs that provide data for the Drought Monitor and other weather services that help S.D. farmers and ranchers."
Sen. John Thune
June 27, 2018
Tweet - "#FarmBill18 includes my Soil Health and Income Protection Program initiative, a voluntary program that would provide a short-term option to conserve acreage while protecting farm income."
Sen. John Thune
June 27, 2018
Letter to Randy Reeves, Under Secretary for Memorial Affairs of the National Cemetery Administration - Thune, Rounds, and Noem Express Support for New East River Veteran Cemetery
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Date
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July 25, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Wicker Supports Prohibition of Federal Grants to Abortion Providers
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
July 25, 2018
The Race to 5G: Exploring Spectrum Needs to Maintain U.S. Global Leadership - Chairman John Thune Majority Statement
Sen.John Thune
July 25, 2018
Rounds Meets with Supreme Court Nominee Judge Kavanaugh
Sen.Mike Rounds
July 24, 2018
Tweet - "I appreciated the opportunity to discuss the importance of rural broadband and transportation with @SDCattlemen this morning. In S.D., there are four times as many cattle as there are people, which is why the livestock industry is critical to "moo"ving our state's economy."
Sen.John Thune
July 23, 2018
Brown, Rounds Secure Provision to Help Veterans Land Good-Paying Jobs in Final Defense Bill Set to Become Law
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
July 23, 2018
Tweet - "Year-round E15 sales would not only help lower gas prices, but it's a common-sense win for consumer choice and would strengthen our home-grown energy dominance to counter OPEC and help American farmers during uncertain times. #RFS"
Sen.John Thune
July 23, 2018
Senate Confirms Robert Wilkie to Lead VA
Sen.Mike Rounds
July 20, 2018
Tweet - "As a farm-state senator who proudly serves on @SenateAgGOP and @GOPSenFinance, which plays a key role in U.S. trade policy, defending and supporting the agriculture community will always be one of my top priorities in the U.S. Senate. My column"
Sen.John Thune
July 20, 2018
Defending South Dakota's Farmers and Ranchers
Sen.John Thune
July 19, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Thune and Markey Outline Opportunity for FCC Action on Reassigned Numbers Database to Combat Unwanted Robocalls and Robotexts
Sen.John Thune, ...
July 19, 2018
Tweet - "ICE plays an incredibly important role in keeping communities safe. I joined @BillHemmer on @AmericaNewsroom to discuss why Democrats should support the men and women of this critical agency."
Sen.John Thune
July 18, 2018
Committee to Hold Hearing to Examine Innovations in Shark Research and Technology - Chairman John Thune Statement
Sen.John Thune
July 18, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Senate Western Caucus Demands Prompt Confirmation of Nominees Critical to the West
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
July 18, 2018
After Trump-Putin Meeting, Klobuchar and Lankford Announce New Cosponsors of Bipartisan Secure Elections Act
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
July 18, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Lower Prescription Drug Costs for Montana Seniors
Sen.John Thune, ...
July 17, 2018
Letter to Roberta Stempfley, Director, The Software Engineering Institute - Follow Up on Spectre and Meltdown Vulnerabilities
Sen.John Thune, ...
July 17, 2018
Rounds Questions Fed Chair on Economic Growth During Banking Committee Hearing
Sen.Mike Rounds
July 17, 2018
Tweet - "There's still time for my Democrat colleagues to abandon their partisan political opposition and take a real look at Judge Kavanaugh's qualifications for the Supreme Court, and I hope they do."
Sen.John Thune
July 16, 2018
Tweet - "Despite Russia's repeated denials, we know they meddled in our election, based on the analysis from our trusted intel community. Russia must be held accountable for attempting to disrupt our democracy, & we must continue to strongly convey the message that it won't be tolerated."
Sen.John Thune
July 16, 2018
Rounds Statement on Trump-Putin Meeting
Sen.Mike Rounds
July 13, 2018
Judge Kavanaugh Is Well-Qualified to Serve on the Supreme Court
Sen.John Thune
July 12, 2018
Letter to the Hon. John McCain, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Chairman of the House Committee on Armed Services, the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Armed Services, and the Hon. Adam Smith, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Armed Services - Rep. Murphy Leads Bipartisan Letter to House and Senate Armed Services Committees in Support of Improvements to the Military Transition Assistance Program
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
July 12, 2018
Blunt, Senators Introduce Resolution to Support ICE
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
July 12, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Jerome Powell Chairman of the Board of Governors pf the Federal Reserve System, the Hon. Jelena McWilliams, Chairman of the Board of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and the Hon. Joseph Otting, Comptroller of the Currency - Support Community Banks
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
July 11, 2018
Inhofe Joins GOP Senators in Introducing Resolution to Support ICE
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
July 11, 2018
Letter to President Donald Trump - Delegation Urges President to Prioritize U.S. Agriculture During Trade Negotiations
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
July 11, 2018
Rounds Joins Group of Senators in Introducing Resolution to Support ICE
Sen.Mike Rounds
July 11, 2018
Cassidy, Colleagues Introduce Resolution in Support of ICE
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
July 11, 2018
Tweet - "Today I joined @SenatorRounds and @RepKristiNoem to urge the president to prioritize U.S. agriculture, South Dakota's top industry, in trade negotiations. Agriculture cannot afford to bear the brunt of the burden in global trade disputes."
Sen.John Thune
July 11, 2018
Tweet - "Today I joined @SenatorRounds and @RepKristiNoem to urge the president to prioritize U.S. agriculture, South Dakota's top industry, in trade negotiations. Agriculture cannot afford to bear the brunt of the burden in global trade disputes."
Sen.John Thune
July 10, 2018
Rounds Statement on Committee Confirmation of Robert Wilkie to be VA Secretary
Sen.Mike Rounds
July 10, 2018
Tweet - "Judge Kavanaugh understands that the job of a judge is to interpret the law, not write it. To judge, not legislate. To call balls and strikes, not rewrite the rules of the game."
Sen.John Thune
July 10, 2018
Letter to Mr. Larry Page, CEO, Alphabet Inc. - Committee Leaders Seek Information on Google's Data Privacy Policies
Sen.John Thune, ...
July 10, 2018
CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview With South Dakota Senator John Thune
Sen.John Thune
July 9, 2018
Tweet - "More good news for South Dakotans as a result of #TaxReform. @bhenergy plans to refund more than $7.6 million to South Dakota customers this year and reduce rates by $8.9 million for 2019 and each year thereafter -- a 12% reduction on consumers' bills."
Sen.John Thune
July 9, 2018
Tweet - "Historic evening as President Trump nominates Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court."
Sen.John Thune
July 9, 2018
Rounds on Nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to Supreme Court
Sen.Mike Rounds
July 6, 2018
One Step Closer to the President's Desk
Sen.John Thune
July 6, 2018
Thune Statement on Congressional Delegation Trip to Russia
Sen.John Thune
July 3, 2018
Klobuchar, Thune Bill to Help Sports Medicine Approved by Senate Committee
Sen.John Thune, ...
June 29, 2018
A Red, White, and Blue Kind of Day
Sen.John Thune
June 28, 2018
Tweet - "Today's passage of #FarmBill18 is a big win for South Dakota farmers and ranchers. Read more on my provisions included in the bill."
Sen.John Thune
June 28, 2018
Agriculture improvement Act of 2018
Sen.Mike Rounds
June 28, 2018
Thune and Schatz Introduce the STREAMLINE Small Cell Deployment Act
Sen.John Thune, ...
June 28, 2018
Senate-Passed Farm Bill Includes One Dozen Thune-Authored Provisions
Sen.John Thune
June 27, 2018
Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018
Sen.John Thune
June 27, 2018
Rounds on Meeting with CFPB Director Nominee Kathy Kraninger
Sen.Mike Rounds
June 27, 2018
Tweet - "Glad @SenateCommerce approved my bill to strengthen and improve the Cooperative Observer Program to support state-coordinated programs that provide data for the Drought Monitor and other weather services that help S.D. farmers and ranchers."
Sen.John Thune
June 27, 2018
Tweet - "#FarmBill18 includes my Soil Health and Income Protection Program initiative, a voluntary program that would provide a short-term option to conserve acreage while protecting farm income."
Sen.John Thune
June 27, 2018
Letter to Randy Reeves, Under Secretary for Memorial Affairs of the National Cemetery Administration - Thune, Rounds, and Noem Express Support for New East River Veteran Cemetery
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
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