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May 15, 2018
Thune Greets South Dakota Veterans at D.C. War Memorials
Sen. John Thune
May 14, 2018
Tweet - "Grateful for the service of our men and women in law enforcement who make sacrifices to protect us every day. #NationalPoliceWeek"
Sen. John Thune
May 14, 2018
Tweet - "Today marks a special milestone in the United States' relationship with Israel, our strongest ally in the Middle East, as we relocate our embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, on the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the State of Israel."
Sen. John Thune
May 11, 2018
Letter to Mr. Gary Retelny, President and CEO, Insitutional Shareholder Services and Glass - Answers from Proxy Advisory Firms
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 11, 2018
Opening New Markets for South Dakota Producers
Sen. Mike Rounds
May 10, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Expedited Floor Proceedings Before the End of the Fiscal Year
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 10, 2018
CNBC - I Support 'Net Neutrality.' Let's Not Let 'political Theater' Ruin a Bipartisan Deal
Sen. John Thune
May 10, 2018
Rounds, King Introduce Bill to Allow Local Meat and Poultry Products to be Sold Across State Lines
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 9, 2018
Executive Session
Sen. John Thune
May 9, 2018
Thune on the Importance of Bipartisan Net Neutrality Legislation
Sen. John Thune
May 7, 2018
Tweet - "This week we celebrate one of South Dakota's top industries -- tourism. Last year, South Dakotans welcomed nearly 14 million visitors to our great state. #NationalTravelandTourismWeek"
Sen. John Thune
May 4, 2018
Ellsworth Only Getting Stronger
Sen. John Thune
May 4, 2018
Tweet - "The unemployment rate is at its lowest level in nearly two decades, and hundreds of thousands of jobs have been created in just the few short months after the #TaxCutsAndJobsAct became law. This is great news for American workers."
Sen. John Thune
May 4, 2018
Tweet - "Thanks to everyone who came out to the @sfairport to discuss the FAA bill and the future of aviation. As chairman of @SenateCommerce, which oversees the FAA, I appreciated the opportunity to hear directly from industry stakeholders and local leaders."
Sen. John Thune
May 4, 2018
Tweet - "Thune is also emphasizing the Soil Health and Income Protection Program, or SHIPP, a newer, shorter-term program that could be an alternative to CRP, which isn't an option for many farmers." More info on my proposal here --> https://www.thune.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=FD8E0720-1AFC-4329-9359-9DCF5290522D #ThuneFarmBill"
Sen. John Thune
May 4, 2018
America's Growing Economy: Adds 164,000 Jobs in April and Unemployment at 3.9 Percent
Sen. John Thune
May 3, 2018
Rounds: Small Businesses are the Heartbeat of the American Economy
Sen. Mike Rounds
May 2, 2018
Thune Statement on B-21 Announcement for Ellsworth Air Force Base
Sen. John Thune
May 2, 2018
Tweet - ".@28thBombWing has been selected as one of three candidates for B-21 bases in the country. I'm proud that S.D. will continue to host this strike capability in support of our national defense strategy, and the airmen who support it, for decades to come."
Sen. John Thune
May 1, 2018
Tweet - "It's #SmallBusinessWeek, which means we're celebrating the storefronts that line Main Streets across the nation for their many contributions to our communities. And in the months after #TaxReform, small business optimism is at a record high -- good news for workers and consumers."
Sen. John Thune
April 30, 2018
Letter to the Honorable Richard Shelby, Chairman for the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee, and the Honorable Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman Senate Appropriations Committee - Young, Durbin Lead Letter Urging Support for International Affairs Funding to Protect National Security
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
April 30, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Reaffirm No Federal Funding For Abortion
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
April 30, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Scott Pruitt, Administrator, EPA - Push for Year-Round Waiver for E-15
Sen. John Thune, ...
April 27, 2018
Transparency is Critical When EPA Seeks to Implement New Rules
Sen. Mike Rounds
April 27, 2018
Tweet - "My resolution that declares April as National Safe Digging Month passed the Senate last night. You should always #KnowWhatsBelow, and #Call811 before digging in your yard, even if it's a small dig. This easy step could help prevent serious injuries and save lives."
Sen. John Thune
April 27, 2018
Obstruction for the Sake of Obstruction
Sen. John Thune
April 26, 2018
https://www.banking.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/Brown%20Statement%204-12-18.pdf
Sen. John Thune
April 26, 2018
Thune Votes to Confirm Mike Pompeo as Secretary of State
Sen. John Thune
April 26, 2018
Tweet - "Mike Pompeo is beyond qualified to serve as our nation's top diplomat, and I'm glad the Senate voted to confirm him as our next secretary of state."
Sen. John Thune
April 25, 2018
Brown, Rounds Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Veterans Secure Good-Paying Jobs
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
April 25, 2018
Republicans Report on New Tax Law's Benefits at Finance Committee Hearing
Sen. John Thune, ...
April 25, 2018
Tweet - "Read about my tenth #ThuneFarmBill proposal that would make much-needed improvements to the Agriculture Risk Coverage program to help improve its safety net potential for S.D. farmers."
Sen. John Thune
April 25, 2018
Thune, Brown Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Improve the Agriculture Risk Coverage Program
Sen. John Thune, ...
April 24, 2018
Executive Session
Sen. John Thune
April 24, 2018
Rounds Statement on EPA Rule to Increase Science Transparency
Sen. Mike Rounds
April 24, 2018
Hearing of the Senate Armed Services - Posture of the Department of the Air Force
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
April 24, 2018
Tweet - "Since #TaxReform became law, over 500 companies have announced investments in their employees. We're seeing positive outcomes at a local level, too. In S.D., @bank_great, @AaLadinClean, and @bhenergy have announced benefits for employees and customers thanks to the new tax law."
Sen. John Thune
April 24, 2018
Following Thune's Request, USDA Will Provide More Adequate and Timely Livestock Assistance for Ranchers Affected by Recent Storms
Sen. John Thune
April 20, 2018
Consumers to Robocallers: Enough Is Enough
Sen. John Thune
April 20, 2018
Tweet - "Today I joined the Watertown Chamber of Commerce for a #TaxReform Q&A session to discuss how the #TaxCutsAndJobsAct will continue to benefit middle-income South Dakotans."
Sen. John Thune
April 20, 2018
Letter to Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdogan, President of Turkey - Demand Release of Pastor Andrew Brunson
Sen. John Thune, ...
April 20, 2018
The World Needs Strong U.S. Leadership Now More Than Ever
Sen. Mike Rounds
April 19, 2018
Tax Reform on Tax Day: What They're Saying
Sen. John Thune, ...
April 19, 2018
Letter to Hon. Pat Roberts, Chairman of the Senate Agriculture Committee and the Hon. Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member of the House Agriculture Committee - Klobuchar, Cornyn Urge Senate Agriculture Committee to Authorize an Animal Disease and Disaster Response Program in the 2018 Farm Bill
Sen. John Thune, ...
April 19, 2018
Tweet - "It's "when,' not "if' Congress votes on making the individual tax cuts permanent. When we do, I hope my Democrat colleagues don't stand in the way of providing this important certainty to American families. #TaxCutsAndJobsAct"
Sen. John Thune
April 18, 2018
Cloture Motion
Sen. John Thune
April 18, 2018
Hearing of the Senate Commerce Committee - Abusive Robocalls and How We Can Stop Them
Sen. John Thune
April 18, 2018
Providing for Congressional Disapproval of A Rule Submitted By Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection
Sen. John Thune
April 18, 2018
Thune Statement on House Farm Bill Advancing to House Floor
Sen. John Thune
April 18, 2018
Executive Calendar
Sen. John Thune
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May 15, 2018
Thune Greets South Dakota Veterans at D.C. War Memorials
Sen.John Thune
May 14, 2018
Tweet - "Grateful for the service of our men and women in law enforcement who make sacrifices to protect us every day. #NationalPoliceWeek"
Sen.John Thune
May 14, 2018
Tweet - "Today marks a special milestone in the United States' relationship with Israel, our strongest ally in the Middle East, as we relocate our embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, on the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the State of Israel."
Sen.John Thune
May 11, 2018
Letter to Mr. Gary Retelny, President and CEO, Insitutional Shareholder Services and Glass - Answers from Proxy Advisory Firms
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 11, 2018
Opening New Markets for South Dakota Producers
Sen.Mike Rounds
May 10, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Expedited Floor Proceedings Before the End of the Fiscal Year
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 10, 2018
CNBC - I Support 'Net Neutrality.' Let's Not Let 'political Theater' Ruin a Bipartisan Deal
Sen.John Thune
May 10, 2018
Rounds, King Introduce Bill to Allow Local Meat and Poultry Products to be Sold Across State Lines
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 9, 2018
Executive Session
Sen.John Thune
May 9, 2018
Thune on the Importance of Bipartisan Net Neutrality Legislation
Sen.John Thune
May 7, 2018
Tweet - "This week we celebrate one of South Dakota's top industries -- tourism. Last year, South Dakotans welcomed nearly 14 million visitors to our great state. #NationalTravelandTourismWeek"
Sen.John Thune
May 4, 2018
Ellsworth Only Getting Stronger
Sen.John Thune
May 4, 2018
Tweet - "The unemployment rate is at its lowest level in nearly two decades, and hundreds of thousands of jobs have been created in just the few short months after the #TaxCutsAndJobsAct became law. This is great news for American workers."
Sen.John Thune
May 4, 2018
Tweet - "Thanks to everyone who came out to the @sfairport to discuss the FAA bill and the future of aviation. As chairman of @SenateCommerce, which oversees the FAA, I appreciated the opportunity to hear directly from industry stakeholders and local leaders."
Sen.John Thune
May 4, 2018
Tweet - "Thune is also emphasizing the Soil Health and Income Protection Program, or SHIPP, a newer, shorter-term program that could be an alternative to CRP, which isn't an option for many farmers." More info on my proposal here --> https://www.thune.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=FD8E0720-1AFC-4329-9359-9DCF5290522D #ThuneFarmBill"
Sen.John Thune
May 4, 2018
America's Growing Economy: Adds 164,000 Jobs in April and Unemployment at 3.9 Percent
Sen.John Thune
May 3, 2018
Rounds: Small Businesses are the Heartbeat of the American Economy
Sen.Mike Rounds
May 2, 2018
Thune Statement on B-21 Announcement for Ellsworth Air Force Base
Sen.John Thune
May 2, 2018
Tweet - ".@28thBombWing has been selected as one of three candidates for B-21 bases in the country. I'm proud that S.D. will continue to host this strike capability in support of our national defense strategy, and the airmen who support it, for decades to come."
Sen.John Thune
May 1, 2018
Tweet - "It's #SmallBusinessWeek, which means we're celebrating the storefronts that line Main Streets across the nation for their many contributions to our communities. And in the months after #TaxReform, small business optimism is at a record high -- good news for workers and consumers."
Sen.John Thune
April 30, 2018
Letter to the Honorable Richard Shelby, Chairman for the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee, and the Honorable Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman Senate Appropriations Committee - Young, Durbin Lead Letter Urging Support for International Affairs Funding to Protect National Security
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
April 30, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Reaffirm No Federal Funding For Abortion
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
April 30, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Scott Pruitt, Administrator, EPA - Push for Year-Round Waiver for E-15
Sen.John Thune, ...
April 27, 2018
Transparency is Critical When EPA Seeks to Implement New Rules
Sen.Mike Rounds
April 27, 2018
Tweet - "My resolution that declares April as National Safe Digging Month passed the Senate last night. You should always #KnowWhatsBelow, and #Call811 before digging in your yard, even if it's a small dig. This easy step could help prevent serious injuries and save lives."
Sen.John Thune
April 27, 2018
Obstruction for the Sake of Obstruction
Sen.John Thune
April 26, 2018
https://www.banking.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/Brown%20Statement%204-12-18.pdf
Sen.John Thune
April 26, 2018
Thune Votes to Confirm Mike Pompeo as Secretary of State
Sen.John Thune
April 26, 2018
Tweet - "Mike Pompeo is beyond qualified to serve as our nation's top diplomat, and I'm glad the Senate voted to confirm him as our next secretary of state."
Sen.John Thune
April 25, 2018
Brown, Rounds Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Veterans Secure Good-Paying Jobs
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
April 25, 2018
Republicans Report on New Tax Law's Benefits at Finance Committee Hearing
Sen.John Thune, ...
April 25, 2018
Tweet - "Read about my tenth #ThuneFarmBill proposal that would make much-needed improvements to the Agriculture Risk Coverage program to help improve its safety net potential for S.D. farmers."
Sen.John Thune
April 25, 2018
Thune, Brown Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Improve the Agriculture Risk Coverage Program
Sen.John Thune, ...
April 24, 2018
Executive Session
Sen.John Thune
April 24, 2018
Rounds Statement on EPA Rule to Increase Science Transparency
Sen.Mike Rounds
April 24, 2018
Hearing of the Senate Armed Services - Posture of the Department of the Air Force
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
April 24, 2018
Tweet - "Since #TaxReform became law, over 500 companies have announced investments in their employees. We're seeing positive outcomes at a local level, too. In S.D., @bank_great, @AaLadinClean, and @bhenergy have announced benefits for employees and customers thanks to the new tax law."
Sen.John Thune
April 24, 2018
Following Thune's Request, USDA Will Provide More Adequate and Timely Livestock Assistance for Ranchers Affected by Recent Storms
Sen.John Thune
April 20, 2018
Consumers to Robocallers: Enough Is Enough
Sen.John Thune
April 20, 2018
Tweet - "Today I joined the Watertown Chamber of Commerce for a #TaxReform Q&A session to discuss how the #TaxCutsAndJobsAct will continue to benefit middle-income South Dakotans."
Sen.John Thune
April 20, 2018
Letter to Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdogan, President of Turkey - Demand Release of Pastor Andrew Brunson
Sen.John Thune, ...
April 20, 2018
The World Needs Strong U.S. Leadership Now More Than Ever
Sen.Mike Rounds
April 19, 2018
Tax Reform on Tax Day: What They're Saying
Sen.John Thune, ...
April 19, 2018
Letter to Hon. Pat Roberts, Chairman of the Senate Agriculture Committee and the Hon. Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member of the House Agriculture Committee - Klobuchar, Cornyn Urge Senate Agriculture Committee to Authorize an Animal Disease and Disaster Response Program in the 2018 Farm Bill
Sen.John Thune, ...
April 19, 2018
Tweet - "It's "when,' not "if' Congress votes on making the individual tax cuts permanent. When we do, I hope my Democrat colleagues don't stand in the way of providing this important certainty to American families. #TaxCutsAndJobsAct"
Sen.John Thune
April 18, 2018
Cloture Motion
Sen.John Thune
April 18, 2018
Hearing of the Senate Commerce Committee - Abusive Robocalls and How We Can Stop Them
Sen.John Thune
April 18, 2018
Providing for Congressional Disapproval of A Rule Submitted By Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection
Sen.John Thune
April 18, 2018
Thune Statement on House Farm Bill Advancing to House Floor
Sen.John Thune
April 18, 2018
Executive Calendar
Sen.John Thune
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