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May 12, 2020
Tweet - "House Dems' bill includes tons of non-#COVID19 items. I keep hearing this bill branded as "CARES 2." They're trying to tie it to GOP's bipartisan #CARESACT to disguise their bad policy. It's a stretch to even call this a Phase IV approach since it has no chance of becoming law."
Sen. John Thune
May 12, 2020
Rounds Introduces Legislation to Provide State Flexibility in Using CARES Act Funds
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 11, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Lamb, Gibbs Lead Bipartisan Call to Fund Transportation Infrastructure
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
May 11, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - As Nation Faces Meat and Poultry Shortage, King Urges Inclusion of New Markets for State-Inspected Meat and Poultry Act in Next Pandemic Relief Bill
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 11, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House , and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Durbin Joins Bipartisan Group Of Senators In Urging Indemnity Support For Pork Producers
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 11, 2020
Tweet - "Anyone who knows me, knows that my all-time favorite show is Seinfeld. Very sad to hear about the passing of Jerry Stiller, the source of many laughs. RIP"
Sen. John Thune
May 11, 2020
Executive Session
Sen. John Thune
May 11, 2020
Tweet - "Governors shouldn't attempt to cash in on American workers who are coming into states to help fight #COVID19. A hefty tax bill isn't the "thank you" our health care workers & first responders deserve. I have a bill to simplify tax issues for these workers."
Sen. John Thune
May 11, 2020
Senate Passes Inhofe, Menendez Legislation That Would Work Towards Taiwan's Inclusion in WHO
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 10, 2020
Tweet - ""Her children (and grandchildren) rise up and bless her...many daughters have done nobly, but you excel them all." -Proverbs 31:28-29 #HappyMothersDay"
Sen. John Thune
May 8, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Peterson Leads Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers in Asking for FEMA Help on Livestock Depopulation, Disposal
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
May 8, 2020
Tweet - "South Dakota is proud Ellsworth AFB is the preferred choice for hosting the future B-21, ensuring the base's contribution to our national security for decades come.; Reminder: B-21 basing scoping comment period closes tomorrow."
Sen. John Thune
May 8, 2020
Tweet - "I was glad to be back in Washington this week. In times of crisis, Congress is an essential industry for Americans. If we're asking nurses, grocery workers, truck drivers, & other Americans to go into work, their elected officials certainly should as well."
Sen. John Thune
May 8, 2020
Argus Leader - America Doesn't Give Up
Sen. John Thune
May 7, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - King Leads Bipartisan Effort Urging Senate to Support Charitable Nonprofits in Next Coronavirus Relief Package
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 7, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - U.S. Senators Tina Smith and Joni Ernst Lead Bipartisan Push Urging Administration to Protect Biofuels and Reject Legality of Waiving the Renewable Fuel Standard
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 7, 2020
Tweet - "Biofuels create jobs, add value to American agriculture, bolster our energy independence, and provide an affordable, cleaner fuel. Waiving the RFS would undercut our rural economy at an already challenging time."
Sen. John Thune
May 7, 2020
Tweet - "China should be held accountable for under-reporting & lying about #COVID19 in their country. At a minimum, the world should ban the use of Huawei technology. If countries use Chinese tech in their #5G networks, China will be able to surveil & spy on people around the world."
Sen. John Thune
May 7, 2020
Tweet - "The Senate will sustain @POTUS 's veto of a resolution that would've limited authorities as commander in chief. It's important presidents are able to intervene, if necessary, when there are imminent threats. Of course, that applies to Iran -- the world's largest sponsor of terror."
Sen. John Thune
May 7, 2020
Letter to U.S. Department of Justice Attorney General William Barr - Heat Members Support Doj Opposition of Nationwide Injunction Jeopardizing Utility Line Projects
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
May 7, 2020
Committee Leaders Introduce Data Privacy Bill
Sen. John Thune, ...
May 6, 2020
Tweet - "When we think of heroism, we think of acts of superhuman courage & self-sacrifice. And, in these days of the #COVID pandemic, nurses have displayed special courage and quiet heroism as they continue to save lives knowing they are placing their own health in danger. #ThankANurse"
Sen. John Thune
May 6, 2020
Tweet - "The South Dakota delegation is getting together later today for a call to discuss #COVID19 & answer South Dakotans' questions. You can join the call to ask questions or listen in. Time: 4:20 PM CT Phone number: 877-229-8493 Pin: 115923 @SenatorRounds @RepDustyJohnson"
Sen. John Thune
May 6, 2020
Tweet - "The American workers who serve as our communications infrastructure technicians are vital to building, installing, & maintaining our nation's high-speed networks, which Americans are relying on more now than ever before. #TowerTechnicianAppreciationDay"
Sen. John Thune
May 6, 2020
Tweet - "In honor of #NationalNursesWeek, I spoke on the Senate floor to thank our nurses, medical personnel, & other front line workers. Now more than ever, our country is indebted to these brave Americans who continue to do their jobs at risk to their own safety."
Sen. John Thune
Date
Title
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May 12, 2020
Tweet - "House Dems' bill includes tons of non-#COVID19 items. I keep hearing this bill branded as "CARES 2." They're trying to tie it to GOP's bipartisan #CARESACT to disguise their bad policy. It's a stretch to even call this a Phase IV approach since it has no chance of becoming law."
Sen.John Thune
May 12, 2020
Rounds Introduces Legislation to Provide State Flexibility in Using CARES Act Funds
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 11, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Lamb, Gibbs Lead Bipartisan Call to Fund Transportation Infrastructure
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
May 11, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - As Nation Faces Meat and Poultry Shortage, King Urges Inclusion of New Markets for State-Inspected Meat and Poultry Act in Next Pandemic Relief Bill
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 11, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House , and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Durbin Joins Bipartisan Group Of Senators In Urging Indemnity Support For Pork Producers
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 11, 2020
Tweet - "Anyone who knows me, knows that my all-time favorite show is Seinfeld. Very sad to hear about the passing of Jerry Stiller, the source of many laughs. RIP"
Sen.John Thune
May 11, 2020
Executive Session
Sen.John Thune
May 11, 2020
Tweet - "Governors shouldn't attempt to cash in on American workers who are coming into states to help fight #COVID19. A hefty tax bill isn't the "thank you" our health care workers & first responders deserve. I have a bill to simplify tax issues for these workers."
Sen.John Thune
May 11, 2020
Senate Passes Inhofe, Menendez Legislation That Would Work Towards Taiwan's Inclusion in WHO
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 10, 2020
Tweet - ""Her children (and grandchildren) rise up and bless her...many daughters have done nobly, but you excel them all." -Proverbs 31:28-29 #HappyMothersDay"
Sen.John Thune
May 8, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Peterson Leads Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers in Asking for FEMA Help on Livestock Depopulation, Disposal
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
May 8, 2020
Tweet - "South Dakota is proud Ellsworth AFB is the preferred choice for hosting the future B-21, ensuring the base's contribution to our national security for decades come.; Reminder: B-21 basing scoping comment period closes tomorrow."
Sen.John Thune
May 8, 2020
Tweet - "I was glad to be back in Washington this week. In times of crisis, Congress is an essential industry for Americans. If we're asking nurses, grocery workers, truck drivers, & other Americans to go into work, their elected officials certainly should as well."
Sen.John Thune
May 8, 2020
Argus Leader - America Doesn't Give Up
Sen.John Thune
May 7, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - King Leads Bipartisan Effort Urging Senate to Support Charitable Nonprofits in Next Coronavirus Relief Package
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 7, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - U.S. Senators Tina Smith and Joni Ernst Lead Bipartisan Push Urging Administration to Protect Biofuels and Reject Legality of Waiving the Renewable Fuel Standard
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 7, 2020
Tweet - "Biofuels create jobs, add value to American agriculture, bolster our energy independence, and provide an affordable, cleaner fuel. Waiving the RFS would undercut our rural economy at an already challenging time."
Sen.John Thune
May 7, 2020
Tweet - "China should be held accountable for under-reporting & lying about #COVID19 in their country. At a minimum, the world should ban the use of Huawei technology. If countries use Chinese tech in their #5G networks, China will be able to surveil & spy on people around the world."
Sen.John Thune
May 7, 2020
Tweet - "The Senate will sustain @POTUS 's veto of a resolution that would've limited authorities as commander in chief. It's important presidents are able to intervene, if necessary, when there are imminent threats. Of course, that applies to Iran -- the world's largest sponsor of terror."
Sen.John Thune
May 7, 2020
Letter to U.S. Department of Justice Attorney General William Barr - Heat Members Support Doj Opposition of Nationwide Injunction Jeopardizing Utility Line Projects
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
May 7, 2020
Committee Leaders Introduce Data Privacy Bill
Sen.John Thune, ...
May 6, 2020
Tweet - "When we think of heroism, we think of acts of superhuman courage & self-sacrifice. And, in these days of the #COVID pandemic, nurses have displayed special courage and quiet heroism as they continue to save lives knowing they are placing their own health in danger. #ThankANurse"
Sen.John Thune
May 6, 2020
Tweet - "The South Dakota delegation is getting together later today for a call to discuss #COVID19 & answer South Dakotans' questions. You can join the call to ask questions or listen in. Time: 4:20 PM CT Phone number: 877-229-8493 Pin: 115923 @SenatorRounds @RepDustyJohnson"
Sen.John Thune
May 6, 2020
Tweet - "The American workers who serve as our communications infrastructure technicians are vital to building, installing, & maintaining our nation's high-speed networks, which Americans are relying on more now than ever before. #TowerTechnicianAppreciationDay"
Sen.John Thune
May 6, 2020
Tweet - "In honor of #NationalNursesWeek, I spoke on the Senate floor to thank our nurses, medical personnel, & other front line workers. Now more than ever, our country is indebted to these brave Americans who continue to do their jobs at risk to their own safety."
Sen.John Thune
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