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Oct. 31, 2019
Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 31, 2019
Tweet - "As members of Congress, it is our duty to ensure our men & women in uniform have the tools they need to keep our nation safe. By blocking this year's defense funding bill, Dems are failing to fulfill that fundamental responsibility. My full statement"
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 31, 2019
Tweet - "Yes, the ball is in @SpeakerPelosi's court, and it's past time to get #USMCA across the finish line. This is an area of agreement between Republicans and Democrats, so what is the delay? Please, let's get to work for the American people."
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 31, 2019
Rounds Joins Colleagues to Introduce Down Syndrome Discrimination by Abortion Prohibition Act
Sen. Mike Rounds
Oct. 31, 2019
Thune Statement on Democrats Blocking Military Funding
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 30, 2019
Tweet - "Watched the @Nationals bring home the win with the "biggest" DC fan I know. Great game #WorldSeries2019"
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 30, 2019
Tweet - "SD has been hit w/ disastrous storm after storm this year. Today, I'm joining @SenatorRounds & @DustyJohnson in urging the Admin to quickly approve @GovKristiNoem's major disaster declaration request to support SD communities as we continue to rebuild areas hit by severe weather."
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 30, 2019
Cardin, Bipartisan Colleagues Introduce New Legislation To Expand Telehealth Services, Improve Health Outcomes, And Cut Costs
Sen. John Thune, ...
Oct. 30, 2019
Tweet - "If Dems follow through on their intention to block defense funding, it will be incredibly poorly timed considering that last weekend, U.S. troops & intelligence professionals brought ISIS leader al-Baghdadi to justice, further underscoring the need for a strong military."
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 30, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Delegation Urges Administration to Quickly Approve South Dakota Disaster Declaration
Sen. John Thune, ...
Oct. 30, 2019
Providing for Congressional Disapproval Under Chapter 8 of Title United States Code, of the Rule Submitted By the Secretary of the Treasury and the Secretary of Health and Human Services Relating to
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 30, 2019
Tweet - "Spoke out against Dems' continuous attempts to maximize Washington's control over Americans' health care. Senate Republicans voted down Dem proposal that would have rolled back flexibility given to states to design health insurance plans that meet the needs of their residents."
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 30, 2019
Letter to Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - Rounds, Thune Push to Keep Foreign Beef from Receiving "Product of the U.S.A." Label
Sen. Mike Rounds
Oct. 30, 2019
Tweet - "For 58 years, Rs & Ds have come together to pass an #NDAA to fund our military, and it has always been an area of agreement. When it comes to defending the country, we've been able to work together. But now, that too is bogged down in partisanship by Dems."
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 30, 2019
Tweet - "Glad to see the Senate reject Dem proposal that would have limited states' flexibility in addressing #Obamacare's issues, which has allowed governors *from both parties* to lower health insurance costs. Proud to see Republicans standing up for Americans' health care choices."
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 29, 2019
Rounds, Smith Lead Bipartisan Effort to Improve Native American Lending Services at HUD, Help More Native Families Become Homeowners
Sen. Mike Rounds
Oct. 29, 2019
Senate Passes Peters' Bipartisan Bill to Address Rising Threat of Deepfakes
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 29, 2019
Commerce, Justice, Science, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2020
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 29, 2019
Tweet - "The American people understand how important our military is, and I don't think it'll be lost on them if the Democrats carry through on their intent to block funding. Let's hope that Dems come to the conclusion that funding our troops is something that we all ought to be for."
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 29, 2019
Tweet - "Honored to be there to welcome home 112 brave South Dakotans in the @SD_Guard this weekend. They left friends and family for nearly a year to build interoperability with our NATO allies and restore readiness. Forever grateful."
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 28, 2019
Tweet - "#FirstResponders selflessly put their lives on the line for those in need every day. These brave men & women are the firefighters, EMTs, and police officers who run towards danger to save lives. We can never thank them enough for their service."
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 28, 2019
Tweet - "I will keep fighting to ensure that every American's fundamental right to live in accordance with his or her religious beliefs is protected."
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 28, 2019
Johnson Introduces Bill to Require Analysis of Added CFTC Regulations
Rep. Dusty Johnson
Oct. 28, 2019
Tweet - "As a member of @SenateCommerce, which has jurisdiction over college & professional sports, I was glad to receive an informative briefing this wkend on what @NFL is doing to address and prevent concussions. Told that much of what's learned is also being applied to youth athletics."
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 28, 2019
Tweet - "I was proud to attend a welcome home celebration for members of the @SD_Guard this weekend. We are eternally grateful for the service of these brave South Dakotans and their families."
Sen. John Thune
Date
Title
Politician
Oct. 31, 2019
Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 31, 2019
Tweet - "As members of Congress, it is our duty to ensure our men & women in uniform have the tools they need to keep our nation safe. By blocking this year's defense funding bill, Dems are failing to fulfill that fundamental responsibility. My full statement"
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 31, 2019
Tweet - "Yes, the ball is in @SpeakerPelosi's court, and it's past time to get #USMCA across the finish line. This is an area of agreement between Republicans and Democrats, so what is the delay? Please, let's get to work for the American people."
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 31, 2019
Rounds Joins Colleagues to Introduce Down Syndrome Discrimination by Abortion Prohibition Act
Sen.Mike Rounds
Oct. 31, 2019
Thune Statement on Democrats Blocking Military Funding
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 30, 2019
Tweet - "Watched the @Nationals bring home the win with the "biggest" DC fan I know. Great game #WorldSeries2019"
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 30, 2019
Tweet - "SD has been hit w/ disastrous storm after storm this year. Today, I'm joining @SenatorRounds & @DustyJohnson in urging the Admin to quickly approve @GovKristiNoem's major disaster declaration request to support SD communities as we continue to rebuild areas hit by severe weather."
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 30, 2019
Cardin, Bipartisan Colleagues Introduce New Legislation To Expand Telehealth Services, Improve Health Outcomes, And Cut Costs
Sen.John Thune, ...
Oct. 30, 2019
Tweet - "If Dems follow through on their intention to block defense funding, it will be incredibly poorly timed considering that last weekend, U.S. troops & intelligence professionals brought ISIS leader al-Baghdadi to justice, further underscoring the need for a strong military."
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 30, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Delegation Urges Administration to Quickly Approve South Dakota Disaster Declaration
Sen.John Thune, ...
Oct. 30, 2019
Providing for Congressional Disapproval Under Chapter 8 of Title United States Code, of the Rule Submitted By the Secretary of the Treasury and the Secretary of Health and Human Services Relating to
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 30, 2019
Tweet - "Spoke out against Dems' continuous attempts to maximize Washington's control over Americans' health care. Senate Republicans voted down Dem proposal that would have rolled back flexibility given to states to design health insurance plans that meet the needs of their residents."
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 30, 2019
Letter to Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - Rounds, Thune Push to Keep Foreign Beef from Receiving "Product of the U.S.A." Label
Sen.Mike Rounds
Oct. 30, 2019
Tweet - "For 58 years, Rs & Ds have come together to pass an #NDAA to fund our military, and it has always been an area of agreement. When it comes to defending the country, we've been able to work together. But now, that too is bogged down in partisanship by Dems."
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 30, 2019
Tweet - "Glad to see the Senate reject Dem proposal that would have limited states' flexibility in addressing #Obamacare's issues, which has allowed governors *from both parties* to lower health insurance costs. Proud to see Republicans standing up for Americans' health care choices."
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 29, 2019
Rounds, Smith Lead Bipartisan Effort to Improve Native American Lending Services at HUD, Help More Native Families Become Homeowners
Sen.Mike Rounds
Oct. 29, 2019
Senate Passes Peters' Bipartisan Bill to Address Rising Threat of Deepfakes
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 29, 2019
Commerce, Justice, Science, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2020
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 29, 2019
Tweet - "The American people understand how important our military is, and I don't think it'll be lost on them if the Democrats carry through on their intent to block funding. Let's hope that Dems come to the conclusion that funding our troops is something that we all ought to be for."
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 29, 2019
Tweet - "Honored to be there to welcome home 112 brave South Dakotans in the @SD_Guard this weekend. They left friends and family for nearly a year to build interoperability with our NATO allies and restore readiness. Forever grateful."
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 28, 2019
Tweet - "#FirstResponders selflessly put their lives on the line for those in need every day. These brave men & women are the firefighters, EMTs, and police officers who run towards danger to save lives. We can never thank them enough for their service."
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 28, 2019
Tweet - "I will keep fighting to ensure that every American's fundamental right to live in accordance with his or her religious beliefs is protected."
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 28, 2019
Johnson Introduces Bill to Require Analysis of Added CFTC Regulations
Rep.Dusty Johnson
Oct. 28, 2019
Tweet - "As a member of @SenateCommerce, which has jurisdiction over college & professional sports, I was glad to receive an informative briefing this wkend on what @NFL is doing to address and prevent concussions. Told that much of what's learned is also being applied to youth athletics."
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 28, 2019
Tweet - "I was proud to attend a welcome home celebration for members of the @SD_Guard this weekend. We are eternally grateful for the service of these brave South Dakotans and their families."
Sen.John Thune
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