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Nov. 30, 2021 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 Sen. John Thune
Nov. 30, 2021 Tweet - "Yes, Democrats' tax-and-spending spree is recklessly expensive & would drive inflation higher. What's more concerning is how it would permanently grow the size of the federal gov't. There is no turning back from this. It's a down payment for socialism -- plain and simple." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 30, 2021 Tweet - "Tomorrow SCOTUS will hear arguments in the Dobbs case, which offers the best opportunity in years to see Roe v. Wade overturned or modified -- something that's long overdue. I hope SCOTUS will uphold Mississippi's law and open the door to greater protection for unborn children." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 29, 2021 Tweet - "Senate Dems have tried to rush consideration of the annual defense bill in favor of their reckless tax & spending spree. Over 900 amendments and not a single floor vote. Our troops deserve better. Our national security requires it. #NDAA" Sen. John Thune
Nov. 24, 2021 Tweet - "Grateful for the folks at Union Gospel Mission in Sioux Falls. They work hard every day for those in need. I was honored to be able to hear about their plans for the future and help serve lunch with the staff and volunteers today." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 23, 2021 Letter to Hon. Ron Wyden, Chairman Senate Committee on Finance; Hon. Mike Crapo, Ranking Member Senate Committee on Finance - Grassley, Casey, Blackburn Lead 38 Colleagues In Push To Fix Tax Treatment Of Pandemic Aid For Passenger Vehicle Industry Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Nov. 23, 2021 Letter to Chairman Maffel, Federal Maritime Commission - Crapo, Risch, Colleagues Raise Concerns Over New Container Shipping Fees at Ports Sen. John Thune, ...
Nov. 23, 2021 Klobuchar, Thune Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect, Expand Rural Broadband Access Sen. John Thune, ...
Nov. 22, 2021 Tweet - "It was great meeting with Tim Meagher from Vanguard Hospitality today. We talked about ways to increase opportunities for our farmers and ranchers & the importance of partnerships. Thanks for stopping by." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 19, 2021 Tweet - "Glad for the chance to speak at the @SDFarmBureau convention today. I gave an update on how Republicans are sounding the alarm about Democrats' reckless tax-and-spending bill & spoke about goals for the next #FarmBill to support S.D. ag." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 19, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - Hold Mexico Accountable on Biotech Policies Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Nov. 19, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Hagerty, Colleagues Press Usda to Drop Vaccine Mandate for Employees, Ensure Timely Services for Farmers and Ranchers Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Nov. 18, 2021 Letter to Hon. Debra Haaland, Secretary of the Interior - Delegation Requests Additional Funding to Address Safety Hazards for SWO Law Enforcement Sen. John Thune, ...
Nov. 18, 2021 Tweet - "Dems love to claim their policies help average Americans, but an enormous part of #BuildBackBroker gives BILLIONS to rich Americans in states like New York & California. It's comical watching Dems try to spin how this provision helps anyone other than wealthy coastal elites." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 18, 2021 Tweet - "Get ready for one of your most expensive Thanksgivings ever. #Bidenflation" Sen. John Thune
Nov. 18, 2021 Tweet - "Millionaire coastal elites may be able to absorb double-digit inflation with ease, but American families who live by a strict weekly budget for food, gas, rent, utilities, etc. are being hit hard by the Dems' inflationary policies." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 18, 2021 Collins, Colleagues File Challenge to Vaccine Mandate for Businesses Sen. John Thune, ...
Nov. 17, 2021 Tweet - "I wish Dems were as concerned about inflation as I am. Americans are feeling the pain -- from higher grocery bills to higher energy costs. Dems' reckless taxing and spending will only drive inflation higher & higher. They should abandon Biden's reckless #BuildBackBroker plan." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 17, 2021 Thune: Democrats' Inflation Will Make Thanksgiving the Most Expensive in History Sen. John Thune
Nov. 17, 2021 Tweet - "We're in for one of the most expensive Thanksgivings ever. Compared to last year… (Money bag)Turkey is up 18% (Chart with upwards trend) Gas prices are at a 7-year high (Warning sign) Cost to heat SD homes is expected to increase 50% to 100% Biden's #BuildBackBroker socialist spending plan would push inflation even higher." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 17, 2021 Tweet - "I had a good meeting with SD farmer & @ASA_Soybeans President Kevin Scott yesterday. Soybeans are a critical crop for South Dakota, and Kevin is a great advocate for soybean farmers and all of SD agriculture." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 17, 2021 Tweet - "Inflation is costing a typical American household $175 every single month." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 17, 2021 Tweet - "Thanks to inflation, supply chain issues, labor shortages, & transportation costs, Thanksgiving this year might be one of the most expensive ever. What are Dems doing in response? Ignoring these real issues & continuing with their plan to spend TRILLIONS more taxpayer dollars." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 17, 2021 JOHNSON INFRASTRUCTURE BILL REACHES 100 COSPONSORS Rep. Dusty Johnson
Nov. 17, 2021 Letter to Hon. Marty Walsh, Secretary US Dept. of Labor - Address Supply Chain Crisis Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Nov. 16, 2021 -9999 Sen. John Thune
Nov. 16, 2021 -9999 Sen. John Thune
Nov. 16, 2021 Tweet - "The polls are clear: the American people have had it with what President Biden & Democrats are doing to crater our economy. Rather than listening to these loud & clear messages, Democrats appear to be sticking their fingers in their ears and humming the same socialist tune." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 16, 2021 -9999 Sen. John Thune
Nov. 16, 2021 -9999 Sen. John Thune
Nov. 16, 2021 Tweet - "Sat down with several leaders from the SD telecommunications industry today to discuss our efforts to expand broadband in our state. They've made a lot of progress building out reliable internet for South Dakotans in rural areas. I look forward to continuing our work together." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 16, 2021 Cloture Motion Sen. John Thune
Nov. 16, 2021 Tweet - "Had a surprise guest at my meeting on renewable energy with former @SDGovDaugaard . I told @Max_Scherzer we'll be crossing our fingers for him tomorrow when they announce the #CyYoung winner." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 16, 2021 Letter to Hon. Debbie Stabenow, Chairwoman of the Senate Agriculture Committee - Sen. Marshall Calls on Vilsack to Appear Before Ag Committee about Supply Chain Crisis Sen. John Thune, ...
Nov. 15, 2021 Cloture Motion Sen. John Thune
Nov. 15, 2021 Letter to Hon. Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General of the United States - USPS Expand into Banking Sen. John Thune, ...
Nov. 15, 2021 Blackburn Statement On Infrastructure Sen. Mike Rounds
Nov. 14, 2021 Sen. Ossoff Working to Pass Bipartisan Bill to Fund Cybersecurity Training at HBCUs Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Nov. 12, 2021 It's Time Congress Pulled Back the Curtain on Social Media Algorithms Sen. John Thune
Nov. 11, 2021 Tweet - "Great game for #VeteransDay2021 at the @SanfordPentagon with the @USAirForce team taking on @SDCoyotesMBB . Awesome to see SD and today's patriotic crowd support our American heroes. Shout-out to CMSgt Hilmoe's beautiful rendition of our national anthem." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 11, 2021 Tweet - "In Alexandria today for the bridge naming ceremony, honoring fallen US Army SSG Gregory Wagner. It was a powerful way to commemorate #VeteransDay and honor our American heroes who have served and sacrificed to protect our freedom. Thank you, veterans!" Sen. John Thune
Nov. 10, 2021 Tweet - "A sobering report today: Americans are experiencing the highest inflation in over 30 years, and prices continue to rise on everything from energy, to rent, to the Thanksgiving turkey. There are consequences to Dems' reckless gov't spending, and Americans are feeling the pain." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 10, 2021 Tweet - "How much higher must inflation get before Ds see the red flashing lights & stop their partisan plan to dump trillions of additional federal dollars into the economy? Americans are already paying more for groceries, utilities, etc. -- Ds' big gov't spending bill will make it worse." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 10, 2021 Tweet - "Had a great time at the Midwest Agriculture Export Summit where I talked with South Dakotans about the upcoming farm bill & answered their questions about my work to support #SDag. Plus, I got to take a look at the new @RosenbauerUS all-electric fire truck." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 10, 2021 Tweet - "It was an honor to attend a dinner in Sioux Falls tonight to honor law enforcement. Day in and day out, law enforcement officials put their lives on the line to protect our communities. I am thankful to them for making South Dakota a safe place to live, work, & raise a family." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 9, 2021 Tweet - "It was an honor to meet Louie Bjerke, a Day County vet who served in Japan during WWII. He was a member of the Army National Guard and a volunteer firefighter for 40 years. Talk about a life filled with purpose. South Dakota is grateful for his service." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 8, 2021 Letter to General Mark A. Milley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff - Challenging 'Woke' Agenda in Military Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Nov. 8, 2021 Letter to The Honorable Kiran Ahuja, Director of Office of Personnel Management; The Honorable Shalanda D. Young, Acting Director of Office of Management and Budget; The Honorable Robin Carnahan, Administrator of General Services Administration Sen. John Thune, ...
Nov. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Visited the beautiful Crazy Horse Memorial in honor of Native American Heritage Month. This monument is a great tribute to the incredible contributions native communities have made to South Dakota and our nation." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Had a good meeting with folks from @_MonumentHealth Custer Hospital. This facility and its dedicated health care professionals provide lifesaving care to people in the community and the surrounding area. Thanks for all you do." Sen. John Thune
Date Title Politician
Nov. 30, 2021 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 Sen.John Thune
Nov. 30, 2021 Tweet - "Yes, Democrats' tax-and-spending spree is recklessly expensive & would drive inflation higher. What's more concerning is how it would permanently grow the size of the federal gov't. There is no turning back from this. It's a down payment for socialism -- plain and simple." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 30, 2021 Tweet - "Tomorrow SCOTUS will hear arguments in the Dobbs case, which offers the best opportunity in years to see Roe v. Wade overturned or modified -- something that's long overdue. I hope SCOTUS will uphold Mississippi's law and open the door to greater protection for unborn children." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 29, 2021 Tweet - "Senate Dems have tried to rush consideration of the annual defense bill in favor of their reckless tax & spending spree. Over 900 amendments and not a single floor vote. Our troops deserve better. Our national security requires it. #NDAA" Sen.John Thune
Nov. 24, 2021 Tweet - "Grateful for the folks at Union Gospel Mission in Sioux Falls. They work hard every day for those in need. I was honored to be able to hear about their plans for the future and help serve lunch with the staff and volunteers today." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 23, 2021 Letter to Hon. Ron Wyden, Chairman Senate Committee on Finance; Hon. Mike Crapo, Ranking Member Senate Committee on Finance - Grassley, Casey, Blackburn Lead 38 Colleagues In Push To Fix Tax Treatment Of Pandemic Aid For Passenger Vehicle Industry Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Nov. 23, 2021 Letter to Chairman Maffel, Federal Maritime Commission - Crapo, Risch, Colleagues Raise Concerns Over New Container Shipping Fees at Ports Sen.John Thune, ...
Nov. 23, 2021 Klobuchar, Thune Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect, Expand Rural Broadband Access Sen.John Thune, ...
Nov. 22, 2021 Tweet - "It was great meeting with Tim Meagher from Vanguard Hospitality today. We talked about ways to increase opportunities for our farmers and ranchers & the importance of partnerships. Thanks for stopping by." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 19, 2021 Tweet - "Glad for the chance to speak at the @SDFarmBureau convention today. I gave an update on how Republicans are sounding the alarm about Democrats' reckless tax-and-spending bill & spoke about goals for the next #FarmBill to support S.D. ag." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 19, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - Hold Mexico Accountable on Biotech Policies Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Nov. 19, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Hagerty, Colleagues Press Usda to Drop Vaccine Mandate for Employees, Ensure Timely Services for Farmers and Ranchers Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Nov. 18, 2021 Letter to Hon. Debra Haaland, Secretary of the Interior - Delegation Requests Additional Funding to Address Safety Hazards for SWO Law Enforcement Sen.John Thune, ...
Nov. 18, 2021 Tweet - "Dems love to claim their policies help average Americans, but an enormous part of #BuildBackBroker gives BILLIONS to rich Americans in states like New York & California. It's comical watching Dems try to spin how this provision helps anyone other than wealthy coastal elites." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 18, 2021 Tweet - "Get ready for one of your most expensive Thanksgivings ever. #Bidenflation" Sen.John Thune
Nov. 18, 2021 Tweet - "Millionaire coastal elites may be able to absorb double-digit inflation with ease, but American families who live by a strict weekly budget for food, gas, rent, utilities, etc. are being hit hard by the Dems' inflationary policies." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 18, 2021 Collins, Colleagues File Challenge to Vaccine Mandate for Businesses Sen.John Thune, ...
Nov. 17, 2021 Tweet - "I wish Dems were as concerned about inflation as I am. Americans are feeling the pain -- from higher grocery bills to higher energy costs. Dems' reckless taxing and spending will only drive inflation higher & higher. They should abandon Biden's reckless #BuildBackBroker plan." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 17, 2021 Thune: Democrats' Inflation Will Make Thanksgiving the Most Expensive in History Sen.John Thune
Nov. 17, 2021 Tweet - "We're in for one of the most expensive Thanksgivings ever. Compared to last year… (Money bag)Turkey is up 18% (Chart with upwards trend) Gas prices are at a 7-year high (Warning sign) Cost to heat SD homes is expected to increase 50% to 100% Biden's #BuildBackBroker socialist spending plan would push inflation even higher." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 17, 2021 Tweet - "I had a good meeting with SD farmer & @ASA_Soybeans President Kevin Scott yesterday. Soybeans are a critical crop for South Dakota, and Kevin is a great advocate for soybean farmers and all of SD agriculture." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 17, 2021 Tweet - "Inflation is costing a typical American household $175 every single month." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 17, 2021 Tweet - "Thanks to inflation, supply chain issues, labor shortages, & transportation costs, Thanksgiving this year might be one of the most expensive ever. What are Dems doing in response? Ignoring these real issues & continuing with their plan to spend TRILLIONS more taxpayer dollars." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 17, 2021 JOHNSON INFRASTRUCTURE BILL REACHES 100 COSPONSORS Rep.Dusty Johnson
Nov. 17, 2021 Letter to Hon. Marty Walsh, Secretary US Dept. of Labor - Address Supply Chain Crisis Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Nov. 16, 2021 -9999 Sen.John Thune
Nov. 16, 2021 -9999 Sen.John Thune
Nov. 16, 2021 Tweet - "The polls are clear: the American people have had it with what President Biden & Democrats are doing to crater our economy. Rather than listening to these loud & clear messages, Democrats appear to be sticking their fingers in their ears and humming the same socialist tune." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 16, 2021 -9999 Sen.John Thune
Nov. 16, 2021 -9999 Sen.John Thune
Nov. 16, 2021 Tweet - "Sat down with several leaders from the SD telecommunications industry today to discuss our efforts to expand broadband in our state. They've made a lot of progress building out reliable internet for South Dakotans in rural areas. I look forward to continuing our work together." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 16, 2021 Cloture Motion Sen.John Thune
Nov. 16, 2021 Tweet - "Had a surprise guest at my meeting on renewable energy with former @SDGovDaugaard . I told @Max_Scherzer we'll be crossing our fingers for him tomorrow when they announce the #CyYoung winner." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 16, 2021 Letter to Hon. Debbie Stabenow, Chairwoman of the Senate Agriculture Committee - Sen. Marshall Calls on Vilsack to Appear Before Ag Committee about Supply Chain Crisis Sen.John Thune, ...
Nov. 15, 2021 Cloture Motion Sen.John Thune
Nov. 15, 2021 Letter to Hon. Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General of the United States - USPS Expand into Banking Sen.John Thune, ...
Nov. 15, 2021 Blackburn Statement On Infrastructure Sen.Mike Rounds
Nov. 14, 2021 Sen. Ossoff Working to Pass Bipartisan Bill to Fund Cybersecurity Training at HBCUs Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Nov. 12, 2021 It's Time Congress Pulled Back the Curtain on Social Media Algorithms Sen.John Thune
Nov. 11, 2021 Tweet - "Great game for #VeteransDay2021 at the @SanfordPentagon with the @USAirForce team taking on @SDCoyotesMBB . Awesome to see SD and today's patriotic crowd support our American heroes. Shout-out to CMSgt Hilmoe's beautiful rendition of our national anthem." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 11, 2021 Tweet - "In Alexandria today for the bridge naming ceremony, honoring fallen US Army SSG Gregory Wagner. It was a powerful way to commemorate #VeteransDay and honor our American heroes who have served and sacrificed to protect our freedom. Thank you, veterans!" Sen.John Thune
Nov. 10, 2021 Tweet - "A sobering report today: Americans are experiencing the highest inflation in over 30 years, and prices continue to rise on everything from energy, to rent, to the Thanksgiving turkey. There are consequences to Dems' reckless gov't spending, and Americans are feeling the pain." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 10, 2021 Tweet - "How much higher must inflation get before Ds see the red flashing lights & stop their partisan plan to dump trillions of additional federal dollars into the economy? Americans are already paying more for groceries, utilities, etc. -- Ds' big gov't spending bill will make it worse." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 10, 2021 Tweet - "Had a great time at the Midwest Agriculture Export Summit where I talked with South Dakotans about the upcoming farm bill & answered their questions about my work to support #SDag. Plus, I got to take a look at the new @RosenbauerUS all-electric fire truck." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 10, 2021 Tweet - "It was an honor to attend a dinner in Sioux Falls tonight to honor law enforcement. Day in and day out, law enforcement officials put their lives on the line to protect our communities. I am thankful to them for making South Dakota a safe place to live, work, & raise a family." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 9, 2021 Tweet - "It was an honor to meet Louie Bjerke, a Day County vet who served in Japan during WWII. He was a member of the Army National Guard and a volunteer firefighter for 40 years. Talk about a life filled with purpose. South Dakota is grateful for his service." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 8, 2021 Letter to General Mark A. Milley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff - Challenging 'Woke' Agenda in Military Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Nov. 8, 2021 Letter to The Honorable Kiran Ahuja, Director of Office of Personnel Management; The Honorable Shalanda D. Young, Acting Director of Office of Management and Budget; The Honorable Robin Carnahan, Administrator of General Services Administration Sen.John Thune, ...
Nov. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Visited the beautiful Crazy Horse Memorial in honor of Native American Heritage Month. This monument is a great tribute to the incredible contributions native communities have made to South Dakota and our nation." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Had a good meeting with folks from @_MonumentHealth Custer Hospital. This facility and its dedicated health care professionals provide lifesaving care to people in the community and the surrounding area. Thanks for all you do." Sen.John Thune
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