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July 17, 2019 Letter to the Hon Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services - After Puerto Rico Arrests & Allegations of Fraud, Grassley Presses HHS for Transparency in Medicaid Funding Sen. John Thune, ...
July 17, 2019 Tweet - "The Senate passed tax protocols with Spain, Japan, Luxembourg & Switzerland. These important treaty updates cover trillions of dollars of investment in the USA & help create certainty for job creators. Good to see broad #bipartisan support to get these deals through the Senate." Sen. John Thune
July 17, 2019 Tweet - "Our nation's farmers & ranchers depend on trade, but right now they are facing a lot of uncertainty. #USMCA would preserve and expand farmers' access to Canada & Mexico -- our #1 and #2 export markets for American ag products -- and give certainty about these markets long-term." Sen. John Thune
July 17, 2019 Tweet - "Americans are feeling encouraged about the economy: "We've doubled our 401(k), and we've actually started traveling more because there is more income."" Sen. John Thune
July 17, 2019 Following House Passage, Heinrich and Rounds Urge Swift Senate Action to Permanently Repeal Cadillac Tax Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
July 17, 2019 Thune, Carper Applaud Release of Updated Treasury Guidance to Ensure Access to Critical Services and Drugs for Chronic Diseases Sen. John Thune, ...
July 17, 2019 Tweet - "Great news from @USTreasury: Patients with HDHPs may now be able to receive certain chronic disease management services before reaching their deductible. Worked closely w @SenatorCarper to advocate for this policy through our #ChronicDiseaseManagementAct." Sen. John Thune
July 16, 2019 Hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Rounds Questions Defense Secretary Nominee Mark Esper at Confirmation Hearing Sen. Mike Rounds
July 16, 2019 U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement Sen. John Thune
July 15, 2019 Tweet - ""The number of Americans applying for first-time unemployment benefits fell last week to the lowest level since April." via @WSJ." Sen. John Thune
July 12, 2019 House passes September 11th Victim Compensation bill cosponsored by Rep. Johnson Rep. Dusty Johnson
July 12, 2019 Showing RESPECT to Native Americans Sen. Mike Rounds
July 11, 2019 Tweet - "Met with Scott & Michelle VanderWal, from @SDFarmBureau & @FarmBureau. Talked about the importance of getting #USMCA through Congress ASAP. #USMCA would mean: New and expanded markets for farmers & ranchers 176,000 new jobs across U.S. $68+ billion in new economic growth" Sen. John Thune
July 11, 2019 Tweet - "June marked the: · 16th straight month that unemployment has been at or below 4% · 11th straight month that wage growth has been at or above 3% Thanks to #GOPTaxCuts & other Republican economic policies, American workers are doing better than they have in a long time." Sen. John Thune
July 10, 2019 Johnson, Rounds, Sinema, Lankford, O'halleran, Cole Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Repeal Antiquated, Hostile Laws Directed Toward Native Americans Rep. Dusty Johnson
July 10, 2019 Rounds, Sinema, Lankford, O'Halleran, Cole, Johnson Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Repeal Antiquated, Hostile Laws Directed Toward Native Americans Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
July 10, 2019 Rounds, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Repeal Antiquated, Hostile Laws Directed Toward Native Americans Sen. Mike Rounds
July 10, 2019 Tweet - "It's getting harder and harder for Democrats to dance around the evidence that #GOPTaxCuts & @POTUS's deregulation policies have sent our economy on a great path and given many American workers the boost they've needed for a long time." Sen. John Thune
July 10, 2019 Executive Session Sen. John Thune
July 9, 2019 Rounds Cosponsors Bill to Make RFS Small Refinery Waiver Process More Transparent Sen. Mike Rounds
July 9, 2019 Tweet - "Another example of Dems' misguided economic policies hurting the middle- and low-income earners they are claiming to help: Non-partisan CBO says Dems' plan to raise the minimum wage could mean up to 3.7 million people would lose their job." Sen. John Thune
July 9, 2019 Tweet - ".@WSJ ed board on how Obama's econ policies hurt middle class: "near-zero interest rates for eight years... let corporations borrow cheaply while the [Obama] Administration's punishing regulations bred business uncertainty that depressed investment in human and physical capital."" Sen. John Thune
July 8, 2019 Tweet - "In case you missed it over the holiday weekend, the June #JobsReport was excellent. 224K jobs were added last month alone (far above the expected 165,000)." Sen. John Thune
July 5, 2019 Tweet - " BREAKING Our economy keeps getting better. 224K jobs added just last month. Republican economic policies have helped our workforce grow, and Americans are finding good quality jobs." Sen. John Thune
July 3, 2019 Addressing Persuasive Tech on Internet Platforms Sen. John Thune
July 3, 2019 Supporting our Troops and Strengthening the National Defense Sen. Mike Rounds
July 3, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of Treasury, the Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Acting White House Chief of Staff, and the Hon. Russell Vought, Acting Director of the Office of Management and Budget - Senators Encourage Trump Administration To Avoid Another Continuing Resolution Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
July 2, 2019 Letter to Ann Buerkle, Acting Chairman of the Consumer Product Safety Commission - Rep. Johnson Urges Consumer Product Safety Commission to Preserve Fireworks Ahead of Fourth of July Rep. Dusty Johnson
July 1, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the HHS - Senate, House Lawmaker Press HHS to End Hidden Abortion Surcharge Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
July 1, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Cassidy Presses for Access to Life-Saving Devices Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
June 28, 2019 Amendment No. 883 to S. National Defense Authorization Act for Sen. John Thune
June 28, 2019 Rep. David Trone Introduces Bipartisan Campus Prevention and Recovery Services for Students Act of 2019 Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
June 27, 2019 Tweet - "The House just passed the Senate's #bipartisan bill to address the #HumanitarianCrisis at our #SouthernBorder. Glad to see @HouseDemocrats finally put politics aside and join us in providing relief through this critical funding." Sen. John Thune
June 27, 2019 NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020--Resumed Sen. John Thune
June 27, 2019 Rounds Provisions included FY 2020 NDAA Sen. Mike Rounds
June 27, 2019 Letter to the Hon Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services - Rep. Meadows Sends Letter to Secretary Azar Urging Adoption of Medicare Part D Modernization Plan Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
June 27, 2019 Thune Statement on Senate Passage of Legislation to Fund Our Military Sen. John Thune
June 27, 2019 Tweet - "The Senate just passed the #NDAA to ensure that our military is properly funded. As we continue to monitor the malign behavior of Iran and negotiate with other countries like China & North Korea, our military must continue to represent the strength of our nation." Sen. John Thune
June 26, 2019 Tweet - "The #HumanitarianCrisis is unlike anything we've seen at our border. Resources are stretched to a breaking point -- making it more difficult to provide adequate care to families & unaccompanied children. The Senate just passed a bill, which I supported, to provide vital funding." Sen. John Thune
June 26, 2019 Tweet - "Timing of the Senate #NDAA vote is especially appropriate considering current events, which is a good reminder of how important our military readiness is to our security. I look forward to voting for this legislation that will authorize much-needed funding for our armed forces." Sen. John Thune
June 26, 2019 Tweet - "The funding just passed by the Senate is desperately needed to help our federal agencies provide humanitarian relief while also ensuring the safety and security of all those involved. My full statement on the #bipartisan bill" Sen. John Thune
June 26, 2019 Thune Statement on Senate Passage of Humanitarian Aid to Address the Crisis at Our Southern Border Sen. John Thune
June 25, 2019 Hearing of the Communications, Technology, Innovation, and the Internet Subcommittee of the Senate Commerce Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Thune, Hearing on "Optimizing for Engagement: Understanding the Use of Persuasive Technology on Internet Platforms." Sen. John Thune
June 25, 2019 Tweet - "As @POTUS has been saying for months, the agencies that are dealing with the crisis on our border are stretched to the breaking point. Republicans were ready to vote on his emergency funding request more than seven weeks ago, but the Dem-controlled House was not interested." Sen. John Thune
June 25, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Durbin, Grassley, Bipartisan Group of Senators Urge EPA To Update Ethanol Science to Improve Trade Sen. John Thune, ...
June 25, 2019 Tweet - "I pressed experts from @Google, @AINowInstitute, @WolframResearch, and @HumaneTech_ on the use of algorithms by internet platforms and how they manipulate what Americans see online. One thing I find hard to explain Or watch my full questioning: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJSr2pi3keI&feature=youtu.be …" Sen. John Thune
June 25, 2019 Tweet - "Peer-reviewed science has affirmed that #ethanol lowers greenhouse gas emissions between 39-43% better than gasoline. I joined a #bipartisan group of senators in sending a letter to @EPA urging its leaders to update their environmental analysis on ethanol." Sen. John Thune
June 24, 2019 Tweet - "The @SenateGOP is working with Senate Democrats on #bipartisan legislation to give vital funding to the #HumanitarianCrisis at the southern border. It would be good if @HouseDemocrats & @NancyPelosi could find a similar level of cooperation in the House." Sen. John Thune
June 24, 2019 Thune, Carper Applaud Executive Order, Introduce Legislation to Expand Access to High-Value Services in HSA-Eligible, High-Deductible Health Plans Sen. John Thune, ...
June 21, 2019 Common Sense Wins the Day Sen. John Thune
June 21, 2019 Tweet - "Just got a call from Dep. Secretary of @USDA Steve Censky. After my urging, @USDA has agreed to move up its mandated date for haying & grazing cover crops on prevent plant acres to Sep. 1. This is great news for SD producers -- the original date of November 1 was far too late." Sen. John Thune
June 21, 2019 Delegation Applauds Trump Administration's Decision to Grant Oglala Sioux Tribe's Disaster Assistance Request Following March Storms Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
June 21, 2019 Tweet - "Grateful to the administration for acting on our request to grant the Oglala Sioux Tribe disaster assistance following terrible storms in March. The actions already taken by tribal leadership have been commendable, but this extra funding is necessary to help supplement clean up." Sen. John Thune
June 20, 2019 Johnson, Conaway: Time to Eliminate an Egregious Abuse in Food Stamp Policy Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
June 20, 2019 Johnson Applauds Usda Announcement on Moving Prevent Plant Harvest Date to September 1 St Rep. Dusty Johnson
June 20, 2019 Consideration of Senate Joint Resolution Nos. 27 Through 48 En Bloc-- Sen. John Thune
June 20, 2019 Tweet - "We have a lot of important items to get across the finish line: pass #USMCA address the #HumanitarianCrisis at the border pass the #NDAA Dems should join us to deliver on the important priorities for the American people." Sen. John Thune
June 20, 2019 Following Thune's Repeated Requests, USDA to Allow Haying and Grazing on Prevent Plant Cover Crops Prior to USDA-Mandated Late Fall Date Sen. John Thune
June 20, 2019 Tweet - "I support the administration's goal of strengthening market access for our nation's farmers and ranchers, and we've made good progress in negotiations. Now it's time to push for a conclusion to these deals." Sen. John Thune
June 20, 2019 Hearing of the Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations Subcommittee of the House Agriculture Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Johnson, Hearing on "The Potential Implications of Eliminating Broad-Based Categorical Eligibility for SNAP Households" Rep. Dusty Johnson
June 19, 2019 Tweet - "Mexico ratified #USMCA today -- bringing us one step closer to providing certainty & more export opportunities for struggling farmers & ranchers. Now it's time for Congress to take action on #USMCA. Dems should join us to deliver on important priorities for the American people." Sen. John Thune
June 19, 2019 Tweet - "The #PHITact, which would allow you to use pre-tax dollars on gym subscriptions & other exercise expenses, is common-sense legislation that will encourage Americans to be active & help lower health care costs down the road. Watch to learn more (and see my three-point attempts)" Sen. John Thune
June 18, 2019 Tweet - "I'm working in the Senate & with the admin to help S.D. farmers: Year-round sale of E15 New markets for U.S. beef/lamb Less regulatory red-tape Expanded rural broadband Up next: Moving up haying & grazing date on prevented plant acres, passing #USMCA, and more" Sen. John Thune
June 18, 2019 Udall, Rounds, Heinrich File Bipartisan Amendment to Enable All Military Women to Count Maternity Leave Towards Years of Service Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
June 18, 2019 Tweet - "Right now, Democrats are holding up funding for the serious humanitarian & security crisis at the southern border. They like to style themselves as the party of openness and compassion, yet are willing to ignore a humanitarian crisis of massive proportions out of political spite." Sen. John Thune
June 17, 2019 Klobuchar, Wicker, Peters, Thune Introduce Bill to Improve Broadband Data Maps Sen. John Thune, ...
June 12, 2019 Tweet - "Our economy continues to grow. We have now 7.4 million jobs available in this country -- or 1.3 jobs for every unemployed person." Sen. John Thune
June 12, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - South Dakota Delegation Supports Oglala Sioux Tribe's Request For Disaster Declaration Following March Storms Sen. John Thune
June 12, 2019 Executive Session Sen. John Thune
June 12, 2019 Tweet - "It should come as no surprise to big tech companies that they're being reviewed by regulators -- their size, influence, and dominance in the marketplace today is such that it's going to invite that kind of review." Sen. John Thune
June 12, 2019 Tweet - "For the past 14 months, there have been more job openings than unemployed workers in the United States. But while the broader economy is strong, we can do better for the ag economy. Passing #USMCA would go a long way in providing farmers and ranchers with the certainty they need." Sen. John Thune
June 12, 2019 Tweet - "I'm thankful President Trump made good on his commitment to our farmers to get the E15 rule done, and I'm glad he got back to the heartland to hear firsthand about the difference this will make in farm country." Sen. John Thune
June 12, 2019 Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States - South Dakota Delegation Supports Oglala Sioux Tribe's Request for Disaster Declaration Following March Storms Rep. Dusty Johnson
June 11, 2019 Executive Session Sen. John Thune
June 10, 2019 To South Dakota's Farmers and Ranchers: I Hear You Sen. John Thune
Date Title Politician
July 17, 2019 Letter to the Hon Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services - After Puerto Rico Arrests & Allegations of Fraud, Grassley Presses HHS for Transparency in Medicaid Funding Sen.John Thune, ...
July 17, 2019 Tweet - "The Senate passed tax protocols with Spain, Japan, Luxembourg & Switzerland. These important treaty updates cover trillions of dollars of investment in the USA & help create certainty for job creators. Good to see broad #bipartisan support to get these deals through the Senate." Sen.John Thune
July 17, 2019 Tweet - "Our nation's farmers & ranchers depend on trade, but right now they are facing a lot of uncertainty. #USMCA would preserve and expand farmers' access to Canada & Mexico -- our #1 and #2 export markets for American ag products -- and give certainty about these markets long-term." Sen.John Thune
July 17, 2019 Tweet - "Americans are feeling encouraged about the economy: "We've doubled our 401(k), and we've actually started traveling more because there is more income."" Sen.John Thune
July 17, 2019 Following House Passage, Heinrich and Rounds Urge Swift Senate Action to Permanently Repeal Cadillac Tax Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
July 17, 2019 Thune, Carper Applaud Release of Updated Treasury Guidance to Ensure Access to Critical Services and Drugs for Chronic Diseases Sen.John Thune, ...
July 17, 2019 Tweet - "Great news from @USTreasury: Patients with HDHPs may now be able to receive certain chronic disease management services before reaching their deductible. Worked closely w @SenatorCarper to advocate for this policy through our #ChronicDiseaseManagementAct." Sen.John Thune
July 16, 2019 Hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Rounds Questions Defense Secretary Nominee Mark Esper at Confirmation Hearing Sen.Mike Rounds
July 16, 2019 U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement Sen.John Thune
July 15, 2019 Tweet - ""The number of Americans applying for first-time unemployment benefits fell last week to the lowest level since April." via @WSJ." Sen.John Thune
July 12, 2019 House passes September 11th Victim Compensation bill cosponsored by Rep. Johnson Rep.Dusty Johnson
July 12, 2019 Showing RESPECT to Native Americans Sen.Mike Rounds
July 11, 2019 Tweet - "Met with Scott & Michelle VanderWal, from @SDFarmBureau & @FarmBureau. Talked about the importance of getting #USMCA through Congress ASAP. #USMCA would mean: New and expanded markets for farmers & ranchers 176,000 new jobs across U.S. $68+ billion in new economic growth" Sen.John Thune
July 11, 2019 Tweet - "June marked the: · 16th straight month that unemployment has been at or below 4% · 11th straight month that wage growth has been at or above 3% Thanks to #GOPTaxCuts & other Republican economic policies, American workers are doing better than they have in a long time." Sen.John Thune
July 10, 2019 Johnson, Rounds, Sinema, Lankford, O'halleran, Cole Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Repeal Antiquated, Hostile Laws Directed Toward Native Americans Rep.Dusty Johnson
July 10, 2019 Rounds, Sinema, Lankford, O'Halleran, Cole, Johnson Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Repeal Antiquated, Hostile Laws Directed Toward Native Americans Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
July 10, 2019 Rounds, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Repeal Antiquated, Hostile Laws Directed Toward Native Americans Sen.Mike Rounds
July 10, 2019 Tweet - "It's getting harder and harder for Democrats to dance around the evidence that #GOPTaxCuts & @POTUS's deregulation policies have sent our economy on a great path and given many American workers the boost they've needed for a long time." Sen.John Thune
July 10, 2019 Executive Session Sen.John Thune
July 9, 2019 Rounds Cosponsors Bill to Make RFS Small Refinery Waiver Process More Transparent Sen.Mike Rounds
July 9, 2019 Tweet - "Another example of Dems' misguided economic policies hurting the middle- and low-income earners they are claiming to help: Non-partisan CBO says Dems' plan to raise the minimum wage could mean up to 3.7 million people would lose their job." Sen.John Thune
July 9, 2019 Tweet - ".@WSJ ed board on how Obama's econ policies hurt middle class: "near-zero interest rates for eight years... let corporations borrow cheaply while the [Obama] Administration's punishing regulations bred business uncertainty that depressed investment in human and physical capital."" Sen.John Thune
July 8, 2019 Tweet - "In case you missed it over the holiday weekend, the June #JobsReport was excellent. 224K jobs were added last month alone (far above the expected 165,000)." Sen.John Thune
July 5, 2019 Tweet - " BREAKING Our economy keeps getting better. 224K jobs added just last month. Republican economic policies have helped our workforce grow, and Americans are finding good quality jobs." Sen.John Thune
July 3, 2019 Addressing Persuasive Tech on Internet Platforms Sen.John Thune
July 3, 2019 Supporting our Troops and Strengthening the National Defense Sen.Mike Rounds
July 3, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of Treasury, the Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Acting White House Chief of Staff, and the Hon. Russell Vought, Acting Director of the Office of Management and Budget - Senators Encourage Trump Administration To Avoid Another Continuing Resolution Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
July 2, 2019 Letter to Ann Buerkle, Acting Chairman of the Consumer Product Safety Commission - Rep. Johnson Urges Consumer Product Safety Commission to Preserve Fireworks Ahead of Fourth of July Rep.Dusty Johnson
July 1, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the HHS - Senate, House Lawmaker Press HHS to End Hidden Abortion Surcharge Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
July 1, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Cassidy Presses for Access to Life-Saving Devices Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
June 28, 2019 Amendment No. 883 to S. National Defense Authorization Act for Sen.John Thune
June 28, 2019 Rep. David Trone Introduces Bipartisan Campus Prevention and Recovery Services for Students Act of 2019 Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
June 27, 2019 Tweet - "The House just passed the Senate's #bipartisan bill to address the #HumanitarianCrisis at our #SouthernBorder. Glad to see @HouseDemocrats finally put politics aside and join us in providing relief through this critical funding." Sen.John Thune
June 27, 2019 NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020--Resumed Sen.John Thune
June 27, 2019 Rounds Provisions included FY 2020 NDAA Sen.Mike Rounds
June 27, 2019 Letter to the Hon Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services - Rep. Meadows Sends Letter to Secretary Azar Urging Adoption of Medicare Part D Modernization Plan Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
June 27, 2019 Thune Statement on Senate Passage of Legislation to Fund Our Military Sen.John Thune
June 27, 2019 Tweet - "The Senate just passed the #NDAA to ensure that our military is properly funded. As we continue to monitor the malign behavior of Iran and negotiate with other countries like China & North Korea, our military must continue to represent the strength of our nation." Sen.John Thune
June 26, 2019 Tweet - "The #HumanitarianCrisis is unlike anything we've seen at our border. Resources are stretched to a breaking point -- making it more difficult to provide adequate care to families & unaccompanied children. The Senate just passed a bill, which I supported, to provide vital funding." Sen.John Thune
June 26, 2019 Tweet - "Timing of the Senate #NDAA vote is especially appropriate considering current events, which is a good reminder of how important our military readiness is to our security. I look forward to voting for this legislation that will authorize much-needed funding for our armed forces." Sen.John Thune
June 26, 2019 Tweet - "The funding just passed by the Senate is desperately needed to help our federal agencies provide humanitarian relief while also ensuring the safety and security of all those involved. My full statement on the #bipartisan bill" Sen.John Thune
June 26, 2019 Thune Statement on Senate Passage of Humanitarian Aid to Address the Crisis at Our Southern Border Sen.John Thune
June 25, 2019 Hearing of the Communications, Technology, Innovation, and the Internet Subcommittee of the Senate Commerce Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Thune, Hearing on "Optimizing for Engagement: Understanding the Use of Persuasive Technology on Internet Platforms." Sen.John Thune
June 25, 2019 Tweet - "As @POTUS has been saying for months, the agencies that are dealing with the crisis on our border are stretched to the breaking point. Republicans were ready to vote on his emergency funding request more than seven weeks ago, but the Dem-controlled House was not interested." Sen.John Thune
June 25, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Durbin, Grassley, Bipartisan Group of Senators Urge EPA To Update Ethanol Science to Improve Trade Sen.John Thune, ...
June 25, 2019 Tweet - "I pressed experts from @Google, @AINowInstitute, @WolframResearch, and @HumaneTech_ on the use of algorithms by internet platforms and how they manipulate what Americans see online. One thing I find hard to explain Or watch my full questioning: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJSr2pi3keI&feature=youtu.be …" Sen.John Thune
June 25, 2019 Tweet - "Peer-reviewed science has affirmed that #ethanol lowers greenhouse gas emissions between 39-43% better than gasoline. I joined a #bipartisan group of senators in sending a letter to @EPA urging its leaders to update their environmental analysis on ethanol." Sen.John Thune
June 24, 2019 Tweet - "The @SenateGOP is working with Senate Democrats on #bipartisan legislation to give vital funding to the #HumanitarianCrisis at the southern border. It would be good if @HouseDemocrats & @NancyPelosi could find a similar level of cooperation in the House." Sen.John Thune
June 24, 2019 Thune, Carper Applaud Executive Order, Introduce Legislation to Expand Access to High-Value Services in HSA-Eligible, High-Deductible Health Plans Sen.John Thune, ...
June 21, 2019 Common Sense Wins the Day Sen.John Thune
June 21, 2019 Tweet - "Just got a call from Dep. Secretary of @USDA Steve Censky. After my urging, @USDA has agreed to move up its mandated date for haying & grazing cover crops on prevent plant acres to Sep. 1. This is great news for SD producers -- the original date of November 1 was far too late." Sen.John Thune
June 21, 2019 Delegation Applauds Trump Administration's Decision to Grant Oglala Sioux Tribe's Disaster Assistance Request Following March Storms Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
June 21, 2019 Tweet - "Grateful to the administration for acting on our request to grant the Oglala Sioux Tribe disaster assistance following terrible storms in March. The actions already taken by tribal leadership have been commendable, but this extra funding is necessary to help supplement clean up." Sen.John Thune
June 20, 2019 Johnson, Conaway: Time to Eliminate an Egregious Abuse in Food Stamp Policy Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
June 20, 2019 Johnson Applauds Usda Announcement on Moving Prevent Plant Harvest Date to September 1 St Rep.Dusty Johnson
June 20, 2019 Consideration of Senate Joint Resolution Nos. 27 Through 48 En Bloc-- Sen.John Thune
June 20, 2019 Tweet - "We have a lot of important items to get across the finish line: pass #USMCA address the #HumanitarianCrisis at the border pass the #NDAA Dems should join us to deliver on the important priorities for the American people." Sen.John Thune
June 20, 2019 Following Thune's Repeated Requests, USDA to Allow Haying and Grazing on Prevent Plant Cover Crops Prior to USDA-Mandated Late Fall Date Sen.John Thune
June 20, 2019 Tweet - "I support the administration's goal of strengthening market access for our nation's farmers and ranchers, and we've made good progress in negotiations. Now it's time to push for a conclusion to these deals." Sen.John Thune
June 20, 2019 Hearing of the Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations Subcommittee of the House Agriculture Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Johnson, Hearing on "The Potential Implications of Eliminating Broad-Based Categorical Eligibility for SNAP Households" Rep.Dusty Johnson
June 19, 2019 Tweet - "Mexico ratified #USMCA today -- bringing us one step closer to providing certainty & more export opportunities for struggling farmers & ranchers. Now it's time for Congress to take action on #USMCA. Dems should join us to deliver on important priorities for the American people." Sen.John Thune
June 19, 2019 Tweet - "The #PHITact, which would allow you to use pre-tax dollars on gym subscriptions & other exercise expenses, is common-sense legislation that will encourage Americans to be active & help lower health care costs down the road. Watch to learn more (and see my three-point attempts)" Sen.John Thune
June 18, 2019 Tweet - "I'm working in the Senate & with the admin to help S.D. farmers: Year-round sale of E15 New markets for U.S. beef/lamb Less regulatory red-tape Expanded rural broadband Up next: Moving up haying & grazing date on prevented plant acres, passing #USMCA, and more" Sen.John Thune
June 18, 2019 Udall, Rounds, Heinrich File Bipartisan Amendment to Enable All Military Women to Count Maternity Leave Towards Years of Service Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
June 18, 2019 Tweet - "Right now, Democrats are holding up funding for the serious humanitarian & security crisis at the southern border. They like to style themselves as the party of openness and compassion, yet are willing to ignore a humanitarian crisis of massive proportions out of political spite." Sen.John Thune
June 17, 2019 Klobuchar, Wicker, Peters, Thune Introduce Bill to Improve Broadband Data Maps Sen.John Thune, ...
June 12, 2019 Tweet - "Our economy continues to grow. We have now 7.4 million jobs available in this country -- or 1.3 jobs for every unemployed person." Sen.John Thune
June 12, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - South Dakota Delegation Supports Oglala Sioux Tribe's Request For Disaster Declaration Following March Storms Sen.John Thune
June 12, 2019 Executive Session Sen.John Thune
June 12, 2019 Tweet - "It should come as no surprise to big tech companies that they're being reviewed by regulators -- their size, influence, and dominance in the marketplace today is such that it's going to invite that kind of review." Sen.John Thune
June 12, 2019 Tweet - "For the past 14 months, there have been more job openings than unemployed workers in the United States. But while the broader economy is strong, we can do better for the ag economy. Passing #USMCA would go a long way in providing farmers and ranchers with the certainty they need." Sen.John Thune
June 12, 2019 Tweet - "I'm thankful President Trump made good on his commitment to our farmers to get the E15 rule done, and I'm glad he got back to the heartland to hear firsthand about the difference this will make in farm country." Sen.John Thune
June 12, 2019 Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States - South Dakota Delegation Supports Oglala Sioux Tribe's Request for Disaster Declaration Following March Storms Rep.Dusty Johnson
June 11, 2019 Executive Session Sen.John Thune
June 10, 2019 To South Dakota's Farmers and Ranchers: I Hear You Sen.John Thune
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