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Oct. 1, 2020 Rounds Introduces Bill to Reform NRCS to Better Serve South Dakota Farmers, Ranchers and Landowners Sen. Mike Rounds
Oct. 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, Ambassador of the U.S. Trade Agreement - Rubio Joins Colleagues Urging Lighthizer to Begin Talks for a Trade Agreement with Taiwan Sen. John Thune, ...
Oct. 1, 2020 U.S. Senators Tina Smith & Mike Rounds Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Help Health Care Providers Continue Delivering Telehealth Services to Rural America Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 1, 2020 Thune Statement on Commerce Committee's Decision to Authorize Subpoenas to Tech CEOs Sen. John Thune
Oct. 1, 2020 Tweet - "We must confront the lack of transparency on tech platforms. I voted to authorize subpoenas to CEOs of Google/Facebook/Twitter to get answers about their companies' practices. Issues around online privacy & content moderation have been crying out for solutions for a long time." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 30, 2020 Johnson Legislation Honoring Ben Reifel Passes the House Rep. Dusty Johnson
Sept. 30, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Thune, Colleagues Urge President Trump to Bolster Private-Sector Deployment of 5G Sen. John Thune, ...
Sept. 30, 2020 Tweet - "We just wrote to POTUS to commend him on his success empowering the private sector to build multiple 5G networks & cautioning him against attempts to create a singular nationalized network. Secure 5G will be vital to national security & a singular network is easier to compromise." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 30, 2020 Tweet - "Hearing rumors Dems will use procedural tactics in an attempt to delay Judge Barrett's confirmation. I'm tired of watching Democrats use the Senate floor as a stage for their political drama. If they continue, we'll gladly use the time to confirm more judges to the federal bench." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 30, 2020 Tweet - "The focus of this SCOTUS process should be on Judge Barrett & her tremendous judicial record. She knows the next few weeks are going to be tough, but off the bat, I want to say how shameful it is that some have already begun to question her faith. We should be above such attacks." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 29, 2020 Rounds, Thune, Johnson: Army Corps Announces Major Step Toward Implementation of Snowpack Monitoring System Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Sept. 29, 2020 Continuing Appropriations Act, 20201 and Other Extensions Act-- Sen. Mike Rounds
Sept. 29, 2020 Uighur Intervention and Global Humanitarian Unified Response Act of 2019--Laying Down House Message Sen. John Thune
Sept. 29, 2020 Uighur Intervention and Global Humanitarian Unified Response Act of 2019 Sen. John Thune
Sept. 29, 2020 Protecting the Healthcare of Hundreds of Millions of People of the United States and Preventing Efforts of the Department of Justice to Advocate Courts to Strike Down the Patient Protection and Affordable Sen. John Thune
Sept. 29, 2020 Tweet - "After meeting with Judge Barrett, I'm confident she has what it takes to be a phenomenal Supreme Court justice. We discussed her extensive experience & principled judicial philosophy. I look forward to voting for Judge Barrett to serve on the Supreme Court." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 29, 2020 Tweet - "I will be very proud to offer my support for Judge Amy Coney Barrett to serve on the Supreme Court." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 29, 2020 Senator Kay Hagan Airport Traffic Control Tower Sen. John Thune
Sept. 29, 2020 Thune to Support Judge Amy Coney Barrett's Nomination to Serve on the Supreme Court Sen. John Thune
Sept. 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Republican Leader of the House, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Democratic Leader of the Senate - Brownley, Welch Lead Bipartisan Letter to Protect American Farmers and U.S. Food Supply Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Sept. 28, 2020 Tweet - "It's going to be very hard to argue that Judge Barrett is not qualified for the Supreme Court. She respects the Constitution, law, and precedent. She is vigilant about making sure they are applied in an even-handed way -- exactly the kind of justice you would want" Sen. John Thune
Sept. 28, 2020 Thune Joins Fox News' "Your World With Neil Cavuto" to Discuss Supreme Court Nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett Sen. John Thune
Sept. 27, 2020 South Dakota War College - US Senator John Thune's Weekly Column: My Constitutional Duty Sen. John Thune
Sept. 26, 2020 Rounds Statement on Supreme Court Nominee Sen. Mike Rounds
Sept. 26, 2020 Tweet - "My statement on the president's nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to serve on the Supreme Court. While I look forward to meeting Judge Barrett & learning more about her experience, her resume speaks for itself. She's an impartial jurist who doesn't legislate from the bench." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 26, 2020 Thune Statement on the Nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to Serve on the Supreme Court Sen. John Thune
Sept. 25, 2020 Weekly Windup Rep. Dusty Johnson
Sept. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Good to chat w/ @CraigMattick & reminisce about my dad's life as an athlete, WWII fighter pilot, teacher, & coach. It brought back memories of my dad's stories -- from playing basketball at Madison Square Garden to pick-up games on USS Intrepid. Interview " Sen. John Thune
Sept. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Link to LIVE coverage of the buffalo roundup at Custer State Park starting at 9:30 a.m. MT. One of the best events of the year. Enjoy!" Sen. John Thune
Sept. 24, 2020 What They're Saying: Conaway Leads Introduction of Digital Commodity Legislation Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Sept. 24, 2020 Extending the Undertaking Spam, Spyware, and Fraud Enforcement with Enforcers Beyond Borders Act of 2006 Sen. John Thune
Sept. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Visitors might escape to SD's Black Hills to unplug from tech. But if an emergency occurs, reliable communications -- even in these beautiful, remote places -- is a top priority. Congress created FirstNet to improve communications services for our country's emergency personnel." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Polarization in our country is at an all-time high. Tech platforms (Google/Facebook/etc) filter online content so Americans see info that echoes & reinforces their own opinions. The result is that many can't even fathom that reasonable people may have a different point of view." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Exactly. The peaceful transition of power is a fundamental principle of our democracy. Republicans believe in the rule of law, & we believe in the Constitution. The Constitution is very clear about what happens after the election." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 24, 2020 Hearing of the Communications, Technology, Innovation, and the Internet Subcommittee of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Thune, Hearing on Public Safety Broadband Network, Including Testimony From South Dakota Law Enforcement Officer Sen. John Thune
Sept. 23, 2020 Tweet - "If you believe in democracy, you believe all Americans -- not just those you agree with -- have a right to a voice in govt. You can dislike when your party isn't in charge. But, you can't suggest (w/o undermining our system) that govt is only legitimate if your party is in power." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 23, 2020 Tweet - "During New York's toughest moments of #COVID19, medical professionals from around the country stepped in to help. Instead of gratitude, Gov. Cuomo demanded these workers pay NY's (famously high) income tax while there." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 23, 2020 Tweet - "When Republicans saw Dems had left key ag funding out of the CR, we demanded it be fixed. It's been a hard year for farmers/ranchers: low commodity prices, bad weather, difficulties w/ markets, and -- of course -- #COVID. Very glad we were able to get this funding back in the bill." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 23, 2020 Climate Change Sen. John Thune
Sept. 23, 2020 Johnson Report Sen. John Thune
Sept. 23, 2020 Tweet - "You can be upset when things don't go your way, but you still have to show up and do your job. Millions of Americans across the country know this. I wish the minority leader would follow their example." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 23, 2020 Agriculture Sen. John Thune
Sept. 23, 2020 Tweet - "Very mature. America is battling a global pandemic and mourning the loss of a Supreme Court justice, but Chuck Schumer is determined to prevent committees from meeting on important topics like election security. #TemperTantrum" Sen. John Thune
Sept. 23, 2020 Supreme Court Nominations Sen. John Thune
Sept. 23, 2020 Tweet - "Interesting that the minority leader conveniently left out what he was objecting to… A Senate hearing on election security that then had to be canceled." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 22, 2020 100th Anniversary of the Disabled American Veterans Sen. Mike Rounds
Sept. 22, 2020 Cloture Motion Sen. John Thune
Sept. 22, 2020 Unanimous Consent Request--S. 4638 Sen. John Thune
Sept. 22, 2020 Remembering Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Sen. John Thune
Sept. 22, 2020 Affordable Care Act Sen. John Thune
Date Title Politician
Oct. 1, 2020 Rounds Introduces Bill to Reform NRCS to Better Serve South Dakota Farmers, Ranchers and Landowners Sen.Mike Rounds
Oct. 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, Ambassador of the U.S. Trade Agreement - Rubio Joins Colleagues Urging Lighthizer to Begin Talks for a Trade Agreement with Taiwan Sen.John Thune, ...
Oct. 1, 2020 U.S. Senators Tina Smith & Mike Rounds Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Help Health Care Providers Continue Delivering Telehealth Services to Rural America Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 1, 2020 Thune Statement on Commerce Committee's Decision to Authorize Subpoenas to Tech CEOs Sen.John Thune
Oct. 1, 2020 Tweet - "We must confront the lack of transparency on tech platforms. I voted to authorize subpoenas to CEOs of Google/Facebook/Twitter to get answers about their companies' practices. Issues around online privacy & content moderation have been crying out for solutions for a long time." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 30, 2020 Johnson Legislation Honoring Ben Reifel Passes the House Rep.Dusty Johnson
Sept. 30, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Thune, Colleagues Urge President Trump to Bolster Private-Sector Deployment of 5G Sen.John Thune, ...
Sept. 30, 2020 Tweet - "We just wrote to POTUS to commend him on his success empowering the private sector to build multiple 5G networks & cautioning him against attempts to create a singular nationalized network. Secure 5G will be vital to national security & a singular network is easier to compromise." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 30, 2020 Tweet - "Hearing rumors Dems will use procedural tactics in an attempt to delay Judge Barrett's confirmation. I'm tired of watching Democrats use the Senate floor as a stage for their political drama. If they continue, we'll gladly use the time to confirm more judges to the federal bench." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 30, 2020 Tweet - "The focus of this SCOTUS process should be on Judge Barrett & her tremendous judicial record. She knows the next few weeks are going to be tough, but off the bat, I want to say how shameful it is that some have already begun to question her faith. We should be above such attacks." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 29, 2020 Rounds, Thune, Johnson: Army Corps Announces Major Step Toward Implementation of Snowpack Monitoring System Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Sept. 29, 2020 Continuing Appropriations Act, 20201 and Other Extensions Act-- Sen.Mike Rounds
Sept. 29, 2020 Uighur Intervention and Global Humanitarian Unified Response Act of 2019--Laying Down House Message Sen.John Thune
Sept. 29, 2020 Uighur Intervention and Global Humanitarian Unified Response Act of 2019 Sen.John Thune
Sept. 29, 2020 Protecting the Healthcare of Hundreds of Millions of People of the United States and Preventing Efforts of the Department of Justice to Advocate Courts to Strike Down the Patient Protection and Affordable Sen.John Thune
Sept. 29, 2020 Tweet - "After meeting with Judge Barrett, I'm confident she has what it takes to be a phenomenal Supreme Court justice. We discussed her extensive experience & principled judicial philosophy. I look forward to voting for Judge Barrett to serve on the Supreme Court." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 29, 2020 Tweet - "I will be very proud to offer my support for Judge Amy Coney Barrett to serve on the Supreme Court." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 29, 2020 Senator Kay Hagan Airport Traffic Control Tower Sen.John Thune
Sept. 29, 2020 Thune to Support Judge Amy Coney Barrett's Nomination to Serve on the Supreme Court Sen.John Thune
Sept. 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Republican Leader of the House, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Democratic Leader of the Senate - Brownley, Welch Lead Bipartisan Letter to Protect American Farmers and U.S. Food Supply Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Sept. 28, 2020 Tweet - "It's going to be very hard to argue that Judge Barrett is not qualified for the Supreme Court. She respects the Constitution, law, and precedent. She is vigilant about making sure they are applied in an even-handed way -- exactly the kind of justice you would want" Sen.John Thune
Sept. 28, 2020 Thune Joins Fox News' "Your World With Neil Cavuto" to Discuss Supreme Court Nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett Sen.John Thune
Sept. 27, 2020 South Dakota War College - US Senator John Thune's Weekly Column: My Constitutional Duty Sen.John Thune
Sept. 26, 2020 Rounds Statement on Supreme Court Nominee Sen.Mike Rounds
Sept. 26, 2020 Tweet - "My statement on the president's nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to serve on the Supreme Court. While I look forward to meeting Judge Barrett & learning more about her experience, her resume speaks for itself. She's an impartial jurist who doesn't legislate from the bench." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 26, 2020 Thune Statement on the Nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to Serve on the Supreme Court Sen.John Thune
Sept. 25, 2020 Weekly Windup Rep.Dusty Johnson
Sept. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Good to chat w/ @CraigMattick & reminisce about my dad's life as an athlete, WWII fighter pilot, teacher, & coach. It brought back memories of my dad's stories -- from playing basketball at Madison Square Garden to pick-up games on USS Intrepid. Interview " Sen.John Thune
Sept. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Link to LIVE coverage of the buffalo roundup at Custer State Park starting at 9:30 a.m. MT. One of the best events of the year. Enjoy!" Sen.John Thune
Sept. 24, 2020 What They're Saying: Conaway Leads Introduction of Digital Commodity Legislation Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Sept. 24, 2020 Extending the Undertaking Spam, Spyware, and Fraud Enforcement with Enforcers Beyond Borders Act of 2006 Sen.John Thune
Sept. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Visitors might escape to SD's Black Hills to unplug from tech. But if an emergency occurs, reliable communications -- even in these beautiful, remote places -- is a top priority. Congress created FirstNet to improve communications services for our country's emergency personnel." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Polarization in our country is at an all-time high. Tech platforms (Google/Facebook/etc) filter online content so Americans see info that echoes & reinforces their own opinions. The result is that many can't even fathom that reasonable people may have a different point of view." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Exactly. The peaceful transition of power is a fundamental principle of our democracy. Republicans believe in the rule of law, & we believe in the Constitution. The Constitution is very clear about what happens after the election." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 24, 2020 Hearing of the Communications, Technology, Innovation, and the Internet Subcommittee of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Thune, Hearing on Public Safety Broadband Network, Including Testimony From South Dakota Law Enforcement Officer Sen.John Thune
Sept. 23, 2020 Tweet - "If you believe in democracy, you believe all Americans -- not just those you agree with -- have a right to a voice in govt. You can dislike when your party isn't in charge. But, you can't suggest (w/o undermining our system) that govt is only legitimate if your party is in power." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 23, 2020 Tweet - "During New York's toughest moments of #COVID19, medical professionals from around the country stepped in to help. Instead of gratitude, Gov. Cuomo demanded these workers pay NY's (famously high) income tax while there." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 23, 2020 Tweet - "When Republicans saw Dems had left key ag funding out of the CR, we demanded it be fixed. It's been a hard year for farmers/ranchers: low commodity prices, bad weather, difficulties w/ markets, and -- of course -- #COVID. Very glad we were able to get this funding back in the bill." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 23, 2020 Climate Change Sen.John Thune
Sept. 23, 2020 Johnson Report Sen.John Thune
Sept. 23, 2020 Tweet - "You can be upset when things don't go your way, but you still have to show up and do your job. Millions of Americans across the country know this. I wish the minority leader would follow their example." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 23, 2020 Agriculture Sen.John Thune
Sept. 23, 2020 Tweet - "Very mature. America is battling a global pandemic and mourning the loss of a Supreme Court justice, but Chuck Schumer is determined to prevent committees from meeting on important topics like election security. #TemperTantrum" Sen.John Thune
Sept. 23, 2020 Supreme Court Nominations Sen.John Thune
Sept. 23, 2020 Tweet - "Interesting that the minority leader conveniently left out what he was objecting to… A Senate hearing on election security that then had to be canceled." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 22, 2020 100th Anniversary of the Disabled American Veterans Sen.Mike Rounds
Sept. 22, 2020 Cloture Motion Sen.John Thune
Sept. 22, 2020 Unanimous Consent Request--S. 4638 Sen.John Thune
Sept. 22, 2020 Remembering Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Sen.John Thune
Sept. 22, 2020 Affordable Care Act Sen.John Thune
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