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May 15, 2018 Thune Greets South Dakota Veterans at D.C. War Memorials Sen. John Thune
May 14, 2018 Tweet - "Grateful for the service of our men and women in law enforcement who make sacrifices to protect us every day. #NationalPoliceWeek" Sen. John Thune
May 14, 2018 Tweet - "Today marks a special milestone in the United States' relationship with Israel, our strongest ally in the Middle East, as we relocate our embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, on the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the State of Israel." Sen. John Thune
May 11, 2018 Letter to Mr. Gary Retelny, President and CEO, Insitutional Shareholder Services and Glass - Answers from Proxy Advisory Firms Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 11, 2018 Opening New Markets for South Dakota Producers Sen. Mike Rounds
May 10, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Expedited Floor Proceedings Before the End of the Fiscal Year Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 10, 2018 CNBC - I Support 'Net Neutrality.' Let's Not Let 'political Theater' Ruin a Bipartisan Deal Sen. John Thune
May 10, 2018 Rounds, King Introduce Bill to Allow Local Meat and Poultry Products to be Sold Across State Lines Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 9, 2018 Executive Session Sen. John Thune
May 9, 2018 Thune on the Importance of Bipartisan Net Neutrality Legislation Sen. John Thune
May 7, 2018 Tweet - "This week we celebrate one of South Dakota's top industries -- tourism. Last year, South Dakotans welcomed nearly 14 million visitors to our great state. #NationalTravelandTourismWeek" Sen. John Thune
May 4, 2018 Ellsworth Only Getting Stronger Sen. John Thune
May 4, 2018 Tweet - "The unemployment rate is at its lowest level in nearly two decades, and hundreds of thousands of jobs have been created in just the few short months after the #TaxCutsAndJobsAct became law. This is great news for American workers." Sen. John Thune
May 4, 2018 Tweet - "Thanks to everyone who came out to the @sfairport to discuss the FAA bill and the future of aviation. As chairman of @SenateCommerce, which oversees the FAA, I appreciated the opportunity to hear directly from industry stakeholders and local leaders." Sen. John Thune
May 4, 2018 Tweet - "Thune is also emphasizing the Soil Health and Income Protection Program, or SHIPP, a newer, shorter-term program that could be an alternative to CRP, which isn't an option for many farmers." More info on my proposal here --> https://www.thune.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=FD8E0720-1AFC-4329-9359-9DCF5290522D … #ThuneFarmBill" Sen. John Thune
May 4, 2018 America's Growing Economy: Adds 164,000 Jobs in April and Unemployment at 3.9 Percent Sen. John Thune
May 3, 2018 Rounds: Small Businesses are the Heartbeat of the American Economy Sen. Mike Rounds
May 2, 2018 Thune Statement on B-21 Announcement for Ellsworth Air Force Base Sen. John Thune
May 2, 2018 Tweet - ".@28thBombWing has been selected as one of three candidates for B-21 bases in the country. I'm proud that S.D. will continue to host this strike capability in support of our national defense strategy, and the airmen who support it, for decades to come." Sen. John Thune
May 1, 2018 Tweet - "It's #SmallBusinessWeek, which means we're celebrating the storefronts that line Main Streets across the nation for their many contributions to our communities. And in the months after #TaxReform, small business optimism is at a record high -- good news for workers and consumers." Sen. John Thune
April 30, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Richard Shelby, Chairman for the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee, and the Honorable Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman Senate Appropriations Committee - Young, Durbin Lead Letter Urging Support for International Affairs Funding to Protect National Security Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
April 30, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Reaffirm No Federal Funding For Abortion Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
April 30, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Scott Pruitt, Administrator, EPA - Push for Year-Round Waiver for E-15 Sen. John Thune, ...
April 27, 2018 Transparency is Critical When EPA Seeks to Implement New Rules Sen. Mike Rounds
April 27, 2018 Tweet - "My resolution that declares April as National Safe Digging Month passed the Senate last night. You should always #KnowWhatsBelow, and #Call811 before digging in your yard, even if it's a small dig. This easy step could help prevent serious injuries and save lives." Sen. John Thune
April 27, 2018 Obstruction for the Sake of Obstruction Sen. John Thune
April 26, 2018 https://www.banking.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/Brown%20Statement%204-12-18.pdf Sen. John Thune
April 26, 2018 Thune Votes to Confirm Mike Pompeo as Secretary of State Sen. John Thune
April 26, 2018 Tweet - "Mike Pompeo is beyond qualified to serve as our nation's top diplomat, and I'm glad the Senate voted to confirm him as our next secretary of state." Sen. John Thune
April 25, 2018 Brown, Rounds Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Veterans Secure Good-Paying Jobs Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
April 25, 2018 Republicans Report on New Tax Law's Benefits at Finance Committee Hearing Sen. John Thune, ...
April 25, 2018 Tweet - "Read about my tenth #ThuneFarmBill proposal that would make much-needed improvements to the Agriculture Risk Coverage program to help improve its safety net potential for S.D. farmers." Sen. John Thune
April 25, 2018 Thune, Brown Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Improve the Agriculture Risk Coverage Program Sen. John Thune, ...
April 24, 2018 Executive Session Sen. John Thune
April 24, 2018 Rounds Statement on EPA Rule to Increase Science Transparency Sen. Mike Rounds
April 24, 2018 Hearing of the Senate Armed Services - Posture of the Department of the Air Force Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
April 24, 2018 Tweet - "Since #TaxReform became law, over 500 companies have announced investments in their employees. We're seeing positive outcomes at a local level, too. In S.D., @bank_great, @AaLadinClean, and @bhenergy have announced benefits for employees and customers thanks to the new tax law." Sen. John Thune
April 24, 2018 Following Thune's Request, USDA Will Provide More Adequate and Timely Livestock Assistance for Ranchers Affected by Recent Storms Sen. John Thune
April 20, 2018 Consumers to Robocallers: Enough Is Enough Sen. John Thune
April 20, 2018 Tweet - "Today I joined the Watertown Chamber of Commerce for a #TaxReform Q&A session to discuss how the #TaxCutsAndJobsAct will continue to benefit middle-income South Dakotans." Sen. John Thune
April 20, 2018 Letter to Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdogan, President of Turkey - Demand Release of Pastor Andrew Brunson Sen. John Thune, ...
April 20, 2018 The World Needs Strong U.S. Leadership Now More Than Ever Sen. Mike Rounds
April 19, 2018 Tax Reform on Tax Day: What They're Saying Sen. John Thune, ...
April 19, 2018 Letter to Hon. Pat Roberts, Chairman of the Senate Agriculture Committee and the Hon. Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member of the House Agriculture Committee - Klobuchar, Cornyn Urge Senate Agriculture Committee to Authorize an Animal Disease and Disaster Response Program in the 2018 Farm Bill Sen. John Thune, ...
April 19, 2018 Tweet - "It's "when,' not "if' Congress votes on making the individual tax cuts permanent. When we do, I hope my Democrat colleagues don't stand in the way of providing this important certainty to American families. #TaxCutsAndJobsAct" Sen. John Thune
April 18, 2018 Cloture Motion Sen. John Thune
April 18, 2018 Hearing of the Senate Commerce Committee - Abusive Robocalls and How We Can Stop Them Sen. John Thune
April 18, 2018 Providing for Congressional Disapproval of A Rule Submitted By Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Sen. John Thune
April 18, 2018 Thune Statement on House Farm Bill Advancing to House Floor Sen. John Thune
April 18, 2018 Executive Calendar Sen. John Thune
April 18, 2018 Thune Leads Commerce Committee Hearing Examining the Problem of Abusive Robocalls Sen. John Thune
April 17, 2018 Thune Statement on the Passing of Former First Lady Barbara Bush Sen. John Thune
April 17, 2018 Hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Senate Armed Services Committee Nominations -- Davidson - O'Shaughnessy Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
April 17, 2018 Tweet - "Fortunately for the American people, this is the last year we have to use the old, outdated, broken tax code. #TaxDay" Sen. John Thune
April 17, 2018 Tweet - "When you file your taxes next year, you'll notice the standard deduction has been nearly doubled. Thanks to the #TaxCutsandJobsAct, that means you'll be able to keep more of your hard-earned money. #TaxDay" Sen. John Thune
April 17, 2018 Tweet - "This is the last year that Americans will need to file their taxes under the old system. Under the #TaxCutsandJobsAct, a typical family of four will see a tax cut of more than $2,000. #OutWithTheOldInWithTheNew" Sen. John Thune
April 17, 2018 Tweet - "Next year, according to the most recent data, tens of thousands of South Dakota families will benefit from the doubling of the child tax credit. #TaxDay" Sen. John Thune
April 17, 2018 Out With the Old, In With the New Sen. John Thune
April 17, 2018 On Tax Day, Thune Highlights How Tax Reform Benefits South Dakota Families Sen. John Thune
April 17, 2018 Coast Guard Authorization Bill Sen. John Thune
April 17, 2018 Providing for Congressional Disapproval of A Rule Submitted By Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Sen. John Thune
April 16, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, U.S. Department of Agriculture - Thune Requests Adequate and Timely Livestock Assistance from USDA for Ranchers Affected by Recent Winter Storms Sen. John Thune
April 13, 2018 Letter to Lieutenant General Timothy Kadavy, Director of the Army National Guard - Kansas Delegation Leads Call to Preserve Military Funeral Honors Program Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
April 13, 2018 Tweet - ".@EPA has again admitted RIN prices aren't hurting small refiners, yet it's granted unprecedented secret waivers to oil companies. Year-round E15 sales is the true "win-win" way to lower RINs & uphold the #RFS as law, and a big win for consumer choice." Sen. John Thune
April 13, 2018 Tweet - "Tonight the United States acted in coordination with our allies to hold the murderous Assad regime in Syria accountable. Assad and his enablers in Russia and Iran need to know that the use of chemical weapons will not be tolerated. Prayers for our men and women in uniform." Sen. John Thune
April 13, 2018 Tweet - "Glad to see the @HouseAgNews #FarmBill contains several proposals I've advocated for in the legislation I've been rolling out for more than one year now. This is an important step in getting a pro-ag farm bill on the president's desk on time." Sen. John Thune
April 13, 2018 Letter to Senator Roy Blunt and Senator Patty Murray - Funds to Fully Implement Mental Health Reform Act Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
April 13, 2018 Preventing a Privacy Nightmare for Facebook Users Sen. John Thune
April 13, 2018 Working Hard to Advance Pro-Growth Economic Policies Sen. Mike Rounds
April 13, 2018 Grassley, Thune, Blunt, Fischer, Ernst Joint Statement on EPA Attacks on RFS Sen. John Thune, ...
April 12, 2018 Tweet - "After today's meeting with the president, I was encouraged by his openness to the U.S. rejoining #TPP negotiations & appreciate his support for year-round sale of E15, which will be a win for consumer choice & regulatory reform. EPA must end its secret waiver attack on the #RFS." Sen. John Thune
April 12, 2018 Hearing of the Armed Services Committe - Posture of the Department of the Army Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
April 12, 2018 Thune Statement on Trade Meeting With President Trump Sen. John Thune
April 12, 2018 Thune: Tax Reform is Helping the Economy Grow Sen. John Thune
April 12, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Scott Pruitt, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator - Concerns about the Small Refinery Waivers Sen. John Thune, ...
Date Title Politician
May 15, 2018 Thune Greets South Dakota Veterans at D.C. War Memorials Sen.John Thune
May 14, 2018 Tweet - "Grateful for the service of our men and women in law enforcement who make sacrifices to protect us every day. #NationalPoliceWeek" Sen.John Thune
May 14, 2018 Tweet - "Today marks a special milestone in the United States' relationship with Israel, our strongest ally in the Middle East, as we relocate our embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, on the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the State of Israel." Sen.John Thune
May 11, 2018 Letter to Mr. Gary Retelny, President and CEO, Insitutional Shareholder Services and Glass - Answers from Proxy Advisory Firms Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 11, 2018 Opening New Markets for South Dakota Producers Sen.Mike Rounds
May 10, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Expedited Floor Proceedings Before the End of the Fiscal Year Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 10, 2018 CNBC - I Support 'Net Neutrality.' Let's Not Let 'political Theater' Ruin a Bipartisan Deal Sen.John Thune
May 10, 2018 Rounds, King Introduce Bill to Allow Local Meat and Poultry Products to be Sold Across State Lines Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 9, 2018 Executive Session Sen.John Thune
May 9, 2018 Thune on the Importance of Bipartisan Net Neutrality Legislation Sen.John Thune
May 7, 2018 Tweet - "This week we celebrate one of South Dakota's top industries -- tourism. Last year, South Dakotans welcomed nearly 14 million visitors to our great state. #NationalTravelandTourismWeek" Sen.John Thune
May 4, 2018 Ellsworth Only Getting Stronger Sen.John Thune
May 4, 2018 Tweet - "The unemployment rate is at its lowest level in nearly two decades, and hundreds of thousands of jobs have been created in just the few short months after the #TaxCutsAndJobsAct became law. This is great news for American workers." Sen.John Thune
May 4, 2018 Tweet - "Thanks to everyone who came out to the @sfairport to discuss the FAA bill and the future of aviation. As chairman of @SenateCommerce, which oversees the FAA, I appreciated the opportunity to hear directly from industry stakeholders and local leaders." Sen.John Thune
May 4, 2018 Tweet - "Thune is also emphasizing the Soil Health and Income Protection Program, or SHIPP, a newer, shorter-term program that could be an alternative to CRP, which isn't an option for many farmers." More info on my proposal here --> https://www.thune.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=FD8E0720-1AFC-4329-9359-9DCF5290522D … #ThuneFarmBill" Sen.John Thune
May 4, 2018 America's Growing Economy: Adds 164,000 Jobs in April and Unemployment at 3.9 Percent Sen.John Thune
May 3, 2018 Rounds: Small Businesses are the Heartbeat of the American Economy Sen.Mike Rounds
May 2, 2018 Thune Statement on B-21 Announcement for Ellsworth Air Force Base Sen.John Thune
May 2, 2018 Tweet - ".@28thBombWing has been selected as one of three candidates for B-21 bases in the country. I'm proud that S.D. will continue to host this strike capability in support of our national defense strategy, and the airmen who support it, for decades to come." Sen.John Thune
May 1, 2018 Tweet - "It's #SmallBusinessWeek, which means we're celebrating the storefronts that line Main Streets across the nation for their many contributions to our communities. And in the months after #TaxReform, small business optimism is at a record high -- good news for workers and consumers." Sen.John Thune
April 30, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Richard Shelby, Chairman for the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee, and the Honorable Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman Senate Appropriations Committee - Young, Durbin Lead Letter Urging Support for International Affairs Funding to Protect National Security Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
April 30, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Reaffirm No Federal Funding For Abortion Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
April 30, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Scott Pruitt, Administrator, EPA - Push for Year-Round Waiver for E-15 Sen.John Thune, ...
April 27, 2018 Transparency is Critical When EPA Seeks to Implement New Rules Sen.Mike Rounds
April 27, 2018 Tweet - "My resolution that declares April as National Safe Digging Month passed the Senate last night. You should always #KnowWhatsBelow, and #Call811 before digging in your yard, even if it's a small dig. This easy step could help prevent serious injuries and save lives." Sen.John Thune
April 27, 2018 Obstruction for the Sake of Obstruction Sen.John Thune
April 26, 2018 https://www.banking.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/Brown%20Statement%204-12-18.pdf Sen.John Thune
April 26, 2018 Thune Votes to Confirm Mike Pompeo as Secretary of State Sen.John Thune
April 26, 2018 Tweet - "Mike Pompeo is beyond qualified to serve as our nation's top diplomat, and I'm glad the Senate voted to confirm him as our next secretary of state." Sen.John Thune
April 25, 2018 Brown, Rounds Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Veterans Secure Good-Paying Jobs Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
April 25, 2018 Republicans Report on New Tax Law's Benefits at Finance Committee Hearing Sen.John Thune, ...
April 25, 2018 Tweet - "Read about my tenth #ThuneFarmBill proposal that would make much-needed improvements to the Agriculture Risk Coverage program to help improve its safety net potential for S.D. farmers." Sen.John Thune
April 25, 2018 Thune, Brown Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Improve the Agriculture Risk Coverage Program Sen.John Thune, ...
April 24, 2018 Executive Session Sen.John Thune
April 24, 2018 Rounds Statement on EPA Rule to Increase Science Transparency Sen.Mike Rounds
April 24, 2018 Hearing of the Senate Armed Services - Posture of the Department of the Air Force Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
April 24, 2018 Tweet - "Since #TaxReform became law, over 500 companies have announced investments in their employees. We're seeing positive outcomes at a local level, too. In S.D., @bank_great, @AaLadinClean, and @bhenergy have announced benefits for employees and customers thanks to the new tax law." Sen.John Thune
April 24, 2018 Following Thune's Request, USDA Will Provide More Adequate and Timely Livestock Assistance for Ranchers Affected by Recent Storms Sen.John Thune
April 20, 2018 Consumers to Robocallers: Enough Is Enough Sen.John Thune
April 20, 2018 Tweet - "Today I joined the Watertown Chamber of Commerce for a #TaxReform Q&A session to discuss how the #TaxCutsAndJobsAct will continue to benefit middle-income South Dakotans." Sen.John Thune
April 20, 2018 Letter to Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdogan, President of Turkey - Demand Release of Pastor Andrew Brunson Sen.John Thune, ...
April 20, 2018 The World Needs Strong U.S. Leadership Now More Than Ever Sen.Mike Rounds
April 19, 2018 Tax Reform on Tax Day: What They're Saying Sen.John Thune, ...
April 19, 2018 Letter to Hon. Pat Roberts, Chairman of the Senate Agriculture Committee and the Hon. Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member of the House Agriculture Committee - Klobuchar, Cornyn Urge Senate Agriculture Committee to Authorize an Animal Disease and Disaster Response Program in the 2018 Farm Bill Sen.John Thune, ...
April 19, 2018 Tweet - "It's "when,' not "if' Congress votes on making the individual tax cuts permanent. When we do, I hope my Democrat colleagues don't stand in the way of providing this important certainty to American families. #TaxCutsAndJobsAct" Sen.John Thune
April 18, 2018 Cloture Motion Sen.John Thune
April 18, 2018 Hearing of the Senate Commerce Committee - Abusive Robocalls and How We Can Stop Them Sen.John Thune
April 18, 2018 Providing for Congressional Disapproval of A Rule Submitted By Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Sen.John Thune
April 18, 2018 Thune Statement on House Farm Bill Advancing to House Floor Sen.John Thune
April 18, 2018 Executive Calendar Sen.John Thune
April 18, 2018 Thune Leads Commerce Committee Hearing Examining the Problem of Abusive Robocalls Sen.John Thune
April 17, 2018 Thune Statement on the Passing of Former First Lady Barbara Bush Sen.John Thune
April 17, 2018 Hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Senate Armed Services Committee Nominations -- Davidson - O'Shaughnessy Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
April 17, 2018 Tweet - "Fortunately for the American people, this is the last year we have to use the old, outdated, broken tax code. #TaxDay" Sen.John Thune
April 17, 2018 Tweet - "When you file your taxes next year, you'll notice the standard deduction has been nearly doubled. Thanks to the #TaxCutsandJobsAct, that means you'll be able to keep more of your hard-earned money. #TaxDay" Sen.John Thune
April 17, 2018 Tweet - "This is the last year that Americans will need to file their taxes under the old system. Under the #TaxCutsandJobsAct, a typical family of four will see a tax cut of more than $2,000. #OutWithTheOldInWithTheNew" Sen.John Thune
April 17, 2018 Tweet - "Next year, according to the most recent data, tens of thousands of South Dakota families will benefit from the doubling of the child tax credit. #TaxDay" Sen.John Thune
April 17, 2018 Out With the Old, In With the New Sen.John Thune
April 17, 2018 On Tax Day, Thune Highlights How Tax Reform Benefits South Dakota Families Sen.John Thune
April 17, 2018 Coast Guard Authorization Bill Sen.John Thune
April 17, 2018 Providing for Congressional Disapproval of A Rule Submitted By Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Sen.John Thune
April 16, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, U.S. Department of Agriculture - Thune Requests Adequate and Timely Livestock Assistance from USDA for Ranchers Affected by Recent Winter Storms Sen.John Thune
April 13, 2018 Letter to Lieutenant General Timothy Kadavy, Director of the Army National Guard - Kansas Delegation Leads Call to Preserve Military Funeral Honors Program Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
April 13, 2018 Tweet - ".@EPA has again admitted RIN prices aren't hurting small refiners, yet it's granted unprecedented secret waivers to oil companies. Year-round E15 sales is the true "win-win" way to lower RINs & uphold the #RFS as law, and a big win for consumer choice." Sen.John Thune
April 13, 2018 Tweet - "Tonight the United States acted in coordination with our allies to hold the murderous Assad regime in Syria accountable. Assad and his enablers in Russia and Iran need to know that the use of chemical weapons will not be tolerated. Prayers for our men and women in uniform." Sen.John Thune
April 13, 2018 Tweet - "Glad to see the @HouseAgNews #FarmBill contains several proposals I've advocated for in the legislation I've been rolling out for more than one year now. This is an important step in getting a pro-ag farm bill on the president's desk on time." Sen.John Thune
April 13, 2018 Letter to Senator Roy Blunt and Senator Patty Murray - Funds to Fully Implement Mental Health Reform Act Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
April 13, 2018 Preventing a Privacy Nightmare for Facebook Users Sen.John Thune
April 13, 2018 Working Hard to Advance Pro-Growth Economic Policies Sen.Mike Rounds
April 13, 2018 Grassley, Thune, Blunt, Fischer, Ernst Joint Statement on EPA Attacks on RFS Sen.John Thune, ...
April 12, 2018 Tweet - "After today's meeting with the president, I was encouraged by his openness to the U.S. rejoining #TPP negotiations & appreciate his support for year-round sale of E15, which will be a win for consumer choice & regulatory reform. EPA must end its secret waiver attack on the #RFS." Sen.John Thune
April 12, 2018 Hearing of the Armed Services Committe - Posture of the Department of the Army Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
April 12, 2018 Thune Statement on Trade Meeting With President Trump Sen.John Thune
April 12, 2018 Thune: Tax Reform is Helping the Economy Grow Sen.John Thune
April 12, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Scott Pruitt, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator - Concerns about the Small Refinery Waivers Sen.John Thune, ...
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