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Aug. 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator at Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services - Balderson Applauds Proposed Telehealth Expansion Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Aug. 26, 2020 Letter to The Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture - Murphy Joins Republican Members to Send Letter Urging USDA to Give Schools Flexibility Needed to Feed Students During COVID Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Aug. 25, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Bonamici, Katko, Wild, Stefanik Lead Bipartisan Call for $1.1B to Fund Programs for Older Americans During COVID-19 Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Aug. 25, 2020 Letter to The Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of The Dept. of Agriculture, and The Hon. Robert Lighthizer, United States Trade Representative - U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Tina Smith Lead Bipartisan Group in Calling for Enforcement of Usmca Dairy Provisions Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Aug. 24, 2020 Lankford Introduces Bipartisan PPP Forgiveness Bill Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Aug. 24, 2020 Inhofe Cosponsors the Paycheck Protection Small Business Forgiveness Act Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Aug. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Thank you to the fantastic folks at Prairie Lakes Healthcare System for taking the time to show me around their facility and update me on the work they are doing to help keep their community healthy. These men and women have been on the frontline of the coronavirus pandemic." Sen. John Thune
Aug. 23, 2020 South Dakota War College - US Senator John Thune's Weekly Column: A Little Bit of Commonsense Goes a Long Way Sen. John Thune
Aug. 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - Senator Collins Urges USDA to Continue School Meal Flexibility Waivers for Maine Students Sen. John Thune, ...
Aug. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Together again. Harold Thune 1919-2020. RIP Dad. #greatestgeneration" Sen. John Thune
Aug. 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the United States Senate, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the United States House of Representatives - Barrasso Urges COVID-19 Support for Tribes Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Aug. 20, 2020 Letter to The Honorable Mark A. Calabria, Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency - Tester Demands Housing Agency Reverse Decision to Charge Fee for Refinanced Home Loans Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Aug. 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, United States Trade Representative - Rep. LaHood Leads Effort to Terminate Brazilian Ethanol Tariffs Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Aug. 19, 2020 Peterson, Johnson Introduce Bill to Include Newspaper Printing Costs in Paycheck Protection Program Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Aug. 19, 2020 Tweet - "A while ago, my siblings & I spent a day cleaning out our childhood home. At the time, I didn't fully recognize how special it was to spend that time with my family walking down memory lane. Now, with the loss of my dad, I appreciate even more how meaningful that experience was." Sen. John Thune
Aug. 18, 2020 Rounds, Smith and Baldwin Introduce Bipartisan Plan to Invest in Rural Public Transit Sen. Mike Rounds
Aug. 18, 2020 Tweet - "Today, we celebrate the 100th anniversary of women winning their long-overdue right to vote. I always told my daughters they could do anything they dreamed of. I'm proud to live in a country where that's true. We owe so much to women who paved the way for equality. #19thAmendment" Sen. John Thune
Aug. 17, 2020 U.S. Senators Tina Smith, Mike Rounds, Tammy Baldwin Introduce Bipartisan Plan to Invest in Rural Public Transit Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Aug. 17, 2020 Rounds: Earlier Start Date for Haying, Grazing and Chopping of Cover Crops Will Help South Dakota Farmers and Ranchers Prepare for Fall and Winter Season Sen. Mike Rounds
Aug. 17, 2020 Following Thune-Johnson Request, USDA Provides Flexibility for Harvesting and Grazing Cover Crops on Prevented Plant Acres Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Aug. 17, 2020 Letter to Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue - Capito, Colleagues Urge Flexibility for School Meals Sen. John Thune, ...
Aug. 16, 2020 South Dakota War College - US Senator John Thune's Weekly Column: Here to Take Your Call Sen. John Thune
Aug. 15, 2020 Tweet - ""He fought the good fight, he finished the course, he kept the faith." My dad passed away today at 100 years and almost 8 months. My siblings and I prayed The Lord's Prayer over him and sang Great is Thy Faithfulness. #FinallyHome" Sen. John Thune
Aug. 15, 2020 Statement on the Passing of Harold Thune Sen. John Thune
Aug. 13, 2020 Letter to The Hon. Joseph Simons, Chairmen Federal Change revolution - Sens. Moran, Thune Call on Ftc to Investigate Tik Tok's Consumer Data Collection & Processing Practices Sen. John Thune, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, U.S. Trade Representative, and the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Reps. Kind, Reed, Peterson, Thompson, Brindisi, Fulcher, Torres Small, Gonzalez Lead Letter Calling on the Administration to Implement USMCA Enforcement Measures to Support Dairy Industry Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 Tester, Rounds Spearhead Legislation to Streamline Benefits for Disabled Veterans Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Peace is a noble cause. May today's historic "Abraham Accord" to normalize relations between the #UAE and #Israel, our most reliable ally in the region, prove to be one of many continued steps toward greater stability, cooperation, and trust in the region." Sen. John Thune
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "It felt great to be back meeting with South Dakotans in person. Thank you to the folks at Avera Queen of Peace Hospital for providing an update on their response to #COVID19. Our health care providers have been the heroes throughout this pandemic." Sen. John Thune
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Americans need answers related to serious allegations about how @tiktok_us reportedly collected personal data from millions of Americans w/o any disclosure. @JerryMoran and I sent a letter to the @FTC urging them to investigate the company's practices." Sen. John Thune
Aug. 12, 2020 Letter to The Honorable Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the U.S. Senate & The Honorable Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader, Minority Leader of the U.S. Senate - Tillis, Colleagues Renew Bipartisan Push for Charitable Nonprofit Support in Next Coronavirus Relief Package Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Aug. 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven T. Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Davidson and Braun Spearhead Pro-Life Letter to Treasury Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Aug. 12, 2020 Tweet - "Great news for the race to 5G. Streamlining 5G small cells has long been a priority of mine, so I'm glad to see the FCC's decision upheld." Sen. John Thune
Aug. 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Brain Miller, Special Inspector General for Pandemic Recovery US Dept. of the Treasury - Inhofe Joins Loeffler in Calling on DOJ, Treasury to Investigate Planned Parenthood Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Aug. 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the Senate, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Republican Leader of the House, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Minority Leader of the Senate - Peterson Leads Biofuels Caucus in Requesting Direct Aid for Renewable Fuel Producers Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Aug. 7, 2020 Capital Journal - OPINION: Safeguarding South Dakota's top industry Sen. John Thune
Aug. 7, 2020 Tweet - "The July #JobsReport was better than predicted with 1.8 million jobs added + a lower unemployment rate. After the economy took a big hit during the shutdown, we are continuing to work our way back to what was a stellar economy pre-#COVID19." Sen. John Thune
Aug. 7, 2020 Tweet - "Today, on #NationalPurpleHeartDay, we pay tribute to and honor our country's brave heroes who fought with valor and sacrificed in the defense of freedom. One of the best parts of my job is helping South Dakotans get the recognition they deserve." Sen. John Thune
Aug. 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General, and the Hon. Christopher Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Cassidy, Colleagues Urge DOJ, FBI to Investigate Planned Parenthood for Illegal Trafficking and Sale of Fetal Tissue Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Aug. 6, 2020 Tweet - "Just intro'd a bill with @SenatorRounds @ChuckGrassley & @SenJoniErnst to require @EPA to use current greenhouse gas modeling for biofuels. Biofuels & efficient farming reduce lifecycle emissions. Accurate modeling will help support export opportunities." Sen. John Thune
Aug. 6, 2020 Thune Introduces Bill to Recognize Environmental Benefit of Biofuels, Efficient Farming Sen. John Thune
Aug. 5, 2020 Tweet - "Republicans have offered multiple proposals for the next step of #COVID19 relief, yet each time Democrats come back with the same response: "pass the HEROES Act." 1. This bill won't pass -- it's not targeted & not fiscally responsible 2. This is not how negotiations work." Sen. John Thune
Aug. 5, 2020 Tweet - "Republicans want to pass a coronavirus relief bill, & we're ready to negotiate. But Democrats have to want to come to the table. "Our way or the highway' is not a negotiating position. I hope -- I really hope -- that Dems will work with us on a bill that can actually become law." Sen. John Thune
Aug. 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Costa, Rouzer, Peterson, Conaway Lead Letter to USDA Requesting Aid for Sheep, Lamb Producers Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Aug. 5, 2020 Tweet - "When Republicans announced our #COVID19 relief bill, we knew our version wouldn't be the final draft & were open to negotiating. But negotiations involve compromise on both sides, and Democrats apparently aren't willing to budge one inch on their $3 trillion+, 100% partisan bill." Sen. John Thune
Aug. 5, 2020 Thune, Rounds Introduce Legislation to Improve Snowpack and Drought Monitoring in the Upper Missouri River Basin Sen. John Thune, ...
Aug. 5, 2020 Coronavirus Sen. John Thune
Aug. 5, 2020 Tweet - "Let's be clear, Dems' $3 trillion+ #COVID bill will never pass the Senate. It's not targeted. It's not fiscally responsible. Republicans have been trying to negotiate in good faith, but Dems refuse to work w/ us to find common ground, & they continue to push their messaging bill." Sen. John Thune
Aug. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Marco Rubio, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, and the Hon. Ben Cardin, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship - Cornyn Leads Bipartisan Letter Urging Robust Funding for Economic Injury Disaster Loans in Next COVID Relief Package Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
July 31, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Bipartisan Group of 103 Lawmakers Urges House Leadership to Prioritize Affordable Housing in Next COVID-19 Bill Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Date Title Politician
Aug. 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator at Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services - Balderson Applauds Proposed Telehealth Expansion Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Aug. 26, 2020 Letter to The Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture - Murphy Joins Republican Members to Send Letter Urging USDA to Give Schools Flexibility Needed to Feed Students During COVID Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Aug. 25, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Bonamici, Katko, Wild, Stefanik Lead Bipartisan Call for $1.1B to Fund Programs for Older Americans During COVID-19 Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Aug. 25, 2020 Letter to The Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of The Dept. of Agriculture, and The Hon. Robert Lighthizer, United States Trade Representative - U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Tina Smith Lead Bipartisan Group in Calling for Enforcement of Usmca Dairy Provisions Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Aug. 24, 2020 Lankford Introduces Bipartisan PPP Forgiveness Bill Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Aug. 24, 2020 Inhofe Cosponsors the Paycheck Protection Small Business Forgiveness Act Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Aug. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Thank you to the fantastic folks at Prairie Lakes Healthcare System for taking the time to show me around their facility and update me on the work they are doing to help keep their community healthy. These men and women have been on the frontline of the coronavirus pandemic." Sen.John Thune
Aug. 23, 2020 South Dakota War College - US Senator John Thune's Weekly Column: A Little Bit of Commonsense Goes a Long Way Sen.John Thune
Aug. 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - Senator Collins Urges USDA to Continue School Meal Flexibility Waivers for Maine Students Sen.John Thune, ...
Aug. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Together again. Harold Thune 1919-2020. RIP Dad. #greatestgeneration" Sen.John Thune
Aug. 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the United States Senate, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the United States House of Representatives - Barrasso Urges COVID-19 Support for Tribes Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Aug. 20, 2020 Letter to The Honorable Mark A. Calabria, Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency - Tester Demands Housing Agency Reverse Decision to Charge Fee for Refinanced Home Loans Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Aug. 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, United States Trade Representative - Rep. LaHood Leads Effort to Terminate Brazilian Ethanol Tariffs Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Aug. 19, 2020 Peterson, Johnson Introduce Bill to Include Newspaper Printing Costs in Paycheck Protection Program Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Aug. 19, 2020 Tweet - "A while ago, my siblings & I spent a day cleaning out our childhood home. At the time, I didn't fully recognize how special it was to spend that time with my family walking down memory lane. Now, with the loss of my dad, I appreciate even more how meaningful that experience was." Sen.John Thune
Aug. 18, 2020 Rounds, Smith and Baldwin Introduce Bipartisan Plan to Invest in Rural Public Transit Sen.Mike Rounds
Aug. 18, 2020 Tweet - "Today, we celebrate the 100th anniversary of women winning their long-overdue right to vote. I always told my daughters they could do anything they dreamed of. I'm proud to live in a country where that's true. We owe so much to women who paved the way for equality. #19thAmendment" Sen.John Thune
Aug. 17, 2020 U.S. Senators Tina Smith, Mike Rounds, Tammy Baldwin Introduce Bipartisan Plan to Invest in Rural Public Transit Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Aug. 17, 2020 Rounds: Earlier Start Date for Haying, Grazing and Chopping of Cover Crops Will Help South Dakota Farmers and Ranchers Prepare for Fall and Winter Season Sen.Mike Rounds
Aug. 17, 2020 Following Thune-Johnson Request, USDA Provides Flexibility for Harvesting and Grazing Cover Crops on Prevented Plant Acres Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Aug. 17, 2020 Letter to Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue - Capito, Colleagues Urge Flexibility for School Meals Sen.John Thune, ...
Aug. 16, 2020 South Dakota War College - US Senator John Thune's Weekly Column: Here to Take Your Call Sen.John Thune
Aug. 15, 2020 Tweet - ""He fought the good fight, he finished the course, he kept the faith." My dad passed away today at 100 years and almost 8 months. My siblings and I prayed The Lord's Prayer over him and sang Great is Thy Faithfulness. #FinallyHome" Sen.John Thune
Aug. 15, 2020 Statement on the Passing of Harold Thune Sen.John Thune
Aug. 13, 2020 Letter to The Hon. Joseph Simons, Chairmen Federal Change revolution - Sens. Moran, Thune Call on Ftc to Investigate Tik Tok's Consumer Data Collection & Processing Practices Sen.John Thune, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, U.S. Trade Representative, and the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Reps. Kind, Reed, Peterson, Thompson, Brindisi, Fulcher, Torres Small, Gonzalez Lead Letter Calling on the Administration to Implement USMCA Enforcement Measures to Support Dairy Industry Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 Tester, Rounds Spearhead Legislation to Streamline Benefits for Disabled Veterans Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Peace is a noble cause. May today's historic "Abraham Accord" to normalize relations between the #UAE and #Israel, our most reliable ally in the region, prove to be one of many continued steps toward greater stability, cooperation, and trust in the region." Sen.John Thune
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "It felt great to be back meeting with South Dakotans in person. Thank you to the folks at Avera Queen of Peace Hospital for providing an update on their response to #COVID19. Our health care providers have been the heroes throughout this pandemic." Sen.John Thune
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Americans need answers related to serious allegations about how @tiktok_us reportedly collected personal data from millions of Americans w/o any disclosure. @JerryMoran and I sent a letter to the @FTC urging them to investigate the company's practices." Sen.John Thune
Aug. 12, 2020 Letter to The Honorable Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the U.S. Senate & The Honorable Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader, Minority Leader of the U.S. Senate - Tillis, Colleagues Renew Bipartisan Push for Charitable Nonprofit Support in Next Coronavirus Relief Package Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Aug. 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven T. Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Davidson and Braun Spearhead Pro-Life Letter to Treasury Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Aug. 12, 2020 Tweet - "Great news for the race to 5G. Streamlining 5G small cells has long been a priority of mine, so I'm glad to see the FCC's decision upheld." Sen.John Thune
Aug. 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Brain Miller, Special Inspector General for Pandemic Recovery US Dept. of the Treasury - Inhofe Joins Loeffler in Calling on DOJ, Treasury to Investigate Planned Parenthood Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Aug. 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the Senate, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Republican Leader of the House, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Minority Leader of the Senate - Peterson Leads Biofuels Caucus in Requesting Direct Aid for Renewable Fuel Producers Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Aug. 7, 2020 Capital Journal - OPINION: Safeguarding South Dakota's top industry Sen.John Thune
Aug. 7, 2020 Tweet - "The July #JobsReport was better than predicted with 1.8 million jobs added + a lower unemployment rate. After the economy took a big hit during the shutdown, we are continuing to work our way back to what was a stellar economy pre-#COVID19." Sen.John Thune
Aug. 7, 2020 Tweet - "Today, on #NationalPurpleHeartDay, we pay tribute to and honor our country's brave heroes who fought with valor and sacrificed in the defense of freedom. One of the best parts of my job is helping South Dakotans get the recognition they deserve." Sen.John Thune
Aug. 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General, and the Hon. Christopher Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Cassidy, Colleagues Urge DOJ, FBI to Investigate Planned Parenthood for Illegal Trafficking and Sale of Fetal Tissue Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Aug. 6, 2020 Tweet - "Just intro'd a bill with @SenatorRounds @ChuckGrassley & @SenJoniErnst to require @EPA to use current greenhouse gas modeling for biofuels. Biofuels & efficient farming reduce lifecycle emissions. Accurate modeling will help support export opportunities." Sen.John Thune
Aug. 6, 2020 Thune Introduces Bill to Recognize Environmental Benefit of Biofuels, Efficient Farming Sen.John Thune
Aug. 5, 2020 Tweet - "Republicans have offered multiple proposals for the next step of #COVID19 relief, yet each time Democrats come back with the same response: "pass the HEROES Act." 1. This bill won't pass -- it's not targeted & not fiscally responsible 2. This is not how negotiations work." Sen.John Thune
Aug. 5, 2020 Tweet - "Republicans want to pass a coronavirus relief bill, & we're ready to negotiate. But Democrats have to want to come to the table. "Our way or the highway' is not a negotiating position. I hope -- I really hope -- that Dems will work with us on a bill that can actually become law." Sen.John Thune
Aug. 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Costa, Rouzer, Peterson, Conaway Lead Letter to USDA Requesting Aid for Sheep, Lamb Producers Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Aug. 5, 2020 Tweet - "When Republicans announced our #COVID19 relief bill, we knew our version wouldn't be the final draft & were open to negotiating. But negotiations involve compromise on both sides, and Democrats apparently aren't willing to budge one inch on their $3 trillion+, 100% partisan bill." Sen.John Thune
Aug. 5, 2020 Thune, Rounds Introduce Legislation to Improve Snowpack and Drought Monitoring in the Upper Missouri River Basin Sen.John Thune, ...
Aug. 5, 2020 Coronavirus Sen.John Thune
Aug. 5, 2020 Tweet - "Let's be clear, Dems' $3 trillion+ #COVID bill will never pass the Senate. It's not targeted. It's not fiscally responsible. Republicans have been trying to negotiate in good faith, but Dems refuse to work w/ us to find common ground, & they continue to push their messaging bill." Sen.John Thune
Aug. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Marco Rubio, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, and the Hon. Ben Cardin, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship - Cornyn Leads Bipartisan Letter Urging Robust Funding for Economic Injury Disaster Loans in Next COVID Relief Package Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
July 31, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Bipartisan Group of 103 Lawmakers Urges House Leadership to Prioritize Affordable Housing in Next COVID-19 Bill Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
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