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May 27, 2020
Tweet - "We have been relying on Russia to transport our American astronauts for nearly a decade, but today the #USA will once again demonstrate innovation & leadership in space. American astronauts on an American rocket from American soil. #LaunchAmerica"
Sen. John Thune
May 26, 2020
Senators Hassan, Thune Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support Passenger Rail in New Hampshire and Across the Country
Sen. John Thune, ...
May 26, 2020
Thune Introduces Resolution for Mount Rushmore to Host Centennial Commemoration of Women's Right to Vote
Sen. John Thune
May 25, 2020
Tweet - "On #MemorialDay2020, we remember the Americans who have sacrificed for our freedom. We honor them for selflessly putting our nation's safety above their own. I am so thankful for our military and their families & all those who have served so that we may live freely in the #USA."
Sen. John Thune
May 22, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Rubio Leads Colleagues in Requesting Full SBA Investigation Over Planned Parenthood Improperly Receiving PPP Loans
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 22, 2020
Capital Journal - Preparing the United States for the 5G future
Sen. John Thune
May 21, 2020
Johnson, Craig Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Support Small Meatpacking Plants Working Overtime To Feed America
Rep. Dusty Johnson
May 21, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader - Emmer Leads Bipartisan Letter to Leadership Requesting Extension of Mental Telehealth Care
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
May 21, 2020
Ahead of Memorial Day, Tester & Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Veterans Cemetery Grants Improvement Act
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 21, 2020
Tweet - "Wouldn't it be logical, wouldn't it be prudent, wouldn't it be rational for the Senate, the custodians, the stewards of the American people's tax dollars, to take a hard look at what is & what's not working before rushing headlong into spending another three $3 trillion dollars?"
Sen. John Thune
May 21, 2020
Tweet - "A reminder to my colleagues: Every dollar we spend is borrowed from our children & grandchildren. Haven't we all heard that money doesn't appear out of thin air? We had a crisis. We had to put out a fire. But let's not rush to spend & borrow more before examining what's needed."
Sen. John Thune
May 21, 2020
Tweet - "How to Quickly Explode the Debt 101: Spend trillions of borrowed dollars don't take time to see what is/is not working to help the country rashly spend 3 trillion more (and be sure to sneak in unrelated agenda items). I think Democrats are teaching the class."
Sen. John Thune
May 21, 2020
Thune, Hassan Introduce Bill to Improve Railroad Infrastructure
Sen. John Thune, ...
May 21, 2020
Tweet - "This headline."
Sen. John Thune
May 21, 2020
Tweet - "The @nytimes thinks this is the end of meat They should visit SD, try our high-quality meat products, & get to know the South Dakotans who work hard every day to help feed the world. Step out of their bubble."
Sen. John Thune
May 21, 2020
Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice - McConnell and Senate Republicans Urge DOJ to Investigate Improper PPP Funding for Planned Parenthood
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 21, 2020
Executive Calendar
Sen. John Thune
May 21, 2020
Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions
Sen. John Thune
May 21, 2020
Executive Session
Sen. John Thune
May 20, 2020
Johnson, Torres Small Introduce Bipartisan Farming Support To States Act
Rep. Dusty Johnson
May 20, 2020
Torres Small, Johnson Introduce Bipartisan Farming Support to States Act
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
May 20, 2020
Committee Approves Bill to Provide States Flexibility in Spending FMCSA Grant Funds
Sen. John Thune, ...
May 20, 2020
Tweet - "Rebuilding our economy isn't going to happen overnight. But we're starting to see a light at the end of the tunnel. That's a welcome sight to a lot of Americans -- small businesses, workers, people who've been unemployed. I'm hopeful we'll start to see improvement later this year."
Sen. John Thune
May 20, 2020
Executive Calendar
Sen. John Thune
May 20, 2020
Cloture Motion
Sen. John Thune
May 20, 2020
Executive Session
Sen. John Thune
May 19, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Michael C. Stenger, Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the United States Senate, and the Hon. Philip G. Kiko, Chief Administrative Officer of the United States House of Representatives - Wyden, Rounds and Eshoo Lead Bipartisan Call to Secure U.S. Capitol Phone Networks
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 19, 2020
Cloture Motion
Sen. John Thune
May 19, 2020
Coronavirus
Sen. John Thune
May 19, 2020
Tweet - "The @SenateGOP has been busy in DC with: -Cmte oversight on #COVID19 -Key nominations -Critical national security bill +++ What have House Dems been doing? Show up for 24 hours, vote on a $3 trillion messaging bill, unilaterally change historic voting rules, & then leave town."
Sen. John Thune
May 19, 2020
Tweet - "It's disappointing that Democrats are more focused on their left-wing pet projects than addressing the #COVID19 pandemic and its consequences. But that will not stop the Republican-led Senate from moving forward with the business of the American people."
Sen. John Thune
May 19, 2020
Tweet - "I've been urging the @USDA to get this assistance out to our producers. During this crisis, many Americans have come face-to-face with the reality that food doesn't come from the grocery store shelf -- it comes from the tireless work of farmers & ranchers. #FarmersFeedTheWorld"
Sen. John Thune
May 18, 2020
Letter to Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer - Crapo, Risch Urge Regulatory Relief to Spur Economic Recovery
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 18, 2020
Tweet - "I'll be on @keloland with @SenatorRounds & @RepDustyJohnson tonight to answer questions and give an update on the federal government's #COVID19 response. Tune in"
Sen. John Thune
May 18, 2020
Executive Session
Sen. John Thune
May 18, 2020
Tweet - "This global pandemic will take a global response, but China's public-facing acts -- which it hopes will reverse focus on its initial negligence & mishandling of the #COVID19 outbreak -- run counter to China's suspected hacking to steal vaccine research."
Sen. John Thune
May 15, 2020
Bad Reputation
Rep. Dusty Johnson
May 15, 2020
Letter to Chairman Pai, Commissioner O'Rielly, Commissioner Rosenworcel, Commissioner Starks, and Commissioner Carr - Inhofe, 31 Bipartisan Senators Urge FCC to Reconsider 'Harmful,' 'Hurried' Ligado Order
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 15, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin, of the Small Business Administration - Thune, Klobuchar Urge Treasury and Small Business Administration to Allow Telecommunications Cooperatives Paycheck Protection Program Eligibility
Sen. John Thune, ...
May 15, 2020
Tweet - "I have so much faith in America's ability to innovate and create. Personal computers, email, smartphones, MRI, hearing aids, cardiac defibrillators, the list goes on. American inventions that have changed the world. We should all be rooting for Operation Warp Speed."
Sen. John Thune
May 15, 2020
To the Class of 2020: Be Difference Makers
Sen. John Thune
May 15, 2020
Tweet - "We brought the Senate back to Washington to look at serious items and spent the last two weeks at work: hearing from experts on #COVID19, passing critical national security legislation, & monitoring the effectiveness of relief efforts already being implemented."
Sen. John Thune
May 14, 2020
Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Crapo, Risch Urge Regulatory Relief to Spur Economic Recovery
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 14, 2020
Tweet - "This rule change will help seasonal businesses with a #PPP loan recalculate average monthly payroll using a more favorable window for purposes of determining their loan award. I advocated for this common-sense change in a letter to @UStreasury last month."
Sen. John Thune
May 14, 2020
Tweet - "Chinese disinformation/censorship is not unique to #COVID19. For years, communist #China has sought to hide the detention of #Uyghur & other minorities in #Xinjiang. Thanks for leading this effort for human rights & religious freedom, @marcorubio . Glad to support."
Sen. John Thune
May 14, 2020
Thune Working Hard For South Dakota's Cattle Producers
Sen. John Thune
May 14, 2020
Tweet - "America relies on our truckers to move food & other vital goods across our country. Drivers need more flexibility to safely operate their vehicles in interstate commerce. I've advocated for this rule change since I was chairman of @SenateCommerce . Thanks, @USDOT & @SecElaineChao ."
Sen. John Thune
May 14, 2020
Tweet - "In South Dakota and across our great country, police officers put themselves in harm's way each and every day to protect us. We thank them, and we honor & remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice to keep others safe. #NationalPoliceWeek"
Sen. John Thune
May 14, 2020
Tweet - "Republicans will stand firm & pursue liability protections for Americans at the front line of the #COVID response/reopening. This is about protecting doctors, hospitals, schools, mom and pop restaurants -- people who are living in fear of being frivolously sued."
Sen. John Thune
May 14, 2020
Tweet - "Was on the air with @hughhewitt this AM. We spoke about House Dems' massive new spending package that's really a grab bag of Dem agenda items disguised as #COVID19 relief. As was said, it mentions cannabis more times than it mentions jobs. Nobody is taking it seriously."
Sen. John Thune
Date
Title
Politician
May 27, 2020
Tweet - "We have been relying on Russia to transport our American astronauts for nearly a decade, but today the #USA will once again demonstrate innovation & leadership in space. American astronauts on an American rocket from American soil. #LaunchAmerica"
Sen.John Thune
May 26, 2020
Senators Hassan, Thune Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support Passenger Rail in New Hampshire and Across the Country
Sen.John Thune, ...
May 26, 2020
Thune Introduces Resolution for Mount Rushmore to Host Centennial Commemoration of Women's Right to Vote
Sen.John Thune
May 25, 2020
Tweet - "On #MemorialDay2020, we remember the Americans who have sacrificed for our freedom. We honor them for selflessly putting our nation's safety above their own. I am so thankful for our military and their families & all those who have served so that we may live freely in the #USA."
Sen.John Thune
May 22, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Rubio Leads Colleagues in Requesting Full SBA Investigation Over Planned Parenthood Improperly Receiving PPP Loans
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 22, 2020
Capital Journal - Preparing the United States for the 5G future
Sen.John Thune
May 21, 2020
Johnson, Craig Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Support Small Meatpacking Plants Working Overtime To Feed America
Rep.Dusty Johnson
May 21, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader - Emmer Leads Bipartisan Letter to Leadership Requesting Extension of Mental Telehealth Care
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
May 21, 2020
Ahead of Memorial Day, Tester & Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Veterans Cemetery Grants Improvement Act
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 21, 2020
Tweet - "Wouldn't it be logical, wouldn't it be prudent, wouldn't it be rational for the Senate, the custodians, the stewards of the American people's tax dollars, to take a hard look at what is & what's not working before rushing headlong into spending another three $3 trillion dollars?"
Sen.John Thune
May 21, 2020
Tweet - "A reminder to my colleagues: Every dollar we spend is borrowed from our children & grandchildren. Haven't we all heard that money doesn't appear out of thin air? We had a crisis. We had to put out a fire. But let's not rush to spend & borrow more before examining what's needed."
Sen.John Thune
May 21, 2020
Tweet - "How to Quickly Explode the Debt 101: Spend trillions of borrowed dollars don't take time to see what is/is not working to help the country rashly spend 3 trillion more (and be sure to sneak in unrelated agenda items). I think Democrats are teaching the class."
Sen.John Thune
May 21, 2020
Thune, Hassan Introduce Bill to Improve Railroad Infrastructure
Sen.John Thune, ...
May 21, 2020
Tweet - "This headline."
Sen.John Thune
May 21, 2020
Tweet - "The @nytimes thinks this is the end of meat They should visit SD, try our high-quality meat products, & get to know the South Dakotans who work hard every day to help feed the world. Step out of their bubble."
Sen.John Thune
May 21, 2020
Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice - McConnell and Senate Republicans Urge DOJ to Investigate Improper PPP Funding for Planned Parenthood
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 21, 2020
Executive Calendar
Sen.John Thune
May 21, 2020
Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions
Sen.John Thune
May 21, 2020
Executive Session
Sen.John Thune
May 20, 2020
Johnson, Torres Small Introduce Bipartisan Farming Support To States Act
Rep.Dusty Johnson
May 20, 2020
Torres Small, Johnson Introduce Bipartisan Farming Support to States Act
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
May 20, 2020
Committee Approves Bill to Provide States Flexibility in Spending FMCSA Grant Funds
Sen.John Thune, ...
May 20, 2020
Tweet - "Rebuilding our economy isn't going to happen overnight. But we're starting to see a light at the end of the tunnel. That's a welcome sight to a lot of Americans -- small businesses, workers, people who've been unemployed. I'm hopeful we'll start to see improvement later this year."
Sen.John Thune
May 20, 2020
Executive Calendar
Sen.John Thune
May 20, 2020
Cloture Motion
Sen.John Thune
May 20, 2020
Executive Session
Sen.John Thune
May 19, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Michael C. Stenger, Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the United States Senate, and the Hon. Philip G. Kiko, Chief Administrative Officer of the United States House of Representatives - Wyden, Rounds and Eshoo Lead Bipartisan Call to Secure U.S. Capitol Phone Networks
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 19, 2020
Cloture Motion
Sen.John Thune
May 19, 2020
Coronavirus
Sen.John Thune
May 19, 2020
Tweet - "The @SenateGOP has been busy in DC with: -Cmte oversight on #COVID19 -Key nominations -Critical national security bill +++ What have House Dems been doing? Show up for 24 hours, vote on a $3 trillion messaging bill, unilaterally change historic voting rules, & then leave town."
Sen.John Thune
May 19, 2020
Tweet - "It's disappointing that Democrats are more focused on their left-wing pet projects than addressing the #COVID19 pandemic and its consequences. But that will not stop the Republican-led Senate from moving forward with the business of the American people."
Sen.John Thune
May 19, 2020
Tweet - "I've been urging the @USDA to get this assistance out to our producers. During this crisis, many Americans have come face-to-face with the reality that food doesn't come from the grocery store shelf -- it comes from the tireless work of farmers & ranchers. #FarmersFeedTheWorld"
Sen.John Thune
May 18, 2020
Letter to Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer - Crapo, Risch Urge Regulatory Relief to Spur Economic Recovery
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 18, 2020
Tweet - "I'll be on @keloland with @SenatorRounds & @RepDustyJohnson tonight to answer questions and give an update on the federal government's #COVID19 response. Tune in"
Sen.John Thune
May 18, 2020
Executive Session
Sen.John Thune
May 18, 2020
Tweet - "This global pandemic will take a global response, but China's public-facing acts -- which it hopes will reverse focus on its initial negligence & mishandling of the #COVID19 outbreak -- run counter to China's suspected hacking to steal vaccine research."
Sen.John Thune
May 15, 2020
Bad Reputation
Rep.Dusty Johnson
May 15, 2020
Letter to Chairman Pai, Commissioner O'Rielly, Commissioner Rosenworcel, Commissioner Starks, and Commissioner Carr - Inhofe, 31 Bipartisan Senators Urge FCC to Reconsider 'Harmful,' 'Hurried' Ligado Order
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 15, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin, of the Small Business Administration - Thune, Klobuchar Urge Treasury and Small Business Administration to Allow Telecommunications Cooperatives Paycheck Protection Program Eligibility
Sen.John Thune, ...
May 15, 2020
Tweet - "I have so much faith in America's ability to innovate and create. Personal computers, email, smartphones, MRI, hearing aids, cardiac defibrillators, the list goes on. American inventions that have changed the world. We should all be rooting for Operation Warp Speed."
Sen.John Thune
May 15, 2020
To the Class of 2020: Be Difference Makers
Sen.John Thune
May 15, 2020
Tweet - "We brought the Senate back to Washington to look at serious items and spent the last two weeks at work: hearing from experts on #COVID19, passing critical national security legislation, & monitoring the effectiveness of relief efforts already being implemented."
Sen.John Thune
May 14, 2020
Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Crapo, Risch Urge Regulatory Relief to Spur Economic Recovery
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 14, 2020
Tweet - "This rule change will help seasonal businesses with a #PPP loan recalculate average monthly payroll using a more favorable window for purposes of determining their loan award. I advocated for this common-sense change in a letter to @UStreasury last month."
Sen.John Thune
May 14, 2020
Tweet - "Chinese disinformation/censorship is not unique to #COVID19. For years, communist #China has sought to hide the detention of #Uyghur & other minorities in #Xinjiang. Thanks for leading this effort for human rights & religious freedom, @marcorubio . Glad to support."
Sen.John Thune
May 14, 2020
Thune Working Hard For South Dakota's Cattle Producers
Sen.John Thune
May 14, 2020
Tweet - "America relies on our truckers to move food & other vital goods across our country. Drivers need more flexibility to safely operate their vehicles in interstate commerce. I've advocated for this rule change since I was chairman of @SenateCommerce . Thanks, @USDOT & @SecElaineChao ."
Sen.John Thune
May 14, 2020
Tweet - "In South Dakota and across our great country, police officers put themselves in harm's way each and every day to protect us. We thank them, and we honor & remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice to keep others safe. #NationalPoliceWeek"
Sen.John Thune
May 14, 2020
Tweet - "Republicans will stand firm & pursue liability protections for Americans at the front line of the #COVID response/reopening. This is about protecting doctors, hospitals, schools, mom and pop restaurants -- people who are living in fear of being frivolously sued."
Sen.John Thune
May 14, 2020
Tweet - "Was on the air with @hughhewitt this AM. We spoke about House Dems' massive new spending package that's really a grab bag of Dem agenda items disguised as #COVID19 relief. As was said, it mentions cannabis more times than it mentions jobs. Nobody is taking it seriously."
Sen.John Thune
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