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Nov. 15, 2021 Letter to Hon. Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General of the United States - USPS Expand into Banking Sen. John Thune, ...
Nov. 15, 2021 Blackburn Statement On Infrastructure Sen. Mike Rounds
Nov. 8, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Senators Write To Biden Calling For Increased Digital Trade In The Indo-Pacific Sen. John Thune, ...
Nov. 8, 2021 Letter to The Honorable Kiran Ahuja, Director of Office of Personnel Management; The Honorable Shalanda D. Young, Acting Director of Office of Management and Budget; The Honorable Robin Carnahan, Administrator of General Services Administration Sen. John Thune, ...
Nov. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Had a good meeting with folks from @_MonumentHealth Custer Hospital. This facility and its dedicated health care professionals provide lifesaving care to people in the community and the surrounding area. Thanks for all you do." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 5, 2021 Thune Opposes Biden Vaccine Mandate, Moves to Nullify It Sen. John Thune
Nov. 4, 2021 Tweet - "Giving illegal migrants taxpayer-funded settlements of nearly half a million dollars *per person* is an insult to the hard-working Americans who would pay for this outrageous plan." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 4, 2021 Tweet - "Democrats are living in a bubble & tuning out the message that Americans sent loud and clear at the ballot box. The American people see what's in Democrats' Build Back BIGGER, nanny state, big-government approach, and they don't want that to be our nation's future." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 4, 2021 Letter to Hon. Kiran Ahuja, Director, Office of Personnel Management - Grassley Joins Effort To Address Absent Government Workforce, Urges Return To Work Sen. John Thune, ...
Nov. 3, 2021 Tweet - "First, with relaxed border policies, President Biden sent the message that our southern border was open for all who wanted to enter. Now, he is signaling that crossing the border could mean a taxpayer-funded payout for families. Instead of solving crises, Biden just creates more." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 3, 2021 Tweet - "The decision to get vaccinated is a personal choice. Every American should have the freedom to make it for themselves. I personally chose to get vaccinated, and I encourage others to as well, but NO ONE should be forced to do so by Washington bureaucrats." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 2, 2021 Tweet - "Yes, President Biden is actually considering paying nearly $1 million settlements to migrant families who crossed into the U.S. illegally. This is insulting to every hard-working taxpayer & would only encourage more people to make the dangerous journey to our southern border." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 2, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Congressman Van Drew Issues Statement on the Biden Administration's Proposal to Re-Open a Palestinian Consulate in Jerusalem Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Nov. 2, 2021 Tweet - "$450,000 is more than SIX TIMES the median household income in our country. Add this to the list of absurd ideas coming out of the admin. President Biden might as well pay the cartels and traffickers directly." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 29, 2021 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services, and Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States - Armstrong Joins Letter Slamming the Biden Administration's Plan to Pay Illegal Immigrants $450,000 Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Oct. 28, 2021 Johnson, Bourdeaux Covid Infrastructure Bill Gains Support From Industry Leaders and Lawmakers Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Oct. 28, 2021 Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs- SVAC Republican Members Seek Answers on How the VA Vaccine Mandate Will Impact Veteran Services Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 28, 2021 Tweet - "Many Americans had to delay or postpone routine checkups & important screenings during the pandemic, but early detection can save lives. In honor of #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth, my Senate colleagues & I intro'd a bill encouraging folks to take advantage of preventive care." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 28, 2021 Thune: Democrats Continue to Have Misplaced Priorities Sen. John Thune
Oct. 28, 2021 Tweet - "Updated folks from the Black Hills Forest Resource Association on my meeting yesterday with @forestservice Chief Randy Moore. I'll continue advocating for proper management of the Black Hills National Forest." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 27, 2021 Tweet - "Met w/ @forestservice Chief Randy Moore to press him on the importance of proactively managing the Black Hills National Forest to maintain forest health & support the local economy. We'll keep pressing on this issue. I appreciate @JohnBoozman & @SenJohnBarrasso joining the effort." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 27, 2021 Tweet - "Met w/ @forestservice Chief Randy Moore to press him on the importance of proactively managing the Black Hills National Forest to maintain forest health & support the local economy. We'll keep pressing on this issue. I appreciate @JohnBoozman & @SenJohnBarrasso joining the effort." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 27, 2021 Tweet - "It has been 4,758 days since President Biden *drove by* the southern border." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 26, 2021 Johnson, Bourdeaux Introduce Bill to Allow Unspent Covid Relief Dollars for Infrastructure Rep. Dusty Johnson
Oct. 26, 2021 Tweet - "Everyday Americans don't care about Glasgow, they care about gas prices. Everything is more expensive right now as people fill up their trucks, heat their homes, and cook their food. It would be a mistake to try and drag the United States into a new economy-killing climate deal." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 25, 2021 Letter to Hon. Chiquita Brooks-Lasure, Administrator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Crapo Leads Finance Committee Republicans in Raising Concerns With Improper Medicaid Payments Sen. John Thune, ...
Oct. 22, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Cassidy, Schatz Lead Bipartisan Group to Bolster U.S. Leadership in Global Vaccination Distribution Sen. John Thune, ...
Oct. 22, 2021 Tweet - "Democrats are so focused on trying to pass a reckless tax-and-spending spree that they are ignoring basic duties of governing and unfolding crises at the border, our ports, and around the world." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 22, 2021 Rounds, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Block Democrats' IRS Snooping Proposal Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 21, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Graves and Colleagues Label Supply Chain Crisis as Another Poor Decision That Was Avoidable Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Oct. 21, 2021 Thune Joins Colleagues in Introducing Legislation to Put Patients Over PaperworkThune Joins Colleagues in Introducing Legislation to Put Patients Over Paperwork Sen. John Thune
Oct. 20, 2021 Tweet - "Americans are paying more for energy, gasoline, food, housing, and much more. The money that Americans earn is buying them less & less every day. Ds can't downplay this anymore. Inflation is not fake, it is not temporary -- it's very real." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 19, 2021 Sens. Cruz, Lankford, Rep. Hartzler Stand For Coach's Right to Pray Sen. John Thune, ...
Oct. 19, 2021 Tweet - "Utilities in South Dakota are already projecting a 50% to 100% increase for the season. Why? 1. Pres. Biden's war on American energy (starting with canceling Keystone XL day one in office) 2. Inflation (which will get even worse if Dems spend TRILLIONS more)" Sen. John Thune
Oct. 14, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Cheney & Colleagues Call on Biden to Put American Energy First, Stop Emboldening Bad Actors Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Oct. 14, 2021 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, House Speaker, and Kevin Mccarthy, Minority Leader - Reps. Bera and Bucshon Lead Over 245 Members in Urging Action on Looming Medicare Physician Payment Cuts That Will Strain Patient Access to Care Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Oct. 13, 2021 Tweet - "Inflation is at the highest point in 30 yrs, & it's hitting Americans' wallets hard. Consumer prices increased more in Sept than predicted, & gas prices are up 42% over the last year. Dems' plan to flood the economy with $3.5 trillion in gov't spending will make matters worse." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 13, 2021 Tweet - "It's unbelievable -- yet sadly predictable-- that the Biden administration's open border policies would lead to this. As the White House denies and ignores the #BidenBorderCrisis, it only continues to grow." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 9, 2021 Tweet - "Even with the highest attempted border crossings in 20 years--more than a 300% increase since August 2020--the president keeps doubling down on his #BidenBorderCrisis. Rather than enforcing our laws and securing our border, he's given cartels and traffickers the green light." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 7, 2021 Tweet - "Dismal #JobsReport today. U.S. job growth fell to the slowest pace of the year. There are millions of job openings, but Americans are leaving the workforce in staggering numbers. Dem promises of tax hikes & "free everything" isn't helping job growth or rising inflation." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 7, 2021 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security- Blackburn, GOP Colleagues Press DHS for Answers On Release Of Haitian Migrants Into U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 6, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security in the United States Department of Homeland Security - Kennedy, Cornyn, colleagues press Biden administration for answers on release of illegal immigrants into U.S. Sen. John Thune, ...
Oct. 6, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas - Secretary of Homeland Security - Provide Answers on Release of Haitian Migrants into US Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 1, 2021 Tweet - "In August CBP encountered 208,887 people attempting to cross our southern border. 208,887 people *in a single month.* That's more than the population of Sioux Falls -- the largest city in South Dakota." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 30, 2021 Tweet - "Crisis after crisis, including the one at the southern border, is unfolding before our eyes. And the Democrat response? Essentially sticking their fingers in their ears and humming." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 30, 2021 Tweet - "Just voted against Tracy Stone-Manning's nomination to lead the @BLMNational . I won't support someone with known ties to eco-terrorism and extremist environmental views to oversee our public lands." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 30, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President - Condemnation of Healthcare Workers Vaccination Mandate Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Sept. 30, 2021 Tweet - "The Biden border crisis is endangering communities across the country. I spoke with SD sheriffs, & they're seeing the effects in our state. Butte County Sheriff Fred Lamphere said the problem with drugs is worse than he's ever seen from meth & fentanyl pouring across the border." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 28, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Sens. Moran, Marshall Request Clarification Regarding Administration's Intent to Open Second Amendment Rights to International Regulation Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Sept. 28, 2021 Tweet - "The disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal was a catastrophic failure by the Biden administration. There is no excuse for abruptly abandoning American citizens and Afghan allies, leaving them in the hands of the Taliban." Sen. John Thune
Date Title Politician
Nov. 15, 2021 Letter to Hon. Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General of the United States - USPS Expand into Banking Sen.John Thune, ...
Nov. 15, 2021 Blackburn Statement On Infrastructure Sen.Mike Rounds
Nov. 8, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Senators Write To Biden Calling For Increased Digital Trade In The Indo-Pacific Sen.John Thune, ...
Nov. 8, 2021 Letter to The Honorable Kiran Ahuja, Director of Office of Personnel Management; The Honorable Shalanda D. Young, Acting Director of Office of Management and Budget; The Honorable Robin Carnahan, Administrator of General Services Administration Sen.John Thune, ...
Nov. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Had a good meeting with folks from @_MonumentHealth Custer Hospital. This facility and its dedicated health care professionals provide lifesaving care to people in the community and the surrounding area. Thanks for all you do." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 5, 2021 Thune Opposes Biden Vaccine Mandate, Moves to Nullify It Sen.John Thune
Nov. 4, 2021 Tweet - "Giving illegal migrants taxpayer-funded settlements of nearly half a million dollars *per person* is an insult to the hard-working Americans who would pay for this outrageous plan." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 4, 2021 Tweet - "Democrats are living in a bubble & tuning out the message that Americans sent loud and clear at the ballot box. The American people see what's in Democrats' Build Back BIGGER, nanny state, big-government approach, and they don't want that to be our nation's future." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 4, 2021 Letter to Hon. Kiran Ahuja, Director, Office of Personnel Management - Grassley Joins Effort To Address Absent Government Workforce, Urges Return To Work Sen.John Thune, ...
Nov. 3, 2021 Tweet - "First, with relaxed border policies, President Biden sent the message that our southern border was open for all who wanted to enter. Now, he is signaling that crossing the border could mean a taxpayer-funded payout for families. Instead of solving crises, Biden just creates more." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 3, 2021 Tweet - "The decision to get vaccinated is a personal choice. Every American should have the freedom to make it for themselves. I personally chose to get vaccinated, and I encourage others to as well, but NO ONE should be forced to do so by Washington bureaucrats." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 2, 2021 Tweet - "Yes, President Biden is actually considering paying nearly $1 million settlements to migrant families who crossed into the U.S. illegally. This is insulting to every hard-working taxpayer & would only encourage more people to make the dangerous journey to our southern border." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 2, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Congressman Van Drew Issues Statement on the Biden Administration's Proposal to Re-Open a Palestinian Consulate in Jerusalem Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Nov. 2, 2021 Tweet - "$450,000 is more than SIX TIMES the median household income in our country. Add this to the list of absurd ideas coming out of the admin. President Biden might as well pay the cartels and traffickers directly." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 29, 2021 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services, and Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States - Armstrong Joins Letter Slamming the Biden Administration's Plan to Pay Illegal Immigrants $450,000 Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Oct. 28, 2021 Johnson, Bourdeaux Covid Infrastructure Bill Gains Support From Industry Leaders and Lawmakers Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Oct. 28, 2021 Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs- SVAC Republican Members Seek Answers on How the VA Vaccine Mandate Will Impact Veteran Services Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 28, 2021 Tweet - "Many Americans had to delay or postpone routine checkups & important screenings during the pandemic, but early detection can save lives. In honor of #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth, my Senate colleagues & I intro'd a bill encouraging folks to take advantage of preventive care." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 28, 2021 Thune: Democrats Continue to Have Misplaced Priorities Sen.John Thune
Oct. 28, 2021 Tweet - "Updated folks from the Black Hills Forest Resource Association on my meeting yesterday with @forestservice Chief Randy Moore. I'll continue advocating for proper management of the Black Hills National Forest." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 27, 2021 Tweet - "Met w/ @forestservice Chief Randy Moore to press him on the importance of proactively managing the Black Hills National Forest to maintain forest health & support the local economy. We'll keep pressing on this issue. I appreciate @JohnBoozman & @SenJohnBarrasso joining the effort." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 27, 2021 Tweet - "Met w/ @forestservice Chief Randy Moore to press him on the importance of proactively managing the Black Hills National Forest to maintain forest health & support the local economy. We'll keep pressing on this issue. I appreciate @JohnBoozman & @SenJohnBarrasso joining the effort." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 27, 2021 Tweet - "It has been 4,758 days since President Biden *drove by* the southern border." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 26, 2021 Johnson, Bourdeaux Introduce Bill to Allow Unspent Covid Relief Dollars for Infrastructure Rep.Dusty Johnson
Oct. 26, 2021 Tweet - "Everyday Americans don't care about Glasgow, they care about gas prices. Everything is more expensive right now as people fill up their trucks, heat their homes, and cook their food. It would be a mistake to try and drag the United States into a new economy-killing climate deal." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 25, 2021 Letter to Hon. Chiquita Brooks-Lasure, Administrator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Crapo Leads Finance Committee Republicans in Raising Concerns With Improper Medicaid Payments Sen.John Thune, ...
Oct. 22, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Cassidy, Schatz Lead Bipartisan Group to Bolster U.S. Leadership in Global Vaccination Distribution Sen.John Thune, ...
Oct. 22, 2021 Tweet - "Democrats are so focused on trying to pass a reckless tax-and-spending spree that they are ignoring basic duties of governing and unfolding crises at the border, our ports, and around the world." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 22, 2021 Rounds, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Block Democrats' IRS Snooping Proposal Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 21, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Graves and Colleagues Label Supply Chain Crisis as Another Poor Decision That Was Avoidable Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Oct. 21, 2021 Thune Joins Colleagues in Introducing Legislation to Put Patients Over PaperworkThune Joins Colleagues in Introducing Legislation to Put Patients Over Paperwork Sen.John Thune
Oct. 20, 2021 Tweet - "Americans are paying more for energy, gasoline, food, housing, and much more. The money that Americans earn is buying them less & less every day. Ds can't downplay this anymore. Inflation is not fake, it is not temporary -- it's very real." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 19, 2021 Sens. Cruz, Lankford, Rep. Hartzler Stand For Coach's Right to Pray Sen.John Thune, ...
Oct. 19, 2021 Tweet - "Utilities in South Dakota are already projecting a 50% to 100% increase for the season. Why? 1. Pres. Biden's war on American energy (starting with canceling Keystone XL day one in office) 2. Inflation (which will get even worse if Dems spend TRILLIONS more)" Sen.John Thune
Oct. 14, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Cheney & Colleagues Call on Biden to Put American Energy First, Stop Emboldening Bad Actors Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Oct. 14, 2021 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, House Speaker, and Kevin Mccarthy, Minority Leader - Reps. Bera and Bucshon Lead Over 245 Members in Urging Action on Looming Medicare Physician Payment Cuts That Will Strain Patient Access to Care Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Oct. 13, 2021 Tweet - "Inflation is at the highest point in 30 yrs, & it's hitting Americans' wallets hard. Consumer prices increased more in Sept than predicted, & gas prices are up 42% over the last year. Dems' plan to flood the economy with $3.5 trillion in gov't spending will make matters worse." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 13, 2021 Tweet - "It's unbelievable -- yet sadly predictable-- that the Biden administration's open border policies would lead to this. As the White House denies and ignores the #BidenBorderCrisis, it only continues to grow." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 9, 2021 Tweet - "Even with the highest attempted border crossings in 20 years--more than a 300% increase since August 2020--the president keeps doubling down on his #BidenBorderCrisis. Rather than enforcing our laws and securing our border, he's given cartels and traffickers the green light." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 7, 2021 Tweet - "Dismal #JobsReport today. U.S. job growth fell to the slowest pace of the year. There are millions of job openings, but Americans are leaving the workforce in staggering numbers. Dem promises of tax hikes & "free everything" isn't helping job growth or rising inflation." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 7, 2021 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security- Blackburn, GOP Colleagues Press DHS for Answers On Release Of Haitian Migrants Into U.S. Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 6, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security in the United States Department of Homeland Security - Kennedy, Cornyn, colleagues press Biden administration for answers on release of illegal immigrants into U.S. Sen.John Thune, ...
Oct. 6, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas - Secretary of Homeland Security - Provide Answers on Release of Haitian Migrants into US Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 1, 2021 Tweet - "In August CBP encountered 208,887 people attempting to cross our southern border. 208,887 people *in a single month.* That's more than the population of Sioux Falls -- the largest city in South Dakota." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 30, 2021 Tweet - "Crisis after crisis, including the one at the southern border, is unfolding before our eyes. And the Democrat response? Essentially sticking their fingers in their ears and humming." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 30, 2021 Tweet - "Just voted against Tracy Stone-Manning's nomination to lead the @BLMNational . I won't support someone with known ties to eco-terrorism and extremist environmental views to oversee our public lands." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 30, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President - Condemnation of Healthcare Workers Vaccination Mandate Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Sept. 30, 2021 Tweet - "The Biden border crisis is endangering communities across the country. I spoke with SD sheriffs, & they're seeing the effects in our state. Butte County Sheriff Fred Lamphere said the problem with drugs is worse than he's ever seen from meth & fentanyl pouring across the border." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 28, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Sens. Moran, Marshall Request Clarification Regarding Administration's Intent to Open Second Amendment Rights to International Regulation Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Sept. 28, 2021 Tweet - "The disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal was a catastrophic failure by the Biden administration. There is no excuse for abruptly abandoning American citizens and Afghan allies, leaving them in the hands of the Taliban." Sen.John Thune
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