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Jan. 13, 2021 Johnson Statement on Impeachment Rep. Dusty Johnson
Jan. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Kimberley & I are heartbroken to learn that a U.S. Capitol Police officer has died heroically defending the Capitol against despicable violence. We're praying for the officer's family & for all the members of the @CapitolPolice, who are mourning the loss of their fellow officer." Sen. John Thune
Jan. 6, 2021 Rounds: Violence and Destruction are Never the Answer Sen. Mike Rounds
Dec. 29, 2020 Delegation Bill to Allow Tribal Grant Schools to Devote Additional Resources to Improving Education Signed Into Law Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Dec. 22, 2020 Thune Statement on Passage of Bipartisan Coronavirus Relief Package Sen. John Thune
Dec. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Congress has finally passed a targeted COVID bill to give much-needed relief to Americans who've shouldered the weight of this pandemic & provide more vaccine resources. This deal comes at a critical time as vaccines are being distributed. There's light at the end of the tunnel." Sen. John Thune
Dec. 17, 2020 Rounds' Legislation to End Veteran Homelessness Heads to President's Desk Sen. Mike Rounds
Dec. 15, 2020 Tweet - "When it's my turn in line, I will get the COVID vaccine. I will get it for my own health and for the health of my family, friends, & the many great South Dakotans with whom I work." Sen. John Thune
Dec. 15, 2020 Letter to Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of Treasury and Hon. Charles Tettig, Commissioner Internal Revenue Service - Sinema to IIRS and Treasury: Don't Punish Arizonans Affected by Coronavirus Pandemic for Irs Delays Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Dec. 9, 2020 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minor Leader; Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader; Hon. Steve Scalise, House Minority Whip - Rep. Austin Scott Fights for COVID-19 Tax Relief for Small Businesses Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Dec. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Important briefing on the SD-specific plan for vaccine distribution. Many factors make this a logistical challenge, but I was very impressed with the thoroughness of the plan. We'll likely be able to vaccinate millions across the country in the next few months. Game changer." Sen. John Thune
Dec. 9, 2020 Tweet - "How many Americans have lost their businesses, homes, or income in the time it's taken Dems to finally abandon Speaker Pelosi's my-way-or-the-highway approach? Republicans have been consistent for months -- we need a targeted COVID bill that gives relief where it's really needed." Sen. John Thune
Dec. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Chilling. The Chinese Communist Party is seeking to automate its detention and oppression of #Uyghur and other minorities using @Huawei. The U.S. is right to sanction China for human rights abuses and lead global efforts to divest Huwaei tech." Sen. John Thune
Dec. 8, 2020 U.S. Sens. Tina Smith & John Thune's Bipartisan Bill to Maintain Funding for Federally Impacted Schools During COVID-19 is Now Law Sen. John Thune, ...
Dec. 7, 2020 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - PPP Tax Deductibility Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Dec. 4, 2020 Tweet - "A safe & effective vaccine will be key to restoring our way of life & building back our economy. To fully realize the benefit of the tremendous work that's been done to develop and verify multiple COVID-19 vaccines, Americans need to be confident in the process & the results." Sen. John Thune
Dec. 4, 2020 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader; Ho. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; and Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Reps. Peter DeFazio, Russ Fulcher, Kurt Schrader, and Cathy McMorris Rodgers Lead Bipartisan Letter Urging Reauthorization of Secure Rural Schools and Robust Funding for Payment in Lieu of Taxes Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Dec. 4, 2020 Letter to Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader and Hon. Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader - Boozman, Colleagues Push to Prevent Looming CMS Cuts to Medicare Payments Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Dec. 4, 2020 Letter to Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader; Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; and Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Miss. Lawmakers Calling for Permanent Expansion of Telehealth Coverage in End-of-Year Legislation Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Dec. 4, 2020 Letter to Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader; Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Luetkemeyer Urges Extension of TDR Provision Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Dec. 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs of the US Department of Veterans Affairs, and Hon. Christopher C. Miller, Acting Secretary of Defense of the US Department of Defense - Duckworth, Klobuchar, Rounds Urge Administration to Ensure Servicemembers and Veterans Exposed to Burn Pits Receive Proper Care During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Dec. 3, 2020 Portman, Cardin, Thune, Menendez Introduce Legislation to Fund COVID-19 Vaccine Public Advocacy Campaign Sen. John Thune, ...
Dec. 2, 2020 Problem Solvers Caucus, Senate Partners Unveil Bipartisan , Bicameral 4-Month Covid-19 Emergency Relief Package Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Dec. 2, 2020 Tweet - "Republicans have urgently called for fiscally responsible COVID relief. Twice now, @senatemajldr put a targeted relief bill up for a vote. Dems blocked both attempts. This time, I hope they'll work w/ us. With a vaccine on the horizon, Congress must help get it to Americans ASAP." Sen. John Thune
Dec. 1, 2020 Murkowski Joins Bipartisan, Bicameral Working Group Announcing COVID-19 Emergency Relief Framework Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Nov. 25, 2020 South Dakota War College - US Senator John Thune's Weekly Column: We're in This Together Sen. John Thune
Nov. 23, 2020 Letter to National Archives and Records Administration Director Scott Levins - Palazzo Cosigns Letter Expressing Concerns Over Backlog of Veterans Records Requests Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Nov. 22, 2020 South Dakota War College - US Senator John Thune's Weekly Column: Tough Times Highlight Blessings Sen. John Thune
Nov. 20, 2020 Keeping Our Economy and Schools Open Rep. Dusty Johnson
Nov. 19, 2020 Tweet - "Thank you to the dedicated doctors, nurses, & other health care professionals who work tirelessly to keep our rural communities healthy. #RuralHealthDay" Sen. John Thune
Nov. 18, 2020 Tweet - "We should be sitting down & working on a reasonable, targeted, fiscally responsible #COVID relief bill. Republicans have been more than willing to do that. But the Democrats continue to insist upon a multi-trillion dollar bill consisting of a bunch of liberal wish list items." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 18, 2020 Thune: Providing COVID Relief and Confirming Qualified Judges Among Senate Republicans' Top Priorities Sen. John Thune
Nov. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Yesterday, for the second Monday in a row, we received tremendous news about the prospects for a COVID vaccine. Moderna announced its COVID vaccine is over 90% effective -- raising the possibility that not one but two COVID vaccines may be available in the very near future." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Republicans aren't giving up on targeted #COVID relief, but so far Democrats have shown no willingness for compromise. I hope that changes. Republicans will continue to invite our Democrat colleagues to work with us to find a middle ground." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 13, 2020 Giving South Dakotans a Voice in Washington Sen. John Thune
Nov. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Visited Encompass Health in Sioux Falls today to tour their new facility & meet with their knowledgeable staff. The new post-acute hospital can provide care for patients that require intensive, skilled rehab services, while freeing up needed beds at other hospitals in the region." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Rep. Axne Leads Charge Against Threats to 340B Drug Discount Program Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Nov. 12, 2020 Johnson Applauds Senate Passage of Impact Aid Bill Rep. Dusty Johnson
Nov. 12, 2020 Tweet - "These are the real consequences of the "defund the police" movement. Liberal-led cities that jumped on the bandwagon & threw their police departments under the bus will be less safe as a result. A step in the wrong direction." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 12, 2020 President Expected to Sign Thune-Smith Bill to Ease Application Process for the Impact Aid Program During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. John Thune, ...
Nov. 9, 2020 Tweet - "This is big news for the American people & a critical milestone in the development of a #COVID19 vaccine. Hopeful to see more good news from this trial soon." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 6, 2020 Tweet - "In Aberdeen today with the rest of the SD delegation to mark the expansion of @3M 's N95 mask production lines. This equipment will help protect our frontline workers who continue to put their own health at risk to fight #COVID19. Thank you to our health care heroes & to 3M." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 30, 2020 America is a Special Place Rep. Dusty Johnson
Oct. 28, 2020 Rounds, Loeffler Introduce Bill to Curb Veteran Homelessness Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Democrats' attempted delay antics over the last seven-plus days were absurd. After they voted to block COVID relief multiple times & tried to adjourn the Senate entirely, Dems suddenly brought up a completely unrealistic "relief" bill to delay the #SCOTUS vote. Pure theatrics." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 26, 2020 Thune Joins "Full Court Press" with Greta Van Susteren Sen. John Thune
Oct. 25, 2020 Thune Joins Fox News's "Cavuto LIVE' to Discuss Judge Amy Coney Barrett and COVID-19 Relief Negotiations Sen. John Thune
Oct. 23, 2020 Tweet - "Honored to have received an A rating by the U.S. Inst. Against Human Trafficking. Federal, state, & local partners must all do our part to eradicate this evil and keep our children safe. The work continues until we #endhumantrafficking" Sen. John Thune
Oct. 23, 2020 Tweet - "Sudan has normalized relations with Israel, making it the 3rd nation to do so this year. The #AbrahamAccords are providing a historic forum for building trust and fostering peace among neighbors." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 21, 2020 Johnson, Spanberger Introduce SAVE for Seniors Act to Guarantee Access to Free COVID-19 Vaccine for Medicare Beneficiaries Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Date Title Politician
Jan. 13, 2021 Johnson Statement on Impeachment Rep.Dusty Johnson
Jan. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Kimberley & I are heartbroken to learn that a U.S. Capitol Police officer has died heroically defending the Capitol against despicable violence. We're praying for the officer's family & for all the members of the @CapitolPolice, who are mourning the loss of their fellow officer." Sen.John Thune
Jan. 6, 2021 Rounds: Violence and Destruction are Never the Answer Sen.Mike Rounds
Dec. 29, 2020 Delegation Bill to Allow Tribal Grant Schools to Devote Additional Resources to Improving Education Signed Into Law Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Dec. 22, 2020 Thune Statement on Passage of Bipartisan Coronavirus Relief Package Sen.John Thune
Dec. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Congress has finally passed a targeted COVID bill to give much-needed relief to Americans who've shouldered the weight of this pandemic & provide more vaccine resources. This deal comes at a critical time as vaccines are being distributed. There's light at the end of the tunnel." Sen.John Thune
Dec. 17, 2020 Rounds' Legislation to End Veteran Homelessness Heads to President's Desk Sen.Mike Rounds
Dec. 15, 2020 Tweet - "When it's my turn in line, I will get the COVID vaccine. I will get it for my own health and for the health of my family, friends, & the many great South Dakotans with whom I work." Sen.John Thune
Dec. 15, 2020 Letter to Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of Treasury and Hon. Charles Tettig, Commissioner Internal Revenue Service - Sinema to IIRS and Treasury: Don't Punish Arizonans Affected by Coronavirus Pandemic for Irs Delays Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Dec. 9, 2020 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minor Leader; Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader; Hon. Steve Scalise, House Minority Whip - Rep. Austin Scott Fights for COVID-19 Tax Relief for Small Businesses Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Dec. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Important briefing on the SD-specific plan for vaccine distribution. Many factors make this a logistical challenge, but I was very impressed with the thoroughness of the plan. We'll likely be able to vaccinate millions across the country in the next few months. Game changer." Sen.John Thune
Dec. 9, 2020 Tweet - "How many Americans have lost their businesses, homes, or income in the time it's taken Dems to finally abandon Speaker Pelosi's my-way-or-the-highway approach? Republicans have been consistent for months -- we need a targeted COVID bill that gives relief where it's really needed." Sen.John Thune
Dec. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Chilling. The Chinese Communist Party is seeking to automate its detention and oppression of #Uyghur and other minorities using @Huawei. The U.S. is right to sanction China for human rights abuses and lead global efforts to divest Huwaei tech." Sen.John Thune
Dec. 8, 2020 U.S. Sens. Tina Smith & John Thune's Bipartisan Bill to Maintain Funding for Federally Impacted Schools During COVID-19 is Now Law Sen.John Thune, ...
Dec. 7, 2020 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - PPP Tax Deductibility Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Dec. 4, 2020 Tweet - "A safe & effective vaccine will be key to restoring our way of life & building back our economy. To fully realize the benefit of the tremendous work that's been done to develop and verify multiple COVID-19 vaccines, Americans need to be confident in the process & the results." Sen.John Thune
Dec. 4, 2020 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader; Ho. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; and Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Reps. Peter DeFazio, Russ Fulcher, Kurt Schrader, and Cathy McMorris Rodgers Lead Bipartisan Letter Urging Reauthorization of Secure Rural Schools and Robust Funding for Payment in Lieu of Taxes Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Dec. 4, 2020 Letter to Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader and Hon. Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader - Boozman, Colleagues Push to Prevent Looming CMS Cuts to Medicare Payments Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Dec. 4, 2020 Letter to Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader; Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; and Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Miss. Lawmakers Calling for Permanent Expansion of Telehealth Coverage in End-of-Year Legislation Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Dec. 4, 2020 Letter to Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader; Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Luetkemeyer Urges Extension of TDR Provision Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Dec. 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs of the US Department of Veterans Affairs, and Hon. Christopher C. Miller, Acting Secretary of Defense of the US Department of Defense - Duckworth, Klobuchar, Rounds Urge Administration to Ensure Servicemembers and Veterans Exposed to Burn Pits Receive Proper Care During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Dec. 3, 2020 Portman, Cardin, Thune, Menendez Introduce Legislation to Fund COVID-19 Vaccine Public Advocacy Campaign Sen.John Thune, ...
Dec. 2, 2020 Problem Solvers Caucus, Senate Partners Unveil Bipartisan , Bicameral 4-Month Covid-19 Emergency Relief Package Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Dec. 2, 2020 Tweet - "Republicans have urgently called for fiscally responsible COVID relief. Twice now, @senatemajldr put a targeted relief bill up for a vote. Dems blocked both attempts. This time, I hope they'll work w/ us. With a vaccine on the horizon, Congress must help get it to Americans ASAP." Sen.John Thune
Dec. 1, 2020 Murkowski Joins Bipartisan, Bicameral Working Group Announcing COVID-19 Emergency Relief Framework Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Nov. 25, 2020 South Dakota War College - US Senator John Thune's Weekly Column: We're in This Together Sen.John Thune
Nov. 23, 2020 Letter to National Archives and Records Administration Director Scott Levins - Palazzo Cosigns Letter Expressing Concerns Over Backlog of Veterans Records Requests Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Nov. 22, 2020 South Dakota War College - US Senator John Thune's Weekly Column: Tough Times Highlight Blessings Sen.John Thune
Nov. 20, 2020 Keeping Our Economy and Schools Open Rep.Dusty Johnson
Nov. 19, 2020 Tweet - "Thank you to the dedicated doctors, nurses, & other health care professionals who work tirelessly to keep our rural communities healthy. #RuralHealthDay" Sen.John Thune
Nov. 18, 2020 Tweet - "We should be sitting down & working on a reasonable, targeted, fiscally responsible #COVID relief bill. Republicans have been more than willing to do that. But the Democrats continue to insist upon a multi-trillion dollar bill consisting of a bunch of liberal wish list items." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 18, 2020 Thune: Providing COVID Relief and Confirming Qualified Judges Among Senate Republicans' Top Priorities Sen.John Thune
Nov. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Yesterday, for the second Monday in a row, we received tremendous news about the prospects for a COVID vaccine. Moderna announced its COVID vaccine is over 90% effective -- raising the possibility that not one but two COVID vaccines may be available in the very near future." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Republicans aren't giving up on targeted #COVID relief, but so far Democrats have shown no willingness for compromise. I hope that changes. Republicans will continue to invite our Democrat colleagues to work with us to find a middle ground." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 13, 2020 Giving South Dakotans a Voice in Washington Sen.John Thune
Nov. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Visited Encompass Health in Sioux Falls today to tour their new facility & meet with their knowledgeable staff. The new post-acute hospital can provide care for patients that require intensive, skilled rehab services, while freeing up needed beds at other hospitals in the region." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Rep. Axne Leads Charge Against Threats to 340B Drug Discount Program Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Nov. 12, 2020 Johnson Applauds Senate Passage of Impact Aid Bill Rep.Dusty Johnson
Nov. 12, 2020 Tweet - "These are the real consequences of the "defund the police" movement. Liberal-led cities that jumped on the bandwagon & threw their police departments under the bus will be less safe as a result. A step in the wrong direction." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 12, 2020 President Expected to Sign Thune-Smith Bill to Ease Application Process for the Impact Aid Program During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.John Thune, ...
Nov. 9, 2020 Tweet - "This is big news for the American people & a critical milestone in the development of a #COVID19 vaccine. Hopeful to see more good news from this trial soon." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 6, 2020 Tweet - "In Aberdeen today with the rest of the SD delegation to mark the expansion of @3M 's N95 mask production lines. This equipment will help protect our frontline workers who continue to put their own health at risk to fight #COVID19. Thank you to our health care heroes & to 3M." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 30, 2020 America is a Special Place Rep.Dusty Johnson
Oct. 28, 2020 Rounds, Loeffler Introduce Bill to Curb Veteran Homelessness Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Democrats' attempted delay antics over the last seven-plus days were absurd. After they voted to block COVID relief multiple times & tried to adjourn the Senate entirely, Dems suddenly brought up a completely unrealistic "relief" bill to delay the #SCOTUS vote. Pure theatrics." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 26, 2020 Thune Joins "Full Court Press" with Greta Van Susteren Sen.John Thune
Oct. 25, 2020 Thune Joins Fox News's "Cavuto LIVE' to Discuss Judge Amy Coney Barrett and COVID-19 Relief Negotiations Sen.John Thune
Oct. 23, 2020 Tweet - "Honored to have received an A rating by the U.S. Inst. Against Human Trafficking. Federal, state, & local partners must all do our part to eradicate this evil and keep our children safe. The work continues until we #endhumantrafficking" Sen.John Thune
Oct. 23, 2020 Tweet - "Sudan has normalized relations with Israel, making it the 3rd nation to do so this year. The #AbrahamAccords are providing a historic forum for building trust and fostering peace among neighbors." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 21, 2020 Johnson, Spanberger Introduce SAVE for Seniors Act to Guarantee Access to Free COVID-19 Vaccine for Medicare Beneficiaries Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
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