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Dec. 5, 2019 Thune Reintroduces Bill to Eliminate Government Competition With Private Industry Sen. John Thune
Dec. 5, 2019 Tweet - "October's #JobsReport showed unemployment was at a low 3.6%. In contrast, in October 2011 - the same point in Obama's presidency - unemployment was at 9%. GOP policies like #TaxCuts have helped foster a strong labor market & higher wages, which continue to attract workers." Sen. John Thune
Dec. 4, 2019 Tweet - "Our #bipartisan #TRACEDAct passed the House & is one step closer to becoming law. I've yet to meet anyone who doesn't hate annoying robocalls that spam your phone at all hours of the day. Our bill helps to tackle these illegal calls. Look forward to consideration in the Senate." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 27, 2019 Tweet - "The final bill text for my #TracedAct is now public -- another important step in our effort to tackle annoying and unwanted robocalls. Bill text" Sen. John Thune
Nov. 26, 2019 Tweet - "As Americans pause to reflect on the blessings we enjoy, our liberties are sharply contrasted by China's strict censorship that blocks and twists the #HongKong discussion & #Iran's tactic of shutting off the internet and its brutal response to protests." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 25, 2019 Tweet - "Thank you to Interfaith Friends of Israel for inviting me to speak at their event this afternoon in Sioux Falls about the special relationship between Israel and the United States. I continue to stand with Israel, America's friend and ally, and its right to defend itself." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 22, 2019 Tweet - "#HongKong isn't the only example of human rights abuses by China, and I imagine Beijing is fearful of attention turning to other abuses, such as the estimated 1.5 million Muslims in forced detention in one of China's western provinces." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 21, 2019 Tweet - "Hong Kong's autonomy is under attack. Recent bipartisan passage of the Hong Kong Human Rights & Democracy Act sends a clear statement that Congress stands with #HongKongers committed to preserving the independence that's made #HongKong the prosperous city it is today." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 21, 2019 Executive Session Sen. John Thune
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "Thank you to the folks from the South Dakota Center for Disabilities for stopping by my office to discuss the important work they're doing to help people with disabilities fully participate in their communities." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Enzi, Barrasso support increase in temporary work visas Sen. John Thune, ...
Nov. 18, 2019 Tweet - "We can all agree that #robocalls are frustrating. I'm glad Congress will be advancing legislation that includes my Senate-passed TRACED Act, which I introduced with @SenMarkey, to help tackle those annoying robocalls." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 18, 2019 Tweet - "South Dakota was recently featured on the front page of the @WashingtonPost in a story about @AveraHealth using #telemedicine to improve care for patients in rural America. Proud to see our state being highlighted for life-saving innovation. Great work." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 15, 2019 House & Senate Announce Agreement on Anti-Robocall Bill Sen. John Thune, ...
Nov. 15, 2019 Tweet - "I'm glad to announce that we've made significant progress in working toward a legislative deal to tackle illegal and abusive #robocalls." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 13, 2019 Tweet - "Sorry to miss, but I'm happy to have @BrettFavre in South Dakota to speak at the annual #LawEnforcement banquet. I'm so grateful for the work our law enforcement community does to keep people safe and make South Dakota such a great place to live, work, and raise a family." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 8, 2019 Thune Statement on POW/MIA Flag Act Being Signed Into Law Sen. John Thune
Nov. 8, 2019 Tweet - "The POW/MIA Flag Act is now law. Our men & women in uniform have valiantly chosen to serve in defense of our freedom & security. Displaying a POW/MIA flag to honor those who haven't returned home is the least we can do to recognize these heroes & the sacrifice of their families." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 4, 2019 Tweet - "I appreciate @SeemaCMS listening to SD rural health providers' concerns that I shared at our last meeting and am glad @CMSGov updated its outpatient supervision policy for hospitals. This important change will help ensure rural SD has access to quality care." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 1, 2019 Tweet - "The October #JobsReport is in, and there's more good news about the economy: 128,000 new jobs in October Job creation revised UP for August and September Unemployment near the lowest level in 50 years." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 31, 2019 Letter to David Malpass, President of the World Bank - World Bank Must Embrace, Not Eliminate, Affordable Energy Resources Sen. John Thune, ...
Oct. 31, 2019 Tweet - "There's nothing scarier this #SpookySeason than some of the radical ideas coming out of the Democratic Party -- ideas to increase the size of government and give Washington more control over your health care, personal freedoms, paycheck, and much more. Very spooky stuff." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 31, 2019 Tweet - "Unemployment at historic lows 6.4 million jobs created since 2017 More job openings than job seekers It's a remarkable economic record built on the good tax policy and regulatory policy put in place by a Republican Congress & administration." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 31, 2019 Rounds Joins Colleagues to Introduce Down Syndrome Discrimination by Abortion Prohibition Act Sen. Mike Rounds
Oct. 30, 2019 Providing for Congressional Disapproval Under Chapter 8 of Title United States Code, of the Rule Submitted By the Secretary of the Treasury and the Secretary of Health and Human Services Relating to Sen. John Thune
Oct. 30, 2019 Cardin, Bipartisan Colleagues Introduce New Legislation To Expand Telehealth Services, Improve Health Outcomes, And Cut Costs Sen. John Thune, ...
Oct. 30, 2019 Tweet - "If Dems follow through on their intention to block defense funding, it will be incredibly poorly timed considering that last weekend, U.S. troops & intelligence professionals brought ISIS leader al-Baghdadi to justice, further underscoring the need for a strong military." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 29, 2019 Rounds, Smith Lead Bipartisan Effort to Improve Native American Lending Services at HUD, Help More Native Families Become Homeowners Sen. Mike Rounds
Oct. 29, 2019 Tweet - "Honored to be there to welcome home 112 brave South Dakotans in the @SD_Guard this weekend. They left friends and family for nearly a year to build interoperability with our NATO allies and restore readiness. Forever grateful." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 29, 2019 Commerce, Justice, Science, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2020 Sen. John Thune
Oct. 28, 2019 Tweet - "As a member of @SenateCommerce, which has jurisdiction over college & professional sports, I was glad to receive an informative briefing this wkend on what @NFL is doing to address and prevent concussions. Told that much of what's learned is also being applied to youth athletics." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 27, 2019 Tweet - "The world is better without al-Baghdadi in it. He died as he lived--a coward. I'm grateful to the brave U.S. troops and intelligence professionals who delivered justice and who continue to root out evil in the Middle East and around the world in an effort to keep Americans safe." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 24, 2019 Letter to Mr. John Hoeven, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations, Mr. Jeff Merkley, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations, Mr. Sanford Bishop, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, House Committee on Appropriations, and Mr. Jeff Fortenberry, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies - Spanberger Leads Bipartisan Letter Calling on Senate and House Appropriators to Prioritize Rural Broadband Projects, Strengthen Funding for USDA ReConnect Program Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Oct. 23, 2019 Tweet - "Dem's so-called "Medicare for All" plan would require a nearly 60% increase in federal spending & $32T in new tax revenue over the next 10 years. Where will that money come from? Your pocket. All for a government-run health system that puts Washington in control of your care." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 22, 2019 Executive Session Sen. John Thune
Oct. 22, 2019 Tweet - "There's no question that we need to find solutions to drive down prescription drug costs. Earlier this year, House committees advanced #bipartisan drug pricing legislation, but now Democrats are abandoning #bipartisanship and pushing their own partisan bill. They know that…" Sen. John Thune
Oct. 22, 2019 Tweet - "I enjoyed catching up with my longtime friend and former Senator Abdnor staffer, Carol Twedt, and her son today. They stopped by on behalf of @IJM, a great organization that is working to combat violence against women & children in Central America." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 22, 2019 Tweet - "The heavy-handed government policies that Dems are pushing would undo a lot of the economic progress we've seen in the past few years. Worst of all, the money to fund their socialist fantasies would end up coming from the pockets of hard-working Americans." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 18, 2019 Senator Doug Jones Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Establish Disaster Health Care Service Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 17, 2019 Rounds, Jones Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Make Certain Health Care Jobs are Adequately Staffed when Disasters Strike the U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds
Oct. 15, 2019 Tweet - "Had a good conversation w/ CMS Administrator Seema Verma. We discussed @CMSGov priorities & I emphasized a number of health care issues that impact South Dakota and rural providers." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 8, 2019 Tweet - "Enjoyed having lunch and taking questions at the Wessington Springs Area Community Club meeting this afternoon. We discussed a variety of issues affecting South Dakotans -- including my bill, the #TracedAct, which will help combat irritating robocalls." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 4, 2019 Tweet - "The September #JobsReport brought another month of more jobs and near record low unemployment. This is the #GoodNews we need to be spreading." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 3, 2019 Tweet - "Infrastructure is a huge part of the 5G revolution and would not be possible without the hard work of tower climbers like Brandon and Ammon of @VIKORInc, who are helping to build out next-generation infrastructure across South Dakota and the rest of the country." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 2, 2019 Tweet - "Dropped in for a meeting w Sioux Falls Mayor @PaulTenHaken to get an update on his work for the city. He has a lot of impressive plans to continue Sioux Falls down the path of economic expansion & development. Look forward to more joint efforts on issues like infrastructure & 5G." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 27, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Engel Leads Congressional Effort to Secure the Release of Detained Journalist Austin Tice Sen. John Thune, ...
Sept. 26, 2019 Continuing Appropriations Act, and Health Extenders Act of Sen. John Thune
Sept. 26, 2019 Senators Introduce Legislation to Improve Corporate Transparency and Combat Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Sept. 26, 2019 Tweet - "Thank you to Flandreau Sheriff Troy Wellman and Belle Fourche Sheriff Fred Lamphere for stopping by my office to update me on their communities and give feedback on work that can be done in Washington to better serve them." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 24, 2019 Tweet - "Had a good discussion with the Associated General Contractors of South Dakota about important improvements that Congress can help make to America's infrastructure. Thankful for the input." Sen. John Thune
Date Title Politician
Dec. 5, 2019 Thune Reintroduces Bill to Eliminate Government Competition With Private Industry Sen.John Thune
Dec. 5, 2019 Tweet - "October's #JobsReport showed unemployment was at a low 3.6%. In contrast, in October 2011 - the same point in Obama's presidency - unemployment was at 9%. GOP policies like #TaxCuts have helped foster a strong labor market & higher wages, which continue to attract workers." Sen.John Thune
Dec. 4, 2019 Tweet - "Our #bipartisan #TRACEDAct passed the House & is one step closer to becoming law. I've yet to meet anyone who doesn't hate annoying robocalls that spam your phone at all hours of the day. Our bill helps to tackle these illegal calls. Look forward to consideration in the Senate." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 27, 2019 Tweet - "The final bill text for my #TracedAct is now public -- another important step in our effort to tackle annoying and unwanted robocalls. Bill text" Sen.John Thune
Nov. 26, 2019 Tweet - "As Americans pause to reflect on the blessings we enjoy, our liberties are sharply contrasted by China's strict censorship that blocks and twists the #HongKong discussion & #Iran's tactic of shutting off the internet and its brutal response to protests." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 25, 2019 Tweet - "Thank you to Interfaith Friends of Israel for inviting me to speak at their event this afternoon in Sioux Falls about the special relationship between Israel and the United States. I continue to stand with Israel, America's friend and ally, and its right to defend itself." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 22, 2019 Tweet - "#HongKong isn't the only example of human rights abuses by China, and I imagine Beijing is fearful of attention turning to other abuses, such as the estimated 1.5 million Muslims in forced detention in one of China's western provinces." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 21, 2019 Tweet - "Hong Kong's autonomy is under attack. Recent bipartisan passage of the Hong Kong Human Rights & Democracy Act sends a clear statement that Congress stands with #HongKongers committed to preserving the independence that's made #HongKong the prosperous city it is today." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 21, 2019 Executive Session Sen.John Thune
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "Thank you to the folks from the South Dakota Center for Disabilities for stopping by my office to discuss the important work they're doing to help people with disabilities fully participate in their communities." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Enzi, Barrasso support increase in temporary work visas Sen.John Thune, ...
Nov. 18, 2019 Tweet - "We can all agree that #robocalls are frustrating. I'm glad Congress will be advancing legislation that includes my Senate-passed TRACED Act, which I introduced with @SenMarkey, to help tackle those annoying robocalls." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 18, 2019 Tweet - "South Dakota was recently featured on the front page of the @WashingtonPost in a story about @AveraHealth using #telemedicine to improve care for patients in rural America. Proud to see our state being highlighted for life-saving innovation. Great work." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 15, 2019 House & Senate Announce Agreement on Anti-Robocall Bill Sen.John Thune, ...
Nov. 15, 2019 Tweet - "I'm glad to announce that we've made significant progress in working toward a legislative deal to tackle illegal and abusive #robocalls." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 13, 2019 Tweet - "Sorry to miss, but I'm happy to have @BrettFavre in South Dakota to speak at the annual #LawEnforcement banquet. I'm so grateful for the work our law enforcement community does to keep people safe and make South Dakota such a great place to live, work, and raise a family." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 8, 2019 Thune Statement on POW/MIA Flag Act Being Signed Into Law Sen.John Thune
Nov. 8, 2019 Tweet - "The POW/MIA Flag Act is now law. Our men & women in uniform have valiantly chosen to serve in defense of our freedom & security. Displaying a POW/MIA flag to honor those who haven't returned home is the least we can do to recognize these heroes & the sacrifice of their families." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 4, 2019 Tweet - "I appreciate @SeemaCMS listening to SD rural health providers' concerns that I shared at our last meeting and am glad @CMSGov updated its outpatient supervision policy for hospitals. This important change will help ensure rural SD has access to quality care." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 1, 2019 Tweet - "The October #JobsReport is in, and there's more good news about the economy: 128,000 new jobs in October Job creation revised UP for August and September Unemployment near the lowest level in 50 years." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 31, 2019 Letter to David Malpass, President of the World Bank - World Bank Must Embrace, Not Eliminate, Affordable Energy Resources Sen.John Thune, ...
Oct. 31, 2019 Tweet - "There's nothing scarier this #SpookySeason than some of the radical ideas coming out of the Democratic Party -- ideas to increase the size of government and give Washington more control over your health care, personal freedoms, paycheck, and much more. Very spooky stuff." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 31, 2019 Tweet - "Unemployment at historic lows 6.4 million jobs created since 2017 More job openings than job seekers It's a remarkable economic record built on the good tax policy and regulatory policy put in place by a Republican Congress & administration." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 31, 2019 Rounds Joins Colleagues to Introduce Down Syndrome Discrimination by Abortion Prohibition Act Sen.Mike Rounds
Oct. 30, 2019 Providing for Congressional Disapproval Under Chapter 8 of Title United States Code, of the Rule Submitted By the Secretary of the Treasury and the Secretary of Health and Human Services Relating to Sen.John Thune
Oct. 30, 2019 Cardin, Bipartisan Colleagues Introduce New Legislation To Expand Telehealth Services, Improve Health Outcomes, And Cut Costs Sen.John Thune, ...
Oct. 30, 2019 Tweet - "If Dems follow through on their intention to block defense funding, it will be incredibly poorly timed considering that last weekend, U.S. troops & intelligence professionals brought ISIS leader al-Baghdadi to justice, further underscoring the need for a strong military." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 29, 2019 Rounds, Smith Lead Bipartisan Effort to Improve Native American Lending Services at HUD, Help More Native Families Become Homeowners Sen.Mike Rounds
Oct. 29, 2019 Tweet - "Honored to be there to welcome home 112 brave South Dakotans in the @SD_Guard this weekend. They left friends and family for nearly a year to build interoperability with our NATO allies and restore readiness. Forever grateful." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 29, 2019 Commerce, Justice, Science, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2020 Sen.John Thune
Oct. 28, 2019 Tweet - "As a member of @SenateCommerce, which has jurisdiction over college & professional sports, I was glad to receive an informative briefing this wkend on what @NFL is doing to address and prevent concussions. Told that much of what's learned is also being applied to youth athletics." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 27, 2019 Tweet - "The world is better without al-Baghdadi in it. He died as he lived--a coward. I'm grateful to the brave U.S. troops and intelligence professionals who delivered justice and who continue to root out evil in the Middle East and around the world in an effort to keep Americans safe." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 24, 2019 Letter to Mr. John Hoeven, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations, Mr. Jeff Merkley, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations, Mr. Sanford Bishop, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, House Committee on Appropriations, and Mr. Jeff Fortenberry, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies - Spanberger Leads Bipartisan Letter Calling on Senate and House Appropriators to Prioritize Rural Broadband Projects, Strengthen Funding for USDA ReConnect Program Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Oct. 23, 2019 Tweet - "Dem's so-called "Medicare for All" plan would require a nearly 60% increase in federal spending & $32T in new tax revenue over the next 10 years. Where will that money come from? Your pocket. All for a government-run health system that puts Washington in control of your care." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 22, 2019 Executive Session Sen.John Thune
Oct. 22, 2019 Tweet - "There's no question that we need to find solutions to drive down prescription drug costs. Earlier this year, House committees advanced #bipartisan drug pricing legislation, but now Democrats are abandoning #bipartisanship and pushing their own partisan bill. They know that…" Sen.John Thune
Oct. 22, 2019 Tweet - "I enjoyed catching up with my longtime friend and former Senator Abdnor staffer, Carol Twedt, and her son today. They stopped by on behalf of @IJM, a great organization that is working to combat violence against women & children in Central America." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 22, 2019 Tweet - "The heavy-handed government policies that Dems are pushing would undo a lot of the economic progress we've seen in the past few years. Worst of all, the money to fund their socialist fantasies would end up coming from the pockets of hard-working Americans." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 18, 2019 Senator Doug Jones Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Establish Disaster Health Care Service Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 17, 2019 Rounds, Jones Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Make Certain Health Care Jobs are Adequately Staffed when Disasters Strike the U.S. Sen.Mike Rounds
Oct. 15, 2019 Tweet - "Had a good conversation w/ CMS Administrator Seema Verma. We discussed @CMSGov priorities & I emphasized a number of health care issues that impact South Dakota and rural providers." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 8, 2019 Tweet - "Enjoyed having lunch and taking questions at the Wessington Springs Area Community Club meeting this afternoon. We discussed a variety of issues affecting South Dakotans -- including my bill, the #TracedAct, which will help combat irritating robocalls." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 4, 2019 Tweet - "The September #JobsReport brought another month of more jobs and near record low unemployment. This is the #GoodNews we need to be spreading." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 3, 2019 Tweet - "Infrastructure is a huge part of the 5G revolution and would not be possible without the hard work of tower climbers like Brandon and Ammon of @VIKORInc, who are helping to build out next-generation infrastructure across South Dakota and the rest of the country." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 2, 2019 Tweet - "Dropped in for a meeting w Sioux Falls Mayor @PaulTenHaken to get an update on his work for the city. He has a lot of impressive plans to continue Sioux Falls down the path of economic expansion & development. Look forward to more joint efforts on issues like infrastructure & 5G." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 27, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Engel Leads Congressional Effort to Secure the Release of Detained Journalist Austin Tice Sen.John Thune, ...
Sept. 26, 2019 Continuing Appropriations Act, and Health Extenders Act of Sen.John Thune
Sept. 26, 2019 Senators Introduce Legislation to Improve Corporate Transparency and Combat Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Sept. 26, 2019 Tweet - "Thank you to Flandreau Sheriff Troy Wellman and Belle Fourche Sheriff Fred Lamphere for stopping by my office to update me on their communities and give feedback on work that can be done in Washington to better serve them." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 24, 2019 Tweet - "Had a good discussion with the Associated General Contractors of South Dakota about important improvements that Congress can help make to America's infrastructure. Thankful for the input." Sen.John Thune
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