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Politician
Jan. 22, 2018
Thune Statement on Senate Vote to End Government Shutdown
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 21, 2018
Tweet - "Democrats are preventing our troops from receiving the resources they need, and they are jeopardizing the future of a program that provides health coverage to children in need. They should end these partisan, political games and join us in funding the government. #SchumerShutdown"
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 20, 2018
Thune Statement on Funding the Government
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 18, 2018
Rounds Statement on Meeting With DHS Secretary
Sen. Mike Rounds
Jan. 17, 2018
Momentum Growing For Immigration Reform Proposal
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Jan. 11, 2018
Rounds Statement on VA Rule Change to Begin Reimbursing Veterans for Emergency Care
Sen. Mike Rounds
Jan. 11, 2018
Delegation Introduces Bill to Transfer Federal Land to Custer County, South Dakota
Sen. John Thune, ...
Jan. 9, 2018
Tweet - "I couldn't agree more. My MOBILE NOW bill would address spectrum and infrastructure issues critical to deployment of next generation telecommunications throughout the country, including in rural areas. https://www.thune.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=75B5AEA7-234B-457A-8360-3DD43D589C31 "
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 8, 2018
Tweet - "Glad @POTUS signed my bills that will aid in the ongoing battle against human trafficking."
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 8, 2018
Thune Bills to Combat Human Trafficking Signed Into Law
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 5, 2018
Let's Keep the Momentum Going
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 3, 2018
A Year of Accomplishments
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 1, 2018
Thune Statement on U.S. Trade Agreement With Mexico and Canada
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 23, 2017
Bill to Double Size of Black Hills Veterans Cemetery Passes Senate
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 22, 2017
Klobuchar, Thune Bipartisan Bills to Combat Human Trafficking in the Transportation Sector Pass House, Head to President's Desk to be Signed into Law
Sen. John Thune, ...
Dec. 22, 2017
Bill to Double Size of Black Hills Veterans Cemetery Passes Senate
Sen. Mike Rounds
Dec. 21, 2017
Rounds Statement on CFPB Decision to Delay HMDA Enforcement
Sen. Mike Rounds
Dec. 12, 2017
Tweet - "Earlier today, I met with @HHSGov nominee Alex Azar. I appreciated our discussion on rural health care in South Dakota as well as the challenges faced by the Indian Health Service."
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 6, 2017
"Restoring America's Place in the World"
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 6, 2017
Thune Presses Trump Administration to Prioritize Agriculture in NAFTA Negotiations
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 4, 2017
Thune Statement on Repeal of Flawed Train Brake Rule
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 1, 2017
Tweet - "Our economy has been growing at a sluggish 2 percent rate for the last eight years. When the economy starts moving at a faster rate, the result is better paying jobs and an increase in wages. #TaxReform"
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 17, 2017
Rounds Supports Bipartisan Agreement on Economic Growth Legislation
Sen. Mike Rounds
Nov. 15, 2017
Young- and Donnelly-Supported Bill Requiring U.S. Amateur Athletic Organizations to Report Sexual Abuse Passes Senate
Sen. John Thune, ...
Nov. 15, 2017
Letter to President Donald J. Trump - Support Iraqi Kurdistan
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Nov. 14, 2017
Senate Passes Bill Requiring U.S. Amateur Athletic Organizations, Members to Report Sexual Abuse
Sen. John Thune, ...
Nov. 14, 2017
Tweet - "Today I met with Robert Weaver, @POTUS's nominee to be director of @IHSGov, and I expressed my strong concerns about deficient IHS facilities in the Great Plains region. If confirmed, I am committed to working with him to improve this flawed agency."
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 13, 2017
Tweet - "#TaxReform is about economic growth. We've had abysmal growth rates for the last eight years, and the American people deserve better."
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 11, 2017
High Praise from Committee Republicans on Senate Tax Plan
Sen. John Thune, ...
Nov. 8, 2017
Hearing of the Senate Commerce Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Thune, Hearing on Executive Session
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 8, 2017
Hearing of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs - Opening Statement of Sen. Mike Rounds, Hearing on "The Independent Outside Audit of the Indian Health Service Act of 2017"
Sen. Mike Rounds
Nov. 8, 2017
Letter to Jeff Sessions, Attorney General - Provide Guidance on Boosting Support for Forensic Labs In Efforts to Combat Opioid Epidemic
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Nov. 3, 2017
McCain Welcomes Tech Industry Support For The Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act
Sen. John Thune, ...
Nov. 3, 2017
Commerce Leaders, Sponsors of the Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act Announce Agreement
Sen. John Thune, ...
Nov. 2, 2017
Thune, Senate Health IT Working Group Members Reintroduce Legislation to Improve Meaningful Use Program
Sen. John Thune, ...
Nov. 1, 2017
Letter to Niki Haley, US Ambassador to the United Nations - Address North Korea Cyberattacks
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 31, 2017
Thune Talks Transportation, Cyber, and Border Security Challenges with Department of Homeland Security Nominee Kirstjen Nielsen
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 31, 2017
Rounds Statement on EPA Advisory Committee Directive
Sen. Mike Rounds
Oct. 26, 2017
Finance Committee Republicans Praise Budget Passage, Paving Way for Tax Reform
Sen. John Thune, ...
Oct. 26, 2017
Letter to Nikki Haley, United States Ambassador to the United Nations - Senators Call For Next Step In Holding Iran Accountable
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 25, 2017
Klobuchar, Thune Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Reliable Home Heating Act
Sen. John Thune, ...
Oct. 23, 2017
Senators Release Draft of Wildfire Prevention Legislation
Sen. John Thune, ...
Oct. 19, 2017
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnel, Senate Majority Leader - Senators Pledge Support for Turning Senate on Full Time
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 19, 2017
Rounds Statement on Alexander/Murray Legislation
Sen. Mike Rounds
Oct. 18, 2017
Thune, Klobuchar Introduce Bill to Strengthen Reliable Home Heating Act
Sen. John Thune, ...
Oct. 16, 2017
Rounds Statement on EPA Decision to End "Sue & Settle" Practices
Sen. Mike Rounds
Oct. 12, 2017
Letter to the Hon. Lamar Alexander, Chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, the Hon. Patty Murray, Ranking Member - Renew Career and Technical Education Programs
Sen. John Thune, ...
Oct. 5, 2017
Letter to the Honorable Scott Pruitt, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator - Renewable Fuel Standards
Sen. John Thune, ...
Oct. 2, 2017
Senate Confirms FCC Chairman Ajit Pai to New FCC Term
Sen. John Thune
Sept. 28, 2017
Thune Introduces Bill to Reform TSA Aviation Security
Sen. John Thune
Date
Title
Politician
Jan. 22, 2018
Thune Statement on Senate Vote to End Government Shutdown
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 21, 2018
Tweet - "Democrats are preventing our troops from receiving the resources they need, and they are jeopardizing the future of a program that provides health coverage to children in need. They should end these partisan, political games and join us in funding the government. #SchumerShutdown"
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 20, 2018
Thune Statement on Funding the Government
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 18, 2018
Rounds Statement on Meeting With DHS Secretary
Sen.Mike Rounds
Jan. 17, 2018
Momentum Growing For Immigration Reform Proposal
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Jan. 11, 2018
Rounds Statement on VA Rule Change to Begin Reimbursing Veterans for Emergency Care
Sen.Mike Rounds
Jan. 11, 2018
Delegation Introduces Bill to Transfer Federal Land to Custer County, South Dakota
Sen.John Thune, ...
Jan. 9, 2018
Tweet - "I couldn't agree more. My MOBILE NOW bill would address spectrum and infrastructure issues critical to deployment of next generation telecommunications throughout the country, including in rural areas. https://www.thune.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=75B5AEA7-234B-457A-8360-3DD43D589C31 "
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 8, 2018
Tweet - "Glad @POTUS signed my bills that will aid in the ongoing battle against human trafficking."
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 8, 2018
Thune Bills to Combat Human Trafficking Signed Into Law
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 5, 2018
Let's Keep the Momentum Going
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 3, 2018
A Year of Accomplishments
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 1, 2018
Thune Statement on U.S. Trade Agreement With Mexico and Canada
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 23, 2017
Bill to Double Size of Black Hills Veterans Cemetery Passes Senate
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 22, 2017
Klobuchar, Thune Bipartisan Bills to Combat Human Trafficking in the Transportation Sector Pass House, Head to President's Desk to be Signed into Law
Sen.John Thune, ...
Dec. 22, 2017
Bill to Double Size of Black Hills Veterans Cemetery Passes Senate
Sen.Mike Rounds
Dec. 21, 2017
Rounds Statement on CFPB Decision to Delay HMDA Enforcement
Sen.Mike Rounds
Dec. 12, 2017
Tweet - "Earlier today, I met with @HHSGov nominee Alex Azar. I appreciated our discussion on rural health care in South Dakota as well as the challenges faced by the Indian Health Service."
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 6, 2017
"Restoring America's Place in the World"
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 6, 2017
Thune Presses Trump Administration to Prioritize Agriculture in NAFTA Negotiations
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 4, 2017
Thune Statement on Repeal of Flawed Train Brake Rule
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 1, 2017
Tweet - "Our economy has been growing at a sluggish 2 percent rate for the last eight years. When the economy starts moving at a faster rate, the result is better paying jobs and an increase in wages. #TaxReform"
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 17, 2017
Rounds Supports Bipartisan Agreement on Economic Growth Legislation
Sen.Mike Rounds
Nov. 15, 2017
Young- and Donnelly-Supported Bill Requiring U.S. Amateur Athletic Organizations to Report Sexual Abuse Passes Senate
Sen.John Thune, ...
Nov. 15, 2017
Letter to President Donald J. Trump - Support Iraqi Kurdistan
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Nov. 14, 2017
Senate Passes Bill Requiring U.S. Amateur Athletic Organizations, Members to Report Sexual Abuse
Sen.John Thune, ...
Nov. 14, 2017
Tweet - "Today I met with Robert Weaver, @POTUS's nominee to be director of @IHSGov, and I expressed my strong concerns about deficient IHS facilities in the Great Plains region. If confirmed, I am committed to working with him to improve this flawed agency."
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 13, 2017
Tweet - "#TaxReform is about economic growth. We've had abysmal growth rates for the last eight years, and the American people deserve better."
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 11, 2017
High Praise from Committee Republicans on Senate Tax Plan
Sen.John Thune, ...
Nov. 8, 2017
Hearing of the Senate Commerce Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Thune, Hearing on Executive Session
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 8, 2017
Hearing of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs - Opening Statement of Sen. Mike Rounds, Hearing on "The Independent Outside Audit of the Indian Health Service Act of 2017"
Sen.Mike Rounds
Nov. 8, 2017
Letter to Jeff Sessions, Attorney General - Provide Guidance on Boosting Support for Forensic Labs In Efforts to Combat Opioid Epidemic
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Nov. 3, 2017
McCain Welcomes Tech Industry Support For The Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act
Sen.John Thune, ...
Nov. 3, 2017
Commerce Leaders, Sponsors of the Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act Announce Agreement
Sen.John Thune, ...
Nov. 2, 2017
Thune, Senate Health IT Working Group Members Reintroduce Legislation to Improve Meaningful Use Program
Sen.John Thune, ...
Nov. 1, 2017
Letter to Niki Haley, US Ambassador to the United Nations - Address North Korea Cyberattacks
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 31, 2017
Thune Talks Transportation, Cyber, and Border Security Challenges with Department of Homeland Security Nominee Kirstjen Nielsen
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 31, 2017
Rounds Statement on EPA Advisory Committee Directive
Sen.Mike Rounds
Oct. 26, 2017
Finance Committee Republicans Praise Budget Passage, Paving Way for Tax Reform
Sen.John Thune, ...
Oct. 26, 2017
Letter to Nikki Haley, United States Ambassador to the United Nations - Senators Call For Next Step In Holding Iran Accountable
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 25, 2017
Klobuchar, Thune Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Reliable Home Heating Act
Sen.John Thune, ...
Oct. 23, 2017
Senators Release Draft of Wildfire Prevention Legislation
Sen.John Thune, ...
Oct. 19, 2017
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnel, Senate Majority Leader - Senators Pledge Support for Turning Senate on Full Time
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 19, 2017
Rounds Statement on Alexander/Murray Legislation
Sen.Mike Rounds
Oct. 18, 2017
Thune, Klobuchar Introduce Bill to Strengthen Reliable Home Heating Act
Sen.John Thune, ...
Oct. 16, 2017
Rounds Statement on EPA Decision to End "Sue & Settle" Practices
Sen.Mike Rounds
Oct. 12, 2017
Letter to the Hon. Lamar Alexander, Chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, the Hon. Patty Murray, Ranking Member - Renew Career and Technical Education Programs
Sen.John Thune, ...
Oct. 5, 2017
Letter to the Honorable Scott Pruitt, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator - Renewable Fuel Standards
Sen.John Thune, ...
Oct. 2, 2017
Senate Confirms FCC Chairman Ajit Pai to New FCC Term
Sen.John Thune
Sept. 28, 2017
Thune Introduces Bill to Reform TSA Aviation Security
Sen.John Thune
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