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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 - "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. 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. 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 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. 8, 2019 Thune Statement on POW/MIA Flag Act Being Signed Into Law 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 Rounds Joins Colleagues to Introduce Down Syndrome Discrimination by Abortion Prohibition Act Sen. Mike Rounds
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 - "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 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. 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
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 - "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. 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. 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 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. 8, 2019 Thune Statement on POW/MIA Flag Act Being Signed Into Law 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 Rounds Joins Colleagues to Introduce Down Syndrome Discrimination by Abortion Prohibition Act Sen.Mike Rounds
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 - "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 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. 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
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