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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
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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