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Nov. 28, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the Senate and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Minority Leader of the Senate - Wyden, Crapo Lead Bipartisan call to Reauthorize Secure Rural Schools Funding in Year-end Legislation
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Nov. 27, 2018
Executive Session
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 27, 2018
Tweet - "It's been nearly a year since #TaxReform became law, and we are already seeing robust economic growth, among other positive results for the American people."
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 31, 2018
Promises Made and Promises Kept
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 26, 2018
Delivering Results
Sen. Mike Rounds
Oct. 11, 2018
Tweet - "I joined @RonWyden in reintroducing legislation that would prevent duplicative taxes on digital goods and services, including mobile music, books, movies, and app downloads, as well as cloud computing services."
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 11, 2018
Thune, Wyden Reintroduce Bill to Protect Innovative Digital Goods and Services from Multiple and Discriminatory Taxes
Sen. John Thune, ...
Oct. 11, 2018
Wyden, Thune Reintroduce Bill to Protect Innovative Digital Goods and Services
Sen. John Thune, ...
Oct. 10, 2018
Executive Calendar
Sen. John Thune
Sept. 25, 2018
Executive Session
Sen. John Thune
Sept. 22, 2018
House and Senate Committee Leaders Announce Agreement on Long-term FAA and Disaster Program Reform Legislation
Sen. John Thune, ...
Sept. 20, 2018
Tax Fairness in South Dakota
Sen. Mike Rounds
Sept. 19, 2018
Tweet - "Since the landmark Tax Cuts and Jobs Act became law at the end of last year, nearly 1.7 million jobs have been created nationwide, and 4 million have been created since the Republican-led Congress and the president joined forces in 2017."
Sen. John Thune
Sept. 11, 2018
Tweet - "One of many results of the pro-growth, pro-jobs agenda the Republican-led Congress and the administration have been pursuing. #TaxReform #CuttingRedTape"
Sen. John Thune
Aug. 24, 2018
Tweet - "Republican economic policies are working. #TaxReform"
Sen. John Thune
Aug. 21, 2018
Tweet - "#TaxReform improved the playing field for American workers and businesses -- and now we're seeing the results."
Sen. John Thune
Aug. 21, 2018
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2019--Continued
Sen. John Thune
Aug. 16, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and the Hon. David Kautter, Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Tax Policy and Acting Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Finance Committee Republicans Clarify Congressional Intent of Certain Provisions in New Tax Law
Sen. John Thune, ...
Aug. 1, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Name Ambassador to the OECD to Defend U.S. Tax Interests Abroad
Sen. John Thune, ...
Aug. 1, 2018
Rounds: Senate Continues to Make Progress on Being More Accountable to American Taxpayers
Sen. Mike Rounds
July 27, 2018
Tweet - "ICYMI: Today's news that the economy is continuing to gain strength is more evidence that Republicans' pro-growth, pro-jobs agenda is working for the American people. #TaxCutsAndJobsAct #TaxReform"
Sen. John Thune
July 17, 2018
Rounds Questions Fed Chair on Economic Growth During Banking Committee Hearing
Sen. Mike Rounds
July 9, 2018
Tweet - "More good news for South Dakotans as a result of #TaxReform. @bhenergy plans to refund more than $7.6 million to South Dakota customers this year and reduce rates by $8.9 million for 2019 and each year thereafter -- a 12% reduction on consumers' bills."
Sen. John Thune
June 25, 2018
Rounds Statement on Senate Passage of Three Appropriation Bills
Sen. Mike Rounds
June 22, 2018
Tweet - "Six months after #TaxReform became law, the economic signs continue to point toward growth and opportunity, and I believe there's only more to come. More in my column"
Sen. John Thune
June 22, 2018
Tax Reform: Six Months Later
Sen. John Thune
June 21, 2018
Energy and Water, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2019
Sen. Mike Rounds
June 21, 2018
Rounds Statement on Supreme Court's Decision on South Dakota v. Wayfair
Sen. Mike Rounds
June 19, 2018
Rounds, Colleagues Urge Senate to Pass the Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs
Sen. Mike Rounds
June 13, 2018
Tweet - "In the last 18 months, we've passed #TaxReform, rolled back burdensome regulations, confirmed a record number of circuit court judges, combatted opioid abuse, and more. There's more work to be done, and I look forward to delivering more positive results."
Sen. John Thune
June 8, 2018
Big Wins for the American People
Sen. John Thune
June 7, 2018
Tweet - "The American people are seeing the benefits of #TaxReform - Higher wages - Better retirement benefits - Bonuses - Increased investment - New jobs"
Sen. John Thune
June 1, 2018
Tweet - "Promise made, promise delivered: More than 1 million jobs have been created since the #TaxCutsAndJobsAct became law. More people are working, and the economy is continuing to grow."
Sen. John Thune
May 31, 2018
Tweet - "South Dakota's AaLadin Industries is a great example of the 500+ companies nationwide that are passing expanded benefits, like bonuses and wage increases, on to their employees as a result of the #TaxCutsAndJobsAct."
Sen. John Thune
May 30, 2018
Tweet - "Toured AaLadin industries in Elk Point this afternoon. A great SD company, and one of more than 500 companies nationwide that has offered its employees bonuses and wage increases as a result of the #TaxCutsandJobsAct."
Sen. John Thune
May 25, 2018
Rounds Statement on Committee Passage of Annual Defense Authorization Bill
Sen. Mike Rounds
May 4, 2018
Tweet - "The unemployment rate is at its lowest level in nearly two decades, and hundreds of thousands of jobs have been created in just the few short months after the #TaxCutsAndJobsAct became law. This is great news for American workers."
Sen. John Thune
May 3, 2018
Rounds: Small Businesses are the Heartbeat of the American Economy
Sen. Mike Rounds
May 1, 2018
Tweet - "It's #SmallBusinessWeek, which means we're celebrating the storefronts that line Main Streets across the nation for their many contributions to our communities. And in the months after #TaxReform, small business optimism is at a record high -- good news for workers and consumers."
Sen. John Thune
April 25, 2018
Republicans Report on New Tax Law's Benefits at Finance Committee Hearing
Sen. John Thune, ...
April 24, 2018
Hearing of the Senate Armed Services - Posture of the Department of the Air Force
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
April 24, 2018
Tweet - "Since #TaxReform became law, over 500 companies have announced investments in their employees. We're seeing positive outcomes at a local level, too. In S.D., @bank_great, @AaLadinClean, and @bhenergy have announced benefits for employees and customers thanks to the new tax law."
Sen. John Thune
April 20, 2018
Tweet - "Today I joined the Watertown Chamber of Commerce for a #TaxReform Q&A session to discuss how the #TaxCutsAndJobsAct will continue to benefit middle-income South Dakotans."
Sen. John Thune
April 19, 2018
Tax Reform on Tax Day: What They're Saying
Sen. John Thune, ...
April 19, 2018
Tweet - "It's "when,' not "if' Congress votes on making the individual tax cuts permanent. When we do, I hope my Democrat colleagues don't stand in the way of providing this important certainty to American families. #TaxCutsAndJobsAct"
Sen. John Thune
April 17, 2018
Tweet - "Next year, according to the most recent data, tens of thousands of South Dakota families will benefit from the doubling of the child tax credit. #TaxDay"
Sen. John Thune
April 17, 2018
Tweet - "This is the last year that Americans will need to file their taxes under the old system. Under the #TaxCutsandJobsAct, a typical family of four will see a tax cut of more than $2,000. #OutWithTheOldInWithTheNew"
Sen. John Thune
April 17, 2018
Tweet - "When you file your taxes next year, you'll notice the standard deduction has been nearly doubled. Thanks to the #TaxCutsandJobsAct, that means you'll be able to keep more of your hard-earned money. #TaxDay"
Sen. John Thune
April 17, 2018
On Tax Day, Thune Highlights How Tax Reform Benefits South Dakota Families
Sen. John Thune
April 17, 2018
Providing for Congressional Disapproval of A Rule Submitted By Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection
Sen. John Thune
Date
Title
Politician
Nov. 28, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the Senate and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Minority Leader of the Senate - Wyden, Crapo Lead Bipartisan call to Reauthorize Secure Rural Schools Funding in Year-end Legislation
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Nov. 27, 2018
Executive Session
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 27, 2018
Tweet - "It's been nearly a year since #TaxReform became law, and we are already seeing robust economic growth, among other positive results for the American people."
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 31, 2018
Promises Made and Promises Kept
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 26, 2018
Delivering Results
Sen.Mike Rounds
Oct. 11, 2018
Tweet - "I joined @RonWyden in reintroducing legislation that would prevent duplicative taxes on digital goods and services, including mobile music, books, movies, and app downloads, as well as cloud computing services."
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 11, 2018
Thune, Wyden Reintroduce Bill to Protect Innovative Digital Goods and Services from Multiple and Discriminatory Taxes
Sen.John Thune, ...
Oct. 11, 2018
Wyden, Thune Reintroduce Bill to Protect Innovative Digital Goods and Services
Sen.John Thune, ...
Oct. 10, 2018
Executive Calendar
Sen.John Thune
Sept. 25, 2018
Executive Session
Sen.John Thune
Sept. 22, 2018
House and Senate Committee Leaders Announce Agreement on Long-term FAA and Disaster Program Reform Legislation
Sen.John Thune, ...
Sept. 20, 2018
Tax Fairness in South Dakota
Sen.Mike Rounds
Sept. 19, 2018
Tweet - "Since the landmark Tax Cuts and Jobs Act became law at the end of last year, nearly 1.7 million jobs have been created nationwide, and 4 million have been created since the Republican-led Congress and the president joined forces in 2017."
Sen.John Thune
Sept. 11, 2018
Tweet - "One of many results of the pro-growth, pro-jobs agenda the Republican-led Congress and the administration have been pursuing. #TaxReform #CuttingRedTape"
Sen.John Thune
Aug. 24, 2018
Tweet - "Republican economic policies are working. #TaxReform"
Sen.John Thune
Aug. 21, 2018
Tweet - "#TaxReform improved the playing field for American workers and businesses -- and now we're seeing the results."
Sen.John Thune
Aug. 21, 2018
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2019--Continued
Sen.John Thune
Aug. 16, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and the Hon. David Kautter, Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Tax Policy and Acting Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Finance Committee Republicans Clarify Congressional Intent of Certain Provisions in New Tax Law
Sen.John Thune, ...
Aug. 1, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Name Ambassador to the OECD to Defend U.S. Tax Interests Abroad
Sen.John Thune, ...
Aug. 1, 2018
Rounds: Senate Continues to Make Progress on Being More Accountable to American Taxpayers
Sen.Mike Rounds
July 27, 2018
Tweet - "ICYMI: Today's news that the economy is continuing to gain strength is more evidence that Republicans' pro-growth, pro-jobs agenda is working for the American people. #TaxCutsAndJobsAct #TaxReform"
Sen.John Thune
July 17, 2018
Rounds Questions Fed Chair on Economic Growth During Banking Committee Hearing
Sen.Mike Rounds
July 9, 2018
Tweet - "More good news for South Dakotans as a result of #TaxReform. @bhenergy plans to refund more than $7.6 million to South Dakota customers this year and reduce rates by $8.9 million for 2019 and each year thereafter -- a 12% reduction on consumers' bills."
Sen.John Thune
June 25, 2018
Rounds Statement on Senate Passage of Three Appropriation Bills
Sen.Mike Rounds
June 22, 2018
Tweet - "Six months after #TaxReform became law, the economic signs continue to point toward growth and opportunity, and I believe there's only more to come. More in my column"
Sen.John Thune
June 22, 2018
Tax Reform: Six Months Later
Sen.John Thune
June 21, 2018
Energy and Water, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2019
Sen.Mike Rounds
June 21, 2018
Rounds Statement on Supreme Court's Decision on South Dakota v. Wayfair
Sen.Mike Rounds
June 19, 2018
Rounds, Colleagues Urge Senate to Pass the Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs
Sen.Mike Rounds
June 13, 2018
Tweet - "In the last 18 months, we've passed #TaxReform, rolled back burdensome regulations, confirmed a record number of circuit court judges, combatted opioid abuse, and more. There's more work to be done, and I look forward to delivering more positive results."
Sen.John Thune
June 8, 2018
Big Wins for the American People
Sen.John Thune
June 7, 2018
Tweet - "The American people are seeing the benefits of #TaxReform - Higher wages - Better retirement benefits - Bonuses - Increased investment - New jobs"
Sen.John Thune
June 1, 2018
Tweet - "Promise made, promise delivered: More than 1 million jobs have been created since the #TaxCutsAndJobsAct became law. More people are working, and the economy is continuing to grow."
Sen.John Thune
May 31, 2018
Tweet - "South Dakota's AaLadin Industries is a great example of the 500+ companies nationwide that are passing expanded benefits, like bonuses and wage increases, on to their employees as a result of the #TaxCutsAndJobsAct."
Sen.John Thune
May 30, 2018
Tweet - "Toured AaLadin industries in Elk Point this afternoon. A great SD company, and one of more than 500 companies nationwide that has offered its employees bonuses and wage increases as a result of the #TaxCutsandJobsAct."
Sen.John Thune
May 25, 2018
Rounds Statement on Committee Passage of Annual Defense Authorization Bill
Sen.Mike Rounds
May 4, 2018
Tweet - "The unemployment rate is at its lowest level in nearly two decades, and hundreds of thousands of jobs have been created in just the few short months after the #TaxCutsAndJobsAct became law. This is great news for American workers."
Sen.John Thune
May 3, 2018
Rounds: Small Businesses are the Heartbeat of the American Economy
Sen.Mike Rounds
May 1, 2018
Tweet - "It's #SmallBusinessWeek, which means we're celebrating the storefronts that line Main Streets across the nation for their many contributions to our communities. And in the months after #TaxReform, small business optimism is at a record high -- good news for workers and consumers."
Sen.John Thune
April 25, 2018
Republicans Report on New Tax Law's Benefits at Finance Committee Hearing
Sen.John Thune, ...
April 24, 2018
Hearing of the Senate Armed Services - Posture of the Department of the Air Force
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
April 24, 2018
Tweet - "Since #TaxReform became law, over 500 companies have announced investments in their employees. We're seeing positive outcomes at a local level, too. In S.D., @bank_great, @AaLadinClean, and @bhenergy have announced benefits for employees and customers thanks to the new tax law."
Sen.John Thune
April 20, 2018
Tweet - "Today I joined the Watertown Chamber of Commerce for a #TaxReform Q&A session to discuss how the #TaxCutsAndJobsAct will continue to benefit middle-income South Dakotans."
Sen.John Thune
April 19, 2018
Tax Reform on Tax Day: What They're Saying
Sen.John Thune, ...
April 19, 2018
Tweet - "It's "when,' not "if' Congress votes on making the individual tax cuts permanent. When we do, I hope my Democrat colleagues don't stand in the way of providing this important certainty to American families. #TaxCutsAndJobsAct"
Sen.John Thune
April 17, 2018
Tweet - "Next year, according to the most recent data, tens of thousands of South Dakota families will benefit from the doubling of the child tax credit. #TaxDay"
Sen.John Thune
April 17, 2018
Tweet - "This is the last year that Americans will need to file their taxes under the old system. Under the #TaxCutsandJobsAct, a typical family of four will see a tax cut of more than $2,000. #OutWithTheOldInWithTheNew"
Sen.John Thune
April 17, 2018
Tweet - "When you file your taxes next year, you'll notice the standard deduction has been nearly doubled. Thanks to the #TaxCutsandJobsAct, that means you'll be able to keep more of your hard-earned money. #TaxDay"
Sen.John Thune
April 17, 2018
On Tax Day, Thune Highlights How Tax Reform Benefits South Dakota Families
Sen.John Thune
April 17, 2018
Providing for Congressional Disapproval of A Rule Submitted By Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection
Sen.John Thune
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