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Jan. 4, 2022 Tweet: Couldn't have said it better myself, Leader Schumer. These days, @SenSchumer has changed his tune & would gladly bulldoze through historic rules to get his way. Sen. John Thune
Jan. 4, 2022 Tweet: "It'll be a doomsday for democracy." That's how @SenSchumer described eliminating the Senate filibuster when the shoe was on the other foot. Sen. John Thune
Jan. 4, 2022 Thune: Democrats Receive "F" on 2021 Report Card Sen. John Thune
Dec. 22, 2021 Letter to Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary Dept. of the Treasury - Finance Republicans Demand Treasury Analysis of OECD Agreement Sen. John Thune, ...
Dec. 21, 2021 Letter to Hon. Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State; Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Visa Processing to Address Farm Labor Shortages Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Dec. 14, 2021 Thune, Smith, Rounds, Tester Introduce Legislation to Encourage Homeownership Across Indian Country Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Dec. 10, 2021 Letter to Dr. Kilolo Kijakazi, Acting Commissioner Social Security Administration - Reopening Field Offices to the Public Sen. John Thune, ...
Dec. 9, 2021 Tweet - "I appreciate Sisseton-Wahpeton Tribal Chairman Hopkins and tribal council members taking the time to meet with me today. We had a good conversation about their infrastructure and law enforcement-related priorities." Sen. John Thune
Dec. 8, 2021 Tweet - "It may be easy for a wealthy Democrat politician to dismiss high inflation, but for families living paycheck to paycheck, the higher cost of groceries, heating, or gas can mean tough decisions -- like choosing between heating the house or filling up the car to get to work." Sen. John Thune
Dec. 5, 2021 Tweet - "Senator Bob Dole was a distinguished statesman & WWII hero who truly lived a life of purpose in service to our country. America is a better place because of his many contributions. Kimberley and I are sending prayers to Elizabeth and his entire family." Sen. John Thune
Dec. 4, 2021 Rounds Questions VA Secretary McDonough on Implementation of MISSION Act Sen. Mike Rounds
Dec. 2, 2021 Letter to Hon. Charles P. Rettig, Commissioner Internal Revenue Service - ProPublica Leak Sen. John Thune, ...
Dec. 1, 2021 Tweet - "Roe v. Wade was a bad decision, and the Supreme Court acted far outside of the Constitution when it created this precedent nearly 50 years ago. Our country was founded on the right to life, a right that should be extended to unborn children." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 30, 2021 Tweet - "Tomorrow SCOTUS will hear arguments in the Dobbs case, which offers the best opportunity in years to see Roe v. Wade overturned or modified -- something that's long overdue. I hope SCOTUS will uphold Mississippi's law and open the door to greater protection for unborn children." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 23, 2021 Letter to Chairman Maffel, Federal Maritime Commission - Crapo, Risch, Colleagues Raise Concerns Over New Container Shipping Fees at Ports Sen. John Thune, ...
Nov. 18, 2021 Letter to Hon. Debra Haaland, Secretary of the Interior - Delegation Requests Additional Funding to Address Safety Hazards for SWO Law Enforcement Sen. John Thune, ...
Nov. 11, 2021 Tweet - "Great game for #VeteransDay2021 at the @SanfordPentagon with the @USAirForce team taking on @SDCoyotesMBB . Awesome to see SD and today's patriotic crowd support our American heroes. Shout-out to CMSgt Hilmoe's beautiful rendition of our national anthem." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 11, 2021 Tweet - "In Alexandria today for the bridge naming ceremony, honoring fallen US Army SSG Gregory Wagner. It was a powerful way to commemorate #VeteransDay and honor our American heroes who have served and sacrificed to protect our freedom. Thank you, veterans!" Sen. John Thune
Nov. 9, 2021 Tweet - "It was an honor to meet Louie Bjerke, a Day County vet who served in Japan during WWII. He was a member of the Army National Guard and a volunteer firefighter for 40 years. Talk about a life filled with purpose. South Dakota is grateful for his service." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Visited the beautiful Crazy Horse Memorial in honor of Native American Heritage Month. This monument is a great tribute to the incredible contributions native communities have made to South Dakota and our nation." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 8, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Senators Write To Biden Calling For Increased Digital Trade In The Indo-Pacific Sen. John Thune, ...
Nov. 5, 2021 Letter to Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Thune Leads Republican Colleagues in Urging USDA to Reverse Decision to Include So-Called "Net Neutrality" Commitments in ReConnect Program Sen. John Thune, ...
Nov. 4, 2021 Tweet - "Giving illegal migrants taxpayer-funded settlements of nearly half a million dollars *per person* is an insult to the hard-working Americans who would pay for this outrageous plan." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 3, 2021 Tweet - "First, with relaxed border policies, President Biden sent the message that our southern border was open for all who wanted to enter. Now, he is signaling that crossing the border could mean a taxpayer-funded payout for families. Instead of solving crises, Biden just creates more." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 3, 2021 Tweet - "Deciding what's considered on the Senate floor is about priorities, and our men & women in uniform don't seem to be very high on Dems' list. There is absolutely no reason for the Senate to continue spinning its wheels while the annual defense bill languishes. Let's get to work." Sen. John Thune
Date Title Politician
Jan. 4, 2022 Tweet: Couldn't have said it better myself, Leader Schumer. These days, @SenSchumer has changed his tune & would gladly bulldoze through historic rules to get his way. Sen.John Thune
Jan. 4, 2022 Tweet: "It'll be a doomsday for democracy." That's how @SenSchumer described eliminating the Senate filibuster when the shoe was on the other foot. Sen.John Thune
Jan. 4, 2022 Thune: Democrats Receive "F" on 2021 Report Card Sen.John Thune
Dec. 22, 2021 Letter to Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary Dept. of the Treasury - Finance Republicans Demand Treasury Analysis of OECD Agreement Sen.John Thune, ...
Dec. 21, 2021 Letter to Hon. Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State; Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Visa Processing to Address Farm Labor Shortages Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Dec. 14, 2021 Thune, Smith, Rounds, Tester Introduce Legislation to Encourage Homeownership Across Indian Country Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Dec. 10, 2021 Letter to Dr. Kilolo Kijakazi, Acting Commissioner Social Security Administration - Reopening Field Offices to the Public Sen.John Thune, ...
Dec. 9, 2021 Tweet - "I appreciate Sisseton-Wahpeton Tribal Chairman Hopkins and tribal council members taking the time to meet with me today. We had a good conversation about their infrastructure and law enforcement-related priorities." Sen.John Thune
Dec. 8, 2021 Tweet - "It may be easy for a wealthy Democrat politician to dismiss high inflation, but for families living paycheck to paycheck, the higher cost of groceries, heating, or gas can mean tough decisions -- like choosing between heating the house or filling up the car to get to work." Sen.John Thune
Dec. 5, 2021 Tweet - "Senator Bob Dole was a distinguished statesman & WWII hero who truly lived a life of purpose in service to our country. America is a better place because of his many contributions. Kimberley and I are sending prayers to Elizabeth and his entire family." Sen.John Thune
Dec. 4, 2021 Rounds Questions VA Secretary McDonough on Implementation of MISSION Act Sen.Mike Rounds
Dec. 2, 2021 Letter to Hon. Charles P. Rettig, Commissioner Internal Revenue Service - ProPublica Leak Sen.John Thune, ...
Dec. 1, 2021 Tweet - "Roe v. Wade was a bad decision, and the Supreme Court acted far outside of the Constitution when it created this precedent nearly 50 years ago. Our country was founded on the right to life, a right that should be extended to unborn children." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 30, 2021 Tweet - "Tomorrow SCOTUS will hear arguments in the Dobbs case, which offers the best opportunity in years to see Roe v. Wade overturned or modified -- something that's long overdue. I hope SCOTUS will uphold Mississippi's law and open the door to greater protection for unborn children." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 23, 2021 Letter to Chairman Maffel, Federal Maritime Commission - Crapo, Risch, Colleagues Raise Concerns Over New Container Shipping Fees at Ports Sen.John Thune, ...
Nov. 18, 2021 Letter to Hon. Debra Haaland, Secretary of the Interior - Delegation Requests Additional Funding to Address Safety Hazards for SWO Law Enforcement Sen.John Thune, ...
Nov. 11, 2021 Tweet - "Great game for #VeteransDay2021 at the @SanfordPentagon with the @USAirForce team taking on @SDCoyotesMBB . Awesome to see SD and today's patriotic crowd support our American heroes. Shout-out to CMSgt Hilmoe's beautiful rendition of our national anthem." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 11, 2021 Tweet - "In Alexandria today for the bridge naming ceremony, honoring fallen US Army SSG Gregory Wagner. It was a powerful way to commemorate #VeteransDay and honor our American heroes who have served and sacrificed to protect our freedom. Thank you, veterans!" Sen.John Thune
Nov. 9, 2021 Tweet - "It was an honor to meet Louie Bjerke, a Day County vet who served in Japan during WWII. He was a member of the Army National Guard and a volunteer firefighter for 40 years. Talk about a life filled with purpose. South Dakota is grateful for his service." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Visited the beautiful Crazy Horse Memorial in honor of Native American Heritage Month. This monument is a great tribute to the incredible contributions native communities have made to South Dakota and our nation." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 8, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Senators Write To Biden Calling For Increased Digital Trade In The Indo-Pacific Sen.John Thune, ...
Nov. 5, 2021 Letter to Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Thune Leads Republican Colleagues in Urging USDA to Reverse Decision to Include So-Called "Net Neutrality" Commitments in ReConnect Program Sen.John Thune, ...
Nov. 4, 2021 Tweet - "Giving illegal migrants taxpayer-funded settlements of nearly half a million dollars *per person* is an insult to the hard-working Americans who would pay for this outrageous plan." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 3, 2021 Tweet - "First, with relaxed border policies, President Biden sent the message that our southern border was open for all who wanted to enter. Now, he is signaling that crossing the border could mean a taxpayer-funded payout for families. Instead of solving crises, Biden just creates more." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 3, 2021 Tweet - "Deciding what's considered on the Senate floor is about priorities, and our men & women in uniform don't seem to be very high on Dems' list. There is absolutely no reason for the Senate to continue spinning its wheels while the annual defense bill languishes. Let's get to work." Sen.John Thune
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