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Oct. 10, 2019 Tweet - "Sat down for interviews with @TodaysKCCR and KGFX while in Pierre today. We covered everything from #USMCA to the 5G revolution. Great discussions -- listen for them on the air." 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. 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
Oct. 1, 2019 Tweet - "The internet as we know it today has flourished under @AjitPaiFCC's light-touch approach, benefiting American consumers and entrepreneurs. Glad to see the @FCC's Restoring Internet Freedom Order was largely upheld in federal court today." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 17, 2019 Tweet - "SD is quickly becoming an epicenter for new telecom technologies, yet there's still a significant #DigitalDivide in rural USA. Thankful to have @AjitPaiFCC in SD to highlight both the important work that's already happening & steps that need to be taken to expand broadband access" Sen. John Thune
Sept. 12, 2019 Tweet - "Sat down with representatives from the South Dakota Chamber of Commerce this week to talk about everything from 5G to what our strong economy means for workforce availability. Thankful for the work they do." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 6, 2019 The Argus Leader - Taking the Senate Commerce Committee on the Road Sen. John Thune
Sept. 5, 2019 Tweet - "Good discussion at my field hearing on expanding broadband connectivity to rural areas. There are some amazing advancements being made in precision ag, & broadband is a big part of bringing along this revolutionary tech -- not to mention the benefits to health, education, and biz." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 5, 2019 Tweet - "Nebraska is a great neighbor! Thanks to my friend & colleague @SenatorFischer for participating in my field hearing. She has been a champion for broadband and all of the advancements it can bring to the ag community." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 3, 2019 Tweet - "Broadband connectivity is key for advancements in ag, education, & economic development. Access to these services shouldn't be determined by where you live, but rural areas often lack access. I'm bringing lawmakers & experts together to address this issue." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 3, 2019 Tweet - "Hosted a town hall meeting at Bad River Senior Center in Philip. We discussed: passing #USMCA & other trade deals tackling high prescription drug costs my bill that would help stop illegal robocalls other important issues affecting seniors" Sen. John Thune
Aug. 20, 2019 Tweet - "Rural America has a lot to offer, and with the potential for new and more efficient broadband infrastructure, there will be even more meaningful opportunities for advancements in health care, agriculture, education, economic development, and more." Sen. John Thune
Aug. 16, 2019 Rural America Cannot Be Overlooked Sen. John Thune
Aug. 12, 2019 Tweet - "Closing the digital divide in rural America is one of my top priorities, so I was glad to see the @FCC announce that it will invest nearly $5 million in projects throughout South Dakota, expanding broadband to hundreds of homes and businesses in the state. https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-359022A1.pdf …" Sen. John Thune
July 31, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Jerome Powell, Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System - Sens. Moran, Van Hollen Lead Colleagues in Probing Fed on Efforts to Prevent Real Estate Wire Fraud Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
July 31, 2019 Tweet - "Consumers should have the option to engage with internet platforms like Google & Facebook w/o being manipulated by secret algorithms driven by the consumer's own data. What do you think? Would you want the option to have an algorithm-free user experience? https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-06-25/thune-wants-google-and-facebook-to-have-algorithm-free-options …" Sen. John Thune
July 30, 2019 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the Department of Justice - Grassley, Senators Seek Updates & Further Action on Justice Department Efforts to Clarify Website Accessibility Under ADA Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
July 30, 2019 Rounds, Rosen Introduce Bipartisan US-Israel Cybersecurity Center of Excellence Act Sen. Mike Rounds
July 24, 2019 Letter to Hon. Jay Clayton, Chairman of the U.S Securities and Exchange Commission - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) Leads Letter to SEC Chairman Concerning Data Privacy and the Consolidated Audit Trail Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
July 18, 2019 Executive Session Sen. John Thune
July 18, 2019 A Giant Leap Into the 21st Century Sen. John Thune
July 3, 2019 Addressing Persuasive Tech on Internet Platforms Sen. John Thune
June 27, 2019 Rounds Provisions included FY 2020 NDAA Sen. Mike Rounds
June 25, 2019 Tweet - "I pressed experts from @Google, @AINowInstitute, @WolframResearch, and @HumaneTech_ on the use of algorithms by internet platforms and how they manipulate what Americans see online. One thing I find hard to explain Or watch my full questioning: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJSr2pi3keI&feature=youtu.be …" Sen. John Thune
June 25, 2019 Hearing of the Communications, Technology, Innovation, and the Internet Subcommittee of the Senate Commerce Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Thune, Hearing on "Optimizing for Engagement: Understanding the Use of Persuasive Technology on Internet Platforms." Sen. John Thune
June 17, 2019 Klobuchar, Wicker, Peters, Thune Introduce Bill to Improve Broadband Data Maps Sen. John Thune, ...
June 4, 2019 Executive Session Sen. John Thune
June 3, 2019 Thune and Schatz Reintroduce the STREAMLINE Small Cell Deployment Act Sen. John Thune
June 3, 2019 Tweet - "It's important that the federal government is a partner in efforts to advance cutting-edge technologies like 5G. With our #STREAMLINEAct, @BrianSchatz and I are putting the United States in a position to win the race to 5G. My full statement" Sen. John Thune
May 31, 2019 Dialing in on Robocall Scammers Sen. John Thune
May 23, 2019 Senate Overwhelmingly Approves Thune, Markey Bill to Crack Down on Annoying, Illegal, and Abusive Robocalls Sen. John Thune, ...
May 23, 2019 Tweet - "Glad my bipartisan bill to help stop robocall scammers and criminals passed the Senate by a vote of 97-1. Thanks to @SenMarkey for all of his work on this bill. We urge the House to take up the TRACED Act without delay. https://www.thune.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?p=press-releases&id=E4F86936-0419-48FB-BCD6-EC05CC71FE60 …" Sen. John Thune
May 23, 2019 S. 151 Sen. John Thune
May 22, 2019 U.S. Department of Commerce Invests to Provide High-Speed Research Computing for Business Growth in South Dakota Opportunity Zon Sen. John Thune, ...
May 14, 2019 Tweet - "Joined @Varneyco today to discuss my #TRACEDAct, bipartisan legislation targeting illegal robocallers, scam artists, and others who knowingly break the law." Sen. John Thune
May 10, 2019 Tweet - "Teamed up with @SenatorRounds and @DustyJohnson to urge @AjitPaiFCC and the @FCC to improve broadband availability maps. Very important for rural America." Sen. John Thune
May 9, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communication Commission - South Dakota Delegation Urges FCC to Improve Broadband Availability Maps Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
May 6, 2019 Tweet - "I agree with @SenSchumer, it's time to hang up on illegal robocalls and pass my bipartisan TRACED Act out of the Senate." Sen. John Thune
May 3, 2019 Congress Must Act to Strengthen Consumer Data Privacy Sen. John Thune
May 2, 2019 Executive Session Sen. John Thune
May 1, 2019 Thune Questions Data Privacy Experts in Commerce Committee Hearing Sen. John Thune
April 9, 2019 Colorado River Drought Contingency Plan Authorization Act Sen. John Thune
April 4, 2019 Letter to Rep. Sanford Bishop, Chairman of the Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee and Rep. Jeff Fortenberry, Ranking Member of the Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee - Davis and Spanberger Lead Bipartisan Effort to Expand Broadband Internet Access across Rural America Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
April 3, 2019 Thune Bill to Combat Illegal Robocalls Heads to Full Senate Sen. John Thune
April 3, 2019 Tweet - "I'm glad @SenateCommerce recognized the importance of my TRACED Act to combat robocalls, which is now the top consumer complaint submitted to the Federal Trade Commission, by unanimously passing the bill through committee today. https://www.thune.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=8FE14C0F-41F6-A69C-C66040CD02CA …" Sen. John Thune
April 1, 2019 Tweet - "This is not an #AprilFoolsDay joke. My #TRACEDAct would finally hold the people behind those annoying and sometimes abusive robocalls accountable. More fines Threat of prosecution More effective tools for carriers" Sen. John Thune
March 15, 2019 New Rules for A New and Evolving Economy Sen. John Thune
March 15, 2019 Tweet - "Glad to see @USDOT is moving the ball forward on the safe deployment of self-driving vehicles. Congress needs to do its part to ensure the life-saving benefits of such innovations are realized." Sen. John Thune
March 14, 2019 Letter to President Donald Trump - Senator Roberts Leads Group Calling for Certainty for Ag Biotech in China Trade Talks Sen. John Thune, ...
Date Title Politician
Oct. 10, 2019 Tweet - "Sat down for interviews with @TodaysKCCR and KGFX while in Pierre today. We covered everything from #USMCA to the 5G revolution. Great discussions -- listen for them on the air." 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. 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
Oct. 1, 2019 Tweet - "The internet as we know it today has flourished under @AjitPaiFCC's light-touch approach, benefiting American consumers and entrepreneurs. Glad to see the @FCC's Restoring Internet Freedom Order was largely upheld in federal court today." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 17, 2019 Tweet - "SD is quickly becoming an epicenter for new telecom technologies, yet there's still a significant #DigitalDivide in rural USA. Thankful to have @AjitPaiFCC in SD to highlight both the important work that's already happening & steps that need to be taken to expand broadband access" Sen.John Thune
Sept. 12, 2019 Tweet - "Sat down with representatives from the South Dakota Chamber of Commerce this week to talk about everything from 5G to what our strong economy means for workforce availability. Thankful for the work they do." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 6, 2019 The Argus Leader - Taking the Senate Commerce Committee on the Road Sen.John Thune
Sept. 5, 2019 Tweet - "Good discussion at my field hearing on expanding broadband connectivity to rural areas. There are some amazing advancements being made in precision ag, & broadband is a big part of bringing along this revolutionary tech -- not to mention the benefits to health, education, and biz." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 5, 2019 Tweet - "Nebraska is a great neighbor! Thanks to my friend & colleague @SenatorFischer for participating in my field hearing. She has been a champion for broadband and all of the advancements it can bring to the ag community." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 3, 2019 Tweet - "Broadband connectivity is key for advancements in ag, education, & economic development. Access to these services shouldn't be determined by where you live, but rural areas often lack access. I'm bringing lawmakers & experts together to address this issue." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 3, 2019 Tweet - "Hosted a town hall meeting at Bad River Senior Center in Philip. We discussed: passing #USMCA & other trade deals tackling high prescription drug costs my bill that would help stop illegal robocalls other important issues affecting seniors" Sen.John Thune
Aug. 20, 2019 Tweet - "Rural America has a lot to offer, and with the potential for new and more efficient broadband infrastructure, there will be even more meaningful opportunities for advancements in health care, agriculture, education, economic development, and more." Sen.John Thune
Aug. 16, 2019 Rural America Cannot Be Overlooked Sen.John Thune
Aug. 12, 2019 Tweet - "Closing the digital divide in rural America is one of my top priorities, so I was glad to see the @FCC announce that it will invest nearly $5 million in projects throughout South Dakota, expanding broadband to hundreds of homes and businesses in the state. https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-359022A1.pdf …" Sen.John Thune
July 31, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Jerome Powell, Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System - Sens. Moran, Van Hollen Lead Colleagues in Probing Fed on Efforts to Prevent Real Estate Wire Fraud Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
July 31, 2019 Tweet - "Consumers should have the option to engage with internet platforms like Google & Facebook w/o being manipulated by secret algorithms driven by the consumer's own data. What do you think? Would you want the option to have an algorithm-free user experience? https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-06-25/thune-wants-google-and-facebook-to-have-algorithm-free-options …" Sen.John Thune
July 30, 2019 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the Department of Justice - Grassley, Senators Seek Updates & Further Action on Justice Department Efforts to Clarify Website Accessibility Under ADA Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
July 30, 2019 Rounds, Rosen Introduce Bipartisan US-Israel Cybersecurity Center of Excellence Act Sen.Mike Rounds
July 24, 2019 Letter to Hon. Jay Clayton, Chairman of the U.S Securities and Exchange Commission - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) Leads Letter to SEC Chairman Concerning Data Privacy and the Consolidated Audit Trail Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
July 18, 2019 Executive Session Sen.John Thune
July 18, 2019 A Giant Leap Into the 21st Century Sen.John Thune
July 3, 2019 Addressing Persuasive Tech on Internet Platforms Sen.John Thune
June 27, 2019 Rounds Provisions included FY 2020 NDAA Sen.Mike Rounds
June 25, 2019 Tweet - "I pressed experts from @Google, @AINowInstitute, @WolframResearch, and @HumaneTech_ on the use of algorithms by internet platforms and how they manipulate what Americans see online. One thing I find hard to explain Or watch my full questioning: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJSr2pi3keI&feature=youtu.be …" Sen.John Thune
June 25, 2019 Hearing of the Communications, Technology, Innovation, and the Internet Subcommittee of the Senate Commerce Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Thune, Hearing on "Optimizing for Engagement: Understanding the Use of Persuasive Technology on Internet Platforms." Sen.John Thune
June 17, 2019 Klobuchar, Wicker, Peters, Thune Introduce Bill to Improve Broadband Data Maps Sen.John Thune, ...
June 4, 2019 Executive Session Sen.John Thune
June 3, 2019 Thune and Schatz Reintroduce the STREAMLINE Small Cell Deployment Act Sen.John Thune
June 3, 2019 Tweet - "It's important that the federal government is a partner in efforts to advance cutting-edge technologies like 5G. With our #STREAMLINEAct, @BrianSchatz and I are putting the United States in a position to win the race to 5G. My full statement" Sen.John Thune
May 31, 2019 Dialing in on Robocall Scammers Sen.John Thune
May 23, 2019 Senate Overwhelmingly Approves Thune, Markey Bill to Crack Down on Annoying, Illegal, and Abusive Robocalls Sen.John Thune, ...
May 23, 2019 Tweet - "Glad my bipartisan bill to help stop robocall scammers and criminals passed the Senate by a vote of 97-1. Thanks to @SenMarkey for all of his work on this bill. We urge the House to take up the TRACED Act without delay. https://www.thune.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?p=press-releases&id=E4F86936-0419-48FB-BCD6-EC05CC71FE60 …" Sen.John Thune
May 23, 2019 S. 151 Sen.John Thune
May 22, 2019 U.S. Department of Commerce Invests to Provide High-Speed Research Computing for Business Growth in South Dakota Opportunity Zon Sen.John Thune, ...
May 14, 2019 Tweet - "Joined @Varneyco today to discuss my #TRACEDAct, bipartisan legislation targeting illegal robocallers, scam artists, and others who knowingly break the law." Sen.John Thune
May 10, 2019 Tweet - "Teamed up with @SenatorRounds and @DustyJohnson to urge @AjitPaiFCC and the @FCC to improve broadband availability maps. Very important for rural America." Sen.John Thune
May 9, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communication Commission - South Dakota Delegation Urges FCC to Improve Broadband Availability Maps Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
May 6, 2019 Tweet - "I agree with @SenSchumer, it's time to hang up on illegal robocalls and pass my bipartisan TRACED Act out of the Senate." Sen.John Thune
May 3, 2019 Congress Must Act to Strengthen Consumer Data Privacy Sen.John Thune
May 2, 2019 Executive Session Sen.John Thune
May 1, 2019 Thune Questions Data Privacy Experts in Commerce Committee Hearing Sen.John Thune
April 9, 2019 Colorado River Drought Contingency Plan Authorization Act Sen.John Thune
April 4, 2019 Letter to Rep. Sanford Bishop, Chairman of the Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee and Rep. Jeff Fortenberry, Ranking Member of the Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee - Davis and Spanberger Lead Bipartisan Effort to Expand Broadband Internet Access across Rural America Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
April 3, 2019 Thune Bill to Combat Illegal Robocalls Heads to Full Senate Sen.John Thune
April 3, 2019 Tweet - "I'm glad @SenateCommerce recognized the importance of my TRACED Act to combat robocalls, which is now the top consumer complaint submitted to the Federal Trade Commission, by unanimously passing the bill through committee today. https://www.thune.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=8FE14C0F-41F6-A69C-C66040CD02CA …" Sen.John Thune
April 1, 2019 Tweet - "This is not an #AprilFoolsDay joke. My #TRACEDAct would finally hold the people behind those annoying and sometimes abusive robocalls accountable. More fines Threat of prosecution More effective tools for carriers" Sen.John Thune
March 15, 2019 New Rules for A New and Evolving Economy Sen.John Thune
March 15, 2019 Tweet - "Glad to see @USDOT is moving the ball forward on the safe deployment of self-driving vehicles. Congress needs to do its part to ensure the life-saving benefits of such innovations are realized." Sen.John Thune
March 14, 2019 Letter to President Donald Trump - Senator Roberts Leads Group Calling for Certainty for Ag Biotech in China Trade Talks Sen.John Thune, ...
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