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March 13, 2019
Thune, Wyden Reintroduce Bill to Protect Innovative Digital Goods and Services from Multiple and Discriminatory Taxes
Sen. John Thune, ...
March 12, 2019
Hearing of the Communications, Technology, Innovation, and the Internet Subcommittee for the Senate Commerce Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Thune, Hearing on Rural Broadband Access
Sen. John Thune
March 5, 2019
Tweet - "You know you're onto something when attorneys general from all 50 states, plus D.C. and three U.S. territories, all agree on an issue. It's time to crack down on illegal and abusive robocalls and pass my bipartisan TRACED Act."
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 27, 2019
Hearing of the Communications, Technology, Innovation, and the Internet Subcommittee for the Senate Commerce Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Thune, Hearing on Policy Principles for a Federal Data Privacy Framework in the United States
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 26, 2019
Tweet - "Google, a company that touts "transparency is a core value of our approach," must answer to Congress for failing to disclose to its consumers a hidden microphone on its Nest Secure product. See the letter I signed with other @SenateCommerce leaders here: https://www.commerce.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=F70C39BB-FDDC-4D9F-9478-3050A3DEAD08 "
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 25, 2019
Letter to Mr. Sundar Pichai, Chief Executive Officer of Google - Commerce Leaders Seek Answers on Google Nest Undisclosed Microphones
Sen. John Thune, ...
Feb. 13, 2019
Thune Discusses South Dakota's Role in Delivering High-Speed Broadband Services, Including 5G Technology
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 6, 2019
Thune Discusses State of 5G Technology in Commerce Hearing
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 25, 2019
Argus Leader - There's One Thing We Can All Agree On
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 17, 2019
Thune, Markey Reintroduce Bill to Crack Down on Illegal Robocall Scams
Sen. John Thune, ...
Jan. 17, 2019
Rounds to Chair Armed Services Cybersecurity Subcommittee in 116th Congress
Sen. Mike Rounds
Jan. 11, 2019
Thune to Lead Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, Innovation, and the Internet
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 11, 2019
Thune: Ready to Hit the Ground Running
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 9, 2019
Tweet - "I've fought for years to lay the groundwork to bring the world's fastest internet to South Dakota, and with last night's city council vote, Sioux Falls is officially ready to make 5G internet a reality. Thanks to @paultenhaken for encouraging 5G development in the state."
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 2, 2019
Thune Statement on FCC Confirmations
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 14, 2018
Thune and Nelson Applaud Senate Passage of the National Quantum Initiative Act
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 12, 2018
Thune and Markey Applaud FCC Reassigned Number Database
Sen. John Thune, ...
Dec. 12, 2018
Thune Applauds FCC Action on Rural Broadband Deployment
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 3, 2018
Letter to Arne Sorenson, President and CEO of Marriott International - Commerce Committee Leaders Seek Answers on Marriott Data Breach
Sen. John Thune, ...
Nov. 21, 2018
Thune and Markey Applaud FCC Action on Reassigned Number Database
Sen. John Thune, ...
Nov. 16, 2018
Bipartisan TRACED Act Cracks Down on Illegal Robocall Scams
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 16, 2018
Bipartisan TRACED Act Cracks Down on Illegal Robocall Scams
Sen. John Thune, ...
Nov. 16, 2018
Tweet - "This week I introduced the TRACED Act, which targets robocall scams and other intentional violations of telemarketing laws so that when authorities do catch violators, they can be held accountable. More"
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 12, 2018
Hearing of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Thune, Hearing on The Race to 5G: A View from the Field
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. 11, 2018
Tweet - "Looking forward to tomorrow and hearing more about your perspective on what we can do to bring the world's fastest internet to South Dakota."
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 11, 2018
Letter to Mr. Sundar Pichai, Chief Executive Officer of Google Inc. - Google+ Memo on Vulnerability
Sen. John Thune, ...
Oct. 10, 2018
Hearing of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Thune, Hearing on Consumer Data Privacy: Examining Lessons From the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation and the California Consumer Privacy Act
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 5, 2018
15th Annual National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Sen. Mike Rounds
Oct. 4, 2018
Hearing of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Thune, Hearing on Broadband: Opportunities and Challenges in Rural America
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 3, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Delegation Urges FCC to Restore Predictability to Universal Service Fund's High Cost Program Budget
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Sept. 28, 2018
Thune Speaks at White House 5G Summit
Sen. John Thune
Sept. 28, 2018
South Dakota Can Be the Leader in 5G
Sen. John Thune
Sept. 26, 2018
Tweet - "Earlier today, I led a @SenateCommerce hearing examining data privacy policies at top technology and communications firms and the current state of consumer data privacy. More from the hearing"
Sen. John Thune
Sept. 26, 2018
Hearing of the Cybersecurity and Personnel Subcommittee of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Rounds, Hearing on Reviewing DOD Cyber Operational Readiness
Sen. Mike Rounds
Sept. 26, 2018
Hearing of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Thune, Hearing on Examining Safeguards for Consumer Data Privacy
Sen. John Thune
Aug. 16, 2018
Oversight of the Federal Communications Commission - Chairman John Thune
Sen. John Thune
Aug. 16, 2018
In Win for Rural Consumers, Klobuchar, Thune, Tester Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Call Completion Takes Effect
Sen. John Thune, ...
Aug. 3, 2018
Rounds, Whitehouse, Alexander, Booker Introduce IMAGINE Act to Spur Use of Innovative Materials in Rebuilding American Infrastructure
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
July 27, 2018
The Global Race Toward 5G
Sen. John Thune
July 27, 2018
Tweet - "Being pioneers in 5G mobile broadband technology will strengthen our economy, help businesses succeed, and give consumers access to the world's best mobile technology. Read more on my effort to ensure the United States wins this critical race:"
Sen. John Thune
July 26, 2018
Dallas News - U.S. Must Win the Race Against China and Europe on Quantum Computing
Sen. John Thune, ...
July 25, 2018
The Race to 5G: Exploring Spectrum Needs to Maintain U.S. Global Leadership - Chairman John Thune Majority Statement
Sen. John Thune
July 25, 2018
Thune Leads Commerce Committee Hearing Exploring American Leadership in Global 5G Race
Sen. John Thune
July 24, 2018
Tweet - "I appreciated the opportunity to discuss the importance of rural broadband and transportation with @SDCattlemen this morning. In S.D., there are four times as many cattle as there are people, which is why the livestock industry is critical to "moo"ving our state's economy."
Sen. John Thune
July 19, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Thune and Markey Outline Opportunity for FCC Action on Reassigned Numbers Database to Combat Unwanted Robocalls and Robotexts
Sen. John Thune, ...
July 17, 2018
Letter to Roberta Stempfley, Director, The Software Engineering Institute - Follow Up on Spectre and Meltdown Vulnerabilities
Sen. John Thune, ...
July 10, 2018
Letter to Mr. Larry Page, CEO, Alphabet Inc. - Committee Leaders Seek Information on Google's Data Privacy Policies
Sen. John Thune, ...
June 28, 2018
Thune and Schatz Introduce the STREAMLINE Small Cell Deployment Act
Sen. John Thune, ...
Date
Title
Politician
March 13, 2019
Thune, Wyden Reintroduce Bill to Protect Innovative Digital Goods and Services from Multiple and Discriminatory Taxes
Sen.John Thune, ...
March 12, 2019
Hearing of the Communications, Technology, Innovation, and the Internet Subcommittee for the Senate Commerce Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Thune, Hearing on Rural Broadband Access
Sen.John Thune
March 5, 2019
Tweet - "You know you're onto something when attorneys general from all 50 states, plus D.C. and three U.S. territories, all agree on an issue. It's time to crack down on illegal and abusive robocalls and pass my bipartisan TRACED Act."
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 27, 2019
Hearing of the Communications, Technology, Innovation, and the Internet Subcommittee for the Senate Commerce Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Thune, Hearing on Policy Principles for a Federal Data Privacy Framework in the United States
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 26, 2019
Tweet - "Google, a company that touts "transparency is a core value of our approach," must answer to Congress for failing to disclose to its consumers a hidden microphone on its Nest Secure product. See the letter I signed with other @SenateCommerce leaders here: https://www.commerce.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=F70C39BB-FDDC-4D9F-9478-3050A3DEAD08 "
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 25, 2019
Letter to Mr. Sundar Pichai, Chief Executive Officer of Google - Commerce Leaders Seek Answers on Google Nest Undisclosed Microphones
Sen.John Thune, ...
Feb. 13, 2019
Thune Discusses South Dakota's Role in Delivering High-Speed Broadband Services, Including 5G Technology
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 6, 2019
Thune Discusses State of 5G Technology in Commerce Hearing
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 25, 2019
Argus Leader - There's One Thing We Can All Agree On
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 17, 2019
Thune, Markey Reintroduce Bill to Crack Down on Illegal Robocall Scams
Sen.John Thune, ...
Jan. 17, 2019
Rounds to Chair Armed Services Cybersecurity Subcommittee in 116th Congress
Sen.Mike Rounds
Jan. 11, 2019
Thune to Lead Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, Innovation, and the Internet
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 11, 2019
Thune: Ready to Hit the Ground Running
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 9, 2019
Tweet - "I've fought for years to lay the groundwork to bring the world's fastest internet to South Dakota, and with last night's city council vote, Sioux Falls is officially ready to make 5G internet a reality. Thanks to @paultenhaken for encouraging 5G development in the state."
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 2, 2019
Thune Statement on FCC Confirmations
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 14, 2018
Thune and Nelson Applaud Senate Passage of the National Quantum Initiative Act
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 12, 2018
Thune and Markey Applaud FCC Reassigned Number Database
Sen.John Thune, ...
Dec. 12, 2018
Thune Applauds FCC Action on Rural Broadband Deployment
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 3, 2018
Letter to Arne Sorenson, President and CEO of Marriott International - Commerce Committee Leaders Seek Answers on Marriott Data Breach
Sen.John Thune, ...
Nov. 21, 2018
Thune and Markey Applaud FCC Action on Reassigned Number Database
Sen.John Thune, ...
Nov. 16, 2018
Bipartisan TRACED Act Cracks Down on Illegal Robocall Scams
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 16, 2018
Bipartisan TRACED Act Cracks Down on Illegal Robocall Scams
Sen.John Thune, ...
Nov. 16, 2018
Tweet - "This week I introduced the TRACED Act, which targets robocall scams and other intentional violations of telemarketing laws so that when authorities do catch violators, they can be held accountable. More"
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 12, 2018
Hearing of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Thune, Hearing on The Race to 5G: A View from the Field
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. 11, 2018
Tweet - "Looking forward to tomorrow and hearing more about your perspective on what we can do to bring the world's fastest internet to South Dakota."
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 11, 2018
Letter to Mr. Sundar Pichai, Chief Executive Officer of Google Inc. - Google+ Memo on Vulnerability
Sen.John Thune, ...
Oct. 10, 2018
Hearing of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Thune, Hearing on Consumer Data Privacy: Examining Lessons From the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation and the California Consumer Privacy Act
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 5, 2018
15th Annual National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Sen.Mike Rounds
Oct. 4, 2018
Hearing of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Thune, Hearing on Broadband: Opportunities and Challenges in Rural America
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 3, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Delegation Urges FCC to Restore Predictability to Universal Service Fund's High Cost Program Budget
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Sept. 28, 2018
Thune Speaks at White House 5G Summit
Sen.John Thune
Sept. 28, 2018
South Dakota Can Be the Leader in 5G
Sen.John Thune
Sept. 26, 2018
Tweet - "Earlier today, I led a @SenateCommerce hearing examining data privacy policies at top technology and communications firms and the current state of consumer data privacy. More from the hearing"
Sen.John Thune
Sept. 26, 2018
Hearing of the Cybersecurity and Personnel Subcommittee of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Rounds, Hearing on Reviewing DOD Cyber Operational Readiness
Sen.Mike Rounds
Sept. 26, 2018
Hearing of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Thune, Hearing on Examining Safeguards for Consumer Data Privacy
Sen.John Thune
Aug. 16, 2018
Oversight of the Federal Communications Commission - Chairman John Thune
Sen.John Thune
Aug. 16, 2018
In Win for Rural Consumers, Klobuchar, Thune, Tester Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Call Completion Takes Effect
Sen.John Thune, ...
Aug. 3, 2018
Rounds, Whitehouse, Alexander, Booker Introduce IMAGINE Act to Spur Use of Innovative Materials in Rebuilding American Infrastructure
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
July 27, 2018
The Global Race Toward 5G
Sen.John Thune
July 27, 2018
Tweet - "Being pioneers in 5G mobile broadband technology will strengthen our economy, help businesses succeed, and give consumers access to the world's best mobile technology. Read more on my effort to ensure the United States wins this critical race:"
Sen.John Thune
July 26, 2018
Dallas News - U.S. Must Win the Race Against China and Europe on Quantum Computing
Sen.John Thune, ...
July 25, 2018
The Race to 5G: Exploring Spectrum Needs to Maintain U.S. Global Leadership - Chairman John Thune Majority Statement
Sen.John Thune
July 25, 2018
Thune Leads Commerce Committee Hearing Exploring American Leadership in Global 5G Race
Sen.John Thune
July 24, 2018
Tweet - "I appreciated the opportunity to discuss the importance of rural broadband and transportation with @SDCattlemen this morning. In S.D., there are four times as many cattle as there are people, which is why the livestock industry is critical to "moo"ving our state's economy."
Sen.John Thune
July 19, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Thune and Markey Outline Opportunity for FCC Action on Reassigned Numbers Database to Combat Unwanted Robocalls and Robotexts
Sen.John Thune, ...
July 17, 2018
Letter to Roberta Stempfley, Director, The Software Engineering Institute - Follow Up on Spectre and Meltdown Vulnerabilities
Sen.John Thune, ...
July 10, 2018
Letter to Mr. Larry Page, CEO, Alphabet Inc. - Committee Leaders Seek Information on Google's Data Privacy Policies
Sen.John Thune, ...
June 28, 2018
Thune and Schatz Introduce the STREAMLINE Small Cell Deployment Act
Sen.John Thune, ...
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