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March 27, 2020
Tweet - ". @POTUS has signed the critically important coronavirus relief bill that Congress passed this week. Glad to see this emergency funding will start to help American workers and small businesses ASAP."
Sen. John Thune
March 26, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Joseph J. Simons, Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission - Sinema, Bipartisan Group of Senators Urge Key Agency to Better Protect Arizona Seniors from Coronavirus Scams
Sen. John Thune, ...
March 25, 2020
Tweet - "What's in the big relief bill just passed by the Senate? The #CARESAct will put emergency cash into the hands of American families and workers who need it the most & help small biz and their workers weather this storm. My full statement"
Sen. John Thune
March 25, 2020
Letter to President Donald Trump - Republican Senators Urge Trade Measures to Respond to Economic Impact of COVID-19
Sen. John Thune, ...
March 25, 2020
Tweet - "For #SmallBusinesses owners & employees: here are the details of what's in the emergency coronavirus relief & #stimulusbill for #SmallBiz "
Sen. John Thune
March 24, 2020
Tweet - "This is a time to come together as a country -- and that includes Democrats and Republicans here in Washington. I'm hopeful that Democrats will work with us to provide relief to American workers, families, and small businesses."
Sen. John Thune
March 23, 2020
MIDDLE CLASS HEALTH BENEFITS TAX REPEAL ACT OF 2019--Motion to Proceed
Sen. John Thune
March 23, 2020
Tweet - "Dems are saying over & over this bill is a "bailout" for American businesses. It's not. The money they're talking about is in the form of *loans*. It has to be repaid. This is about Americans who are hurting. We're in a position to do something about it. It's time we do."
Sen. John Thune
March 23, 2020
Tweet - "Dems are calling the bill they're blocking a "bailout" even though the businesses we're trying to help are struggling due to no fault of their own -- they were shut down -- and employ MILLIONS of Americans. How many Americans have to lose their jobs before Dems allow us to act?"
Sen. John Thune
March 23, 2020
Tweet - "Dems are saying over & over this bill is a "bailout" for American businesses. It's not. The money they're talking about is in the form of *loans*. It has to be repaid. This is about Americans who are hurting. We're in a position to do something about it. It's time we do."
Sen. John Thune
March 21, 2020
Tweet - "Proud of our community for coming together in this hard time. Kudos to @KELOland for providing great info. Our small businesses are struggling, and we can be finding creative ways to support while social distancing."
Sen. John Thune
March 20, 2020
Tweet - "The main thing the Senate is focused on right now is providing relief for workers, families, and small businesses -- people who are really feeling the crunch out there right now. We're making good headway."
Sen. John Thune
March 20, 2020
Delegation Applauds SBA Approval of Economic Injury Disaster Loan Funding for South Dakota
Sen. John Thune, ...
March 20, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary to the Department of Commerce - Murkowski, Sullivan Urge Secretary of Commerce to Investigate Russia and Saudi Arabia Excessive Dumping in Oil Markets
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
March 19, 2020
Tweet - "Many small biz, who only a few weeks ago were having one of their best years ever, are now struggling to keep their doors open. The federal gov has to step in to help them. What we don't want is workers laid off and not brought back when the economy recovers -- we WILL recover."
Sen. John Thune
March 19, 2020
Senators Recommend Tax Policies for Phase 3 Coronavirus Response
Sen. John Thune, ...
March 19, 2020
Shelby, Thune, Wicker unveil liquidity assistance for distressed American industries within comprehensive coronavirus package
Sen. John Thune, ...
March 19, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Speaker Pelosi, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, and the Hon. Charles Schumer - Gianforte Urges Leaders to Include Montana Priorities in Coronavirus Legislation
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
March 19, 2020
Tweet - "Additional federal #COVID19 relief will be focused on the workers who've been displaced, small businesses facing tough times, & medical professionals on the frontlines. This will require swift & bold action. These are extraordinary times, and this response reflects that urgency."
Sen. John Thune
March 18, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Delegation Urges SBA to Grant South Dakota's Economic Loan Request
Sen. John Thune, ...
March 18, 2020
Tweet - "I agree. Voting for the House proposal is a first step, and the Senate will be moving forward with a third phase of #COVID relief to address the additional issues that small businesses are facing."
Sen. John Thune
March 18, 2020
Coronavirus
Sen. John Thune
March 18, 2020
Tweet - "We'll consider the House bill today & are already looking beyond it to provide more relief. We have 3 priorities: -direct assistance to Americans -support for our economy - especially small biz -providing medical professionals w/ resources they need We can weather this storm."
Sen. John Thune
March 17, 2020
Tweet - "For small businesses or non-profits affected by #COVID, please visit the SBA coronavirus website (link) for more details on the Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program that can help you through this hard time. More work ahead of us on this critical issue."
Sen. John Thune
March 17, 2020
Tweet - "Everything we're doing right now is time-sensitive. Just left lunch with @SenateGOP & @StevenMnuchin1 . We're working as aggressively as possible to put together a plan that addresses the health care and economic needs Americans have right now."
Sen. John Thune
Date
Title
Politician
March 27, 2020
Tweet - ". @POTUS has signed the critically important coronavirus relief bill that Congress passed this week. Glad to see this emergency funding will start to help American workers and small businesses ASAP."
Sen.John Thune
March 26, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Joseph J. Simons, Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission - Sinema, Bipartisan Group of Senators Urge Key Agency to Better Protect Arizona Seniors from Coronavirus Scams
Sen.John Thune, ...
March 25, 2020
Tweet - "What's in the big relief bill just passed by the Senate? The #CARESAct will put emergency cash into the hands of American families and workers who need it the most & help small biz and their workers weather this storm. My full statement"
Sen.John Thune
March 25, 2020
Letter to President Donald Trump - Republican Senators Urge Trade Measures to Respond to Economic Impact of COVID-19
Sen.John Thune, ...
March 25, 2020
Tweet - "For #SmallBusinesses owners & employees: here are the details of what's in the emergency coronavirus relief & #stimulusbill for #SmallBiz "
Sen.John Thune
March 24, 2020
Tweet - "This is a time to come together as a country -- and that includes Democrats and Republicans here in Washington. I'm hopeful that Democrats will work with us to provide relief to American workers, families, and small businesses."
Sen.John Thune
March 23, 2020
MIDDLE CLASS HEALTH BENEFITS TAX REPEAL ACT OF 2019--Motion to Proceed
Sen.John Thune
March 23, 2020
Tweet - "Dems are saying over & over this bill is a "bailout" for American businesses. It's not. The money they're talking about is in the form of *loans*. It has to be repaid. This is about Americans who are hurting. We're in a position to do something about it. It's time we do."
Sen.John Thune
March 23, 2020
Tweet - "Dems are calling the bill they're blocking a "bailout" even though the businesses we're trying to help are struggling due to no fault of their own -- they were shut down -- and employ MILLIONS of Americans. How many Americans have to lose their jobs before Dems allow us to act?"
Sen.John Thune
March 23, 2020
Tweet - "Dems are saying over & over this bill is a "bailout" for American businesses. It's not. The money they're talking about is in the form of *loans*. It has to be repaid. This is about Americans who are hurting. We're in a position to do something about it. It's time we do."
Sen.John Thune
March 21, 2020
Tweet - "Proud of our community for coming together in this hard time. Kudos to @KELOland for providing great info. Our small businesses are struggling, and we can be finding creative ways to support while social distancing."
Sen.John Thune
March 20, 2020
Tweet - "The main thing the Senate is focused on right now is providing relief for workers, families, and small businesses -- people who are really feeling the crunch out there right now. We're making good headway."
Sen.John Thune
March 20, 2020
Delegation Applauds SBA Approval of Economic Injury Disaster Loan Funding for South Dakota
Sen.John Thune, ...
March 20, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary to the Department of Commerce - Murkowski, Sullivan Urge Secretary of Commerce to Investigate Russia and Saudi Arabia Excessive Dumping in Oil Markets
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
March 19, 2020
Tweet - "Many small biz, who only a few weeks ago were having one of their best years ever, are now struggling to keep their doors open. The federal gov has to step in to help them. What we don't want is workers laid off and not brought back when the economy recovers -- we WILL recover."
Sen.John Thune
March 19, 2020
Senators Recommend Tax Policies for Phase 3 Coronavirus Response
Sen.John Thune, ...
March 19, 2020
Shelby, Thune, Wicker unveil liquidity assistance for distressed American industries within comprehensive coronavirus package
Sen.John Thune, ...
March 19, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Speaker Pelosi, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, and the Hon. Charles Schumer - Gianforte Urges Leaders to Include Montana Priorities in Coronavirus Legislation
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
March 19, 2020
Tweet - "Additional federal #COVID19 relief will be focused on the workers who've been displaced, small businesses facing tough times, & medical professionals on the frontlines. This will require swift & bold action. These are extraordinary times, and this response reflects that urgency."
Sen.John Thune
March 18, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Delegation Urges SBA to Grant South Dakota's Economic Loan Request
Sen.John Thune, ...
March 18, 2020
Tweet - "I agree. Voting for the House proposal is a first step, and the Senate will be moving forward with a third phase of #COVID relief to address the additional issues that small businesses are facing."
Sen.John Thune
March 18, 2020
Coronavirus
Sen.John Thune
March 18, 2020
Tweet - "We'll consider the House bill today & are already looking beyond it to provide more relief. We have 3 priorities: -direct assistance to Americans -support for our economy - especially small biz -providing medical professionals w/ resources they need We can weather this storm."
Sen.John Thune
March 17, 2020
Tweet - "For small businesses or non-profits affected by #COVID, please visit the SBA coronavirus website (link) for more details on the Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program that can help you through this hard time. More work ahead of us on this critical issue."
Sen.John Thune
March 17, 2020
Tweet - "Everything we're doing right now is time-sensitive. Just left lunch with @SenateGOP & @StevenMnuchin1 . We're working as aggressively as possible to put together a plan that addresses the health care and economic needs Americans have right now."
Sen.John Thune
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