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Sept. 30, 2019 Tweet - "Had a great tour of Maguire Iron, Inc., in Sioux Falls where I was able to meet some of their highly skilled workers and see their innovative facility firsthand. We should work to put more programs in place that encourage young students to consider skilled trades." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 26, 2019 Tweet - ""Japan will reduce tariffs in stages on U.S. farm goods, such as beef and pork ... The country will eliminate tariffs on $1.3 billion of U.S. agriculture products."" Sen. John Thune
Sept. 25, 2019 Tweet - "Exactly right. When I'm back in South Dakota, what do I hear about? Trade. The struggling ag economy. The need for action. This new deal w/ Japan will help expand markets for American products & provide a real benefit to farmers & ranchers." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 25, 2019 Thune Statement on Trade Deal With Japan Sen. John Thune
Sept. 24, 2019 Executive Session Sen. John Thune
Sept. 24, 2019 Tweet - ".@SpeakerPelosi should commit to having a #USMCA vote in the House as soon as possible to show America's farmers & ranchers that she understands the importance of expanding global markets for their products." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 23, 2019 Tweet - "Nearly every time I speak with POTUS & his admin, I emphasize what SD farmers have told me: We need to wrap up negotiations on trade deals as soon as possible. But one deal we don't need to wait for is #USMCA. The House should say it will take up #USMCA." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 21, 2019 Tweet - "We need a privacy law that allows consumers to consent to how their information is being collected and used." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 21, 2019 Tweet - "Democrats are standing in the way of a pro-growth trade agreement that is expected to create 176,000 new U.S. jobs and raise wages for workers. #USMCAnow More " Sen. John Thune
Sept. 21, 2019 Tweet - "#USMCA has to get done soon for the good of the country -- not just agriculture, but all sectors of the economy." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 20, 2019 Tweet - "The more pending trade deals, like #USMCA, we can get done, the more we open up global markets to American ag products, which increases demand and helps improve depressed product prices. It's been over 250 days since @POTUS signed #USMCA. It's past time for House Dems to take it." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 20, 2019 South Dakota War College - The Time is Now to Pass USMCA Sen. John Thune
Sept. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Today, former @USDA secretaries from the Reagan, Clinton, Bush, & Obama admins all came together to support #USMCA. This isn't a partisan issue. This deal is good for all Americans. It'll create jobs, boost economy, & open markets for ag. @SpeakerPelosi, let's get it done." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 17, 2019 Tweet - ".@WashingtonPost ed board says that if @SpeakerPelosi doesn't let the House vote on USMCA, it would likely be for political reasons. The Speaker should do the right thing for American workers & producers and commit to taking up #USMCA." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 17, 2019 Tweet - "Thanks to @Athletico founder Mark Kaufman & other company leadership for stopping by to discuss access to physical therapy and the role PT can play in pain management. As an avid sports fan & someone who tries to stay active, I know how important PT is to recovery." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 13, 2019 Tweet - "Updated the Sioux Falls Rotary West Club on the work Congress has to tackle this fall, including confirming more federal judges (over 150 so far), getting #USMCA signed into law, and passing a budget. Thanks to everyone who came by." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 13, 2019 Tweet - ".@SpeakerPelosi should immediately tell our farmers & ranchers, who work hard every day to help feed the world, that she is willing to put #USMCA up for a vote in the House. The Senate is ready. Now we need the Dem-led House to do their part." 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. 12, 2019 Tweet - "As I traveled across S.D. last month, I heard many concerns from farmers & ranchers about the difficult growing season & the need to open global markets. Meanwhile, @SpeakerPelosi is delaying a deal that would expand markets with two of our biggest trading partners. #USMCAnow" Sen. John Thune
Sept. 11, 2019 Emmer Applauds CFPB Efforts to Foster Innovation for the Financial Services Industry Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Sept. 11, 2019 Tweet - "Had a good conversation with the South Dakota Pork Producers about efforts to pass #USMCA, which would help open markets with two of our biggest trading partners: Canada and Mexico." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 5, 2019 Tweet - "Sioux Falls has a brand new @CitiBank-- Great news for our local economy. Joined S.D. leaders @SenatorRounds, @RepDustyJohnson, @LGRhoden, and @PaulTenhaken to celebrate the occasion and help cut the ribbon for the new facility." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 4, 2019 Tweet - "We covered a lot of important issues at today's @SFAreaChamber Inside Washington event, including the need to secure strong trade deals for our producers and business owners. Thanks to everyone who attended and participated." 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. 13, 2019 Tweet - "Spoke to @brkgschamber about how issues like trade, workforce, & technology affect the local economy. Some priorities: Pass #USMCA this fall, Close the skills gap in our workforce, Increase rural access to tech" Sen. John Thune
Date Title Politician
Sept. 30, 2019 Tweet - "Had a great tour of Maguire Iron, Inc., in Sioux Falls where I was able to meet some of their highly skilled workers and see their innovative facility firsthand. We should work to put more programs in place that encourage young students to consider skilled trades." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 26, 2019 Tweet - ""Japan will reduce tariffs in stages on U.S. farm goods, such as beef and pork ... The country will eliminate tariffs on $1.3 billion of U.S. agriculture products."" Sen.John Thune
Sept. 25, 2019 Tweet - "Exactly right. When I'm back in South Dakota, what do I hear about? Trade. The struggling ag economy. The need for action. This new deal w/ Japan will help expand markets for American products & provide a real benefit to farmers & ranchers." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 25, 2019 Thune Statement on Trade Deal With Japan Sen.John Thune
Sept. 24, 2019 Executive Session Sen.John Thune
Sept. 24, 2019 Tweet - ".@SpeakerPelosi should commit to having a #USMCA vote in the House as soon as possible to show America's farmers & ranchers that she understands the importance of expanding global markets for their products." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 23, 2019 Tweet - "Nearly every time I speak with POTUS & his admin, I emphasize what SD farmers have told me: We need to wrap up negotiations on trade deals as soon as possible. But one deal we don't need to wait for is #USMCA. The House should say it will take up #USMCA." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 21, 2019 Tweet - "We need a privacy law that allows consumers to consent to how their information is being collected and used." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 21, 2019 Tweet - "Democrats are standing in the way of a pro-growth trade agreement that is expected to create 176,000 new U.S. jobs and raise wages for workers. #USMCAnow More " Sen.John Thune
Sept. 21, 2019 Tweet - "#USMCA has to get done soon for the good of the country -- not just agriculture, but all sectors of the economy." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 20, 2019 Tweet - "The more pending trade deals, like #USMCA, we can get done, the more we open up global markets to American ag products, which increases demand and helps improve depressed product prices. It's been over 250 days since @POTUS signed #USMCA. It's past time for House Dems to take it." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 20, 2019 South Dakota War College - The Time is Now to Pass USMCA Sen.John Thune
Sept. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Today, former @USDA secretaries from the Reagan, Clinton, Bush, & Obama admins all came together to support #USMCA. This isn't a partisan issue. This deal is good for all Americans. It'll create jobs, boost economy, & open markets for ag. @SpeakerPelosi, let's get it done." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 17, 2019 Tweet - ".@WashingtonPost ed board says that if @SpeakerPelosi doesn't let the House vote on USMCA, it would likely be for political reasons. The Speaker should do the right thing for American workers & producers and commit to taking up #USMCA." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 17, 2019 Tweet - "Thanks to @Athletico founder Mark Kaufman & other company leadership for stopping by to discuss access to physical therapy and the role PT can play in pain management. As an avid sports fan & someone who tries to stay active, I know how important PT is to recovery." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 13, 2019 Tweet - "Updated the Sioux Falls Rotary West Club on the work Congress has to tackle this fall, including confirming more federal judges (over 150 so far), getting #USMCA signed into law, and passing a budget. Thanks to everyone who came by." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 13, 2019 Tweet - ".@SpeakerPelosi should immediately tell our farmers & ranchers, who work hard every day to help feed the world, that she is willing to put #USMCA up for a vote in the House. The Senate is ready. Now we need the Dem-led House to do their part." 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. 12, 2019 Tweet - "As I traveled across S.D. last month, I heard many concerns from farmers & ranchers about the difficult growing season & the need to open global markets. Meanwhile, @SpeakerPelosi is delaying a deal that would expand markets with two of our biggest trading partners. #USMCAnow" Sen.John Thune
Sept. 11, 2019 Emmer Applauds CFPB Efforts to Foster Innovation for the Financial Services Industry Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Sept. 11, 2019 Tweet - "Had a good conversation with the South Dakota Pork Producers about efforts to pass #USMCA, which would help open markets with two of our biggest trading partners: Canada and Mexico." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 5, 2019 Tweet - "Sioux Falls has a brand new @CitiBank-- Great news for our local economy. Joined S.D. leaders @SenatorRounds, @RepDustyJohnson, @LGRhoden, and @PaulTenhaken to celebrate the occasion and help cut the ribbon for the new facility." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 4, 2019 Tweet - "We covered a lot of important issues at today's @SFAreaChamber Inside Washington event, including the need to secure strong trade deals for our producers and business owners. Thanks to everyone who attended and participated." 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. 13, 2019 Tweet - "Spoke to @brkgschamber about how issues like trade, workforce, & technology affect the local economy. Some priorities: Pass #USMCA this fall, Close the skills gap in our workforce, Increase rural access to tech" Sen.John Thune
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