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Jan. 28, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, and the Hon. Tami Perriello, Acting Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration - Thune, Baldwin Request Guidance for Producers Applying for Second Paycheck Protection Program Loans Sen. John Thune, ...
Jan. 26, 2021 Tweet - "Right. I discussed COOL with @USDA Secretary nominee Tom Vilsack & Trade Rep nominee Katherine Tai when we spoke on the phone. I've worked closely with multiple admins to help our producers. I'll keep working with USDA & USTR to fight for SD ag." Sen. John Thune
Jan. 15, 2021 Tweet - "More help is here for businesses still struggling from #COVID. Many community banks and credit unions can start accepting applications for #PPP round two today. This program has been a lifeline for business owners & small biz employees." Sen. John Thune
Dec. 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader, the Hon. Steny Hoyer, Majority Leader, and the Hon. Steve Scalise, Minority Whip - Underwood Stands up For Illinois Small Businesses Devastated by The Coronavirus Pandemic Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Dec. 9, 2020 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader; Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader; and Hon. Steve Scalise, House Minority Whip - Congressman Tim Ryan Presses Congressional Leadership to Ensure Small Businesses with PPP Loans Remain Eligible for Tax Deductions Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Dec. 9, 2020 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader; Hon. Steve Scalise, Senate Minority Whip - PPP Tax Deductibility Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Dec. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Chilling. The Chinese Communist Party is seeking to automate its detention and oppression of #Uyghur and other minorities using @Huawei. The U.S. is right to sanction China for human rights abuses and lead global efforts to divest Huwaei tech." Sen. John Thune
Dec. 8, 2020 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; and Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Hagedorn Supports Restoration of PPP Expenses Deductibility Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Dec. 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - Underwood Stands up For Illinois Small Businesses Devastated by The Coronavirus Pandemic Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Dec. 7, 2020 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - PPP Tax Deductibility Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Dec. 3, 2020 Warner, Rounds, Jones Applaud Inclusion of Bipartisan Anti-Money Laundering Legislation in NDAA Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 28, 2020 Hearing of the Communications, Technology, Innovation, and the Internet Subcommittee of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Thune, Hearing on Consumer Transparency and Accountability, Perceived Political Bias Sen. John Thune
Oct. 28, 2020 Tweet - "The CEOs of @Facebook , @Twitter , and @Google should be ready for some tough questions at the @SenateCommerce hearing today. There needs to be more transparency from big tech on how they decide what content they suppress or promote." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 28, 2020 Tweet - "My question: Are Silicon Valley CEOs the legitimate referees of what kind of political speech gets amplified or suppressed? Zuckerberg: I certainly think not, I do not want us to have that role @Jack : No To underscore: tech companies are not the referees over our democracy." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 20, 2020 Tweet - "Well, the votes are in, and Democrats said "no" to this important lifeline for American businesses and workers." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Had a great discussion at @USD 's panel on the business implications of COVID-19 & the challenges/opportunities it could present for South Dakota. Thanks to @USDPresident Gestring & Biz School Dean @Venky4 for inviting me to speak & meet some of their impressive students." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Nancy Pelosi is holding key COVID aid hostage unless Congress adds trillions more to the national debt. Targeted COVID relief? "No." Cross mark Lifeline for small businesses? "No." Cross mark Airline employee assistance? "No." Cross mark It's pretty clear she's putting politics above policy." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 1, 2020 Thune Statement on Commerce Committee's Decision to Authorize Subpoenas to Tech CEOs Sen. John Thune
Oct. 1, 2020 Tweet - "We must confront the lack of transparency on tech platforms. I voted to authorize subpoenas to CEOs of Google/Facebook/Twitter to get answers about their companies' practices. Issues around online privacy & content moderation have been crying out for solutions for a long time." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, Ambassador of the U.S. Trade Agreement - Rubio Joins Colleagues Urging Lighthizer to Begin Talks for a Trade Agreement with Taiwan Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Sept. 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Republican Leader of the House, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Democratic Leader of the Senate - Brownley, Welch Lead Bipartisan Letter to Protect American Farmers and U.S. Food Supply Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Sept. 24, 2020 What They're Saying: Conaway Leads Introduction of Digital Commodity Legislation Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Sept. 17, 2020 Wicker, Thune, Fischer, Blackburn Introduce Consumer Data Privacy Legislation Sen. John Thune, ...
Sept. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Americans should have more control over their own personal data. It shouldn't be a mystery how companies collect & use our personal info. @SenatorWicker @SenatorFischer @MarshaBlackburn & I intro'd a bill to increase data transparency.#SAFEDATAAct" Sen. John Thune
Sept. 16, 2020 Tweet - "Congrats, Rob! I was extremely impressed with your operations growth when I toured your facility in Box Elder last year. Glad to have you and @VrcMetal in South Dakota." Sen. John Thune
Date Title Politician
Jan. 28, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, and the Hon. Tami Perriello, Acting Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration - Thune, Baldwin Request Guidance for Producers Applying for Second Paycheck Protection Program Loans Sen.John Thune, ...
Jan. 26, 2021 Tweet - "Right. I discussed COOL with @USDA Secretary nominee Tom Vilsack & Trade Rep nominee Katherine Tai when we spoke on the phone. I've worked closely with multiple admins to help our producers. I'll keep working with USDA & USTR to fight for SD ag." Sen.John Thune
Jan. 15, 2021 Tweet - "More help is here for businesses still struggling from #COVID. Many community banks and credit unions can start accepting applications for #PPP round two today. This program has been a lifeline for business owners & small biz employees." Sen.John Thune
Dec. 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader, the Hon. Steny Hoyer, Majority Leader, and the Hon. Steve Scalise, Minority Whip - Underwood Stands up For Illinois Small Businesses Devastated by The Coronavirus Pandemic Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Dec. 9, 2020 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader; Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader; and Hon. Steve Scalise, House Minority Whip - Congressman Tim Ryan Presses Congressional Leadership to Ensure Small Businesses with PPP Loans Remain Eligible for Tax Deductions Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Dec. 9, 2020 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader; Hon. Steve Scalise, Senate Minority Whip - PPP Tax Deductibility Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Dec. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Chilling. The Chinese Communist Party is seeking to automate its detention and oppression of #Uyghur and other minorities using @Huawei. The U.S. is right to sanction China for human rights abuses and lead global efforts to divest Huwaei tech." Sen.John Thune
Dec. 8, 2020 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; and Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Hagedorn Supports Restoration of PPP Expenses Deductibility Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Dec. 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - Underwood Stands up For Illinois Small Businesses Devastated by The Coronavirus Pandemic Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Dec. 7, 2020 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - PPP Tax Deductibility Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Dec. 3, 2020 Warner, Rounds, Jones Applaud Inclusion of Bipartisan Anti-Money Laundering Legislation in NDAA Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 28, 2020 Hearing of the Communications, Technology, Innovation, and the Internet Subcommittee of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Thune, Hearing on Consumer Transparency and Accountability, Perceived Political Bias Sen.John Thune
Oct. 28, 2020 Tweet - "The CEOs of @Facebook , @Twitter , and @Google should be ready for some tough questions at the @SenateCommerce hearing today. There needs to be more transparency from big tech on how they decide what content they suppress or promote." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 28, 2020 Tweet - "My question: Are Silicon Valley CEOs the legitimate referees of what kind of political speech gets amplified or suppressed? Zuckerberg: I certainly think not, I do not want us to have that role @Jack : No To underscore: tech companies are not the referees over our democracy." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 20, 2020 Tweet - "Well, the votes are in, and Democrats said "no" to this important lifeline for American businesses and workers." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Had a great discussion at @USD 's panel on the business implications of COVID-19 & the challenges/opportunities it could present for South Dakota. Thanks to @USDPresident Gestring & Biz School Dean @Venky4 for inviting me to speak & meet some of their impressive students." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Nancy Pelosi is holding key COVID aid hostage unless Congress adds trillions more to the national debt. Targeted COVID relief? "No." Cross mark Lifeline for small businesses? "No." Cross mark Airline employee assistance? "No." Cross mark It's pretty clear she's putting politics above policy." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 1, 2020 Thune Statement on Commerce Committee's Decision to Authorize Subpoenas to Tech CEOs Sen.John Thune
Oct. 1, 2020 Tweet - "We must confront the lack of transparency on tech platforms. I voted to authorize subpoenas to CEOs of Google/Facebook/Twitter to get answers about their companies' practices. Issues around online privacy & content moderation have been crying out for solutions for a long time." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, Ambassador of the U.S. Trade Agreement - Rubio Joins Colleagues Urging Lighthizer to Begin Talks for a Trade Agreement with Taiwan Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Sept. 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Republican Leader of the House, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Democratic Leader of the Senate - Brownley, Welch Lead Bipartisan Letter to Protect American Farmers and U.S. Food Supply Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Sept. 24, 2020 What They're Saying: Conaway Leads Introduction of Digital Commodity Legislation Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Sept. 17, 2020 Wicker, Thune, Fischer, Blackburn Introduce Consumer Data Privacy Legislation Sen.John Thune, ...
Sept. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Americans should have more control over their own personal data. It shouldn't be a mystery how companies collect & use our personal info. @SenatorWicker @SenatorFischer @MarshaBlackburn & I intro'd a bill to increase data transparency.#SAFEDATAAct" Sen.John Thune
Sept. 16, 2020 Tweet - "Congrats, Rob! I was extremely impressed with your operations growth when I toured your facility in Box Elder last year. Glad to have you and @VrcMetal in South Dakota." Sen.John Thune
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