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Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "It felt great to be back meeting with South Dakotans in person. Thank you to the folks at Avera Queen of Peace Hospital for providing an update on their response to #COVID19. Our health care providers have been the heroes throughout this pandemic." Sen. John Thune
Aug. 7, 2020 Tweet - "The July #JobsReport was better than predicted with 1.8 million jobs added + a lower unemployment rate. After the economy took a big hit during the shutdown, we are continuing to work our way back to what was a stellar economy pre-#COVID19." Sen. John Thune
Aug. 7, 2020 Capital Journal - OPINION: Safeguarding South Dakota's top industry Sen. John Thune
Aug. 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General, and the Hon. Christopher Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Cassidy, Colleagues Urge DOJ, FBI to Investigate Planned Parenthood for Illegal Trafficking and Sale of Fetal Tissue Sen. John Thune, ...
Aug. 5, 2020 Tweet - "Let's be clear, Dems' $3 trillion+ #COVID bill will never pass the Senate. It's not targeted. It's not fiscally responsible. Republicans have been trying to negotiate in good faith, but Dems refuse to work w/ us to find common ground, & they continue to push their messaging bill." Sen. John Thune
Aug. 5, 2020 Tweet - "When Republicans announced our #COVID19 relief bill, we knew our version wouldn't be the final draft & were open to negotiating. But negotiations involve compromise on both sides, and Democrats apparently aren't willing to budge one inch on their $3 trillion+, 100% partisan bill." Sen. John Thune
Aug. 5, 2020 Tweet - "Republicans want to pass a coronavirus relief bill, & we're ready to negotiate. But Democrats have to want to come to the table. "Our way or the highway' is not a negotiating position. I hope -- I really hope -- that Dems will work with us on a bill that can actually become law." Sen. John Thune
Aug. 5, 2020 Tweet - "Republicans have offered multiple proposals for the next step of #COVID19 relief, yet each time Democrats come back with the same response: "pass the HEROES Act." 1. This bill won't pass -- it's not targeted & not fiscally responsible 2. This is not how negotiations work." Sen. John Thune
July 31, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Bipartisan Group of 103 Lawmakers Urges House Leadership to Prioritize Affordable Housing in Next COVID-19 Bill Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
July 30, 2020 Tweet - "There's only one way we're going to make progress on the next round of COVID relief: Democrats must come to the table in a serious way. @SenateGOP wants to help, but piling an additional $3 TRILLION onto the national debt, as Dems have suggested, is a totally unserious proposal." Sen. John Thune
July 29, 2020 Tweet - "Coronavirus has turned lives upside down. People who are now working remotely in a different state than their office and medical professionals who traveled to help fight #COVID19 should NOT be subject to higher & more complicated tax bills. My proposal " Sen. John Thune
July 28, 2020 Tweet - "If Dems want to play a productive role in the next phase of COVID relief, we have a good place to start w/ our targeted HEALS Act. The House bill, which would cost $3 TRILLION+, is chock-full of liberal agenda items, fiscally irresponsible, & will not be considered in the Senate." Sen. John Thune
July 28, 2020 Tweet - "SCAM WARNING: If the @SDDOH contacts you about potential #COVID19 exposure, they will NEVER ask for credit card info or money. If you are asked for this info or asked to pay anything, it is a scam. It's sad to see scammers taking advantage of this crisis." Sen. John Thune
July 27, 2020 Tweet - "The #HEALSAct announced by @senatemajldr is the result of months of careful evaluation of existing #COVID19 relief efforts. This new, targeted relief bill will give support to Americans who truly need it. I'm hopeful we can come to an agreement that reflects these priorities." Sen. John Thune
July 27, 2020 Tweet - "The HEALS Act would provide targeted and effective relief to the people who need it the most: health care heroes on the front lines of this pandemic, Americans struggling through the resulting economic crisis, small biz owners who are trying to sustain/rebuild, and our students." Sen. John Thune
July 24, 2020 Letter to Alex M. Azar, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and Jerome M. Adams, Surgeon General of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Johnson, Gianforte Demand HHS Strip Convicted Pedophile of Government Pension Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
July 23, 2020 FY 2021 NDAA Passes Senate with Rounds Support, Includes a Number of South Dakota Priorities Sen. Mike Rounds
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "I hope that my Senate Democrat colleagues will eventually look beyond their liberal wish list & work with us to build a bipartisan #COVID19 relief package that addresses the real issues Americans are facing. This bill is not an opportunity to sneak through partisan agenda items." Sen. John Thune
July 22, 2020 Graham, Capito, Rounds Introduce Legislation to Move PPE Supply Chain from China to the United States Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
July 22, 2020 Thune, Enzi Introduce Legislation to Improve Integrity of the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Program Sen. John Thune, ...
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "Without a doubt, we cannot reverse this economic downturn w/o attacking the underlying health care crisis. We must ensure medical workers have resources to treat patients, develop treatments, & find a vaccine. This continues to be a priority in the next phase of #COVID relief." Sen. John Thune
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "We've been closely monitoring the $2.4 trillion in relief funds that have already been allocated to fight #COVID. We've held dozens of coronavirus hearings to identify how we can provide targeted & fiscally responsible relief. Focus of the next phase: kids, jobs, & health care." Sen. John Thune
July 22, 2020 Tweet - ". @USDA has released its report on recent cattle market volatility, which I'll be reviewing closely. I continue to have concerns about potential price manipulation/anticompetitive activities in meatpacking & will press @TheJusticeDept to conclude its investigation into the matter." Sen. John Thune
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "A few of my priorities in this next phase of federal #COVID relief: -More relief for struggling Americans -Funding for impacted farmers & ranchers -Protection from surprise state taxes for #COVID relief & mobile/remote workers -Telehealth -Liability protections for schools & biz" Sen. John Thune
July 21, 2020 Rounds, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Allow Americans to Sue China over COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Mike Rounds
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "We had a good meeting with @senategop & members of the president's team where we discussed some of the broad principles of the next round of federal #COVID19 relief for the American people. We are all in agreement that this effort is about kids, jobs, and health care." Sen. John Thune
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "The #COVID19 crisis we're facing today is different than the one we saw in March, & as a result, so will be our response. Waiting and evaluating was the right call. While Rs and Ds might have differing priorities for this next phase, there is a common-sense solution within reach." Sen. John Thune
July 20, 2020 Blackburn, McSally, Cotton, Hawley, Rounds, Tillis Introduce the Civil Justice for Victims of COVID Act Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
July 19, 2020 South Dakota War College - US Senator John Thune's Weekly Column: No Surprise Tax Bills for COVID Relief Workers Sen. John Thune
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "Last night, America lost one of our great civil rights heroes. John Lewis dedicated his life to serving and improving our country. He will be greatly missed. Kimberley and I are praying for his family in their grief." Sen. John Thune
July 16, 2020 Thune and Markey Applaud FCC TRACED Act Mandate Sen. John Thune, ...
July 15, 2020 Tweet - "To protect against #COVID19, our hospitals, biz, schools, & consumers need dependable access to hand sanitizer. I intro'd a bill to help grant certainty to ethanol, distillers, & other industries that are stepping up to produce hand sanitizer." Sen. John Thune
July 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Nita Lowey, Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee - ICYMI: Lucas Joins Colleagues Advocating Support for 4-H, Youth Mentorship Organizations During COVID-19 Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
July 2, 2020 Thune Leads Colleagues in Introducing Bipartisan Legislation to Provide Certainty for the 340B Program Sen. John Thune, ...
July 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State, and the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Lankford Joins Letter on Chinese Government Atrocities in Xinjiang to Administration Officials Sen. John Thune, ...
June 30, 2020 Tweet - "Let me be clear: Any suggestion that Republicans somehow didn't want a debate on police reform is patently false. We stand ready to act today. Democrats, unfortunately, seem more interested in how this issue can help them in November than actually finding a solution." Sen. John Thune
June 30, 2020 Tweet - "Consumers believe in America. They know that our country will come back stronger than ever after #COVID19. Step one for a sustainable recovery needs to be keeping people safe. Remember to wear a mask so we don't lose ground in this fight." Sen. John Thune
June 30, 2020 Tweet - "The page gets turned at a shocking speed on Capitol Hill, but let me remind you why we're considering #NDAA this week and not Senator Scott's policing reform bill: Democrats filibustered the debate from beginning in the Senate." Sen. John Thune
June 25, 2020 Tweet - "Thanks to all the law enforcement officers who are on call to protect our nation's monuments. And in this quieter moment, for helping to make my grandson's day." Sen. John Thune
June 25, 2020 Tweet - "The effects of #COVID19 have further highlighted how powerful a tool telehealth can be now and in the future. Glad to see the @FCC recognizing the clear advantages of this technology and supplying providers in SD with the tools they need to invest more in #telehealth." Sen. John Thune
June 24, 2020 Executive Session Sen. John Thune
June 24, 2020 Tweet - "I was hoping that Senate Democrats would put politics aside and work with @SenateGOP to pass a bipartisan police reform bill. Sadly, that did not happen. Democrats just blocked even debating @SenTimScott's #JUSTICEAct. Talk is cheap. Our job is to legislate. America wants action." Sen. John Thune
June 24, 2020 Thune, Smith Introduce Bill to Ease Application Process for the Impact Aid Program During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. John Thune, ...
June 24, 2020 Tweet - "Unbelievable. Dems just blocked the Senate from debating police reform. Democrats have totally exposed their real motives (it's not creating change or finding viable solutions). Americans are calling out for justice, equality, & ACTION. But Dems are just focused on politics. Wow." Sen. John Thune
June 23, 2020 Tweet - "If Senate Democrats prevent us from debating, amending, or voting on the #JUSTICEact this week, they're doing more than blocking @SenatorTimScott 's bill, they're blocking an open, bipartisan debate on policing reform -- something nearly all of them have said they support." Sen. John Thune
June 23, 2020 Tweet - "Shocked by Dems' indications that they will vote against having a policing reform debate in the Senate. If they think the bill could be improved, why not work with us to make changes & find consensus? This is a time for action. I hope Dems see that & stop their obstruction." Sen. John Thune
June 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Senate Agriculture Committee Urges Secretary Perdue to Extend WIC Flexibilities Sen. John Thune, ...
June 19, 2020 Tweet - "Today, we celebrate #Juneteenth to commemorate the day that freedom finally reached every corner of America. As a country, we still have more work to do. I'm hopeful we can continue to work toward realizing our founding principles of equality, liberty, & justice for all." Sen. John Thune
June 18, 2020 Tweet - "Medical personnel from across the U.S. traveled to NYC to help fight #COVID19. Then Gov. Cuomo announced their reward: taxes. Tax confusion for mobile/remote workers has long called out for a solution. I've proposed one. Read my full op-ed in the @WSJ ." Sen. John Thune
June 18, 2020 Tweet - "Great explanation of the #JUSTICEAct by @SenatorTimScott . This bill is full of common-sense solutions and bipartisan priorities to improve policing in this country. Please take the time to learn more." Sen. John Thune
Date Title Politician
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "It felt great to be back meeting with South Dakotans in person. Thank you to the folks at Avera Queen of Peace Hospital for providing an update on their response to #COVID19. Our health care providers have been the heroes throughout this pandemic." Sen.John Thune
Aug. 7, 2020 Tweet - "The July #JobsReport was better than predicted with 1.8 million jobs added + a lower unemployment rate. After the economy took a big hit during the shutdown, we are continuing to work our way back to what was a stellar economy pre-#COVID19." Sen.John Thune
Aug. 7, 2020 Capital Journal - OPINION: Safeguarding South Dakota's top industry Sen.John Thune
Aug. 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General, and the Hon. Christopher Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Cassidy, Colleagues Urge DOJ, FBI to Investigate Planned Parenthood for Illegal Trafficking and Sale of Fetal Tissue Sen.John Thune, ...
Aug. 5, 2020 Tweet - "Let's be clear, Dems' $3 trillion+ #COVID bill will never pass the Senate. It's not targeted. It's not fiscally responsible. Republicans have been trying to negotiate in good faith, but Dems refuse to work w/ us to find common ground, & they continue to push their messaging bill." Sen.John Thune
Aug. 5, 2020 Tweet - "When Republicans announced our #COVID19 relief bill, we knew our version wouldn't be the final draft & were open to negotiating. But negotiations involve compromise on both sides, and Democrats apparently aren't willing to budge one inch on their $3 trillion+, 100% partisan bill." Sen.John Thune
Aug. 5, 2020 Tweet - "Republicans want to pass a coronavirus relief bill, & we're ready to negotiate. But Democrats have to want to come to the table. "Our way or the highway' is not a negotiating position. I hope -- I really hope -- that Dems will work with us on a bill that can actually become law." Sen.John Thune
Aug. 5, 2020 Tweet - "Republicans have offered multiple proposals for the next step of #COVID19 relief, yet each time Democrats come back with the same response: "pass the HEROES Act." 1. This bill won't pass -- it's not targeted & not fiscally responsible 2. This is not how negotiations work." Sen.John Thune
July 31, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Bipartisan Group of 103 Lawmakers Urges House Leadership to Prioritize Affordable Housing in Next COVID-19 Bill Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
July 30, 2020 Tweet - "There's only one way we're going to make progress on the next round of COVID relief: Democrats must come to the table in a serious way. @SenateGOP wants to help, but piling an additional $3 TRILLION onto the national debt, as Dems have suggested, is a totally unserious proposal." Sen.John Thune
July 29, 2020 Tweet - "Coronavirus has turned lives upside down. People who are now working remotely in a different state than their office and medical professionals who traveled to help fight #COVID19 should NOT be subject to higher & more complicated tax bills. My proposal " Sen.John Thune
July 28, 2020 Tweet - "If Dems want to play a productive role in the next phase of COVID relief, we have a good place to start w/ our targeted HEALS Act. The House bill, which would cost $3 TRILLION+, is chock-full of liberal agenda items, fiscally irresponsible, & will not be considered in the Senate." Sen.John Thune
July 28, 2020 Tweet - "SCAM WARNING: If the @SDDOH contacts you about potential #COVID19 exposure, they will NEVER ask for credit card info or money. If you are asked for this info or asked to pay anything, it is a scam. It's sad to see scammers taking advantage of this crisis." Sen.John Thune
July 27, 2020 Tweet - "The #HEALSAct announced by @senatemajldr is the result of months of careful evaluation of existing #COVID19 relief efforts. This new, targeted relief bill will give support to Americans who truly need it. I'm hopeful we can come to an agreement that reflects these priorities." Sen.John Thune
July 27, 2020 Tweet - "The HEALS Act would provide targeted and effective relief to the people who need it the most: health care heroes on the front lines of this pandemic, Americans struggling through the resulting economic crisis, small biz owners who are trying to sustain/rebuild, and our students." Sen.John Thune
July 24, 2020 Letter to Alex M. Azar, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and Jerome M. Adams, Surgeon General of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Johnson, Gianforte Demand HHS Strip Convicted Pedophile of Government Pension Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
July 23, 2020 FY 2021 NDAA Passes Senate with Rounds Support, Includes a Number of South Dakota Priorities Sen.Mike Rounds
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "I hope that my Senate Democrat colleagues will eventually look beyond their liberal wish list & work with us to build a bipartisan #COVID19 relief package that addresses the real issues Americans are facing. This bill is not an opportunity to sneak through partisan agenda items." Sen.John Thune
July 22, 2020 Graham, Capito, Rounds Introduce Legislation to Move PPE Supply Chain from China to the United States Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
July 22, 2020 Thune, Enzi Introduce Legislation to Improve Integrity of the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Program Sen.John Thune, ...
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "Without a doubt, we cannot reverse this economic downturn w/o attacking the underlying health care crisis. We must ensure medical workers have resources to treat patients, develop treatments, & find a vaccine. This continues to be a priority in the next phase of #COVID relief." Sen.John Thune
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "We've been closely monitoring the $2.4 trillion in relief funds that have already been allocated to fight #COVID. We've held dozens of coronavirus hearings to identify how we can provide targeted & fiscally responsible relief. Focus of the next phase: kids, jobs, & health care." Sen.John Thune
July 22, 2020 Tweet - ". @USDA has released its report on recent cattle market volatility, which I'll be reviewing closely. I continue to have concerns about potential price manipulation/anticompetitive activities in meatpacking & will press @TheJusticeDept to conclude its investigation into the matter." Sen.John Thune
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "A few of my priorities in this next phase of federal #COVID relief: -More relief for struggling Americans -Funding for impacted farmers & ranchers -Protection from surprise state taxes for #COVID relief & mobile/remote workers -Telehealth -Liability protections for schools & biz" Sen.John Thune
July 21, 2020 Rounds, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Allow Americans to Sue China over COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Mike Rounds
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "We had a good meeting with @senategop & members of the president's team where we discussed some of the broad principles of the next round of federal #COVID19 relief for the American people. We are all in agreement that this effort is about kids, jobs, and health care." Sen.John Thune
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "The #COVID19 crisis we're facing today is different than the one we saw in March, & as a result, so will be our response. Waiting and evaluating was the right call. While Rs and Ds might have differing priorities for this next phase, there is a common-sense solution within reach." Sen.John Thune
July 20, 2020 Blackburn, McSally, Cotton, Hawley, Rounds, Tillis Introduce the Civil Justice for Victims of COVID Act Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
July 19, 2020 South Dakota War College - US Senator John Thune's Weekly Column: No Surprise Tax Bills for COVID Relief Workers Sen.John Thune
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "Last night, America lost one of our great civil rights heroes. John Lewis dedicated his life to serving and improving our country. He will be greatly missed. Kimberley and I are praying for his family in their grief." Sen.John Thune
July 16, 2020 Thune and Markey Applaud FCC TRACED Act Mandate Sen.John Thune, ...
July 15, 2020 Tweet - "To protect against #COVID19, our hospitals, biz, schools, & consumers need dependable access to hand sanitizer. I intro'd a bill to help grant certainty to ethanol, distillers, & other industries that are stepping up to produce hand sanitizer." Sen.John Thune
July 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Nita Lowey, Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee - ICYMI: Lucas Joins Colleagues Advocating Support for 4-H, Youth Mentorship Organizations During COVID-19 Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
July 2, 2020 Thune Leads Colleagues in Introducing Bipartisan Legislation to Provide Certainty for the 340B Program Sen.John Thune, ...
July 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State, and the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Lankford Joins Letter on Chinese Government Atrocities in Xinjiang to Administration Officials Sen.John Thune, ...
June 30, 2020 Tweet - "Let me be clear: Any suggestion that Republicans somehow didn't want a debate on police reform is patently false. We stand ready to act today. Democrats, unfortunately, seem more interested in how this issue can help them in November than actually finding a solution." Sen.John Thune
June 30, 2020 Tweet - "Consumers believe in America. They know that our country will come back stronger than ever after #COVID19. Step one for a sustainable recovery needs to be keeping people safe. Remember to wear a mask so we don't lose ground in this fight." Sen.John Thune
June 30, 2020 Tweet - "The page gets turned at a shocking speed on Capitol Hill, but let me remind you why we're considering #NDAA this week and not Senator Scott's policing reform bill: Democrats filibustered the debate from beginning in the Senate." Sen.John Thune
June 25, 2020 Tweet - "Thanks to all the law enforcement officers who are on call to protect our nation's monuments. And in this quieter moment, for helping to make my grandson's day." Sen.John Thune
June 25, 2020 Tweet - "The effects of #COVID19 have further highlighted how powerful a tool telehealth can be now and in the future. Glad to see the @FCC recognizing the clear advantages of this technology and supplying providers in SD with the tools they need to invest more in #telehealth." Sen.John Thune
June 24, 2020 Executive Session Sen.John Thune
June 24, 2020 Tweet - "I was hoping that Senate Democrats would put politics aside and work with @SenateGOP to pass a bipartisan police reform bill. Sadly, that did not happen. Democrats just blocked even debating @SenTimScott's #JUSTICEAct. Talk is cheap. Our job is to legislate. America wants action." Sen.John Thune
June 24, 2020 Thune, Smith Introduce Bill to Ease Application Process for the Impact Aid Program During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.John Thune, ...
June 24, 2020 Tweet - "Unbelievable. Dems just blocked the Senate from debating police reform. Democrats have totally exposed their real motives (it's not creating change or finding viable solutions). Americans are calling out for justice, equality, & ACTION. But Dems are just focused on politics. Wow." Sen.John Thune
June 23, 2020 Tweet - "If Senate Democrats prevent us from debating, amending, or voting on the #JUSTICEact this week, they're doing more than blocking @SenatorTimScott 's bill, they're blocking an open, bipartisan debate on policing reform -- something nearly all of them have said they support." Sen.John Thune
June 23, 2020 Tweet - "Shocked by Dems' indications that they will vote against having a policing reform debate in the Senate. If they think the bill could be improved, why not work with us to make changes & find consensus? This is a time for action. I hope Dems see that & stop their obstruction." Sen.John Thune
June 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Senate Agriculture Committee Urges Secretary Perdue to Extend WIC Flexibilities Sen.John Thune, ...
June 19, 2020 Tweet - "Today, we celebrate #Juneteenth to commemorate the day that freedom finally reached every corner of America. As a country, we still have more work to do. I'm hopeful we can continue to work toward realizing our founding principles of equality, liberty, & justice for all." Sen.John Thune
June 18, 2020 Tweet - "Medical personnel from across the U.S. traveled to NYC to help fight #COVID19. Then Gov. Cuomo announced their reward: taxes. Tax confusion for mobile/remote workers has long called out for a solution. I've proposed one. Read my full op-ed in the @WSJ ." Sen.John Thune
June 18, 2020 Tweet - "Great explanation of the #JUSTICEAct by @SenatorTimScott . This bill is full of common-sense solutions and bipartisan priorities to improve policing in this country. Please take the time to learn more." Sen.John Thune
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