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July 23, 2020 FY 2021 NDAA Passes Senate with Rounds Support, Includes a Number of South Dakota Priorities Sen. Mike Rounds
July 23, 2020 Tweet - "JUST PASSED: Good to see the Senate work together to pass a bipartisan #NDAA to ensure our troops are prepared to meet threats posed by major world powers like Russia and China or rogue nations like North Korea and Iran." Sen. John Thune
July 23, 2020 Thune Statement on Senate Passage of Pro-Troop Defense Bill Sen. John Thune
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "The #NDAA is one of the most important bills we pass every year. Historically, we've been able to pass it with bipartisan support -- both parties united behind the goal of granting our military the resources it needs to defend our nation. I hope that will hold true this year." Sen. John Thune
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "Some take it for granted that we have the strongest military in the world, but as this 2018 report shows, years of underfunding/budgetary uncertainty left our military under-equipped to meet modern threats. This #NDAA will continue restoring readiness." Sen. John Thune
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "#China & #Russia have been flexing their power and investing in their military -- not only to challenge the U.S. & allies but also intimidate neighbors & expand their spheres of influence. This #NDAA will help ensure we're prepared to counter threats posed by other great powers." Sen. John Thune
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate is set to vote on the NDAA later this week. It's thanks to @JimInhofe 's leadership in crafting this excellent #NDAA that it is laser-focused on restoring military readiness & ensuring we're prepared to meet threats posed by major powers like #Russia & #China." Sen. John Thune
July 3, 2020 Tweet - "Welcome to South Dakota, Mr. President. I can't think of a better backdrop for your arrival than #EllsworthAirForceBase, home to some of the most dedicated men and women our military has ever known." Sen. John Thune
July 2, 2020 Johnson Amendment to Refine Weapon Systems Investments Included in House NDAA Rep. Dusty Johnson
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 30, 2020 Tweet - "The #NDAA is one of the most important pieces of legislation we pass every year. Historically, we've always been able to get it done in a bipartisan fashion. I hope that will hold true this year." Sen. John Thune
June 10, 2020 Tweet - "Gen. Brown is an impressive leader, and I appreciated our recent convo. about his plans for the @usairforce . I know he will do a great job leading our airmen & protecting our country from the many dangers we face. Proud to have been a part of this historic vote in the Senate." Sen. John Thune
June 5, 2020 Blackburn, Rosen Introduce Bill to Train Our Next Generation of STEM Leaders Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 8, 2020 Tweet - "South Dakota is proud Ellsworth AFB is the preferred choice for hosting the future B-21, ensuring the base's contribution to our national security for decades come.; Reminder: B-21 basing scoping comment period closes tomorrow." Sen. John Thune
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate will sustain @POTUS 's veto of a resolution that would've limited authorities as commander in chief. It's important presidents are able to intervene, if necessary, when there are imminent threats. Of course, that applies to Iran -- the world's largest sponsor of terror." Sen. John Thune
May 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, United States Secretary of State - Fitzpatrick Joins Overwhelming Bipartisan Majority of House Members Calls On Administration To Extend Iran Arms Embargo Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
March 30, 2020 Tweet - "Last May, the Air Force announced Ellsworth AFB as the first choice to host the B-21 Raider Flag of United States. I am excited that the formal basing process has begun. Due to social distancing precautions, information has moved online. Comments are due May 9. http://B21EIS.com" Sen. John Thune
Feb. 13, 2020 Letter to Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Shaheen Leads Bipartisan Effort to Add Lost Navy Sailors to Vietnam Memorial, Requests Meeting with Defense Secretary Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Feb. 3, 2020 Johnson Anticipates President's State of the Union Address Rep. Dusty Johnson
Jan. 12, 2020 Rapid City Journal - THUNE: New Year, same commitment to fighting for South Dakota Sen. John Thune
Jan. 8, 2020 Executive Session Sen. John Thune
Jan. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Thankful to hear confirmation that no American troops were harmed in last night's attack. Iranian influence in the Middle East is a malign influence that has put in jeopardy not only American lives, but the lives of countless people throughout the region" Sen. John Thune
Jan. 7, 2020 Rounds Statement on Iran Attack on U.S. and Coalition Forces in Iraq Sen. Mike Rounds
Dec. 17, 2019 Thune Statement on Senate Passage of the National Defense Authorization Act Sen. John Thune
Dec. 17, 2019 NDAA Passes Senate with Rounds Support, Includes a Number of South Dakota Priorities Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Date Title Politician
July 23, 2020 FY 2021 NDAA Passes Senate with Rounds Support, Includes a Number of South Dakota Priorities Sen.Mike Rounds
July 23, 2020 Tweet - "JUST PASSED: Good to see the Senate work together to pass a bipartisan #NDAA to ensure our troops are prepared to meet threats posed by major world powers like Russia and China or rogue nations like North Korea and Iran." Sen.John Thune
July 23, 2020 Thune Statement on Senate Passage of Pro-Troop Defense Bill Sen.John Thune
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "The #NDAA is one of the most important bills we pass every year. Historically, we've been able to pass it with bipartisan support -- both parties united behind the goal of granting our military the resources it needs to defend our nation. I hope that will hold true this year." Sen.John Thune
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "Some take it for granted that we have the strongest military in the world, but as this 2018 report shows, years of underfunding/budgetary uncertainty left our military under-equipped to meet modern threats. This #NDAA will continue restoring readiness." Sen.John Thune
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "#China & #Russia have been flexing their power and investing in their military -- not only to challenge the U.S. & allies but also intimidate neighbors & expand their spheres of influence. This #NDAA will help ensure we're prepared to counter threats posed by other great powers." Sen.John Thune
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate is set to vote on the NDAA later this week. It's thanks to @JimInhofe 's leadership in crafting this excellent #NDAA that it is laser-focused on restoring military readiness & ensuring we're prepared to meet threats posed by major powers like #Russia & #China." Sen.John Thune
July 3, 2020 Tweet - "Welcome to South Dakota, Mr. President. I can't think of a better backdrop for your arrival than #EllsworthAirForceBase, home to some of the most dedicated men and women our military has ever known." Sen.John Thune
July 2, 2020 Johnson Amendment to Refine Weapon Systems Investments Included in House NDAA Rep.Dusty Johnson
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 30, 2020 Tweet - "The #NDAA is one of the most important pieces of legislation we pass every year. Historically, we've always been able to get it done in a bipartisan fashion. I hope that will hold true this year." Sen.John Thune
June 10, 2020 Tweet - "Gen. Brown is an impressive leader, and I appreciated our recent convo. about his plans for the @usairforce . I know he will do a great job leading our airmen & protecting our country from the many dangers we face. Proud to have been a part of this historic vote in the Senate." Sen.John Thune
June 5, 2020 Blackburn, Rosen Introduce Bill to Train Our Next Generation of STEM Leaders Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 8, 2020 Tweet - "South Dakota is proud Ellsworth AFB is the preferred choice for hosting the future B-21, ensuring the base's contribution to our national security for decades come.; Reminder: B-21 basing scoping comment period closes tomorrow." Sen.John Thune
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate will sustain @POTUS 's veto of a resolution that would've limited authorities as commander in chief. It's important presidents are able to intervene, if necessary, when there are imminent threats. Of course, that applies to Iran -- the world's largest sponsor of terror." Sen.John Thune
May 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, United States Secretary of State - Fitzpatrick Joins Overwhelming Bipartisan Majority of House Members Calls On Administration To Extend Iran Arms Embargo Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
March 30, 2020 Tweet - "Last May, the Air Force announced Ellsworth AFB as the first choice to host the B-21 Raider Flag of United States. I am excited that the formal basing process has begun. Due to social distancing precautions, information has moved online. Comments are due May 9. http://B21EIS.com" Sen.John Thune
Feb. 13, 2020 Letter to Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Shaheen Leads Bipartisan Effort to Add Lost Navy Sailors to Vietnam Memorial, Requests Meeting with Defense Secretary Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Feb. 3, 2020 Johnson Anticipates President's State of the Union Address Rep.Dusty Johnson
Jan. 12, 2020 Rapid City Journal - THUNE: New Year, same commitment to fighting for South Dakota Sen.John Thune
Jan. 8, 2020 Executive Session Sen.John Thune
Jan. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Thankful to hear confirmation that no American troops were harmed in last night's attack. Iranian influence in the Middle East is a malign influence that has put in jeopardy not only American lives, but the lives of countless people throughout the region" Sen.John Thune
Jan. 7, 2020 Rounds Statement on Iran Attack on U.S. and Coalition Forces in Iraq Sen.Mike Rounds
Dec. 17, 2019 Thune Statement on Senate Passage of the National Defense Authorization Act Sen.John Thune
Dec. 17, 2019 NDAA Passes Senate with Rounds Support, Includes a Number of South Dakota Priorities Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
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