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March 3, 2022
Tweet - "We need pipelines, not pipe dreams. Affordable electric vehicles are years away from being widely available enough to reduce dependence on liquid fuel. President Biden, bring back American energy dominance."
Sen. John Thune
March 3, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Sen. Cramer, Colleagues Demand Biden Change Course on Failing Energy Policy as Prices Skyrocket at Home and Putin is Emboldened
Sen. John Thune, ...
March 3, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Young, Senators Push For Expanded Domestic Energy Production In Letter To President Biden
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
March 2, 2022
Tweet - "Joined @GayleKing & @CBSMornings to recap last night's #SOTU. One thing I wanted to hear more about: American energy. Biden has been 100% wrong in this area. We must reinvest in American-made energy so we never have to rely on foreign powers like Russia for fuel."
Sen. John Thune
March 2, 2022
Letter to Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Blackburn, Colleagues Demand Biden Change Course On Failing Energy Policy As Prices Skyrocket At Home And Putin Defies Global Outcry
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
March 1, 2022
Tweet - "Every dollar the world denies Putin by not buying his oil & gas is one less dollar he has to spend attacking Ukraine. I've said it before, & I'll say it again: Energy independence is a matter of national security. Biden must reverse course & put American energy back in the game."
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 28, 2022
Rubio, Cassidy, Rounds Call On Congress to Pass Expediting Natural Gas Exports to Allies Act, Supporting American LNG Exports to Europe While Undermining Russian Influence
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Feb. 23, 2022
Letter to Hon. Jennifer Granholm, Secretary of Energy - Hoeven Urges Administration to Increase LNG Exports, Support Energy Security of European Allies
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Feb. 23, 2022
Letter to Hon. Jennifer Granholm, Secretary of Energy - Senators Urge Biden Administration to Increase LNG Exports, Undermine Russian Influence
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Feb. 18, 2022
International Energy Implications--Thanks Russia
Rep. Dusty Johnson
Feb. 17, 2022
Letter to Hon. Jennifer Granholm, Secretary U.S. Department of Energy, Rubio Joins Cassidy, Colleagues in Urging Biden Administration to Facilitate LNG Exports, Undermine Russian Influence
Sen. John Thune, ...
Feb. 9, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Hoeven Joins Cruz, Colleagues in Committing to Block Implementation of Any Iran Nuclear Deal Not Approved By Congress
Sen. John Thune, ...
Feb. 8, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Portman, Republican Colleagues Remind President Biden That Any New Iran Deal Must Be Submitted to Congress For Approval
Sen. John Thune, ...
Feb. 4, 2022
Tweet - "Spoke with @sdsoybean about my support for biofuels, the effects of inflation on ag, and my recently introduced shipping reform bill. It would improve access to shipping containers and help expand foreign markets for S.D. soybeans & other goods."
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 2, 2022
Tweet - "Biofuels... -drive rural economic opportunity -lower gas prices -reduce greenhouse gas emissions -increase consumer choice -strengthen our energy security Biden's @EPA must live up to its pledge to restore integrity, stability, & growth to the RFS. My letter to @EPAMichaelRegan 👇🏻"
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 1, 2022
Letter to Hon. Michael Regan, Administrator for the Environmental Protection Agency - Duckworth & Durbin Join Klobuchar, Grassley & Bipartisan Group of Colleagues in Letter Urging Biden Administration to Prioritize Renewable Fuel Standard
Sen. John Thune, ...
Jan. 31, 2022
Letter to Hon. Michael Regan, Administrator of the EPA - Klobuchar, Grassley Lead Bipartisan Group of Colleagues in Letter Urging Biden Administration to Prioritize Renewable Fuel Standard
Sen. John Thune, ...
Jan. 25, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - Hinson Calls on Administration to Rescind Executive Order Requiring Federal Agencies to Purchase "Zero Emission" Vehicles
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Dec. 9, 2021
Tweet - "President Biden made his attitude toward conventional energy production clear on day one when he canceled Keystone XL. Since then, his admin has tried to make it more expensive & more difficult to develop our abundant energy resources. No surprise that costs have risen."
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 7, 2021
Tweet - "The admin's failed attempt to play both sides of this issue means another gut punch to the biofuel industry. Attempting to soften the blow of today's announcement with a slight increase in future volumes & delayed congressional assistance for biofuels from @USDA falls very short."
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 2, 2021
Tweet - "The @EPA has again missed the deadline for issuing the 2022 RFS blending requirements. Rumored plans to retroactively reduce RVOs would jeopardize the livelihoods of biofuel producers & farmers across the heartland. Producers need certainty NOW. https://rfdtv.com/story/45259950/south-dakota-senator-expresses-disappointment-over-biofuel-blending-obligations"
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 30, 2021
Tweet - ". @SecretaryPete , do you mean families who *can afford to* buy electric vehicles? This couldn't be more out of touch. Gas prices are at a 7-yr high and the Biden administration thinks that radical "Green New Deal" policies are the solution."
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 17, 2021
Thune: Democrats' Inflation Will Make Thanksgiving the Most Expensive in History
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 17, 2021
Tweet - "We're in for one of the most expensive Thanksgivings ever. Compared to last year (Money bag)Turkey is up 18% (Chart with upwards trend) Gas prices are at a 7-year high (Warning sign) Cost to heat SD homes is expected to increase 50% to 100% Biden's #BuildBackBroker socialist spending plan would push inflation even higher."
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 16, 2021
Tweet - "Had a surprise guest at my meeting on renewable energy with former @SDGovDaugaard . I told @Max_Scherzer we'll be crossing our fingers for him tomorrow when they announce the #CyYoung winner."
Sen. John Thune
Date
Title
Politician
March 3, 2022
Tweet - "We need pipelines, not pipe dreams. Affordable electric vehicles are years away from being widely available enough to reduce dependence on liquid fuel. President Biden, bring back American energy dominance."
Sen.John Thune
March 3, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Sen. Cramer, Colleagues Demand Biden Change Course on Failing Energy Policy as Prices Skyrocket at Home and Putin is Emboldened
Sen.John Thune, ...
March 3, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Young, Senators Push For Expanded Domestic Energy Production In Letter To President Biden
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
March 2, 2022
Tweet - "Joined @GayleKing & @CBSMornings to recap last night's #SOTU. One thing I wanted to hear more about: American energy. Biden has been 100% wrong in this area. We must reinvest in American-made energy so we never have to rely on foreign powers like Russia for fuel."
Sen.John Thune
March 2, 2022
Letter to Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Blackburn, Colleagues Demand Biden Change Course On Failing Energy Policy As Prices Skyrocket At Home And Putin Defies Global Outcry
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
March 1, 2022
Tweet - "Every dollar the world denies Putin by not buying his oil & gas is one less dollar he has to spend attacking Ukraine. I've said it before, & I'll say it again: Energy independence is a matter of national security. Biden must reverse course & put American energy back in the game."
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 28, 2022
Rubio, Cassidy, Rounds Call On Congress to Pass Expediting Natural Gas Exports to Allies Act, Supporting American LNG Exports to Europe While Undermining Russian Influence
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Feb. 23, 2022
Letter to Hon. Jennifer Granholm, Secretary of Energy - Hoeven Urges Administration to Increase LNG Exports, Support Energy Security of European Allies
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Feb. 23, 2022
Letter to Hon. Jennifer Granholm, Secretary of Energy - Senators Urge Biden Administration to Increase LNG Exports, Undermine Russian Influence
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Feb. 18, 2022
International Energy Implications--Thanks Russia
Rep.Dusty Johnson
Feb. 17, 2022
Letter to Hon. Jennifer Granholm, Secretary U.S. Department of Energy, Rubio Joins Cassidy, Colleagues in Urging Biden Administration to Facilitate LNG Exports, Undermine Russian Influence
Sen.John Thune, ...
Feb. 9, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Hoeven Joins Cruz, Colleagues in Committing to Block Implementation of Any Iran Nuclear Deal Not Approved By Congress
Sen.John Thune, ...
Feb. 8, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Portman, Republican Colleagues Remind President Biden That Any New Iran Deal Must Be Submitted to Congress For Approval
Sen.John Thune, ...
Feb. 4, 2022
Tweet - "Spoke with @sdsoybean about my support for biofuels, the effects of inflation on ag, and my recently introduced shipping reform bill. It would improve access to shipping containers and help expand foreign markets for S.D. soybeans & other goods."
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 2, 2022
Tweet - "Biofuels... -drive rural economic opportunity -lower gas prices -reduce greenhouse gas emissions -increase consumer choice -strengthen our energy security Biden's @EPA must live up to its pledge to restore integrity, stability, & growth to the RFS. My letter to @EPAMichaelRegan 👇🏻"
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 1, 2022
Letter to Hon. Michael Regan, Administrator for the Environmental Protection Agency - Duckworth & Durbin Join Klobuchar, Grassley & Bipartisan Group of Colleagues in Letter Urging Biden Administration to Prioritize Renewable Fuel Standard
Sen.John Thune, ...
Jan. 31, 2022
Letter to Hon. Michael Regan, Administrator of the EPA - Klobuchar, Grassley Lead Bipartisan Group of Colleagues in Letter Urging Biden Administration to Prioritize Renewable Fuel Standard
Sen.John Thune, ...
Jan. 25, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - Hinson Calls on Administration to Rescind Executive Order Requiring Federal Agencies to Purchase "Zero Emission" Vehicles
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Dec. 9, 2021
Tweet - "President Biden made his attitude toward conventional energy production clear on day one when he canceled Keystone XL. Since then, his admin has tried to make it more expensive & more difficult to develop our abundant energy resources. No surprise that costs have risen."
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 7, 2021
Tweet - "The admin's failed attempt to play both sides of this issue means another gut punch to the biofuel industry. Attempting to soften the blow of today's announcement with a slight increase in future volumes & delayed congressional assistance for biofuels from @USDA falls very short."
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 2, 2021
Tweet - "The @EPA has again missed the deadline for issuing the 2022 RFS blending requirements. Rumored plans to retroactively reduce RVOs would jeopardize the livelihoods of biofuel producers & farmers across the heartland. Producers need certainty NOW. https://rfdtv.com/story/45259950/south-dakota-senator-expresses-disappointment-over-biofuel-blending-obligations"
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 30, 2021
Tweet - ". @SecretaryPete , do you mean families who *can afford to* buy electric vehicles? This couldn't be more out of touch. Gas prices are at a 7-yr high and the Biden administration thinks that radical "Green New Deal" policies are the solution."
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 17, 2021
Thune: Democrats' Inflation Will Make Thanksgiving the Most Expensive in History
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 17, 2021
Tweet - "We're in for one of the most expensive Thanksgivings ever. Compared to last year (Money bag)Turkey is up 18% (Chart with upwards trend) Gas prices are at a 7-year high (Warning sign) Cost to heat SD homes is expected to increase 50% to 100% Biden's #BuildBackBroker socialist spending plan would push inflation even higher."
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 16, 2021
Tweet - "Had a surprise guest at my meeting on renewable energy with former @SDGovDaugaard . I told @Max_Scherzer we'll be crossing our fingers for him tomorrow when they announce the #CyYoung winner."
Sen.John Thune
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