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Politician
Nov. 26, 2019
Upholding the Renewable Fuel Standard
Sen. Mike Rounds
Nov. 18, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - Sen. Cramer Joins Colleagues "in Calling on EPA to Provide Clarity on Biogenic Carbon Emissions"
Sen. John Thune, ...
Nov. 18, 2019
Delegation Applauds Administration's Decision to Grant Disaster Declaration For Southeast South Dakota Following September Flooding and Tornadoes
Sen. John Thune, ...
Nov. 17, 2019
Dakota War College - The Work Goes On
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 15, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Midwest Senators Renew RFS Recommendations to President Trump
Sen. John Thune, ...
Nov. 7, 2019
Letter to Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of Environmental Protection Agency - Rounds Submits Letter to EPA on RFS Supplemental Rule
Sen. Mike Rounds
Nov. 7, 2019
Rounds: During Meeting at White House Today, President Trump Re-Confirms his Commitment to Blending 15 Billion Gallons of Ethanol Annually
Sen. Mike Rounds
Nov. 7, 2019
Tweet - "Renewable fuels support America's heartland and promote home-grown energy independence. @ChuckGrassley, @SenJoniErnst, @SenatorFischer, @SenatorRounds, @RoyBlunt, @SenatorBraun, and I are all in agreement: @EPAAWheeler must uphold the #RFS and give certainty to our producers."
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 30, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Delegation Urges Administration to Quickly Approve South Dakota Disaster Declaration
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 30, 2019
Tweet - "SD has been hit w/ disastrous storm after storm this year. Today, I'm joining @SenatorRounds & @DustyJohnson in urging the Admin to quickly approve @GovKristiNoem's major disaster declaration request to support SD communities as we continue to rebuild areas hit by severe weather."
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 27, 2019
South Dakota War College - There's No Place I'd Rather Be
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 23, 2019
Johnson Statement on House Energy and Commerce Hearing on EPA Refinery Exemptions
Rep. Dusty Johnson
Oct. 21, 2019
Letter to Hon Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture - Klobuchar, Thune Lead Colleagues in Urging Department of Agriculture to Prioritize Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) State Acres for Wildlife Enhancement
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 15, 2019
Thune, Schatz Introduce Legislation to Improve Weather Forecasting Models
Sen. John Thune, ...
Oct. 4, 2019
Thune Praises Administration's Commitment to Agriculture
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 2, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the United States Senate and the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader of the United States Senate - Udall, Heinrich call for financial certainty for rural counties
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Sept. 24, 2019
Delegation Applauds Administration's Decision to Approve South Dakota Disaster Declaration Following Severe Storms and Flooding
Sen. John Thune, ...
Sept. 24, 2019
Tweet - "South Dakota has been hit with storm after storm this year, so I'm glad the admin worked to approve a disaster declaration request that will provide our state with some much-needed relief and help folks affected by the storms and flooding get back on their feet more quickly."
Sen. John Thune
Sept. 20, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Iowa Delegation, Bipartisan Members Send Letter to EPA on Biofuel Waivers
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Sept. 17, 2019
Letter to Director Mulvaney - Gardner Joins Bipartisan Letter Urging OMB to Make the Army Corps Collaborate on the Water Supply Rule
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Sept. 16, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Mick Mulvaney. Director of the Office of Budget and Management - Sen. Cramer, colleagues urge OMB to make Army Corps collaborate on water supply rule
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Sept. 15, 2019
Tweet - "Like many Sioux Falls residents, daughter Brittany had a lot of clean up to do after the tornado. Everyone pitched in, some more than others. #grandkids #littlepeopleincharge"
Sen. John Thune
Sept. 13, 2019
Tweet - "Also stopped at some homes in the La Quinta neighborhood that had destruction from the storm."
Sen. John Thune
Sept. 13, 2019
Tweet - "Lots of damage to Advanced Auto Parts in Sioux Falls. It's hard to see so much wreckage, but I'm grateful to all of the first responders' for their hard work, to Mayor @PaulTenHaken for his leadership through this ordeal, & to the amazing volunteers who have helped with cleanup."
Sen. John Thune
Sept. 13, 2019
Tweet - "Surveying the damage from the #SiouxFallsTornado at @AveraHealth. Their staff's efforts to keep all of their patients safe during the storm is inspiring and makes me extremely proud of my hometown. Plans to rebuild are already underway."
Sen. John Thune
Sept. 12, 2019
Tweet - "My staff and I are monitoring the heavy flooding going on in eastern South Dakota. I know South Dakotans are resilient, and this definitely isn't the first time we've experienced tough weather, but please proceed with caution."
Sen. John Thune
Sept. 12, 2019
Thune Statement on EPA's Commitment to Rolling Back WOTUS
Sen. John Thune
Sept. 12, 2019
Tweet - "Great thread. Proud of all the Sioux Falls reporters and their teams for their dedication to getting the public the information they needed even in scary and dangerous circumstances. A testament to the value of local journalism. #SiouxFalls"
Sen. John Thune
Sept. 11, 2019
Tweet - "Closely monitoring the situation from Washington and stand ready to help the community any way I can."
Sen. John Thune
Aug. 21, 2019
Rep. Finkenauer Leads Bipartisan Call for Investigation into Small Refinery Exemption Waivers
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
June 12, 2019
Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States - South Dakota Delegation Supports Oglala Sioux Tribe's Request for Disaster Declaration Following March Storms
Rep. Dusty Johnson
June 7, 2019
Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Kevin McCarthy, Richard Neal, and Kevin Brady - DeLauro Leads Colleagues in Call for Immediate Extension of Biodiesel Tax Incentive
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
April 10, 2019
Shaheen, Rounds Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Assist Veterans & Service Members Exposed to PFAS Contaminants
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
April 5, 2019
Green New Deal is a Bad Deal for South Dakota
Sen. Mike Rounds
March 28, 2019
Kildee, Stabenow, Rounds, Peters, Bergman Introduce Bipartisan Pfas Detection Act
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
March 27, 2019
The Green New Deal
Sen. John Thune
March 27, 2019
Tweet - "This week, Democrats got their wish: an opportunity to advance the #GreenNewDeal. But instead of backing up their socialist fantasy with a vote in support, nearly all of them voted present. Americans deserve to hear how every Democrat stands on this dangerous plan."
Sen. John Thune
March 26, 2019
Tweet - "The #GreenNewDeal is a socialist fantasy that would put the government in charge of everything from your health care to the way you heat your house. The American people deserve to know which @SenateDems support this massive government expansion."
Sen. John Thune
March 26, 2019
Thune: Democrats Refuse to Go on the Record on Their Green New Deal
Sen. John Thune
March 26, 2019
Tweet - "Weeks ago, @SenateDems were practically tripping over themselves to support the costly, ineffective #GreenNewDeal. But today, they banded together in a refusal to go on the record when it comes to their massive government expansion."
Sen. John Thune
March 26, 2019
Executive Session
Sen. John Thune
March 12, 2019
Johnson Praises Proposed Year-Round E15 Fuel Sales
Rep. Dusty Johnson
March 7, 2019
Tweet - "$93 trillion is more money than the United States has spent in its entire history. It's more money than the combined GDP of the entire world. But it's what Democrats' #GreenNewDeal could cost if they get their way."
Sen. John Thune
March 6, 2019
Tweet - "Under the #GreenNewDeal, if you like your car, you probably won't be able to keep it. If you like your health care, you probably won't be able to keep it. If you like your house, you may not be able to keep that either."
Sen. John Thune
March 6, 2019
Tweet - "The more you look at the #GreenNewDeal, the worse it looks."
Sen. John Thune
March 1, 2019
A Green Nightmare
Sen. John Thune
March 1, 2019
Western Caucus Applauds the Confirmation of Andrew Wheeler as Administrator of the EPA
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Feb. 12, 2019
NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT ACT--MOTION TO PROCEED--Resumed
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 12, 2019
Tweet - "The Democrats' #GreenNewDeal is projected to cost American families up to $3,800 per year in higher energy bills, but that is just the beginning. WATCH"
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 8, 2019
Thune: Common Ground
Sen. John Thune
Date
Title
Politician
Nov. 26, 2019
Upholding the Renewable Fuel Standard
Sen.Mike Rounds
Nov. 18, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - Sen. Cramer Joins Colleagues "in Calling on EPA to Provide Clarity on Biogenic Carbon Emissions"
Sen.John Thune, ...
Nov. 18, 2019
Delegation Applauds Administration's Decision to Grant Disaster Declaration For Southeast South Dakota Following September Flooding and Tornadoes
Sen.John Thune, ...
Nov. 17, 2019
Dakota War College - The Work Goes On
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 15, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Midwest Senators Renew RFS Recommendations to President Trump
Sen.John Thune, ...
Nov. 7, 2019
Letter to Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of Environmental Protection Agency - Rounds Submits Letter to EPA on RFS Supplemental Rule
Sen.Mike Rounds
Nov. 7, 2019
Rounds: During Meeting at White House Today, President Trump Re-Confirms his Commitment to Blending 15 Billion Gallons of Ethanol Annually
Sen.Mike Rounds
Nov. 7, 2019
Tweet - "Renewable fuels support America's heartland and promote home-grown energy independence. @ChuckGrassley, @SenJoniErnst, @SenatorFischer, @SenatorRounds, @RoyBlunt, @SenatorBraun, and I are all in agreement: @EPAAWheeler must uphold the #RFS and give certainty to our producers."
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 30, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Delegation Urges Administration to Quickly Approve South Dakota Disaster Declaration
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 30, 2019
Tweet - "SD has been hit w/ disastrous storm after storm this year. Today, I'm joining @SenatorRounds & @DustyJohnson in urging the Admin to quickly approve @GovKristiNoem's major disaster declaration request to support SD communities as we continue to rebuild areas hit by severe weather."
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 27, 2019
South Dakota War College - There's No Place I'd Rather Be
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 23, 2019
Johnson Statement on House Energy and Commerce Hearing on EPA Refinery Exemptions
Rep.Dusty Johnson
Oct. 21, 2019
Letter to Hon Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture - Klobuchar, Thune Lead Colleagues in Urging Department of Agriculture to Prioritize Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) State Acres for Wildlife Enhancement
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 15, 2019
Thune, Schatz Introduce Legislation to Improve Weather Forecasting Models
Sen.John Thune, ...
Oct. 4, 2019
Thune Praises Administration's Commitment to Agriculture
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 2, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the United States Senate and the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader of the United States Senate - Udall, Heinrich call for financial certainty for rural counties
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Sept. 24, 2019
Delegation Applauds Administration's Decision to Approve South Dakota Disaster Declaration Following Severe Storms and Flooding
Sen.John Thune, ...
Sept. 24, 2019
Tweet - "South Dakota has been hit with storm after storm this year, so I'm glad the admin worked to approve a disaster declaration request that will provide our state with some much-needed relief and help folks affected by the storms and flooding get back on their feet more quickly."
Sen.John Thune
Sept. 20, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Iowa Delegation, Bipartisan Members Send Letter to EPA on Biofuel Waivers
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Sept. 17, 2019
Letter to Director Mulvaney - Gardner Joins Bipartisan Letter Urging OMB to Make the Army Corps Collaborate on the Water Supply Rule
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Sept. 16, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Mick Mulvaney. Director of the Office of Budget and Management - Sen. Cramer, colleagues urge OMB to make Army Corps collaborate on water supply rule
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Sept. 15, 2019
Tweet - "Like many Sioux Falls residents, daughter Brittany had a lot of clean up to do after the tornado. Everyone pitched in, some more than others. #grandkids #littlepeopleincharge"
Sen.John Thune
Sept. 13, 2019
Tweet - "Also stopped at some homes in the La Quinta neighborhood that had destruction from the storm."
Sen.John Thune
Sept. 13, 2019
Tweet - "Lots of damage to Advanced Auto Parts in Sioux Falls. It's hard to see so much wreckage, but I'm grateful to all of the first responders' for their hard work, to Mayor @PaulTenHaken for his leadership through this ordeal, & to the amazing volunteers who have helped with cleanup."
Sen.John Thune
Sept. 13, 2019
Tweet - "Surveying the damage from the #SiouxFallsTornado at @AveraHealth. Their staff's efforts to keep all of their patients safe during the storm is inspiring and makes me extremely proud of my hometown. Plans to rebuild are already underway."
Sen.John Thune
Sept. 12, 2019
Tweet - "My staff and I are monitoring the heavy flooding going on in eastern South Dakota. I know South Dakotans are resilient, and this definitely isn't the first time we've experienced tough weather, but please proceed with caution."
Sen.John Thune
Sept. 12, 2019
Thune Statement on EPA's Commitment to Rolling Back WOTUS
Sen.John Thune
Sept. 12, 2019
Tweet - "Great thread. Proud of all the Sioux Falls reporters and their teams for their dedication to getting the public the information they needed even in scary and dangerous circumstances. A testament to the value of local journalism. #SiouxFalls"
Sen.John Thune
Sept. 11, 2019
Tweet - "Closely monitoring the situation from Washington and stand ready to help the community any way I can."
Sen.John Thune
Aug. 21, 2019
Rep. Finkenauer Leads Bipartisan Call for Investigation into Small Refinery Exemption Waivers
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
June 12, 2019
Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States - South Dakota Delegation Supports Oglala Sioux Tribe's Request for Disaster Declaration Following March Storms
Rep.Dusty Johnson
June 7, 2019
Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Kevin McCarthy, Richard Neal, and Kevin Brady - DeLauro Leads Colleagues in Call for Immediate Extension of Biodiesel Tax Incentive
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
April 10, 2019
Shaheen, Rounds Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Assist Veterans & Service Members Exposed to PFAS Contaminants
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
April 5, 2019
Green New Deal is a Bad Deal for South Dakota
Sen.Mike Rounds
March 28, 2019
Kildee, Stabenow, Rounds, Peters, Bergman Introduce Bipartisan Pfas Detection Act
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
March 27, 2019
The Green New Deal
Sen.John Thune
March 27, 2019
Tweet - "This week, Democrats got their wish: an opportunity to advance the #GreenNewDeal. But instead of backing up their socialist fantasy with a vote in support, nearly all of them voted present. Americans deserve to hear how every Democrat stands on this dangerous plan."
Sen.John Thune
March 26, 2019
Tweet - "The #GreenNewDeal is a socialist fantasy that would put the government in charge of everything from your health care to the way you heat your house. The American people deserve to know which @SenateDems support this massive government expansion."
Sen.John Thune
March 26, 2019
Thune: Democrats Refuse to Go on the Record on Their Green New Deal
Sen.John Thune
March 26, 2019
Tweet - "Weeks ago, @SenateDems were practically tripping over themselves to support the costly, ineffective #GreenNewDeal. But today, they banded together in a refusal to go on the record when it comes to their massive government expansion."
Sen.John Thune
March 26, 2019
Executive Session
Sen.John Thune
March 12, 2019
Johnson Praises Proposed Year-Round E15 Fuel Sales
Rep.Dusty Johnson
March 7, 2019
Tweet - "$93 trillion is more money than the United States has spent in its entire history. It's more money than the combined GDP of the entire world. But it's what Democrats' #GreenNewDeal could cost if they get their way."
Sen.John Thune
March 6, 2019
Tweet - "Under the #GreenNewDeal, if you like your car, you probably won't be able to keep it. If you like your health care, you probably won't be able to keep it. If you like your house, you may not be able to keep that either."
Sen.John Thune
March 6, 2019
Tweet - "The more you look at the #GreenNewDeal, the worse it looks."
Sen.John Thune
March 1, 2019
A Green Nightmare
Sen.John Thune
March 1, 2019
Western Caucus Applauds the Confirmation of Andrew Wheeler as Administrator of the EPA
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Feb. 12, 2019
NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT ACT--MOTION TO PROCEED--Resumed
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 12, 2019
Tweet - "The Democrats' #GreenNewDeal is projected to cost American families up to $3,800 per year in higher energy bills, but that is just the beginning. WATCH"
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 8, 2019
Thune: Common Ground
Sen.John Thune
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