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Jan. 29, 2020 Tweet - "It's done. After * more than a year* of GOP & stakeholders pushing Dems in the House to stop delaying #USMCA, the agreement has finally crossed the finish line and been signed into law. This modernized deal will help open markets for our farmers & ranchers who feed the world." Sen. John Thune
Jan. 27, 2020 Letter to Hon. Antonio Guterres, Secretary General of the United Nations - Bipartisan Task Force Urges UN to Appoint Senior-Level Official to Combat Anti-Semitism Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Jan. 27, 2020 Tweet - "Happy birthday to the @SD_Guard . South Dakota is proud of our men and women who stand up and serve." Sen. John Thune
Jan. 27, 2020 Letter to Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Rounds, King, Harris, Pingree, Keating, Bergman Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter Urging Administration to Increase the Number of Temporary, Non-Immigrant H-2B Workers for 2020 Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Jan. 23, 2020 Letter to Mike Pompeo. Secretary of State - Pro-Life Legislators Call for Extension of Mexico City Policy Sen. John Thune, ...
Jan. 19, 2020 Rapid City Journal - THUNE: A bipartisan win for South Dakota agriculture Sen. John Thune
Jan. 17, 2020 Letter to the Her Excellency Tsai Ing-wen, President of the Republic of China (Taiwan) - Inhofe, Menendez, Senators Send Letter Congratulating Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on Reelection Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Jan. 16, 2020 Rounds Votes to Pass USMCA Sen. Mike Rounds
Jan. 16, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate has passed the modernized #USMCA trade deal. I was happy to be one of 89 senators to vote YES. This agreement will open markets for South Dakota farmers and ranchers, who have struggled for too long in today's agriculture economy." Sen. John Thune
Jan. 16, 2020 Tweet - "#USMCA just passed the Senate & is approaching the finish line. SD exports to Canada & Mexico topped $1.1 billion in 2017. By increasing certainty about trade with 2 key trading partners, #USMCA will benefit almost every sector of our economy, from manufacturing to agriculture." Sen. John Thune
Jan. 16, 2020 Thune Statement on Senate Passage of USMCA Sen. John Thune
Jan. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Glad to have been at the @WhiteHouse for today's event where the phase one trade deal with China became official. This is good progress. I look forward to passing #USMCA soon, too. There are few things more important to #Ag than good trade deals that help open and expand markets." Sen. John Thune
Jan. 15, 2020 Tweet - "After months of delay by House Dems, #USMCA is finally moving through Congress. Here in the Republican-led Senate, we understand the importance of this deal & have advanced it rapidly through the 7 required committees. I expect it to receive final Senate consideration very soon." Sen. John Thune
Jan. 15, 2020 Johnson Applauds Phase One China Trade Deal Rep. Dusty Johnson
Jan. 15, 2020 United States-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement Sen. John Thune
Jan. 15, 2020 Rounds Attends Signing of U.S.-China "Phase One" Trade Deal at the White House Sen. Mike Rounds
Jan. 14, 2020 Rounds Votes to Advance U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement to Senate Floor Sen. Mike Rounds
Jan. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Prior to U.S. action, #Iran had become increasingly bold. I'm pleased that our demonstration of strength restored our position of credible deterrence & that it appears Iran is standing down." Sen. John Thune
Jan. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Congrats to President Tsai Ing-wen on her re-election as Taiwan's president. Taiwan's open and fair election demonstrated the Taiwanese people's resolute commitment to democracy and freedom." Sen. John Thune
Jan. 12, 2020 Rapid City Journal - THUNE: New Year, same commitment to fighting for South Dakota Sen. John Thune
Jan. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Oh, the irony! @SpeakerPelosi unnecessarily held up #USMCA for months. Where was this newfound sense of urgency a year ago?" 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. 8, 2020 Executive Session Sen. John Thune
Jan. 7, 2020 Rounds Statement on Iran Attack on U.S. and Coalition Forces in Iraq Sen. Mike Rounds
Jan. 7, 2020 Thune Statement on Finance Committee Passage of USMCA Sen. John Thune
Jan. 7, 2020 Tweet - "Farmers and ranchers in South Dakota and around the country have had a tough few years. It's past time to pass this trade deal. I will be voting yes on #USMCA, and I would encourage my colleagues on @SenFinance and in the U.S. Senate to do the same." Sen. John Thune
Jan. 7, 2020 Tweet - "Tomorrow we'll be hearing from the admin about the mission that took out Soleimani -- a known terrorist & the architect behind much of the conflict going on in the Middle East. He's killed hundreds of American soldiers & wounded thousands more. The world is better off without him." Sen. John Thune
Jan. 7, 2020 Tweet - "The list of Iranian terror activities is long. In December, Iran-backed militia Kataib Hezbollah fired more than 30 rockets killing an American contractor & wounding U.S. troops. At the center of these activities was Soleimani. It's a good thing that his reign of terror is over." Sen. John Thune
Jan. 7, 2020 Tweet - "Soleimani's death provides Iran an opportunity to rethink its participation in terrorist activities throughout the Middle East & its aggression against our country, which will not be tolerated. Unfortunately, Iran doesn't seem ready to take that opportunity." Sen. John Thune
Jan. 7, 2020 Executive Session Sen. John Thune
Jan. 3, 2020 Tweet - "The world is a better place without Qassem Soleimani. With his removal, Iran has the opportunity to change course." Sen. John Thune
Dec. 25, 2019 Tweet - "From the Thune family to yours, we wish you a very merry Christmas. I hope you're spending it with the ones you love. And to our men and women in uniform who are far from home today as they protect our freedom, thank you!" Sen. John Thune
Dec. 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, United States Trade Representative - Taiwan Caucus Co-Chairs Lead Letter to USTR on Beginning Trade Deal Negotiations with Taiwan Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Dec. 17, 2019 NDAA Passes Senate with Rounds Support, Includes a Number of South Dakota Priorities Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Dec. 17, 2019 Tweet - "The 2020 #NDAA, which authorizes a significant down payment for the B-21 bomber, has passed the Senate. Proud to vote yes on this important bill to support our servicemembers, restore our military readiness, and modernize our forces to deter adversaries across all domains." Sen. John Thune
Dec. 17, 2019 Tweet - "#NDAA gives the troops the largest pay increase that they've seen in a decade and authorizes important programs -- like the B-21 bomber, for example, which will end up at Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota." Sen. John Thune
Dec. 17, 2019 Thune Statement on Senate Passage of the National Defense Authorization Act Sen. John Thune
Dec. 13, 2019 South Dakota Well-Represented in Defense Authorization Bill Sen. Mike Rounds
Dec. 11, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mark Calabria, Dir. of the Federal Housing Finance Agency - Sinema leads bipartisan effort ensuring servicemembers and veterans have access to VA home loan benefits Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Dec. 11, 2019 Tweet - "Today, my staff & I wrote #HolidaysForHeroes greetings to our troops to thank them for their service. While many of us will spend the holidays at home with our families, many of our troops will be far away fighting for freedom. We can never thank them, or their families, enough." Sen. John Thune
Dec. 11, 2019 Annual Defense Reauthorization Including Johnson's Legislation Passes House Rep. Dusty Johnson
Dec. 11, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Pete Gaynor, Acting Admin. of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Rounds Letter to FEMA Acting Administrator Gaynor Sen. Mike Rounds
Dec. 10, 2019 Rounds Cyber Consortia Provision Included in Final NDAA Package Sen. Mike Rounds
Dec. 10, 2019 Tweet - "My number one priority is ensuring #USMCA is a deal that's good for our farmers & ranchers. I look forward to reviewing the negotiated language closely." Sen. John Thune
Dec. 10, 2019 Tweet - "Every year, Congress takes up the #NDAA to authorize military funding. After delays by Dems, a deal has finally been reached to advance #NDAA2020. This #NDAA invests in planes, combat vehicles, & ships of the future -- including the B-21 bomber that will be based at Ellsworth AFB." Sen. John Thune
Dec. 10, 2019 Tweet - "Received a comprehensive update from Acting Secretary of @DHSgov Wolf on the department's efforts to secure our borders, stem the tide of illegal substances coming into our country, like fentanyl, opioids, & meth, and create H-2B visa certainty to support SD businesses." Sen. John Thune
Dec. 10, 2019 Tweet - ""Job Growth Bolsters Confidence" was the headline of the front-page story of the @WSJ this weekend. GOP policies like #TaxCuts have helped spur economic growth. Now, we're focused on #USMCA and ensuring that it's a win for our farmers & ranchers who've been struggling." Sen. John Thune
Dec. 9, 2019 Letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - ICYMI: Ag Committee GOP Leader Conaway Leads 159 Republicans Urging Pelosi to Hold Vote on USMCA Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Dec. 5, 2019 Tweet - "October's #JobsReport showed unemployment was at a low 3.6%. In contrast, in October 2011 - the same point in Obama's presidency - unemployment was at 9%. GOP policies like #TaxCuts have helped foster a strong labor market & higher wages, which continue to attract workers." Sen. John Thune
Dec. 4, 2019 Tweet - "Dems are completely dropping the ball on the things the American people put us here to do. They've: Blocked funding for our troops slow-walked confirmations continue to drag their feet on crucial priorities like #USMCA. Put aside the political games & work with us." Sen. John Thune
Date Title Politician
Jan. 29, 2020 Tweet - "It's done. After * more than a year* of GOP & stakeholders pushing Dems in the House to stop delaying #USMCA, the agreement has finally crossed the finish line and been signed into law. This modernized deal will help open markets for our farmers & ranchers who feed the world." Sen.John Thune
Jan. 27, 2020 Letter to Hon. Antonio Guterres, Secretary General of the United Nations - Bipartisan Task Force Urges UN to Appoint Senior-Level Official to Combat Anti-Semitism Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Jan. 27, 2020 Tweet - "Happy birthday to the @SD_Guard . South Dakota is proud of our men and women who stand up and serve." Sen.John Thune
Jan. 27, 2020 Letter to Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Rounds, King, Harris, Pingree, Keating, Bergman Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter Urging Administration to Increase the Number of Temporary, Non-Immigrant H-2B Workers for 2020 Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Jan. 23, 2020 Letter to Mike Pompeo. Secretary of State - Pro-Life Legislators Call for Extension of Mexico City Policy Sen.John Thune, ...
Jan. 19, 2020 Rapid City Journal - THUNE: A bipartisan win for South Dakota agriculture Sen.John Thune
Jan. 17, 2020 Letter to the Her Excellency Tsai Ing-wen, President of the Republic of China (Taiwan) - Inhofe, Menendez, Senators Send Letter Congratulating Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on Reelection Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Jan. 16, 2020 Rounds Votes to Pass USMCA Sen.Mike Rounds
Jan. 16, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate has passed the modernized #USMCA trade deal. I was happy to be one of 89 senators to vote YES. This agreement will open markets for South Dakota farmers and ranchers, who have struggled for too long in today's agriculture economy." Sen.John Thune
Jan. 16, 2020 Tweet - "#USMCA just passed the Senate & is approaching the finish line. SD exports to Canada & Mexico topped $1.1 billion in 2017. By increasing certainty about trade with 2 key trading partners, #USMCA will benefit almost every sector of our economy, from manufacturing to agriculture." Sen.John Thune
Jan. 16, 2020 Thune Statement on Senate Passage of USMCA Sen.John Thune
Jan. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Glad to have been at the @WhiteHouse for today's event where the phase one trade deal with China became official. This is good progress. I look forward to passing #USMCA soon, too. There are few things more important to #Ag than good trade deals that help open and expand markets." Sen.John Thune
Jan. 15, 2020 Tweet - "After months of delay by House Dems, #USMCA is finally moving through Congress. Here in the Republican-led Senate, we understand the importance of this deal & have advanced it rapidly through the 7 required committees. I expect it to receive final Senate consideration very soon." Sen.John Thune
Jan. 15, 2020 Johnson Applauds Phase One China Trade Deal Rep.Dusty Johnson
Jan. 15, 2020 United States-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement Sen.John Thune
Jan. 15, 2020 Rounds Attends Signing of U.S.-China "Phase One" Trade Deal at the White House Sen.Mike Rounds
Jan. 14, 2020 Rounds Votes to Advance U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement to Senate Floor Sen.Mike Rounds
Jan. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Prior to U.S. action, #Iran had become increasingly bold. I'm pleased that our demonstration of strength restored our position of credible deterrence & that it appears Iran is standing down." Sen.John Thune
Jan. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Congrats to President Tsai Ing-wen on her re-election as Taiwan's president. Taiwan's open and fair election demonstrated the Taiwanese people's resolute commitment to democracy and freedom." Sen.John Thune
Jan. 12, 2020 Rapid City Journal - THUNE: New Year, same commitment to fighting for South Dakota Sen.John Thune
Jan. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Oh, the irony! @SpeakerPelosi unnecessarily held up #USMCA for months. Where was this newfound sense of urgency a year ago?" 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. 8, 2020 Executive Session Sen.John Thune
Jan. 7, 2020 Rounds Statement on Iran Attack on U.S. and Coalition Forces in Iraq Sen.Mike Rounds
Jan. 7, 2020 Thune Statement on Finance Committee Passage of USMCA Sen.John Thune
Jan. 7, 2020 Tweet - "Farmers and ranchers in South Dakota and around the country have had a tough few years. It's past time to pass this trade deal. I will be voting yes on #USMCA, and I would encourage my colleagues on @SenFinance and in the U.S. Senate to do the same." Sen.John Thune
Jan. 7, 2020 Tweet - "Tomorrow we'll be hearing from the admin about the mission that took out Soleimani -- a known terrorist & the architect behind much of the conflict going on in the Middle East. He's killed hundreds of American soldiers & wounded thousands more. The world is better off without him." Sen.John Thune
Jan. 7, 2020 Tweet - "The list of Iranian terror activities is long. In December, Iran-backed militia Kataib Hezbollah fired more than 30 rockets killing an American contractor & wounding U.S. troops. At the center of these activities was Soleimani. It's a good thing that his reign of terror is over." Sen.John Thune
Jan. 7, 2020 Tweet - "Soleimani's death provides Iran an opportunity to rethink its participation in terrorist activities throughout the Middle East & its aggression against our country, which will not be tolerated. Unfortunately, Iran doesn't seem ready to take that opportunity." Sen.John Thune
Jan. 7, 2020 Executive Session Sen.John Thune
Jan. 3, 2020 Tweet - "The world is a better place without Qassem Soleimani. With his removal, Iran has the opportunity to change course." Sen.John Thune
Dec. 25, 2019 Tweet - "From the Thune family to yours, we wish you a very merry Christmas. I hope you're spending it with the ones you love. And to our men and women in uniform who are far from home today as they protect our freedom, thank you!" Sen.John Thune
Dec. 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, United States Trade Representative - Taiwan Caucus Co-Chairs Lead Letter to USTR on Beginning Trade Deal Negotiations with Taiwan Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Dec. 17, 2019 NDAA Passes Senate with Rounds Support, Includes a Number of South Dakota Priorities Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Dec. 17, 2019 Tweet - "The 2020 #NDAA, which authorizes a significant down payment for the B-21 bomber, has passed the Senate. Proud to vote yes on this important bill to support our servicemembers, restore our military readiness, and modernize our forces to deter adversaries across all domains." Sen.John Thune
Dec. 17, 2019 Tweet - "#NDAA gives the troops the largest pay increase that they've seen in a decade and authorizes important programs -- like the B-21 bomber, for example, which will end up at Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota." Sen.John Thune
Dec. 17, 2019 Thune Statement on Senate Passage of the National Defense Authorization Act Sen.John Thune
Dec. 13, 2019 South Dakota Well-Represented in Defense Authorization Bill Sen.Mike Rounds
Dec. 11, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mark Calabria, Dir. of the Federal Housing Finance Agency - Sinema leads bipartisan effort ensuring servicemembers and veterans have access to VA home loan benefits Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Dec. 11, 2019 Tweet - "Today, my staff & I wrote #HolidaysForHeroes greetings to our troops to thank them for their service. While many of us will spend the holidays at home with our families, many of our troops will be far away fighting for freedom. We can never thank them, or their families, enough." Sen.John Thune
Dec. 11, 2019 Annual Defense Reauthorization Including Johnson's Legislation Passes House Rep.Dusty Johnson
Dec. 11, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Pete Gaynor, Acting Admin. of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Rounds Letter to FEMA Acting Administrator Gaynor Sen.Mike Rounds
Dec. 10, 2019 Rounds Cyber Consortia Provision Included in Final NDAA Package Sen.Mike Rounds
Dec. 10, 2019 Tweet - "My number one priority is ensuring #USMCA is a deal that's good for our farmers & ranchers. I look forward to reviewing the negotiated language closely." Sen.John Thune
Dec. 10, 2019 Tweet - "Every year, Congress takes up the #NDAA to authorize military funding. After delays by Dems, a deal has finally been reached to advance #NDAA2020. This #NDAA invests in planes, combat vehicles, & ships of the future -- including the B-21 bomber that will be based at Ellsworth AFB." Sen.John Thune
Dec. 10, 2019 Tweet - "Received a comprehensive update from Acting Secretary of @DHSgov Wolf on the department's efforts to secure our borders, stem the tide of illegal substances coming into our country, like fentanyl, opioids, & meth, and create H-2B visa certainty to support SD businesses." Sen.John Thune
Dec. 10, 2019 Tweet - ""Job Growth Bolsters Confidence" was the headline of the front-page story of the @WSJ this weekend. GOP policies like #TaxCuts have helped spur economic growth. Now, we're focused on #USMCA and ensuring that it's a win for our farmers & ranchers who've been struggling." Sen.John Thune
Dec. 9, 2019 Letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - ICYMI: Ag Committee GOP Leader Conaway Leads 159 Republicans Urging Pelosi to Hold Vote on USMCA Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Dec. 5, 2019 Tweet - "October's #JobsReport showed unemployment was at a low 3.6%. In contrast, in October 2011 - the same point in Obama's presidency - unemployment was at 9%. GOP policies like #TaxCuts have helped foster a strong labor market & higher wages, which continue to attract workers." Sen.John Thune
Dec. 4, 2019 Tweet - "Dems are completely dropping the ball on the things the American people put us here to do. They've: Blocked funding for our troops slow-walked confirmations continue to drag their feet on crucial priorities like #USMCA. Put aside the political games & work with us." Sen.John Thune
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