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June 17, 2020
Tweet - "In recent months, #China has cracked down on #HongKong's autonomy, tried to cover up its negligent response to #COVID, and militarized illegal islands -- all while oppressing over 1 million #Uyghur citizens. This law is one step in holding them accountable."
Sen. John Thune
June 16, 2020
Tweet - "Once again the #USA shows its strength! Our economy and the American people are bouncing back far faster than expected as states safely reopen. There is much further to go to get back to the booming economy we had pre-COVID, but these are hopeful signs."
Sen. John Thune
June 14, 2020
South Dakota War College - US Senator John Thune's Weekly Column: Showing Up to Work
Sen. John Thune
June 12, 2020
Strengthening our Armed Forces
Sen. Mike Rounds
June 11, 2020
Senate Armed Services Committee Approves National Defense Authorization Act with Rounds' Support
Sen. Mike Rounds
June 11, 2020
Thune Introduces Bill to Support Hand Sanitizer and Ethanol Production By Extending FDA Guidance
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 9, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services and to the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Cortez Masto Urges Top Health Officials to Swiftly Distribute Emergency Covid-19 Funds to Hospitals Serving Low-Income, Vulnerable Populations
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
June 9, 2020
Tweet - "This week alone, the Senate is hosting 8 committee hearings on #COVID19. If Dems really wanted to move more relief forward, they'd be working with Republicans to develop bipartisan legislation that actually has a chance of passing Congress & being signed into law. They're not."
Sen. John Thune
June 8, 2020
Tweet - "The effects of #COVID19 have further highlighted the advantages of #telehealth. Proud to see South Dakota's own @AveraHealth acting as an industry leader in this space. Supporting and expanding this technology will continue to be a priority for me."
Sen. John Thune
June 6, 2020
Tweet - "#DDay was a turning point -- a moment in history when America faced a challenge that seemed insurmountable -- yet we triumphed. Americans always face adversity with strength. We saw it then, and we're seeing it again today."
Sen. John Thune
June 5, 2020
Tweet - "One of the largest suppliers of 5G equipment is Huawei -- a Chinese company required to support #China intelligence activities. We know this tech is vulnerable to "backdoors" that could give #Beijing access to global communication networks, yet some U.S. allies are still using it."
Sen. John Thune
June 5, 2020
Tweet - "Great meeting with folks from Avera eCARE in Sioux Falls. #COVID19 has highlighted how powerful of a tool telehealth can be to meet our health care needs."
Sen. John Thune
June 5, 2020
Thune, Smith Introduce Bill to Allow Emergency Haying and Grazing on CRP Acres During COVID-19 Pandemic
Sen. John Thune, ...
June 5, 2020
Tweet - "Updates to #PPP have just been signed into law. This program, & other @SenateGOP -supported COVID relief, have been vital to getting our economy through this pandemic. Today's better-than-expected #JobsReport is a sign that these programs have helped #SmallBiz bounce back faster."
Sen. John Thune
June 5, 2020
Blackburn, Rosen Introduce Bill to Train Our Next Generation of STEM Leaders
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
June 5, 2020
Tweet - "There's more work ahead, but this is good news & a strong sign that safely reopening states is helping ease #COVID19 economic strain. Our economy was healthy & growing before the pandemic hit -- this is an indication that it may bounce back faster than predicted. #JobsReport"
Sen. John Thune
June 4, 2020
Thune: COVID-19 Pandemic Highlights How Critical Transportation is to Our Economy
Sen. John Thune
June 3, 2020
Duckworth, Klobuchar, Rounds, Sullivan Introduce Legislation to Help Servicemembers and Veterns Exposed to Burn Pits Receive Proper Care During Coronavirus Pandemic
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 27, 2020
Tweet - "We have been relying on Russia to transport our American astronauts for nearly a decade, but today the #USA will once again demonstrate innovation & leadership in space. American astronauts on an American rocket from American soil. #LaunchAmerica"
Sen. John Thune
May 27, 2020
Tweet - "While the world is working to fight this outbreak (made worse by #China's lack of transparency) Beijing is using this crisis as an opportunity to strip #HongKong of its autonomy & freedom."
Sen. John Thune
May 25, 2020
Tweet - "On #MemorialDay2020, we remember the Americans who have sacrificed for our freedom. We honor them for selflessly putting our nation's safety above their own. I am so thankful for our military and their families & all those who have served so that we may live freely in the #USA."
Sen. John Thune
May 20, 2020
Executive Session
Sen. John Thune
May 19, 2020
Tweet - "The @SenateGOP has been busy in DC with: -Cmte oversight on #COVID19 -Key nominations -Critical national security bill +++ What have House Dems been doing? Show up for 24 hours, vote on a $3 trillion messaging bill, unilaterally change historic voting rules, & then leave town."
Sen. John Thune
May 19, 2020
Tweet - "It's disappointing that Democrats are more focused on their left-wing pet projects than addressing the #COVID19 pandemic and its consequences. But that will not stop the Republican-led Senate from moving forward with the business of the American people."
Sen. John Thune
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June 17, 2020
Tweet - "In recent months, #China has cracked down on #HongKong's autonomy, tried to cover up its negligent response to #COVID, and militarized illegal islands -- all while oppressing over 1 million #Uyghur citizens. This law is one step in holding them accountable."
Sen.John Thune
June 16, 2020
Tweet - "Once again the #USA shows its strength! Our economy and the American people are bouncing back far faster than expected as states safely reopen. There is much further to go to get back to the booming economy we had pre-COVID, but these are hopeful signs."
Sen.John Thune
June 14, 2020
South Dakota War College - US Senator John Thune's Weekly Column: Showing Up to Work
Sen.John Thune
June 12, 2020
Strengthening our Armed Forces
Sen.Mike Rounds
June 11, 2020
Senate Armed Services Committee Approves National Defense Authorization Act with Rounds' Support
Sen.Mike Rounds
June 11, 2020
Thune Introduces Bill to Support Hand Sanitizer and Ethanol Production By Extending FDA Guidance
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 9, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services and to the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Cortez Masto Urges Top Health Officials to Swiftly Distribute Emergency Covid-19 Funds to Hospitals Serving Low-Income, Vulnerable Populations
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
June 9, 2020
Tweet - "This week alone, the Senate is hosting 8 committee hearings on #COVID19. If Dems really wanted to move more relief forward, they'd be working with Republicans to develop bipartisan legislation that actually has a chance of passing Congress & being signed into law. They're not."
Sen.John Thune
June 8, 2020
Tweet - "The effects of #COVID19 have further highlighted the advantages of #telehealth. Proud to see South Dakota's own @AveraHealth acting as an industry leader in this space. Supporting and expanding this technology will continue to be a priority for me."
Sen.John Thune
June 6, 2020
Tweet - "#DDay was a turning point -- a moment in history when America faced a challenge that seemed insurmountable -- yet we triumphed. Americans always face adversity with strength. We saw it then, and we're seeing it again today."
Sen.John Thune
June 5, 2020
Tweet - "One of the largest suppliers of 5G equipment is Huawei -- a Chinese company required to support #China intelligence activities. We know this tech is vulnerable to "backdoors" that could give #Beijing access to global communication networks, yet some U.S. allies are still using it."
Sen.John Thune
June 5, 2020
Tweet - "Great meeting with folks from Avera eCARE in Sioux Falls. #COVID19 has highlighted how powerful of a tool telehealth can be to meet our health care needs."
Sen.John Thune
June 5, 2020
Thune, Smith Introduce Bill to Allow Emergency Haying and Grazing on CRP Acres During COVID-19 Pandemic
Sen.John Thune, ...
June 5, 2020
Tweet - "Updates to #PPP have just been signed into law. This program, & other @SenateGOP -supported COVID relief, have been vital to getting our economy through this pandemic. Today's better-than-expected #JobsReport is a sign that these programs have helped #SmallBiz bounce back faster."
Sen.John Thune
June 5, 2020
Blackburn, Rosen Introduce Bill to Train Our Next Generation of STEM Leaders
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
June 5, 2020
Tweet - "There's more work ahead, but this is good news & a strong sign that safely reopening states is helping ease #COVID19 economic strain. Our economy was healthy & growing before the pandemic hit -- this is an indication that it may bounce back faster than predicted. #JobsReport"
Sen.John Thune
June 4, 2020
Thune: COVID-19 Pandemic Highlights How Critical Transportation is to Our Economy
Sen.John Thune
June 3, 2020
Duckworth, Klobuchar, Rounds, Sullivan Introduce Legislation to Help Servicemembers and Veterns Exposed to Burn Pits Receive Proper Care During Coronavirus Pandemic
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 27, 2020
Tweet - "We have been relying on Russia to transport our American astronauts for nearly a decade, but today the #USA will once again demonstrate innovation & leadership in space. American astronauts on an American rocket from American soil. #LaunchAmerica"
Sen.John Thune
May 27, 2020
Tweet - "While the world is working to fight this outbreak (made worse by #China's lack of transparency) Beijing is using this crisis as an opportunity to strip #HongKong of its autonomy & freedom."
Sen.John Thune
May 25, 2020
Tweet - "On #MemorialDay2020, we remember the Americans who have sacrificed for our freedom. We honor them for selflessly putting our nation's safety above their own. I am so thankful for our military and their families & all those who have served so that we may live freely in the #USA."
Sen.John Thune
May 20, 2020
Executive Session
Sen.John Thune
May 19, 2020
Tweet - "The @SenateGOP has been busy in DC with: -Cmte oversight on #COVID19 -Key nominations -Critical national security bill +++ What have House Dems been doing? Show up for 24 hours, vote on a $3 trillion messaging bill, unilaterally change historic voting rules, & then leave town."
Sen.John Thune
May 19, 2020
Tweet - "It's disappointing that Democrats are more focused on their left-wing pet projects than addressing the #COVID19 pandemic and its consequences. But that will not stop the Republican-led Senate from moving forward with the business of the American people."
Sen.John Thune
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