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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. 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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