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Oct. 27, 2019 Tweet - "The world is better without al-Baghdadi in it. He died as he lived--a coward. I'm grateful to the brave U.S. troops and intelligence professionals who delivered justice and who continue to root out evil in the Middle East and around the world in an effort to keep Americans safe." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 26, 2019 Tweet - "It's the 2nd weekend of pheasant season & @CollegeGameDay is in Brookings for @GoJacksFB game. But there is no one we are happier to welcome to SD than @SD_Guard B-Battery 1-147th FA & FSC home from deployment." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 25, 2019 Tweet - "Looking forward to attending this great event. Hope to see many people from the Sioux Falls community there to help welcome these brave Americans home." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 22, 2019 Tweet - "I enjoyed catching up with my longtime friend and former Senator Abdnor staffer, Carol Twedt, and her son today. They stopped by on behalf of @IJM, a great organization that is working to combat violence against women & children in Central America." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 20, 2019 Tweet - "Farmers & ranchers had some good news on the trade front in recent weeks with the signing of a trade deal with Japan, but we still have more work to do to expand markets. We should start by passing #USMCA." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 19, 2019 Tweet - "One of the biggest challenges facing farmers on the trade front right now is uncertainty about what world markets will look like going forward. #USMCA will give farmers & ranchers clarity about our trade future with two key trading partners. It's past time to pass #USMCA." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 18, 2019 The Argus Leader - Leadership Our Airmen Can Count On Sen. John Thune
Oct. 18, 2019 Tweet - "#USMCA will benefit almost every sector of our economy, create over 175,000 jobs, and raise wages for workers. So, why hasn't Congress passed this agreement yet? By law, the House has to take it up first, and they've unfortunately been more focused on partisan politics." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 17, 2019 Rounds, Jones Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Make Certain Health Care Jobs are Adequately Staffed when Disasters Strike the U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds
Oct. 16, 2019 Tweet - "Great mtg with newly confirmed @SecAFOfficial Barbara Barrett. We talked about the importance of Ellsworth AFB, preparing for the B-21 & expanding training opportunities, and strengthening the sense of community within the USAF." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 10, 2019 Tweet - "Sat down for interviews with @TodaysKCCR and KGFX while in Pierre today. We covered everything from #USMCA to the 5G revolution. Great discussions -- listen for them on the air." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 1, 2019 Tweet - "Sat down with new Wing Commander Col. David Doss and Command Chief Master Sgt. Rochelle Hemingway at Ellsworth Air Force Base this afternoon. I'm constantly honored and humbled to represent Ellsworth and all the brave men and women who serve there." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 1, 2019 Tweet - "It now has been a year since #USMCA was announced. This deal with two of our largest trading partners is a win for American workers and our farmers and ranchers. It's taken far too long for @SpeakerPelosi to show a willingness to hold a vote on #USMCA. The time is now." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 27, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Engel Leads Congressional Effort to Secure the Release of Detained Journalist Austin Tice Sen. John Thune, ...
Sept. 26, 2019 Rounds Votes No on CR Sen. Mike Rounds
Sept. 26, 2019 Tweet - ""Japan will reduce tariffs in stages on U.S. farm goods, such as beef and pork ... The country will eliminate tariffs on $1.3 billion of U.S. agriculture products."" Sen. John Thune
Sept. 26, 2019 Senators Introduce Legislation to Improve Corporate Transparency and Combat Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Sept. 25, 2019 Tweet - "Exactly right. When I'm back in South Dakota, what do I hear about? Trade. The struggling ag economy. The need for action. This new deal w/ Japan will help expand markets for American products & provide a real benefit to farmers & ranchers." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 25, 2019 Thune Statement on Trade Deal With Japan 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. 24, 2019 Executive Session Sen. John Thune
Sept. 24, 2019 Delegation Applauds Administration's Decision to Approve South Dakota Disaster Declaration Following Severe Storms and Flooding Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Sept. 24, 2019 Tweet - ".@SpeakerPelosi should commit to having a #USMCA vote in the House as soon as possible to show America's farmers & ranchers that she understands the importance of expanding global markets for their products." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 24, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mark T. Esper, United States Secretary of Defense - Hoeven leads Senators in urging Defense Secretary to restore education benefits for Guard & Reserve members Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Sept. 23, 2019 Tweet - "Nearly every time I speak with POTUS & his admin, I emphasize what SD farmers have told me: We need to wrap up negotiations on trade deals as soon as possible. But one deal we don't need to wait for is #USMCA. The House should say it will take up #USMCA." Sen. John Thune
Date Title Politician
Oct. 27, 2019 Tweet - "The world is better without al-Baghdadi in it. He died as he lived--a coward. I'm grateful to the brave U.S. troops and intelligence professionals who delivered justice and who continue to root out evil in the Middle East and around the world in an effort to keep Americans safe." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 26, 2019 Tweet - "It's the 2nd weekend of pheasant season & @CollegeGameDay is in Brookings for @GoJacksFB game. But there is no one we are happier to welcome to SD than @SD_Guard B-Battery 1-147th FA & FSC home from deployment." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 25, 2019 Tweet - "Looking forward to attending this great event. Hope to see many people from the Sioux Falls community there to help welcome these brave Americans home." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 22, 2019 Tweet - "I enjoyed catching up with my longtime friend and former Senator Abdnor staffer, Carol Twedt, and her son today. They stopped by on behalf of @IJM, a great organization that is working to combat violence against women & children in Central America." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 20, 2019 Tweet - "Farmers & ranchers had some good news on the trade front in recent weeks with the signing of a trade deal with Japan, but we still have more work to do to expand markets. We should start by passing #USMCA." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 19, 2019 Tweet - "One of the biggest challenges facing farmers on the trade front right now is uncertainty about what world markets will look like going forward. #USMCA will give farmers & ranchers clarity about our trade future with two key trading partners. It's past time to pass #USMCA." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 18, 2019 The Argus Leader - Leadership Our Airmen Can Count On Sen.John Thune
Oct. 18, 2019 Tweet - "#USMCA will benefit almost every sector of our economy, create over 175,000 jobs, and raise wages for workers. So, why hasn't Congress passed this agreement yet? By law, the House has to take it up first, and they've unfortunately been more focused on partisan politics." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 17, 2019 Rounds, Jones Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Make Certain Health Care Jobs are Adequately Staffed when Disasters Strike the U.S. Sen.Mike Rounds
Oct. 16, 2019 Tweet - "Great mtg with newly confirmed @SecAFOfficial Barbara Barrett. We talked about the importance of Ellsworth AFB, preparing for the B-21 & expanding training opportunities, and strengthening the sense of community within the USAF." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 10, 2019 Tweet - "Sat down for interviews with @TodaysKCCR and KGFX while in Pierre today. We covered everything from #USMCA to the 5G revolution. Great discussions -- listen for them on the air." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 1, 2019 Tweet - "Sat down with new Wing Commander Col. David Doss and Command Chief Master Sgt. Rochelle Hemingway at Ellsworth Air Force Base this afternoon. I'm constantly honored and humbled to represent Ellsworth and all the brave men and women who serve there." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 1, 2019 Tweet - "It now has been a year since #USMCA was announced. This deal with two of our largest trading partners is a win for American workers and our farmers and ranchers. It's taken far too long for @SpeakerPelosi to show a willingness to hold a vote on #USMCA. The time is now." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 27, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Engel Leads Congressional Effort to Secure the Release of Detained Journalist Austin Tice Sen.John Thune, ...
Sept. 26, 2019 Rounds Votes No on CR Sen.Mike Rounds
Sept. 26, 2019 Tweet - ""Japan will reduce tariffs in stages on U.S. farm goods, such as beef and pork ... The country will eliminate tariffs on $1.3 billion of U.S. agriculture products."" Sen.John Thune
Sept. 26, 2019 Senators Introduce Legislation to Improve Corporate Transparency and Combat Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Sept. 25, 2019 Tweet - "Exactly right. When I'm back in South Dakota, what do I hear about? Trade. The struggling ag economy. The need for action. This new deal w/ Japan will help expand markets for American products & provide a real benefit to farmers & ranchers." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 25, 2019 Thune Statement on Trade Deal With Japan 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. 24, 2019 Executive Session Sen.John Thune
Sept. 24, 2019 Delegation Applauds Administration's Decision to Approve South Dakota Disaster Declaration Following Severe Storms and Flooding Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Sept. 24, 2019 Tweet - ".@SpeakerPelosi should commit to having a #USMCA vote in the House as soon as possible to show America's farmers & ranchers that she understands the importance of expanding global markets for their products." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 24, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mark T. Esper, United States Secretary of Defense - Hoeven leads Senators in urging Defense Secretary to restore education benefits for Guard & Reserve members Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Sept. 23, 2019 Tweet - "Nearly every time I speak with POTUS & his admin, I emphasize what SD farmers have told me: We need to wrap up negotiations on trade deals as soon as possible. But one deal we don't need to wait for is #USMCA. The House should say it will take up #USMCA." Sen.John Thune
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