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June 21, 2018 Rounds Statement on Supreme Court's Decision on South Dakota v. Wayfair Sen. Mike Rounds
June 8, 2018 Big Wins for the American People Sen. John Thune
May 21, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, US Trade Representative - Work Closely with Members of Congress to Ensure NAFTA has the Congressional Support Necessary to be Enacted into Law as Negotiations on the Agreement Near Conclusion Sen. John Thune, ...
May 17, 2018 Thune Statement on Confirmation of Gina Haspel for CIA Director Sen. John Thune
May 16, 2018 Tweet - "I hope Senate Democrats join us in confirming Acting CIA Director Gina Haspel, the first woman nominated to lead the CIA and one of the most qualified nominees in the history of the agency." Sen. John Thune
May 15, 2018 Sullivan Joins Colleagues in Urging Action To Break Through Confirmation Backlog & Avoid Last-Minute Funding Battles Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 10, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Expedited Floor Proceedings Before the End of the Fiscal Year Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
April 27, 2018 Obstruction for the Sake of Obstruction Sen. John Thune
April 27, 2018 Transparency is Critical When EPA Seeks to Implement New Rules Sen. Mike Rounds
April 26, 2018 Thune Votes to Confirm Mike Pompeo as Secretary of State Sen. John Thune
April 26, 2018 https://www.banking.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/Brown%20Statement%204-12-18.pdf Sen. John Thune
April 26, 2018 Tweet - "Mike Pompeo is beyond qualified to serve as our nation's top diplomat, and I'm glad the Senate voted to confirm him as our next secretary of state." Sen. John Thune
April 24, 2018 Rounds Statement on EPA Rule to Increase Science Transparency Sen. Mike Rounds
April 18, 2018 Providing for Congressional Disapproval of A Rule Submitted By Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Sen. John Thune
April 17, 2018 Hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Senate Armed Services Committee Nominations -- Davidson - O'Shaughnessy Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
April 12, 2018 Thune Statement on Trade Meeting With President Trump Sen. John Thune
April 11, 2018 Hearing of the Senate Committee on Commerce - Nomination Hearing Sen. John Thune
April 10, 2018 Hearing of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Thune, Hearing on Facebook, Social Media Privacy, and the Use and Abuse of Data Sen. John Thune
March 9, 2018 Cherry Blossoms, a Capitol Tour, and a Cup of Joe Sen. John Thune
Feb. 28, 2018 Thune's Commerce Committee Activity Report Details Positive Effect on South Dakota Sen. John Thune
Feb. 21, 2018 Protecting Free and Fair Elections Sen. Mike Rounds
Feb. 14, 2018 Hearing of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Thune, Hearing on Nominations Sen. John Thune
Feb. 13, 2018 Hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Rounds, Hearing to Receive Testimony on the Department of Defense's Role in Protecting Democratic Elections. Sen. Mike Rounds
Feb. 13, 2018 Thune on Confirmation of Federal Railroad Administrator Ronald Batory, other DOT Nominations Sen. John Thune
Feb. 12, 2018 Thune and Nelson Statements on White House Infrastructure Proposal Sen. John Thune, ...
Jan. 30, 2018 Tweet - "Last year, the Republican-led Congress and the administration worked together to achieve big things for the American people. I look forward to building off this momentum to address infrastructure, border security, immigration, and military readiness in 2018 and beyond. #SOTU" Sen. John Thune
Jan. 30, 2018 Rounds Statement on President Trump's State of the Union Address Sen. Mike Rounds
Jan. 5, 2018 Let's Keep the Momentum Going Sen. John Thune
Jan. 3, 2018 A Year of Accomplishments Sen. John Thune
Dec. 23, 2017 Bill to Double Size of Black Hills Veterans Cemetery Passes Senate Sen. John Thune
Dec. 12, 2017 Tweet - "Earlier today, I met with @HHSGov nominee Alex Azar. I appreciated our discussion on rural health care in South Dakota as well as the challenges faced by the Indian Health Service." Sen. John Thune
Dec. 4, 2017 Thune Statement on Repeal of Flawed Train Brake Rule Sen. John Thune
Nov. 14, 2017 Tweet - "Today I met with Robert Weaver, @POTUS's nominee to be director of @IHSGov, and I expressed my strong concerns about deficient IHS facilities in the Great Plains region. If confirmed, I am committed to working with him to improve this flawed agency." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 8, 2017 Hearing of the Senate Commerce Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Thune, Hearing on Executive Session Sen. John Thune
Oct. 31, 2017 Thune Talks Transportation, Cyber, and Border Security Challenges with Department of Homeland Security Nominee Kirstjen Nielsen Sen. John Thune
Oct. 31, 2017 Rounds Statement on EPA Advisory Committee Directive Sen. Mike Rounds
Oct. 26, 2017 Thune Statement on President Trump's Opioid Public Health Emergency Declaration Sen. John Thune
Oct. 19, 2017 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnel, Senate Majority Leader - Senators Pledge Support for Turning Senate on Full Time Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 16, 2017 Rounds Statement on EPA Decision to End "Sue & Settle" Practices Sen. Mike Rounds
Oct. 2, 2017 Senate Confirms FCC Chairman Ajit Pai to New FCC Term Sen. John Thune
Sept. 28, 2017 Thune Introduces Bill to Reform TSA Aviation Security Sen. John Thune
Sept. 28, 2017 Executive Calendar--Continued Sen. John Thune
Sept. 19, 2017 Thune Introduces SDSU Graduate and USDA Nominee Steve Censky at Confirmation Hearing Sen. John Thune
Sept. 12, 2017 Rounds Introduces Bill to Strengthen Transparency, Sound Science at EPA Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Aug. 31, 2017 Here to Serve You Sen. John Thune
Aug. 11, 2017 The Future is Within Our Reach Sen. John Thune
Aug. 3, 2017 Senate Confirms Commerce Committee Presidential Nominations Sen. John Thune
Aug. 1, 2017 Hearing of the Superfund, Waste Management, and Regulatory Oversight Subcommittee of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Rounds, Hearing on Oversight of the US Environmental Protection Agency's Superfund Program Sen. Mike Rounds
July 28, 2017 The President Needs a Full Roster Sen. John Thune
July 27, 2017 Letter to the Hon. Scott Pruitt, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - CASAC Nominations Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
July 26, 2017 Thune Meets with FBI Director Nominee Christopher Wray Sen. John Thune
July 20, 2017 At Thune's Request, Additional South Dakota CRP Acres are Now Open to Emergency Haying and Grazing Sen. John Thune
July 11, 2017 Group of Senators Comment On August Recess Delay Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
July 11, 2017 Rounds Supports McConnell Decision to Delay Scheduled August In-State Work Period Sen. Mike Rounds
July 10, 2017 USDA Approves Another Request to Help Drought-Stricken Livestock Producers Sen. John Thune
June 30, 2017 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Senators Call for Cancellation of August Recess Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
June 30, 2017 Thune Applauds Commerce Committee Passage of FAA Reauthorization Bill Sen. John Thune
June 29, 2017 Thune Statement on GAO Findings of Massive Fraud and Waste in FCC's "Lifeline' Phone Program Sen. John Thune
June 23, 2017 Thune Statement on Signing of the VA Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act Sen. John Thune
June 20, 2017 Rapid City Journal - We're All on the Same Team Sen. John Thune
June 15, 2017 Thune Applauds Passage of Additional Iran, Russia Sanctions Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
June 13, 2017 Hearing of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. John Thune, Hearing on the Restoring Accountability in the Indian Health Service Act of 2017 Sen. John Thune
June 7, 2017 Hearing of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Thune, Hearing on FAA Reauthorization: Administration Perspectives Sen. John Thune
June 7, 2017 Letter to the Hon. Rick Perry, Secretary of Energy - Colleagues Oppose Proposal To Auction Off DOE Transmission Assets Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 30, 2017 Letter to the Honorable Lindsey Graham, Chairman of Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs - Fiscal Year 2018 State and Foreign Operations Appropriations Bill Sen. John Thune, ...
May 25, 2017 Letter to President Donald Trump - Withdrawal from Paris Climate Agreement Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 25, 2017 Barrasso, Thune, Hoeven Introduce Bill to Increase Accountability and Transparency at the Indian Health Service Sen. John Thune, ...
May 19, 2017 Letter to President Donald J. Trump - Executive Order on National Monumnets Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 18, 2017 Hearing of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Thune, Markup on Executive Session: Coast Guard Authorization Act Sen. John Thune
May 15, 2017 Letter to the Hon. Samantha Dravis, Regulatory Reform Officer and Associate - Letter to EPA on Regulatory Review Process Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 8, 2017 Thune Statement on Confirmation of Heather Wilson as Secretary of the Air Force Sen. John Thune
May 8, 2017 Rounds Statement on Senate Confirmation of Dr. Heather Wilson to be Secretary of the Air Force Sen. Mike Rounds
April 24, 2017 Rounds Announces New Staff Hire in Sioux Falls Office Sen. Mike Rounds
April 10, 2017 Letter to the Honorable Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Honorable Charles E. Schumer, Senate Democratic Leader - Preserve the Legislative Filibuster Sen. John Thune, ...
April 7, 2017 Thune Statement on Confirmation of Justice Neil Gorsuch Sen. John Thune
Date Title Politician
June 21, 2018 Rounds Statement on Supreme Court's Decision on South Dakota v. Wayfair Sen.Mike Rounds
June 8, 2018 Big Wins for the American People Sen.John Thune
May 21, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, US Trade Representative - Work Closely with Members of Congress to Ensure NAFTA has the Congressional Support Necessary to be Enacted into Law as Negotiations on the Agreement Near Conclusion Sen.John Thune, ...
May 17, 2018 Thune Statement on Confirmation of Gina Haspel for CIA Director Sen.John Thune
May 16, 2018 Tweet - "I hope Senate Democrats join us in confirming Acting CIA Director Gina Haspel, the first woman nominated to lead the CIA and one of the most qualified nominees in the history of the agency." Sen.John Thune
May 15, 2018 Sullivan Joins Colleagues in Urging Action To Break Through Confirmation Backlog & Avoid Last-Minute Funding Battles Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 10, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Expedited Floor Proceedings Before the End of the Fiscal Year Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
April 27, 2018 Obstruction for the Sake of Obstruction Sen.John Thune
April 27, 2018 Transparency is Critical When EPA Seeks to Implement New Rules Sen.Mike Rounds
April 26, 2018 Thune Votes to Confirm Mike Pompeo as Secretary of State Sen.John Thune
April 26, 2018 https://www.banking.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/Brown%20Statement%204-12-18.pdf Sen.John Thune
April 26, 2018 Tweet - "Mike Pompeo is beyond qualified to serve as our nation's top diplomat, and I'm glad the Senate voted to confirm him as our next secretary of state." Sen.John Thune
April 24, 2018 Rounds Statement on EPA Rule to Increase Science Transparency Sen.Mike Rounds
April 18, 2018 Providing for Congressional Disapproval of A Rule Submitted By Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Sen.John Thune
April 17, 2018 Hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Senate Armed Services Committee Nominations -- Davidson - O'Shaughnessy Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
April 12, 2018 Thune Statement on Trade Meeting With President Trump Sen.John Thune
April 11, 2018 Hearing of the Senate Committee on Commerce - Nomination Hearing Sen.John Thune
April 10, 2018 Hearing of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Thune, Hearing on Facebook, Social Media Privacy, and the Use and Abuse of Data Sen.John Thune
March 9, 2018 Cherry Blossoms, a Capitol Tour, and a Cup of Joe Sen.John Thune
Feb. 28, 2018 Thune's Commerce Committee Activity Report Details Positive Effect on South Dakota Sen.John Thune
Feb. 21, 2018 Protecting Free and Fair Elections Sen.Mike Rounds
Feb. 14, 2018 Hearing of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Thune, Hearing on Nominations Sen.John Thune
Feb. 13, 2018 Hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Rounds, Hearing to Receive Testimony on the Department of Defense's Role in Protecting Democratic Elections. Sen.Mike Rounds
Feb. 13, 2018 Thune on Confirmation of Federal Railroad Administrator Ronald Batory, other DOT Nominations Sen.John Thune
Feb. 12, 2018 Thune and Nelson Statements on White House Infrastructure Proposal Sen.John Thune, ...
Jan. 30, 2018 Tweet - "Last year, the Republican-led Congress and the administration worked together to achieve big things for the American people. I look forward to building off this momentum to address infrastructure, border security, immigration, and military readiness in 2018 and beyond. #SOTU" Sen.John Thune
Jan. 30, 2018 Rounds Statement on President Trump's State of the Union Address Sen.Mike Rounds
Jan. 5, 2018 Let's Keep the Momentum Going Sen.John Thune
Jan. 3, 2018 A Year of Accomplishments Sen.John Thune
Dec. 23, 2017 Bill to Double Size of Black Hills Veterans Cemetery Passes Senate Sen.John Thune
Dec. 12, 2017 Tweet - "Earlier today, I met with @HHSGov nominee Alex Azar. I appreciated our discussion on rural health care in South Dakota as well as the challenges faced by the Indian Health Service." Sen.John Thune
Dec. 4, 2017 Thune Statement on Repeal of Flawed Train Brake Rule Sen.John Thune
Nov. 14, 2017 Tweet - "Today I met with Robert Weaver, @POTUS's nominee to be director of @IHSGov, and I expressed my strong concerns about deficient IHS facilities in the Great Plains region. If confirmed, I am committed to working with him to improve this flawed agency." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 8, 2017 Hearing of the Senate Commerce Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Thune, Hearing on Executive Session Sen.John Thune
Oct. 31, 2017 Thune Talks Transportation, Cyber, and Border Security Challenges with Department of Homeland Security Nominee Kirstjen Nielsen Sen.John Thune
Oct. 31, 2017 Rounds Statement on EPA Advisory Committee Directive Sen.Mike Rounds
Oct. 26, 2017 Thune Statement on President Trump's Opioid Public Health Emergency Declaration Sen.John Thune
Oct. 19, 2017 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnel, Senate Majority Leader - Senators Pledge Support for Turning Senate on Full Time Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 16, 2017 Rounds Statement on EPA Decision to End "Sue & Settle" Practices Sen.Mike Rounds
Oct. 2, 2017 Senate Confirms FCC Chairman Ajit Pai to New FCC Term Sen.John Thune
Sept. 28, 2017 Thune Introduces Bill to Reform TSA Aviation Security Sen.John Thune
Sept. 28, 2017 Executive Calendar--Continued Sen.John Thune
Sept. 19, 2017 Thune Introduces SDSU Graduate and USDA Nominee Steve Censky at Confirmation Hearing Sen.John Thune
Sept. 12, 2017 Rounds Introduces Bill to Strengthen Transparency, Sound Science at EPA Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Aug. 31, 2017 Here to Serve You Sen.John Thune
Aug. 11, 2017 The Future is Within Our Reach Sen.John Thune
Aug. 3, 2017 Senate Confirms Commerce Committee Presidential Nominations Sen.John Thune
Aug. 1, 2017 Hearing of the Superfund, Waste Management, and Regulatory Oversight Subcommittee of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Rounds, Hearing on Oversight of the US Environmental Protection Agency's Superfund Program Sen.Mike Rounds
July 28, 2017 The President Needs a Full Roster Sen.John Thune
July 27, 2017 Letter to the Hon. Scott Pruitt, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - CASAC Nominations Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
July 26, 2017 Thune Meets with FBI Director Nominee Christopher Wray Sen.John Thune
July 20, 2017 At Thune's Request, Additional South Dakota CRP Acres are Now Open to Emergency Haying and Grazing Sen.John Thune
July 11, 2017 Group of Senators Comment On August Recess Delay Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
July 11, 2017 Rounds Supports McConnell Decision to Delay Scheduled August In-State Work Period Sen.Mike Rounds
July 10, 2017 USDA Approves Another Request to Help Drought-Stricken Livestock Producers Sen.John Thune
June 30, 2017 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Senators Call for Cancellation of August Recess Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
June 30, 2017 Thune Applauds Commerce Committee Passage of FAA Reauthorization Bill Sen.John Thune
June 29, 2017 Thune Statement on GAO Findings of Massive Fraud and Waste in FCC's "Lifeline' Phone Program Sen.John Thune
June 23, 2017 Thune Statement on Signing of the VA Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act Sen.John Thune
June 20, 2017 Rapid City Journal - We're All on the Same Team Sen.John Thune
June 15, 2017 Thune Applauds Passage of Additional Iran, Russia Sanctions Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
June 13, 2017 Hearing of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. John Thune, Hearing on the Restoring Accountability in the Indian Health Service Act of 2017 Sen.John Thune
June 7, 2017 Hearing of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Thune, Hearing on FAA Reauthorization: Administration Perspectives Sen.John Thune
June 7, 2017 Letter to the Hon. Rick Perry, Secretary of Energy - Colleagues Oppose Proposal To Auction Off DOE Transmission Assets Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 30, 2017 Letter to the Honorable Lindsey Graham, Chairman of Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs - Fiscal Year 2018 State and Foreign Operations Appropriations Bill Sen.John Thune, ...
May 25, 2017 Letter to President Donald Trump - Withdrawal from Paris Climate Agreement Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 25, 2017 Barrasso, Thune, Hoeven Introduce Bill to Increase Accountability and Transparency at the Indian Health Service Sen.John Thune, ...
May 19, 2017 Letter to President Donald J. Trump - Executive Order on National Monumnets Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 18, 2017 Hearing of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Thune, Markup on Executive Session: Coast Guard Authorization Act Sen.John Thune
May 15, 2017 Letter to the Hon. Samantha Dravis, Regulatory Reform Officer and Associate - Letter to EPA on Regulatory Review Process Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 8, 2017 Thune Statement on Confirmation of Heather Wilson as Secretary of the Air Force Sen.John Thune
May 8, 2017 Rounds Statement on Senate Confirmation of Dr. Heather Wilson to be Secretary of the Air Force Sen.Mike Rounds
April 24, 2017 Rounds Announces New Staff Hire in Sioux Falls Office Sen.Mike Rounds
April 10, 2017 Letter to the Honorable Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Honorable Charles E. Schumer, Senate Democratic Leader - Preserve the Legislative Filibuster Sen.John Thune, ...
April 7, 2017 Thune Statement on Confirmation of Justice Neil Gorsuch Sen.John Thune
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