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March 24, 2020
Tweet - "Great message. No American is alone as long as we are united."
Sen. John Thune
March 5, 2020
Letter to President Donald Trump - Senator Warren and Reps. Velázquez and Thompson Urge President to Fully Fund Emergency Response in Puerto Rico
Sen. John Thune, ...
March 5, 2020
Letter to President Donald Trump - Lankford, Johnson Call for Oversight of Independent Agencies' Unchecked Regulations
Sen. John Thune, ...
Feb. 28, 2020
Tweet - ". @VP Pence called me earlier today to discuss #Coronavirus. Appreciate his outreach to leaders on both sides of the aisle. We're working together -- GOP & Dems, Congress & admin, House & Senate -- to combat #COVID19."
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 28, 2020
Tweet - "Dems block pro-life legislation Another step for #5G 3 more judges confirmed What else happened in Washington this week? #WeekInWashingtonWrapUp"
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 26, 2020
Tweet - "Appropriate that #DemocratDesserts is trending. Dem promises can look appealing, but they often come up shortcake. Americans are smart enough to know that if it sounds too good to be true, it is. Unlike real desserts, which are delicious."
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 21, 2020
Maintaining the Integrity of Our Election Process
Sen. Mike Rounds
Feb. 17, 2020
Tweet - "Happy Presidents Day! #GreatFaces"
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 14, 2020
Improving Life in Rural America
Sen. Mike Rounds
Feb. 6, 2020
Let's Get Back to Business
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 6, 2020
Tweet - "I was in college when President Reagan was elected, and I've been inspired by him -- politically and personally -- ever since. A very happy birthday to our 40th president. His legacy lives on."
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 6, 2020
Tweet - "#SOTU is an important and chaotic day on Capitol Hill. Here's a #BehindTheScenes look from earlier this week"
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 5, 2020
Tweet - "This has been a highly disruptive process for the American people, and I'm as eager as they are to get back to the agenda they elected us to pursue. My full statement"
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 5, 2020
Thune Statement on the Conclusion of the Senate Impeachment Trial
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 5, 2020
With Impeachment Behind Us, It's Time to get Back to Work for South Dakotans
Sen. Mike Rounds
Feb. 4, 2020
Tweet - "Together, Republicans have worked hard to deliver results for the American people: USMCA trade deal Lower taxes 7M new jobs More Americans working than ever before 2.5M Americans risen out of poverty 16,000 new jobs in SD #SOTU @BillHemmer @FoxNews"
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 4, 2020
Tweet - "There will be plenty of accomplishments to tout tonight -- including the recently signed #USMCA trade deal, a stellar economy, and near-record low unemployment. A lot to look back on, but America's brightest days are yet to come. Looking forward to #SOTU2020."
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 4, 2020
Tweet - "I share the president's optimism about the opportunities that lie ahead, and I look forward to getting back to building on the pro-growth, pro-jobs, pro-national security agenda the American people elected us to pursue. #SOTU"
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 4, 2020
Thune Statement on State of the Union Address
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 4, 2020
Tweet - "Enjoyed the optimistic speech tonight. America's brightest days are ahead of us. My full statement on #SOTU"
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 4, 2020
PBS "NewsHour" - Transcript: Interview with Senator John Thune
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 4, 2020
Rounds Statement on President Trump's State of the Union Address
Sen. Mike Rounds
Feb. 4, 2020
Johnson Applauds President Trump's State of the Union Address
Rep. Dusty Johnson
Feb. 3, 2020
Johnson Anticipates President's State of the Union Address
Rep. Dusty Johnson
Jan. 31, 2020
Rounds: We've Done our Due Diligence, It's Time to Get Back to Doing the People's Work
Sen. Mike Rounds
Jan. 30, 2020
Working for South Dakotans
Sen. Mike Rounds
Jan. 24, 2020
Rounds Statement on Revised WOTUS Rule
Sen. Mike Rounds
Jan. 14, 2020
Tweet - "The Senate is ready to do its constitutional duty."
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 14, 2020
What They Are Saying: VA Secretary, Senate & House VA Committee Members Applaud Sen. Moran's Confirmation as Chairman of the Senate VA Committee
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Jan. 12, 2020
Rapid City Journal - THUNE: New Year, same commitment to fighting for South Dakota
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 8, 2020
Executive Session
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 8, 2020
Tweet - "Even Senate Democrats are breaking with @SpeakerPelosi and her gambit to tell the Senate how to do its work."
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 7, 2020
Tweet - ".@SpeakerPelosi holding up the articles of impeachment demonstrates that this is just a political game for Democrats."
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 7, 2020
Executive Session
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 6, 2020
Tweet - "Welcome to the team, @SenatorLoeffler. We're happy to have you in the Senate serving the great people of Georgia. Looking forward to working with you."
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 18, 2019
Rounds Statement on House Impeachment Vote
Sen. Mike Rounds
Dec. 13, 2019
Rounds Statement on House Judiciary Committee Impeachment Vote
Sen. Mike Rounds
Dec. 13, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Director of the White House Office of Management and Budget, Lawrence Kudlow, Director of the National Economic Council, Hon. Andrew Wheeler Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Hon. Sonny Perdue Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Hon. Dan Brouillette Secretary U.S. Department of Energy - King, Colleagues Urge EPA to Uphold RFS with Rule Ensuring 15 Billion Gallons Are Blended into Fuel Supply
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Dec. 13, 2019
Tweet - "While the Dem-led house has been focused on their #ForThePolitics #DoNothingDemocrats agenda, @SenateGOP has been changing the shape of our nation's courts. One in four circuit court judges have been nominated and confirmed in the last three years."
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 12, 2019
Tweet - "We've hit a milestone in our effort to confirm qualified judges to federal courts: 50 circuit court judges have been confirmed by the GOP-controlled Senate since January 2017."
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 10, 2019
Letter to Jerrold Nadler, Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee - Cheney Signs Letter Calling For Minority Hearing On Impeachment
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Dec. 10, 2019
Constitutional Carry States' Rights Act Introduced in the House
Sen. Mike Rounds
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 - "Reintro'd my Freedom from Government Competition Act that would allow private biz to compete with the federal gov if they can provide that same good or service. This bill would make the federal gov smaller & provide the best value to taxpayers."
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 5, 2019
Thune Reintroduces Bill to Eliminate Government Competition With Private Industry
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
Dec. 3, 2019
Tweet - "My friend @SenatorIsakson is a model of decency & graciousness -- able to fight hard for the principles he believes in w/o any rancor toward political opponents. But he's not just kind, he's a tremendously effective legislator. He makes things happen. The Senate & I will miss him."
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 20, 2019
Tweet - "As of today, the Senate has confirmed 48 appellate court judges since the beginning of this administration. For context, that's more than the previous FIVE administrations had confirmed at this point in their tenure."
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 19, 2019
Conaway, Johnson: USDA Civil Rights Office Moving in the Right Direction
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Nov. 15, 2019
Tweet - "To the detriment of the American people, Dems have spent most of the past year focused on their political agenda instead of legislating. They've slow-walked confirmations, blocked vital military funding, & continued to drag their feet on important priorities like #USMCA."
Sen. John Thune
Date
Title
Politician
March 24, 2020
Tweet - "Great message. No American is alone as long as we are united."
Sen.John Thune
March 5, 2020
Letter to President Donald Trump - Senator Warren and Reps. Velázquez and Thompson Urge President to Fully Fund Emergency Response in Puerto Rico
Sen.John Thune, ...
March 5, 2020
Letter to President Donald Trump - Lankford, Johnson Call for Oversight of Independent Agencies' Unchecked Regulations
Sen.John Thune, ...
Feb. 28, 2020
Tweet - ". @VP Pence called me earlier today to discuss #Coronavirus. Appreciate his outreach to leaders on both sides of the aisle. We're working together -- GOP & Dems, Congress & admin, House & Senate -- to combat #COVID19."
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 28, 2020
Tweet - "Dems block pro-life legislation Another step for #5G 3 more judges confirmed What else happened in Washington this week? #WeekInWashingtonWrapUp"
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 26, 2020
Tweet - "Appropriate that #DemocratDesserts is trending. Dem promises can look appealing, but they often come up shortcake. Americans are smart enough to know that if it sounds too good to be true, it is. Unlike real desserts, which are delicious."
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 21, 2020
Maintaining the Integrity of Our Election Process
Sen.Mike Rounds
Feb. 17, 2020
Tweet - "Happy Presidents Day! #GreatFaces"
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 14, 2020
Improving Life in Rural America
Sen.Mike Rounds
Feb. 6, 2020
Let's Get Back to Business
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 6, 2020
Tweet - "I was in college when President Reagan was elected, and I've been inspired by him -- politically and personally -- ever since. A very happy birthday to our 40th president. His legacy lives on."
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 6, 2020
Tweet - "#SOTU is an important and chaotic day on Capitol Hill. Here's a #BehindTheScenes look from earlier this week"
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 5, 2020
Tweet - "This has been a highly disruptive process for the American people, and I'm as eager as they are to get back to the agenda they elected us to pursue. My full statement"
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 5, 2020
Thune Statement on the Conclusion of the Senate Impeachment Trial
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 5, 2020
With Impeachment Behind Us, It's Time to get Back to Work for South Dakotans
Sen.Mike Rounds
Feb. 4, 2020
Tweet - "Together, Republicans have worked hard to deliver results for the American people: USMCA trade deal Lower taxes 7M new jobs More Americans working than ever before 2.5M Americans risen out of poverty 16,000 new jobs in SD #SOTU @BillHemmer @FoxNews"
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 4, 2020
Tweet - "There will be plenty of accomplishments to tout tonight -- including the recently signed #USMCA trade deal, a stellar economy, and near-record low unemployment. A lot to look back on, but America's brightest days are yet to come. Looking forward to #SOTU2020."
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 4, 2020
Tweet - "I share the president's optimism about the opportunities that lie ahead, and I look forward to getting back to building on the pro-growth, pro-jobs, pro-national security agenda the American people elected us to pursue. #SOTU"
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 4, 2020
Thune Statement on State of the Union Address
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 4, 2020
Tweet - "Enjoyed the optimistic speech tonight. America's brightest days are ahead of us. My full statement on #SOTU"
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 4, 2020
PBS "NewsHour" - Transcript: Interview with Senator John Thune
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 4, 2020
Rounds Statement on President Trump's State of the Union Address
Sen.Mike Rounds
Feb. 4, 2020
Johnson Applauds President Trump's State of the Union Address
Rep.Dusty Johnson
Feb. 3, 2020
Johnson Anticipates President's State of the Union Address
Rep.Dusty Johnson
Jan. 31, 2020
Rounds: We've Done our Due Diligence, It's Time to Get Back to Doing the People's Work
Sen.Mike Rounds
Jan. 30, 2020
Working for South Dakotans
Sen.Mike Rounds
Jan. 24, 2020
Rounds Statement on Revised WOTUS Rule
Sen.Mike Rounds
Jan. 14, 2020
Tweet - "The Senate is ready to do its constitutional duty."
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 14, 2020
What They Are Saying: VA Secretary, Senate & House VA Committee Members Applaud Sen. Moran's Confirmation as Chairman of the Senate VA Committee
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Jan. 12, 2020
Rapid City Journal - THUNE: New Year, same commitment to fighting for South Dakota
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 8, 2020
Executive Session
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 8, 2020
Tweet - "Even Senate Democrats are breaking with @SpeakerPelosi and her gambit to tell the Senate how to do its work."
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 7, 2020
Tweet - ".@SpeakerPelosi holding up the articles of impeachment demonstrates that this is just a political game for Democrats."
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 7, 2020
Executive Session
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 6, 2020
Tweet - "Welcome to the team, @SenatorLoeffler. We're happy to have you in the Senate serving the great people of Georgia. Looking forward to working with you."
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 18, 2019
Rounds Statement on House Impeachment Vote
Sen.Mike Rounds
Dec. 13, 2019
Rounds Statement on House Judiciary Committee Impeachment Vote
Sen.Mike Rounds
Dec. 13, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Director of the White House Office of Management and Budget, Lawrence Kudlow, Director of the National Economic Council, Hon. Andrew Wheeler Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Hon. Sonny Perdue Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Hon. Dan Brouillette Secretary U.S. Department of Energy - King, Colleagues Urge EPA to Uphold RFS with Rule Ensuring 15 Billion Gallons Are Blended into Fuel Supply
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Dec. 13, 2019
Tweet - "While the Dem-led house has been focused on their #ForThePolitics #DoNothingDemocrats agenda, @SenateGOP has been changing the shape of our nation's courts. One in four circuit court judges have been nominated and confirmed in the last three years."
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 12, 2019
Tweet - "We've hit a milestone in our effort to confirm qualified judges to federal courts: 50 circuit court judges have been confirmed by the GOP-controlled Senate since January 2017."
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 10, 2019
Letter to Jerrold Nadler, Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee - Cheney Signs Letter Calling For Minority Hearing On Impeachment
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Dec. 10, 2019
Constitutional Carry States' Rights Act Introduced in the House
Sen.Mike Rounds
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 - "Reintro'd my Freedom from Government Competition Act that would allow private biz to compete with the federal gov if they can provide that same good or service. This bill would make the federal gov smaller & provide the best value to taxpayers."
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 5, 2019
Thune Reintroduces Bill to Eliminate Government Competition With Private Industry
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
Dec. 3, 2019
Tweet - "My friend @SenatorIsakson is a model of decency & graciousness -- able to fight hard for the principles he believes in w/o any rancor toward political opponents. But he's not just kind, he's a tremendously effective legislator. He makes things happen. The Senate & I will miss him."
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 20, 2019
Tweet - "As of today, the Senate has confirmed 48 appellate court judges since the beginning of this administration. For context, that's more than the previous FIVE administrations had confirmed at this point in their tenure."
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 19, 2019
Conaway, Johnson: USDA Civil Rights Office Moving in the Right Direction
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Nov. 15, 2019
Tweet - "To the detriment of the American people, Dems have spent most of the past year focused on their political agenda instead of legislating. They've slow-walked confirmations, blocked vital military funding, & continued to drag their feet on important priorities like #USMCA."
Sen.John Thune
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