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April 26, 2022
Tweet - Senator Orrin Hatch leaves a legacy of accomplishment & dedicated service. Known in the Senate for his effectiveness, kindness, and humor, he'll be greatly missed. Our country is better off because of his service."
Sen. John Thune
April 24, 2022
Letter to Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Johnson Questions DHS Secretary Suitability for Office
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
April 22, 2022
Thune to U.S. Supreme Court: Reject Federal Overreach on Water Regulations
Sen. John Thune
April 4, 2022
Rounds Issues Statement on SCOTUS Nomination Vote
Sen. Mike Rounds
March 31, 2022
Letter to Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury - Inadequate Treasury Engagement on International Tax Negotiations Continues
Sen. John Thune, ...
March 30, 2022
Thune to Oppose Judge Jackson's Nomination to the Supreme Court
Sen. John Thune
March 29, 2022
Tweet - "I will oppose Judge Jackson's nomination to the Supreme Court."
Sen. John Thune
March 28, 2022
Letter to Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Cardin and Portman Lead 68 Senators in Letter to Blinken as U.S. Restarts Membership in the United Nations Human Rights Council
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
March 21, 2022
Letter to Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury - Portman, Finance Committee Republicans Ask Treasury Secretary Yellen for Update on Social Security and Medicare Trustees Reports
Sen. John Thune, ...
March 15, 2022
Johnson, Spartz Introduce Congressional Gold Medal Bill Recognizing the Defenders of Ukraine
Rep. Dusty Johnson
March 4, 2022
ICYMI--A State Of The Union Recap
Rep. Dusty Johnson
March 2, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Kennedy, Senate Banking Republicans raise concerns over Raskin's evasiveness
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
March 1, 2022
Tweet - "In these perilous times, I pray that God watches over the United States and our fellow citizens, especially the men and women who defend our country in uniform. My full statement on #SOTU"
Sen. John Thune
March 1, 2022
Tweet - "When the president delivers his State of the Union address tonight, I hope he pivots away from the rank partisanship that has defined his first year in office and led to many of these self-inflicted crises."
Sen. John Thune
March 1, 2022
Thune Reacts to President Biden's State of the Union Address
Sen. John Thune
March 1, 2022
Tweet - "I wonder if the president will discuss the real state of our union tonight: -historic # of illegal border crossers -40yr record-high inflation -self-inflicted energy crisis -nation-wide crime surge -masking toddlers on the playground It's beyond time to turn things around."
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 25, 2022
Thune Statement on President Biden's Supreme Court Nominee
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 25, 2022
Tweet - "My full statement on President Biden's nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court"
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 21, 2022
Tweet - "Proud to be from the home of Mount Rushmore. South Dakota is the best place in the country to celebrate our great American presidents. #PresidentsDay"
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 18, 2022
Letter to Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services - Cassidy, Cortez Masto, Colleagues Urge Biden to Support Medicare Advantage Program
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Feb. 18, 2022
Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General - Blackburn, Colleagues: AG Merrick Garland Must Respect The Durham Investigation
Sen. John Thune, ...
Feb. 17, 2022
Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General - Hoeven Urges AG Garland to Respect the Durham Investigation
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Feb. 17, 2022
Thune, Risch Lead Effort to Release Afghanistan Dissent Cable
Sen. John Thune, ...
Feb. 17, 2022
Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General - Sen. Cramer, Colleagues: AG Merrick Garland Must Respect the Durham Investigatio
Sen. John Thune, ...
Feb. 16, 2022
Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General Department of Justice-WICKER, HYDE-SMITH URGE ATTORNEY GENERAL GARLAND TO RESPECT DURHAM INVESTIGATION
Sen. John Thune, ...
Feb. 11, 2022
Johnson Supports "Protecting Parental Rights Act"
Rep. Dusty Johnson
Feb. 10, 2022
Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, and Hon. Martin J. Walsh, Secretary of Labor - Warner, Kaine Urge Biden Administration to Ensure Virginia Seafood Processors Receive Necessary Visas
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Feb. 10, 2022
Johnson Cosponsors Can't Cancel Your Own Debt Act
Rep. Dusty Johnson
Feb. 7, 2022
Tweet - "The IRS is walking back plans to use a private contractor as the gatekeeper to key online resources. They would collect extremely personal info -- including a "video selfie" that could be used for facial recognition. I voiced serious concerns for Americans' privacy/security "
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 4, 2022
Letter to Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner IRS - Thune Takes IRS to Task for Intrusive Identity Verification Measures
Sen. John Thune, ...
Feb. 3, 2022
Johnson & Garamendi Respond to Senate Ocean Shipping Supply Chain Bill
Rep. Dusty Johnson
Feb. 1, 2022
Thune: Biden's Crisis-Ridden First Year
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 1, 2022
Thune on Fox News: Democrats Missed an Opportunity to Send Putin a Message
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 1, 2022
Tweet - "It's time for Democrats in Washington to focus on the issues Americans are deeply concerned about and quit being distracted by their socialist, big-government vision for America."
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 27, 2022
Tweet: Here's what I'll be looking for as the Senate considers filling the upcoming SCOTUS vacancy: I want someone who will apply the law impartially, not make the law; Call balls & strikes, not rewrite the rules of the game. There's no room for judicial activism on the Supreme Court.
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 26, 2022
Tweet: Had lunch with Britton community leaders today. I share their concerns about the direction our country is headed under Pres. Biden. Inflation is a huge burden on SD families & small biz. I'm fighting in Washington to stop Ds' reckless policies & pass important priorities for SD.
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 25, 2022
Letter to the United States Senate - Finance Committee Republicans: EV Provisions Unfairly Favor Certain Companies, Hurt American Workers, and Undermine America's Trade Interests
Sen. John Thune, ...
Jan. 24, 2022
Letter to Hon. David Ferriero, Archivist of the United States - DAVIS, BOST URGE NATIONAL PERSONNEL RECORDS CENTER TO FULLY REOPEN TO IN-PERSON STAFFING
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Jan. 21, 2022
One Year it's Been a Bumpy Ride
Rep. Dusty Johnson
Jan. 20, 2022
Thune: Democrats' Arrogance of Power is on Full Display in Crusade to Weaken Minority Party Rights
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 20, 2022
Thune Grades President Biden's First Year in Office
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 19, 2022
Tweet: Democrats didn't think the Senate's 60-vote threshold was so bad last week when they used it to turn their backs on Ukraine and support Putin's pipeline. Their hypocrisy knows no bounds.
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 19, 2022
Tweet: Right now the filibuster is the only thing standing in the way of Democrats passing whatever radical, socialist agenda they want. "Free-everything," Green New Deal-style, debt-exploding bills are on the table. Every American should be watching what Senate Democrats do today.
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 18, 2022
Tweet: @SenatorTimScott & I recently introduced a bill that would help put a stop to Democrats' reckless spending, which has already worsened inflation and increased prices on everything from groceries to gasoline.
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 13, 2022
Thune, Scott Introduce Bill to Combat Democrats' Inflationary Spending
Sen. John Thune, ...
Jan. 13, 2022
Thune: Democrats Continue Their Campaign to Abolish the Filibuster, Break the Senate
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 12, 2022
Tweet: Democrats' plan to nuke the filibuster, a lazy shortcut to force through their socialist agenda, would have terrible long-term consequences for our country. All majorities are temporary, and Dems will eventually have to live with the reality they create.
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 12, 2022
Thune on Fox News: Desperate Democrats Want to Destroy the Senate
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 12, 2022
Tweet: Who could've predicted that dumping trillions of federal dollars into the economy would skyrocket inflation Americans continue to pay the price for Ds' reckless spending.
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 12, 2022
Tweet: Democrats are dealing in distraction. They don't want Americans focused on their many failures -- the southern border crisis, skyrocketing inflation, disastrous Afghanistan exit, COVID, etc. -- so they are manufacturing a "voting rights" crisis. It's easier than ever to vote.
Sen. John Thune
Date
Title
Politician
April 26, 2022
Tweet - Senator Orrin Hatch leaves a legacy of accomplishment & dedicated service. Known in the Senate for his effectiveness, kindness, and humor, he'll be greatly missed. Our country is better off because of his service."
Sen.John Thune
April 24, 2022
Letter to Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Johnson Questions DHS Secretary Suitability for Office
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
April 22, 2022
Thune to U.S. Supreme Court: Reject Federal Overreach on Water Regulations
Sen.John Thune
April 4, 2022
Rounds Issues Statement on SCOTUS Nomination Vote
Sen.Mike Rounds
March 31, 2022
Letter to Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury - Inadequate Treasury Engagement on International Tax Negotiations Continues
Sen.John Thune, ...
March 30, 2022
Thune to Oppose Judge Jackson's Nomination to the Supreme Court
Sen.John Thune
March 29, 2022
Tweet - "I will oppose Judge Jackson's nomination to the Supreme Court."
Sen.John Thune
March 28, 2022
Letter to Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Cardin and Portman Lead 68 Senators in Letter to Blinken as U.S. Restarts Membership in the United Nations Human Rights Council
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
March 21, 2022
Letter to Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury - Portman, Finance Committee Republicans Ask Treasury Secretary Yellen for Update on Social Security and Medicare Trustees Reports
Sen.John Thune, ...
March 15, 2022
Johnson, Spartz Introduce Congressional Gold Medal Bill Recognizing the Defenders of Ukraine
Rep.Dusty Johnson
March 4, 2022
ICYMI--A State Of The Union Recap
Rep.Dusty Johnson
March 2, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Kennedy, Senate Banking Republicans raise concerns over Raskin's evasiveness
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
March 1, 2022
Tweet - "In these perilous times, I pray that God watches over the United States and our fellow citizens, especially the men and women who defend our country in uniform. My full statement on #SOTU"
Sen.John Thune
March 1, 2022
Tweet - "When the president delivers his State of the Union address tonight, I hope he pivots away from the rank partisanship that has defined his first year in office and led to many of these self-inflicted crises."
Sen.John Thune
March 1, 2022
Thune Reacts to President Biden's State of the Union Address
Sen.John Thune
March 1, 2022
Tweet - "I wonder if the president will discuss the real state of our union tonight: -historic # of illegal border crossers -40yr record-high inflation -self-inflicted energy crisis -nation-wide crime surge -masking toddlers on the playground It's beyond time to turn things around."
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 25, 2022
Thune Statement on President Biden's Supreme Court Nominee
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 25, 2022
Tweet - "My full statement on President Biden's nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court"
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 21, 2022
Tweet - "Proud to be from the home of Mount Rushmore. South Dakota is the best place in the country to celebrate our great American presidents. #PresidentsDay"
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 18, 2022
Letter to Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services - Cassidy, Cortez Masto, Colleagues Urge Biden to Support Medicare Advantage Program
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Feb. 18, 2022
Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General - Blackburn, Colleagues: AG Merrick Garland Must Respect The Durham Investigation
Sen.John Thune, ...
Feb. 17, 2022
Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General - Hoeven Urges AG Garland to Respect the Durham Investigation
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Feb. 17, 2022
Thune, Risch Lead Effort to Release Afghanistan Dissent Cable
Sen.John Thune, ...
Feb. 17, 2022
Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General - Sen. Cramer, Colleagues: AG Merrick Garland Must Respect the Durham Investigatio
Sen.John Thune, ...
Feb. 16, 2022
Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General Department of Justice-WICKER, HYDE-SMITH URGE ATTORNEY GENERAL GARLAND TO RESPECT DURHAM INVESTIGATION
Sen.John Thune, ...
Feb. 11, 2022
Johnson Supports "Protecting Parental Rights Act"
Rep.Dusty Johnson
Feb. 10, 2022
Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, and Hon. Martin J. Walsh, Secretary of Labor - Warner, Kaine Urge Biden Administration to Ensure Virginia Seafood Processors Receive Necessary Visas
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Feb. 10, 2022
Johnson Cosponsors Can't Cancel Your Own Debt Act
Rep.Dusty Johnson
Feb. 7, 2022
Tweet - "The IRS is walking back plans to use a private contractor as the gatekeeper to key online resources. They would collect extremely personal info -- including a "video selfie" that could be used for facial recognition. I voiced serious concerns for Americans' privacy/security "
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 4, 2022
Letter to Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner IRS - Thune Takes IRS to Task for Intrusive Identity Verification Measures
Sen.John Thune, ...
Feb. 3, 2022
Johnson & Garamendi Respond to Senate Ocean Shipping Supply Chain Bill
Rep.Dusty Johnson
Feb. 1, 2022
Thune: Biden's Crisis-Ridden First Year
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 1, 2022
Thune on Fox News: Democrats Missed an Opportunity to Send Putin a Message
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 1, 2022
Tweet - "It's time for Democrats in Washington to focus on the issues Americans are deeply concerned about and quit being distracted by their socialist, big-government vision for America."
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 27, 2022
Tweet: Here's what I'll be looking for as the Senate considers filling the upcoming SCOTUS vacancy: I want someone who will apply the law impartially, not make the law; Call balls & strikes, not rewrite the rules of the game. There's no room for judicial activism on the Supreme Court.
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 26, 2022
Tweet: Had lunch with Britton community leaders today. I share their concerns about the direction our country is headed under Pres. Biden. Inflation is a huge burden on SD families & small biz. I'm fighting in Washington to stop Ds' reckless policies & pass important priorities for SD.
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 25, 2022
Letter to the United States Senate - Finance Committee Republicans: EV Provisions Unfairly Favor Certain Companies, Hurt American Workers, and Undermine America's Trade Interests
Sen.John Thune, ...
Jan. 24, 2022
Letter to Hon. David Ferriero, Archivist of the United States - DAVIS, BOST URGE NATIONAL PERSONNEL RECORDS CENTER TO FULLY REOPEN TO IN-PERSON STAFFING
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Jan. 21, 2022
One Year it's Been a Bumpy Ride
Rep.Dusty Johnson
Jan. 20, 2022
Thune: Democrats' Arrogance of Power is on Full Display in Crusade to Weaken Minority Party Rights
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 20, 2022
Thune Grades President Biden's First Year in Office
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 19, 2022
Tweet: Democrats didn't think the Senate's 60-vote threshold was so bad last week when they used it to turn their backs on Ukraine and support Putin's pipeline. Their hypocrisy knows no bounds.
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 19, 2022
Tweet: Right now the filibuster is the only thing standing in the way of Democrats passing whatever radical, socialist agenda they want. "Free-everything," Green New Deal-style, debt-exploding bills are on the table. Every American should be watching what Senate Democrats do today.
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 18, 2022
Tweet: @SenatorTimScott & I recently introduced a bill that would help put a stop to Democrats' reckless spending, which has already worsened inflation and increased prices on everything from groceries to gasoline.
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 13, 2022
Thune, Scott Introduce Bill to Combat Democrats' Inflationary Spending
Sen.John Thune, ...
Jan. 13, 2022
Thune: Democrats Continue Their Campaign to Abolish the Filibuster, Break the Senate
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 12, 2022
Tweet: Democrats' plan to nuke the filibuster, a lazy shortcut to force through their socialist agenda, would have terrible long-term consequences for our country. All majorities are temporary, and Dems will eventually have to live with the reality they create.
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 12, 2022
Thune on Fox News: Desperate Democrats Want to Destroy the Senate
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 12, 2022
Tweet: Who could've predicted that dumping trillions of federal dollars into the economy would skyrocket inflation Americans continue to pay the price for Ds' reckless spending.
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 12, 2022
Tweet: Democrats are dealing in distraction. They don't want Americans focused on their many failures -- the southern border crisis, skyrocketing inflation, disastrous Afghanistan exit, COVID, etc. -- so they are manufacturing a "voting rights" crisis. It's easier than ever to vote.
Sen.John Thune
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