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Feb. 6, 2020
Tweet - "Great to see @CMSGov planning to implement telehealth provisions first included in the #CONNECTforHealth Act to expand access to care for MA beneficiaries."
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 5, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Guthrie, Cárdenas, Blumenauer, Kelly Lead Bipartisan Effort to Secure Medicare Advantage
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Feb. 4, 2020
Tweet - "Had a good discussion with folks from @SDRuralWater today. I want to give a special thank you to my friend & chairman of the Lewis & Clark Regional Water System, Red Arndt, who -- for over 30 years -- has been instrumental in ensuring South Dakotans have access to clean water."
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 30, 2020
Soto, Johnson Introduce Bill to Ensure Clear Meat Processing and Labeling
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Jan. 30, 2020
Tweet - "Good discussion with folks from South Dakota Chiropractors Association this morning."
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 28, 2020
Tweet - "Had a great discussion with Cindy Begley from the South Dakota School Nurse Association this morning. We're both concerned about the youth #VapingCrisis & its effect on South Dakota students. I thank all of our school nurses for their hard work to keep our students healthy ."
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 27, 2020
President Trump Keeps Promise to Redefine WOTUS
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Jan. 24, 2020
Tweet - "South Dakota producers have an inherent interest in responsible stewardship of their water and land. With its new rule, @EPA rolled back the overreaching Obama-era WOTUS rule. EPA listened to our farmers and ranchers, and it shows."
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 24, 2020
Rounds Statement on Revised WOTUS Rule
Sen. Mike Rounds
Jan. 23, 2020
Western Caucus: President Trump Keeps Promise to Redefine WOTUS
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Jan. 15, 2020
Johnson's Tribal Parity Bill Passes Out of Committee
Rep. Dusty Johnson
Jan. 15, 2020
Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolution
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 15, 2020
Thune, Carper Lead Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Chronic Disease Management Effort
Sen. John Thune, ...
Dec. 19, 2019
Johnson Statement on RFS Announcement
Rep. Dusty Johnson
Dec. 19, 2019
Rounds Statement on Final Ethanol Rule
Sen. Mike Rounds
Dec. 19, 2019
Heinrich, Rounds Laud Bipartisan Passage Of Cadillac Tax Repeal
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Dec. 19, 2019
Thune Statement on RFS Final Rule
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 17, 2019
Rounds' Cadillac Tax Repeal Legislation Included in Omnibus Appropriations Bill
Sen. Mike Rounds
Dec. 17, 2019
Letter to Brigadier General Peter Helmlinger, Commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Northwestern Division - Noem, Rounds Request U.S Army Corps of Engineers Increase Missouri River Mainstem Dam Releases to Prepare for Spring Runoff
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. 11, 2019
Tweet - "The #PelosiDrugBill is a bad prescription for the American people. It boils down to this: Government price controls mean access to fewer drugs & #fewercures."
Sen. John Thune
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
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
Letter to House and Senate Leadership - Rounds, Colleagues Urge Congressional Leadership to Fully Repeal "Cadillac Tax"
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
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. 5, 2019
Tweet - "Thank you to representatives from @AveraHealth eCARE for stopping by to update me on the important work they are doing for our state. And a special welcome to Flat Stanley. Glad he could see our nation's capital."
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 5, 2019
Update on Jean Rounds
Sen. Mike Rounds
Nov. 26, 2019
Upholding the Renewable Fuel Standard
Sen. Mike Rounds
Nov. 20, 2019
Tweet - "Thank you to the folks from the South Dakota Center for Disabilities for stopping by my office to discuss the important work they're doing to help people with disabilities fully participate in their communities."
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 18, 2019
Delegation Applauds Administration's Decision to Grant Disaster Declaration For Southeast South Dakota Following September Flooding and Tornadoes
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Nov. 18, 2019
Tweet - "South Dakota was recently featured on the front page of the @WashingtonPost in a story about @AveraHealth using #telemedicine to improve care for patients in rural America. Proud to see our state being highlighted for life-saving innovation. Great work."
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 18, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - Sen. Cramer Joins Colleagues "in Calling on EPA to Provide Clarity on Biogenic Carbon Emissions"
Sen. John Thune, ...
Nov. 17, 2019
Dakota War College - The Work Goes On
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 15, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Midwest Senators Renew RFS Recommendations to President Trump
Sen. John Thune, ...
Nov. 7, 2019
Rounds: During Meeting at White House Today, President Trump Re-Confirms his Commitment to Blending 15 Billion Gallons of Ethanol Annually
Sen. Mike Rounds
Nov. 7, 2019
Letter to Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of Environmental Protection Agency - Rounds Submits Letter to EPA on RFS Supplemental Rule
Sen. Mike Rounds
Nov. 7, 2019
Tweet - "Renewable fuels support America's heartland and promote home-grown energy independence. @ChuckGrassley, @SenJoniErnst, @SenatorFischer, @SenatorRounds, @RoyBlunt, @SenatorBraun, and I are all in agreement: @EPAAWheeler must uphold the #RFS and give certainty to our producers."
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 6, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Joyce, Brindisi Lead Bipartisan Charge to Lower Health Care Costs
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Nov. 5, 2019
Johnson Supports Real MEAT Bill to Fight Imitation Meat Labeling
Rep. Dusty Johnson
Nov. 4, 2019
Tweet - "I appreciate @SeemaCMS listening to SD rural health providers' concerns that I shared at our last meeting and am glad @CMSGov updated its outpatient supervision policy for hospitals. This important change will help ensure rural SD has access to quality care."
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 1, 2019
Only U.S. Beef Should be Labeled as a "Product of the U.S.A."
Sen. Mike Rounds
Oct. 31, 2019
Rounds Joins Colleagues to Introduce Down Syndrome Discrimination by Abortion Prohibition Act
Sen. Mike Rounds
Oct. 31, 2019
Tweet - "There's nothing scarier this #SpookySeason than some of the radical ideas coming out of the Democratic Party -- ideas to increase the size of government and give Washington more control over your health care, personal freedoms, paycheck, and much more. Very spooky stuff."
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 30, 2019
Cardin, Bipartisan Colleagues Introduce New Legislation To Expand Telehealth Services, Improve Health Outcomes, And Cut Costs
Sen. John Thune, ...
Oct. 30, 2019
Tweet - "SD has been hit w/ disastrous storm after storm this year. Today, I'm joining @SenatorRounds & @DustyJohnson in urging the Admin to quickly approve @GovKristiNoem's major disaster declaration request to support SD communities as we continue to rebuild areas hit by severe weather."
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 30, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Delegation Urges Administration to Quickly Approve South Dakota Disaster Declaration
Sen. John Thune, ...
Oct. 30, 2019
Tweet - "Spoke out against Dems' continuous attempts to maximize Washington's control over Americans' health care. Senate Republicans voted down Dem proposal that would have rolled back flexibility given to states to design health insurance plans that meet the needs of their residents."
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 30, 2019
Tweet - "Glad to see the Senate reject Dem proposal that would have limited states' flexibility in addressing #Obamacare's issues, which has allowed governors *from both parties* to lower health insurance costs. Proud to see Republicans standing up for Americans' health care choices."
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 29, 2019
Commerce, Justice, Science, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2020
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 28, 2019
Tweet - "As a member of @SenateCommerce, which has jurisdiction over college & professional sports, I was glad to receive an informative briefing this wkend on what @NFL is doing to address and prevent concussions. Told that much of what's learned is also being applied to youth athletics."
Sen. John Thune
Date
Title
Politician
Feb. 6, 2020
Tweet - "Great to see @CMSGov planning to implement telehealth provisions first included in the #CONNECTforHealth Act to expand access to care for MA beneficiaries."
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 5, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Guthrie, Cárdenas, Blumenauer, Kelly Lead Bipartisan Effort to Secure Medicare Advantage
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Feb. 4, 2020
Tweet - "Had a good discussion with folks from @SDRuralWater today. I want to give a special thank you to my friend & chairman of the Lewis & Clark Regional Water System, Red Arndt, who -- for over 30 years -- has been instrumental in ensuring South Dakotans have access to clean water."
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 30, 2020
Soto, Johnson Introduce Bill to Ensure Clear Meat Processing and Labeling
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Jan. 30, 2020
Tweet - "Good discussion with folks from South Dakota Chiropractors Association this morning."
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 28, 2020
Tweet - "Had a great discussion with Cindy Begley from the South Dakota School Nurse Association this morning. We're both concerned about the youth #VapingCrisis & its effect on South Dakota students. I thank all of our school nurses for their hard work to keep our students healthy ."
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 27, 2020
President Trump Keeps Promise to Redefine WOTUS
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Jan. 24, 2020
Tweet - "South Dakota producers have an inherent interest in responsible stewardship of their water and land. With its new rule, @EPA rolled back the overreaching Obama-era WOTUS rule. EPA listened to our farmers and ranchers, and it shows."
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 24, 2020
Rounds Statement on Revised WOTUS Rule
Sen.Mike Rounds
Jan. 23, 2020
Western Caucus: President Trump Keeps Promise to Redefine WOTUS
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Jan. 15, 2020
Johnson's Tribal Parity Bill Passes Out of Committee
Rep.Dusty Johnson
Jan. 15, 2020
Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolution
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 15, 2020
Thune, Carper Lead Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Chronic Disease Management Effort
Sen.John Thune, ...
Dec. 19, 2019
Johnson Statement on RFS Announcement
Rep.Dusty Johnson
Dec. 19, 2019
Rounds Statement on Final Ethanol Rule
Sen.Mike Rounds
Dec. 19, 2019
Heinrich, Rounds Laud Bipartisan Passage Of Cadillac Tax Repeal
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Dec. 19, 2019
Thune Statement on RFS Final Rule
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 17, 2019
Rounds' Cadillac Tax Repeal Legislation Included in Omnibus Appropriations Bill
Sen.Mike Rounds
Dec. 17, 2019
Letter to Brigadier General Peter Helmlinger, Commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Northwestern Division - Noem, Rounds Request U.S Army Corps of Engineers Increase Missouri River Mainstem Dam Releases to Prepare for Spring Runoff
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. 11, 2019
Tweet - "The #PelosiDrugBill is a bad prescription for the American people. It boils down to this: Government price controls mean access to fewer drugs & #fewercures."
Sen.John Thune
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
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
Letter to House and Senate Leadership - Rounds, Colleagues Urge Congressional Leadership to Fully Repeal "Cadillac Tax"
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
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. 5, 2019
Tweet - "Thank you to representatives from @AveraHealth eCARE for stopping by to update me on the important work they are doing for our state. And a special welcome to Flat Stanley. Glad he could see our nation's capital."
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 5, 2019
Update on Jean Rounds
Sen.Mike Rounds
Nov. 26, 2019
Upholding the Renewable Fuel Standard
Sen.Mike Rounds
Nov. 20, 2019
Tweet - "Thank you to the folks from the South Dakota Center for Disabilities for stopping by my office to discuss the important work they're doing to help people with disabilities fully participate in their communities."
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 18, 2019
Delegation Applauds Administration's Decision to Grant Disaster Declaration For Southeast South Dakota Following September Flooding and Tornadoes
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Nov. 18, 2019
Tweet - "South Dakota was recently featured on the front page of the @WashingtonPost in a story about @AveraHealth using #telemedicine to improve care for patients in rural America. Proud to see our state being highlighted for life-saving innovation. Great work."
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 18, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - Sen. Cramer Joins Colleagues "in Calling on EPA to Provide Clarity on Biogenic Carbon Emissions"
Sen.John Thune, ...
Nov. 17, 2019
Dakota War College - The Work Goes On
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 15, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Midwest Senators Renew RFS Recommendations to President Trump
Sen.John Thune, ...
Nov. 7, 2019
Rounds: During Meeting at White House Today, President Trump Re-Confirms his Commitment to Blending 15 Billion Gallons of Ethanol Annually
Sen.Mike Rounds
Nov. 7, 2019
Letter to Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of Environmental Protection Agency - Rounds Submits Letter to EPA on RFS Supplemental Rule
Sen.Mike Rounds
Nov. 7, 2019
Tweet - "Renewable fuels support America's heartland and promote home-grown energy independence. @ChuckGrassley, @SenJoniErnst, @SenatorFischer, @SenatorRounds, @RoyBlunt, @SenatorBraun, and I are all in agreement: @EPAAWheeler must uphold the #RFS and give certainty to our producers."
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 6, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Joyce, Brindisi Lead Bipartisan Charge to Lower Health Care Costs
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Nov. 5, 2019
Johnson Supports Real MEAT Bill to Fight Imitation Meat Labeling
Rep.Dusty Johnson
Nov. 4, 2019
Tweet - "I appreciate @SeemaCMS listening to SD rural health providers' concerns that I shared at our last meeting and am glad @CMSGov updated its outpatient supervision policy for hospitals. This important change will help ensure rural SD has access to quality care."
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 1, 2019
Only U.S. Beef Should be Labeled as a "Product of the U.S.A."
Sen.Mike Rounds
Oct. 31, 2019
Rounds Joins Colleagues to Introduce Down Syndrome Discrimination by Abortion Prohibition Act
Sen.Mike Rounds
Oct. 31, 2019
Tweet - "There's nothing scarier this #SpookySeason than some of the radical ideas coming out of the Democratic Party -- ideas to increase the size of government and give Washington more control over your health care, personal freedoms, paycheck, and much more. Very spooky stuff."
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 30, 2019
Cardin, Bipartisan Colleagues Introduce New Legislation To Expand Telehealth Services, Improve Health Outcomes, And Cut Costs
Sen.John Thune, ...
Oct. 30, 2019
Tweet - "SD has been hit w/ disastrous storm after storm this year. Today, I'm joining @SenatorRounds & @DustyJohnson in urging the Admin to quickly approve @GovKristiNoem's major disaster declaration request to support SD communities as we continue to rebuild areas hit by severe weather."
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 30, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Delegation Urges Administration to Quickly Approve South Dakota Disaster Declaration
Sen.John Thune, ...
Oct. 30, 2019
Tweet - "Spoke out against Dems' continuous attempts to maximize Washington's control over Americans' health care. Senate Republicans voted down Dem proposal that would have rolled back flexibility given to states to design health insurance plans that meet the needs of their residents."
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 30, 2019
Tweet - "Glad to see the Senate reject Dem proposal that would have limited states' flexibility in addressing #Obamacare's issues, which has allowed governors *from both parties* to lower health insurance costs. Proud to see Republicans standing up for Americans' health care choices."
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 29, 2019
Commerce, Justice, Science, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2020
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 28, 2019
Tweet - "As a member of @SenateCommerce, which has jurisdiction over college & professional sports, I was glad to receive an informative briefing this wkend on what @NFL is doing to address and prevent concussions. Told that much of what's learned is also being applied to youth athletics."
Sen.John Thune
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