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March 26, 2020 Delegation-Supported Provisions to Help South Dakota Farmers and Ranchers Included in Latest Coronavirus Relief Bill Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
March 26, 2020 Thune Statement on Senate Passage of Bipartisan Coronavirus Relief Package Sen. John Thune
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "What's in the big relief bill just passed by the Senate? The #CARESAct will put emergency cash into the hands of American families and workers who need it the most & help small biz and their workers weather this storm. My full statement" Sen. John Thune
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "Worked w/ @senatemajldr & others in @SenateGOP to come up with a deal that provides real relief for American workers & families. This is a tough time -- all Americans are feeling it -- & this will give much-needed aid to those who are struggling and need it the most." Sen. John Thune
March 25, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Republican Senators Urge Trade Measures to Respond to Economic Impact of COVID-19 Sen. John Thune, ...
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "For #SmallBusinesses owners & employees: here are the details of what's in the emergency coronavirus relief & #stimulusbill for #SmallBiz " Sen. John Thune
March 25, 2020 Rounds Supports COVID-19 Relief Legislation Sen. Mike Rounds
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate just passed a third #bipartisan COVID19 relief bill. Challenging times require swift & bold action. It's heartening to see the Senate was able to rise above politics at this time and act in a bipartisan way to provide relief to the American people." Sen. John Thune
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "Just-passed Senate bill takes meaningful steps to: -help stabilize an uneasy economy -provide significant resources to support states -support health care workers on the frontlines fighting this pandemic I hope the House acts quickly to pass this crucial relief bill." Sen. John Thune
March 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pence, Vice President of the United States - Senators Call for Task Forces to Streamline Vaccine Development, Medical Supply Chain Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
March 24, 2020 Tweet - "Proud of @3M and the many South Dakota workers who are stepping up and doing their part to combat #COVID." Sen. John Thune
March 24, 2020 Tweet - "This is a time to come together as a country -- and that includes Democrats and Republicans here in Washington. I'm hopeful that Democrats will work with us to provide relief to American workers, families, and small businesses." Sen. John Thune
March 24, 2020 Tweet - "The time to act is now. The time to act was yesterday… let's get this done -- today. #PassTheBill" Sen. John Thune
March 24, 2020 Tweet - "Great message. No American is alone as long as we are united." Sen. John Thune
March 24, 2020 PBS "NewsHour" - Transcript: Interview with Senator John Thune Sen. John Thune
March 23, 2020 Tweet - "Dems are calling the bill they're blocking a "bailout" even though the businesses we're trying to help are struggling due to no fault of their own -- they were shut down -- and employ MILLIONS of Americans. How many Americans have to lose their jobs before Dems allow us to act?" Sen. John Thune
March 23, 2020 Tweet - "Update: COVID relief & stimulus just blocked AGAIN by Dems. Americans around the country are rising to the occasion. It's time for Congress to do the same. Save politics for another day. We must act now." Sen. John Thune
March 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, and the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice - Senators Markey and Thune Call on FCC and Justice Dept. to Combat Coronavirus Robocalls Sen. John Thune, ...
March 23, 2020 Tweet - "Last night was probably one of the saddest days I've seen in my time in the United States Senate. Our country is in a crisis, and the Democrats are still playing a political game. We don't have the luxury of time in this fight against COVID." Sen. John Thune
March 23, 2020 Tweet - "I've never been more frustrated with my Democrat colleagues. Not only are they blocking vital relief, walking back on good-faith bipartisan negotiations, and stalling Senate action -- they're intentionally misleading the American people. Let's get it straight" Sen. John Thune
March 23, 2020 Tweet - "Dems are saying over & over this bill is a "bailout" for American businesses. It's not. The money they're talking about is in the form of *loans*. It has to be repaid. This is about Americans who are hurting. We're in a position to do something about it. It's time we do." Sen. John Thune
March 23, 2020 Tweet - "Dems are saying over & over this bill is a "bailout" for American businesses. It's not. The money they're talking about is in the form of *loans*. It has to be repaid. This is about Americans who are hurting. We're in a position to do something about it. It's time we do." Sen. John Thune
March 22, 2020 Tweet - "These are challenging times filled with a lot of stress and uncertainty. There may be more difficult days ahead, but we are going to come out on the other side of this. And every day we're seeing Americans across the country standing up to meet this challenge." Sen. John Thune
March 22, 2020 Tweet - "I sat in meetings across the table from Democrat colleagues negotiating a bipartisan bill to help provide direct relief to the American people. Yet, tonight, Democrats voted to block the bill. I'm ready to keep working, but it's time to check politics at the door." Sen. John Thune
March 22, 2020 Tweet - "To recap: Democrats just blocked a bill that would provide direct cash payments to Americans who need it most -- like hourly workers. Not to mention funding to help support health care workers who are on the front lines. I hope Dems can put politics aside and work with us." Sen. John Thune
Date Title Politician
March 26, 2020 Delegation-Supported Provisions to Help South Dakota Farmers and Ranchers Included in Latest Coronavirus Relief Bill Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
March 26, 2020 Thune Statement on Senate Passage of Bipartisan Coronavirus Relief Package Sen.John Thune
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "What's in the big relief bill just passed by the Senate? The #CARESAct will put emergency cash into the hands of American families and workers who need it the most & help small biz and their workers weather this storm. My full statement" Sen.John Thune
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "Worked w/ @senatemajldr & others in @SenateGOP to come up with a deal that provides real relief for American workers & families. This is a tough time -- all Americans are feeling it -- & this will give much-needed aid to those who are struggling and need it the most." Sen.John Thune
March 25, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Republican Senators Urge Trade Measures to Respond to Economic Impact of COVID-19 Sen.John Thune, ...
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "For #SmallBusinesses owners & employees: here are the details of what's in the emergency coronavirus relief & #stimulusbill for #SmallBiz " Sen.John Thune
March 25, 2020 Rounds Supports COVID-19 Relief Legislation Sen.Mike Rounds
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate just passed a third #bipartisan COVID19 relief bill. Challenging times require swift & bold action. It's heartening to see the Senate was able to rise above politics at this time and act in a bipartisan way to provide relief to the American people." Sen.John Thune
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "Just-passed Senate bill takes meaningful steps to: -help stabilize an uneasy economy -provide significant resources to support states -support health care workers on the frontlines fighting this pandemic I hope the House acts quickly to pass this crucial relief bill." Sen.John Thune
March 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pence, Vice President of the United States - Senators Call for Task Forces to Streamline Vaccine Development, Medical Supply Chain Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
March 24, 2020 Tweet - "Proud of @3M and the many South Dakota workers who are stepping up and doing their part to combat #COVID." Sen.John Thune
March 24, 2020 Tweet - "This is a time to come together as a country -- and that includes Democrats and Republicans here in Washington. I'm hopeful that Democrats will work with us to provide relief to American workers, families, and small businesses." Sen.John Thune
March 24, 2020 Tweet - "The time to act is now. The time to act was yesterday… let's get this done -- today. #PassTheBill" Sen.John Thune
March 24, 2020 Tweet - "Great message. No American is alone as long as we are united." Sen.John Thune
March 24, 2020 PBS "NewsHour" - Transcript: Interview with Senator John Thune Sen.John Thune
March 23, 2020 Tweet - "Dems are calling the bill they're blocking a "bailout" even though the businesses we're trying to help are struggling due to no fault of their own -- they were shut down -- and employ MILLIONS of Americans. How many Americans have to lose their jobs before Dems allow us to act?" Sen.John Thune
March 23, 2020 Tweet - "Update: COVID relief & stimulus just blocked AGAIN by Dems. Americans around the country are rising to the occasion. It's time for Congress to do the same. Save politics for another day. We must act now." Sen.John Thune
March 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, and the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice - Senators Markey and Thune Call on FCC and Justice Dept. to Combat Coronavirus Robocalls Sen.John Thune, ...
March 23, 2020 Tweet - "Last night was probably one of the saddest days I've seen in my time in the United States Senate. Our country is in a crisis, and the Democrats are still playing a political game. We don't have the luxury of time in this fight against COVID." Sen.John Thune
March 23, 2020 Tweet - "I've never been more frustrated with my Democrat colleagues. Not only are they blocking vital relief, walking back on good-faith bipartisan negotiations, and stalling Senate action -- they're intentionally misleading the American people. Let's get it straight" Sen.John Thune
March 23, 2020 Tweet - "Dems are saying over & over this bill is a "bailout" for American businesses. It's not. The money they're talking about is in the form of *loans*. It has to be repaid. This is about Americans who are hurting. We're in a position to do something about it. It's time we do." Sen.John Thune
March 23, 2020 Tweet - "Dems are saying over & over this bill is a "bailout" for American businesses. It's not. The money they're talking about is in the form of *loans*. It has to be repaid. This is about Americans who are hurting. We're in a position to do something about it. It's time we do." Sen.John Thune
March 22, 2020 Tweet - "These are challenging times filled with a lot of stress and uncertainty. There may be more difficult days ahead, but we are going to come out on the other side of this. And every day we're seeing Americans across the country standing up to meet this challenge." Sen.John Thune
March 22, 2020 Tweet - "I sat in meetings across the table from Democrat colleagues negotiating a bipartisan bill to help provide direct relief to the American people. Yet, tonight, Democrats voted to block the bill. I'm ready to keep working, but it's time to check politics at the door." Sen.John Thune
March 22, 2020 Tweet - "To recap: Democrats just blocked a bill that would provide direct cash payments to Americans who need it most -- like hourly workers. Not to mention funding to help support health care workers who are on the front lines. I hope Dems can put politics aside and work with us." Sen.John Thune
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