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Oct. 27, 2021
Tweet - "Met w/ @forestservice Chief Randy Moore to press him on the importance of proactively managing the Black Hills National Forest to maintain forest health & support the local economy. We'll keep pressing on this issue. I appreciate @JohnBoozman & @SenJohnBarrasso joining the effort."
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 27, 2021
Tweet - "Met w/ @forestservice Chief Randy Moore to press him on the importance of proactively managing the Black Hills National Forest to maintain forest health & support the local economy. We'll keep pressing on this issue. I appreciate @JohnBoozman & @SenJohnBarrasso joining the effort."
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 25, 2021
Letter to Hon. Chiquita Brooks-Lasure, Administrator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Crapo Leads Finance Committee Republicans in Raising Concerns With Improper Medicaid Payments
Sen. John Thune, ...
Oct. 22, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Cassidy, Schatz Lead Bipartisan Group to Bolster U.S. Leadership in Global Vaccination Distribution
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 22, 2021
Tweet - "Thanks to @SenJohnHoeven & @SenatorLujan for supporting my bill on mandatory country of origin labeling for beef. Consumers deserve transparency about where their beef comes from, and American ranchers should get credit for raising the best beef in the world. #MCOOL"
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 21, 2021
Thune Joins Colleagues in Introducing Legislation to Put Patients Over PaperworkThune Joins Colleagues in Introducing Legislation to Put Patients Over Paperwork
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 14, 2021
Letter to Nancy Pelosi, House Speaker, and Kevin Mccarthy, Minority Leader - Reps. Bera and Bucshon Lead Over 245 Members in Urging Action on Looming Medicare Physician Payment Cuts That Will Strain Patient Access to Care
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Sept. 30, 2021
Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President - Condemnation of Healthcare Workers Vaccination Mandate
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Sept. 30, 2021
Tweet - "The Biden border crisis is endangering communities across the country. I spoke with SD sheriffs, & they're seeing the effects in our state. Butte County Sheriff Fred Lamphere said the problem with drugs is worse than he's ever seen from meth & fentanyl pouring across the border."
Sen. John Thune
Sept. 23, 2021
Tweet - "It's obvious that Dems believe Washington elites know what's best for everyone -- even South Dakotans. They're pushing for a federal takeover of states' authority -- telling them how to hold elections -- and forcing their liberal views on abortion laws and immunization requirements."
Sen. John Thune
Sept. 23, 2021
Tweet - "The current beef labeling system in this country allows imported beef that is neither born nor raised in the U.S., but simply finished here, to be labeled as a product of the U.S.A. This process is unfair to cattle producers and misleading for consumers."
Sen. John Thune
Sept. 23, 2021
Tweet - "Transparency in beef labeling benefits both our producers and consumers & it is just common sense. Thanks to @SenatorTester, @SenatorRounds, & @SenBooker for joining me in this fight."
Sen. John Thune
Sept. 17, 2021
Tweet - "Going once, going twice Had a good discussion at the Herreid Livestock Auction. South Dakota cattle producers raise the best beef in the world. I'm fighting to get them answers on potential market manipulation by the meatpackers. Producers deserve a fair & transparent market."
Sen. John Thune
Sept. 15, 2021
Tweet - "Grocery store beef that's labeled "Made in the USA" may actually come from cattle raised in a foreign country like Mexico. This label is dishonest to consumers & unfair to American cattle producers who actually raise U.S. beef. I have a bill to help fix this."
Sen. John Thune
Sept. 10, 2021
Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Cassidy, Hassan, Ernst, Warnock Lead Bipartisan Group Calling on VA to Address Impact of Afghanistan Withdrawal on Veterans' Mental Health
Sen. John Thune, ...
Sept. 9, 2021
Tweet - "The federal government should NOT be forcing private citizens to get vaccinated. Period. I'm vaccinated. I encourage others to get vaccinated. But President Biden's vaccine mandate is extreme government overreach that South Dakotans won't stand for."
Sen. John Thune
Sept. 9, 2021
Tweet - "Spoke at the Stockgrowers convention in Spearfish about my new bill to reinstate mandatory country of origin labeling on beef products, & I updated folks on my fight against Dems' disastrous double death tax, which would make it harder for family operations to be passed down."
Sen. John Thune
Sept. 8, 2021
Bipartisan American Beef Labeling Act Would Reinstate Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling
Sen. John Thune
Sept. 8, 2021
Rounds, Thune, Colleagues Announce Bipartisan American Beef Labeling Act to Reinstate Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Sept. 8, 2021
Tweet - "You know exactly where your t-shirt was made when you check the tag or label. Is it too much to ask for the same level of certainty with the beef you feed your family? My bipartisan bill would reinstate mandatory country of origin labeling for beef. (special character)"
Sen. John Thune
Aug. 31, 2021
Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Senator Hassan Leads Bipartisan Group Calling on VA to Address Impact of Afghanistan Withdrawal on Veterans' Mental Health
Sen. John Thune, ...
Aug. 31, 2021
Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Shaheen Joins Bipartisan Group Calling on VA to Address Impact of Afghanistan Withdrawal on Veterans' Mental Health
Sen. John Thune, ...
Aug. 31, 2021
Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Sen. Marshall Calls on VA to Address Impact of Afghanistan Withdrawal on Veterans' Mental Health
Sen. John Thune, ...
Aug. 31, 2021
Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Warner & Kaine Join Bipartisan Letter Calling On VA To Address Impact Of Afghanistan Withdrawal On Veterans' Mental Health
Sen. John Thune, ...
Aug. 18, 2021
Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, United States Attorney General; and Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Sen. Cramer, Colleagues Demand Justice for Conscience Rights of Health Care Workers
Sen. John Thune, ...
Date
Title
Politician
Oct. 27, 2021
Tweet - "Met w/ @forestservice Chief Randy Moore to press him on the importance of proactively managing the Black Hills National Forest to maintain forest health & support the local economy. We'll keep pressing on this issue. I appreciate @JohnBoozman & @SenJohnBarrasso joining the effort."
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 27, 2021
Tweet - "Met w/ @forestservice Chief Randy Moore to press him on the importance of proactively managing the Black Hills National Forest to maintain forest health & support the local economy. We'll keep pressing on this issue. I appreciate @JohnBoozman & @SenJohnBarrasso joining the effort."
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 25, 2021
Letter to Hon. Chiquita Brooks-Lasure, Administrator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Crapo Leads Finance Committee Republicans in Raising Concerns With Improper Medicaid Payments
Sen.John Thune, ...
Oct. 22, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Cassidy, Schatz Lead Bipartisan Group to Bolster U.S. Leadership in Global Vaccination Distribution
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 22, 2021
Tweet - "Thanks to @SenJohnHoeven & @SenatorLujan for supporting my bill on mandatory country of origin labeling for beef. Consumers deserve transparency about where their beef comes from, and American ranchers should get credit for raising the best beef in the world. #MCOOL"
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 21, 2021
Thune Joins Colleagues in Introducing Legislation to Put Patients Over PaperworkThune Joins Colleagues in Introducing Legislation to Put Patients Over Paperwork
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 14, 2021
Letter to Nancy Pelosi, House Speaker, and Kevin Mccarthy, Minority Leader - Reps. Bera and Bucshon Lead Over 245 Members in Urging Action on Looming Medicare Physician Payment Cuts That Will Strain Patient Access to Care
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Sept. 30, 2021
Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President - Condemnation of Healthcare Workers Vaccination Mandate
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Sept. 30, 2021
Tweet - "The Biden border crisis is endangering communities across the country. I spoke with SD sheriffs, & they're seeing the effects in our state. Butte County Sheriff Fred Lamphere said the problem with drugs is worse than he's ever seen from meth & fentanyl pouring across the border."
Sen.John Thune
Sept. 23, 2021
Tweet - "It's obvious that Dems believe Washington elites know what's best for everyone -- even South Dakotans. They're pushing for a federal takeover of states' authority -- telling them how to hold elections -- and forcing their liberal views on abortion laws and immunization requirements."
Sen.John Thune
Sept. 23, 2021
Tweet - "The current beef labeling system in this country allows imported beef that is neither born nor raised in the U.S., but simply finished here, to be labeled as a product of the U.S.A. This process is unfair to cattle producers and misleading for consumers."
Sen.John Thune
Sept. 23, 2021
Tweet - "Transparency in beef labeling benefits both our producers and consumers & it is just common sense. Thanks to @SenatorTester, @SenatorRounds, & @SenBooker for joining me in this fight."
Sen.John Thune
Sept. 17, 2021
Tweet - "Going once, going twice Had a good discussion at the Herreid Livestock Auction. South Dakota cattle producers raise the best beef in the world. I'm fighting to get them answers on potential market manipulation by the meatpackers. Producers deserve a fair & transparent market."
Sen.John Thune
Sept. 15, 2021
Tweet - "Grocery store beef that's labeled "Made in the USA" may actually come from cattle raised in a foreign country like Mexico. This label is dishonest to consumers & unfair to American cattle producers who actually raise U.S. beef. I have a bill to help fix this."
Sen.John Thune
Sept. 10, 2021
Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Cassidy, Hassan, Ernst, Warnock Lead Bipartisan Group Calling on VA to Address Impact of Afghanistan Withdrawal on Veterans' Mental Health
Sen.John Thune, ...
Sept. 9, 2021
Tweet - "The federal government should NOT be forcing private citizens to get vaccinated. Period. I'm vaccinated. I encourage others to get vaccinated. But President Biden's vaccine mandate is extreme government overreach that South Dakotans won't stand for."
Sen.John Thune
Sept. 9, 2021
Tweet - "Spoke at the Stockgrowers convention in Spearfish about my new bill to reinstate mandatory country of origin labeling on beef products, & I updated folks on my fight against Dems' disastrous double death tax, which would make it harder for family operations to be passed down."
Sen.John Thune
Sept. 8, 2021
Bipartisan American Beef Labeling Act Would Reinstate Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling
Sen.John Thune
Sept. 8, 2021
Rounds, Thune, Colleagues Announce Bipartisan American Beef Labeling Act to Reinstate Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Sept. 8, 2021
Tweet - "You know exactly where your t-shirt was made when you check the tag or label. Is it too much to ask for the same level of certainty with the beef you feed your family? My bipartisan bill would reinstate mandatory country of origin labeling for beef. (special character)"
Sen.John Thune
Aug. 31, 2021
Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Senator Hassan Leads Bipartisan Group Calling on VA to Address Impact of Afghanistan Withdrawal on Veterans' Mental Health
Sen.John Thune, ...
Aug. 31, 2021
Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Shaheen Joins Bipartisan Group Calling on VA to Address Impact of Afghanistan Withdrawal on Veterans' Mental Health
Sen.John Thune, ...
Aug. 31, 2021
Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Sen. Marshall Calls on VA to Address Impact of Afghanistan Withdrawal on Veterans' Mental Health
Sen.John Thune, ...
Aug. 31, 2021
Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Warner & Kaine Join Bipartisan Letter Calling On VA To Address Impact Of Afghanistan Withdrawal On Veterans' Mental Health
Sen.John Thune, ...
Aug. 18, 2021
Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, United States Attorney General; and Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Sen. Cramer, Colleagues Demand Justice for Conscience Rights of Health Care Workers
Sen.John Thune, ...
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