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July 31, 2020 The Patient Got the Win This Week Rep. Dusty Johnson
July 30, 2020 Tweet - "There's only one way we're going to make progress on the next round of COVID relief: Democrats must come to the table in a serious way. @SenateGOP wants to help, but piling an additional $3 TRILLION onto the national debt, as Dems have suggested, is a totally unserious proposal." Sen. John Thune
July 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the US Department of Health and Human Services - Gardner, Bennet Make Bipartisan Push to Support Physician Training Programs in Rural Communities Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
July 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Senator Baldwin Leads Bipartisan Effort to Support Physician Training Programs in Rural Communities Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
July 29, 2020 Tweet - "Coronavirus has turned lives upside down. People who are now working remotely in a different state than their office and medical professionals who traveled to help fight #COVID19 should NOT be subject to higher & more complicated tax bills. My proposal " Sen. John Thune
July 28, 2020 Tweet - "SCAM WARNING: If the @SDDOH contacts you about potential #COVID19 exposure, they will NEVER ask for credit card info or money. If you are asked for this info or asked to pay anything, it is a scam. It's sad to see scammers taking advantage of this crisis." Sen. John Thune
July 28, 2020 Coronavirus Sen. John Thune
July 28, 2020 Problem Solvers Caucus Endorses Bill to Ensure Better Meat Processing and Labeling Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
July 28, 2020 Tweet - "If Dems want to play a productive role in the next phase of COVID relief, we have a good place to start w/ our targeted HEALS Act. The House bill, which would cost $3 TRILLION+, is chock-full of liberal agenda items, fiscally irresponsible, & will not be considered in the Senate." Sen. John Thune
July 27, 2020 Tweet - "The HEALS Act would provide targeted and effective relief to the people who need it the most: health care heroes on the front lines of this pandemic, Americans struggling through the resulting economic crisis, small biz owners who are trying to sustain/rebuild, and our students." Sen. John Thune
July 27, 2020 Tweet - "The #HEALSAct announced by @senatemajldr is the result of months of careful evaluation of existing #COVID19 relief efforts. This new, targeted relief bill will give support to Americans who truly need it. I'm hopeful we can come to an agreement that reflects these priorities." Sen. John Thune
July 24, 2020 Rounds, Graham, Capito Introduce Legislation to Move PPE Supply Chain From China to the United States Sen. Mike Rounds
July 24, 2020 Shaheen-Rounds Introduce New Legislation to Invest in PFAS Health Impact and Best Practices Education for Physicians Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
July 23, 2020 Spanberger, Johnson Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Fund FCC's COVID-19 Telehealth Program, Continue Delivery of Critical Healthcare Services to Rural Communities Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
July 22, 2020 Graham, Capito, Rounds Introduce Legislation to Move PPE Supply Chain from China to the United States Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "I hope that my Senate Democrat colleagues will eventually look beyond their liberal wish list & work with us to build a bipartisan #COVID19 relief package that addresses the real issues Americans are facing. This bill is not an opportunity to sneak through partisan agenda items." Sen. John Thune
July 22, 2020 Thune, Enzi Introduce Legislation to Improve Integrity of the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Program Sen. John Thune, ...
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "We've been closely monitoring the $2.4 trillion in relief funds that have already been allocated to fight #COVID. We've held dozens of coronavirus hearings to identify how we can provide targeted & fiscally responsible relief. Focus of the next phase: kids, jobs, & health care." Sen. John Thune
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "Experts in childhood health, like @AmerAcadPeds , have advocated for policies that prioritize getting our kids back to school *safely*. This shouldn't be a politized issue. Attending school in person is so important for our children's academic development & emotional wellbeing." Sen. John Thune
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "Without a doubt, we cannot reverse this economic downturn w/o attacking the underlying health care crisis. We must ensure medical workers have resources to treat patients, develop treatments, & find a vaccine. This continues to be a priority in the next phase of #COVID relief." Sen. John Thune
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "A few of my priorities in this next phase of federal #COVID relief: -More relief for struggling Americans -Funding for impacted farmers & ranchers -Protection from surprise state taxes for #COVID relief & mobile/remote workers -Telehealth -Liability protections for schools & biz" Sen. John Thune
July 21, 2020 Rounds, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Allow Americans to Sue China over COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Mike Rounds
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "The #COVID19 crisis we're facing today is different than the one we saw in March, & as a result, so will be our response. Waiting and evaluating was the right call. While Rs and Ds might have differing priorities for this next phase, there is a common-sense solution within reach." Sen. John Thune
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "We had a good meeting with @senategop & members of the president's team where we discussed some of the broad principles of the next round of federal #COVID19 relief for the American people. We are all in agreement that this effort is about kids, jobs, and health care." Sen. John Thune
July 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - 41 Lawmakers Call on FCC to Strengthen Support for Telehealth Providers During Pandemic & Beyond Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
July 20, 2020 Blackburn, McSally, Cotton, Hawley, Rounds, Tillis Introduce the Civil Justice for Victims of COVID Act Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
July 19, 2020 South Dakota War College - US Senator John Thune's Weekly Column: No Surprise Tax Bills for COVID Relief Workers Sen. John Thune
July 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Hern leads letter to SBA encouraging relief for seasonal employers Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
July 15, 2020 Tweet - "To protect against #COVID19, our hospitals, biz, schools, & consumers need dependable access to hand sanitizer. I intro'd a bill to help grant certainty to ethanol, distillers, & other industries that are stepping up to produce hand sanitizer." Sen. John Thune
July 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Nita Lowey, Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee - ICYMI: Lucas Joins Colleagues Advocating Support for 4-H, Youth Mentorship Organizations During COVID-19 Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
July 2, 2020 Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States - Davis, Congressional Biofuels Caucus Urge President Trump to Deny 52 "Gap Year" RFS Small Refinery Exemption Petitions Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
July 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Seema Verma, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator - Cassidy, Smith Lead Bipartisan Effort Calling on Nation's Health Agencies to Continue Expanded Telehealth Services After Pandemic Sen. John Thune, ...
July 2, 2020 Thune Leads Colleagues in Introducing Bipartisan Legislation to Provide Certainty for the 340B Program Sen. John Thune, ...
June 30, 2020 Tweet - "Consumers believe in America. They know that our country will come back stronger than ever after #COVID19. Step one for a sustainable recovery needs to be keeping people safe. Remember to wear a mask so we don't lose ground in this fight." Sen. John Thune
June 30, 2020 Johnson, Cuellar Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support Meat and Poultry Producers Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
June 25, 2020 Letter to The Honorable Andrew Wheeler Administrator U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Ernst, Klobuchar, Grassley, Duckworth Urge EPA to Reject Retroactive Biofuel Blending Waivers Sen. John Thune, ...
June 25, 2020 Tweet - "The effects of #COVID19 have further highlighted how powerful a tool telehealth can be now and in the future. Glad to see the @FCC recognizing the clear advantages of this technology and supplying providers in SD with the tools they need to invest more in #telehealth." Sen. John Thune
June 24, 2020 Thune, Smith Introduce Bill to Ease Application Process for the Impact Aid Program During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. John Thune, ...
June 23, 2020 Senators Introduce Post Traumatic Stress Resolution Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
June 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Senate Agriculture Committee Urges Secretary Perdue to Extend WIC Flexibilities Sen. John Thune, ...
June 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Reps. Crawford, Kildee Lead Bipartisan Effort to Increase Access to Healthy Food During Coronavirus Pandemic Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
June 18, 2020 Thune, Brown Introduce Bill to Relieve Mobile and Remote Workers of Unfair Tax Burdens Caused by the COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. John Thune, ...
June 18, 2020 Tweet - "Yesterday I introduced a bill to advance renewable fuels innovation by overriding EPA inaction on corn kernel fiber-derived ethanol and new pathways. More info" Sen. John Thune
June 18, 2020 Tweet - "Medical personnel from across the U.S. traveled to NYC to help fight #COVID19. Then Gov. Cuomo announced their reward: taxes. Tax confusion for mobile/remote workers has long called out for a solution. I've proposed one. Read my full op-ed in the @WSJ ." Sen. John Thune
June 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Gosar Calls for Open Amendment Process for the GAOA Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
June 17, 2020 Tweet - "In recent months, #China has cracked down on #HongKong's autonomy, tried to cover up its negligent response to #COVID, and militarized illegal islands -- all while oppressing over 1 million #Uyghur citizens. This law is one step in holding them accountable." Sen. John Thune
June 17, 2020 Tweet - "I urged @USTreasury & @SBAgov to simplify the #PaycheckProtectionProgram forgiveness application for America's small businesses who have been struggling through#COVID19. The new EZ application will require fewer calculations & less documentation. Glad to see this change happen." Sen. John Thune
June 17, 2020 Tweet - "#COVID19 has highlighted for many Americans something South Dakotans have long known: wide-open space is good for the soul (and your savings). I think more Americans are giving consideration to places around the country, like South Dakota, where we have low taxes & lots of space." Sen. John Thune
June 17, 2020 Thune Introduces Bill to Advance Renewable Fuels Innovation Sen. John Thune
June 16, 2020 Tweet - "Once again the #USA shows its strength! Our economy and the American people are bouncing back far faster than expected as states safely reopen. There is much further to go to get back to the booming economy we had pre-COVID, but these are hopeful signs." Sen. John Thune
Date Title Politician
July 31, 2020 The Patient Got the Win This Week Rep.Dusty Johnson
July 30, 2020 Tweet - "There's only one way we're going to make progress on the next round of COVID relief: Democrats must come to the table in a serious way. @SenateGOP wants to help, but piling an additional $3 TRILLION onto the national debt, as Dems have suggested, is a totally unserious proposal." Sen.John Thune
July 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the US Department of Health and Human Services - Gardner, Bennet Make Bipartisan Push to Support Physician Training Programs in Rural Communities Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
July 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Senator Baldwin Leads Bipartisan Effort to Support Physician Training Programs in Rural Communities Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
July 29, 2020 Tweet - "Coronavirus has turned lives upside down. People who are now working remotely in a different state than their office and medical professionals who traveled to help fight #COVID19 should NOT be subject to higher & more complicated tax bills. My proposal " Sen.John Thune
July 28, 2020 Tweet - "SCAM WARNING: If the @SDDOH contacts you about potential #COVID19 exposure, they will NEVER ask for credit card info or money. If you are asked for this info or asked to pay anything, it is a scam. It's sad to see scammers taking advantage of this crisis." Sen.John Thune
July 28, 2020 Coronavirus Sen.John Thune
July 28, 2020 Problem Solvers Caucus Endorses Bill to Ensure Better Meat Processing and Labeling Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
July 28, 2020 Tweet - "If Dems want to play a productive role in the next phase of COVID relief, we have a good place to start w/ our targeted HEALS Act. The House bill, which would cost $3 TRILLION+, is chock-full of liberal agenda items, fiscally irresponsible, & will not be considered in the Senate." Sen.John Thune
July 27, 2020 Tweet - "The HEALS Act would provide targeted and effective relief to the people who need it the most: health care heroes on the front lines of this pandemic, Americans struggling through the resulting economic crisis, small biz owners who are trying to sustain/rebuild, and our students." Sen.John Thune
July 27, 2020 Tweet - "The #HEALSAct announced by @senatemajldr is the result of months of careful evaluation of existing #COVID19 relief efforts. This new, targeted relief bill will give support to Americans who truly need it. I'm hopeful we can come to an agreement that reflects these priorities." Sen.John Thune
July 24, 2020 Rounds, Graham, Capito Introduce Legislation to Move PPE Supply Chain From China to the United States Sen.Mike Rounds
July 24, 2020 Shaheen-Rounds Introduce New Legislation to Invest in PFAS Health Impact and Best Practices Education for Physicians Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
July 23, 2020 Spanberger, Johnson Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Fund FCC's COVID-19 Telehealth Program, Continue Delivery of Critical Healthcare Services to Rural Communities Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
July 22, 2020 Graham, Capito, Rounds Introduce Legislation to Move PPE Supply Chain from China to the United States Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "I hope that my Senate Democrat colleagues will eventually look beyond their liberal wish list & work with us to build a bipartisan #COVID19 relief package that addresses the real issues Americans are facing. This bill is not an opportunity to sneak through partisan agenda items." Sen.John Thune
July 22, 2020 Thune, Enzi Introduce Legislation to Improve Integrity of the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Program Sen.John Thune, ...
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "We've been closely monitoring the $2.4 trillion in relief funds that have already been allocated to fight #COVID. We've held dozens of coronavirus hearings to identify how we can provide targeted & fiscally responsible relief. Focus of the next phase: kids, jobs, & health care." Sen.John Thune
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "Experts in childhood health, like @AmerAcadPeds , have advocated for policies that prioritize getting our kids back to school *safely*. This shouldn't be a politized issue. Attending school in person is so important for our children's academic development & emotional wellbeing." Sen.John Thune
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "Without a doubt, we cannot reverse this economic downturn w/o attacking the underlying health care crisis. We must ensure medical workers have resources to treat patients, develop treatments, & find a vaccine. This continues to be a priority in the next phase of #COVID relief." Sen.John Thune
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "A few of my priorities in this next phase of federal #COVID relief: -More relief for struggling Americans -Funding for impacted farmers & ranchers -Protection from surprise state taxes for #COVID relief & mobile/remote workers -Telehealth -Liability protections for schools & biz" Sen.John Thune
July 21, 2020 Rounds, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Allow Americans to Sue China over COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Mike Rounds
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "The #COVID19 crisis we're facing today is different than the one we saw in March, & as a result, so will be our response. Waiting and evaluating was the right call. While Rs and Ds might have differing priorities for this next phase, there is a common-sense solution within reach." Sen.John Thune
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "We had a good meeting with @senategop & members of the president's team where we discussed some of the broad principles of the next round of federal #COVID19 relief for the American people. We are all in agreement that this effort is about kids, jobs, and health care." Sen.John Thune
July 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - 41 Lawmakers Call on FCC to Strengthen Support for Telehealth Providers During Pandemic & Beyond Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
July 20, 2020 Blackburn, McSally, Cotton, Hawley, Rounds, Tillis Introduce the Civil Justice for Victims of COVID Act Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
July 19, 2020 South Dakota War College - US Senator John Thune's Weekly Column: No Surprise Tax Bills for COVID Relief Workers Sen.John Thune
July 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Hern leads letter to SBA encouraging relief for seasonal employers Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
July 15, 2020 Tweet - "To protect against #COVID19, our hospitals, biz, schools, & consumers need dependable access to hand sanitizer. I intro'd a bill to help grant certainty to ethanol, distillers, & other industries that are stepping up to produce hand sanitizer." Sen.John Thune
July 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Nita Lowey, Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee - ICYMI: Lucas Joins Colleagues Advocating Support for 4-H, Youth Mentorship Organizations During COVID-19 Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
July 2, 2020 Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States - Davis, Congressional Biofuels Caucus Urge President Trump to Deny 52 "Gap Year" RFS Small Refinery Exemption Petitions Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
July 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Seema Verma, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator - Cassidy, Smith Lead Bipartisan Effort Calling on Nation's Health Agencies to Continue Expanded Telehealth Services After Pandemic Sen.John Thune, ...
July 2, 2020 Thune Leads Colleagues in Introducing Bipartisan Legislation to Provide Certainty for the 340B Program Sen.John Thune, ...
June 30, 2020 Tweet - "Consumers believe in America. They know that our country will come back stronger than ever after #COVID19. Step one for a sustainable recovery needs to be keeping people safe. Remember to wear a mask so we don't lose ground in this fight." Sen.John Thune
June 30, 2020 Johnson, Cuellar Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support Meat and Poultry Producers Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
June 25, 2020 Letter to The Honorable Andrew Wheeler Administrator U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Ernst, Klobuchar, Grassley, Duckworth Urge EPA to Reject Retroactive Biofuel Blending Waivers Sen.John Thune, ...
June 25, 2020 Tweet - "The effects of #COVID19 have further highlighted how powerful a tool telehealth can be now and in the future. Glad to see the @FCC recognizing the clear advantages of this technology and supplying providers in SD with the tools they need to invest more in #telehealth." Sen.John Thune
June 24, 2020 Thune, Smith Introduce Bill to Ease Application Process for the Impact Aid Program During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.John Thune, ...
June 23, 2020 Senators Introduce Post Traumatic Stress Resolution Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
June 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Senate Agriculture Committee Urges Secretary Perdue to Extend WIC Flexibilities Sen.John Thune, ...
June 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Reps. Crawford, Kildee Lead Bipartisan Effort to Increase Access to Healthy Food During Coronavirus Pandemic Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
June 18, 2020 Thune, Brown Introduce Bill to Relieve Mobile and Remote Workers of Unfair Tax Burdens Caused by the COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.John Thune, ...
June 18, 2020 Tweet - "Yesterday I introduced a bill to advance renewable fuels innovation by overriding EPA inaction on corn kernel fiber-derived ethanol and new pathways. More info" Sen.John Thune
June 18, 2020 Tweet - "Medical personnel from across the U.S. traveled to NYC to help fight #COVID19. Then Gov. Cuomo announced their reward: taxes. Tax confusion for mobile/remote workers has long called out for a solution. I've proposed one. Read my full op-ed in the @WSJ ." Sen.John Thune
June 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Gosar Calls for Open Amendment Process for the GAOA Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
June 17, 2020 Tweet - "In recent months, #China has cracked down on #HongKong's autonomy, tried to cover up its negligent response to #COVID, and militarized illegal islands -- all while oppressing over 1 million #Uyghur citizens. This law is one step in holding them accountable." Sen.John Thune
June 17, 2020 Tweet - "I urged @USTreasury & @SBAgov to simplify the #PaycheckProtectionProgram forgiveness application for America's small businesses who have been struggling through#COVID19. The new EZ application will require fewer calculations & less documentation. Glad to see this change happen." Sen.John Thune
June 17, 2020 Tweet - "#COVID19 has highlighted for many Americans something South Dakotans have long known: wide-open space is good for the soul (and your savings). I think more Americans are giving consideration to places around the country, like South Dakota, where we have low taxes & lots of space." Sen.John Thune
June 17, 2020 Thune Introduces Bill to Advance Renewable Fuels Innovation Sen.John Thune
June 16, 2020 Tweet - "Once again the #USA shows its strength! Our economy and the American people are bouncing back far faster than expected as states safely reopen. There is much further to go to get back to the booming economy we had pre-COVID, but these are hopeful signs." Sen.John Thune
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