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Dec. 9, 2018
CBS "Face the Nation" - Transcript: Campaign Finance
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 7, 2018
Tweet - "A pleasure to take part in a naturalization ceremony in Sioux Falls this morning as 99 individuals took the oath of citizenship. #NewAmericans #WelcomeHome"
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 7, 2018
Remembering 41
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 7, 2018
Tweet - "Today we remember the men and women who were lost at #PearlHarbor and recognize members of the #GreatestGeneration who answered the call to serve."
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 6, 2018
Tweet - "Throughout his life, George H.W. Bush exemplified the characteristics of the Greatest Generation. Service. Love of country. Humility. Honor."
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 6, 2018
Cloture Motion
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 1, 2018
Thune Statement on Passing of Former President George H.W. Bush
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 1, 2018
Tweet - "America has lost one of its finest. A man of fierce determination, self-sacrifice, and unwavering dedication to our country, President Bush will be remembered as a patriot and a gentleman."
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 28, 2018
Inhofe, Reed, Rounds, Duckworth, Heller and Peters Applaud Senate Passage of Legislation to Commemorate End of WWII
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Nov. 21, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture and the Hon. Ryan Zinke, Secretary of the Interior - Klobuchar, Wicker Call for Examination of Increased Number of Chronic Wasting Disease Cases by U.S. Departments of Agriculture and Interior
Sen. John Thune, ...
Nov. 16, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Ryan Zinke, Secretary of the Interior and the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Wicker Fights Spread of Chronic Wasting Disease
Sen. John Thune, ...
Nov. 16, 2018
Forever Thankful
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 16, 2018
Bipartisan TRACED Act Cracks Down on Illegal Robocall Scams
Sen. John Thune, ...
Nov. 14, 2018
Thune, Carper, and Portman Applaud Senate Passage of Bipartisan Coast Guard Authorization
Sen. John Thune, ...
Nov. 13, 2018
Carper, Thune Announce Coast Guard Authorization Agreement
Sen. John Thune, ...
Oct. 23, 2018
South Dakota's Century-Long Pheasant Hunting Tradition Continues
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 23, 2018
Tweet - "There isn't a more special place to be on an autumn day in the middle of pheasant season than right here in the heart of South Dakota."
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 20, 2018
Tweet - "While a lot has changed in the 100 years since South Dakota's annual pheasant hunting tradition began, many elements have stood the test of time. Read more about why this time of year is so important to me and my family, and good luck to everyone today -->"
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 19, 2018
100 Years of Pheasant Hunting in South Dakota
Sen. Mike Rounds
Oct. 12, 2018
100 Years in the Making
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 12, 2018
Tweet - "Professing the grace and love of God is not a crime. My prayers are with American Pastor Andrew Brunson and his family as he is released from his unwarranted imprisonment in Turkey. Thank you to @POTUS and @SenThomTillis for their unwavering leadership throughout this process."
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 12, 2018
Supreme Court Fight Highlights Need for More Civility
Sen. Mike Rounds
Oct. 10, 2018
Inhofe, Rounds, Reed, Duckworth, Heller and Peters Introduce Legislation to Commemorate End of WWII
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 10, 2018
Hearing of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Thune, Hearing on Consumer Data Privacy: Examining Lessons From the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation and the California Consumer Privacy Act
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 6, 2018
Tweet - "It's been a busy few weeks around the Capitol complex, but the U.S. Capitol Police have been there every step of the way, protecting senators, staff, and Americans who have expressed their First Amendment rights. Thank you for all you do to keep the Capitol Hill community safe."
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 6, 2018
Senator Lankford Joins Bipartisan Group of Senators to Denounce China's Human Rights Abuses
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 5, 2018
Bipartisan Senators Denounce China's Human Rights Abuses
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 4, 2018
Executive Session
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 3, 2018
Thune Statement on Passage of Critical Legislation to Combat Opioid Crisis
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 3, 2018
Rounds: Comprehensive Opioids Bill Headed to President's Desk
Sen. Mike Rounds
Sept. 26, 2018
Hatch, Bipartisan Senators Introduce Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Economic Exclusion Act
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Sept. 25, 2018
The Hill - Protect and Innovate Online Privacy
Sen. John Thune
Sept. 21, 2018
Fighting the Opioid Crisis Head On
Sen. John Thune
Sept. 21, 2018
Tweet - "We can curb the opioid epidemic, and with the tools that are being deployed nationwide, I'm confident we will. More in my column"
Sen. John Thune
Sept. 18, 2018
Opioid Epidemic
Sen. John Thune
Sept. 17, 2018
Rounds Statement on Senate Passage of Comprehensive Legislation to Address Opioid Epidemic
Sen. Mike Rounds
Sept. 17, 2018
Senate Approves Opioid Crisis Response Act with Key Commerce Committee Provisions
Sen. John Thune
Sept. 17, 2018
Tweet - "Glad the Senate passed the bipartisan Opioid Crisis Response Act, which includes several of my provisions that would provide communities with tools necessary to combat the opioid crisis."
Sen. John Thune
Sept. 17, 2018
Multiple Thune-Authored Provisions Included in Crucial Legislation to Combat Opioid Crisis
Sen. John Thune
Sept. 12, 2018
Letter to Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Casey, Thune Urge CMS to Test Model to Make Opioid Treatments More Affordable for Seniors
Sen. John Thune, ...
Sept. 11, 2018
Tweet - "Gathered in @DowntownRC to mark the solemn anniversary of 9-11. We honor those who were lost, but we also remember the bravery, selflessness, and American resolve on display that day. #NeverForget"
Sen. John Thune
Sept. 11, 2018
Tweet - "We will #NeverForget the men and women of 9-11 who remind us that even in the darkest of times, Americans will always rise above unthinkable tragedies."
Sen. John Thune
Sept. 7, 2018
Tweet - "Glad the Senate passed my bill I introduced with @AmyKlobuchar to provide clarity for sports medicine professionals. More"
Sen. John Thune
Sept. 7, 2018
Thune, Klobuchar Bill to Provide Licensure Clarity for Sports Medicine Professionals Passes Senate
Sen. John Thune, ...
Sept. 5, 2018
Letter to The Honorable Pat Roberts, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, The Honorable Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, The Honorable Michael Conaway, Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture, and The Honorable Collon Peterson, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Agriculture - Heller and Senate Western Caucus Push for Robust Forest Management Reforms to Reduce Risk of Wildfires
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Sept. 4, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Jeff Sessions, Attorney General - ADA Website Accessibility
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Aug. 31, 2018
Remembering the Maverick
Sen. John Thune
Aug. 25, 2018
Tweet - ".@SenJohnMcCain leaves behind a legacy as big as his personality. John served the nation he loved until the very end, and he will be missed. Kimberley and I are praying for Cindy and the McCain family as they cope with the loss of their beloved husband and father."
Sen. John Thune
Aug. 25, 2018
Rounds Statement on the Passing of John McCain
Sen. Mike Rounds
Aug. 25, 2018
Thune Statement on Passing of Sen. John McCain
Sen. John Thune
Date
Title
Politician
Dec. 9, 2018
CBS "Face the Nation" - Transcript: Campaign Finance
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 7, 2018
Tweet - "A pleasure to take part in a naturalization ceremony in Sioux Falls this morning as 99 individuals took the oath of citizenship. #NewAmericans #WelcomeHome"
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 7, 2018
Remembering 41
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 7, 2018
Tweet - "Today we remember the men and women who were lost at #PearlHarbor and recognize members of the #GreatestGeneration who answered the call to serve."
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 6, 2018
Tweet - "Throughout his life, George H.W. Bush exemplified the characteristics of the Greatest Generation. Service. Love of country. Humility. Honor."
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 6, 2018
Cloture Motion
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 1, 2018
Thune Statement on Passing of Former President George H.W. Bush
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 1, 2018
Tweet - "America has lost one of its finest. A man of fierce determination, self-sacrifice, and unwavering dedication to our country, President Bush will be remembered as a patriot and a gentleman."
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 28, 2018
Inhofe, Reed, Rounds, Duckworth, Heller and Peters Applaud Senate Passage of Legislation to Commemorate End of WWII
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Nov. 21, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture and the Hon. Ryan Zinke, Secretary of the Interior - Klobuchar, Wicker Call for Examination of Increased Number of Chronic Wasting Disease Cases by U.S. Departments of Agriculture and Interior
Sen.John Thune, ...
Nov. 16, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Ryan Zinke, Secretary of the Interior and the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Wicker Fights Spread of Chronic Wasting Disease
Sen.John Thune, ...
Nov. 16, 2018
Forever Thankful
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 16, 2018
Bipartisan TRACED Act Cracks Down on Illegal Robocall Scams
Sen.John Thune, ...
Nov. 14, 2018
Thune, Carper, and Portman Applaud Senate Passage of Bipartisan Coast Guard Authorization
Sen.John Thune, ...
Nov. 13, 2018
Carper, Thune Announce Coast Guard Authorization Agreement
Sen.John Thune, ...
Oct. 23, 2018
South Dakota's Century-Long Pheasant Hunting Tradition Continues
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 23, 2018
Tweet - "There isn't a more special place to be on an autumn day in the middle of pheasant season than right here in the heart of South Dakota."
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 20, 2018
Tweet - "While a lot has changed in the 100 years since South Dakota's annual pheasant hunting tradition began, many elements have stood the test of time. Read more about why this time of year is so important to me and my family, and good luck to everyone today -->"
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 19, 2018
100 Years of Pheasant Hunting in South Dakota
Sen.Mike Rounds
Oct. 12, 2018
100 Years in the Making
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 12, 2018
Tweet - "Professing the grace and love of God is not a crime. My prayers are with American Pastor Andrew Brunson and his family as he is released from his unwarranted imprisonment in Turkey. Thank you to @POTUS and @SenThomTillis for their unwavering leadership throughout this process."
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 12, 2018
Supreme Court Fight Highlights Need for More Civility
Sen.Mike Rounds
Oct. 10, 2018
Inhofe, Rounds, Reed, Duckworth, Heller and Peters Introduce Legislation to Commemorate End of WWII
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 10, 2018
Hearing of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Thune, Hearing on Consumer Data Privacy: Examining Lessons From the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation and the California Consumer Privacy Act
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 6, 2018
Tweet - "It's been a busy few weeks around the Capitol complex, but the U.S. Capitol Police have been there every step of the way, protecting senators, staff, and Americans who have expressed their First Amendment rights. Thank you for all you do to keep the Capitol Hill community safe."
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 6, 2018
Senator Lankford Joins Bipartisan Group of Senators to Denounce China's Human Rights Abuses
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 5, 2018
Bipartisan Senators Denounce China's Human Rights Abuses
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 4, 2018
Executive Session
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 3, 2018
Thune Statement on Passage of Critical Legislation to Combat Opioid Crisis
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 3, 2018
Rounds: Comprehensive Opioids Bill Headed to President's Desk
Sen.Mike Rounds
Sept. 26, 2018
Hatch, Bipartisan Senators Introduce Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Economic Exclusion Act
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Sept. 25, 2018
The Hill - Protect and Innovate Online Privacy
Sen.John Thune
Sept. 21, 2018
Fighting the Opioid Crisis Head On
Sen.John Thune
Sept. 21, 2018
Tweet - "We can curb the opioid epidemic, and with the tools that are being deployed nationwide, I'm confident we will. More in my column"
Sen.John Thune
Sept. 18, 2018
Opioid Epidemic
Sen.John Thune
Sept. 17, 2018
Rounds Statement on Senate Passage of Comprehensive Legislation to Address Opioid Epidemic
Sen.Mike Rounds
Sept. 17, 2018
Senate Approves Opioid Crisis Response Act with Key Commerce Committee Provisions
Sen.John Thune
Sept. 17, 2018
Tweet - "Glad the Senate passed the bipartisan Opioid Crisis Response Act, which includes several of my provisions that would provide communities with tools necessary to combat the opioid crisis."
Sen.John Thune
Sept. 17, 2018
Multiple Thune-Authored Provisions Included in Crucial Legislation to Combat Opioid Crisis
Sen.John Thune
Sept. 12, 2018
Letter to Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Casey, Thune Urge CMS to Test Model to Make Opioid Treatments More Affordable for Seniors
Sen.John Thune, ...
Sept. 11, 2018
Tweet - "Gathered in @DowntownRC to mark the solemn anniversary of 9-11. We honor those who were lost, but we also remember the bravery, selflessness, and American resolve on display that day. #NeverForget"
Sen.John Thune
Sept. 11, 2018
Tweet - "We will #NeverForget the men and women of 9-11 who remind us that even in the darkest of times, Americans will always rise above unthinkable tragedies."
Sen.John Thune
Sept. 7, 2018
Tweet - "Glad the Senate passed my bill I introduced with @AmyKlobuchar to provide clarity for sports medicine professionals. More"
Sen.John Thune
Sept. 7, 2018
Thune, Klobuchar Bill to Provide Licensure Clarity for Sports Medicine Professionals Passes Senate
Sen.John Thune, ...
Sept. 5, 2018
Letter to The Honorable Pat Roberts, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, The Honorable Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, The Honorable Michael Conaway, Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture, and The Honorable Collon Peterson, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Agriculture - Heller and Senate Western Caucus Push for Robust Forest Management Reforms to Reduce Risk of Wildfires
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Sept. 4, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Jeff Sessions, Attorney General - ADA Website Accessibility
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Aug. 31, 2018
Remembering the Maverick
Sen.John Thune
Aug. 25, 2018
Tweet - ".@SenJohnMcCain leaves behind a legacy as big as his personality. John served the nation he loved until the very end, and he will be missed. Kimberley and I are praying for Cindy and the McCain family as they cope with the loss of their beloved husband and father."
Sen.John Thune
Aug. 25, 2018
Rounds Statement on the Passing of John McCain
Sen.Mike Rounds
Aug. 25, 2018
Thune Statement on Passing of Sen. John McCain
Sen.John Thune
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