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June 21, 2022
Rounds, Rubio and Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Protect the Rights of Pregnant Students and their Babies
Sen. Mike Rounds
June 16, 2022
Tweet - "Washington Democrats keep setting records: - high gas prices - inflation - illegal border crossings Their vision for America's future couldn't be more different from Republicans'."
Sen. John Thune
June 15, 2022
Rounds, Inhofe Introduce Legislation to Close Illegal Immigrant "Catch and Release" Loophole
Sen. Mike Rounds
June 13, 2022
Rounds, Shaheen Bill to Support National World War II Memorial Unanimously Passes Senate
Sen. Mike Rounds
June 7, 2022
Letter to Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States - Sen. Johnson Joins Sen. Moran, Colleagues in Demanding Answers from DOJ on Efforts to Protect Pro-Life Groups from Violence
Sen. John Thune, ...
May 27, 2022
Lankford, Colleagues Want to Fix Loophole Allowing Illegal Criminals to Remain in the US
Sen. John Thune, ...
May 26, 2022
Tweet - "Thank you to all of the South Dakotans who took the time to meet with me this week -- folks from @NAIFA , ACEC of South Dakota, and families visiting Washington. Meeting with South Dakotans is always the best part of my day."
Sen. John Thune
May 26, 2022
Thune, Cassidy, Moran, Tillis, Lankford Introduce Legislation to Close Loophole That Allows Illegal Immigrant Criminals to Remain in the United States
Sen. John Thune
May 19, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States, Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and Hon. Dr. Rochelle Walensky, Director Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Bipartisan Group Renews Call on Biden Administration to Leave Title 42 in Place, Bring Golden's Bill Up for a Vote
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
May 18, 2022
Letter to Gina Raimondo, Secretary of Commerce - Cruz, Senators Demand Commerce Secretary Stop Permitting Delays on Existing Oil and Gas Leases to Boost Production
Sen. John Thune, ...
May 9, 2022
Letter to Martha Williams, Director of the US Fish and Wildlife Service - Expanding Sportsmen's Access to Hunting and Fishing Opportunities
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 8, 2022
Tweet - "My daughters, now both moms, were blessed with a great role model, my wife Kimberley. Wishing them and all moms a Happy Mother's Day. Thanks for always lighting the way. "Her children rise up and call her blessed". (Proverbs 31:28)"
Sen. John Thune
May 5, 2022
Newhouse Leads Resolution to Designate National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
May 2, 2022
Tweet - Biden was warned: -his hostility to U.S. energy would drive up prices -his weak immigration policies would create a border crisis -his hasty withdrawal from AFG would lead to a collapse -his reckless spending would worsen inflation He's led America into crisis after crisis."
Sen. John Thune
April 29, 2022
Rounds, Cruz and Colleagues Oppose Biden's DOJ Expanding Firearm Definitions
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
April 28, 2022
Tweet - "Great memories of playing middle school games there. Plus, it was the scene for the historic 1955 district championship game between Vivian and Murdo, which they're still talking about today."
Sen. John Thune
April 28, 2022
Boozman, Cotton Oppose Biden DOJ Expanding Firearm Definitions and Creating National Gun Registry
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
April 28, 2022
Tweet - "The Biden border crisis is the worst in American history, with 2 million border crossings last year alone, and the responsibility lies directly with the White House."
Sen. John Thune
April 13, 2022
Rounds, Cramer and Hoeven Introduce the Landowner Easement Rights Act
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
April 13, 2022
Letter to Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Johnson Opposes DHS Decision to Rescind Expedited Removal
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
April 12, 2022
Rounds, Johnson Introduce Traveler's Gun Rights Act
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
April 7, 2022
Tweet - "Joined @MarthaMacCallum on @FoxNews to discuss my bipartisan bill that would prevent the Biden admin from lifting Title 42 border restrictions without a coherent plan to stop the inevitable surge of migrants."
Sen. John Thune
April 7, 2022
Thune Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging Biden Administration to Abandon Reckless Border Policies
Sen. John Thune
April 7, 2022
Tweet - "Even Democrats agree: Axing this policy will lead to a massive surge in illegal border crossings. The admin should *at the very least* have a plan in place to address the inevitable and predictable results. Our bipartisan bill"
Sen. John Thune
April 6, 2022
Thune: Administration's Policies Make Biden Border Crisis Worse
Sen. John Thune
April 5, 2022
Thune: Biden's Bloated Budget Full of Misplaced Priorities
Sen. John Thune
April 5, 2022
Rep. Delgado Secures 100 Bipartisan Cosponsors for his Military Spouse Hiring Act
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
April 1, 2022
Thune on Fox News: Ending Title 42 Policies at the Border is Insanity
Sen. John Thune
March 30, 2022
Tweet - "In their own words: The Biden administration knows that repealing Title 42 without fully considering the consequences will make the border crisis worse."
Sen. John Thune
March 29, 2022
Tweet - "Met with Rabbi @MAlperowitz , director of the @Chabad Jewish Center of South Dakota, today. We had a good discussion about America's role as a global leader for peace and freedom, and we shared lessons of faith, resiliency, and community in challenging times."
Sen. John Thune
March 28, 2022
Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Hoeven Presses DHS For Plan to Secure Southern Border Should Administration Revoke Title 42
Sen. John Thune, ...
March 24, 2022
Thune: Biden Must Address the Border Crisis
Sen. John Thune
March 24, 2022
Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Daines to Biden: Current Number of Historic Illegal Crossings Will Look Like Small Potatoes If You End Yet Another Trump Policy
Sen. John Thune, ...
March 22, 2022
Letter to Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Collins, King Join Bipartisan, Bicameral Group Urging Administration to Help Unite Ukrainian Children with American Adoptive Families
Sen. John Thune, ...
March 18, 2022
Letter to Marvin Richardson, Acting Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives - Thune Demands Answers from Biden Administration on Second Amendment Infringement
Sen. John Thune, ...
March 18, 2022
Letter to Hon. Marvin Richardson, Acting Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives - Hoeven Demands Answers From Biden Administration on Second Amendment Infringement
Sen. John Thune, ...
March 18, 2022
Letter to Marvin Richardson, Acting Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives - Owens Joins Effort to Curb the ATF's Assault on Second Amendment Rights
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
March 18, 2022
Letter to Marvin Richardson, Acting Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives - Sen. Cramer, Colleagues Demand Answers from Biden Admin on Second Amendment Infringement
Sen. John Thune, ...
March 16, 2022
Tweet - "Had a good meeting with the South Dakota sheep growers this afternoon. They told me an interesting fact: The U.S. military is the biggest consumer of American wool -- using around 20% of the U.S. wool clip to make uniforms for our troops."
Sen. John Thune
March 8, 2022
Tweet - "Big championship day in the Summit League tourney. At least one South Dakota team will walk away as a champion. Good luck to @GoJacksWBB , @SDCoyotesWBB , and @GoJacksMBB , and congrats on a well-played season so far. #GoJacks #GoYotes #ReachTheSummit"
Sen. John Thune
March 8, 2022
Tweet - "Loved having my beautiful wife Kimberley in the office today on #InternationalWomensDay2022. She has been a shining example to our girls, myself, and countless others of what it means to be a kind, strong, and accomplished woman. Couldn't have asked for a better partner in life."
Sen. John Thune
March 7, 2022
Tweet - "Congrats! Championship bound! #GoJacks"
Sen. John Thune
March 5, 2022
Tweet - "Caught up with Jeff Lamb (aka Chloe's dad) to congratulate him on ⁦ @littlelamb_22 ⁩ being named ⁦ @summithoops ⁩ WBB POY. Tried to guard Jeff back in the day. Would rather watch Chloe play. Good luck to all SD teams playing in the tourney. We're pulling for you."
Sen. John Thune
March 4, 2022
Tweet - "In March, the real excitement happens at the Summit League Tournament. Good luck to all the South Dakota teams this weekend. Can't wait to cheer you on. @SummitHoops #MarchMadness"
Sen. John Thune
March 3, 2022
Tweet - "The crime surge that's occurring across the country has hit South Dakota tribes hard. I had a productive meeting today w/ Oglala Sioux Tribe leadership about how to make tribal communities safer and stop the upward trend of violence and crime."
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 28, 2022
Tweet - "Inflation is at a 40-year high, there's chaos at our southern border, & Ukraine is under attack, yet @SenSchumer & Washington Dems have decided to prioritize a bill that would virtually green light abortion on demand. Disgusting & more time wasted on a far-left, radical agenda."
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 21, 2022
Tweet - "Proud to be from the home of Mount Rushmore. South Dakota is the best place in the country to celebrate our great American presidents. #PresidentsDay"
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 17, 2022
Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General - Sen. Cramer, Colleagues: AG Merrick Garland Must Respect the Durham Investigatio
Sen. John Thune, ...
Feb. 17, 2022
Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General - Hoeven Urges AG Garland to Respect the Durham Investigation
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Feb. 16, 2022
Thune: Biden's Border Crisis Affecting Communities in South Dakota
Sen. John Thune
Date
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Politician
June 21, 2022
Rounds, Rubio and Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Protect the Rights of Pregnant Students and their Babies
Sen.Mike Rounds
June 16, 2022
Tweet - "Washington Democrats keep setting records: - high gas prices - inflation - illegal border crossings Their vision for America's future couldn't be more different from Republicans'."
Sen.John Thune
June 15, 2022
Rounds, Inhofe Introduce Legislation to Close Illegal Immigrant "Catch and Release" Loophole
Sen.Mike Rounds
June 13, 2022
Rounds, Shaheen Bill to Support National World War II Memorial Unanimously Passes Senate
Sen.Mike Rounds
June 7, 2022
Letter to Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States - Sen. Johnson Joins Sen. Moran, Colleagues in Demanding Answers from DOJ on Efforts to Protect Pro-Life Groups from Violence
Sen.John Thune, ...
May 27, 2022
Lankford, Colleagues Want to Fix Loophole Allowing Illegal Criminals to Remain in the US
Sen.John Thune, ...
May 26, 2022
Tweet - "Thank you to all of the South Dakotans who took the time to meet with me this week -- folks from @NAIFA , ACEC of South Dakota, and families visiting Washington. Meeting with South Dakotans is always the best part of my day."
Sen.John Thune
May 26, 2022
Thune, Cassidy, Moran, Tillis, Lankford Introduce Legislation to Close Loophole That Allows Illegal Immigrant Criminals to Remain in the United States
Sen.John Thune
May 19, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States, Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and Hon. Dr. Rochelle Walensky, Director Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Bipartisan Group Renews Call on Biden Administration to Leave Title 42 in Place, Bring Golden's Bill Up for a Vote
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
May 18, 2022
Letter to Gina Raimondo, Secretary of Commerce - Cruz, Senators Demand Commerce Secretary Stop Permitting Delays on Existing Oil and Gas Leases to Boost Production
Sen.John Thune, ...
May 9, 2022
Letter to Martha Williams, Director of the US Fish and Wildlife Service - Expanding Sportsmen's Access to Hunting and Fishing Opportunities
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 8, 2022
Tweet - "My daughters, now both moms, were blessed with a great role model, my wife Kimberley. Wishing them and all moms a Happy Mother's Day. Thanks for always lighting the way. "Her children rise up and call her blessed". (Proverbs 31:28)"
Sen.John Thune
May 5, 2022
Newhouse Leads Resolution to Designate National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
May 2, 2022
Tweet - Biden was warned: -his hostility to U.S. energy would drive up prices -his weak immigration policies would create a border crisis -his hasty withdrawal from AFG would lead to a collapse -his reckless spending would worsen inflation He's led America into crisis after crisis."
Sen.John Thune
April 29, 2022
Rounds, Cruz and Colleagues Oppose Biden's DOJ Expanding Firearm Definitions
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
April 28, 2022
Tweet - "Great memories of playing middle school games there. Plus, it was the scene for the historic 1955 district championship game between Vivian and Murdo, which they're still talking about today."
Sen.John Thune
April 28, 2022
Boozman, Cotton Oppose Biden DOJ Expanding Firearm Definitions and Creating National Gun Registry
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
April 28, 2022
Tweet - "The Biden border crisis is the worst in American history, with 2 million border crossings last year alone, and the responsibility lies directly with the White House."
Sen.John Thune
April 13, 2022
Rounds, Cramer and Hoeven Introduce the Landowner Easement Rights Act
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
April 13, 2022
Letter to Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Johnson Opposes DHS Decision to Rescind Expedited Removal
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
April 12, 2022
Rounds, Johnson Introduce Traveler's Gun Rights Act
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
April 7, 2022
Tweet - "Joined @MarthaMacCallum on @FoxNews to discuss my bipartisan bill that would prevent the Biden admin from lifting Title 42 border restrictions without a coherent plan to stop the inevitable surge of migrants."
Sen.John Thune
April 7, 2022
Thune Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging Biden Administration to Abandon Reckless Border Policies
Sen.John Thune
April 7, 2022
Tweet - "Even Democrats agree: Axing this policy will lead to a massive surge in illegal border crossings. The admin should *at the very least* have a plan in place to address the inevitable and predictable results. Our bipartisan bill"
Sen.John Thune
April 6, 2022
Thune: Administration's Policies Make Biden Border Crisis Worse
Sen.John Thune
April 5, 2022
Thune: Biden's Bloated Budget Full of Misplaced Priorities
Sen.John Thune
April 5, 2022
Rep. Delgado Secures 100 Bipartisan Cosponsors for his Military Spouse Hiring Act
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
April 1, 2022
Thune on Fox News: Ending Title 42 Policies at the Border is Insanity
Sen.John Thune
March 30, 2022
Tweet - "In their own words: The Biden administration knows that repealing Title 42 without fully considering the consequences will make the border crisis worse."
Sen.John Thune
March 29, 2022
Tweet - "Met with Rabbi @MAlperowitz , director of the @Chabad Jewish Center of South Dakota, today. We had a good discussion about America's role as a global leader for peace and freedom, and we shared lessons of faith, resiliency, and community in challenging times."
Sen.John Thune
March 28, 2022
Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Hoeven Presses DHS For Plan to Secure Southern Border Should Administration Revoke Title 42
Sen.John Thune, ...
March 24, 2022
Thune: Biden Must Address the Border Crisis
Sen.John Thune
March 24, 2022
Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Daines to Biden: Current Number of Historic Illegal Crossings Will Look Like Small Potatoes If You End Yet Another Trump Policy
Sen.John Thune, ...
March 22, 2022
Letter to Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Collins, King Join Bipartisan, Bicameral Group Urging Administration to Help Unite Ukrainian Children with American Adoptive Families
Sen.John Thune, ...
March 18, 2022
Letter to Marvin Richardson, Acting Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives - Thune Demands Answers from Biden Administration on Second Amendment Infringement
Sen.John Thune, ...
March 18, 2022
Letter to Hon. Marvin Richardson, Acting Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives - Hoeven Demands Answers From Biden Administration on Second Amendment Infringement
Sen.John Thune, ...
March 18, 2022
Letter to Marvin Richardson, Acting Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives - Owens Joins Effort to Curb the ATF's Assault on Second Amendment Rights
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
March 18, 2022
Letter to Marvin Richardson, Acting Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives - Sen. Cramer, Colleagues Demand Answers from Biden Admin on Second Amendment Infringement
Sen.John Thune, ...
March 16, 2022
Tweet - "Had a good meeting with the South Dakota sheep growers this afternoon. They told me an interesting fact: The U.S. military is the biggest consumer of American wool -- using around 20% of the U.S. wool clip to make uniforms for our troops."
Sen.John Thune
March 8, 2022
Tweet - "Big championship day in the Summit League tourney. At least one South Dakota team will walk away as a champion. Good luck to @GoJacksWBB , @SDCoyotesWBB , and @GoJacksMBB , and congrats on a well-played season so far. #GoJacks #GoYotes #ReachTheSummit"
Sen.John Thune
March 8, 2022
Tweet - "Loved having my beautiful wife Kimberley in the office today on #InternationalWomensDay2022. She has been a shining example to our girls, myself, and countless others of what it means to be a kind, strong, and accomplished woman. Couldn't have asked for a better partner in life."
Sen.John Thune
March 7, 2022
Tweet - "Congrats! Championship bound! #GoJacks"
Sen.John Thune
March 5, 2022
Tweet - "Caught up with Jeff Lamb (aka Chloe's dad) to congratulate him on ⁦ @littlelamb_22 ⁩ being named ⁦ @summithoops ⁩ WBB POY. Tried to guard Jeff back in the day. Would rather watch Chloe play. Good luck to all SD teams playing in the tourney. We're pulling for you."
Sen.John Thune
March 4, 2022
Tweet - "In March, the real excitement happens at the Summit League Tournament. Good luck to all the South Dakota teams this weekend. Can't wait to cheer you on. @SummitHoops #MarchMadness"
Sen.John Thune
March 3, 2022
Tweet - "The crime surge that's occurring across the country has hit South Dakota tribes hard. I had a productive meeting today w/ Oglala Sioux Tribe leadership about how to make tribal communities safer and stop the upward trend of violence and crime."
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 28, 2022
Tweet - "Inflation is at a 40-year high, there's chaos at our southern border, & Ukraine is under attack, yet @SenSchumer & Washington Dems have decided to prioritize a bill that would virtually green light abortion on demand. Disgusting & more time wasted on a far-left, radical agenda."
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 21, 2022
Tweet - "Proud to be from the home of Mount Rushmore. South Dakota is the best place in the country to celebrate our great American presidents. #PresidentsDay"
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 17, 2022
Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General - Sen. Cramer, Colleagues: AG Merrick Garland Must Respect the Durham Investigatio
Sen.John Thune, ...
Feb. 17, 2022
Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General - Hoeven Urges AG Garland to Respect the Durham Investigation
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Feb. 16, 2022
Thune: Biden's Border Crisis Affecting Communities in South Dakota
Sen.John Thune
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