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Feb. 15, 2022
Tweet - "The U.S. government serves at the pleasure of the people, who should be able to visit their Capitol building when they're in Washington. Glad to join @SenatorHagerty resolution with @SenateGOP to say Capitol Hill shouldn't be closed when the rest of America is open."
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 14, 2022
Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security and Martin Walsh, U.S. Department of Labor - Sen. Cramer, Bipartisan Colleagues Call for More H-2B Visas to Support Seasonal Small Businesses
Sen. John Thune, ...
Feb. 14, 2022
America's Drug Crisis
Rep. Dusty Johnson
Feb. 10, 2022
Tweet - "Parents in South Dakota are better equipped to ensure the safety of their children than bureaucrats in Washington. It's a massive overreach from the federal government to be mandating that Head Start students, as young as two years old, wear masks."
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 10, 2022
Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security and Hon. Martin Walsh, Secretary of Labor - Warner, Kaine Urge Biden Administration to Ensure Virginia Seafood Processors Receive Necessary Visas
Sen. John Thune, ...
Feb. 9, 2022
Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary Department of Homeland Security, and Hon. Martin Walsh, Secretary of Department of Labor, Bennet, Hickenlooper Urge Biden Administration To Address Labor Shortages With Visa Cap Relief
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Feb. 2, 2022
Tweet - "President Biden and Vice President Harris won't acknowledge the magnitude of our border security problems. What kind of message does it send to those seeking to come to the U.S. illegally?"
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 1, 2022
Tweet - "Reminder: We're in the middle of the worst border crisis in U.S. history -- 2 million+ illegal border crossing attempts in 2021 alone. Pres. Biden still refuses to visit the border, & his border czar, VP Harris, has been completely AWOL."
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 26, 2022
McBath Joins Colleagues to Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Prevent Substance Abuse Among Students
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Jan. 25, 2022
Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Romney Joins Effort to Protect Faith-Based Child Welfare Providers
Sen. John Thune, ...
Jan. 20, 2022
Tweet: Biden ignored warnings about rolling back effective immigration policies, giving a green light to traffickers & driving a humanitarian crisis on our southern border. I joined over 100 lawmakers in requesting a full accounting of the Biden administration's failed border policies.
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 20, 2022
Letter to Senate Colleagues - Portman, Finance Republicans Stress Innovation-Killing Government Price Control Mandates Must Not Become Law
Sen. John Thune, ...
Jan. 20, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General Dept. of Homeland Security - Womack Pushes for Answers on Border Crisis
Sen. John Thune, ...
Jan. 13, 2022
Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Dept. of Education - Sen. Johnson Joins Sen. Scott, Colleagues in Demanding Answers from Sec. Cardona on Plan to Label Parents "Domestic Terrorists"
Sen. John Thune, ...
Dec. 25, 2021
Tweet - "Christmas is a time to celebrate the birth of Jesus and his message of kindness and compassion for all people and to share special moments with those we love and hold dear. May God bless you and your family in this season of joy. Merry Christmas!"
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 25, 2021
Tweet - "Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas. Best holiday wishes from our family to yours."
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 21, 2021
Letter to Hon. Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State; Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Visa Processing to Address Farm Labor Shortages
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Dec. 19, 2021
Tweet - "I'm sad to hear about the passing of my friend, Senator Johnny Isakson. Johnny always said there are two kinds of people in the world: friends and future friends. It says everything you need to know about him. Kimberley and I are keeping his family in our prayers."
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 16, 2021
Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - SENS. CRUZ, SCOTT, REP. NORMAN SEND LETTER URGING HHS SEC. BECERRA TO PROTECT FAITH-BASED CHILD WELFARE PROVIDERS
Sen. John Thune, ...
Dec. 16, 2021
Thune, McClain Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Protect Toddlers From Federal Mandates
Sen. John Thune, ...
Dec. 9, 2021
Tweet - "I appreciate Sisseton-Wahpeton Tribal Chairman Hopkins and tribal council members taking the time to meet with me today. We had a good conversation about their infrastructure and law enforcement-related priorities."
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 8, 2021
Tweet - "Washington bureaucrats have no business slapping heavy-handed mandates on private companies or infringing on Americans' freedoms & privacy. I encourage everyone to get vaccinated, but I DO NOT support Biden's vaccine mandates on American workers. My vote today will reflect that."
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 8, 2021
Tweet - "It may be easy for a wealthy Democrat politician to dismiss high inflation, but for families living paycheck to paycheck, the higher cost of groceries, heating, or gas can mean tough decisions -- like choosing between heating the house or filling up the car to get to work."
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 8, 2021
Tweet - "Every Senate Republican just stood up against President Biden's overbearing vaccine mandate on American workers. The measure passed w/ bipartisan support, but President Biden is still expected to veto it & continue his heavy-handed, government-knows-best strategy."
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 7, 2021
Tweet - "The cowardly attack on Pearl Harbor led the U.S. into a war that would later define a generation of Americans. We'll never forget the lives lost or the brave Americans who raced to enemy shores to defend freedom. Tribute to Sen. Dole, Marcella LeBeau, & the Greatest Generation."
Sen. John Thune
Date
Title
Politician
Feb. 15, 2022
Tweet - "The U.S. government serves at the pleasure of the people, who should be able to visit their Capitol building when they're in Washington. Glad to join @SenatorHagerty resolution with @SenateGOP to say Capitol Hill shouldn't be closed when the rest of America is open."
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 14, 2022
Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security and Martin Walsh, U.S. Department of Labor - Sen. Cramer, Bipartisan Colleagues Call for More H-2B Visas to Support Seasonal Small Businesses
Sen.John Thune, ...
Feb. 14, 2022
America's Drug Crisis
Rep.Dusty Johnson
Feb. 10, 2022
Tweet - "Parents in South Dakota are better equipped to ensure the safety of their children than bureaucrats in Washington. It's a massive overreach from the federal government to be mandating that Head Start students, as young as two years old, wear masks."
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 10, 2022
Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security and Hon. Martin Walsh, Secretary of Labor - Warner, Kaine Urge Biden Administration to Ensure Virginia Seafood Processors Receive Necessary Visas
Sen.John Thune, ...
Feb. 9, 2022
Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary Department of Homeland Security, and Hon. Martin Walsh, Secretary of Department of Labor, Bennet, Hickenlooper Urge Biden Administration To Address Labor Shortages With Visa Cap Relief
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Feb. 2, 2022
Tweet - "President Biden and Vice President Harris won't acknowledge the magnitude of our border security problems. What kind of message does it send to those seeking to come to the U.S. illegally?"
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 1, 2022
Tweet - "Reminder: We're in the middle of the worst border crisis in U.S. history -- 2 million+ illegal border crossing attempts in 2021 alone. Pres. Biden still refuses to visit the border, & his border czar, VP Harris, has been completely AWOL."
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 26, 2022
McBath Joins Colleagues to Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Prevent Substance Abuse Among Students
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Jan. 25, 2022
Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Romney Joins Effort to Protect Faith-Based Child Welfare Providers
Sen.John Thune, ...
Jan. 20, 2022
Tweet: Biden ignored warnings about rolling back effective immigration policies, giving a green light to traffickers & driving a humanitarian crisis on our southern border. I joined over 100 lawmakers in requesting a full accounting of the Biden administration's failed border policies.
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 20, 2022
Letter to Senate Colleagues - Portman, Finance Republicans Stress Innovation-Killing Government Price Control Mandates Must Not Become Law
Sen.John Thune, ...
Jan. 20, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General Dept. of Homeland Security - Womack Pushes for Answers on Border Crisis
Sen.John Thune, ...
Jan. 13, 2022
Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Dept. of Education - Sen. Johnson Joins Sen. Scott, Colleagues in Demanding Answers from Sec. Cardona on Plan to Label Parents "Domestic Terrorists"
Sen.John Thune, ...
Dec. 25, 2021
Tweet - "Christmas is a time to celebrate the birth of Jesus and his message of kindness and compassion for all people and to share special moments with those we love and hold dear. May God bless you and your family in this season of joy. Merry Christmas!"
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 25, 2021
Tweet - "Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas. Best holiday wishes from our family to yours."
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 21, 2021
Letter to Hon. Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State; Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Visa Processing to Address Farm Labor Shortages
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Dec. 19, 2021
Tweet - "I'm sad to hear about the passing of my friend, Senator Johnny Isakson. Johnny always said there are two kinds of people in the world: friends and future friends. It says everything you need to know about him. Kimberley and I are keeping his family in our prayers."
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 16, 2021
Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - SENS. CRUZ, SCOTT, REP. NORMAN SEND LETTER URGING HHS SEC. BECERRA TO PROTECT FAITH-BASED CHILD WELFARE PROVIDERS
Sen.John Thune, ...
Dec. 16, 2021
Thune, McClain Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Protect Toddlers From Federal Mandates
Sen.John Thune, ...
Dec. 9, 2021
Tweet - "I appreciate Sisseton-Wahpeton Tribal Chairman Hopkins and tribal council members taking the time to meet with me today. We had a good conversation about their infrastructure and law enforcement-related priorities."
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 8, 2021
Tweet - "Washington bureaucrats have no business slapping heavy-handed mandates on private companies or infringing on Americans' freedoms & privacy. I encourage everyone to get vaccinated, but I DO NOT support Biden's vaccine mandates on American workers. My vote today will reflect that."
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 8, 2021
Tweet - "It may be easy for a wealthy Democrat politician to dismiss high inflation, but for families living paycheck to paycheck, the higher cost of groceries, heating, or gas can mean tough decisions -- like choosing between heating the house or filling up the car to get to work."
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 8, 2021
Tweet - "Every Senate Republican just stood up against President Biden's overbearing vaccine mandate on American workers. The measure passed w/ bipartisan support, but President Biden is still expected to veto it & continue his heavy-handed, government-knows-best strategy."
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 7, 2021
Tweet - "The cowardly attack on Pearl Harbor led the U.S. into a war that would later define a generation of Americans. We'll never forget the lives lost or the brave Americans who raced to enemy shores to defend freedom. Tribute to Sen. Dole, Marcella LeBeau, & the Greatest Generation."
Sen.John Thune
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