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Oct. 19, 2019 Tweet - "One of the biggest challenges facing farmers on the trade front right now is uncertainty about what world markets will look like going forward. #USMCA will give farmers & ranchers clarity about our trade future with two key trading partners. It's past time to pass #USMCA." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 18, 2019 Tweet - "#USMCA will benefit almost every sector of our economy, create over 175,000 jobs, and raise wages for workers. So, why hasn't Congress passed this agreement yet? By law, the House has to take it up first, and they've unfortunately been more focused on partisan politics." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 10, 2019 Tweet - "Sat down for interviews with @TodaysKCCR and KGFX while in Pierre today. We covered everything from #USMCA to the 5G revolution. Great discussions -- listen for them on the air." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 1, 2019 Tweet - "It now has been a year since #USMCA was announced. This deal with two of our largest trading partners is a win for American workers and our farmers and ranchers. It's taken far too long for @SpeakerPelosi to show a willingness to hold a vote on #USMCA. The time is now." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 26, 2019 Tweet - ""Japan will reduce tariffs in stages on U.S. farm goods, such as beef and pork ... The country will eliminate tariffs on $1.3 billion of U.S. agriculture products."" Sen. John Thune
Sept. 25, 2019 Tweet - "Exactly right. When I'm back in South Dakota, what do I hear about? Trade. The struggling ag economy. The need for action. This new deal w/ Japan will help expand markets for American products & provide a real benefit to farmers & ranchers." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 25, 2019 Thune Statement on Trade Deal With Japan Sen. John Thune
Sept. 24, 2019 Tweet - ".@SpeakerPelosi should commit to having a #USMCA vote in the House as soon as possible to show America's farmers & ranchers that she understands the importance of expanding global markets for their products." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 24, 2019 Executive Session Sen. John Thune
Sept. 23, 2019 Tweet - "Nearly every time I speak with POTUS & his admin, I emphasize what SD farmers have told me: We need to wrap up negotiations on trade deals as soon as possible. But one deal we don't need to wait for is #USMCA. The House should say it will take up #USMCA." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 21, 2019 Tweet - "Democrats are standing in the way of a pro-growth trade agreement that is expected to create 176,000 new U.S. jobs and raise wages for workers. #USMCAnow More " Sen. John Thune
Sept. 21, 2019 Tweet - "#USMCA has to get done soon for the good of the country -- not just agriculture, but all sectors of the economy." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 20, 2019 South Dakota War College - The Time is Now to Pass USMCA Sen. John Thune
Sept. 20, 2019 Tweet - "The more pending trade deals, like #USMCA, we can get done, the more we open up global markets to American ag products, which increases demand and helps improve depressed product prices. It's been over 250 days since @POTUS signed #USMCA. It's past time for House Dems to take it." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Today, former @USDA secretaries from the Reagan, Clinton, Bush, & Obama admins all came together to support #USMCA. This isn't a partisan issue. This deal is good for all Americans. It'll create jobs, boost economy, & open markets for ag. @SpeakerPelosi, let's get it done." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 17, 2019 Tweet - ".@WashingtonPost ed board says that if @SpeakerPelosi doesn't let the House vote on USMCA, it would likely be for political reasons. The Speaker should do the right thing for American workers & producers and commit to taking up #USMCA." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 13, 2019 Tweet - ".@SpeakerPelosi should immediately tell our farmers & ranchers, who work hard every day to help feed the world, that she is willing to put #USMCA up for a vote in the House. The Senate is ready. Now we need the Dem-led House to do their part." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 13, 2019 Tweet - "Updated the Sioux Falls Rotary West Club on the work Congress has to tackle this fall, including confirming more federal judges (over 150 so far), getting #USMCA signed into law, and passing a budget. Thanks to everyone who came by." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 12, 2019 Tweet - "As I traveled across S.D. last month, I heard many concerns from farmers & ranchers about the difficult growing season & the need to open global markets. Meanwhile, @SpeakerPelosi is delaying a deal that would expand markets with two of our biggest trading partners. #USMCAnow" Sen. John Thune
Sept. 11, 2019 Tweet - "Had a good conversation with the South Dakota Pork Producers about efforts to pass #USMCA, which would help open markets with two of our biggest trading partners: Canada and Mexico." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 4, 2019 Tweet - "We covered a lot of important issues at today's @SFAreaChamber Inside Washington event, including the need to secure strong trade deals for our producers and business owners. Thanks to everyone who attended and participated." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 3, 2019 Tweet - "Hosted a town hall meeting at Bad River Senior Center in Philip. We discussed: passing #USMCA & other trade deals tackling high prescription drug costs my bill that would help stop illegal robocalls other important issues affecting seniors" Sen. John Thune
Aug. 13, 2019 Tweet - "Spoke to @brkgschamber about how issues like trade, workforce, & technology affect the local economy. Some priorities: Pass #USMCA this fall, Close the skills gap in our workforce, Increase rural access to tech" Sen. John Thune
Aug. 9, 2019 It's Always Ag Appreciation Day in South Dakota Sen. John Thune
Aug. 8, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Elaine Chao, Secretary of Transportation and the Hon. Howard Elliott, Administrator of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration - Members of North Dakota, Montana and Ohio Delegations Lead Bicameral Effort Urging Federal Agency to Preempt Washington Crude-By-Rail Ban Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Date Title Politician
Oct. 19, 2019 Tweet - "One of the biggest challenges facing farmers on the trade front right now is uncertainty about what world markets will look like going forward. #USMCA will give farmers & ranchers clarity about our trade future with two key trading partners. It's past time to pass #USMCA." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 18, 2019 Tweet - "#USMCA will benefit almost every sector of our economy, create over 175,000 jobs, and raise wages for workers. So, why hasn't Congress passed this agreement yet? By law, the House has to take it up first, and they've unfortunately been more focused on partisan politics." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 10, 2019 Tweet - "Sat down for interviews with @TodaysKCCR and KGFX while in Pierre today. We covered everything from #USMCA to the 5G revolution. Great discussions -- listen for them on the air." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 1, 2019 Tweet - "It now has been a year since #USMCA was announced. This deal with two of our largest trading partners is a win for American workers and our farmers and ranchers. It's taken far too long for @SpeakerPelosi to show a willingness to hold a vote on #USMCA. The time is now." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 26, 2019 Tweet - ""Japan will reduce tariffs in stages on U.S. farm goods, such as beef and pork ... The country will eliminate tariffs on $1.3 billion of U.S. agriculture products."" Sen.John Thune
Sept. 25, 2019 Tweet - "Exactly right. When I'm back in South Dakota, what do I hear about? Trade. The struggling ag economy. The need for action. This new deal w/ Japan will help expand markets for American products & provide a real benefit to farmers & ranchers." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 25, 2019 Thune Statement on Trade Deal With Japan Sen.John Thune
Sept. 24, 2019 Tweet - ".@SpeakerPelosi should commit to having a #USMCA vote in the House as soon as possible to show America's farmers & ranchers that she understands the importance of expanding global markets for their products." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 24, 2019 Executive Session Sen.John Thune
Sept. 23, 2019 Tweet - "Nearly every time I speak with POTUS & his admin, I emphasize what SD farmers have told me: We need to wrap up negotiations on trade deals as soon as possible. But one deal we don't need to wait for is #USMCA. The House should say it will take up #USMCA." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 21, 2019 Tweet - "Democrats are standing in the way of a pro-growth trade agreement that is expected to create 176,000 new U.S. jobs and raise wages for workers. #USMCAnow More " Sen.John Thune
Sept. 21, 2019 Tweet - "#USMCA has to get done soon for the good of the country -- not just agriculture, but all sectors of the economy." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 20, 2019 South Dakota War College - The Time is Now to Pass USMCA Sen.John Thune
Sept. 20, 2019 Tweet - "The more pending trade deals, like #USMCA, we can get done, the more we open up global markets to American ag products, which increases demand and helps improve depressed product prices. It's been over 250 days since @POTUS signed #USMCA. It's past time for House Dems to take it." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Today, former @USDA secretaries from the Reagan, Clinton, Bush, & Obama admins all came together to support #USMCA. This isn't a partisan issue. This deal is good for all Americans. It'll create jobs, boost economy, & open markets for ag. @SpeakerPelosi, let's get it done." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 17, 2019 Tweet - ".@WashingtonPost ed board says that if @SpeakerPelosi doesn't let the House vote on USMCA, it would likely be for political reasons. The Speaker should do the right thing for American workers & producers and commit to taking up #USMCA." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 13, 2019 Tweet - ".@SpeakerPelosi should immediately tell our farmers & ranchers, who work hard every day to help feed the world, that she is willing to put #USMCA up for a vote in the House. The Senate is ready. Now we need the Dem-led House to do their part." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 13, 2019 Tweet - "Updated the Sioux Falls Rotary West Club on the work Congress has to tackle this fall, including confirming more federal judges (over 150 so far), getting #USMCA signed into law, and passing a budget. Thanks to everyone who came by." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 12, 2019 Tweet - "As I traveled across S.D. last month, I heard many concerns from farmers & ranchers about the difficult growing season & the need to open global markets. Meanwhile, @SpeakerPelosi is delaying a deal that would expand markets with two of our biggest trading partners. #USMCAnow" Sen.John Thune
Sept. 11, 2019 Tweet - "Had a good conversation with the South Dakota Pork Producers about efforts to pass #USMCA, which would help open markets with two of our biggest trading partners: Canada and Mexico." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 4, 2019 Tweet - "We covered a lot of important issues at today's @SFAreaChamber Inside Washington event, including the need to secure strong trade deals for our producers and business owners. Thanks to everyone who attended and participated." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 3, 2019 Tweet - "Hosted a town hall meeting at Bad River Senior Center in Philip. We discussed: passing #USMCA & other trade deals tackling high prescription drug costs my bill that would help stop illegal robocalls other important issues affecting seniors" Sen.John Thune
Aug. 13, 2019 Tweet - "Spoke to @brkgschamber about how issues like trade, workforce, & technology affect the local economy. Some priorities: Pass #USMCA this fall, Close the skills gap in our workforce, Increase rural access to tech" Sen.John Thune
Aug. 9, 2019 It's Always Ag Appreciation Day in South Dakota Sen.John Thune
Aug. 8, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Elaine Chao, Secretary of Transportation and the Hon. Howard Elliott, Administrator of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration - Members of North Dakota, Montana and Ohio Delegations Lead Bicameral Effort Urging Federal Agency to Preempt Washington Crude-By-Rail Ban Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
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