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April 29, 2021
Rounds Statement on the President's Address to Congress
Sen. Mike Rounds
April 21, 2021
For the People Act
Sen. John Thune
March 18, 2021
Letter to Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of Government Accountability Office - Daines Pushes to Restart Construction on Southern Border Wall, Slams Biden for Violating the Law over Border Wall Funding
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
March 18, 2021
Thune Opposes Xavier Becerra's Nomination for Health Secretary
Sen. John Thune
March 18, 2021
Letter to Honorable Gene L. Dodaro, Comptroller General - Idaho Senators Question Legality of Border Wall Funding Freeze Amid Escalating Crisis
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
March 17, 2021
Letter to Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of Government Accountability Office - Toomey: Biden Escalating Border Crisis by Unlawfully Freezing Border Wall Funding
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
March 17, 2021
Letter to Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of Government Accountability Office - Capito Leads Senate GOP: Biden Escalating Border Crisis by Unlawfully Freezing Border Wall Funding
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
March 17, 2021
Letter to Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of Government Accountability Office - Tillis: President Biden Escalated Border Crisis by Illegally Stopping Border Wall Construction
Sen. John Thune, ...
March 17, 2021
Letter to Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of Government Accountability Office - Hoeven Joins Effort Outlining Unlawful Freezing of Border Wall Funding
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
March 17, 2021
Letter to Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of Government Accountability Office - Senate GOP Call Out Biden Administration for Escalating Border Crisis by Unlawfully Freezing Border Wall Funding
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
March 17, 2021
Letter to the Honorable Gene L. Dodaro, Comptroller General - Rubio, Capito, GOP Colleagues: Biden Escalating Border Crisis by Unlawfully Freezing Border Wall Funding
Sen. John Thune, ...
March 16, 2021
Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Daines Urges Biden to Listen to Montana Leaders, Stakeholders Before Enacting Ambiguous Land Grabbing Program
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
March 11, 2021
Nomination of Xavier Becerra
Sen. John Thune
March 10, 2021
Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Senators: Biden Administration Must Impose Sanctions on Russia's Nord Stream II Pipeline
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Feb. 22, 2021
Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Cotton, Bishop to President Biden: Withdraw Becerra
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Feb. 13, 2021
Thune Statement on Conclusion of Senate Impeachment Trial
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 8, 2021
Tweet - "I voted in support of @DenisMcDonough's confirmation as VA secretary. We had a good discussion on a range of issues facing our veterans, including the mental health crisis made worse by the pandemic, rural veterans' access to care, & the importance of the Hot Springs VA facility."
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 8, 2021
Johnson: Cancelling Keystone Hurts Everyday Americans
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Feb. 4, 2021
Tweet - "President Biden pledged to be a president "for all Americans." What about these Americans whose jobs & businesses have been flattened by his executive orders? It's not enough to talk about unity. It has to be matched with action."
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 1, 2021
Tweet - "These are the real people, out by my hometown of Murdo, who are behind the jobs gutted by canceling the Keystone XL pipeline. Americans out of work with one swipe of President Biden's pen -- on his first day in office."
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 31, 2021
Letter to Joesph R. Biden, President of the United States - Portman Joins Group of 10 Republican Senators in Outlining Targeted COVID-19 Relief Proposal, Request Meeting with President Biden
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Jan. 28, 2021
Nomination of Peter Paul Montgomery Buttigieg
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 26, 2021
Rounds: Impeachment Trial of Former President is Unconstitutional
Sen. Mike Rounds
Jan. 26, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Majority Leader of the U.S. Senate, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Republican Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives, and the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Minority Leader of the U.S. Senate - Davis Urges Congressional Leaders to Protect the Hyde Amendment, Oppose Expansion of Taxpayer-Funded Abortion
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Jan. 21, 2021
Tweet - "Questioned @PeteButtigieg at his nomination hearing for Secretary of Transportation. He showed an interest in working together to make additional improvements to rural and tribal infrastructure -- important priorities for South Dakota and me. A good sign."
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 21, 2021
Biden Administration
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 20, 2021
Tweet - "Praying for our new president, Joe Biden, our new vice president, Kamala Harris, and our entire country on this historic day. I hope that we can find common ground in the years ahead and work toward an even stronger future for the country and South Dakota. #Inauguration2021"
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 13, 2021
Johnson Statement on Impeachment
Rep. Dusty Johnson
Jan. 5, 2021
Rounds Statement on the Formal Count of the Electoral College Votes by Congress
Sen. Mike Rounds
Dec. 8, 2020
Tweet - "As @FCC commissioner, Nathan Simington will champion rural broadband, support America's race to 5G, & protect an open internet. I was happy to vote yes on his confirmation today and look forward to working with him."
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 2, 2020
Tweet - "Praying for the continued health of our president and first lady after their #COVID19 diagnosis and for all Americans who have been affected by this awful virus. We're still in this fight together."
Sen. John Thune
July 3, 2020
Rapid City Journal - THUNE: The importance of Mount Rushmore, the Shrine of Democracy
Sen. John Thune
June 10, 2020
Tweet - "Gen. Brown is an impressive leader, and I appreciated our recent convo. about his plans for the @usairforce . I know he will do a great job leading our airmen & protecting our country from the many dangers we face. Proud to have been a part of this historic vote in the Senate."
Sen. John Thune
May 11, 2020
Senate Passes Inhofe, Menendez Legislation That Would Work Towards Taiwan's Inclusion in WHO
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
March 24, 2020
Tweet - "Great message. No American is alone as long as we are united."
Sen. John Thune
March 5, 2020
Letter to President Donald Trump - Senator Warren and Reps. Velázquez and Thompson Urge President to Fully Fund Emergency Response in Puerto Rico
Sen. John Thune, ...
Feb. 28, 2020
Tweet - ". @VP Pence called me earlier today to discuss #Coronavirus. Appreciate his outreach to leaders on both sides of the aisle. We're working together -- GOP & Dems, Congress & admin, House & Senate -- to combat #COVID19."
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 17, 2020
Tweet - "Happy Presidents Day! #GreatFaces"
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 6, 2020
Let's Get Back to Business
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 6, 2020
Tweet - "I was in college when President Reagan was elected, and I've been inspired by him -- politically and personally -- ever since. A very happy birthday to our 40th president. His legacy lives on."
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 6, 2020
Tweet - "#SOTU is an important and chaotic day on Capitol Hill. Here's a #BehindTheScenes look from earlier this week"
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 5, 2020
Thune Statement on the Conclusion of the Senate Impeachment Trial
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 5, 2020
Tweet - "This has been a highly disruptive process for the American people, and I'm as eager as they are to get back to the agenda they elected us to pursue. My full statement"
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 5, 2020
With Impeachment Behind Us, It's Time to get Back to Work for South Dakotans
Sen. Mike Rounds
Feb. 4, 2020
Tweet - "Enjoyed the optimistic speech tonight. America's brightest days are ahead of us. My full statement on #SOTU"
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 4, 2020
Tweet - "There will be plenty of accomplishments to tout tonight -- including the recently signed #USMCA trade deal, a stellar economy, and near-record low unemployment. A lot to look back on, but America's brightest days are yet to come. Looking forward to #SOTU2020."
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 4, 2020
Thune Statement on State of the Union Address
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 4, 2020
Tweet - "I share the president's optimism about the opportunities that lie ahead, and I look forward to getting back to building on the pro-growth, pro-jobs, pro-national security agenda the American people elected us to pursue. #SOTU"
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 4, 2020
PBS "NewsHour" - Transcript: Interview with Senator John Thune
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 4, 2020
Rounds Statement on President Trump's State of the Union Address
Sen. Mike Rounds
Date
Title
Politician
April 29, 2021
Rounds Statement on the President's Address to Congress
Sen.Mike Rounds
April 21, 2021
For the People Act
Sen.John Thune
March 18, 2021
Letter to Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of Government Accountability Office - Daines Pushes to Restart Construction on Southern Border Wall, Slams Biden for Violating the Law over Border Wall Funding
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
March 18, 2021
Thune Opposes Xavier Becerra's Nomination for Health Secretary
Sen.John Thune
March 18, 2021
Letter to Honorable Gene L. Dodaro, Comptroller General - Idaho Senators Question Legality of Border Wall Funding Freeze Amid Escalating Crisis
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
March 17, 2021
Letter to Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of Government Accountability Office - Toomey: Biden Escalating Border Crisis by Unlawfully Freezing Border Wall Funding
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
March 17, 2021
Letter to Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of Government Accountability Office - Capito Leads Senate GOP: Biden Escalating Border Crisis by Unlawfully Freezing Border Wall Funding
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
March 17, 2021
Letter to Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of Government Accountability Office - Tillis: President Biden Escalated Border Crisis by Illegally Stopping Border Wall Construction
Sen.John Thune, ...
March 17, 2021
Letter to Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of Government Accountability Office - Hoeven Joins Effort Outlining Unlawful Freezing of Border Wall Funding
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
March 17, 2021
Letter to Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of Government Accountability Office - Senate GOP Call Out Biden Administration for Escalating Border Crisis by Unlawfully Freezing Border Wall Funding
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
March 17, 2021
Letter to the Honorable Gene L. Dodaro, Comptroller General - Rubio, Capito, GOP Colleagues: Biden Escalating Border Crisis by Unlawfully Freezing Border Wall Funding
Sen.John Thune, ...
March 16, 2021
Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Daines Urges Biden to Listen to Montana Leaders, Stakeholders Before Enacting Ambiguous Land Grabbing Program
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
March 11, 2021
Nomination of Xavier Becerra
Sen.John Thune
March 10, 2021
Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Senators: Biden Administration Must Impose Sanctions on Russia's Nord Stream II Pipeline
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Feb. 22, 2021
Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Cotton, Bishop to President Biden: Withdraw Becerra
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Feb. 13, 2021
Thune Statement on Conclusion of Senate Impeachment Trial
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 8, 2021
Tweet - "I voted in support of @DenisMcDonough's confirmation as VA secretary. We had a good discussion on a range of issues facing our veterans, including the mental health crisis made worse by the pandemic, rural veterans' access to care, & the importance of the Hot Springs VA facility."
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 8, 2021
Johnson: Cancelling Keystone Hurts Everyday Americans
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Feb. 4, 2021
Tweet - "President Biden pledged to be a president "for all Americans." What about these Americans whose jobs & businesses have been flattened by his executive orders? It's not enough to talk about unity. It has to be matched with action."
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 1, 2021
Tweet - "These are the real people, out by my hometown of Murdo, who are behind the jobs gutted by canceling the Keystone XL pipeline. Americans out of work with one swipe of President Biden's pen -- on his first day in office."
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 31, 2021
Letter to Joesph R. Biden, President of the United States - Portman Joins Group of 10 Republican Senators in Outlining Targeted COVID-19 Relief Proposal, Request Meeting with President Biden
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Jan. 28, 2021
Nomination of Peter Paul Montgomery Buttigieg
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 26, 2021
Rounds: Impeachment Trial of Former President is Unconstitutional
Sen.Mike Rounds
Jan. 26, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Majority Leader of the U.S. Senate, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Republican Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives, and the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Minority Leader of the U.S. Senate - Davis Urges Congressional Leaders to Protect the Hyde Amendment, Oppose Expansion of Taxpayer-Funded Abortion
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Jan. 21, 2021
Tweet - "Questioned @PeteButtigieg at his nomination hearing for Secretary of Transportation. He showed an interest in working together to make additional improvements to rural and tribal infrastructure -- important priorities for South Dakota and me. A good sign."
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 21, 2021
Biden Administration
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 20, 2021
Tweet - "Praying for our new president, Joe Biden, our new vice president, Kamala Harris, and our entire country on this historic day. I hope that we can find common ground in the years ahead and work toward an even stronger future for the country and South Dakota. #Inauguration2021"
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 13, 2021
Johnson Statement on Impeachment
Rep.Dusty Johnson
Jan. 5, 2021
Rounds Statement on the Formal Count of the Electoral College Votes by Congress
Sen.Mike Rounds
Dec. 8, 2020
Tweet - "As @FCC commissioner, Nathan Simington will champion rural broadband, support America's race to 5G, & protect an open internet. I was happy to vote yes on his confirmation today and look forward to working with him."
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 2, 2020
Tweet - "Praying for the continued health of our president and first lady after their #COVID19 diagnosis and for all Americans who have been affected by this awful virus. We're still in this fight together."
Sen.John Thune
July 3, 2020
Rapid City Journal - THUNE: The importance of Mount Rushmore, the Shrine of Democracy
Sen.John Thune
June 10, 2020
Tweet - "Gen. Brown is an impressive leader, and I appreciated our recent convo. about his plans for the @usairforce . I know he will do a great job leading our airmen & protecting our country from the many dangers we face. Proud to have been a part of this historic vote in the Senate."
Sen.John Thune
May 11, 2020
Senate Passes Inhofe, Menendez Legislation That Would Work Towards Taiwan's Inclusion in WHO
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
March 24, 2020
Tweet - "Great message. No American is alone as long as we are united."
Sen.John Thune
March 5, 2020
Letter to President Donald Trump - Senator Warren and Reps. Velázquez and Thompson Urge President to Fully Fund Emergency Response in Puerto Rico
Sen.John Thune, ...
Feb. 28, 2020
Tweet - ". @VP Pence called me earlier today to discuss #Coronavirus. Appreciate his outreach to leaders on both sides of the aisle. We're working together -- GOP & Dems, Congress & admin, House & Senate -- to combat #COVID19."
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 17, 2020
Tweet - "Happy Presidents Day! #GreatFaces"
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 6, 2020
Let's Get Back to Business
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 6, 2020
Tweet - "I was in college when President Reagan was elected, and I've been inspired by him -- politically and personally -- ever since. A very happy birthday to our 40th president. His legacy lives on."
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 6, 2020
Tweet - "#SOTU is an important and chaotic day on Capitol Hill. Here's a #BehindTheScenes look from earlier this week"
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 5, 2020
Thune Statement on the Conclusion of the Senate Impeachment Trial
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 5, 2020
Tweet - "This has been a highly disruptive process for the American people, and I'm as eager as they are to get back to the agenda they elected us to pursue. My full statement"
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 5, 2020
With Impeachment Behind Us, It's Time to get Back to Work for South Dakotans
Sen.Mike Rounds
Feb. 4, 2020
Tweet - "Enjoyed the optimistic speech tonight. America's brightest days are ahead of us. My full statement on #SOTU"
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 4, 2020
Tweet - "There will be plenty of accomplishments to tout tonight -- including the recently signed #USMCA trade deal, a stellar economy, and near-record low unemployment. A lot to look back on, but America's brightest days are yet to come. Looking forward to #SOTU2020."
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 4, 2020
Thune Statement on State of the Union Address
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 4, 2020
Tweet - "I share the president's optimism about the opportunities that lie ahead, and I look forward to getting back to building on the pro-growth, pro-jobs, pro-national security agenda the American people elected us to pursue. #SOTU"
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 4, 2020
PBS "NewsHour" - Transcript: Interview with Senator John Thune
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 4, 2020
Rounds Statement on President Trump's State of the Union Address
Sen.Mike Rounds
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