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July 10, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Nita Lowey, Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee - ICYMI: Lucas Joins Colleagues Advocating Support for 4-H, Youth Mentorship Organizations During COVID-19
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
May 12, 2020
Sens. Rounds and Gillibrand and Reps. Cisneros and Mast Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to End Military-Connected Child Abuse and Neglect
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Jan. 28, 2020
Tweet - "Had a great discussion with Cindy Begley from the South Dakota School Nurse Association this morning. We're both concerned about the youth #VapingCrisis & its effect on South Dakota students. I thank all of our school nurses for their hard work to keep our students healthy ."
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 8, 2020
Thune, Wyden Introduce Bill to Improve Child Support Enforcement for Native American Tribes
Sen. John Thune, ...
Jan. 8, 2020
Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolution
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 16, 2019
Johnson: Not One Child
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Sept. 4, 2019
Tweet - "Had a great time at the @SiouxFallsYPN roundtable for their Young Professional Network. Moderator Megan Myers has done a great job with this event. This year, I asked each attendee to share their primary issue of concern and received a lot of great feedback to consider."
Sen. John Thune
Aug. 9, 2019
Rapid City Family's Adoption Story an Inspiration to Us All
Sen. Mike Rounds
Aug. 7, 2019
Letter to Admiral Karl L. Schultz, Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard - Schumer Reveals: Callous and Shortsighted Fed Process Threatens to Evict Sail Buffalo--a Local Sailing & Water Safety School--from Coast Guard-Owned Inner Harbor Site; Eviction Would Strip Wny Children & Teens of Invaluable Lake Erie Educational Resources; Senator Urges Coast Guard to Reverse Decision, Extend Lease and Be the Wind Behind Sail Buffalo
Sen. John Thune
May 2, 2019
Committee Members Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Prevention and Treatment of Child Abuse
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
March 20, 2018
Allow States and Victims to Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act of
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 22, 2018
Thune Statement on Senate Vote to End Government Shutdown
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 21, 2018
Tweet - "Democrats are preventing our troops from receiving the resources they need, and they are jeopardizing the future of a program that provides health coverage to children in need. They should end these partisan, political games and join us in funding the government. #SchumerShutdown"
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 20, 2018
Thune Statement on Funding the Government
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 14, 2017
Senate Passes Bill Requiring U.S. Amateur Athletic Organizations, Members to Report Sexual Abuse
Sen. John Thune, ...
Nov. 3, 2017
Commerce Leaders, Sponsors of the Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act Announce Agreement
Sen. John Thune, ...
Jan. 20, 2016
Thune: Child Nutrition Bill a Step Forward for Students in South Dakota
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 9, 2015
House and Senate Adopt Thune Provisions to Address Youth Suicide
Sen. John Thune
July 21, 2015
Thune Amendments Would Provide Permanent Relief to Taxpayers
Sen. John Thune
March 31, 2015
Rounds Congratulates Sioux Falls, Rapid City Students for Documentary Competition Award
Sen. Mike Rounds
Feb. 26, 2015
Hearing of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Executive Session
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 28, 2014
Letter to Leon Kengo Wa Dondo, President of the Senate of the DRC, and Aubin Minaku, Speaker of the National Assembly of the DRC - Urging Action on Adoption Reform
Sen. John Thune, ...
Sept. 9, 2014
ISIS
Sen. John Thune
July 30, 2014
Making Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for the Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2014
Sen. John Thune
July 23, 2014
Thune Urges Flexibility in School Nutrition Standards
Sen. John Thune
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July 10, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Nita Lowey, Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee - ICYMI: Lucas Joins Colleagues Advocating Support for 4-H, Youth Mentorship Organizations During COVID-19
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
May 12, 2020
Sens. Rounds and Gillibrand and Reps. Cisneros and Mast Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to End Military-Connected Child Abuse and Neglect
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Jan. 28, 2020
Tweet - "Had a great discussion with Cindy Begley from the South Dakota School Nurse Association this morning. We're both concerned about the youth #VapingCrisis & its effect on South Dakota students. I thank all of our school nurses for their hard work to keep our students healthy ."
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 8, 2020
Thune, Wyden Introduce Bill to Improve Child Support Enforcement for Native American Tribes
Sen.John Thune, ...
Jan. 8, 2020
Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolution
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 16, 2019
Johnson: Not One Child
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Sept. 4, 2019
Tweet - "Had a great time at the @SiouxFallsYPN roundtable for their Young Professional Network. Moderator Megan Myers has done a great job with this event. This year, I asked each attendee to share their primary issue of concern and received a lot of great feedback to consider."
Sen.John Thune
Aug. 9, 2019
Rapid City Family's Adoption Story an Inspiration to Us All
Sen.Mike Rounds
Aug. 7, 2019
Letter to Admiral Karl L. Schultz, Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard - Schumer Reveals: Callous and Shortsighted Fed Process Threatens to Evict Sail Buffalo--a Local Sailing & Water Safety School--from Coast Guard-Owned Inner Harbor Site; Eviction Would Strip Wny Children & Teens of Invaluable Lake Erie Educational Resources; Senator Urges Coast Guard to Reverse Decision, Extend Lease and Be the Wind Behind Sail Buffalo
Sen.John Thune
May 2, 2019
Committee Members Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Prevention and Treatment of Child Abuse
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
March 20, 2018
Allow States and Victims to Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act of
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 22, 2018
Thune Statement on Senate Vote to End Government Shutdown
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 21, 2018
Tweet - "Democrats are preventing our troops from receiving the resources they need, and they are jeopardizing the future of a program that provides health coverage to children in need. They should end these partisan, political games and join us in funding the government. #SchumerShutdown"
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 20, 2018
Thune Statement on Funding the Government
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 14, 2017
Senate Passes Bill Requiring U.S. Amateur Athletic Organizations, Members to Report Sexual Abuse
Sen.John Thune, ...
Nov. 3, 2017
Commerce Leaders, Sponsors of the Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act Announce Agreement
Sen.John Thune, ...
Jan. 20, 2016
Thune: Child Nutrition Bill a Step Forward for Students in South Dakota
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 9, 2015
House and Senate Adopt Thune Provisions to Address Youth Suicide
Sen.John Thune
July 21, 2015
Thune Amendments Would Provide Permanent Relief to Taxpayers
Sen.John Thune
March 31, 2015
Rounds Congratulates Sioux Falls, Rapid City Students for Documentary Competition Award
Sen.Mike Rounds
Feb. 26, 2015
Hearing of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Executive Session
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 28, 2014
Letter to Leon Kengo Wa Dondo, President of the Senate of the DRC, and Aubin Minaku, Speaker of the National Assembly of the DRC - Urging Action on Adoption Reform
Sen.John Thune, ...
Sept. 9, 2014
ISIS
Sen.John Thune
July 30, 2014
Making Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for the Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2014
Sen.John Thune
July 23, 2014
Thune Urges Flexibility in School Nutrition Standards
Sen.John Thune
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