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May 10, 2022 Tweet - "Pres. Joe Biden: "when you look at the economy today, it's clear that we've made enormous strides." Our economy: -Record-high inflation at 8.5% -Negative GDP in Q1 -Real wages are down The only thing that's "clear" is how out of touch @POTUS is." Sen. John Thune
May 5, 2022 Tweet - "Small businesses make up 99% of South Dakota's biz and employ more than 60% of SD workers. For #SmallBusinessWeek, I'd like to report that small businesses are thriving, but the truth is a lot of them are having a difficult time right now because of Biden's inflation." Sen. John Thune
April 27, 2022 Letter to Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury - Reed & Rounds Lead Bipartisan Call for Treasury to Scrutinize Governance of BNPL Products Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
April 27, 2022 Tweet - "I introduced a bill today to stop President Biden from using national emergencies, like the pandemic, as a reason to cancel federal student loans or suspend payments in perpetuity." Sen. John Thune
April 26, 2022 Tweet - "Allowing the summertime sale of E15 fuel will leverage American agriculture to provide a lower-cost fuel option for Americans who are currently paying record prices at the pump, displace Russian oil, and bolster an essential market for our farmers." Sen. John Thune
April 26, 2022 Tweet - While wages increased in 2021, inflation outstripped wage growth, which means many American workers saw a de facto pay cut. They can thank Democrats' reckless spending." Sen. John Thune
April 25, 2022 Tweet - "Gas prices are sky-high because of President Biden's & Democrats' war on American energy. They made it clear by axing Keystone XL on DAY ONE and then paused leases the next week. We can & must regain American energy independence. Unleash American energy." Sen. John Thune
April 18, 2022 Tweet - "1. Americans should be able to keep more of what they earn. 2. It is the responsibility of the federal government to spend taxpayer dollars responsibly -- without waste or excess. My Republican colleagues and I believe these truths. Washington Democrats clearly don't." Sen. John Thune
April 14, 2022 Tweet - "Hardworking Americans are experiencing a de facto pay cut as rising costs continue to erode wage growth. When will Dems stop focusing on their radical agenda that is full of expensive, government-knows-best policies?" Sen. John Thune
April 12, 2022 Thune Statement on the Summertime Sale of E15 Fuel Sen. John Thune
April 5, 2022 Letter to Hon. Gary Gensler, Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission - Sen. Cramer Leads Colleagues in Calling on the SEC to Withdraw the Proposed Climate Disclosure Rule Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
March 31, 2022 Senate Unanimously Passes Thune Bill to Ease Export Shipping Backlogs and Boost U.S. Exports Sen. John Thune
March 30, 2022 Thune: Ocean Shipping Reform Act Would Ease Supply Chain Bottlenecks, Support American Producers Sen. John Thune
March 29, 2022 Tweet - "The top issue on the minds of Americans right now is their cost of living, yet the president's budget prioritizes the largest tax hike in history in dollar terms." Sen. John Thune
March 23, 2022 Letter to the United States Senate - Finance Committee Republicans: Unsustainable Mandatory Spending Will Fuel Inflation Crisis Sen. John Thune, ...
March 22, 2022 Tweet - "If reports are accurate, the WH considered having the IRS mail people gas cards -- yet another round of stimulus. Dumping money into the economy like that is exactly what got us into this inflation crisis in the first place. We need real solutions. ‼American-made energy‼" Sen. John Thune
March 18, 2022 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Daines Urges Biden to Facilitate Proactive Negotiations to Prevent West Coast Ports Strike Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
March 15, 2022 Letter to Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Hagerty, Colleagues Call on Biden Administration to Take Action to Lower Record-High Fertilizer Prices Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
March 10, 2022 Tweet - "New consumer inflation numbers paint a clear and stark picture: prices are skyrocketing, bills are climbing higher, and hardworking Americans are paying the price -- literally -- for Democrats' failed policies." Sen. John Thune
March 9, 2022 Letter to Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury - Tillis Calls on Biden Administration to Pause Financial Regulatory Efforts That Threaten America's Energy Security Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
March 9, 2022 Letter to Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury - Hagerty, Banking Committee Republicans Call on Biden Administration to Pause Financial Regulatory Efforts That Threaten America's Energy Security Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
March 8, 2022 Letter to Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury - Sen. Cramer, Banking Republicans Call on Biden Administration to Pause Financial Regulatory Efforts That Threaten America's Energy Security Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
March 8, 2022 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, and Hon. Martin J. Walsh, Secretary of Labor - Klobuchar Calls for More Visas to Combat Workforce Shortage Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
March 7, 2022 Letter to Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Rounds, Senate Banking Republicans Highlight Continued Concerns of Raskin Nomination to President Biden Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
March 3, 2022 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Sen. Cramer, Colleagues Demand Biden Change Course on Failing Energy Policy as Prices Skyrocket at Home and Putin is Emboldened Sen. John Thune, ...
March 3, 2022 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Tillis, Senate Banking Republicans Highlight Continued Concerns of Raskin Nomination to President Biden Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
March 3, 2022 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Sen. Cramer, Senate Banking Republicans Highlight Continued Concerns of Raskin Nomination to President Biden Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
March 2, 2022 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Sen. Cramer, Colleagues Press White House for Accounting of Trillions in COVID-19 Spending Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
March 1, 2022 Letter to Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Department of the Treasury - Grassley Urges Treasury Department To Block Russian Access To Further IMF Financing 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. 28, 2022 Thune, Barrasso Introduce Legislation to Support the Black Hills National Forest and Regional Economy Sen. John Thune, ...
Feb. 23, 2022 Letter to Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury - Sen. Cramer, Colleagues Urge Treasury to Support Automobile Industry Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Feb. 23, 2022 Letter to Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury - Hoeven Calls on Treasury to Help Auto Dealerships Handle Inflation, Supply Chain Shortages Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Feb. 18, 2022 Thune on America's Newsroom: Democrats' Far-Left Policies Harm Rural America Sen. John Thune
Feb. 17, 2022 Letter to Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury - Portman, Finance Committee Republicans Voice Concerns with Recent OECD Developments, Stress Need for Additional Engagement Sen. John Thune, ...
Feb. 16, 2022 Tweet - "In January, the U.S. inflation rate hit 7.5 percent -- the highest rate in 40 years. After a year of Republicans sounding the alarm, I am glad Dems no longer view this as a "high-class" problem. It's no secret that inflation has the biggest impact on those who can least afford it." Sen. John Thune
Feb. 15, 2022 Letter to Dr. Phillip Swagel, Director of the Congressional Budget Office - Portman, Finance Committee Republicans Request Information on the Adverse Effects of High, Persistent Inflation on the Federal Budget Sen. John Thune, ...
Feb. 15, 2022 Thune: Democrats' Self-Inflicted Inflation Crisis is Hurting South Dakota Families Sen. John Thune
Feb. 11, 2022 Letter to Hon Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security and Hon. Martin Walsh, Secretary of Labor - Rounds, King Lead Bipartisan Group of 35 Senators To Call for More H-2B Visas to Support Seasonal Small Businesses Sen. John Thune, ...
Feb. 10, 2022 Letter to Hon. Todd Harper, Chairman of the National Credit Union Administration - Tillis Supports Access to Credit for Farmers and Ranchers Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
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 Thune: Biden Prioritizes Pet Projects Instead of Addressing Rampant Supply Chain Crisis Sen. John Thune
Feb. 8, 2022 Thune: Democrats Ignore Soaring Inflation, South Dakota Families Pay the Price Sen. John Thune
Feb. 7, 2022 Letter to Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury - Tillis Raises Concerns With New Broadband Rule Sen. John Thune, ...
Feb. 4, 2022 Tweet - "Spoke with @sdsoybean about my support for biofuels, the effects of inflation on ag, and my recently introduced shipping reform bill. It would improve access to shipping containers and help expand foreign markets for S.D. soybeans & other goods." Sen. John Thune
Feb. 4, 2022 Tweet - "It's economics 101: inflation is too many dollars chasing too few goods. Dems' desire to flood the zone with more spending will only make inflation worse. Americans are already feeling the pain at the pump & at the grocery store." Sen. John Thune
Feb. 1, 2022 Letter to Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury - Senators Raise Concerns Over New Treasury Broadband Rules Sen. John Thune, ...
Feb. 1, 2022 Thune on Fox News: Democrats Missed an Opportunity to Send Putin a Message Sen. John Thune
Jan. 27, 2022 Tweet: Joined a productive roundtable discussion hosted by @Mitchell_SD & @MitchellCOC about the many issues impacting businesses in Mitchell and the surrounding communities. I appreciate the insightful feedback from folks who stopped by. Sen. John Thune
Jan. 27, 2022 Tweet: Right now, businesses across South Dakota and the country are facing workforce challenges. Mitchell Technical College is doing a top-notch job preparing their students for successful careers in good-paying jobs. Sen. John Thune
Date Title Politician
May 10, 2022 Tweet - "Pres. Joe Biden: "when you look at the economy today, it's clear that we've made enormous strides." Our economy: -Record-high inflation at 8.5% -Negative GDP in Q1 -Real wages are down The only thing that's "clear" is how out of touch @POTUS is." Sen.John Thune
May 5, 2022 Tweet - "Small businesses make up 99% of South Dakota's biz and employ more than 60% of SD workers. For #SmallBusinessWeek, I'd like to report that small businesses are thriving, but the truth is a lot of them are having a difficult time right now because of Biden's inflation." Sen.John Thune
April 27, 2022 Letter to Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury - Reed & Rounds Lead Bipartisan Call for Treasury to Scrutinize Governance of BNPL Products Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
April 27, 2022 Tweet - "I introduced a bill today to stop President Biden from using national emergencies, like the pandemic, as a reason to cancel federal student loans or suspend payments in perpetuity." Sen.John Thune
April 26, 2022 Tweet - "Allowing the summertime sale of E15 fuel will leverage American agriculture to provide a lower-cost fuel option for Americans who are currently paying record prices at the pump, displace Russian oil, and bolster an essential market for our farmers." Sen.John Thune
April 26, 2022 Tweet - While wages increased in 2021, inflation outstripped wage growth, which means many American workers saw a de facto pay cut. They can thank Democrats' reckless spending." Sen.John Thune
April 25, 2022 Tweet - "Gas prices are sky-high because of President Biden's & Democrats' war on American energy. They made it clear by axing Keystone XL on DAY ONE and then paused leases the next week. We can & must regain American energy independence. Unleash American energy." Sen.John Thune
April 18, 2022 Tweet - "1. Americans should be able to keep more of what they earn. 2. It is the responsibility of the federal government to spend taxpayer dollars responsibly -- without waste or excess. My Republican colleagues and I believe these truths. Washington Democrats clearly don't." Sen.John Thune
April 14, 2022 Tweet - "Hardworking Americans are experiencing a de facto pay cut as rising costs continue to erode wage growth. When will Dems stop focusing on their radical agenda that is full of expensive, government-knows-best policies?" Sen.John Thune
April 12, 2022 Thune Statement on the Summertime Sale of E15 Fuel Sen.John Thune
April 5, 2022 Letter to Hon. Gary Gensler, Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission - Sen. Cramer Leads Colleagues in Calling on the SEC to Withdraw the Proposed Climate Disclosure Rule Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
March 31, 2022 Senate Unanimously Passes Thune Bill to Ease Export Shipping Backlogs and Boost U.S. Exports Sen.John Thune
March 30, 2022 Thune: Ocean Shipping Reform Act Would Ease Supply Chain Bottlenecks, Support American Producers Sen.John Thune
March 29, 2022 Tweet - "The top issue on the minds of Americans right now is their cost of living, yet the president's budget prioritizes the largest tax hike in history in dollar terms." Sen.John Thune
March 23, 2022 Letter to the United States Senate - Finance Committee Republicans: Unsustainable Mandatory Spending Will Fuel Inflation Crisis Sen.John Thune, ...
March 22, 2022 Tweet - "If reports are accurate, the WH considered having the IRS mail people gas cards -- yet another round of stimulus. Dumping money into the economy like that is exactly what got us into this inflation crisis in the first place. We need real solutions. ‼American-made energy‼" Sen.John Thune
March 18, 2022 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Daines Urges Biden to Facilitate Proactive Negotiations to Prevent West Coast Ports Strike Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
March 15, 2022 Letter to Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Hagerty, Colleagues Call on Biden Administration to Take Action to Lower Record-High Fertilizer Prices Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
March 10, 2022 Tweet - "New consumer inflation numbers paint a clear and stark picture: prices are skyrocketing, bills are climbing higher, and hardworking Americans are paying the price -- literally -- for Democrats' failed policies." Sen.John Thune
March 9, 2022 Letter to Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury - Tillis Calls on Biden Administration to Pause Financial Regulatory Efforts That Threaten America's Energy Security Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
March 9, 2022 Letter to Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury - Hagerty, Banking Committee Republicans Call on Biden Administration to Pause Financial Regulatory Efforts That Threaten America's Energy Security Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
March 8, 2022 Letter to Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury - Sen. Cramer, Banking Republicans Call on Biden Administration to Pause Financial Regulatory Efforts That Threaten America's Energy Security Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
March 8, 2022 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, and Hon. Martin J. Walsh, Secretary of Labor - Klobuchar Calls for More Visas to Combat Workforce Shortage Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
March 7, 2022 Letter to Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Rounds, Senate Banking Republicans Highlight Continued Concerns of Raskin Nomination to President Biden Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
March 3, 2022 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Sen. Cramer, Colleagues Demand Biden Change Course on Failing Energy Policy as Prices Skyrocket at Home and Putin is Emboldened Sen.John Thune, ...
March 3, 2022 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Tillis, Senate Banking Republicans Highlight Continued Concerns of Raskin Nomination to President Biden Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
March 3, 2022 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Sen. Cramer, Senate Banking Republicans Highlight Continued Concerns of Raskin Nomination to President Biden Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
March 2, 2022 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Sen. Cramer, Colleagues Press White House for Accounting of Trillions in COVID-19 Spending Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
March 1, 2022 Letter to Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Department of the Treasury - Grassley Urges Treasury Department To Block Russian Access To Further IMF Financing 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. 28, 2022 Thune, Barrasso Introduce Legislation to Support the Black Hills National Forest and Regional Economy Sen.John Thune, ...
Feb. 23, 2022 Letter to Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury - Sen. Cramer, Colleagues Urge Treasury to Support Automobile Industry Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Feb. 23, 2022 Letter to Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury - Hoeven Calls on Treasury to Help Auto Dealerships Handle Inflation, Supply Chain Shortages Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Feb. 18, 2022 Thune on America's Newsroom: Democrats' Far-Left Policies Harm Rural America Sen.John Thune
Feb. 17, 2022 Letter to Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury - Portman, Finance Committee Republicans Voice Concerns with Recent OECD Developments, Stress Need for Additional Engagement Sen.John Thune, ...
Feb. 16, 2022 Tweet - "In January, the U.S. inflation rate hit 7.5 percent -- the highest rate in 40 years. After a year of Republicans sounding the alarm, I am glad Dems no longer view this as a "high-class" problem. It's no secret that inflation has the biggest impact on those who can least afford it." Sen.John Thune
Feb. 15, 2022 Letter to Dr. Phillip Swagel, Director of the Congressional Budget Office - Portman, Finance Committee Republicans Request Information on the Adverse Effects of High, Persistent Inflation on the Federal Budget Sen.John Thune, ...
Feb. 15, 2022 Thune: Democrats' Self-Inflicted Inflation Crisis is Hurting South Dakota Families Sen.John Thune
Feb. 11, 2022 Letter to Hon Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security and Hon. Martin Walsh, Secretary of Labor - Rounds, King Lead Bipartisan Group of 35 Senators To Call for More H-2B Visas to Support Seasonal Small Businesses Sen.John Thune, ...
Feb. 10, 2022 Letter to Hon. Todd Harper, Chairman of the National Credit Union Administration - Tillis Supports Access to Credit for Farmers and Ranchers Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
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 Thune: Biden Prioritizes Pet Projects Instead of Addressing Rampant Supply Chain Crisis Sen.John Thune
Feb. 8, 2022 Thune: Democrats Ignore Soaring Inflation, South Dakota Families Pay the Price Sen.John Thune
Feb. 7, 2022 Letter to Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury - Tillis Raises Concerns With New Broadband Rule Sen.John Thune, ...
Feb. 4, 2022 Tweet - "Spoke with @sdsoybean about my support for biofuels, the effects of inflation on ag, and my recently introduced shipping reform bill. It would improve access to shipping containers and help expand foreign markets for S.D. soybeans & other goods." Sen.John Thune
Feb. 4, 2022 Tweet - "It's economics 101: inflation is too many dollars chasing too few goods. Dems' desire to flood the zone with more spending will only make inflation worse. Americans are already feeling the pain at the pump & at the grocery store." Sen.John Thune
Feb. 1, 2022 Letter to Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury - Senators Raise Concerns Over New Treasury Broadband Rules Sen.John Thune, ...
Feb. 1, 2022 Thune on Fox News: Democrats Missed an Opportunity to Send Putin a Message Sen.John Thune
Jan. 27, 2022 Tweet: Joined a productive roundtable discussion hosted by @Mitchell_SD & @MitchellCOC about the many issues impacting businesses in Mitchell and the surrounding communities. I appreciate the insightful feedback from folks who stopped by. Sen.John Thune
Jan. 27, 2022 Tweet: Right now, businesses across South Dakota and the country are facing workforce challenges. Mitchell Technical College is doing a top-notch job preparing their students for successful careers in good-paying jobs. Sen.John Thune
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