| Feb. 22, 2023
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Thune, Young, Colleagues Demand Update on Efforts to Recover Fraudulent Pandemic-Related Unemployment Benefits
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Sen. John Thune, ...
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| Sept. 14, 2021
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Tweet - "Americans deserve to know where their tax dollars went -- plain and simple. There was a huge amount of fraud in COVID-19 unemployment insurance programs. I dropped a bill today that would bolster efforts to crack down on fraudulent payments & hold criminals responsible."
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Sen. John Thune
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| Sept. 14, 2021
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Thune, Crapo Introduce Legislation to Recover Fraudulent COVID-19 Unemployment Insurance Benefits
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Sen. John Thune
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| June 24, 2021
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Rounds, Smith Introduce Bipartisan Native American Rural Homeownership Improvement Act
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Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
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| May 18, 2021
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Tweet - "In states like South Dakota, unemployment rates are low, vaccination rates are strong, & schools are open. We're ready for the rest of the country to catch up, but Pres. Biden's policies are hamstringing our economic recovery -- driving prices up & hiring down."
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Sen. John Thune
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| May 12, 2021
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Tweet - "South Dakota made the right call by soon ending the Democrats' extra $300 in unemployment benefits. We have one of the strongest workforces in America. For those who are still unemployed, we need to incentivize them to find a job, and the Democrats' policy did just the opposite."
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Sen. John Thune
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| May 11, 2021
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Tweet - "You don't need an economics degree to figure this one out. Job openings are there, but Americans are discouraged from getting a job when they're making more on unemployment. Republicans warned this would happen, but Ds still demanded the federal govt plus-up states' UI benefits."
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Sen. John Thune
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| May 11, 2021
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Tweet - "I'm hearing the same thing from small businesses in South Dakota. They have job openings and are offering competitive wages and even some bonus benefits, but they just can't find workers because of unemployment benefits."
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Sen. John Thune
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| May 11, 2021
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Tweet - "Today's BLS report showed there were 8.1 million job openings in March, so why were only 266,000 new jobs added in April? Because many Americans are earning more on unemployment than they could in the workforce."
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Sen. John Thune
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| April 19, 2021
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Thune, Crapo, and Cornyn Introduce Legislation to Incentivize Individuals to Return to the Workforce
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Sen. John Thune
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| Dec. 2, 2020
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Problem Solvers Caucus, Senate Partners Unveil Bipartisan , Bicameral 4-Month Covid-19 Emergency Relief Package
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Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
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| Nov. 22, 2020
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South Dakota War College - US Senator John Thune's Weekly Column: Tough Times Highlight Blessings
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Sen. John Thune
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| Oct. 20, 2020
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Tweet - "Do Democrats truly want to provide relief to the American people, or do they just want to keep this as a political issue? It's becoming more clear, because we've been trying to negotiate, while Dems are showing they'd rather pass no relief than compromise w/ Republicans."
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Sen. John Thune
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| Sept. 21, 2020
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Tweet - "Speaker Pelosi has withheld vital CCC funding from the House govt funding bill -- reneging on the previous bipartisan agreement. This $ would go toward helping American farmers hit hard by the pandemic, feeding children who normally rely on school lunches, & other vital areas."
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Sen. John Thune
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| Sept. 18, 2020
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A March to Common Ground
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Rep. Dusty Johnson
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| Sept. 4, 2020
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Tweet - "1.4 million jobs were added back, and unemployment fell lower in August -- a pretty good #JobsReport showing improvement in the economy. We still have a ways to go to get back to the stellar economy we had before #COVID19, but this a good progress."
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Sen. John Thune
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| Aug. 26, 2020
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Letter to The Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture - Murphy Joins Republican Members to Send Letter Urging USDA to Give Schools Flexibility Needed to Feed Students During COVID
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Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
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| July 31, 2020
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Tweet - "Democrats voting against extending benefits for unemployed Americans just to spite Republicans might be a new low. And remember, these funds were passed *unanimously* in March."
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Sen. John Thune
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| July 30, 2020
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Tweet - "In March, Republicans & Democrats unanimously supported an additional layer of UI benefits that are set to expire tomorrow. Today, Republicans tried, in good faith, to provide additional funds to unemployed Americans before they expire and zero out. Democrats objected."
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Sen. John Thune
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| July 22, 2020
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Thune, Enzi Introduce Legislation to Improve Integrity of the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Program
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Sen. John Thune, ...
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| June 9, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services and to the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Cortez Masto Urges Top Health Officials to Swiftly Distribute Emergency Covid-19 Funds to Hospitals Serving Low-Income, Vulnerable Populations
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Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
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| May 1, 2020
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Tweet - ". @FeedingSD is doing amazing work to help feed South Dakotans who are struggling right now. I was happy to help out this week, but they need many more volunteers to keep up with demand. More info on how to get involved here"
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Sen. John Thune
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| April 29, 2020
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Tweet - "More than ever, our country is relying on non-profits & volunteers to help support Americans in need. @FeedingSD is doing vital work to help keep food on families' dinner tables. Glad to lend a hand & update their team on the federal aid available to them. They need volunteers!"
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Sen. John Thune
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| April 8, 2020
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Tweet - "We want people to be able to go back to work. We want there to be jobs to return to. We want small businesses to stay up and running and weather the storm. Those were among the Senate's goals w/ #COVID relief bills. In just 4 days, #PPP saved an estimated 5.7 M jobs."
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Sen. John Thune
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| March 27, 2020
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Tweet - "A lot of folks are out of work as a result of the coronavirus outbreak, which is why it's so important we deliver critical relief to the American people as soon as possible."
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Sen. John Thune
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| March 17, 2020
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Coronavirus
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Sen. John Thune
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| Feb. 4, 2020
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Tweet - "Together, Republicans have worked hard to deliver results for the American people: USMCA trade deal Lower taxes 7M new jobs More Americans working than ever before 2.5M Americans risen out of poverty 16,000 new jobs in SD #SOTU @BillHemmer @FoxNews"
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Sen. John Thune
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| Feb. 4, 2020
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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."
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Sen. John Thune
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| Dec. 4, 2019
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Johnson Supports USDA Efforts To Encourage Employment
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Rep. Dusty Johnson
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| Oct. 16, 2019
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Johnson: Not One Child
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Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
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| Sept. 24, 2019
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Tweet - "For the 17th month in a row, there are more open jobs than unemployed workers. Great news, but it can present challenges for employers looking to hire. Secretary of @USDOL nominee Eugene Scalia & I discussed what DOL can do to help equip workers for today's job market."
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Sen. John Thune
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| Sept. 17, 2019
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Tweet - "New Census report shows that American families are seeing the benefits of Republican policies that let Americans keep more of their hard-earned money. Since #GOPTaxCuts: Median household income reached the highest level ever poverty reached its lowest level since 2001"
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Sen. John Thune
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| Sept. 12, 2019
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Tweet - "Interesting AEI chart based on this week's Census report that shows the percentage of middle- and low-income Americans is shrinking "because they are moving up." "
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Sen. John Thune
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| Oct. 19, 2017
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Rounds Statement on Alexander/Murray Legislation
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Sen. Mike Rounds
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| Oct. 18, 2017
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Thune, Klobuchar Introduce Bill to Strengthen Reliable Home Heating Act
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Sen. John Thune, ...
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| Jan. 12, 2016
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The State of the Union
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Sen. John Thune
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| June 18, 2015
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Thune and Wicker Statement on Lifeline Program Expansion
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Sen. John Thune, ...
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| July 15, 2014
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Executive Session
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Sen. John Thune
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| May 13, 2014
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Hire More Heroes Act of 2013 -- Motion to Proceed -- Continued
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Sen. John Thune
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| April 29, 2014
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The Minimum Wage
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Sen. John Thune
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| April 3, 2014
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Thune Introduces Amendment to UI Bill to Address Job Creation
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Sen. John Thune
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| March 6, 2014
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Letter to Marilyn Tavenner, Administrator of the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Servies - GOP Senators Call for Details on Administration Plan to Grant Exemptions from Electronic Health Records Regulations
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Sen. John Thune, ...
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| Feb. 25, 2014
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Thune Introduces Bill to Help Create Jobs for Long-Term Unemployed
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Sen. John Thune
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| Feb. 18, 2014
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New CBO Report: Democrats' Proposed Minimum Wage Hike Could Result in up to 1 Million Fewer Jobs
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Sen. John Thune
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| Jan. 28, 2014
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Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act of 2013 -- Motion to Proceed
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Sen. John Thune
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| Jan. 9, 2014
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Unemployment Insurance
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Sen. John Thune
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| Aug. 1, 2013
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Letter to Kathryn Ruemmler, Counsel to the President - Obamacare Implementation
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Sen. John Thune, ...
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| June 14, 2013
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The Daily Republic - Senate's 2013 Farm Bill Moves Ag Policy in the Wrong Direction
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Sen. John Thune
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| June 12, 2013
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Senators Thune, Tester, and Moran Introduce Bill to Preserve Rural Health Care Access
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Sen. John Thune, ...
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| April 18, 2013
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Thune, Stutzman Introduce Bill to Reform Food Stamp Program
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Sen. John Thune
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