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U.S. Senator John Thune, South Dakota. Chairman of & . Father. Husband. Avid Outdoorsman. Sports Fan.

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    4 hours ago

    Today is Victory in Europe Day. On this day in 1945, the world celebrated the unconditional surrender of Nazi Germany, marking the end of six years of war. Today, we remember the great sacrifices made by so many to achieve this victory.

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  2. May 7

    This week we celebrate one of South Dakota's top industries – tourism. Last year, South Dakotans welcomed nearly 14 million visitors to our great state.

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    May 4

    Thank you, , for speaking at our 136th state newspaper convention today. And thank you, Presho/Chamberlain Publisher Lucy Halverson, for introducing the senator to our convention crowd.

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  4. May 4

    Spoke to members today at their state convention in Sioux Falls.

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  5. May 4

    “Thune is also emphasizing the Soil Health and Income Protection Program, or SHIPP, a newer, shorter-term program that could be an alternative to CRP, which isn't an option for many farmers.” More info on my proposal here -->

    Thune: Economic challenges surround farm bill effort
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  6. May 4

    Thanks to everyone who came out to the to discuss the FAA bill and the future of aviation. As chairman of , which oversees the FAA, I appreciated the opportunity to hear directly from industry stakeholders and local leaders.

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    May 4

    Good news→ Since Congress passed the , nearly 800,000 new jobs have been created.

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  8. May 4

    The unemployment rate is at its lowest level in nearly two decades, and hundreds of thousands of jobs have been created in just the few short months after the became law. This is great news for American workers.

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  9. May 3

    Good luck to the more than 3,000 athletes who will be competing in this…

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  10. May 3

    Caught the afternoon coffee crowd at Dawson's Corner Pantry in Howard.

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  11. May 3

    Thanks to this crew in Huron for the outstanding service.

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  12. May 3

    Lunch with the Huron Kiwanis Club and Chamber of Commerce. Thanks to everyone who joined us for the discussion.

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  13. May 3

    "Prayers have no boundaries. They can leap miles and continents and be translated instantly into any language." - Rev. Billy Graham On this , we celebrate how prayer both guides and unites us as a nation.

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  14. May 3

    Thanks to the for hosting coffee and a time of Q&A this morning at the Cornerstone Coffee House and Deli this morning.

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    May 3

    The Air Force all but confirmed that Ellsworth will be home to the next-generation B-21 “Raider” bomber.

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  16. May 3

    Always enjoy stopping by and visiting with when I'm in Mitchell.

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    May 2

    Our current bomber bases are best suited for the . We expect the first B-21 aircraft to be delivered in the mid-2020s.

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  18. May 3

    ‘Ellsworth AFB In The Running For The B-21 Stealth Bomber’ via

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    May 2

    The powerful B-21 bomber, also known as the “Raider” will eventually replace the nation’s fleet of B-1’s, once they retire:

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    May 2

    Ellsworth Air Force Base has been selected as one of three likely landing spots for the B-21, the U.S. Air Force's next-generation stealth bomber currently in development.

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