John Thune: “There's got to be a way in which we can create a mechanism formalized so that consultation can take place.”

It’s a great message. I like the message. But it shouldn’t be paid for with taxpayer dollars.

Both pieces of legislation strike at the very heart of issues that the American people care deeply about, passionately about, and we'll see if the Democrats are willing to take yes for an answer.

It's an economic frustration.

There’s voter fatigue with high gas prices, and high diesel prices in my part of the world.