John Thune: “There are many of us who are very concerned about the future of the industry, the impacts of this merger...”

It's a pretty simple measure, but an important way to ensure that members of Congress are held to the standards that America should be able to expect of their representatives.

It's an economic frustration.

Odds are we plan on being here next week," said Thune.

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