John Thune: “The U.S. could face a bond market crisis if politicians do not act soon to start cutting the Nation's debt.”

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.

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

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

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