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John Thune: We want to do everything we can — and I think this has been long overdue — to try and figure out how we can make…

On the recordFebruary 24, 2025
We want to do everything we can — and I think this has been long overdue — to try and figure out how we can make government work more efficiently, cost the taxpayers less, and make sure that they get a good return on the tax dollars that they spend in this country.
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John Thune
Republican · South Dakota

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Thune emphasizes the need for efficient government spending and respect for federal workers.

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