John Thune: “I look forward to Kennedy being a partner to Congress on some very important issues, including chronic disease.”

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

It shouldn't be paid for with taxpayer dollars.

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

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.