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John Thune: “There's been enough uncertainty this last year, and, you know, unfortunately, I think through two government shutdowns…”

On the recordAugust 4, 2026
There's been enough uncertainty this last year, and, you know, unfortunately, I think through two government shutdowns that extended for a long period of time, it's better for everybody if there's predictability, certainty.
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John Thune
Republican · South Dakota

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Discussing the need for government funding certainty.

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