John Thune: “I want to thank you and Senator Hatch for holding this very important hearing.”

It's an economic frustration.

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.

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.