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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 26, 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.
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John Thune
Republican · South Dakota

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Thune supports efficient government but stresses respect for affected workers.

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