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John Thune

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John Randolph Thune is an American politician serving as the senior United States senator from South Dakota since 2005. A member of the Republican Party, Thune has been a prominent figure in national politics, focusing on issues such as immigration enforcement, border security, and federal worker compensation. He has played a significant role in shaping Republican policy in Congress and has been involved in various legislative initiatives throughout his tenure.

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Feb 23, 2021

I know you heard about 340B a few times yesterday, so I will try to keep this quick. But to me, the key to 340B is that it enables hospitals and covered entities to provide community benefits that otherwise may not be available.

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Feb 23, 2021

in his inaugural address, President Biden spoke about his desire to unify. He said this: Today, on this January day, my whole soul is in this: bringing America together, uniting our people, uniting our nation. Admirable words, but words…

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Feb 23, 2021

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Kentucky (Mr. Paul) and the Senator from Pennsylvania (Mr. Toomey). The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The yeas and nays…

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Feb 23, 2021

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Kentucky (Mr. Paul) and the Senator from Pennsylvania (Mr. Toomey). The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Lujan). Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The result…

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Feb 22, 2021

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Tennessee (Mrs. Blackburn), the Senator from Kansas (Mr. Moran), the Senator from Kentucky (Mr. Paul), and the Senator from Pennsylvania (Mr. Toomey). The yeas and nays…

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Feb 22, 2021

I think $1.9 trillion on top of the almost $5 trillion that we have already done has the potential to create lots of disruptions in an economy that we are trying to get back on its feet, and perhaps could do more harm than good.

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Feb 10, 2021

They were very effective. They had a strong, strong presentation put together in a way that I think makes it pretty compelling. I think they`ve done a good job connecting the dots.

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Feb 8, 2021

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Wyoming (Mr. Barrasso), the Senator from North Carolina (Mr. Burr), the Senator from Oklahoma (Mr. Inhofe), the Senator from Kansas (Mr. Moran), the Senator from Kentucky (Mr…

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Feb 4, 2021

I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The clerk will call the roll. The bill clerk called the roll. The result was announced--yeas 52, nays 48, as…

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Feb 4, 2021

I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The clerk will call the roll. The senior assistant bill clerk called the roll. The result was announced--yeas 57…

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Feb 4, 2021

one significant thing we could do to provide genuine relief to Americans is to address the tax situation facing remote and mobile workers, like the medical professionals who travel from other States to help during the COVID crisis who now…

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Feb 4, 2021

I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The clerk will call the roll. The legislative clerk called the roll The result was announced--yeas 50, nays 50, as…

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Feb 4, 2021

I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The clerk will call the roll. The legislative clerk called the roll The result was announced--yeas 50, nays 50, as…

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Feb 4, 2021

in his victory speech and in his inauguration address, President Biden pledged to be a President for all Americans. He said: I pledge to be a President who seeks not to divide, but to unify. Who doesn't see Red and Blue states, but a…

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Feb 4, 2021

I thank the Senator from Ohio, and I would ask that this amendment be adopted by voice. Vote on Amendment No. 52, As Modified The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the amendment. The amendment (No. 52), as modified, was…

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Feb 4, 2021

I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The yeas and nays are ordered. I recognize the Senator from Vermont.

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Feb 4, 2021

I ask unanimous consent that my amendment No. 52 be called up, as modified, and reported by number. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the amendment by number. The bill clerk read as follows: The Senator from South Dakota [Mr…

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Feb 4, 2021

I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The clerk will call the roll. The senior assistant bill clerk called the roll. The result was announced--yeas 50…

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Feb 4, 2021

I ask for the yeas and nays. The VICE PRESIDENT. The question is on agreeing to the amendment. Is there a sufficient second? There is a sufficient second. The clerk will call the roll. The senior assistant legislative clerk called the roll…

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Feb 4, 2021

I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the text of the bill was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: S. 218 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives…

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Feb 4, 2021

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator is recognized. Biden Administration

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Feb 4, 2021

I think it's in his best interest not to testify, and I think most of the senators on both sides would like to expedite this.

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Feb 3, 2021

I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the text of the bill was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: S. 189 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives…

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Feb 3, 2021

a few minutes ago, I had the opportunity to pay my respects to U.S. Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, who lies in honor right now in the Capitol Rotunda. By all accounts, Brian Sicknick decided early on that he wanted to be a police…

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Feb 3, 2021

Did they want to be the party of limited government fiscal responsibility, free markets, peace through strength and pro-life or do they want to be the party of conspiracy theories and QAnon?

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