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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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May 16, 2017

Members of Congress currently investigating league practices regarding concussions should not accept campaign contributions from league Political Action Committees or team owners while such investigations are pending.

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May 15, 2017

The inclusion of a number of CONNECT for Health Act provisions in the CHRONIC Care Act is a step toward improving beneficiary access to timely and effective health care.

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May 15, 2017

I would encourage the other members of the Senate Commerce Committee to cosponsor the PHIT Act.

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May 15, 2017

I rise to voice my strong support for the nomination of Jeff Rosen to be the next Deputy Secretary of Transportation. Mr. Rosen has had a long and distinguished career in transportation policy and public service. He is currently a partner…

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May 15, 2017

I am pleased with the progress that we have made so far with the bipartisan CHRONIC Care Act.

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May 15, 2017

I would like to thank Chairman Thune for being the lead sponsor of the bill in the Senate

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May 15, 2017

I want to thank you and Senator Wyden for holding this important hearing.

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May 10, 2017

CCD has just destroyed beehives all across the country, and the losses that our bee producers are incurring continue to mount and to pile up.

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May 8, 2017

it has been said that nothing is certain but death and taxes. To that, nowadays, we might add bad news about ObamaCare because if there is one thing we can count on, it is bad news about this fatally flawed law--high premium costs, huge…

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May 8, 2017

I am honored to speak tonight after casting my vote to confirm Dr. Heather Wilson as Secretary of the Air Force. I have known Heather for nearly 20 years and submit that President Trump could not have selected a more qualified candidate to…

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May 3, 2017

I hope all of the attention that is now being paid to the treatment of passengers will lead to long-term and meaningful improvements in the passenger experience.

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May 3, 2017

If there's anything positive in all this, I think it's the fact that many airlines seem to be changing policies as a result of some internal reviews and some self-examination.

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May 3, 2017

Safety is still the paramount consideration in air travel, and the current level of safety is something of which we all can be proud.

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May 2, 2017

the past 8 years have been tough on Americans. Despite the fact that the recession officially ended in June of 2009, the economy never really rebounded. President Obama presided over the weakest economic recovery in 60 years. His…

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Apr 25, 2017

if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that it stand adjourned under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 5:44 p.m., adjourned until Wednesday, April 26, 2017, at 9:30…

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Apr 25, 2017

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of S. Res. 142, submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as…

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Apr 25, 2017

I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, and the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection…

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Apr 25, 2017

I ask unanimous consent that applicable committees be discharged from further consideration of and the Senate now proceed to the immediate consideration of the following resolutions en bloc: S. Res. 105, S. Res. 122, S. Res. 128, S. Res…

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Apr 25, 2017

I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 26; further, that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of proceedings be…

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Apr 25, 2017

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 141, submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A…

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Apr 25, 2017

I ask unanimous consent that the resolutions be agreed to, the preambles, where applicable, be agreed to, and the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table, all en bloc. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it…

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Apr 25, 2017

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 140, submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A…

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Apr 25, 2017

I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to and the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The…

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Apr 25, 2017

it is no surprise that the economy continues to be one of the top issues on the minds of Americans. The 8 years of the Obama administration were characterized by weak economic growth, a dearth of jobs and opportunities, and almost…

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Apr 25, 2017

I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, and the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection…

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