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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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Jul 19, 2023

Our South Dakota Senators, Mike Rounds and John Thune, who offered this Senate companion bill to restore our lands to 'Indian country' status with reference to our 1868 Treaty deserve our gratitude.

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Jul 19, 2023

Our South Dakota Senators, Mike Rounds and John Thune, who offered this Senate companion bill to restore our lands to 'Indian country' status with reference to our 1868 Treaty deserve our gratitude.

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Jul 18, 2023

Our South Dakota Senators, Mike Rounds and John Thune, who offered this Senate companion bill to restore our lands to 'Indian country' status with reference to our 1868 Treaty deserve our gratitude.

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Jun 15, 2023

There isn’t a high level of interest in doing anything on SALT

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May 11, 2023

I recently led the majority of my Republican colleagues on this committee requesting NTIA remove these unnecessary requirements from the $42.45 billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program or the BEAD Program.

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May 11, 2023

The High Cost Program within the FCC's Universal Service Fund has been critical in delivering broadband services to rural areas.

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May 11, 2023

The bipartisan Principle Universal Service has been a bedrock of our Nation's communications policies for nearly 90 years.

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May 11, 2023

For years I've called upon the Commission, both under Republican and Democrat leadership, to undertake a fundamental analysis of the program to determine if the program has been effective means of increasing subscribership among low-income…

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May 11, 2023

I recently led the majority of my Republican colleagues on this committee requesting NTIA remove these unnecessary requirements from the $42.45 billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program or the BEAD Program.

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May 11, 2023

I remain committed to ensuring Americans in all parts of the country have access to communication services comparable in quality and price to those in urban areas.

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May 11, 2023

The bipartisan Principle Universal Service has been a bedrock of our Nation's communications policies for nearly 90 years.

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May 11, 2023

The High Cost Program within the FCC's Universal Service Fund has been critical in delivering broadband services to rural areas.

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May 11, 2023

Fixing the contribution factor is much needed.

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May 10, 2023

As a member who represents a rural state, I remain committed to ensuring Americans in all parts of the country have access to communication services comparable in quality and price to those in urban areas.

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May 10, 2023

I recently led the majority of my Republican colleagues on this committee requesting NTIA remove these unnecessary requirements from the $42.45 billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program or the BEAD Program.

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May 10, 2023

The High Cost Program within the FCC's Universal Service Fund has been critical in delivering broadband services to rural areas.

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May 10, 2023

The bipartisan Principle Universal Service has been a bedrock of our Nation's communications policies for nearly 90 years.

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May 10, 2023

I've recently joined Senators Klobuchar, Moran, and Hickenlooper in reintroducing legislation to require the FCC to update the contribution system.

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May 10, 2023

It looks like a lot of Democratic campaign ads were written last night.

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May 3, 2023

In fact, key members of the Finance Committee, including Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Senator John Thune (R-SD), worked together to introduce this important legislation in the Senate.

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May 3, 2023

This legislation sought to simplify, streamline, and standardize prior authorization processes in the MA program.

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May 3, 2023

In fact, key members of the Finance Committee, including Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Senator John Thune (R-SD), worked together to introduce this important legislation in the Senate.

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May 3, 2023

This legislation sought to simplify, streamline, and standardize prior authorization processes in the MA program.

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May 2, 2023

I, along with Senator Klobuchar, are proposing to make in this bill, to make it a more effective working lands-oriented program in our farm policy.

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