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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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Mar 30, 2023

I would blow up this whole model of the supply chain, because I think it is an antiquated model.

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Mar 30, 2023

The dynamics of 340B are complicated as well. There is a lot going on with contract pharmacies right now.

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Mar 30, 2023

I would blow up this whole model of the supply chain, because I think it is an antiquated model.

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Mar 29, 2023

I think this will be a big part of this FAA reauthorization.

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Mar 29, 2023

There's a need for this and it seems like we've gotten kind of behind the eight ball.

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Mar 29, 2023

As the next FAA reauthorization approaches, modernizing the Nation's air traffic control system, including through the implementation of next gen, must remain a top priority.

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Mar 29, 2023

I believe that a clear framework for such operations is critical to the safety and efficiency of the NAS.

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Mar 29, 2023

I think this will be a big part of this FAA reauthorization.

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Mar 29, 2023

There's a need for this and it seems like we've gotten kind of behind the eight ball.

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Mar 29, 2023

I believe that a clear framework for such operations is critical to the safety and efficiency of the NAS.

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Mar 29, 2023

As the next FAA reauthorization approaches, modernizing the Nation's air traffic control system, including through the implementation of next gen, must remain a top priority.

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Mar 29, 2023

Just last week, Secretary Buttigieg asked airlines to cut their schedules in New York by 10 percent because the FAA couldn't keep up with the traffic.

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Mar 29, 2023

I would blow up this whole model of the supply chain, because I think it is an antiquated model.

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Mar 29, 2023

The whole idea of 340B is to get 50 percent of the drug costs as a profit back to the hospitals.

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Mar 28, 2023

I believe that a clear framework for such operations is critical to the safety and efficiency of the NAS.

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Mar 28, 2023

As the next FAA reauthorization approaches, modernizing the Nation's air traffic control system, including through the implementation of next gen, must remain a top priority.

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Mar 28, 2023

There's a need for this and it seems like we've gotten kind of behind the eight ball.

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Mar 28, 2023

I think this will be a big part of this FAA reauthorization.

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Mar 23, 2023

It has got to be about results, and ultimately, to me at least, when you look at the number of free trade agreements China has...

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Mar 23, 2023

I again strongly urge USTR to be more ambitious to bolster America's presence in the region.

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Mar 23, 2023

I strongly, strongly encourage USTR and the President to make a trade deal with UK, one of our closest allies, a top priority.

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Mar 23, 2023

I again strongly urge USTR to be more ambitious to bolster America's presence in the region.

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Mar 23, 2023

It has got to be about results, and ultimately, to me at least, when you look at the number of free trade agreements China has...

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Mar 23, 2023

I strongly, strongly encourage USTR and the President to make a trade deal with UK, one of our closest allies, a top priority.

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Mar 22, 2023

It seems to me at least that is a fundamental--one of the issues, I think, that has come out of this...

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