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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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Apr 12, 2016

Mr. President, I rise today to address the Senate's ongoing effort to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration. The bill before us today was described in the Washington Post as ``one of the most passenger-friendly FAA…

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Apr 12, 2016

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support of the Committee on Armed Services be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on April 12, 2016, at 2:30 p.m. The PRESIDING…

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Apr 12, 2016

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Subcommittee on Federal Spending Oversight and Emergency Management of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on…

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Apr 12, 2016

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities of the Committee on Armed Services be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on April 12, 2016, at 2:30 p.m. The PRESIDING…

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Apr 12, 2016

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Select Committee on Intelligence be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on April 12, 2016, at 2:30 p.m., in room SH-219 of the Hart Senate Office Building. The PRESIDING…

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Apr 12, 2016

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate, on April 12, 2016, at 10 a.m., in room SD- 430 of the Dirksen Senate Office…

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Apr 12, 2016

Mr. President. I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Finance be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on April 12, 2016, at 10:15 a.m., in room SD-215 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building, to conduct a hearing…

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Apr 12, 2016

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Foreign Relations be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on April 12, 2016, at 10 a.m., to conduct a hearing entitled ``The Spread of ISIS and Transitional…

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Apr 11, 2016

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate resume consideration of H.R. 636 and that the following amendments be called up and reported by number: Cassidy amendment No. 3476, as modified; Inhofe amendment No. 3492, as modified…

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Apr 11, 2016

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate now vote on these amendments, as well as the Bennet amendment No. 3524, as modified with the changes at the desk, all en bloc. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so…

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Apr 11, 2016

Mr. President, I know of no further debate on these amendments. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question occurs on agreeing to the amendments en bloc. The amendments (Nos. 3476, as modified; 3492, as modified; 3500; 3526; 3535; 3621; 3620…

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Apr 11, 2016

Mr. President, 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 8:18 p.m., adjourned until Tuesday, April 12…

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