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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 7, 2016

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 3 p.m., Monday, April 11; that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of proceedings be…

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Apr 7, 2016

Mr. President, finally, I ask unanimous consent to set aside the pending amendment in order to call up the following amendments: Casey-Toomey No. 3458, as modified; Heller No. 3495; and Bennet No. 3524. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there…

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Apr 7, 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 5:06 p.m., adjourned until Monday, April 11, 2016…

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Apr 6, 2016

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Environment and Public Works be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on April 6, 2016, at 10 a.m., in room SD-406 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building, to conduct…

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Apr 6, 2016

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the committee- reported substitute amendment be agreed to, the bill, as amended, be read a third time and passed, and the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table. The…

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Apr 6, 2016

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of Calendar No. 387, S. 1638. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as…

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Apr 6, 2016

Mr. President, just a little earlier today, the Senate moved to proceed to the FAA reauthorization bill. My hope is that we-- the distinguished Senator from Florida, who is the ranking member on the Commerce Committee, and I--will move to…

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Apr 6, 2016

I further 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…

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Apr 6, 2016

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 9:30 a.m., Thursday, April 7; that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of proceedings…

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Apr 6, 2016

Mr. President, I call up amendment No. 3512. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from South Dakota [Mr. Thune] proposes an amendment numbered 3512 to amendment No. 3464.

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Apr 6, 2016

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To require the FAA Administrator to consider the…

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Apr 6, 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 6, 2016, at 2:15 p.m., to conduct a hearing entitled ``The Strategic Implications of the U.S…

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