Apr 2, 2014
I thank my colleague from Missouri. Senator Blunt and I have, as he said, worked very hard when it comes to the overreach of government agencies and the burdens of regulations, the cost of regulations and what that is doing to a lot of…
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 2, 2014
I thank the Senator from Wyoming for his observations about health care and more particularly about jobs. We are talking about a 13th extension now of unemployment insurance benefits which, in my view, does treat a symptom, but it doesn't…
Apr 1, 2014
Mr. President, I come to the floor today to talk about jobs. Once again, this week the Senate is taking up an extension of unemployment benefits, which will be the 13th such extension since 2008. Arguably, of course, we came out of an…
Mar 27, 2014
Mr. President, yesterday the Democrats in the Senate held a news conference in which they rolled out their agenda, which has been described differently by different news organizations. The headline from the Washington Examiner said…
Mar 25, 2014
Mr. President, I come to the floor to discuss the fourth anniversary of ObamaCare. Four years ago this past Sunday the President signed his health care legislation into law. The measure was jammed through Congress on a party-line vote…
Mar 11, 2014
It is reducing Americans' health care choices, and it is encouraging employers to cut hours and benefits. Our health care system may have needed reform, but this was not the way to do it. Even the President's strongest supporters are…
Mar 11, 2014
Madam President, I want to compliment my colleagues from Wyoming and Texas for talking about the issues that are important to the American people. People in this country care about jobs and the economy. I think one of the reasons there…
Mar 6, 2014
Mr. President, I, too, want to lend my voice--after listening to the discussion that just occurred on the floor--because I don't think there is any group of Americans who are more deserving of our support than the men and women who have…
Mar 6, 2014
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to speak for up to 12 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
Mar 5, 2014
The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from Texas (Mr. Cornyn). Further, if present and voting, the Senator from Texas (Mr. Cornyn) would have voted ``nay.'' The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there any other Senators in the…
Mar 5, 2014
The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from Texas (Mr. Cornyn). Further, if present and voting, the Senator from Texas (Mr. Cornyn) would have voted ``aye.'' The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Brown). Are there any other Senators…
Mar 5, 2014
The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from Texas (Mr. Cornyn). Further, if present and voting, the Senator from Texas (Mr. Cornyn) would have voted ``yea.'' The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there any other Senators in the…
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