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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 6, 2016

Mr. President, for the information of all Senators, we expect votes on pending amendments to the FAA bill during tomorrow's session of the Senate and will notify offices when they are scheduled. ____________________

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Apr 6, 2016

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Special Committee on Aging be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on April 6, 2016, at 2:30 p.m., in room SD-106 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building to conduct a hearing…

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Apr 6, 2016

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, Subcommittee on Rural Development and Energy, be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on April 6, 2016, at 10 a.m. in room…

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Apr 6, 2016

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on April 6, 2016, at 2 p.m., in SR-428A of the Russell Senate Office Building, to…

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Apr 6, 2016

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Subcommittee on Seapower of the Committee on Armed Services be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on April 6, 2016, at 2 p.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is…

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Apr 5, 2016

Mr. President, I rise to address last month's tragic terror attacks in Brussels and Istanbul by ISIS. It is critical for the Senate to consider these significant events as we get back to work on bills enhancing security and setting…

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Apr 5, 2016

The threat from ISIS, Al Qaeda, and their sympathizers is real, and we must ensure that sound policies are in place to enhance security and prevent these deadly attacks.

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Apr 4, 2016

it would set a dangerous precedent.

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Mar 14, 2016

Technological advancements are progressing at a rapid pace and fully self-driving cars will be here sooner than we think.

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Mar 14, 2016

Combatting drunk driving has been a particular priority for me.

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Mar 14, 2016

Automated vehicles have the potential to reduce that number dramatically.

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Mar 9, 2016

Mr. President, over the last 20 years we have seen incredible advancements in computing, telecommunications, and information technology. The United States has led the world in this innovation thanks to our brilliant entrepreneurs…

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