Jul 15, 2015
I think it is important--you were talking about taxpayer dollars here--that we make sure that we are doing everything to see that they are spent wisely and well.
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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Jul 15, 2015
I introduced a bill that very simply would just require collaboration with local--with the state, local entities before these prescribed burns are initiated.
Jul 14, 2015
Mr. President, I wish to begin by taking a few moments to discuss the nuclear deal with Iran that was announced this morning. While I am still reviewing the intricacies of the deal, right now I am deeply skeptical that this agreement will…
Jul 8, 2015
Mr. President, I do want to compliment the HELP Committee and Senator Alexander, who chairs that committee, for the great work they have done in bringing the Every Child Achieves Act legislation to the floor of the Senate. This is long…
Jun 24, 2015
Mr. President, it has been said that there is nothing certain in life but death and taxes. I would suggest there is a third item that can be included in that saying, and that is bad news about ObamaCare, because if there is one thing that…
Jun 23, 2015
Mr. President, yesterday I missed Senate rollcall vote No. 217, the nomination of Peter V. Neffenger, of Ohio, to be an Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security, because of flight delay issues due to weather. Had I been here, I would have…
Jun 23, 2015
Madam President, last fall, Republicans promised that if we were elected to the majority, we would get Washington working. That wasn't a campaign slogan, that was a commitment. After 6 months of Republican control, I am proud to report we…
Jun 23, 2015
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Select Committee on Intelligence be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on June 23, 2015, at 2:30 p.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. subcommittee…
Jun 22, 2015
Thank you for the opportunity to appear today and provide an update on this important matter.
Jun 22, 2015
Promoting and ensuring vehicle safety is a responsibility shared by auto makers, suppliers, government and consumers.
Jun 22, 2015
Danger Behind the Wheel: The Takata Airbag Crisis and How to Fix Our Broken Auto Recall Process
Jun 17, 2015
We cannot just keep, as a matter of practice, borrowing money from the general fund and handing the bill to our children and grandchildren.
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