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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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Jun 4, 2015

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Subcommittee on Regulatory Affairs and Federal Management of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on June 4…

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Jun 4, 2015

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on Oversight, Agency Action, Federal Rights, and Federal Courts be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on June 4, 2015, at 2 p.m., in…

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Jun 2, 2015

The President rejected it then because, as he said, our economy could not handle the burden of its substantial price tag.

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Jun 2, 2015

The cost of a lower smog standard has hardly lessened and the hit this could have on manufacturing and other economic sectors nationwide would be unprecedented.

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Jun 2, 2015

The CASE Act simply requires EPA to determine the impact of new clean air standards on the economy and jobs.

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Jun 2, 2015

When businesses are restrained by regulatory overreach, they cannot expand, jobs are put at risk and innovation is stifled.

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Jun 2, 2015

Madam President, I, too, wish to congratulate my colleague from South Dakota, Senator Rounds, because he has already been a great leader on this subject. As a successful two-term Governor, a leader in our State legislature, he was a…

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Jun 2, 2015

The bipartisan CASE Act strikes a balance between economic growth and environmental progress.

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Jun 2, 2015

Mr. President, I hope our colleagues in the Senate and the American people are listening to this discussion because there isn't anything that is more important than defending our country. The debate we are having in the Senate today is…

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May 22, 2015

Mr. President, I rise today to speak to the evolving situation in the Middle East. I have grave concerns, as do a majority of Americans, with the President's handling of the current situation in that region of the world. Under this…

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May 19, 2015

Madam President, this week we are considering legislation that could have real importance for our country over the next several years on the economic front and also on the national security front. That legislation is trade promotion…

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