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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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May 18, 2015

This Senator feels like we ought to get budget certainty and repeal sequestration.

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May 18, 2015

We must ensure that our defense interests are not harmed by removing the government from air traffic control.

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May 18, 2015

The Department of Defense has visited me, and they do not want any of this privatization.

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May 13, 2015

I think it is fair to say in agriculture today that the margins are slim to nonexistent.

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May 13, 2015

We have got an awful lot of burdensome reporting requirements, unnecessary over-regulation.

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May 13, 2015

I hope that as we work through reauthorization this year, that we focus and get answers to questions about CFTC rulemaking.

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May 13, 2015

I am sure this Congress is not willing to delegate its authority, or our authority, to the Financial Stability Board or anyone else.

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May 12, 2015

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 May 12, 2105, at 9:30 a.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it…

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May 12, 2015

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support of the Committee on Armed Services be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on May 12, 2015, at 2 p.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER…

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May 12, 2015

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Subcommittee on Personnel of the Committee on Armed Services be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on May 12, 2015, at 5:30 p.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it…

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May 12, 2015

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities of the Committee on Armed Services be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on May 12, 2015, at 3:30 p.m. The PRESIDING…

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May 12, 2015

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Select Committee on Intelligence be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on May 12, 2015, at 2:30 p.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. subcommittee…

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