Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune’s remarks below (as delivered): “Mr. President, it’s been 100 days of the new Trump administration – and President Trump is delivering. “Run down elements of the Republican... Continue Reading
Click here or on the picture to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today spoke at a press conference with Senate Republican leadership: Thune’s remarks below (as delivered): “Good afternoon. “Today marks the 100th day of the Trump presidency, and I think it has been a... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Tina Smith (D-Minn.) today reintroduced the Strengthening Local Processing Act, legislation that would provide support to America’s small meat and poultry processors to help strengthen and upgrade their operations. The bill would give small meat processors more access to information that is critical to food... Continue Reading
Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune’s remarks below (as delivered): “Mr. President, before I begin, I want to mention Pope Francis, who died last Monday. “Since he became pope in 2013, Pope Francis captured... Continue Reading
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today released the following statement: “Pope Francis led a life of faithful witness to the Gospel,” said Thune. “He dedicated himself to spreading the Good News with joy, and he will be remembered as a humble servant of God and... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) today introduced the Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act, bipartisan legislation that would simplify and standardize state income tax collection for employees who travel outside of their home state for temporary work. Under current law, individuals and employers face different... Continue Reading
Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune’s remarks below (as delivered): “Mr. President, Saturday will mark 100 days of the 119th Congress – and the Republican majority here in the Senate. “And... Continue Reading
Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune’s remarks below (as delivered): “Mr. President, President Trump has made it clear that his foreign policy is centered on advancing America’s interests and keeping Americans safe. “And... Continue Reading
Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) joined Sean Hannity on Fox News. On the Senate’s first 100 days of the 119th Congress: “We did get the president’s Cabinet in place, the fastest rate in 20 years. We were in session for 10 consecutive... Continue Reading
Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune’s remarks below (as delivered): “Mr. President, over the last four years the Biden administration put our energy security on a dangerous trajectory. “The administration sharply restricted oil... Continue Reading
“[W] e’re excited about what we’ve gotten done so far, but we know there’s a lot more work to do, and we intend to work closely with President Trump and his team, with our counterparts in the House of Representatives, as together we move forward with an agenda that is a... Continue Reading
Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune’s remarks below (as delivered): “Madam President, on Saturday morning we took a major step forward on the Republican agenda by passing a budget resolution to lay the... Continue Reading
