Senator John Thune issued the following statement today regarding President Obama’s $3.9 trillion budget proposal: “People across this country are facing very uncertain economic times that are forcing some to make very difficult decisions when it comes to their personal, family, and business budgets. During difficult times it should also... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune made the following statement today regarding a procedural move by the Senate Democrats to delay legislation to trim nearly $40 billion from the national deficit: “Today we saw the Democrats in the Senate play politics with the wellbeing of the American people. They used an obscure procedural... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune today voted in favor of the Deficit Reduction Act, which will reduce the national deficit by $35 billion. This bill, which passed 52-47, is the first deficit reduction bill since 1997. “I was proud today to vote in favor of a thoughtful package that reduces our nation’s... Continue Reading
