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U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today discussed the massive tax breaks for millionaires in the Democrats’ reckless tax-and-spending spree. Thune noted that middle-income, working families would be forced to fund the Democrats’ radical bill that would significantly expand the role of the federal government into their daily lives.   Thune’s remarks below (as prepared... Continue Reading

U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), ranking member of the Subcommittee on Communications, Media, and Broadband, today released the following statement in opposition to the nomination of Jessica Rosenworcel to serve a new five-year term beginning July 1, 2020 and as chair of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).   “I’ve said for... Continue Reading

U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.), a longtime member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, and Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), chairwoman of the Senate Agriculture Committee, applauded the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Risk Management Agency for implementing their recommendation to remove the arbitrary November 1 restriction for harvesting or grazing cover crops on prevented... Continue Reading

U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.), a longtime member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, and Jon Tester (D-Mont.) today led a bipartisan group of senators in urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to address a gap in coverage under the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees and... Continue Reading

U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today spoke on the Senate floor to defend the rights of the unborn. Thune noted that Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which the U.S. Supreme Court will hear this week, is the best opportunity to overturn Roe v. Wade, but regardless of the outcome,... Continue Reading

U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.), ranking member of the Subcommittee on Communications, Media, and Broadband, Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), and John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.) recently introduced bipartisan legislation to strengthen the funding mechanisms for the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Universal Service Fund (USF), which promotes universal access to broadband and other telecommunications services.   “It is crucial... Continue Reading

U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today joined his colleagues in urging the Federal Maritime Commission to reevaluate the new fees imposed for ocean carriers at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach that will be imposed starting November 22. The members expressed concerns that these increased shipping costs will... Continue Reading

U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today called out Democrats for ignoring the catastrophic crisis at the southern border and encouraging illegal immigration. Thune highlighted Democrats’ attempt to include full amnesty for illegal immigrants in their reckless tax-and-spending spree.     Thune’s remarks below (as prepared for delivery):    “Mr. President,... Continue Reading

U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) today urged U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Debra Haaland to increase funding for the Sisseston Wahpeton Oyate (SWO) Community and Justice Rehabilitation Center. The delegation stressed the need for a new police department headquarters within the... Continue Reading

U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today warned that Thanksgiving will be the most expensive in history as inflation causes Americans to spend more on everyday goods. Thune stressed that inflation will be made worse if Democrats are able to pass their reckless tax-and-spending spree.   Thune’s remarks below:   “This... Continue Reading

U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today discussed how Democrats have prioritized their reckless tax-and-spending spree over addressing the numerous crises they have created, which are impacting families in South Dakota and across the country. Thune noted that Democrats’ latest proposal would significantly increase the size of the federal government and expand its... Continue Reading