U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today called out Democrats for pursuing an irresponsible and reckless tax-and-spending spree that would significantly increase already high inflation and raise taxes on South Dakota families. Thune emphasized that Democrats’ massive government expansion would stifle economic growth and jeopardize individual liberty. Thune’s remarks (as... Continue Reading
U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.); Mike Crapo (R-Idaho.), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Finance; Pat Toomey (R-Pa.), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs; and fellow Senate Republicans, including every Republican member of the Senate Committee on Finance and Senate Committee on Banking,... Continue Reading
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today joined Good Morning America 3rd Hour to discuss the need for Democrats to raise the debt ceiling on their own as they pursue a $3.5 trillion reckless tax-and-spending spree. On Democrats’ ability to raise the debt ceiling alone: “We all believe here... Continue Reading
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today spoke on the Senate floor about legislation that would restrict states’ rights and grow the power of the federal government. Thune highlighted how Democrats’ misguided proposals would put the federal government in charge of elections and eliminate states’ pro-life laws. Thune’s remarks (as prepared... Continue Reading
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today joined “Your World With Neil Cavuto” to discuss Democrats’ reckless tax-and-spending spree and the need for them to increase the debt limit on their own. On Democrats’ push for massive government expansion and tax hikes: “[Democrats] run the whole government. They’ve got... Continue Reading
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today warned that the cost of the Democrats’ proposed $3.5 trillion tax-and-spending spree would ultimately fall on the backs of hard-working, middle-income families. Thune noted that Democrats continue to be unfazed by their reckless spending proposals and job-killing tax hikes. Excerpt of Thune’s remarks below: “Mr.... Continue Reading
U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.), a member of the Senate Committee on Finance, and Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Finance, today introduced the Recovering Fraudulent Claims Act. This legislation would establish the COVID-19 Unemployment Insurance Fraud Task Force to investigate alleged instances of fraud in the temporary... Continue Reading
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today called for Congress to conduct a thorough investigation into the Biden administration’s disastrous and chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan. With the nation having recently marked the 20th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, Thune reiterated that the service and sacrifice of those American troops who... Continue Reading
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today released the following statement reflecting on the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001: “Twenty years ago, the worst of the world was met by the best of America. Nearly 3,000 men and women lost their lives in the... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.), a longtime member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, Jon Tester (D-Mont.), Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), and Cory Booker (D-N.J.), today announced the American Beef Labeling Act, legislation that would reinstate mandatory country of origin labeling (MCOOL) for beef. This legislation, which will be formally introduced next week, would... Continue Reading
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today announced the annual statewide selection process for the United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) has begun. Two South Dakota high school juniors or seniors will join student delegates from around the country to participate in the USSYP’s 60th annual Washington Week, which will take place March... Continue Reading
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today vowed that Republicans will do everything in their power to defeat the Democrats’ reckless tax-and-spending spree as he spoke on the Senate floor against the Democrats’ budget resolution. Thune warned that the Democrats’ push to raise taxes and permanently expand the federal government will... Continue Reading
