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, the theme in the Senate this week is common sense. “Today we’ll be voting on two eminently commonsense pieces of legislation –... Continue Reading
Click here 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): “I said a couple of weeks ago that we had a big, but limited, opportunity to get some really consequential things... 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, we’re coming to the end of the first year of the Rural Health Transformation Program. “This multi-year initiative, created in Republicans’ Working... Continue Reading
Having grown up in Murdo, I know firsthand both the joys and the challenges of life in rural South Dakota. Everything from package delivery to internet reliability can be more difficult far outside a major city, and whether it’s fixing rural roads, expanding broadband, or ensuring access to critical services... Continue Reading
There’s no doubt that the Democrat Party has moved left in recent years, but lately the party has taken a step further toward full-blown socialism. New York City’s mayor – a self-proclaimed democratic socialist – might be the most notable example, but he’s far from alone. Around the country, socialists... Continue Reading
It’s harvest season in South Dakota, and once again combines are rolling across fields to bring in this year’s crop. Farmers work hard all year, but harvest time really shows their strength and work ethic, and I’m grateful to the South Dakota farmers who are working overtime out in the... Continue Reading
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