U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today issued the following statement regarding the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ announcement that the economy added 201,000 jobs and unemployment rate remains at a low 3.9 percent. “Republicans came to Congress to make reforms that would grow the economy and get more Americans on the... Continue Reading
U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) today applauded the Senate’s passage of a modified version of their bipartisan Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act, legislation to eliminate the ambiguity that currently exists with licensure and malpractice insurance for covered sports medicine professionals traveling across state lines with an... Continue Reading
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today announced his selection of Jay and Sheri Buchholz of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and their family for the 2018 Angels in Adoption Award that is presented by the Congressional Coalition on Adoption, of which Thune is a member. This award recognizes the outstanding contributions... Continue Reading
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today issued the following statement after the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) overturned proposed tariffs on Canadian newsprint, which were causing significant harm to local newspapers throughout South Dakota. Thune, U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and U.S. Rep. Kristi Noem (R-S.D.) urged the ITC to... Continue Reading
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today paid tribute to his late colleague, Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), on the Senate floor. Thune’s remarks (as prepared for delivery): “Mr. President, in the wake of Senator John McCain’s death, I was particularly moved by the announcement that, in accordance with his wishes, he... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) issued the following statement regarding the passing of his friend and colleague, Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.): “Sen. McCain leaves behind a legacy as big as his personality,” said Thune. “As a son, midshipman, Navy captain, war hero, congressman, father, senator, and maverick, he’s... Continue Reading
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today discussed the strong state of the economy: 4.1 percent growth in the second quarter of 2018, unemployment at 3.9 percent – close to an 18-year low, record high small business optimism, and other great news thanks, in part, to Republican economic policies. Thune also... Continue Reading
U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) 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 57th annual Washington Week,... Continue Reading
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today released the following statement after meeting with Judge Brett Kavanaugh, President Trump’s nominee to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court: “After today’s meeting with Judge Kavanaugh, I am confident that the president’s nominee has exactly what it takes to defend the Constitution and call... Continue Reading
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) issued the following statement today after the Senate passed the John S. McCain 2019 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) conference report, sending it to the president’s desk for signature: “Our military is the best in the world, but restoring and maintaining readiness requires resources and... Continue Reading
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today discussed the president’s Supreme Court nominee, Judge Brett Kavanaugh, and the predictable hysteria that has come from Democrats who are trying to keep Kavanaugh from being confirmed by drawing from the same partisan, political playbook they tried to use against Justice Neil Gorsuch. Thune... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today issued the following statement regarding the Commerce Department’s announcement that the economy grew at a rate of 4.1 percent in the second quarter of 2018. “Our economy is thriving. Our strong economic growth is more evidence that Republicans’ pro-growth, pro-jobs agenda is... Continue Reading
