Thune: Health Care 101: How Democrats’ Policies Fail Patients and Families

Criticized Democrats' ACA tax credit extension proposal as creating fraud, waste and higher costs.

“[A] three-year extension without reforms, and furthermore, a three-year extension that actually backtracks on some of the reforms that have been made earlier – and that also is in Democrats’ bill – creates more fraud, more waste, more abuse, higher prices, and a higher cost for the American taxpayer.”

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Thune: Republicans Offer Better, More Affordable Health Care Solutions for Americans

Stated Republicans offer better health care solutions and criticized Democrat proposal on COVID bonuses.

“But the fact of the matter is that as long as we have been talking about this subject – and again, they drug us through a 43-day government shutdown in order to do this – just in the last week, the Government Accountability Office came out with a finding and an audit that they did.”

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Thune on Republicans’ Historic Investments to Secure the Border

Touted Republican border security investments and criticized Biden administration's immigration policies.

“And Republicans will continue to work to ensure that they have everything they need to get the job done.”

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Thune: Even Democrats Admit Obamacare Has Failed

Criticized Affordable Care Act as failed policy based on Democratic colleagues' statements.

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Thune: Senate Overcomes Historic Democrat Blockade to Confirm President Trump’s Nominees

Announced Senate confirmed 314 Trump nominees, with over 400 expected after pending package.

“And when the Senate returns in January, I look forward to continuing to confirm additional members of the president’s team, so that he can continue to do the job to which he was elected by the American people.”

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Thune Joins the Ruthless Podcast

Discussed Republicans' 2026 messaging on border security, safety, and economic policy.

“People are … looking for new and better opportunities to get ahead, and we want to do everything we can to make that possible for them. Part of it is creating those better-paying jobs, better benefits, and obviously having … a kind of economic activity out there that allows companies to invest and grow and expand.”

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Thune: Republicans Delivered Tax Relief for Working Families

Announced Senate Republicans extended 2017 tax relief provisions set to expire.

“And hardworking Americans can be assured that Republicans will continue to work to enhance affordability, expand opportunity, and increase prosperity.”

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Thune Sets the Record Straight on Democrats’ Health Care Spin

Defended Republican health care record against Democratic criticism on Senate floor.

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Thune: Republicans Continue to Deliver for Working Families

Stated Republicans are delivering for working families and processing nominees to fill administration positions.

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Thune: Republicans Restore Common Sense to Federal Regulation

Criticized Democratic philosophy of expanding government and federal regulation.

“Republicans are continuing our efforts to get government out of the way and to bring down costs for the American people.”

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Thune on the Horrific Attack on National Guard Members

Expressed condolences for National Guard member killed and wounded in Washington, D.C. attack.

“And I’m praying for Staff Sergeant Wolfe’s full and swift recovery.”

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Thune: After Shutdown Turbulence, Air Travel Modernization Is Ready for Takeoff

Praised air travel resumption after government shutdown ended before Thanksgiving.

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Thune: Regular Order Is the Path to a Stronger, Safer America

Stated that regular order is the path to a stronger, safer America.

“So, that’s what we intend to be working on over the course of the next several weeks, and I’m hopeful we’ll have more progress to report.”

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Thune: Back to Regular Order

Spoke on Senate floor about need for strong military and defense investment.

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Thune: Americans Deserve Better Than Democrats’ Shutdown Dysfunction

Criticized Democrats for longest government shutdown in history and its economic damage.

“The American people deserve better than the past month and more … of Democrat-imposed misery.”

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Thune: The Schumer Shutdown Is Almost Over

Announced Senate passage of government funding bill to reopen government through January 30.

“And again, I ask all of my colleagues – on both sides of the aisle, of both parties – to make it possible for us to quickly pass this bill.”

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Thune: An End to the Schumer Shutdown Is Finally in Sight

Announced Senate passage of continuing resolution and appropriations bills to reopen government.

“And I look forward to passing the clean continuing resolution and appropriations bill package in the very near future.”

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Thune: Schumer Shutdown Day 39

Criticized Democratic proposal to reopen government as inadequate and called for clean continuing resolution.

“And I urge my colleagues to support a clean continuing resolution so we can start a real discussion to address their health care mess, get back to the regular appropriations process, and, above all, finally provide relief to the American people.”

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Thune Joins America’s Newsroom on Fox News

Thune criticized Democrats for rejecting a government funding proposal with ACA provisions.

“They want to sit down, meet with the president on a path forward, [and] he’s more than willing to do that. All those things are in play, but they can’t take yes for an answer, for fear. I mean, these people are scared spitless of their base, and that’s what’s happening. Yesterday was a bullying session.”

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Thune: Schumer Shutdown Day 38

Criticized Democratic senator's comments about 2026 election strategy during ongoing government shutdown.

“Caving without concessions would sap Democrats’ momentum and undercut the party’s support from its base.”

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Thune: Schumer Shutdown Day 37

Blamed Democrats for rejecting a clean funding resolution and causing the government shutdown.

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Thune: Schumer Shutdown Day 36

Criticized Democrats for prolonging government shutdown causing hardship to federal workers and food assistance recipients.

“How much longer are Democrats going to make the American people suffer?”

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Thune: Schumer Shutdown Day 35

Criticized Democrats for prolonging government shutdown into sixth week, citing harm to Americans.

“And while every day may be getting better for Senate Democrats, thanks to Senate Democrats every day is getting worse for the American people.”

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Thune on the Passing of Vice President Dick Cheney

Delivered remarks honoring former Vice President Dick Cheney following his death.

“Mr. President, my thoughts and prayers today are with his wife Lynne, with his two beloved daughters, and with his seven grandchildren.”

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Thune: Will Democrats Finally Take Yes for an Answer?

Called on Democrats to end government shutdown, saying Republicans have accommodated their concerns.

“That’s all it takes – five more Democrats, five Democrat senators with the courage to take on their political base and their leaders and to do what’s in the best interest the American people.”

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