Thune: Democrats Have Abandoned Common Sense

Announced Senate votes on stock trading ban and ratepayer protection legislation.

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Thune: Republicans’ Rural Health Transformation Program Delivers Historic Investments in All 50 States

Announced $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program delivering investments across all 50 states.

“And I’m proud that Republicans are delivering for rural Americans.”

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Thune: Will Democrats Finally Take Yes for an Answer?

Criticized Democrats for blocking votes on financial services and permitting reform legislation.

“We’re going to give the Democrats a chance tomorrow to vote on that, and let’s hope they do the right thing, but we’re going to see what they want to do.”

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Thune: Republicans Help America’s Small Businesses Grow, Put More Money in Americans’ Pockets

Praised Republican tax reform for helping small businesses and putting money in Americans' pockets.

“We’re setting the conditions for a brighter future and keeping the American Dream alive and strong for future generations.”

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Thune: Democrats Are the Party of No

Criticized Democrats for obstructing presidential nominations and refusing bipartisan cooperation.

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Thune: Today’s Democrat Party Is the Proud Home of Socialism

Criticized Democratic Party for embracing socialism and government control.

“And so I ask again, Mr. President – why are Democratic Socialists finding a home in the Democrat Party?”

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Thune on Permitting Reform: Democrats Need to Take Yes for an Answer

Praised Republican achievements on border security, crime and tax relief.

“So those are the things that we’re going to be working on yet this week, and we’ll keep you posted as we know more on permitting reform, and Senator Capito will, I assume, have something to report on that pretty soon.”

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Thune: Democrats’ California Dreaming Is a Nightmare for Americans

Delivered Senate floor speech touting Republican legislative achievements and criticizing Democratic opposition.

“And that’s why so many Californians are moving to red states and leaving Democrats’ failed policies behind.”

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Thune: There’s No Place Like South Dakota

Thune delivered Senate floor remarks about visiting South Dakota communities and agriculture.

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Thune Discusses the Importance of Protecting College Sports and Athletes

Delivered Senate floor remarks on importance of protecting college sports.

“We have a responsibility to them to protect college sports so they can focus on their sport, their education, and their future.”

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Thune: Republicans Advance Senate Farm Bill While Democrats Continue to Put Politics Ahead of Producers

Praised Republicans for advancing Senate farm bill out of committee.

“A lot of hard work has gone into the Senate farm bill, and reporting the bill out of committee is an important step that pushes us closer to getting this critical legislation to the president’s desk”

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Thune: Congress Has Opportunities to Deliver More if Democrats Are Willing to Work

Said Congress has limited opportunity to pass Clarity Act if Democrats cooperate.

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Thune on the Clarity Act: Regulatory Certainty Is Key to American Leadership in Digital Assets

Praised GENIUS Act's light-touch digital asset regulation and market growth results.

“We should take the opportunity, Mr. President, before us to ensure this innovation happens right here in America and that the United States remains the leader in financial technology well into the future.”

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Thune: Republicans Are Keeping Our Promises and Delivering for Working Families

Praised Republican efforts to address inflation and immigration crises from Biden administration.

“And hardworking Americans will continue to be at the top of Republicans’ agenda.”

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Thune Reflects on 25th Anniversary of 9/11

Reflected on the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

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Thune Joins Martha MacCallum on Fox News, The Brian Kilmeade Radio Show, and The Hugh Hewitt Radio Show

Discussed Democrats' socialism and the SAVE America Act on media appearances.

“The Democrats in this country, in many cases, have gone so far left … They’ve embraced the socialist wing of their party, and that’s going to put them completely out of the mainstream with the American people.”

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Thune: Senate Republicans Deliver for the American People

Senate Majority Leader highlighted Republican legislative achievements including tax cuts and border security.

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Thune Joins America’s Newsroom on Fox News

Criticized Democratic policies on socialism and promoted Republican tax and energy agenda.

“If you look at the policies when it comes to taxes and regulations and energy and all the things that Republicans are delivering on for the American people, our goal and objective is to have more money in people’s pockets, and they will as a result of the policies we put in place.”

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Delegation Encourages Administration to Quickly Approve Disaster Declaration for Central South Dakota

Urged President Trump to approve disaster declaration for central South Dakota storm damage.

“We support the state’s request and urge you to approve a major disaster declaration, as soon as possible so that the necessary federal resources are available to assist the relevant areas of our state”

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Thune: Democrats Put Politics Ahead of Producers and Rural America at Senate Farm Bill Markup

Criticized Democrats for blocking farm bill including year-round E15 fuel sales provision.

“Democrats’ refusal to support the farm bill and year-round E15 is deeply disappointing and only creates more uncertainty for South Dakota’s farmers and ranchers”

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Thune: Farm Bill to Provide Real Support and Certainty for South Dakota Farmers and Ranchers

Praised the Agriculture Committee's five-year farm bill as supporting farmers and ranchers.

“And America’s producers can be confident that their needs will always be at the top of my list.”

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Thune’s Big Tech Algorithm Transparency Bill Unanimously Approved by Committee

Applauded committee's unanimous passage of his bipartisan bill requiring algorithm transparency on internet platforms.

“Consumers deserve more transparency when it comes to how social media and other internet platforms use algorithms to amplify or suppress content on their services”

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Thune: Republicans’ Working Families Tax Cuts Law Is Delivering for Hardworking Americans

Praised Republicans' tax cuts law for delivering benefits to working families.

“And we are going to continue to build on the Working Families Tax Cuts to expand opportunity and make life more affordable for hardworking Americans.”

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Thune: Congress Has Important Work Ahead, Starting With Government Funding

Stated Congress must prioritize government funding and confirm presidential nominations.

“We had a discussion about some of them at lunch, and we’ll continue to have those conversations and figure out, as we attempt, at least, to get these things stacked up and get as many things done as possible that we stay on pace to do that.”

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Thune on the Senate’s Historic Confirmation Pace

Praised Senate's historic confirmation pace and bipartisan continuing resolution.

“And we’re going to continue to ensure that nominees are confirmed in a timely fashion, and that the president is able to have his team in place.”

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