US Senator John Thune (R-SD)
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Senator Thune invites college students for fall internships across multiple offices
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) is currently seeking college students to serve as fall interns in his office in Washington, D.C., as well as in his offices in Aberdeen, Rapid City, and Sioux Falls.
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Senator Thune criticizes economic impact of Biden administration's policies
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) addressed the Senate floor today, discussing the ongoing economic difficulties faced by Americans, which he attributes to what he calls Democrats' reckless spending policies. Thune emphasized that prices have continued to rise under President Biden's administration, affecting a range of everyday expenses from groceries and air conditioning to summer camp fees and cookouts.
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Thune urges swift passage of increased defense spending bill
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) addressed the Senate Republican leadership press conference today, advocating for the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to increase defense spending by more than $25 billion above the president’s budget request. Thune called on Majority Leader Schumer to expedite bringing the bill to the floor and allow a comprehensive amendment process.
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Senator Thune's Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act blocked by Democrats
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today attempted to pass his Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, legislation that would guarantee medical care for babies who are born alive after an attempted or botched abortion. However, Democrats objected to the proposal.
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Senator Thune criticizes Democrats' focus on 'show votes' ahead of elections
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) addressed the Senate floor today, criticizing Senate Democrats for prioritizing what he described as "show votes" over meaningful legislation. Thune accused Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of using these votes to gain political advantage ahead of the upcoming election.
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Senator Thune criticizes Democratic actions towards U.S. Supreme Court
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator John Thune (R-S.D.) addressed the Senate floor today, condemning Democrats' efforts to question the legitimacy of the U.S. Supreme Court. Thune emphasized that trust in the Supreme Court's independence is crucial and warned about the severe consequences of what he described as Democrats' unwarranted hysteria and threats directed at the court.
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Senator Thune urges focus on agriculture in upcoming farm bill
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) addressed the Senate floor today regarding the farm bill framework recently released by Senate Agriculture Committee Ranking Member John Boozman (R-Ark.). The framework aims to prioritize the needs of farmers and ranchers, addressing issues such as the farm safety net, crop insurance affordability, meat processing, and forest restoration.
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Thune and Vance demand answers on Biden administration's handling of asylum cases
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators John Thune (R-S.D.) and J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) have called on U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland to halt the processing of new amnesty cases following recent actions by the administration. The senators expressed concerns over reports indicating that more than 350,000 individuals have had their asylum cases closed without a decision since 2022.
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Senators urge abandonment of proposed regulation on AI-generated political ads
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators John Thune (R-S.D.), Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.), and Ted Cruz (R-Texas) have called on Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel to abandon a proposal they claim infringes on free political speech. In their letter, the senators argue that the FCC lacks broad authority over political advertising and that the proposal would place unreasonable burdens on local broadcasters and cable companies.
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Thune criticizes Democrats' legislative strategy as election-year politics
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) addressed the Senate floor today, criticizing Senate Democrats' strategy to force votes on bills that he argues are intended to score political points rather than become law. He specifically mentioned a bill that he claims threatens Americans’ conscience rights.
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Senator Thune criticizes Biden's handling of border security
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator John Thune (R-S.D.) addressed the Senate floor on June 4, 2024, criticizing President Biden's recent immigration executive order. Thune argued that the order is an attempt to obscure what he described as failed policies contributing to a worsening situation at the southern border.
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Senators urge increased timber harvesting in Black Hills National Forest
On May 29, 2024, U.S. Senators John Thune (R-S.D.) and Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) urged the Biden administration to increase timber harvesting targets in the Black Hills National Forest (BHNF). In a letter addressed to U.S. Forest Service (USFS) Chief Randy Moore, the senators criticized current forest management policies that they claim have reduced available trees for harvest and negatively impacted the health of BHNF. These policies, they argue, have led to sawmill closures and job losses for South Dakota timber workers.
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Senator Thune honors U.S. servicemembers ahead of Memorial Day
On May 23, 2024, U.S. Senator John Thune (R-S.D.) addressed the Senate floor to honor individuals who serve or have served in the United States military and to pay respects to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for the nation. Thune emphasized that recognizing American servicemembers, including South Dakota National Guardsmen and personnel at Ellsworth Air Force Base, would be incomplete without acknowledging their families.
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Senator Thune criticizes Biden's new student loan forgiveness plan
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator John Thune (R-S.D.) addressed the Senate floor today, criticizing the Biden administration’s new student loan debt transfer initiative. Thune argued that this latest measure would unfairly shift the burden of forgiving billions of dollars in student debt onto those without loans and fails to address the rising cost of higher education.
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Senator Thune criticizes Democrats' handling of southern border crisis
U.S. Senator John Thune (R-S.D.) addressed the Senate floor today regarding the ongoing situation at the southern border and criticized Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's recent actions, which he characterized as attempts to shift blame onto Republicans for what he described as a crisis created by President Biden.
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Thune urges withdrawal of new student loan debt transfer proposal
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) recently urged the U.S. Department of Education to withdraw its latest proposal to transfer student loan debt onto American taxpayers. The proposed rule by the Department of Education is projected to cost Americans an additional $147 billion, potentially increasing the total student loan debt transferred to taxpayers to as much as $1 trillion.
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South Dakota Federal District Judges receive Senate confirmation
U.S. Senators John Thune (R-S.D.) and Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) recently took to the Senate floor to extend their congratulations to Eric Schulte and Judge Camela Theeler, nominees for the U.S. District Court for the District of South Dakota, following their confirmation votes in the Senate. Both senators had previously introduced these nominees during the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on their nominations.
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Senator Thune honors law enforcement during National Police Week
U.S. Senator John Thune (R-S.D.) addressed the Senate floor to commemorate National Police Week and honor law enforcement officers and their families for their service. He particularly paid tribute to Moody County Chief Deputy Sheriff Ken Prorok, who tragically lost his life in the line of duty earlier this year.
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Senator Thune criticizes Biden's economic policies on Senate floor
U.S. Senator John Thune (R-S.D.) addressed the Senate floor regarding the April Consumer Price Index report, which indicated a 19.9 percent increase in prices since President Biden assumed office. In his remarks, Thune emphasized the persistent inflation and high prices, arguing that Democrats' plans to raise taxes would only intensify economic difficulties.
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Senator Thune criticizes Biden administration's regulatory policies
U.S. Senator John Thune (R-S.D.) recently addressed the Senate floor, expressing his concerns about the impact of the Biden administration's regulatory policies. Thune argued that these regulations have led to a surge in costs for families, farmers, and small business owners, and have also posed a threat to American energy security.