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Thune lines up second big nominees package

On tap are picks for NOAA, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and other energy and environment agencies.
The Daily Signal

Thune Defends Justice System Amid Comey Indictment, Urges Trust in Legal Process

While it’s a “highly charged time” in America, our judicial system is in place for a reason, reminded John Thune Sunday.

Thune says Republicans open to conversations about Obamacare – but not tied to stopgap funding bill

Senate Majority Leader John Thune said Wednesday he is open to discussing enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies – a priority ...
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John Thune praises tariffs as he admits farmers have 'big harvest' with 'no place to go'

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) praised President Donald Trump's tariffs even as he admitted that farmers in his ...

Thune says ‘no reason’ for shutdown, Schumer has to come to the table

SD, says Dem leaders are holding federal government ‘hostage’ and harming American people as shutdown looms on ‘Special ...
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Thune says mass shutdown firings don't "have to happen"

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) said that the White House's threatened firings if a government shutdown proceeds ...

Thune says to expect ‘explosive’ oversight hearings on Trump’s powers

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) says Senate Republicans will conduct thorough oversight of President Trump’s use of executive power and predicted there could be additional “explosive” ...

Schumer pushes for ‘real’ negotiations ahead of White House meeting

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, however, reiterated that a potential healthcare deal should come after a short-term ...