Congress returns to Washington this week in hopes of reaching agreements on important issues before the end of the fiscal year on September thirtieth.
South Dakota Senator John Thune says they have made progress on spending bills..
Thune says there are a number of other important issues that will be in front of them….
Thune says it will take a big effort to get it done….
The Senate was in session for a number of days in August, while the House has been out since late July.
