Congress is in the midst of an extended August break, which began shortly after the 4th of July, and will return to Washington after Labor Day.
South Dakota Senator John Thune says it appears likely that most budget action will be put off……….

Thune, who is Chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee, says he has a number of bills that he would like to see move on…..

Thune says the inaction of Congress plays into the anger that many have toward Washington………….

Thune says he doesn’t expect a lame duck session of Congress after the election to be very productive either.