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SD Senator John Thune; No Attacks on the First Amendment

SD Senator John Thune; No Attacks on the First Amendment

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President Trump attacked NBC News following several stories he didn’t like and mentioned the possibility of challenging their broadcast licenses.
South Dakota Senator John Thune says they have learned not to over react…..

Thune is Chairman of the Commerce Committee, that has oversight of the Federal Communications Commission…….

Thune says the Presidents tweet was off base……

Thune says there is no basis for any threat to the First Amendment.

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