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SD Senator John Thune; Republicans Ready to Lead

SD Senator John Thune; Republicans Ready to Lead

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South Dakota Senator John Thune says the Senate should plan on an aggressive agenda next year.
Thune, in a speech on the Senate floor, says he hopes the next session can be more productive….

Thune says Senate republicans are developing their priorities, focused on improving the economy……

Thune says Congress has to take a closer look at the growing national debt, now close to nineteen trillion dollars……

Thune is the number three republican in the Senate, and Chairman of the Commerce Committee.

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