Senator John Thune

Republican  •  South Dakota  •  5th Term  •  Sworn In 1997
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02/09/12
Senate GOP mulls 2012 strategy

...like the payroll tax, there’s a list of about 7 or 8 different issues that we face – that Republicans in the Senate face.” Sen. John T...

Source: The Politico
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02/08/12
S.D. Senator Touts Keystone XL Pip...

The contentious Keystone XL Oil Pipeline could become part of the debate on the senate floor over highway funding legislation, that accor...

Source: msnbc.com
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02/08/12
Senate GOP Discussing Legislative ...

“This is a religious rights issue.  This is a religious liberty issue.” Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., said the decision amounted to a “trampli...

Source: ABC News
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02/08/12
Senate GOP Discussing Response to ...

“This is a religious rights issue. This is a religious liberty issue.” Republican Sen. John Thune of South Dakota says the decision amoun...

Source: KGO-AM810
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02/08/12
Keystone could be part of Senate h...

John Thune, a senator from South Dakota who is the chairman of the Senate Republican Conference, told reporters the issue could rise agai...

Source: The Vancouver Sun
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02/08/12
Larson against W.H. on contraception

...decision again on Wednesday, calling for Obama to reverse the regulation. “I think they’ve awoken a sleeping giant,” Sen. John Thune (...

Source: The Politico
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02/08/12
John Boehner Demands Reversal Of N...

...on Wednesday that discussions are under way about a possible legislative response to the contraception rule, and Sen. John Thune (R-S....

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02/07/12
Daily Kos Elections Morning Digest...

John Thune, who went on to defeat Sen. Tom Daschle in 2004 by a slim margin), so this is a seat the GOP most certainly covets. As for Rou...

Source: DAILY KOS
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02/07/12
Bill Aims to Simplify 1099-Ks for ...

Rep. Aaron Schock, R-Ill., introduced the bill in the House on Feb. 1; Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., is set to propose a similar bill in the S...

Source: Reuters
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02/07/12
SEN. JOHN THUNE IS YOUR CANDIDATE,...

BRADENTYON, Fla. -- I am sorry that today Florida voters must decide among a group of men - who are all imperfect - which should be the n...

Source: American Reporter
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02/07/12
[WATCH]: Sen. Thune joins Cavuto o...

Quick Links. 'Forced' Choice Act Pension Transparency Senator John Thune Stimulus Bill Strip Health Care Provisions Way to Oblivion [WATC...

Source: admin
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02/05/12
Thune-Bag and Romney Robot in Vega...

and a devout Morman (whatever that means :( join forces in Vegas. Closer to the stage stood Romney-backing lawmakers, along for the ride ...

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02/05/12
[WATCH]: Senator John Thune Addres...

[WATCH]: Senator John Thune Addresses His Alternative Stimulus Plan on the Senate Floor. by admin on Sunday, February 5th, 2012 | Comment...

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02/05/12
[WATCH]: Sen. Thune joins FOX News...

Quick Links. 'Forced' Choice Act Pension Transparency Senator John Thune Stimulus Bill Strip Health Care Provisions Way to Oblivion [WATC...

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02/04/12
Daily Kos: Senate GOP debates whet...

John Thune. Sen. John Thune urges his colleagues to maybe give some thought to jobs, economy (Jonathan Ernst/Reuters). Suspend your disbe...

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02/04/12
AddictedToRadio.com – Senate GOP d...

Senate GOP debates whether it should bother having a governing agenda. AddictedToRadio February 4, 2012 0. Senate GOP debates whether it ...

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02/04/12
Senate GOP debates whether it shou...

Senate GOP debates whether it should bother having a governing agenda. Posted by admin on February 3rd, 2012. John Thune. Sen. John Thune...

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02/04/12
Protesters Rally At The Old Mesa C...

Jefferson Sessions [R, AL] Sen. Jeanne Shaheen [D, NH] Sen. Richard Shelby [R, AL] Sen. Olympia Snowe [R, ME] Sen. Debbie Ann Stabenow [D...

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02/04/12
[WATCH]: Thune: Delay of Keystone ...

Quick Links. 'Forced' Choice Act Pension Transparency Senator John Thune Stimulus Bill Strip Health Care Provisions Way to Oblivion [WATC...

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02/03/12
ACTION ITEM! Call your Senator and...

Sen. Roy Blunt, R-MO – Cosponsored on 8/2/2011; 2. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-FL –Cosponsored on 8/2/2011; 3. Sen. Kelly Ayotte, R-NH – Cosponso...

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