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JOHN THUNE

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Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) will serve as the Senate majority leader beginning in January 2025. The Pierre native began serving South Dakota in Washington as a representative in 1997. He assumed a Senate seat in 2005.

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U.S. representatives gather to vote for their new Speaker of the House on the first day of the new Congress at the U.S. Capitol in Washington
National
Trump's Republicans reelect Mike Johnson US House Speaker despite dissent
Johnson appeared to initially fall short of the majority, but two Republican opponents switched their votes to support him after lengthy negotiations.
Jan 3
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By  Bo Erickson, Richard Cowan and Katharine Jackson / Reuters
Republican U.S. Senator Thune speaks to the media after he was elected to become the next Senate Majority Leader, in Washington
U.S. Sen. John Thune elected as next majority leader for Republicans
Nov 13, 2024
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By  Jennifer Shutt and Ariana Figueroa / South Dakota Searchlight
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Lalley: John Thune is the new majority leader in the U.S. Senate
Nov 13, 2024
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By  Patrick Lalley
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12 times an election came down to a single point 鈥� or a single vote
Nov 5, 2024
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By  Alyssa Meier / Forum News Service

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Senate Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing in Washington
Minnesota
After breast cancer battle, Sen. Amy Klobuchar leads push to promote preventive care screenings
A bipartisan group of senators brought the legislation to raise awareness about preventive care after Americans postponed check-ups due to COVID-19.
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Regional senators vote along party lines at Trump impeachment trial
Minn., ND, SD senators don't break ranks.
Feb 13, 2021
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Sens. John Thune and Mike Rounds keep cards close to chest on impeachment vote
Both Sen. John Thune and Sen. Mike Rounds cast votes calling the Senate impeachment trial of Donald Trump "unconstitutional." But they've also spoken highly of Democratic trial managers, who argue the former president incited a riot.
Feb 12, 2021
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Upper Midwest politicians reflect on President Biden's inauguration
Minnesota's Democratic U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar delivered remarks at the ceremony, and the majority of members from Minnesota and the Dakotas were in attendance.
Jan 20, 2021

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U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., talks with local farmers about progress on the farm bill in Washington during a roundtable discussion Friday in East Grand Forks. photo by Eric Hylden/Grand Forks Herald
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Klobuchar, Hoeven among several senators telling USDA farmers need help during COVID-19
ST. PAUL -- U.S. Sens. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., and John Hoeven, R-N.D., are urging the Trump Administration to support rural America during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly for farmers who produce the nation's food supply.
Apr 3, 2020
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By  Sarah Mearhoff
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Thune introduces bill to extend tax filing deadline amid COVID-19 pandemic
ST. PAUL -- U.S. Senate Majority Whip John Thune, R-S.D., is introducing a bill to extend Americans' tax filing deadline from April 15 to July 15 in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mar 19, 2020
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By  Sarah Mearhoff
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Region's U.S. senators tout COVID-19 relief funding
South Dakota's Republican U.S. Sen. John Thune said the bipartisan legislation will provide critical relief to American workers, families and small businesses.
Mar 18, 2020
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By  Shannon Marvel
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Thune, Klobuchar urge FCC to prioritize 'sustainable' rural broadband in $20.4 billion initiative
ST. PAUL 鈥� South Dakota Republican U.S. Sen. John Thune and Minnesota Democrat U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar are urging the Federal Communications Commission to prioritize "sustainable" rural broadband technology that will last for years as it looks to allocate $20.4 billion in federal communications funds.
Dec 9, 2019
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By  Sarah Mearhoff
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USDA will allow Sept. 1 grazing, haying of cover crops on prevented planting acres
WASHINGTON 鈥� The U.S. Department of Agriculture has decided to allow agriculture producers to hay or graze cover crops planted on acres in prevented planting on Sept. 1, rather than Nov. 1.
Jun 20, 2019
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By  Jenny Schlecht / Forum News Service
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As region's Democrats worry over conflict with Iran, Republicans tout tough stance
BISMARCK 鈥� While Democratic members of Minnesota's congressional delegation expressed alarm over the potential for the U.S. slipping into war with Iran this week, Republicans in the Dakotas touted the Trump administration's tough policies and downplayed the possibility of conflict.
May 15, 2019
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By  John Hageman

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Study: Klobuchar most effective Democratic senator
WASHINGTON 鈥� A new study rated Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., as the most effective Democratic senator of the 115th Congress.
Mar 2, 2019
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By  Kaity Young / Forum News Service
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U.S. Senate bill attacks growing number of robocalls
WASHINGTON 鈥� A bipartisan bill that would help in the fight against the ever-increasing robocalls and scams has been reintroduced in the U.S. Senate.
Jan 21, 2019
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By  Barry Amundson / Forum News Service
Business
What do the midterm elections mean for agriculture?
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The midterm elections resulted in the Democrats regaining control in the House and Republicans picking up additional seats in the Senate.
Nov 26, 2018
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By  Michelle Rook / AgweekTV Anchor
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