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U.S. Senator John Thune, South Dakota. Senate Republican Whip. Father. Grandfather. Husband. Avid Outdoorsman. Sports Fan.

Joined May 2011

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  1. Yesterday, I joined several colleagues in reintroducing the POW/MIA Flag Act, which would require the POW/MIA flag to be displayed whenever the American flag is displayed on prominent federal properties. More ⬇️

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  2. Joined a few classes today to talk about policy and preparing to enter the workforce.

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  3. Spent the morning at in Yankton. Toured the facility and had a chance to visit with the employees.

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  4. I’m incredibly fortunate to be surrounded by strong females in my wife, daughters, and granddaughter. They are a constant reminder of the future that we all need to fight for, one with greater security and opportunity for women here at home and throughout the world.

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  5. Big weekend for South Dakota hoops. Excited to watch all South Dakota teams compete at the Summit. Here’s a fun fact – did you know MVP 's grandfather, Nick, was a multi-sport star in my hometown of Murdo?

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  6. . has been a thoughtful leader as we have worked to restore military readiness. Most importantly, she has been an advocate for America’s and their families. Thank you for your service, Heather. Congratulations, and best wishes in TX.

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  7. $93 trillion is more money than the United States has spent in its entire history. It’s more money than the combined GDP of the entire world. But it’s what Democrats’ could cost if they get their way.

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  8. Under the , if you like your car, you probably won’t be able to keep it. If you like your health care, you probably won’t be able to keep it. If you like your house, you may not be able to keep that either.

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  9. The more you look at the , the worse it looks.

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  10. My bipartisan would allow people to use a portion of the money saved in their HSAs and/or FSAs toward certain sports and fitness purchases, like gym memberships, fitness equipment, and youth sports league fees. More:

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  11. Dems earned three Pinocchios from for last year’s bogus claim that ’s repeal would grind the internet to a halt. How many will they earn today? I'm ready to work on a bipartisan legislative solution when they are, too.

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    Mar 5

    Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg joins attorneys general from across the nation, hoping to put an end to robocalls.

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  13. You know you’re onto something when attorneys general from all 50 states, plus D.C. and three U.S. territories, all agree on an issue. It’s time to crack down on illegal and abusive robocalls and pass my bipartisan TRACED Act.

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  14. America’s economy grew at a rate of 3.1% from the fourth quarter of 2017 to the fourth quarter of 2018. That’s the strongest economic growth in over 10 years.

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  15. Great to visit with President Barry Dunn. We discussed the Wokini Initiative that was included in the 2018 . Looking forward to seeing him at the Summit League Tourney this weekend.

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  16. The country calls, and delivers. Their success in 2018 is reflective of the culture of excellence it has built and the dedication of the men and women in its ranks. South Dakota is proud of your service.

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  17. The 5th grade students at Laura B. Anderson Elementary in Sioux Falls were an impressive group. They were engaged and had great questions.

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  18. Learned about the leadership goals of our next generation over lunch. Thanks to Garfield Elementary for inviting me to join you for your Leader Lunch celebration and for encouraging these students to set a high bar.

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  19. Visited with the folks at Hillman Plumbing and Heating this morning. Great example of a family-owned small business in Sioux Falls that has grown to provide dozens of jobs for the community.

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  20. America’s economy is booming. For the first time in 13 years, we have hit 3.1 percent economic growth during a calendar year.

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