Thune: Republicans ‘will not stand idly by’ under Democratic majority
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- The Hill reports: “Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) declared early Wednesday morning that Republicans ‘will not stand idly by’ as Democrats try to reverse the accomplishments of President Trump’s first two …”
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