John Thune

Statement From Sen. Thune Regarding Sotomayor Confirmation

July 20th 2009

Judge Sotomayor has a compelling personal story and I appreciate her meeting with me. I carefully followed last week’s Judiciary Committee hearings as members questioned Judge Sotomayor on her judicial philosophy and her record of decisions from her time on the bench.

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Argus Leader: Sen. Thune will vote against Sotomayor

July 20th 2009

Reported in the Argus Leader:

Senator John Thune announced today he would vote against Supreme Court Nominee Judge Sonia Sotomayor and released the following statement:

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Roll Call: Sen. Thune Latest GOP Leader To Oppose Sotomayor

July 20th 2009

Reported in Roll Call:

As expected, the Senate Republican leadership continues to line up against the Supreme Court nomination of Sonia Sotomayor, with Republican Policy Committee Chairman John Thune (S.D.) on Monday joining Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) on the list of official “no” votes.

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Sen. Thune Working On New Bomber In Defense Bill

July 19th 2009

KTIV Reports:

Sen. John Thune says he is working to make sure the new defense budget includes money to continue development of a new long-range bomber.

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The Salt Lake Tribune: All-States Weapons Permit Sought By Sen. Thune

July 18th 2009

The Salt Lake Tribune reports:

A U.S. senator is pushing for a law that would let concealed-weapons-permit holders carry their guns in nearly every state, but gun-control advocates are blasting the idea.

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