Thune Statement on the Budget Resolution
“It is now time for the Senate to move forward with this budget resolution in order to further advance our shared Republican agenda in Congress.”
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today released the following statement:
“Republicans in the Senate and the House are committed to working with President Trump to stop Democrats from imposing an automatic $4 trillion tax hike on the American people at the end of this year,” said Thune. “Democrats’ knee-jerk opposition to President Trump nearly caused a government shutdown weeks ago, and now it threatens economic catastrophe for the country as Democrats want to allow the pro-growth Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to expire. This would mean higher tax rates for families, slashing the standard deduction claimed by roughly 90 percent of tax filers, and cutting the child tax credit in half – per child. We cannot allow this to happen.
“In addition to preventing an automatic multi-trillion-dollar tax increase on the American people, this budget resolution will pave the way for a generational investment in border security and national defense and unleash American energy dominance,” continued Thune. “This budget also demonstrates a commitment to reducing the size and scope of the federal government by cutting waste, fraud, and abuse, while we stand with President Trump to protect Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid.
“The Senate parliamentarian has reviewed the Budget Committee’s substitute amendment and deemed it appropriate for consideration under the Budget Act,” continued Thune. “It is now time for the Senate to move forward with this budget resolution in order to further advance our shared Republican agenda in Congress.”
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When did Republicans stop caring about the deficit? Is it only when there is a Democrat in the White House?
OH MY
Trump knee-jerked himself out from under the whole constitution, if you want to start talking about biggest jerks and who was first. This GOP fantasyland can’t go on forever.
GOD THE
Senator Thune’s major concern continues to be ensuring another huge tax cut for multimillionaires and corporations. It is the same reason why he wants to end the federal estate tax. When will Thune start caring about the vast majority of people he represents- lower and middle class South Dakotans. The 2017 tax cuts increased the national debt by $5 trillion. 2025 ones will increase the debt even more.
SKY IS
The Idiot in Chief just created the largest tax increase in history.
Sit down John.
FALLING!!!
Not so funny when it actually is.
John, where is the press release on the tariffs being imposed on all Americans on goods from all countries with no clear goal? The retaliatory tariffs from the other countries will tank agriculture prices, who export a huge amount. Are you representing your largest industry in the State you represent right now like you are elected to do? Or playing DC politics? You know, Tom Daschle did that once…