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Senate Majority Leader Thune Supports Combining Trump's Agenda Priorities

Donald Trump during speech.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune remained noncommittal on the idea of combining key aspects of President-elect Donald Trump's agenda into a single bill, rather than splitting them into separate packages. Thune emphasized that Republicans are prepared to move forward with the legislative process.

During a recent floor speech, Thune expressed that the focus should be on achieving results rather than getting caught up in procedural matters. President-elect Trump has voiced his preference for a comprehensive bill encompassing energy, border, and tax policies, as opposed to multiple separate bills.

Republicans are prepared to move forward with the legislative process.
Thune is noncommittal on combining Trump's agenda into a single bill.
Thune stresses the importance of results over procedural issues.

Thune reiterated the readiness of Republicans to proceed with the agenda, stating, 'Republicans are ready to go.' In addition to advancing these priorities, Thune highlighted the importance of swiftly confirming President Trump's Cabinet nominees in the Senate to ensure the smooth functioning of the administration.

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