Thune Erupts in Rare Anger, Blasts
Thune Blasts Democrats Over Prolonged Shutdown Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD), usually known for his composure, erupted on the Senate floor Wednesday, accusing Democrats of extending the government shutdown and using food aid as “political leverage.” During debate over funding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Thune noted Republicans had voted 13 times to…