John Thune: Continuing Resolution 'Inevitably' Needed for Government Funding

Need for a Continuing Resolution

• 📌 Senator John Thune anticipates that a Continuing Resolution (CR) will be "inevitably" needed to keep the government funded in the foreseeable future.
• 💡 The CR is expected to be built around conversations between the House Appropriations Committee chair, Tom Cole, and the Senate Appropriations Committee chair, Susan Collins.
• 🗣️ The White House will also play a significant role in shaping the CR.

Ideal Appropriations Process

• ✅ Thune hopes for a "clean" CR that provides time to complete the regular appropriations process.
• 🏛️ He believes the best way to fund the government is through the traditional appropriations process, allowing for floor debates and an amendment process.
• 🤝 This approach aims to enable all members to have their voices heard constructively.

Spending Cuts and Efficiency

• ✂️ Spending cuts are considered to be on the table as part of the appropriations process.
• 🔍 Thune welcomes discussions on finding savings, making government more efficient, and eliminating waste, fraud, and abuse.
• 💰 The goal is to not only fund government programs but also to make the government more efficient, smaller, and fiscally responsible.