Republican News

March 9, 2016
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The legislation updates the safety and privacy framework to further drone development, offers reforms to help our aerospace industry better compete in a global economy, improves aviation safety, and expands consumer protections for airline passengers.
March 8, 2016
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The hearing will explore advancements in autonomous vehicle technology and its anticipated benefits for Americans.
March 7, 2016
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U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D) announced the introduction of the FCC Reauthorization Act of 2016. Congress approved the last reauthorization of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in 1990.
March 3, 2016
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The Senate Commerce Committee approved the MOBILE NOW Act to boost the development of next-generation 5G wireless broadband by ensuring more spectrum is made available for commercial use and reducing the red tape for building wireless networks.
March 1, 2016
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U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), chair of the Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety and Security Subcommittee, will hold a hearing titled “The State of the U.S. Maritime Industry: The Federal Role” on Tuesday, March 8, at 2:30 p.m.
February 29, 2016
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The Commerce Committee is on Instagram! Follow to learn why Sen. John Thune is proud to serve as committee chairman.
February 24, 2016
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“Once enacted, these reforms will accelerate the deployment of ultra-fast wireless connections that are critical for the next wave of Internet innovation.”
February 19, 2016
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Business sues Dallas couple over negative Yelp review A Texas couple faces a lawsuit demanding thousands of dollars over a negative Yelp review about a business. They signed a contract prohibiting them from writing any poor reviews about the company. Senator John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, who co-sponsored […]

February 19, 2016
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WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), the chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, today announced the promotion of veteran staff member and South Dakota native Adrian Arnakis to serve as the committee’s deputy staff director. “Serving on my staff since 2005, last year Adrian’s policy work helped the Senate pass the […]

February 18, 2016
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WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), chair of the Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety and Security Subcommittee, will hold a hearing titled “Passenger Rail: Opportunities and Challenges for the National Network” on Tuesday, February 23, at 9:45 a.m. Witnesses will testify on local, state, and federal efforts to strengthen state-supported and long-distance passenger […]