Thune eyes marathon sessions to ease MAGA anger over SAVE Act - Axios
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Thune plans marathon sessions to address MAGA anger over the SAVE Act.
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune is considering extended legislative sessions to address conservative Republican frustration over the SAVE Act. The strategy aims to provide more floor time for GOP priorities amid internal party tensions over the voting legislation.
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Thune is planning marathon sessions to ease MAGA anger over the SAVE Act.
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