(Washington, DC) — South Dakota’s own Senator John Thune is blaming Democrats for the federal government shutdown. Thune spoke on the Senate floor Tuesday, saying the left pushed for a showdown with the president. Democrats, meanwhile, say Republicans forced the shutdown by refusing to protect health care. With no deal in place, federal funding has stopped and won’t resume until Congress passes a new bill.
Senate Majority Leader Thune Blames Democrats for Shutdown
