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John Thune: “Seniors and people in rural areas can't access telehealth…”

Featuring: John Thune, Republican | Senate Majority Leader, South Dakota

Thune: Schumer Shutdown Day 34

Published November 3, 2025 | Video Starts at 01:49

And of course, letting Americans go hungry is just the beginning. Thanks to Democrats, Head Start programs are beginning to close. How? Housing assistance programs are at risk. Seniors and people in rural areas can't access telehealth services. National Guard training is on hold. Veterans programs are on pause. I'm sorry to say I could go on. Actually, I could go on for a while. (01:49–01:54)

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Asserts that seniors and rural residents cannot access telehealth services due to the shutdown.

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“40 million Americans in need are at risk of losing their food stamps.”
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“SNAP [Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program] running on limited emergency funds and its future uncertainty.”
Thune: Schumer Shutdown Day 34 | Uploaded November 3, 2025 | 01:13-01:21
“Millions more Americans, millions, Mr. President, are now at risk of going hungry.”
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“Head Start programs are beginning to close.”
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“Housing assistance programs are at risk.”
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“Veterans programs are on pause.”
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“The vast majority of Democrats voted once again against a clean continuing resolution.”
Thune: Schumer Shutdown Day 34 | Uploaded November 3, 2025 | 02:44-02:54
“Three Democrat senators already support that clean continuing resolution.”
Thune: Schumer Shutdown Day 34 | Uploaded November 3, 2025 | 03:22-03:26
“The Teamsters union and the American Federation of Government Employees...have called for Congress to spare the American people further pain…”
Thune: Schumer Shutdown Day 34 | Uploaded November 3, 2025 | 03:44-04:00
“It's a 24 page bill sitting right here at the Senate desk.”
Thune: Schumer Shutdown Day 34 | Uploaded November 3, 2025 | 04:20-04:24
“And for the sake of the American people, let's hope that at least some Democrats can see their way to ending this and ending it soon.”
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