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About 8 million immigrants living unlawfully in the United States would initially gain legal status under sweeping legislation moving toward a vote in the Senate, the Congressional Budget Office said Tuesday, adding the bill would push federal deficits lower in each of the next two decades.The eagerly awaited report by Congress' non-partisan scorekeeping agency said the legislation would increase federal spending in the form of benefits for those gaining legal status, but those expenses would be more than offset by a rise in the labor force, increasing revenues.Supporters of the legislation said the report would add to the momentum behind a measure that toughens border security at the same time it holds out the hope of citizenship to millions who came to the United States illegally or overstayed their visas.The CBO said deficits would fall by $197 billion across a decade, and by $700 billion in the following 10 years if the bill became law. The assessment came as the pace of activity i...
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Sen . John Thune , (R-SD), argues the health-care law will expand health-care, not reform health care.
Sen . John Thune , (R-SD), on the message from the growing support for Tea Party candidates in the primaries.
South Dakota senator sparks rumors with travel schedule and proposal to cut government spending
South Dakota lawmaker on 'Special Report'
Sen . John Thune , (R-SD), on the need to keep taxes lower to help the economy.
This is a rush transcript from "On the Record," March 2, 2010. This copy may not be in its final form and may be updated.GRETA VAN SUSTEREN, FOX NEWS HOST: Earlier w...
Sen . John Thune sounds off
This is a rush transcript from "On the Record," February 22, 2010. This copy may not be in its final form and may be updated.GRETA VAN SUSTEREN, FOX NEWS HOST: Repub...
Sen . John Thune thinks nothing is being accomplished at health care summit
Sen . John Thune , (R-SD), on the rush to push health-care reform to vote.
Red Ink Watch: Sen . John Thune , (R-SD), explains his plan to get the government out of TARP and out of the red.
Sen . John Thune sounds off
Sen . John Thune , (R-SD), on the need to focus on the midterm elections before deciding if he will run for president in 2012.
This is a rush transcript from "On the Record," May 25, 2010. This copy may not be in its final form and may be updated.GRETA VAN SUSTEREN, FOX NEWS HOST: Well, now ...
Sen . John Thune (R-SD) on what the next move is for Republicans in terms of repealing the Supreme Court’s decision on Obamacare.
Sen . John Thune speaks out
South Dakota Senator John Thune explains the drawbacks of Obama's health-care plan.
South Dakota senator on his expectations for the president's address