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Thune says talks with Schumer are ‘not going to accomplish a lot’

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Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., told NBC News’ Tom Llamas that ongoing negotiations with Sen. Chuck Schumer are not “going to accomplish a lot,” as he discussed the government shutdown and the potential federal layoffs.



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