Senate Majority Leader John Thune points to the Democ rats as the government funding deadline nears. South Dakota Sen. John ThuneSenate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) Please make a small donation to the Tampa Free Press to help sustain independent journalism. Please make a small donation to the Tampa Free Press to help sustain independent journalism. Connect with us: Follow the Tampa Free Press on Facebook and Twitter for breaking news and updates.