I am taking off this week to spend with my family, so there won't be any new blog posts on here (although two print columns will run here while I'm away).

I wish you a week of gratitude, rest ... and only as much commerce as you can stand. Happy Thanksgiving!

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Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D. (center) is flanked by GOP whip Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo. (left) and Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, as Thune speak to reporters at the Capitol in Washington on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. Earlier Tuesday, the Senate passed the budget reconciliation package of President Donald Trump's signature bill of big tax breaks and spending cuts. (J. Scott Applewhite/AP)

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