WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Sen. John Thune issued the following press release:

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor:

Thune's remarks below (as delivered):

"Mr. President, this past Monday was the start of tax filing season.

"Now I know most Americans aren't usually excited about the start of tax season.

"But this year, there's less reason for dread because thanks to the Working Families Tax Cuts, most Americans are going to see a lower tax bill.

"And that means bigger tax refunds for a lot of Americans - as much as $1,000 more than last year, according to some analysts.

"The Working Families Tax Cuts is literally putting more money in Americans' pockets.

"Mr. President...