McConnell on the Resignation of Marilyn Tavenner
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell issued the following statement regarding the resignation of Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Marilyn Tavenner: “The role of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator is supposed to be about overseeing these important programs, not implementing a gigantic, unworkable law that hurts […]
President Should Offer Positive, Bipartisan Agenda in State of the Union
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate Floor regarding the President’s State of the Union next week: “We’re looking forward to welcoming President Obama to the Capitol on Tuesday. “The State of the Union is a unique opportunity not just for the president, but for our […]
Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa to Deliver Republican Address to the Nation
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) today announced that U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) will deliver the Republican Address to the Nation following the State of the Union address on Tuesday, January 20, 2015. “Sen. Ernst brings a unique perspective to the Senate. She is a […]
Senate Remains Focused on Bipartisan Jobs Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate Floor beginning an open floor debate on Keystone: “This morning, the Senate will continue to debate the motion to proceed to the Keystone XL bill, with the time equally divided until 12:30 pm. “Some of our colleagues on the […]
McConnell Comments on Nebraska Supreme Court Keystone Decision
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell issued the following statement regarding the Nebraska Supreme Court decision on the Keystone XL Pipeline: “President Obama is out of excuses for deciding whether or not to allow thousands of Americans to get back to work. Today’s ruling provides the perfect opportunity for the President to […]
Regular Order Will Continue in Keystone Amendment Process
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the bipartisan Keystone infrastructure jobs bill, and the passage of TRIA: “Yesterday, the Senate passed the bipartisan Terrorism Risk Insurance bill and sent it to the President for signature. We worked with our colleagues in the House […]
Citing Strong Bipartisan Support for Keystone, McConnell Urges President to Reconsider Veto Threat
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following statement regarding construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline, a bipartisan, job creating infrastructure project: “The new Republican majority has pledged to run the Senate differently and stop protecting the president from good ideas. “That’s why we look forward to the Senate beginning consideration of […]
McConnell: Senate Focus Will Be Jobs Legislation, Concerns of the Middle Class
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following statement outlining the goals for the 114th Congress: “Yesterday, we inaugurated the 114th Senate of the United States Congress. “We welcomed back many dedicated members and swore in many new ones. I have high hopes for our new colleagues. They share the resolve of my […]
McConnell Comments on Presidential Veto Threat of Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell issued the following statement after the White House announced that President Obama would veto bipartisan legislation approving construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline: “The President threatening to veto the first bipartisan infrastructure bill of the new Congress must come as a shock to the American people who […]
McConnell Welcomes Senators, Opens the 114th Congress
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following statement today welcoming Senators to the 114th Congress: “Today is an important one for our country. “Many Senators took the oath this afternoon, thirteen for the first time. And a new Republican majority accepted its new responsibility. “We recognize the enormity of the […]