‘We Should Evaluate This President’s Nominee Fairly, Based On Their Qualifications’
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the need to confirm the president’s Supreme Court nominee who is scheduled to be announced later tonight: “‘Sexist.’ “‘A disaster for women.’ “‘Totally unacceptable.’ “These are just a few of the ad hominem attacks that far-left special […]
McConnell on Fox News: Senate Can Act on SCOTUS Nomination by Early Fall
On the confirmation process for the president’s Supreme Court nominee: “We expect to get a nomination from the president rather soon. And we should be able to work our way through the confirmation process sometime before early fall. Hopefully in time for the new justice to begin the fall term of the Supreme Court… the […]
Americans are Paying Less to Keep the Lights On
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the benefits Americans have seen across the country in the past six months thanks to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: “It’s been little over six months since this Republican Congress passed historic tax reform legislation. Already, […]
Farm Bill is a Victory for American Agriculture
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the 2018 Farm Bill: “We hope to wrap up our consideration of the farm bill, a victory for American agriculture. All week, I’ve highlighted some of the ways this important legislation will support the family farmers whose […]
‘President’s Nominee Should Be Considered Fairly’
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding yesterday’s announcement from Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy that he will retire on July 31, 2018: “First, I want to take another opportunity to pay tribute to Justice Anthony Kennedy, who announced yesterday that he’ll retire from […]
McConnell Announces Jay Khosla to Serve as Chief Economic Policy Counsel
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announced today that Jay Khosla will join his office as Chief Economic Policy Counsel. Khosla currently serves as Staff Director for the Senate Finance Committee. Prior to serving as Staff Director, Khosla held multiple senior roles at the Finance Committee including Policy Director and Chief Health Counsel. […]
McConnell Statement on Retirement of Justice Anthony Kennedy
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding today’s announcement from Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy that he will retire on July 31, 2018: “Just a few moments ago, Justice Anthony Kennedy announced that he is retiring as an Associate Justice of the U.S. […]
American Businesses Providing Pay Raises, Bonuses, Benefits to Workers Thanks to Tax Reform
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the benefits Americans have seen across the country in the past six months thanks to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: “This week, I’ve been discussing how the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act is creating breathing room […]
Farm Bill Will Bring Certainty, Predictability to America’s Farmers
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding 2018 Farm Bill: “Today, the Senate will continue our work on the Farm Bill. The bipartisan collaboration of Chairman Roberts and Ranking Member Stabenow has given all senators the opportunity to review and consider this important legislation […]
Tax Cuts are Exactly What Middle-Class Families and Workers Deserved
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the benefits Americans have seen across the country in the past six months thanks to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: “It’s been little over six months since the passage of tax reform delivered measurable relief to […]