Tax Reform: More Jobs, Fairer Taxes, Bigger Paychecks
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the need for tax reform: “Later today, I look forward to joining members of the Senate Finance Committee, the House Ways & Means Committee, and other congressional leaders in unveiling a unified framework for fixing our nation’s […]
Leader McConnell Statement on Senator Bob Corker
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement regarding Senator Bob Corker’s announcement that he will not seek reelection in 2018: “Bob has been an integral member of our team and confidant of mine during his time in the Senate. His leadership on important issues has helped guide our […]
Congress Stands Ready To Provide Hurricane Relief
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the recent hurricane devastation caused in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands: “We’ve all seen the very serious problems facing the people of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands as a result of the recent […]
McConnell On Obamacare: The American People Deserve A Better Way Forward
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the health care reform bill proposed by Senators Graham and Cassidy: “Last night on television, we saw a stark contrast between two different visions of health care in our country. One is an idea that’s gaining increasing currency with […]
Senate Set to Confirm NLRB Nominee
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the president’s nominee for the National Labor Relations Board, William Emanuel: “For more than 80 years, the NLRB has been responsible for the impartial resolution of labor disputes and for ensuring stable labor relations. Under the board […]
Obamacare’s Legacy: Skyrocketing Prices, Disappearing Choices, Failing Markets
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the health care reform bill proposed by Senators Graham and Cassidy: “By now, we all know the pain that Obamacare continues to inflict on our families, our communities, and our country. Skyrocketing prices. Disappearing choices. Failing markets. […]
Graham-Cassidy: Better Health-Care Ideas By Taking Decision-Making Out Of Washington
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the health care reform bill proposed by Senators Graham and Cassidy: “The men and women we represent have suffered a lot under Obamacare. Skyrocketing costs. Plummeting choices. Collapsing markets. Many of us thought our constituents deserved better. […]
Our Once-In-A-Generation Opportunity To Fundamentally Rethink Our Tax Code
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the need for tax reform: “This morning, the Senate Finance Committee is hosting another in a series of hearings on comprehensive tax reform. The president, his team, and many of us here in Congress are in agreement […]
Noel Francisco: A Great Choice For This Tough Job
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the president’s nominee for Solicitor General, Noel Francisco: “Later today, the Senate will vote on the nomination of Noel Francisco to become our nation’s next Solicitor General. The Office of the Solicitor General is responsible for representing […]
Senate To Pass National Defense Authorization Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following remarks today regarding Senate completion of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): “Our nation faces many national security threats across the globe. The threats and challenges posed by Iran, China, Russia, North Korea, ISIL, al-Qaeda, and its affiliates represent a diverse range of […]