WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement regarding the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) rollback of a harmful, Obama-era net neutrality regulation: “The growth of the Internet and the rapid adoption of mobile technology have been great American success stories. And they were made possible... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON – Following today’s tax reform announcement by the Trump Administration, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wis.), Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-Utah), and House Ways & Means Committee Chairman Kevin Brady (R-Texas) issued the following joint statement: “The principles outlined by the Trump... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement today: “Matthew was one of the many talented and dedicated employees of the Architect of the Capitol. The entire Capitol community has the McClanahan Family in our thoughts after today’s tragic accident- especially his wife Lauren... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) appeared on Fox News Sunday and NBC’s Meet the Press this morning. The following are excerpts from his interviews: Fox News Sunday McConnell on Supreme Court Nominee Judge Neil Gorsuch “I think it is noteworthy that no Supreme Court justice has... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement regarding the American Health Care Act: “Obamacare is failing the American people and I deeply appreciate the efforts of the Speaker and the president to keep our promise to repeal and replace it. I share their disappointment... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement on the Trump Administration’s approval of the Keystone XL pipeline: “The building of the Keystone XL pipeline will create thousands of American jobs and pump billions of dollars into our nation’s economy. Unfortunately, President Obama vetoed... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement regarding the American Health Care Act’s Congressional Budget Office score: “Obamacare is a failed law that is hurting the middle class. Maintaining the current Obamacare status quo is not an option. That is why voters wanted... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. –U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement after meeting with President Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Labor, Alexander Acosta: “Alexander Acosta’s accomplished record of public service and focus on labor issues will be an asset to the administration, employees and employers. I look forward... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. –U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement regarding Andy Puzder’s decision to withdraw as the president’s nominee for Secretary of Labor: “I strongly supported Andy Puzder because he is uniquely qualified, knows how to improve the lives of hard-working Americans and knows how to... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. –U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement in support of the administrative action taken by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, Rep. Tom Price: “Obamacare is a disaster. It has failed our nation and our constituents while forcing insurers to leave markets... Continue Reading