WASHINGTON, D.C. – In light of recent reports that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is considering spending additional funds for a public relations campaign to prop up the badly failing Obamacare exchanges, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell sent a letter to HHS Secretary Sylvia Burwell asking for... Continue Reading
LOUISVILLE, KY – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following statement Sunday: “Captain Khan was an American hero, and like all Americans I’m grateful for the sacrifices that selfless young men like Capt. Khan and their families have made in the war on terror. All Americans should value... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following statement following today’s shooting in Munich, Germany. “As we continue to monitor and learn more about the situation in Munich, we send our prayers to the victims and all those affected by today’s attack. This is a heartbreaking... Continue Reading
“Elaine and I send our hearts out to the law enforcement community, to those wounded today, and to the families of those we lost who now find themselves forced to pick up the pieces from this cowardly ambush. The men and women who serve us in law enforcement span every... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced today his Senate appointments to the newly created Congressional Task Force on Economic Growth in Puerto Rico. The Task Force was created as part of the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management and Economic Stability (PROMESA) Act recently signed into law after... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following statement Thursday regarding the tragic loss of life in Nice, France: “While we will soon learn more about the shocking events in Nice, what will not change is that America stands with the people of France this... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following statement today following Senate passage of the bipartisan Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) conference report: “This is a comprehensive legislative response to the prescription opioid and heroin epidemic devastating Kentucky and our nation. I’m happy to... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following statement today regarding last night’s attack in Dallas and America’s support for law enforcement and their families: “What we saw last night in Dallas was unconscionable. We as a country mourn for the five police officers senselessly... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following statement today following House passage of the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) legislation (conference report): “Far too many Americans know the toll the prescription opioid and heroin epidemic is taking on our families, our communities and in... Continue Reading
“It is inexcusable to see Senate Democrats filibustering the defense appropriations bill, jeopardizing both our combat readiness and our national security. “This defense appropriations measure, like every other Fiscal Year 2017 funding bill, respects the budget caps in place and was reported out of committee at the earliest point in... Continue Reading