WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement after meeting with President-elect Trump’s intended nominee for Director of the Office of Management and Budget, Congressman Mick Mulvaney (R-SC):
“After the last eight years of tax and spend policies coming out of the White House, it’s time to get our nation’s fiscal house in order. I look forward to working with Mick to bring regulatory and budget sanity to our nation and our economy.”
Background: The Senate will consider nominations in a thorough and timely manner as it does its part to ensure a smooth transition between administrations. Additional details and scheduling announcements regarding confirmation hearings will be forthcoming from the committee of jurisdiction.