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McConnell Offers Bill Restricting President’s Recent Immigration Overreach
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor in which he announced he was beginning proceedings to consider legislation addressing the President's recent immigration overreach: "Democrats voted today to continue blocking funding for the Department of Homeland Security, to protect actions President Obama referred to himself as 'ignoring the law.' "This vote came after a federal judge enjoined the Administration from moving ahead … Continue Reading
02.17.15
McConnell Statement on Federal Court Ruling Blocking President’s Immigration Executive Overreach
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following statement today after a federal district court issued a preliminary injunction against President Obama's immigration executive overreach: "This ruling underscores what the President has already acknowledged publicly 22 times: He doesn't have the authority to take the kinds of actions he once referred to as 'ignoring the law' and 'unwise and unfair.' Senate Democrats--especially those who've voiced opposition to … Continue Reading
