McConnell: “The Core Business of Our Nation Does Not Stop While We Fight the Coronavirus”

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding nominations:  “The core business of our nation does not stop while we fight the coronavirus. “This week, Senate committees are conducting oversight and holding hearings. “Members are tracking the implementation... Continue Reading

McConnell: “Let’s Continue to Stand Together for Our Country”

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the coronavirus response:  “It’s been little more than a hundred days since the first case of COVID-19 was reported in the United States. “Since then our nation has come face-to-face... Continue Reading

McConnell: “Our Bosses Are The American People and They Are Counting on Us to Keep Serving”

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the week’s business and nominations:   “The Senate is back in session. In this unusual period for our nation, it has been more than five weeks since the full Senate last... Continue Reading

McConnell Announces Agreement to Keep Supporting Workers, Small Businesses, and the Public Health

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding a bipartisan deal being reached to supplement the CARES Act: “Earlier today, leaders in both chambers and the Administration reached a bipartisan agreement to supplement the historic CARES Act. “At... Continue Reading

McConnell: Democrats Continue to Block Money for Americans’ Paychecks

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the need for additional action regarding the Paycheck Protection Program portion of the CARES Act: “It’s now been four days since the Paycheck Protection Program ran out of money. Republicans... Continue Reading

McConnell Provides Update on Paycheck Protection Program

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the need for additional action regarding the Paycheck Protection Program portion of the CARES Act: “A very brief update on where we are. “One week ago, on this floor, I... Continue Reading

McConnell Seeks More Funding for Americans’ Paychecks: “We Cannot Play Games With This Crisis”

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act: “Our nation continues to battle the coronavirus pandemic. “More than 400,000 Americans have tested positive. Nearly 15,000 have lost their lives.... Continue Reading

McConnell on Bipartisan Coronavirus Relief: “The Senate Stepped Up”

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act: “It has only been 65 days since the first American tested positive for the new coronavirus on our soil. “In barely... Continue Reading

“The American People Need Our Democratic Friends to Take “Yes” for An Answer”

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act: “For weeks now, the American people have been contending with the coronavirus pandemic that is spreading across our country and the... Continue Reading

“Americans Can’t Afford Political Games. They Need Progress”

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act: “The eyes of the nation are on the Senate. “For days now, we have been engaged in intense bipartisan talks to... Continue Reading