McConnell on Economy: Good News Continues to Roll In

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the benefits Americans continue to see from the Republican pro-opportunity, pro-worker agenda: “If I sound like a broken record discussing the pro-growth, pro-worker trends in our nation’s economy, it’s because the headlines... Continue Reading

Continued Bipartisan Progress on Appropriations

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the Senate’s continued work on appropriations: “Last week, the Senate turned to a critically important pair of appropriations bills — those which encompass the Departments of Defense, Labor, Health & Human Services,... Continue Reading

Healthy Economy, Tax Reform, Paying Dividends For Americans

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the benefits Americans continue to see from the Republican pro-opportunity, pro-worker agenda: “Last week, members were back in our home states, meeting with constituents. I had the opportunity to visit a remarkable... Continue Reading

Two More Impressive Nominees for the Fourth Circuit

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the president’s nominees for the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, Marvin Quattlebaum and Jay Richardson. “The Senate is currently considering two well-qualified judicial nominees, both for the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals.... Continue Reading

Senate Continues Work on Vital Appropriations Legislation

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the Senate’s continued work on appropriations: “The Senate is back in session this August for a simple reason. We have more to do for the families across America who count on us... Continue Reading

Best Evaluation of Judge Kavanaugh’s Nomination is His Twelve-Year Record on the D.C. Circuit Court

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the president’s nominee for the Supreme Court, Judge Brett Kavanaugh: “As the Senate reconvenes to cross more items off our to-do list, we should take pride in all we’ve already accomplished this... Continue Reading

Middle Class Families, Small Businesses Continue to Benefit from Republican Agenda

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the benefits Americans continue to see from the Republican pro-opportunity, pro-worker agenda: ‘The U.S. economy continues to receive a lot of attention. In June, from the New York Times: ‘New milestones in... Continue Reading

John S. McCain 2019 National Defense Authorization Act to Become Law This Week

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the John S. McCain 2019 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): “Now, this appropriations package is not the only important business the Senate’s been working on this week. Yesterday, we passed an important... Continue Reading

Senate Completes Work on Seventh Appropriations Bill, Funds Key Priorities

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the Senate’s continued bipartisan work on appropriations: “For more than a week, the Senate has carefully considered a set of four appropriations bills. Together, they’ll account for about one eighth of discretionary... Continue Reading

Job Opportunities, Wage Growth, Small Business Expansions

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the benefits Americans continue to see from the Republican pro-opportunity, pro-worker agenda: “We learned last week that second quarter real GDP growth exceeded 4%. That’s the best quarterly growth rate in four... Continue Reading