Republicans Promised the American People Relief From Obamacare

WASHINGTON, D.C. –  U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the need to repeal and replace Obamacare: “Last year, President Obama said that his signature health care law had ‘real problems.’  He recognized that there are ‘people who are hurt... Continue Reading

Leader McConnell on Dan Coats and Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding Dan Coats, the nominee for Director of National Intelligence and Lieutenant General H.R. McMaster, the president’s choice for national security advisor: “A few short months ago our colleague Dan Coats... Continue Reading

Obamacare Has Made A Mess Across the Country

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the three-pronged approach to Obamacare repeal and replacement: “In election after election, the American people have made their voices clear. They want an end to Obamacare.  In my home state of... Continue Reading

Senate Acts to Restore State Authority

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the repeal, through the Congressional Review Act, of an Obama-era regulation that curtains state power: “Already the Senate has passed seven resolutions to undo harmful regulations that hold our country... Continue Reading

Judge Gorsuch Awarded Highest ABA Rating Possible

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the Judge Neil Gorsuch and the “Well Qualified” rating he has been awarded by American Bar Association: “The endorsements for Supreme Court nominee Judge Neil Gorsuch keep rolling in from... Continue Reading

Seema Verma Understands the Challenges Obamacare Has Created for Families

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding Senate confirmation of Seema Verma to head the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS):  “Last year, Bill Clinton called Obamacare the craziest thing in the world.  Over the weekend,... Continue Reading

Gorsuch Classmates Urge Confirmation

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding Supreme Court nominee, Judge Neil Gorsuch: “Since his nomination to the Supreme Court was announced, Judge Neil Gorsuch has received extensive praise from former colleagues, the legal community, and editorial... Continue Reading

Seema Verma Has a Proven Record of Success

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding President Trump’s nominee for CMS Administrator, Seema Verma: “This week, the House unveiled its bill to repeal and replace Obamacare and began consideration through the committee process. It’s an important step... Continue Reading

Obamacare: a Direct Attack on the Middle Class

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on Senate floor today regarding repealing and replacing failed Obamacare law:  “Just before the election, CNN ran an article with the following headline: ‘Is Obamacare Really Affordable? Not For the middle class.’  It was true then.... Continue Reading

Obama Regulations Unsustainable for America’s Students, Educators

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the repeal of two Obama-era education regulations: “The passage of the Every Student Succeeds Act was one of the great triumphs of the last Congress. It represented the most significant education reform... Continue Reading