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McConnell on Obama Economy: It’s Clear We Need a Change to Get America Moving Again
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the Senate back to work for the American people: "After much hard work, research, and deliberation from both sides of the aisle, we're closer to having an opportunity to pass the first funding bill of the appropriations season - the energy security and water infrastructure funding bill. "I know members have had some differences in opinion about an amendment authored … Continue Reading
04.28.16
McConnell to Senate Democrats: ‘Do Your Job’
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding Senate Democrats blocking the appropriations process with a filibuster: "Let me quote to you from a letter I recently received from our colleagues across the aisle: We are writing to reiterate our interest in working cooperatively to facilitate the Fiscal Year 2017 appropriations process…As we see it, restoring the regular order promises not only a more open a… Continue Reading
04.27.16
Obamacare Continues to Hurt Middle Class Families
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the failures of Obamacare: "It's been six years since the flawed health care policies of Obamacare were signed into law. And six years later, my office continues to receive stories from Kentuckians who are reeling from the negative effects of this partisan law. "Take for instance the heartbreaking story from one middle class husband and father of two from Covington who … Continue Reading
04.26.16
Senate Continues Work on Bipartisan Bill Important for American Energy, Jobs
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding Senate consideration of the energy security and water infrastructure appropriations bill: "When the new majority resolved to get the Senate back to work, we knew we'd have to get committees functioning again first. We believed that would be critical to helping members on both sides rediscover their voices and find common ground - and then develop real stakes in the outco… Continue Reading
04.25.16
Back to Work: Republican-Led Senate Kicks Off Week with Bipartisan Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the Senate consideration of appropriations bills: "The top Democrat on the Appropriations Committee recently said that the energy security and water infrastructure funding legislation before us marks an 'excellent kickoff' to the appropriations process. "'This is the first bill of the Appropriations Committee to come to the floor,' she said, and 'it signals that we a… Continue Reading
04.21.16
After Passage of Bipartisan Energy Legislation, Senate Begins Consideration of Appropriations Bills
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding Senate action on the bipartisan Energy Policy Modernization Act and the Senate's legislative and appropriations process being restored under Republican leadership: "This week we've seen what can be accomplished on behalf of the American people with a Senate that's back to work under the Republican majority. We just passed two broad, bipartisan bills aimed at protecting c… Continue Reading
04.20.16
Senate Notches More Accomplishments Under Republican Leadership
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding Senate action on the bipartisan FAA reauthorization and energy bills: "Under a new Republican majority, the Senate is getting back to work and progress is being made on behalf of the American people. "We saw another example of that yesterday, when we passed the most pro-passenger, pro-security FAA reauthorization in years. "It's the product of dedicated work from Senat… Continue Reading
04.19.16
Broad, Bipartisan Bill Will Significantly Update American Energy Policies
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the bipartisan Energy Policy Modernization Act: "The Republican-led Senate will have another opportunity to pass bipartisan legislation - legislation aimed at modernizing American energy policies. "The Energy Policy Modernization Act is the result of more than a year's worth of work by the Energy Committee Chair, Senator Murkowski, and Ranking Member Senator Cantwell. "… Continue Reading
04.19.16
Senate Set to Pass Bipartisan FAA Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today prior to the Senate voting on the bipartisan Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization and airport security bill: "Later this morning the Senate will have an opportunity to pass the FAA Reauthorization and security bill, which aims to secure our airports and look out for American travelers. "This legislation received bipartisan support from the start, and it shows what… Continue Reading
04.18.16
Republican-Led Senate Makes Progress to Pass Bipartisan FAA Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the bipartisan Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization and airport security bill: "Americans continue to see the difference a Republican-led Senate can make on behalf of our country - we've passed legislation to combat the prescription opioid and heroin epidemic, to provide a long-term highway funding solution, and to advance many other important issues. "T… Continue Reading
04.14.16
Senate Set to Pass Bipartisan Bills to Keep Americans Safe, Protect American Jobs
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the bipartisan Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act and the Energy Policy Modernization Act: "Today the Senate is closer to passing the most comprehensive aviation security reforms in years. I hope we'll do so today. "This important legislation will bolster security for travelers and look out for consumers' interests. Here's how it will help impro… Continue Reading
04.13.16
Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony Honoring the 65th Infantry Regiment
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Leaders of the U.S. House and Senate held a Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony today honoring the 65th Infantry Regiment, the Borinqueneers. The following are U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's remarks delivered during the ceremony, which took place in Emancipation Hall, in the U.S. Capitol: "Christmas Eve is a special time for many of us. It's an evening filled with love and anticipation, confections and devotion. That's true whether you're in Louisville or Las Vega… Continue Reading
04.13.16
Bipartisan FAA Bill Will Ramp Up Airport Security, Help Keep Americans Safe
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the bipartisan Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act: "Whether traveling for business or leisure, American passengers want to feel safe and informed when flying. They also want to feel assured that, in light of recent terror attacks, more is being done to protect them in our airports and in the skies. "Chairman Thune knows this, and that's why he's wor… Continue Reading
04.12.16
Senate Makes Headway on Bipartisan, Consumer-Friendly FAA Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the bipartisan Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act: "I've been pleased to see the progress we've made on the FAA Reauthorization Act, and I appreciate the Senators who've worked with the bill managers to process amendments - like those to bolster airport security. "Last evening we processed another set of amendments to help make this good bill an ev… Continue Reading
04.11.16
Bipartisan FAA Bill Will Help Keep Americans Safe
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the bipartisan Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act: "The Chair of the Commerce Committee, Senator Thune, says that keeping Americans safe from future attacks is a top priority. He's right. From Brussels to Egypt, events around the world underscore the need for stronger security measures for our nation's air travel. "That's why I was glad when large … Continue Reading
04.07.16
McConnell Pays Tribute to American Couple Killed in Terrorist Attack
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the deaths of Stephanie and Justin Shults during the terrorist attacks in Brussels: "I was deeply saddened by the death of Lexington, Kentucky native Stephanie Moore Shults, 29, who, along with her husband Justin Shults, 30, was killed in the terrorist attacks in Brussels last month. Funeral services for the young couple will be held in Lexington tomorrow. "Stephanie Shul… Continue Reading
04.07.16
McConnell Reiterates American People Will Be Heard On Supreme Court, Senate Will Continue Work On Important Legislation
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the United States Supreme Court vacancy: "President Obama will fly to Chicago where he will try and convince Americans that, despite his own actions while in the Senate to deny a Supreme Court nominee a vote, the Constitution somehow now requires the Senate to have a vote on his nominee no matter what - and thereby deny the American people a voice in the future of the Sup… Continue Reading
04.07.16
McConnell Urges Senate to Support American Jobs, Pass Bipartisan FAA Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the Senate's action to advance the bipartisan Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act: "I was glad to see Senators in both parties vote to advance the FAA Reauthorization Act yesterday. We'll now continue our work to pass this bipartisan legislation that will support American jobs. "It will also enhance safety and security measures, to help protect trave… Continue Reading
04.06.16
Another Obama Administration Regulation with Negative Repercussions
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the Obama Administration announcing its latest regulation that would negatively impact retirement savings: "Today the Administration will unveil a set of regulations many believe will make it harder for low- to middle-class families to save for retirement. This regulation has been a long time coming, and there will be changes made from what was initially proposed. However… Continue Reading
04.06.16
McConnell Urges Support for Bipartisan FAA Bill to Protect American Consumers
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the bipartisan Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act: "The bipartisan FAA Reauthorization Act is the product of a collaborative committee process in a Senate that's back to work. It was guided and informed by a series of substantive committee hearings. It contains ideas from committee members on both sides of the aisle. And because both Republicans and… Continue Reading
