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McConnell Encourages Senate to Move Forward in Addressing Opioid Epidemic
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today prior to the cloture vote on the bipartisan Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA): "As I noted earlier, combatting substance abuse was an issue close to Nancy Reagan's heart. It's fitting then that we will have an important opportunity this afternoon to help address the prescription opioid and heroin epidemic sweeping our nation. "We can do so by advancing the Comprehen… Continue Reading
10.20.15
Senate to Vote Today on Legislation that Includes Kate’s Law, Addresses Sanctuary Cities and Additional Law Enforcement Protections
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the Stop Sanctuary Policies and Protect Americans Act: "Just before the state work period, I asked Senators to consider some important questions. "In a time of limited federal resources and tough choices, is it fair to treat localities that cooperate with federal law enforcement or work hard to follow federal law no better than localities that refuse to help or actively… Continue Reading
10.08.15
Senate to Consider Legislation That Would Penalize ‘Sanctuary’ Cities
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the Stop Sanctuary Policies and Protect Americans Act: "Senators will soon travel to their home states for the state work period. I ask colleagues to consider some important questions as they meet with constituents and take time to reflect. "In a time of limited federal resources and tough choices, is it fair to treat localities that cooperate with federal law enforcement or … Continue Reading
05.14.15
McConnell Honors Nation’s Law Enforcement Officers
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor celebrating National Police Week 2015: "This week we welcome thousands of law-enforcement officers for National Police Week 2015. It's a time to pay tribute to all the men and women who serve in Federal, State, and local law enforcement across America. And it's a good time for those of us who benefit from the shield of protection that they provide-and that's all of us-to express our gra… Continue Reading
