McConnell Statement on Humana
U.S. Senate Majority Leader notes that the sale “is the inevitable result of Obamacare’s push toward consolidation as doctors, hospitals, and insurers merge in response to an ever-growing government.” Louisville, Ky – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell issued the following statement today regarding Aetna’s announced purchase of Louisville-based Humana. The sale is the type […]
McConnell Welcomes the Supreme Court’s EPA Ruling
LOUISVILLE, KY. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell issued the following statement today regarding the Supreme Court’s ruling on Michigan v. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): “Obama Administration officials like to pretend that the costs of their massive and regressive regulations either don’t exist or don’t matter. Middle-class families in Kentucky and across our country […]
McConnell on the Supreme Court’s Marriage Ruling
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell issued the following statement today regarding the Supreme Court’s ruling on Obergefell v. Hodges: “I disagree with the Court’s ruling. Regardless of one’s personal view on this issue, the American people, through the democratic process, should be able to determine the meaning of this bedrock institution […]
McConnell Statement on Senate Passage of Trade Promotion Authority
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following statement after the Senate passed Trade Promotion Authority. With House passage last week, the legislation now goes to the White House for the President’s signature: “A new Congress that’s back to work for the middle class just notched another win for everyone who cares […]
McConnell on the Confederate Battle Flag
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell issued the following statement regarding the Confederate Battle Flag: “The Confederate Battle Flag means different things to different people, but the fact that it continues to be a painful reminder of racial oppression to many suggests to me at least that it’s time to move beyond […]
McConnell Secures Pro-Coal Measure in Senate Interior Appropriations Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced today that he secured language in the Senate Interior Appropriations bill that would protect states from any consequences from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) should they forego submitting a state plan for complying with the agency’s recently finalized power plant rule. This prohibition of the […]
McConnell on the Retirement of the Librarian of Congress, Dr. James Billington
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell issued the following statement regarding the retirement of Librarian of Congress Dr. James Billington: “I join the rest of the Senate in wishing the very best to the Librarian of Congress, Dr. James Billington, in retirement. Rarely do you meet one man who can say he’s been […]
McConnell receives Building Independence Award from American Printing House for the Blind
Louisville, KY – The American Printing House for the Blind (APH) is pleased to announce that U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, in acknowledgement of his continuing efforts in support of educational opportunities for people with vision loss, is a recipient of APH’s new Building Independence Award. The award is intended to demonstrate APH’s sincere gratitude […]
McConnell: Don’t Hold Bipartisan Defense Bill Hostage
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding defense authorization legislation: “The defense authorization legislation before the Senate would authorize the programs and funding that provide the kind of training and equipment our military needs in the face of aggressive threats like ISIL. It would provide […]
McConnell on the Passing of Beau Biden
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the passing of the Vice President’s son, Beau Biden: “I’d like to begin by expressing sincere condolences to the entire Biden family in their moment of such deep and profound loss. Beau Biden was known to many […]