Senator Mitch McConnell

Republican  •  Kentucky  •  5th Term  •  Sworn In 1985
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10/28/09
RE: Mitch McConnell

... them a cup of coffee, talking about what their lives have been like," said Sen. Dick Durbin (D., Ill.). Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R., Ky. ...

Source: Philadelphia Inquirer
10/28/09
RE: Mitch McConnell

Sen. Mitch McConnell and his wife, former Labor Secretary Elaine Chao, announced earlier this year that they would establish their personal and professional ...

Source: WFPL
10/27/09
McConnell: Vote for cloture is a vote for Dems' healthcare reform

...with Democrats to end debate but ultimately opt not to support the bill when it is up for a final vote, Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) stressed their early support would still be treated as an endorsement of "a half a trillion dollars in

Source: The Hill
10/27/09
Doesn’t Matter What You Call It – Government-Run Plan Is Wrong Prescription, Republicans Say

...up insurance premiums and taxes and also cuts Medicare is not health care reform, Grassley said.   Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell also warned that the Democrats' "trillion dollar" legislation will raise insurance premiums, raise taxes and sla

Source: CNSNews.com
10/27/09
Health bill has public option — and opt-out

...here's what we do know: It will be a thousand-page, trillion-dollar bill that raises premiums, raises taxes and slashes Medicare for our seniors to create new government spending programs," said Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky. ...

Source: Kansas.com
10/27/09
Reid Rallies Support for Government-Run Insurance Plan

...before it goes to the floor.  The Senate is composed of 60 Democrats and 40 Republicans. Meanwhile, Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said the Congressional Budget Office, the nonpartisan budget arm of Congress, says proposed legislat

Source: FOX News
10/27/09
Judd Gregg: Senate Dems Can Do What They Want on Health Care

...Judd Gregg (R-N.H.) said if Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and Republican Leader Mitch McConnell would cooperate to have an honest debate on health care plans, Reid might get the sixty votes he needs for a floor vote on Washington Unplugged Tuesday.

Source: CBS News
10/27/09
RE: Mitch McConnell

ABC, This Week: Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-MO). • CBS, Face The Nation: Sen. John McCain (R-AZ), Sen. ...

Source: TPMDC (blog)
10/27/09
RE: Mitch McConnell

SEN. MITCH MCCONNELL, MINORITY LEADER: Now Americans thought reform was supposed to lower costs, not raise them, yet every day it seems we see further ...

Source: Nightly Business Report
10/26/09
Senator: Public option close to gaining votes

...in the 100-member chamber, oppose the public option in any form. "It doesn't make any sense at all," said Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky. "In fact, I think 100 percent of Republicans have indicated they don't think having the government in the

10/26/09
In the Loop: Democrats get more Cuban American contributions

...scientific development, and employment is one of the most important issues in society." Chao, married to Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.), is now at the Heritage Foundation. Street parking is about to get even easier to find in downtown Phoenix.

10/26/09
Reid includes opt-out public option in latest health care bill

...raises taxes and slashes Medicare for our seniors to create new government spending programs," said Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky. Snowe has been unenthusiastic about a public option unless it comes with a "trigger," a provision t

10/26/09
Raising the debt ceiling

...War II when measured against the size of the overall economy. The Republicans are poised to pounce. Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell accused the Democrats of "acting like a teenager on a spending spree with his parent’s credit card with no reg

10/26/09
HHS' Sebelius: Ample flu vaccine will be available

And Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky said Sunday that Congress would be happy to provide additional support and money on a bipartisan basis, ...

Source: The Associated Press
10/25/09
TALK SHOWS

...Ed Rollins ; and Ed Gillespie , former chairman of the Republican National Committee. THIS WEEK (ABC, WJLA), 10 a.m.: Sens. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and Claire McCaskill (D-Mo.). NEWSMAKERS (C-SPAN), 10 a.m.: Rep. Howard P. "Buck" McKeon (Calif

10/25/09
Sen. McConnell: More Swine Flu Help If Asked

...leader is pledging to give the Obama administration any more help it may need to fight the swine flu outbreak. Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky says the administration has told Congress that lawmakers have provided all the support and money needed so fa

Source: NewsMax
10/25/09
Guests on Sunday's TV news shows

...More News Guests on today’s TV news shows: • ABC’s “This Week,” 9:30 a.m. in Kansas City, 9 a.m. in Topeka — Guests: Sen. Mitch McConnell, Kentucky Republican; Sen. Claire McCaskill, Missouri Democrat. • CBS’ “Face the Nation,” 1 a.m

10/25/09
Senator: Public option is close to gaining votes

...in the 100-member chamber, oppose the public option in any form. "It doesn't make any sense at all," said Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky. "In fact, I think 100 percent of Republicans have indicated they don't think having the government in the

10/25/09
RE: Mitch McConnell

ABC NEWS, THIS WEEK WITH GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS INTERVIEW WITH SENATOR MITCH MCCONNELL AND SENATOR CLAIRE MCCASKILL. STEPHANOPOULOS: Good morning ...

Source: ABC News
10/25/09
RE: Mitch McConnell

On the same program, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky reaffirmed his party's unanimous opposition to a public option. ...

Source: CNN Political Ticker
10/25/09
Democrats Are Optimistic That Public Option Will Be Approved

Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, the minority leader, said on “This Week” that “100 percent of Republicans have indicated that they don't think having ...

Source: New York Times
10/25/09
RE: Mitch McConnell

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said he believes broad bipartisan support would approve more resources to combat the H1N1 flu virus if the ...

Source: Washington Post
10/25/09
RE: Mitch McConnell

Sen Mitch McConnell said, "If they need anything additionally from congress, I know we'll be happy to provide it, on a totally bi-partisan basis. ...

Source: KSFY
10/25/09
RE: Mitch McConnell

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and House Minority Leader John Boehner, shown here in a Jan. 5 file photo, are standing by their opposition to a ...

Source: FOXNews
10/25/09
DuPage residents receive H1N1 vaccinations

... the money they need, so if they need anything additionally from Congress, I know we will be happy to provide it," said Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky. ...

Source: ABC7Chicago.com
10/25/09
Iraq blasts kill 136...Senate Republicans promise flu help...Tips pour in ...

Kentucky Sen. Mitch mcconnell tells ABC that Congress would be happy to provide any resources the government needs. ORANGE PARK, Fla. ...

Source: 9&10 News
10/25/09
TPMDC Sunday Roundup

Appearing on This Week, Senate Minority Leader Mitch mcconnell said that Congressional Democrats are "nervous" on health care reform:" Well, look, ...

Source: TPMDC (blog)
10/25/09
State of the Union: John King's Crib Sheet for October 25

Sen. Mitch mcconnell (R-Kentucky), on abc's “This Week” “…We know there's nervousness among Democrats over this increasing view that Congress is acting like ...

Source: CNN Political Ticker
10/25/09
Political Notebook: TV edition

Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., and Olympia Snowe, R-Maine. After mcconnell vows to oppose any health care bill Obama proposes to ensure the Democrats fail, ...

Source: The Bozeman Daily Chronicle
10/25/09
Donors stuffing Ayotte's coffers, but that's it

... apiece were those run by Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky.; Republican Senatorial Campaign Committee Chairman John Cornyn, R-Texas; and Sen. ...

Source: Nashua Telegraph

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Washington, DC 20510
Phone: 202-224-2541
Fax: 202-224-2499

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