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Feb. 6, 2018
Tweet - ".@SenatorTimScott made sure that #TaxReform included a provision to create "opportunity zones" across the US, allowing governors to designate economically-distressed areas for special tax incentives that will make them more attractive places to invest and create #jobs. #IIOA"
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Feb. 6, 2018
Tweet - "Senators on both sides of the aisle say they agree that our warfighters deserve sufficient, stable funding to fulfill the missions and tasks their country assigns them. Today, each of us will have the chance to back up that sentiment with our vote."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Feb. 5, 2018
Reps. Mark Sanford, Thomas Massie Introduce Bill to Fund US Infrastructure by Ending Aid to Pakistan
Sen. Rand Paul, ...
Feb. 5, 2018
Tweet - "There's no reason why our warfighters need to continue to face uncertainty until spending issues are resolved. @DeptofDefense Secretary Mattis has repeatedly pointed out that short-term continuing resolutions harm the readiness of our forces."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Feb. 2, 2018
Dr. Rand Paul Calls for Congress to Rein In Surveillance State
Sen. Rand Paul
Feb. 2, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House - Prioritize Community Health Centers
Rep. Jamie Comer, ...
Feb. 1, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Cathy Gautreaux, Deputy Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration - Make Exemptions for ELD Mandate
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Jan. 31, 2018
Congressman Rogers' Statement on President Trump's State of the Union Address
Rep. Hal Rogers
Jan. 31, 2018
Letter to Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Modernize NAFTA
Sen. Rand Paul, ...
Jan. 30, 2018
Congressman Rogers Votes Again for Defense Funding Bill, Pay Raise for Troops
Rep. Hal Rogers
Jan. 30, 2018
Letter to Christopher Wray, Director of the FBI - Answers from FBI Director
Sen. Rand Paul
Jan. 30, 2018
Tweet - ".@POTUS and Republicans in Congress understand that when you make America a more attractive place to invest and create #jobs, you are helping American families and communities. That's why we seized on the opportunity to provide #TaxReform with the #TaxCutsandJobsAct. #SOTU"
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Jan. 30, 2018
Dr. Rand Paul Applauds President Trump's Achievements in First Year
Sen. Rand Paul
Jan. 30, 2018
McConnell Comments on President's State of the Union Address
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Jan. 30, 2018
Tweet - ".@realDonaldTrump had more new Circuit Court judges confirmed in his 1st year than any president, a testimony to the quality of the nominees he sends to the #Senate. In fact, we'll vote to confirm another excellent judge later today. #SOTU"
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Jan. 29, 2018
Dr. Rand Paul Votes to Protect Life
Sen. Rand Paul
Jan. 29, 2018
Tweet - "To resolve President Obama's unlawfully established #DACA program and other important immigration issues, I urge #Senate Democrats to put serious, good-faith discussions ahead of partisan point-scoring."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Jan. 29, 2018
Tweet - "The #Senate will consider another well-qualified judicial nominee, David Stras of Minnesota, to serve on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, adding to @POTUS' historic push for judges committed to the rule of law."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Jan. 29, 2018
Tweet - "It's a shame that no Democrats voted for #TaxReform -- not a one. And it's jarring to hear some of them now denigrating the pay increases and benefits that only wealthy people could deem insignificant."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Jan. 26, 2018
Dr. Rand Paul Introduces the Government Shutdown Prevention Act
Sen. Rand Paul
Jan. 25, 2018
Tax reform has already increased paychecks and lowered utility bill
Rep. Hal Rogers
Jan. 25, 2018
McConnell on White House Immigration, Security Framework
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Jan. 25, 2018
Senate Confirms Kentucky Native as Head of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Jan. 24, 2018
Dr. Rand Paul Introduces Bill to Fund Infrastructure by Ending Aid to Pakistan
Sen. Rand Paul
Jan. 24, 2018
Tweet - "There are only 7 countries left that still permit elective abortion after 20 weeks--including the US, China, and North Korea. That's why the #Senate will soon vote to take up commonsense legislation to protect unborn children who can feel pain."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Jan. 24, 2018
Tweet - "The #Senate took another important step in confirming @POTUS' qualified nominees. In strong bipartisan fashion, we confirmed Jay Powell to serve as Chairman of the @federalreserve by a vote of 84-13."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Jan. 24, 2018
Tweet - "Consumer confidence is up. Unemployment is down. Markets are breaking records. From small businesses to our largest job creators, pay raises, bonuses, and plans for new investments are in season."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Jan. 24, 2018
Tweet - "Parents of the nearly 9,000,000 American children who rely on #CHIP can breathe easier thanks to the longest extension in its history."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Jan. 24, 2018
Tweet - "This is not just #TaxReform for the big guys. Now even the smallest businesses will be able to take a significant deduction on their business income, giving them more money to buy new equipment, hire a new employee, or provide health coverage for their team. #TaxCutsandJobsAct"
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Jan. 24, 2018
Tweet - "Today, the #Senate will vote to confirm @POTUS' nominee for @HHSGov, Alex Azar. It is vital that this department be headed by a leader with Mr. Azar's extensive qualifications and excellent reputation."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Jan. 24, 2018
Tweet - "Yesterday, the #Senate confirmed 3 of @POTUS' highly-qualified nominees for important posts. Chairman of the @federalreserve, Jay Powell. Secretary of @HHSGov, Alex Azar. Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom, Sam Brownback."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Jan. 23, 2018
Tweet - "As part of #TaxReform, we repealed the individual mandate tax at the heart of Obamacare. Now we've delayed three more. 1. The deeply unpopular tax on medical devices. 2. "Cadillac tax," which penalizes employers who offer generous benefits. 3. The "health insurance tax""
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Jan. 23, 2018
Tweet - "Even the Democrats' government shutdown couldn't keep this GOP Congress from finding new ways to cut taxes. Included in yesterday's bipartisan bill was an additional $31 billion in tax cuts. Specifically, we delayed 3 onerous Obamacare taxes."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Jan. 23, 2018
Tweet - "The 6 year extension of Children's Health Insurance Program is the longest ever. #CHIP helps nearly 9,000,000 children across our country. A special thanks to @senorrinhatch for his work in both creating the program, and helping secure this funding."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Jan. 23, 2018
Tweet - "Because common sense and bipartisanship won out yesterday, we have a fresh start today to resume negotiations on key issues such as immigration and border security, disaster relief, health care, and defense spending."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Jan. 23, 2018
Tweet - "Yesterday an overwhelming bipartisan majority voted to: (Special Character) end a filibuster of government funding (Special Character) fund for our men and women in uniform (Special Character) extend #CHIP (Special Character) further delay three Obamacare taxes"
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Jan. 23, 2018
McConnell Statement on John Nalbandian
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Jan. 23, 2018
Tweet - "Now that the shutdown has ended, the #Senate must get back to its job of confirming nominees. We have 3 ready to go: Alex Azar for Secretary of @HHSGov Sam Brownback for Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom Jerome Powell for Chairman of the @federalreserve"
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Jan. 22, 2018
Congressman Rogers applauds end to "unnecessary shutdown"
Rep. Hal Rogers
Jan. 22, 2018
Barr Applauds End of Schumer Shutdown
Rep. Andy Barr
Jan. 22, 2018
Congressman Comer Calls for End of Shutdown and Withholds Pay
Rep. Jamie Comer
Jan. 22, 2018
Tweet - "It's now evident that this filibuster is doing nothing to generate bipartisan progress on issues that Americans care about. Every day we spend arguing about keeping the lights on is another day we cannot spend negotiating DACA, defense, or any of our other shared priorities."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Jan. 22, 2018
Tweet - "During the shutdown, the #Senate made no substantive progress -- not an inch -- on the serious, bipartisan negotiations that it will take us to resolve issues such as immigration and border security, health care, disaster relief, defense spending, & many other matters."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Jan. 22, 2018
Tweet - "We have been talking for months about ways to address Congress' unfinished business -- military spending, disaster relief, healthcare, immigration, and border security. Now those talks can get going again."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Jan. 22, 2018
Tweet - "Today at noon, every Senator can vote to end this government shutdown. We will vote to end this filibuster and advance instead a bipartisan bill that would put this whole mess behind us."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Jan. 22, 2018
Tweet - "As I've said repeatedly over the past week, shutting down the government is an irresponsible way to do business. All of our important business for the American people had to be put on hold while this manufactured crisis was dealt with."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Jan. 21, 2018
Tweet - "To most Americans, taking care of our military and #veterans, providing #healthcare for needy children, and funding the @CDCgov sound like fundamental responsibilities. To the Democratic Leader, apparently, they sound like hostages ripe for the taking. #SchumerShutdown"
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Jan. 21, 2018
Tweet - "In the #Senate, the minority has the power to filibuster. And on Friday, the Democratic Leader made the extraordinary and destructive choice to filibuster the bipartisan bill and guarantee the American people a #SchumerShutdown."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Jan. 20, 2018
Barr Calls on Democrats to End the Schumer Shutdown
Rep. Andy Barr
Jan. 20, 2018
"There Was Nothing in That Bill for Them to Oppose."
Rep. Andy Barr, ...
Date
Title
Politician
Feb. 6, 2018
Tweet - ".@SenatorTimScott made sure that #TaxReform included a provision to create "opportunity zones" across the US, allowing governors to designate economically-distressed areas for special tax incentives that will make them more attractive places to invest and create #jobs. #IIOA"
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Feb. 6, 2018
Tweet - "Senators on both sides of the aisle say they agree that our warfighters deserve sufficient, stable funding to fulfill the missions and tasks their country assigns them. Today, each of us will have the chance to back up that sentiment with our vote."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Feb. 5, 2018
Reps. Mark Sanford, Thomas Massie Introduce Bill to Fund US Infrastructure by Ending Aid to Pakistan
Sen.Rand Paul, ...
Feb. 5, 2018
Tweet - "There's no reason why our warfighters need to continue to face uncertainty until spending issues are resolved. @DeptofDefense Secretary Mattis has repeatedly pointed out that short-term continuing resolutions harm the readiness of our forces."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Feb. 2, 2018
Dr. Rand Paul Calls for Congress to Rein In Surveillance State
Sen.Rand Paul
Feb. 2, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House - Prioritize Community Health Centers
Rep.Jamie Comer, ...
Feb. 1, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Cathy Gautreaux, Deputy Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration - Make Exemptions for ELD Mandate
Rep.Thomas Massie, ...
Jan. 31, 2018
Congressman Rogers' Statement on President Trump's State of the Union Address
Rep.Hal Rogers
Jan. 31, 2018
Letter to Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Modernize NAFTA
Sen.Rand Paul, ...
Jan. 30, 2018
Congressman Rogers Votes Again for Defense Funding Bill, Pay Raise for Troops
Rep.Hal Rogers
Jan. 30, 2018
Letter to Christopher Wray, Director of the FBI - Answers from FBI Director
Sen.Rand Paul
Jan. 30, 2018
Tweet - ".@POTUS and Republicans in Congress understand that when you make America a more attractive place to invest and create #jobs, you are helping American families and communities. That's why we seized on the opportunity to provide #TaxReform with the #TaxCutsandJobsAct. #SOTU"
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Jan. 30, 2018
Dr. Rand Paul Applauds President Trump's Achievements in First Year
Sen.Rand Paul
Jan. 30, 2018
McConnell Comments on President's State of the Union Address
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Jan. 30, 2018
Tweet - ".@realDonaldTrump had more new Circuit Court judges confirmed in his 1st year than any president, a testimony to the quality of the nominees he sends to the #Senate. In fact, we'll vote to confirm another excellent judge later today. #SOTU"
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Jan. 29, 2018
Dr. Rand Paul Votes to Protect Life
Sen.Rand Paul
Jan. 29, 2018
Tweet - "To resolve President Obama's unlawfully established #DACA program and other important immigration issues, I urge #Senate Democrats to put serious, good-faith discussions ahead of partisan point-scoring."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Jan. 29, 2018
Tweet - "The #Senate will consider another well-qualified judicial nominee, David Stras of Minnesota, to serve on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, adding to @POTUS' historic push for judges committed to the rule of law."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Jan. 29, 2018
Tweet - "It's a shame that no Democrats voted for #TaxReform -- not a one. And it's jarring to hear some of them now denigrating the pay increases and benefits that only wealthy people could deem insignificant."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Jan. 26, 2018
Dr. Rand Paul Introduces the Government Shutdown Prevention Act
Sen.Rand Paul
Jan. 25, 2018
Tax reform has already increased paychecks and lowered utility bill
Rep.Hal Rogers
Jan. 25, 2018
McConnell on White House Immigration, Security Framework
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Jan. 25, 2018
Senate Confirms Kentucky Native as Head of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Jan. 24, 2018
Dr. Rand Paul Introduces Bill to Fund Infrastructure by Ending Aid to Pakistan
Sen.Rand Paul
Jan. 24, 2018
Tweet - "There are only 7 countries left that still permit elective abortion after 20 weeks--including the US, China, and North Korea. That's why the #Senate will soon vote to take up commonsense legislation to protect unborn children who can feel pain."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Jan. 24, 2018
Tweet - "The #Senate took another important step in confirming @POTUS' qualified nominees. In strong bipartisan fashion, we confirmed Jay Powell to serve as Chairman of the @federalreserve by a vote of 84-13."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Jan. 24, 2018
Tweet - "Consumer confidence is up. Unemployment is down. Markets are breaking records. From small businesses to our largest job creators, pay raises, bonuses, and plans for new investments are in season."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Jan. 24, 2018
Tweet - "Parents of the nearly 9,000,000 American children who rely on #CHIP can breathe easier thanks to the longest extension in its history."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Jan. 24, 2018
Tweet - "This is not just #TaxReform for the big guys. Now even the smallest businesses will be able to take a significant deduction on their business income, giving them more money to buy new equipment, hire a new employee, or provide health coverage for their team. #TaxCutsandJobsAct"
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Jan. 24, 2018
Tweet - "Today, the #Senate will vote to confirm @POTUS' nominee for @HHSGov, Alex Azar. It is vital that this department be headed by a leader with Mr. Azar's extensive qualifications and excellent reputation."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Jan. 24, 2018
Tweet - "Yesterday, the #Senate confirmed 3 of @POTUS' highly-qualified nominees for important posts. Chairman of the @federalreserve, Jay Powell. Secretary of @HHSGov, Alex Azar. Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom, Sam Brownback."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Jan. 23, 2018
Tweet - "As part of #TaxReform, we repealed the individual mandate tax at the heart of Obamacare. Now we've delayed three more. 1. The deeply unpopular tax on medical devices. 2. "Cadillac tax," which penalizes employers who offer generous benefits. 3. The "health insurance tax""
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Jan. 23, 2018
Tweet - "Even the Democrats' government shutdown couldn't keep this GOP Congress from finding new ways to cut taxes. Included in yesterday's bipartisan bill was an additional $31 billion in tax cuts. Specifically, we delayed 3 onerous Obamacare taxes."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Jan. 23, 2018
Tweet - "The 6 year extension of Children's Health Insurance Program is the longest ever. #CHIP helps nearly 9,000,000 children across our country. A special thanks to @senorrinhatch for his work in both creating the program, and helping secure this funding."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Jan. 23, 2018
Tweet - "Because common sense and bipartisanship won out yesterday, we have a fresh start today to resume negotiations on key issues such as immigration and border security, disaster relief, health care, and defense spending."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Jan. 23, 2018
Tweet - "Yesterday an overwhelming bipartisan majority voted to: (Special Character) end a filibuster of government funding (Special Character) fund for our men and women in uniform (Special Character) extend #CHIP (Special Character) further delay three Obamacare taxes"
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Jan. 23, 2018
McConnell Statement on John Nalbandian
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Jan. 23, 2018
Tweet - "Now that the shutdown has ended, the #Senate must get back to its job of confirming nominees. We have 3 ready to go: Alex Azar for Secretary of @HHSGov Sam Brownback for Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom Jerome Powell for Chairman of the @federalreserve"
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Jan. 22, 2018
Congressman Rogers applauds end to "unnecessary shutdown"
Rep.Hal Rogers
Jan. 22, 2018
Barr Applauds End of Schumer Shutdown
Rep.Andy Barr
Jan. 22, 2018
Congressman Comer Calls for End of Shutdown and Withholds Pay
Rep.Jamie Comer
Jan. 22, 2018
Tweet - "It's now evident that this filibuster is doing nothing to generate bipartisan progress on issues that Americans care about. Every day we spend arguing about keeping the lights on is another day we cannot spend negotiating DACA, defense, or any of our other shared priorities."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Jan. 22, 2018
Tweet - "During the shutdown, the #Senate made no substantive progress -- not an inch -- on the serious, bipartisan negotiations that it will take us to resolve issues such as immigration and border security, health care, disaster relief, defense spending, & many other matters."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Jan. 22, 2018
Tweet - "We have been talking for months about ways to address Congress' unfinished business -- military spending, disaster relief, healthcare, immigration, and border security. Now those talks can get going again."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Jan. 22, 2018
Tweet - "Today at noon, every Senator can vote to end this government shutdown. We will vote to end this filibuster and advance instead a bipartisan bill that would put this whole mess behind us."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Jan. 22, 2018
Tweet - "As I've said repeatedly over the past week, shutting down the government is an irresponsible way to do business. All of our important business for the American people had to be put on hold while this manufactured crisis was dealt with."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Jan. 21, 2018
Tweet - "To most Americans, taking care of our military and #veterans, providing #healthcare for needy children, and funding the @CDCgov sound like fundamental responsibilities. To the Democratic Leader, apparently, they sound like hostages ripe for the taking. #SchumerShutdown"
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Jan. 21, 2018
Tweet - "In the #Senate, the minority has the power to filibuster. And on Friday, the Democratic Leader made the extraordinary and destructive choice to filibuster the bipartisan bill and guarantee the American people a #SchumerShutdown."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Jan. 20, 2018
Barr Calls on Democrats to End the Schumer Shutdown
Rep.Andy Barr
Jan. 20, 2018
"There Was Nothing in That Bill for Them to Oppose."
Rep.Andy Barr, ...
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