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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. 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 Hearing of the Federal Spending Oversight and Emergency Management Subcommittee of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Paul, Hearing on Terrible, No Good, Very Bad Ways of Funding Government: Exploring the Cost to Taxpayers of Spending Uncertainty caused by Governing through Continuing Resolutions, Giant Omnibus Spending Bills, and Shutdown Crises Sen. Rand Paul
Feb. 5, 2018 Reps. Mark Sanford, Thomas Massie Introduce Bill to Fund US Infrastructure by Ending Aid to Pakistan Rep. Thomas Massie, ...
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 Letter to the Hon. Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House - Prioritize Community Health Centers Rep. Hal Rogers, ...
Feb. 2, 2018 Dr. Rand Paul Calls for Congress to Rein In Surveillance State Sen. Rand Paul
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. Mitch McConnell, ...
Jan. 30, 2018 Congressman Rogers Votes Again for Defense Funding Bill, Pay Raise for Troops Rep. Hal Rogers
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 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. 30, 2018 Letter to Christopher Wray, Director of the FBI - Answers from FBI Director Sen. Rand Paul
Jan. 30, 2018 McConnell Comments on President's State of the Union Address 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 - "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. 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. 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 - "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 - "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 - "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. 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 - "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. 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 - "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. 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 McConnell Statement on John Nalbandian 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 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. 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 Congressman Rogers applauds end to "unnecessary shutdown" Rep. Hal Rogers
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. 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 - "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. 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. 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. 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, ...
Jan. 20, 2018 Tweet - "Here's the difference between the Democratic Leader and the rest of the #Senate tonight: (Special Character) He wants to keep the government shut down for hundreds of millions of Americans until we finish negotiating on illegal immigration." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Jan. 20, 2018 Tweet - "We put forward a noncontroversial bill with bipartisan support that contains nothing #Senate Democrats even claim to object to. It continued funding the federal government and secured the future of #CHIP for the nearly 9,000,000 children that rely on it. #SchumerShutdown" Sen. Mitch McConnell
Jan. 20, 2018 Tweet - ""#Senate Democrats Blocked Passage Of A Stopgap Spending Bill" #SchumerShutdown (Special Character)" Sen. Mitch McConnell
Jan. 20, 2018 Tweet - " .@realDonaldTrump, the House, a bipartisan majority of the #Senate, and the American people cannot begin to understand why the Democratic Leader thinks the entire government should be shut down until he gets his way on illegal immigration. #SchumerShutdown" Sen. Mitch McConnell
Jan. 19, 2018 Congressman Rogers celebrates March for Life with vote for pro-life bill Rep. Hal Rogers
Jan. 19, 2018 Members of the Kentucky Delegation Urge Senate Democrats to Avoid Government Shutdown Rep. Andy Barr, ...
Jan. 19, 2018 Dr. Rand Paul Calls for Nation to Renew Its Commitment to the Right to Life Sen. Rand Paul
Jan. 19, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Devin Nunes, Chairman of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence - Push for Release of Intelligence Committee's FISA Memo Rep. Steven Guthrie, ...
Jan. 19, 2018 Tweet - "The facts before us are simple. Right now, the Democratic leader has no compromise immigration bill on the table. No bill exists. Why do Americans need to suffer from a government shutdown when he doesn't even have an immigration bill?" Sen. Mitch McConnell
Jan. 19, 2018 March For Life Sen. Mitch McConnell
Jan. 19, 2018 Tweet - "The vote to fund the government and the 9,000,000 kids depending on #CHIP should be easy, except the Democratic Leader has convinced #Senate Ds to filibuster any funding bill that doesn't include legislation they are demanding for people who came to the United States illegally." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Jan. 19, 2018 Tweet - "A partial list of what #Senate Democrats will be jeopardizing by shutting down the government over #DACA: (Special Character) #Veterans' services (Special Character) opioid treatment centers (Special Character) death benefits for the families of fallen soldiers (Special Character) health insurance for nearly 9,000,000 vulnerable children" Sen. Mitch McConnell
Jan. 19, 2018 Tweet - "I've said it before, and I'll say it again. There is absolutely nothing in this bill that #Senate Democrats oppose, yet they are shutting down the government." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Jan. 19, 2018 Tweet - "#Senate Democrats now say that illegal immigration should take priority over keeping the government open at all. Nothing for opioid treatment centers, #Veterans, or the families of fallen soldiers. Nothing for the nearly 9,000,000 American children on #CHIP." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Jan. 18, 2018 ICYMI: Guthrie Introduces Broadband Access Bill Rep. Steven Guthrie
Jan. 18, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Kenneth Blanco, Director of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network - Senators Murray, Cantwell Join Bipartisan Group of Senators to Urge Federal Agency to Stay the Course on Cannabis Banking, Provide Certainty to Businesses and Consumers Sen. Rand Paul, ...
Jan. 18, 2018 Tweet - "Last year, the Senate Finance Committee unanimously agreed on a proposal to extend #CHIP by 5 years. The continuing resolution extends it for 6, with no changes. This should not be a difficult vote." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Jan. 18, 2018 Tweet - "Keeping the government running in addition to a 6 year Children's Health Insurance Program extension, which gives security to the families of nearly 9 million American children who depend on the program for coverage, is commonsense. Every member of should support it. #CHIP" Sen. Mitch McConnell
Jan. 18, 2018 Tweet - "Workers In #Ohio, #Florida, #Virginia, #Washington, #Colorado, & #Missouri worry "If the base shuts down, that affects everybody in this area,' "will have an incredible impact'" Sen. Mitch McConnell
Jan. 18, 2018 Tweet - "America's children need our support. Not a government shut down by #Senate Democrats." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Jan. 18, 2018 Tweet - "It's only been 1 year since @realDonaldTrump became @POTUS but together we have already delivered on: (Special Character) rolling back runaway regulations (Special Character) standing up for veterans (Special Character) funding our troops (Special Character) strengthening national security (Special Character) passing once-in-a-generation #TaxReform" Sen. Mitch McConnell
Jan. 18, 2018 Tweet - "Just so #Senate Democrats know, #DACA does not begin to face a deadline until March, at the earliest. The deadline to fund the government and the Children's Health Insurance Program is TOMORROW." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Jan. 18, 2018 Tweet - ""Stop playing political football with the health care of our children." Will #Senate Democrats do just that with the 150,000 kids depending on #CHIP in #Alabama?" Sen. Mitch McConnell
Jan. 18, 2018 Tweet - "The choice to fund the government by Friday is simple. 1) pass a noncontroversial, bipartisan bill to keep the government open OR 2) Democrats manufacture a crisis & force a government shutdown over an unrelated issue that we have until at least March to resolve" Sen. Mitch McConnell
Date Title Politician
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. 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 Hearing of the Federal Spending Oversight and Emergency Management Subcommittee of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Paul, Hearing on Terrible, No Good, Very Bad Ways of Funding Government: Exploring the Cost to Taxpayers of Spending Uncertainty caused by Governing through Continuing Resolutions, Giant Omnibus Spending Bills, and Shutdown Crises Sen.Rand Paul
Feb. 5, 2018 Reps. Mark Sanford, Thomas Massie Introduce Bill to Fund US Infrastructure by Ending Aid to Pakistan Rep.Thomas Massie, ...
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 Letter to the Hon. Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House - Prioritize Community Health Centers Rep.Hal Rogers, ...
Feb. 2, 2018 Dr. Rand Paul Calls for Congress to Rein In Surveillance State Sen.Rand Paul
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.Mitch McConnell, ...
Jan. 30, 2018 Congressman Rogers Votes Again for Defense Funding Bill, Pay Raise for Troops Rep.Hal Rogers
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 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. 30, 2018 Letter to Christopher Wray, Director of the FBI - Answers from FBI Director Sen.Rand Paul
Jan. 30, 2018 McConnell Comments on President's State of the Union Address 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 - "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. 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. 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 - "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 - "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 - "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. 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 - "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. 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 - "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. 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 McConnell Statement on John Nalbandian 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 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. 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 Congressman Rogers applauds end to "unnecessary shutdown" Rep.Hal Rogers
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. 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 - "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. 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. 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. 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, ...
Jan. 20, 2018 Tweet - "Here's the difference between the Democratic Leader and the rest of the #Senate tonight: (Special Character) He wants to keep the government shut down for hundreds of millions of Americans until we finish negotiating on illegal immigration." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Jan. 20, 2018 Tweet - "We put forward a noncontroversial bill with bipartisan support that contains nothing #Senate Democrats even claim to object to. It continued funding the federal government and secured the future of #CHIP for the nearly 9,000,000 children that rely on it. #SchumerShutdown" Sen.Mitch McConnell
Jan. 20, 2018 Tweet - ""#Senate Democrats Blocked Passage Of A Stopgap Spending Bill" #SchumerShutdown (Special Character)" Sen.Mitch McConnell
Jan. 20, 2018 Tweet - " .@realDonaldTrump, the House, a bipartisan majority of the #Senate, and the American people cannot begin to understand why the Democratic Leader thinks the entire government should be shut down until he gets his way on illegal immigration. #SchumerShutdown" Sen.Mitch McConnell
Jan. 19, 2018 Congressman Rogers celebrates March for Life with vote for pro-life bill Rep.Hal Rogers
Jan. 19, 2018 Members of the Kentucky Delegation Urge Senate Democrats to Avoid Government Shutdown Rep.Andy Barr, ...
Jan. 19, 2018 Dr. Rand Paul Calls for Nation to Renew Its Commitment to the Right to Life Sen.Rand Paul
Jan. 19, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Devin Nunes, Chairman of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence - Push for Release of Intelligence Committee's FISA Memo Rep.Steven Guthrie, ...
Jan. 19, 2018 Tweet - "The facts before us are simple. Right now, the Democratic leader has no compromise immigration bill on the table. No bill exists. Why do Americans need to suffer from a government shutdown when he doesn't even have an immigration bill?" Sen.Mitch McConnell
Jan. 19, 2018 March For Life Sen.Mitch McConnell
Jan. 19, 2018 Tweet - "The vote to fund the government and the 9,000,000 kids depending on #CHIP should be easy, except the Democratic Leader has convinced #Senate Ds to filibuster any funding bill that doesn't include legislation they are demanding for people who came to the United States illegally." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Jan. 19, 2018 Tweet - "A partial list of what #Senate Democrats will be jeopardizing by shutting down the government over #DACA: (Special Character) #Veterans' services (Special Character) opioid treatment centers (Special Character) death benefits for the families of fallen soldiers (Special Character) health insurance for nearly 9,000,000 vulnerable children" Sen.Mitch McConnell
Jan. 19, 2018 Tweet - "I've said it before, and I'll say it again. There is absolutely nothing in this bill that #Senate Democrats oppose, yet they are shutting down the government." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Jan. 19, 2018 Tweet - "#Senate Democrats now say that illegal immigration should take priority over keeping the government open at all. Nothing for opioid treatment centers, #Veterans, or the families of fallen soldiers. Nothing for the nearly 9,000,000 American children on #CHIP." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Jan. 18, 2018 ICYMI: Guthrie Introduces Broadband Access Bill Rep.Steven Guthrie
Jan. 18, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Kenneth Blanco, Director of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network - Senators Murray, Cantwell Join Bipartisan Group of Senators to Urge Federal Agency to Stay the Course on Cannabis Banking, Provide Certainty to Businesses and Consumers Sen.Rand Paul, ...
Jan. 18, 2018 Tweet - "Last year, the Senate Finance Committee unanimously agreed on a proposal to extend #CHIP by 5 years. The continuing resolution extends it for 6, with no changes. This should not be a difficult vote." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Jan. 18, 2018 Tweet - "Keeping the government running in addition to a 6 year Children's Health Insurance Program extension, which gives security to the families of nearly 9 million American children who depend on the program for coverage, is commonsense. Every member of should support it. #CHIP" Sen.Mitch McConnell
Jan. 18, 2018 Tweet - "Workers In #Ohio, #Florida, #Virginia, #Washington, #Colorado, & #Missouri worry "If the base shuts down, that affects everybody in this area,' "will have an incredible impact'" Sen.Mitch McConnell
Jan. 18, 2018 Tweet - "America's children need our support. Not a government shut down by #Senate Democrats." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Jan. 18, 2018 Tweet - "It's only been 1 year since @realDonaldTrump became @POTUS but together we have already delivered on: (Special Character) rolling back runaway regulations (Special Character) standing up for veterans (Special Character) funding our troops (Special Character) strengthening national security (Special Character) passing once-in-a-generation #TaxReform" Sen.Mitch McConnell
Jan. 18, 2018 Tweet - "Just so #Senate Democrats know, #DACA does not begin to face a deadline until March, at the earliest. The deadline to fund the government and the Children's Health Insurance Program is TOMORROW." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Jan. 18, 2018 Tweet - ""Stop playing political football with the health care of our children." Will #Senate Democrats do just that with the 150,000 kids depending on #CHIP in #Alabama?" Sen.Mitch McConnell
Jan. 18, 2018 Tweet - "The choice to fund the government by Friday is simple. 1) pass a noncontroversial, bipartisan bill to keep the government open OR 2) Democrats manufacture a crisis & force a government shutdown over an unrelated issue that we have until at least March to resolve" Sen.Mitch McConnell
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