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Feb. 9, 2018 TIME - Congress Is Full of Hypocrites. I Took a Stand
Sen. Rand Paul
Feb. 9, 2018 STATEMENT: Congress Approves 2-year Bipartisan Budget Deal Rep. Hal Rogers
Feb. 9, 2018 Berea College Receives Permanent Tax Relief Rep. Andy Barr
Feb. 9, 2018 Bipartisan budget bill protects Kentucky families, servicemembers, veterans, students, and builds on efforts to help fight opioid epidemic Sen. Mitch McConnell
Feb. 9, 2018 Dr. Rand Paul Holds Both Parties Accountable for Deserting Fiscal Responsibility Sen. Rand Paul
Feb. 8, 2018 Dr. Rand Paul Blasts Hypocrisy and Out-of-Control Spending Sen. Rand Paul
Feb. 8, 2018 Tweet - "For the families who are still struggling to rebuild in the wake of last year's spate of natural disasters, this budget agreement will provide funds for more relief." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Feb. 8, 2018 Tweet - "Short-term funding bills have handicapped our military's ability to engage in long-term planning and investment. This budget agreement will give our men and women in uniform the resources they need." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Feb. 8, 2018 Tweet - "On average, the #opioidcrisis takes more than 100 American lives every day. This budget agreement provides an additional $6 billion in additional funding for new grants, prevention programs, and law enforcement initiatives to bolster existing national and state efforts." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Feb. 8, 2018 Tweet - "In addition to helping our military, #Veterans, and with disaster relief, this budget agreement invests in the future of our nation's infrastructure, a shared bipartisan priority." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Feb. 7, 2018 Tweet - "This Congress is determined to reignite an #economy that works for everyone. That's why #TaxReform lets families across the US keep more of what they earn, and makes America a more attractive place to create #jobs and gives our businesses a fairer fight with foreign competitors." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Feb. 7, 2018 Tweet - "For the first time in years, our military will have the resources needed to keep us safe. This funding will help serve #Veterans who have bravely served, & it will ensure efforts such as disaster relief, infrastructure, and build on our fight against opioid abuse & drug addiction" Sen. Mitch McConnell
Feb. 7, 2018 Tweet - "In addition to helping our military and #Veterans, this bipartisan agreement will provides funding for disaster relief efforts. Last year, powerful storms crippled #PuertoRico & #USVI and damaged communities from #Florida to #Texas, this bill will get more help on the way." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Feb. 6, 2018 Chairman Rand Paul Holds Hearing on Impact of Government Shutdowns Sen. Rand Paul
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. 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 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
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 McConnell Comments on President's State of the Union Address 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. 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 Dr. Rand Paul Introduces Bill to Fund Infrastructure by Ending Aid to Pakistan Sen. Rand Paul
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 - "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 - "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 - "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. 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 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. 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 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. 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 - "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 - "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. 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 - "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 Members of the Kentucky Delegation Urge Senate Democrats to Avoid Government Shutdown Rep. Andy Barr, ...
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 - "#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. 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. 17, 2018 Tweet - "The funding bill that we'll take up in the #Senate will reauthorize #CHIP (which covers nearly 9 million children in low-income families) for 6 years. That's 1 year longer than the bipartisan bill that unanimously passed Senate Finance Committee on a bipartisan basis last year.The funding bill that we'll take up in the #Senate will reauthorize #CHIP (which covers nearly 9 million children in low-income families) for 6 years. That's 1 year longer than the bipartisan bill that unanimously passed Senate Finance Committee on a bipartisan basis last year." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Jan. 16, 2018 Tweet - "With no imminent deadline on #immigration, and with bipartisan talks well underway, there is no reason why Congress should hold government funding hostage over the issue of illegal immigration." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Date Title Politician
Feb. 9, 2018 TIME - Congress Is Full of Hypocrites. I Took a Stand
Sen.Rand Paul
Feb. 9, 2018 STATEMENT: Congress Approves 2-year Bipartisan Budget Deal Rep.Hal Rogers
Feb. 9, 2018 Berea College Receives Permanent Tax Relief Rep.Andy Barr
Feb. 9, 2018 Bipartisan budget bill protects Kentucky families, servicemembers, veterans, students, and builds on efforts to help fight opioid epidemic Sen.Mitch McConnell
Feb. 9, 2018 Dr. Rand Paul Holds Both Parties Accountable for Deserting Fiscal Responsibility Sen.Rand Paul
Feb. 8, 2018 Dr. Rand Paul Blasts Hypocrisy and Out-of-Control Spending Sen.Rand Paul
Feb. 8, 2018 Tweet - "For the families who are still struggling to rebuild in the wake of last year's spate of natural disasters, this budget agreement will provide funds for more relief." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Feb. 8, 2018 Tweet - "Short-term funding bills have handicapped our military's ability to engage in long-term planning and investment. This budget agreement will give our men and women in uniform the resources they need." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Feb. 8, 2018 Tweet - "On average, the #opioidcrisis takes more than 100 American lives every day. This budget agreement provides an additional $6 billion in additional funding for new grants, prevention programs, and law enforcement initiatives to bolster existing national and state efforts." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Feb. 8, 2018 Tweet - "In addition to helping our military, #Veterans, and with disaster relief, this budget agreement invests in the future of our nation's infrastructure, a shared bipartisan priority." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Feb. 7, 2018 Tweet - "This Congress is determined to reignite an #economy that works for everyone. That's why #TaxReform lets families across the US keep more of what they earn, and makes America a more attractive place to create #jobs and gives our businesses a fairer fight with foreign competitors." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Feb. 7, 2018 Tweet - "For the first time in years, our military will have the resources needed to keep us safe. This funding will help serve #Veterans who have bravely served, & it will ensure efforts such as disaster relief, infrastructure, and build on our fight against opioid abuse & drug addiction" Sen.Mitch McConnell
Feb. 7, 2018 Tweet - "In addition to helping our military and #Veterans, this bipartisan agreement will provides funding for disaster relief efforts. Last year, powerful storms crippled #PuertoRico & #USVI and damaged communities from #Florida to #Texas, this bill will get more help on the way." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Feb. 6, 2018 Chairman Rand Paul Holds Hearing on Impact of Government Shutdowns Sen.Rand Paul
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. 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 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
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 McConnell Comments on President's State of the Union Address 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. 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 Dr. Rand Paul Introduces Bill to Fund Infrastructure by Ending Aid to Pakistan Sen.Rand Paul
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 - "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 - "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 - "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. 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 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. 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 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. 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 - "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 - "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. 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 - "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 Members of the Kentucky Delegation Urge Senate Democrats to Avoid Government Shutdown Rep.Andy Barr, ...
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 - "#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. 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. 17, 2018 Tweet - "The funding bill that we'll take up in the #Senate will reauthorize #CHIP (which covers nearly 9 million children in low-income families) for 6 years. That's 1 year longer than the bipartisan bill that unanimously passed Senate Finance Committee on a bipartisan basis last year.The funding bill that we'll take up in the #Senate will reauthorize #CHIP (which covers nearly 9 million children in low-income families) for 6 years. That's 1 year longer than the bipartisan bill that unanimously passed Senate Finance Committee on a bipartisan basis last year." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Jan. 16, 2018 Tweet - "With no imminent deadline on #immigration, and with bipartisan talks well underway, there is no reason why Congress should hold government funding hostage over the issue of illegal immigration." Sen.Mitch McConnell
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