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July 27, 2020
Reps Andy Barr and Elaine Luria lead Bipartisan House Effort to pass the Veterans Benefits Fairness and Transparency Act in House
Rep. Andy Barr, ...
July 23, 2020
Executive Session
Sen. Mitch McConnell
July 23, 2020
Congressman Barr's Amendment Increasing Funding for Equine Assisted Therapy Passes House
Rep. Andy Barr
July 22, 2020
Tweet - "A very happy 97th birthday to my great friend, @SenatorDole . Millions of people continue to benefit from the causes Bob championed in the Senate, and the many friends he made here join me in wishing him health and happiness in the year to come."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
July 22, 2020
Senate Committee Passes Dr. Rand Paul's REINS Act
Sen. Rand Paul
July 20, 2020
Tweet - "Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. famously said "the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice." Our nation has bent toward justice because heroes like John Lewis took it upon themselves to lead the way. We celebrate the life of this American hero."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
July 20, 2020
William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021
Rep. Thomas Massie
July 18, 2020
Tweet - "I will never forget joining hands with John as Congress sang We Shall Overcome at a 2008 ceremony honoring his friend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. It could not have been more humbling to consider what he had suffered and sacrificed so those words could be sung in that place."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
July 18, 2020
Tweet - "The Senate and the nation mourn the loss of Congressman John Lewis, a pioneering civil rights leader who put his life on the line to fight racism, promote equal rights, and bring our nation into greater alignment with its founding principles."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
July 17, 2020
Tweet - "My statement on the passing of Congressman John Lewis:"
Sen. Mitch McConnell
July 10, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Carolyn Maloney, Chairwoman of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, and the Hon. Bennie Thompson, Chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee - Rogers and Comer Call Out Maloney and Thompson's Attempts to Mislead the Public
Rep. Jamie Comer, ...
July 7, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Biggs, Massie Call for Immediate Withdrawal of All U.S. Military Personnel from Afghanistan and Iraq
Rep. Thomas Massie, ...
July 2, 2020
Issues Facing America
Sen. Mitch McConnell
June 30, 2020
National Defense Authorization Act
Sen. Mitch McConnell
June 29, 2020
Comer Named Republican Leader of House Oversight & Reform Committee
Rep. Jamie Comer
June 29, 2020
Senate Majority Leader McConnell Congratulates Ranking Member Comer
Sen. Mitch McConnell
June 27, 2020
Tweet - "ICYMI: I joined the @GuyBensonShow to discuss Senate Democrats' blocking police reform and the Senate's historic judicial confirmations."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
June 26, 2020
McConnell on "The Guy Benson Show'
Sen. Mitch McConnell
June 26, 2020
Tweet - "TUNE IN: I'm joining @GuyBensonShow at 4:00pm ET to discuss Senate Democrats' obstruction of police reform and our latest milestone in renewing the judiciary."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
June 25, 2020
Senators Paul, King, Crapo, and Lee Reintroduce FAIR Act to Reform Civil Asset Forfeiture Process, Protect Innocent Americans
Sen. Rand Paul, ...
June 24, 2020
Judicial Confirmations
Sen. Mitch McConnell
June 24, 2020
Tweet - "Democrats say they disagree with parts of @SenatorTimScott 's bill. Fine. The Senate has a way to settle policy differences. It's called legislating. The only reason to duck the whole process is if Democrats would rather preserve a campaign issue than find a bipartisan solution."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
June 24, 2020
Senate Democrats Block Police Reform from Coming to Communities Across America
Sen. Mitch McConnell, ...
June 24, 2020
Tweet - "The Senate has confirmed 200 of President Trump's nominees to lifetime appointments on the federal bench. With today's confirmation, not a single circuit court vacancy exists anywhere in the nation for the first time in at least 40 years."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
June 24, 2020
The Justice Act
Sen. Mitch McConnell
June 18, 2020
Dr. Rand Paul Applauds Justin Walker Confirmation
Sen. Rand Paul
June 18, 2020
Tweet - "The Senate just confirmed @POTUS 's exceptional choice to sit on the second-most-important federal bench. We Kentuckians are sorry to lose Judge Justin Walker, but we're very proud this brilliant and fair jurist will be serving our nation on the D.C. Circuit."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
June 17, 2020
McConnell Announces John Chapuis to Serve as Policy Advisor for Tax, Trade, and Banking Issues
Sen. Mitch McConnell
June 16, 2020
Tweet - "Elaine and I are stunned and heartbroken by Carol Barr's passing. Her warmth filled whatever room she entered. Her contributions made Kentucky a better place for all of us. We send our sincere condolences to Andy, their girls, and their family at this terribly painful time."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
June 15, 2020
Business Before the Senate
Sen. Mitch McConnell
June 15, 2020
Congressman Barr Announces Federal Grant for Breaking the Bronze Ceiling Monument Project
Rep. Andy Barr
June 12, 2020
The American Conservative - "Trump Deserves Credit For Bringing The Troops Home"
Sen. Rand Paul
June 5, 2020
ICYMI: Dr. Rand Paul Introduces Legislation and Senate Rule Change to Enact Congressional Transparency
Sen. Rand Paul
June 4, 2020
Tweet - "In these challenging times, the President and the American people are very well-served by the expert advice and principled leadership of people like Secretary Esper and Attorney General Barr. (1/3)"
Sen. Mitch McConnell
June 1, 2020
Congressman Rogers Supports Return to Work Bonus
Rep. Hal Rogers
May 29, 2020
ICYMI: Guthrie Votes to Protect Small Businesses
Rep. Steven Guthrie
May 28, 2020
Rep. Ken Buck Introduces "No Bailouts for Illegal Aliens Act" in the House
Rep. Thomas Massie, ...
May 27, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Carolyn Maloney, Chairwoman of the House Oversight and Reform Committee - Oversight Republicans threaten to boycott Democrats' virtual committee proceedings being conducted in violation of rules and procedures
Rep. Jamie Comer, ...
May 26, 2020
Walden, Guthrie, Burgess Applaud President Trump's Announcement to Make Insulin Affordable for Seniors
Rep. Steven Guthrie, ...
May 25, 2020
Tweet - "As we continue to meet a new generation of American heroes, we set Memorial Day aside to honor the memory of brave men and women who have laid down their lives in military service. May our actions pay tribute to their tremendous sacrifice for our great nation."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
May 22, 2020
Tweet - "All month, the Senate has been on the job, attending to the needs of our nation. The real contrast is with the House. Two days they've been in session in the last eight weeks. At this point, I'm wondering if we should send Senators over there to collect their newspapers."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
May 22, 2020
McConnell's CARES Act Provides Critical Funding to Nursing Facilities in Kentucky
Sen. Mitch McConnell
May 22, 2020
McConnell on "The Story with Martha MacCallum'
Sen. Mitch McConnell
May 22, 2020
Tweet - "House Democrats are playing with perpetual impeachment while the Senate fights the pandemic. Speaker Pelosi is in no position to be lecturing us about what the appropriate use of Senate time is. The American people deserve answers and we intend to get them."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
May 21, 2020
Tweet - "House Democrats have been missing in action for months. They just forced through a remote voting scheme so they can continue their absence. But there's a problem: Article I, Section 5 of the Constitution."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
May 21, 2020
Tweet - "TUNE IN: I will be joining @marthamaccallum ~7:00 PM EST to discuss the House Democrats' obsession with impeachment and the Senate's continued focus on coronavirus relief, legal protections for frontline workers, and other key Senate priorities."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
May 21, 2020
Executive Session
Sen. Mitch McConnell
May 21, 2020
Business Before the Senate
Sen. Mitch McConnell
May 20, 2020
Tweet - "The Senate is working for the American people during this crisis. We've been in session for weeks. House Democrats have shown up for work two days in eight weeks. They flew into town to pass a far-left wish list that could not even unite their own conference & promptly left town."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
May 20, 2020
Tweet - "You can't make this up: During a global crisis, House Democrats are arguing that the acquittal of President Trump did not actually end their impeachment. They would rather spend another year trying to cram politics into the legal system than help the Senate govern the country."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Date
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Politician
July 27, 2020
Reps Andy Barr and Elaine Luria lead Bipartisan House Effort to pass the Veterans Benefits Fairness and Transparency Act in House
Rep.Andy Barr, ...
July 23, 2020
Executive Session
Sen.Mitch McConnell
July 23, 2020
Congressman Barr's Amendment Increasing Funding for Equine Assisted Therapy Passes House
Rep.Andy Barr
July 22, 2020
Tweet - "A very happy 97th birthday to my great friend, @SenatorDole . Millions of people continue to benefit from the causes Bob championed in the Senate, and the many friends he made here join me in wishing him health and happiness in the year to come."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
July 22, 2020
Senate Committee Passes Dr. Rand Paul's REINS Act
Sen.Rand Paul
July 20, 2020
Tweet - "Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. famously said "the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice." Our nation has bent toward justice because heroes like John Lewis took it upon themselves to lead the way. We celebrate the life of this American hero."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
July 20, 2020
William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021
Rep.Thomas Massie
July 18, 2020
Tweet - "I will never forget joining hands with John as Congress sang We Shall Overcome at a 2008 ceremony honoring his friend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. It could not have been more humbling to consider what he had suffered and sacrificed so those words could be sung in that place."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
July 18, 2020
Tweet - "The Senate and the nation mourn the loss of Congressman John Lewis, a pioneering civil rights leader who put his life on the line to fight racism, promote equal rights, and bring our nation into greater alignment with its founding principles."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
July 17, 2020
Tweet - "My statement on the passing of Congressman John Lewis:"
Sen.Mitch McConnell
July 10, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Carolyn Maloney, Chairwoman of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, and the Hon. Bennie Thompson, Chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee - Rogers and Comer Call Out Maloney and Thompson's Attempts to Mislead the Public
Rep.Jamie Comer, ...
July 7, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Biggs, Massie Call for Immediate Withdrawal of All U.S. Military Personnel from Afghanistan and Iraq
Rep.Thomas Massie, ...
July 2, 2020
Issues Facing America
Sen.Mitch McConnell
June 30, 2020
National Defense Authorization Act
Sen.Mitch McConnell
June 29, 2020
Comer Named Republican Leader of House Oversight & Reform Committee
Rep.Jamie Comer
June 29, 2020
Senate Majority Leader McConnell Congratulates Ranking Member Comer
Sen.Mitch McConnell
June 27, 2020
Tweet - "ICYMI: I joined the @GuyBensonShow to discuss Senate Democrats' blocking police reform and the Senate's historic judicial confirmations."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
June 26, 2020
McConnell on "The Guy Benson Show'
Sen.Mitch McConnell
June 26, 2020
Tweet - "TUNE IN: I'm joining @GuyBensonShow at 4:00pm ET to discuss Senate Democrats' obstruction of police reform and our latest milestone in renewing the judiciary."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
June 25, 2020
Senators Paul, King, Crapo, and Lee Reintroduce FAIR Act to Reform Civil Asset Forfeiture Process, Protect Innocent Americans
Sen.Rand Paul, ...
June 24, 2020
Judicial Confirmations
Sen.Mitch McConnell
June 24, 2020
Tweet - "Democrats say they disagree with parts of @SenatorTimScott 's bill. Fine. The Senate has a way to settle policy differences. It's called legislating. The only reason to duck the whole process is if Democrats would rather preserve a campaign issue than find a bipartisan solution."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
June 24, 2020
Senate Democrats Block Police Reform from Coming to Communities Across America
Sen.Mitch McConnell, ...
June 24, 2020
Tweet - "The Senate has confirmed 200 of President Trump's nominees to lifetime appointments on the federal bench. With today's confirmation, not a single circuit court vacancy exists anywhere in the nation for the first time in at least 40 years."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
June 24, 2020
The Justice Act
Sen.Mitch McConnell
June 18, 2020
Dr. Rand Paul Applauds Justin Walker Confirmation
Sen.Rand Paul
June 18, 2020
Tweet - "The Senate just confirmed @POTUS 's exceptional choice to sit on the second-most-important federal bench. We Kentuckians are sorry to lose Judge Justin Walker, but we're very proud this brilliant and fair jurist will be serving our nation on the D.C. Circuit."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
June 17, 2020
McConnell Announces John Chapuis to Serve as Policy Advisor for Tax, Trade, and Banking Issues
Sen.Mitch McConnell
June 16, 2020
Tweet - "Elaine and I are stunned and heartbroken by Carol Barr's passing. Her warmth filled whatever room she entered. Her contributions made Kentucky a better place for all of us. We send our sincere condolences to Andy, their girls, and their family at this terribly painful time."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
June 15, 2020
Business Before the Senate
Sen.Mitch McConnell
June 15, 2020
Congressman Barr Announces Federal Grant for Breaking the Bronze Ceiling Monument Project
Rep.Andy Barr
June 12, 2020
The American Conservative - "Trump Deserves Credit For Bringing The Troops Home"
Sen.Rand Paul
June 5, 2020
ICYMI: Dr. Rand Paul Introduces Legislation and Senate Rule Change to Enact Congressional Transparency
Sen.Rand Paul
June 4, 2020
Tweet - "In these challenging times, the President and the American people are very well-served by the expert advice and principled leadership of people like Secretary Esper and Attorney General Barr. (1/3)"
Sen.Mitch McConnell
June 1, 2020
Congressman Rogers Supports Return to Work Bonus
Rep.Hal Rogers
May 29, 2020
ICYMI: Guthrie Votes to Protect Small Businesses
Rep.Steven Guthrie
May 28, 2020
Rep. Ken Buck Introduces "No Bailouts for Illegal Aliens Act" in the House
Rep.Thomas Massie, ...
May 27, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Carolyn Maloney, Chairwoman of the House Oversight and Reform Committee - Oversight Republicans threaten to boycott Democrats' virtual committee proceedings being conducted in violation of rules and procedures
Rep.Jamie Comer, ...
May 26, 2020
Walden, Guthrie, Burgess Applaud President Trump's Announcement to Make Insulin Affordable for Seniors
Rep.Steven Guthrie, ...
May 25, 2020
Tweet - "As we continue to meet a new generation of American heroes, we set Memorial Day aside to honor the memory of brave men and women who have laid down their lives in military service. May our actions pay tribute to their tremendous sacrifice for our great nation."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
May 22, 2020
Tweet - "All month, the Senate has been on the job, attending to the needs of our nation. The real contrast is with the House. Two days they've been in session in the last eight weeks. At this point, I'm wondering if we should send Senators over there to collect their newspapers."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
May 22, 2020
McConnell's CARES Act Provides Critical Funding to Nursing Facilities in Kentucky
Sen.Mitch McConnell
May 22, 2020
McConnell on "The Story with Martha MacCallum'
Sen.Mitch McConnell
May 22, 2020
Tweet - "House Democrats are playing with perpetual impeachment while the Senate fights the pandemic. Speaker Pelosi is in no position to be lecturing us about what the appropriate use of Senate time is. The American people deserve answers and we intend to get them."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
May 21, 2020
Tweet - "House Democrats have been missing in action for months. They just forced through a remote voting scheme so they can continue their absence. But there's a problem: Article I, Section 5 of the Constitution."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
May 21, 2020
Tweet - "TUNE IN: I will be joining @marthamaccallum ~7:00 PM EST to discuss the House Democrats' obsession with impeachment and the Senate's continued focus on coronavirus relief, legal protections for frontline workers, and other key Senate priorities."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
May 21, 2020
Executive Session
Sen.Mitch McConnell
May 21, 2020
Business Before the Senate
Sen.Mitch McConnell
May 20, 2020
Tweet - "The Senate is working for the American people during this crisis. We've been in session for weeks. House Democrats have shown up for work two days in eight weeks. They flew into town to pass a far-left wish list that could not even unite their own conference & promptly left town."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
May 20, 2020
Tweet - "You can't make this up: During a global crisis, House Democrats are arguing that the acquittal of President Trump did not actually end their impeachment. They would rather spend another year trying to cram politics into the legal system than help the Senate govern the country."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
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