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Politician
Dec. 14, 2017
Tweet - "Jim Ho, who will be the 12th @POTUS Circuit Court nominee considered by the #Senate in 2017, "has a fidelity to the rule of law that we should all want in a federal judge'"
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Dec. 14, 2017
Dr. Rand Paul Applauds First Full-Scale Defense Department Audit
Sen. Rand Paul
Dec. 13, 2017
Tweet - "Once the #Senate confirms Justice Willett this afternoon, we will advance the nomination of James Ho to be a judge on the Fifth Circuit Court. He will be @POTUS' 12th nomination confirmed to the Circuit Court."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Dec. 13, 2017
Tweet - "Texas Supreme Court Justice Don Willett will be the 11th @POTUS nominee to the circuit courts confirmed by the #Senate this year."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Dec. 12, 2017
Tweet - "Today, the #Senate will confirm Steven Grasz to be a judge on the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals, our 10th circuit court confirmation this year."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Dec. 11, 2017
Tweet - "This week, the #Senate will consider 3 more of @POTUS' outstanding individuals nominated to serve on our nation's federal circuit courts, in addition to the 9 we have already confirmed this year."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Dec. 11, 2017
Tweet - "I would like to once again commend Chairman @ChuckGrassley for his leadership of the @senjudiciary Committee. His excellent work has allowed us to bring @POTUS' circuit court nominees to the #Senate floor."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Dec. 6, 2017
Congressman Comer Votes for Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act
Rep. Jamie Comer
Dec. 5, 2017
Tweet - "The #Senate has confirmed the nomination of Kirstjen Nielsen to be the Secretary of @DHSgov. Our nation faces myriad threats, and I look forward to working with Ms. Nielsen to address each of them."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Dec. 5, 2017
Tweet - "The #Senate will take a serious step today to strengthen our nation's security by confirming Kirstjen Nielsen to lead @DHSgov. With her understanding of the challenges facing our nation and her experience in prevention and preparedness, she will excel as the next Secretary."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Dec. 1, 2017
Letter to the Hon. Gregg Harper, and the Hon. Robert A. Brady, Committee on House Administration - Disclosure of Sexual Harassment Settlements Paid with Taxpayer Money
Rep. Steven Guthrie, ...
Nov. 30, 2017
House Passes Comer's Legislation to Improve the Federal Workforce
Rep. Jamie Comer
Nov. 30, 2017
Tweet - "Thanks to the leadership of @senjudiciary Chairman @ChuckGrassley, the #Senate has confirmed 3X the amount of Circuit Judges for @POTUS in his first year than President Obama."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Nov. 28, 2017
Tweet - "The #Senate has confirmed another of @POTUS' "Extraordinary Circuit Court Judge[s]"= 3X Circuit Court Judges President Obama appointed in his 1st year"
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Nov. 28, 2017
Letter to the Hon. Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Democratic Leader of the House, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Rep. Rohrabacher Leads Bipartisan Letter Urging Continuation of Policy Protecting State Medical Marijuana Laws
Rep. Thomas Massie, ...
Nov. 28, 2017
Remarks by President Trump in Meeting with Congressional Leadership
Sen. Mitch McConnell, ...
Nov. 28, 2017
Hearing of the Clean Air and Nuclear Safety Subcommittee of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Mitch McConnell, Hearing on Nomination of Kenny Allen to Serve on the Board of Directors for the Tennessee Valley Authority
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Nov. 28, 2017
Joint Statement from Speaker Ryan and Leader McConnell
Sen. Mitch McConnell, ...
Nov. 27, 2017
Tweet - "Today, the #Senate will consider 2 more @POTUS noms to the federal judiciary. 1st, we'll vote to confirm Dabney Friedrich to serve as a district court judge for DC. Then, advance the nomination of Gregory Katsas to serve on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Nov. 16, 2017
McConnell Statement on Senator Menendez
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Nov. 15, 2017
Tweet - "Alex Azar & I had a productive meeting and discussed his outlook and vision for @HHSGov. I also asked him to make combating the #OpioidEpidemic, a crisis that has devastated families across #Kentucky and the nation, a top priority."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Nov. 15, 2017
Tweet - "The #Senate is still working hard to confirm more of @POTUS' excellent nominees. Today, we will confirm David Zatezalo as the Assistant Secretary of @MSHA_DOL and Mark Esper to be Secretary of the @USArmy."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Nov. 15, 2017
McConnell on Meeting with President's Nominee for Secretary of Health and Human Services
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Nov. 15, 2017
Hearing of the Senate Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Mitch McConnell, Hearing on Nominations to Serve as Federal District Court Judges in Kentucky
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Nov. 14, 2017
Tweet - "Today, the #Senate will advance the nomination of David Zatezalo to serve as the Assistant Secretary of Labor for @MSHA_DOL. A position of importance in my home state of #Kentucky where mining supports thousands of good jobs. I strongly support his nomination."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Nov. 13, 2017
Tweet - "This week, the #Senate will start by considering two of @POTUS' nominees for @USDOT."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Nov. 13, 2017
Leader McConnell Statement on Alex Azar
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Nov. 9, 2017
Tweet - ".@POTUS' nominees, like Mr. Wehrum, will continue the work of this @EPA to undo the damage of the #Obama Administration's overreach."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Nov. 9, 2017
Senate Confirms Robert Duncan, Jr. of Kentucky to be U.S. Attorney
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Nov. 9, 2017
Tweet - "Confirming @POTUS' talented nominees to the federal government will continue to be a priority of this #Senate, and I look forward to working with my colleagues to get this done."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Nov. 8, 2017
Barr Introduces Federal Reserve Reform Legislation
Rep. Andy Barr
Nov. 8, 2017
Letter to the Hon. R. Alexander Acosta, Secretary of Labor - Job Corps Capacity
Rep. Jamie Comer, ...
Nov. 7, 2017
Tweet - "I had a great meeting with @POTUS' selection to lead the @federalreserve, Jay Powell, & I look forward to supporting his nomination."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Nov. 6, 2017
Tweet - "Last week, the #Senate was able to confirm 4 of @POTUS' judicial noms for lifetime positions on circuit courts"
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Nov. 6, 2017
Tweet - "Confirming @POTUS' nominees is an important part of the #Senate's business, & I urge my colleagues to work together so we can get this done."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Nov. 6, 2017
Tweet - "Exactly one week ago, I said the #Senate would confirm 4 excellent judicial nominees by the end of the week. That's exactly what happened."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Nov. 2, 2017
Barr Statement on Nomination of Jerome Powell as Chairman of the Federal Reserve
Rep. Andy Barr
Nov. 2, 2017
House Committee Passes Congressman Comer's Legislation to Improve the Federal Workforce
Rep. Jamie Comer
Nov. 2, 2017
McConnell Statement on Jerome Powell
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Nov. 2, 2017
Tweet - "The #Senate has confirmed 2 smart, strong, and talented women to serve on our nation's circuit courts this week, & today we'll confirm a 3rd"
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Nov. 2, 2017
Tweet - "Together w @POTUS & @ChuckGrassley, we'll continue to put judges on the courts who will uphold the law as it's written, not as they wish it."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Nov. 2, 2017
Tweet - "When confirmed today, Justice Allison Eid will be the 1st female Coloradan to serve on the Tenth Circuit."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Nov. 1, 2017
Tweet - ".@POTUS has signed another CRA to overturn a reg that threatened to drive up costs for Americans with credit cards."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Nov. 1, 2017
Tweet - "@SenToddYoung is right (Special Character) "We do not have religious tests for office period"
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Oct. 27, 2017
McConnell on IRS Targeting During Obama Administration
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Oct. 27, 2017
McConnell Commends Announcement of Kentuckian Named to USPS Board
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Oct. 24, 2017
Bipartisan Coalition Introduces USA RIGHTS Act to Reform Secretive Warrantless Spy Program
Sen. Rand Paul, ...
Oct. 24, 2017
Nominations of Scott Palk and Trevor McFadden
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Oct. 24, 2017
McConnell Statement Following Conference Lunch With President
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Oct. 16, 2017
Remarks by President Trump and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell in Joint Press Conference
Sen. Mitch McConnell, ...
Date
Title
Politician
Dec. 14, 2017
Tweet - "Jim Ho, who will be the 12th @POTUS Circuit Court nominee considered by the #Senate in 2017, "has a fidelity to the rule of law that we should all want in a federal judge'"
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Dec. 14, 2017
Dr. Rand Paul Applauds First Full-Scale Defense Department Audit
Sen.Rand Paul
Dec. 13, 2017
Tweet - "Once the #Senate confirms Justice Willett this afternoon, we will advance the nomination of James Ho to be a judge on the Fifth Circuit Court. He will be @POTUS' 12th nomination confirmed to the Circuit Court."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Dec. 13, 2017
Tweet - "Texas Supreme Court Justice Don Willett will be the 11th @POTUS nominee to the circuit courts confirmed by the #Senate this year."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Dec. 12, 2017
Tweet - "Today, the #Senate will confirm Steven Grasz to be a judge on the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals, our 10th circuit court confirmation this year."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Dec. 11, 2017
Tweet - "This week, the #Senate will consider 3 more of @POTUS' outstanding individuals nominated to serve on our nation's federal circuit courts, in addition to the 9 we have already confirmed this year."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Dec. 11, 2017
Tweet - "I would like to once again commend Chairman @ChuckGrassley for his leadership of the @senjudiciary Committee. His excellent work has allowed us to bring @POTUS' circuit court nominees to the #Senate floor."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Dec. 6, 2017
Congressman Comer Votes for Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act
Rep.Jamie Comer
Dec. 5, 2017
Tweet - "The #Senate has confirmed the nomination of Kirstjen Nielsen to be the Secretary of @DHSgov. Our nation faces myriad threats, and I look forward to working with Ms. Nielsen to address each of them."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Dec. 5, 2017
Tweet - "The #Senate will take a serious step today to strengthen our nation's security by confirming Kirstjen Nielsen to lead @DHSgov. With her understanding of the challenges facing our nation and her experience in prevention and preparedness, she will excel as the next Secretary."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Dec. 1, 2017
Letter to the Hon. Gregg Harper, and the Hon. Robert A. Brady, Committee on House Administration - Disclosure of Sexual Harassment Settlements Paid with Taxpayer Money
Rep.Steven Guthrie, ...
Nov. 30, 2017
House Passes Comer's Legislation to Improve the Federal Workforce
Rep.Jamie Comer
Nov. 30, 2017
Tweet - "Thanks to the leadership of @senjudiciary Chairman @ChuckGrassley, the #Senate has confirmed 3X the amount of Circuit Judges for @POTUS in his first year than President Obama."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Nov. 28, 2017
Tweet - "The #Senate has confirmed another of @POTUS' "Extraordinary Circuit Court Judge[s]"= 3X Circuit Court Judges President Obama appointed in his 1st year"
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Nov. 28, 2017
Letter to the Hon. Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Democratic Leader of the House, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Rep. Rohrabacher Leads Bipartisan Letter Urging Continuation of Policy Protecting State Medical Marijuana Laws
Rep.Thomas Massie, ...
Nov. 28, 2017
Remarks by President Trump in Meeting with Congressional Leadership
Sen.Mitch McConnell, ...
Nov. 28, 2017
Hearing of the Clean Air and Nuclear Safety Subcommittee of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Mitch McConnell, Hearing on Nomination of Kenny Allen to Serve on the Board of Directors for the Tennessee Valley Authority
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Nov. 28, 2017
Joint Statement from Speaker Ryan and Leader McConnell
Sen.Mitch McConnell, ...
Nov. 27, 2017
Tweet - "Today, the #Senate will consider 2 more @POTUS noms to the federal judiciary. 1st, we'll vote to confirm Dabney Friedrich to serve as a district court judge for DC. Then, advance the nomination of Gregory Katsas to serve on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Nov. 16, 2017
McConnell Statement on Senator Menendez
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Nov. 15, 2017
Tweet - "Alex Azar & I had a productive meeting and discussed his outlook and vision for @HHSGov. I also asked him to make combating the #OpioidEpidemic, a crisis that has devastated families across #Kentucky and the nation, a top priority."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Nov. 15, 2017
Tweet - "The #Senate is still working hard to confirm more of @POTUS' excellent nominees. Today, we will confirm David Zatezalo as the Assistant Secretary of @MSHA_DOL and Mark Esper to be Secretary of the @USArmy."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Nov. 15, 2017
McConnell on Meeting with President's Nominee for Secretary of Health and Human Services
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Nov. 15, 2017
Hearing of the Senate Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Mitch McConnell, Hearing on Nominations to Serve as Federal District Court Judges in Kentucky
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Nov. 14, 2017
Tweet - "Today, the #Senate will advance the nomination of David Zatezalo to serve as the Assistant Secretary of Labor for @MSHA_DOL. A position of importance in my home state of #Kentucky where mining supports thousands of good jobs. I strongly support his nomination."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Nov. 13, 2017
Tweet - "This week, the #Senate will start by considering two of @POTUS' nominees for @USDOT."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Nov. 13, 2017
Leader McConnell Statement on Alex Azar
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Nov. 9, 2017
Tweet - ".@POTUS' nominees, like Mr. Wehrum, will continue the work of this @EPA to undo the damage of the #Obama Administration's overreach."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Nov. 9, 2017
Senate Confirms Robert Duncan, Jr. of Kentucky to be U.S. Attorney
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Nov. 9, 2017
Tweet - "Confirming @POTUS' talented nominees to the federal government will continue to be a priority of this #Senate, and I look forward to working with my colleagues to get this done."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Nov. 8, 2017
Barr Introduces Federal Reserve Reform Legislation
Rep.Andy Barr
Nov. 8, 2017
Letter to the Hon. R. Alexander Acosta, Secretary of Labor - Job Corps Capacity
Rep.Jamie Comer, ...
Nov. 7, 2017
Tweet - "I had a great meeting with @POTUS' selection to lead the @federalreserve, Jay Powell, & I look forward to supporting his nomination."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Nov. 6, 2017
Tweet - "Last week, the #Senate was able to confirm 4 of @POTUS' judicial noms for lifetime positions on circuit courts"
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Nov. 6, 2017
Tweet - "Confirming @POTUS' nominees is an important part of the #Senate's business, & I urge my colleagues to work together so we can get this done."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Nov. 6, 2017
Tweet - "Exactly one week ago, I said the #Senate would confirm 4 excellent judicial nominees by the end of the week. That's exactly what happened."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Nov. 2, 2017
Barr Statement on Nomination of Jerome Powell as Chairman of the Federal Reserve
Rep.Andy Barr
Nov. 2, 2017
House Committee Passes Congressman Comer's Legislation to Improve the Federal Workforce
Rep.Jamie Comer
Nov. 2, 2017
McConnell Statement on Jerome Powell
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Nov. 2, 2017
Tweet - "The #Senate has confirmed 2 smart, strong, and talented women to serve on our nation's circuit courts this week, & today we'll confirm a 3rd"
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Nov. 2, 2017
Tweet - "Together w @POTUS & @ChuckGrassley, we'll continue to put judges on the courts who will uphold the law as it's written, not as they wish it."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Nov. 2, 2017
Tweet - "When confirmed today, Justice Allison Eid will be the 1st female Coloradan to serve on the Tenth Circuit."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Nov. 1, 2017
Tweet - ".@POTUS has signed another CRA to overturn a reg that threatened to drive up costs for Americans with credit cards."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Nov. 1, 2017
Tweet - "@SenToddYoung is right (Special Character) "We do not have religious tests for office period"
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Oct. 27, 2017
McConnell on IRS Targeting During Obama Administration
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Oct. 27, 2017
McConnell Commends Announcement of Kentuckian Named to USPS Board
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Oct. 24, 2017
Bipartisan Coalition Introduces USA RIGHTS Act to Reform Secretive Warrantless Spy Program
Sen.Rand Paul, ...
Oct. 24, 2017
Nominations of Scott Palk and Trevor McFadden
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Oct. 24, 2017
McConnell Statement Following Conference Lunch With President
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Oct. 16, 2017
Remarks by President Trump and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell in Joint Press Conference
Sen.Mitch McConnell, ...
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