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March 9, 2021 Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021 Rep. Jamie Comer
March 6, 2021 Dr. Rand Paul Introduces Amendment to Eliminate Union Access to PPP Sen. Rand Paul
March 4, 2021 Congressman Rogers Re-Introduces Bill to Invest in America's Rural Communities Rep. Hal Rogers, ...
Feb. 26, 2021 McConnell and Rogers Announce $92,200 for Pikeville's Economic Recovery Plan Rep. Hal Rogers, ...
Feb. 24, 2021 Coronavirus Sen. Mitch McConnell
Feb. 24, 2021 Dr. Rand Paul Reintroduces National Right to Work Act Sen. Rand Paul
Dec. 21, 2020 Providing for Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. United States-Mexico Economic Partnership Act; Providing for Disposition of Senate Amendment to H.R. Purple Book Continuity Act of and for Other Purposes Rep. Andy Barr
Dec. 21, 2020 Guthrie Praises New Kentucky Apprenticeship Entity Rep. Steven Guthrie
Dec. 19, 2020 Coronavirus Sen. Mitch McConnell
Dec. 17, 2020 Congressman Barr Calls on Congress to Pass COVID-19 Relief During Fox Business Network Appearance Rep. Andy Barr
Dec. 10, 2020 Congressman Rogers calls on House Democrats to extend the Paycheck Protection Program Rep. Hal Rogers
Dec. 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader, the Hon. Steny Hoyer, Majority Leader, and the Hon. Steve Scalise, Minority Whip - Underwood Stands up For Illinois Small Businesses Devastated by The Coronavirus Pandemic Rep. Jamie Comer, ...
Dec. 9, 2020 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader; Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader; and Hon. Steve Scalise, House Minority Whip - Congressman Tim Ryan Presses Congressional Leadership to Ensure Small Businesses with PPP Loans Remain Eligible for Tax Deductions Rep. Andy Barr, ...
Dec. 9, 2020 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minor Leader; Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader; Hon. Steve Scalise, House Minority Whip - Rep. Austin Scott Fights for COVID-19 Tax Relief for Small Businesses Rep. Jamie Comer, ...
Dec. 9, 2020 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader; Hon. Steve Scalise, Senate Minority Whip - PPP Tax Deductibility Rep. Jamie Comer, ...
Nov. 20, 2020 Tweet - "Our country badly needs the kinds of targeted, urgent COVID relief that Republicans have been trying to pass for months -- from job-saving PPP funding to vaccine distribution. My full statement:" Sen. Mitch McConnell
Nov. 18, 2020 Tweet - "For months, Republicans have tried to make bipartisan progress on huge areas of COVID relief where there's no disagreement. Vaccine distribution funds. Another round of the PPP for hard-hit small businesses. But Democrats blocked it all over their unrelated liberal wish-list." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Nov. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Republicans have tried for weeks to pass another targeted rescue package. It would send hundreds of billions of dollars to schools, unemployment aid, another round of the job-saving PPP, and healthcare. Democrats repeatedly blocked it all. Let's hope they let us make law soon." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Oct. 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor - Foxx Leads Letter Commending DOL's Efforts to Protect Independent Contractors Rep. Jamie Comer, ...
Oct. 21, 2020 Tweet - "NOW: The Senate is voting on another rescue package for American families. Testing. Treatments. Vaccines. Unemployment aid. Another PPP. Historic money for schools. Find common ground & get help out the door. We'll see if Democrats use the filibuster to kill the bill." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Oct. 20, 2020 Tweet - "The Paycheck Protection Program has made a critical difference for millions of working families. Today, I'm having the Senate vote on a new second round for the hardest-hit small businesses. Democrats say they support the PPP. Let's see how they vote." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Oct. 13, 2020 Tweet - "We don't agree with Speaker Pelosi that "nothing" is better than "something" for workers. Senators will vote on more relief next week, including more PPP money to stop layoffs. We'll be able to pass it before we turn to Judge Barrett's nomination unless Democrats block it again." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Oct. 7, 2020 Letter to Daniel Yong Zhang, Chairman and CEO of the Alibaba Group - Comer calls on Ebay and Alibaba to help prevent illegal importation of plant products Rep. Jamie Comer
Oct. 7, 2020 Letter to Jamie Iannone, President and CEO of eBay Inc. Headquarters - Comer calls on Ebay and Alibaba to help prevent illegal importation of plant products Rep. Jamie Comer
Sept. 30, 2020 Congressman Rogers Wants a House Vote to Extend Paycheck Protection Program Rep. Hal Rogers
Sept. 29, 2020 Guthrie Introduces "Strengthening Our Youth Apprenticeships Act' Rep. Steven Guthrie
Sept. 10, 2020 Tweet - "Every Senate Democrat just voted against hundreds of billions of dollars of COVID-19 relief. They blocked money for schools, testing, vaccines, unemployment insurance, and the Paycheck Protection Program. Their goal is clear: No help for American families before the election." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Sept. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Republicans have built yet another effort to help Americans. Money for schools. Resources for parents. Testing. Vaccines. Another round of the job-saving PPP. And more. The Senate will be voting this week. The nation will see who's serious about making law for American families." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Sept. 3, 2020 $1.1 Million CARES Funding Awarded to Help Southeast Ky. Small Businesses Rep. Hal Rogers
Aug. 12, 2020 Tweet - "The PPP saved Main Street jobs across Kentucky. It sent more than $5B in payroll support to our state. But the recovery is not finished. Hard-hit businesses need a second draw, and Republicans proposed one. But Democrats are blocking it over non-COVID-related wish-list items." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Aug. 11, 2020 Tweet - "The Speaker and the Democratic Leader say they won't allow another cent for families, schools, or the PPP unless they get a trillion-dollar state government slush fund, way beyond COVID needs. These unrelated liberal demands are blocking billions in aid that families need now." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Aug. 10, 2020 Tweet - "Because of Democrats' obstruction, the extra federal unemployment aid expired. The PPP is closed with no second round in sight. No new money for testing or schools. No second round of checks to families. Democrats held all this hostage for non-COVID-related liberal priorities." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Aug. 6, 2020 McConnell on CNBC's "Squawk On The Street" Sen. Mitch McConnell
Aug. 6, 2020 Tweet - "ICYMI, I joined @FoxNews to discuss Democrats' obstruction of the COVID-19 relief negotiations, how Republicans tried to keep extra unemployment benefits from expiring, and the need to keep small-business aid flowing." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Aug. 6, 2020 Tweet - "Democrats' obstruction last week forced the additional federal unemployment benefit to expire. Their obstruction this week will force another deadline: the PPP shuts its doors Saturday. Republicans had plans to keep both from expiring. Democrats have refused them all." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Aug. 5, 2020 Tweet - "Tune in now to @FoxNews Special Report. I am joining @MikeEmanuelFox to discuss Senate Republicans' plan to help working families, small businesses, and healthcare heroes navigate this new phase of the pandemic." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Aug. 5, 2020 Congressman Andy Barr Introduces Legislation Requiring Publicly Traded Companies to Disclose Ties to Chinese Communist Party Rep. Andy Barr
July 30, 2020 Tweet - "ICYMI: I joined @JudyWoodruff on @NewsHour to discuss the importance of helping schools and employers safely reopen, and delivering new relief to working families in need. For the country's sake, Democrats need to come to the table." Sen. Mitch McConnell
July 23, 2020 Executive Session Sen. Mitch McConnell
July 21, 2020 Coronavirus Sen. Mitch McConnell
July 17, 2020 Letter to Brad Close, President and CEO of the National Federation of Independent Business - Oversight Republicans launch sweeping examination of business regs to aid in economic recovery Rep. Jamie Comer
July 16, 2020 Tweet - "The CARES Act didn't just give Main Street a fighting chance. The Senate's historic legislation has also given rural healthcare and hospitals the resources they needed to keep their medical staff on the payroll and focus on fighting the coronavirus." Sen. Mitch McConnell
July 15, 2020 Tweet - "The Paycheck Protection Program helped 48,000 Kentucky small businesses. From coast to coast, small businesses received emergency help to keep employees on payroll and weather the storm. I'm proud the Senate's policy has saved millions and millions of jobs." Sen. Mitch McConnell
July 10, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Steube Urges President Trump to Cap Unemployment Benefits and Incentivize Americans to Return to Workforce Rep. Jamie Comer, ...
July 9, 2020 Wall Street Journal - Op-Ed by Congressman Comer: Unemployment Bonus Keeps Workers on the Sidelines Rep. Jamie Comer
July 2, 2020 State Seeks Proposals for $25 Million in 2020 Abandoned Mine Land Pilot Program Grants Rep. Hal Rogers
June 22, 2020 Letter to Steven Steven T. Mnuchin, Secretary of Department of the Treasury, and Jerome H. Powell, Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve - Congressman Van Taylor Calls on Fed, Treasury to Prevent Foreclosures and Protect Jobs Rep. Jamie Comer, ...
June 12, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader; Michael Crapo, Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee Chairman; Sherrod Brown, Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Ranking Member; Marco Rubio, Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee Chairman; and Ben Cardin, Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Ranking Member - Balderson, Bipartisan Delegation Push Further Reforms to Small Business Loan Program Rep. Andy Barr, ...
June 5, 2020 Tweet - "This crisis is not over. Our economic comeback is just beginning. But even in these early days of our careful reopening, the American people are already trouncing expert predictions and starting to come back strong. My full statement:" Sen. Mitch McConnell
June 5, 2020 McConnell & Kentucky Businesses Praise Passage of Bill Giving Additional Flexibility to the Paycheck Protection Program Sen. Mitch McConnell
Date Title Politician
March 9, 2021 Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021 Rep.Jamie Comer
March 6, 2021 Dr. Rand Paul Introduces Amendment to Eliminate Union Access to PPP Sen.Rand Paul
March 4, 2021 Congressman Rogers Re-Introduces Bill to Invest in America's Rural Communities Rep.Hal Rogers, ...
Feb. 26, 2021 McConnell and Rogers Announce $92,200 for Pikeville's Economic Recovery Plan Rep.Hal Rogers, ...
Feb. 24, 2021 Coronavirus Sen.Mitch McConnell
Feb. 24, 2021 Dr. Rand Paul Reintroduces National Right to Work Act Sen.Rand Paul
Dec. 21, 2020 Providing for Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. United States-Mexico Economic Partnership Act; Providing for Disposition of Senate Amendment to H.R. Purple Book Continuity Act of and for Other Purposes Rep.Andy Barr
Dec. 21, 2020 Guthrie Praises New Kentucky Apprenticeship Entity Rep.Steven Guthrie
Dec. 19, 2020 Coronavirus Sen.Mitch McConnell
Dec. 17, 2020 Congressman Barr Calls on Congress to Pass COVID-19 Relief During Fox Business Network Appearance Rep.Andy Barr
Dec. 10, 2020 Congressman Rogers calls on House Democrats to extend the Paycheck Protection Program Rep.Hal Rogers
Dec. 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader, the Hon. Steny Hoyer, Majority Leader, and the Hon. Steve Scalise, Minority Whip - Underwood Stands up For Illinois Small Businesses Devastated by The Coronavirus Pandemic Rep.Jamie Comer, ...
Dec. 9, 2020 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader; Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader; and Hon. Steve Scalise, House Minority Whip - Congressman Tim Ryan Presses Congressional Leadership to Ensure Small Businesses with PPP Loans Remain Eligible for Tax Deductions Rep.Andy Barr, ...
Dec. 9, 2020 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minor Leader; Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader; Hon. Steve Scalise, House Minority Whip - Rep. Austin Scott Fights for COVID-19 Tax Relief for Small Businesses Rep.Jamie Comer, ...
Dec. 9, 2020 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader; Hon. Steve Scalise, Senate Minority Whip - PPP Tax Deductibility Rep.Jamie Comer, ...
Nov. 20, 2020 Tweet - "Our country badly needs the kinds of targeted, urgent COVID relief that Republicans have been trying to pass for months -- from job-saving PPP funding to vaccine distribution. My full statement:" Sen.Mitch McConnell
Nov. 18, 2020 Tweet - "For months, Republicans have tried to make bipartisan progress on huge areas of COVID relief where there's no disagreement. Vaccine distribution funds. Another round of the PPP for hard-hit small businesses. But Democrats blocked it all over their unrelated liberal wish-list." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Nov. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Republicans have tried for weeks to pass another targeted rescue package. It would send hundreds of billions of dollars to schools, unemployment aid, another round of the job-saving PPP, and healthcare. Democrats repeatedly blocked it all. Let's hope they let us make law soon." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Oct. 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor - Foxx Leads Letter Commending DOL's Efforts to Protect Independent Contractors Rep.Jamie Comer, ...
Oct. 21, 2020 Tweet - "NOW: The Senate is voting on another rescue package for American families. Testing. Treatments. Vaccines. Unemployment aid. Another PPP. Historic money for schools. Find common ground & get help out the door. We'll see if Democrats use the filibuster to kill the bill." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Oct. 20, 2020 Tweet - "The Paycheck Protection Program has made a critical difference for millions of working families. Today, I'm having the Senate vote on a new second round for the hardest-hit small businesses. Democrats say they support the PPP. Let's see how they vote." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Oct. 13, 2020 Tweet - "We don't agree with Speaker Pelosi that "nothing" is better than "something" for workers. Senators will vote on more relief next week, including more PPP money to stop layoffs. We'll be able to pass it before we turn to Judge Barrett's nomination unless Democrats block it again." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Oct. 7, 2020 Letter to Daniel Yong Zhang, Chairman and CEO of the Alibaba Group - Comer calls on Ebay and Alibaba to help prevent illegal importation of plant products Rep.Jamie Comer
Oct. 7, 2020 Letter to Jamie Iannone, President and CEO of eBay Inc. Headquarters - Comer calls on Ebay and Alibaba to help prevent illegal importation of plant products Rep.Jamie Comer
Sept. 30, 2020 Congressman Rogers Wants a House Vote to Extend Paycheck Protection Program Rep.Hal Rogers
Sept. 29, 2020 Guthrie Introduces "Strengthening Our Youth Apprenticeships Act' Rep.Steven Guthrie
Sept. 10, 2020 Tweet - "Every Senate Democrat just voted against hundreds of billions of dollars of COVID-19 relief. They blocked money for schools, testing, vaccines, unemployment insurance, and the Paycheck Protection Program. Their goal is clear: No help for American families before the election." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Sept. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Republicans have built yet another effort to help Americans. Money for schools. Resources for parents. Testing. Vaccines. Another round of the job-saving PPP. And more. The Senate will be voting this week. The nation will see who's serious about making law for American families." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Sept. 3, 2020 $1.1 Million CARES Funding Awarded to Help Southeast Ky. Small Businesses Rep.Hal Rogers
Aug. 12, 2020 Tweet - "The PPP saved Main Street jobs across Kentucky. It sent more than $5B in payroll support to our state. But the recovery is not finished. Hard-hit businesses need a second draw, and Republicans proposed one. But Democrats are blocking it over non-COVID-related wish-list items." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Aug. 11, 2020 Tweet - "The Speaker and the Democratic Leader say they won't allow another cent for families, schools, or the PPP unless they get a trillion-dollar state government slush fund, way beyond COVID needs. These unrelated liberal demands are blocking billions in aid that families need now." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Aug. 10, 2020 Tweet - "Because of Democrats' obstruction, the extra federal unemployment aid expired. The PPP is closed with no second round in sight. No new money for testing or schools. No second round of checks to families. Democrats held all this hostage for non-COVID-related liberal priorities." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Aug. 6, 2020 McConnell on CNBC's "Squawk On The Street" Sen.Mitch McConnell
Aug. 6, 2020 Tweet - "ICYMI, I joined @FoxNews to discuss Democrats' obstruction of the COVID-19 relief negotiations, how Republicans tried to keep extra unemployment benefits from expiring, and the need to keep small-business aid flowing." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Aug. 6, 2020 Tweet - "Democrats' obstruction last week forced the additional federal unemployment benefit to expire. Their obstruction this week will force another deadline: the PPP shuts its doors Saturday. Republicans had plans to keep both from expiring. Democrats have refused them all." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Aug. 5, 2020 Tweet - "Tune in now to @FoxNews Special Report. I am joining @MikeEmanuelFox to discuss Senate Republicans' plan to help working families, small businesses, and healthcare heroes navigate this new phase of the pandemic." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Aug. 5, 2020 Congressman Andy Barr Introduces Legislation Requiring Publicly Traded Companies to Disclose Ties to Chinese Communist Party Rep.Andy Barr
July 30, 2020 Tweet - "ICYMI: I joined @JudyWoodruff on @NewsHour to discuss the importance of helping schools and employers safely reopen, and delivering new relief to working families in need. For the country's sake, Democrats need to come to the table." Sen.Mitch McConnell
July 23, 2020 Executive Session Sen.Mitch McConnell
July 21, 2020 Coronavirus Sen.Mitch McConnell
July 17, 2020 Letter to Brad Close, President and CEO of the National Federation of Independent Business - Oversight Republicans launch sweeping examination of business regs to aid in economic recovery Rep.Jamie Comer
July 16, 2020 Tweet - "The CARES Act didn't just give Main Street a fighting chance. The Senate's historic legislation has also given rural healthcare and hospitals the resources they needed to keep their medical staff on the payroll and focus on fighting the coronavirus." Sen.Mitch McConnell
July 15, 2020 Tweet - "The Paycheck Protection Program helped 48,000 Kentucky small businesses. From coast to coast, small businesses received emergency help to keep employees on payroll and weather the storm. I'm proud the Senate's policy has saved millions and millions of jobs." Sen.Mitch McConnell
July 10, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Steube Urges President Trump to Cap Unemployment Benefits and Incentivize Americans to Return to Workforce Rep.Jamie Comer, ...
July 9, 2020 Wall Street Journal - Op-Ed by Congressman Comer: Unemployment Bonus Keeps Workers on the Sidelines Rep.Jamie Comer
July 2, 2020 State Seeks Proposals for $25 Million in 2020 Abandoned Mine Land Pilot Program Grants Rep.Hal Rogers
June 22, 2020 Letter to Steven Steven T. Mnuchin, Secretary of Department of the Treasury, and Jerome H. Powell, Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve - Congressman Van Taylor Calls on Fed, Treasury to Prevent Foreclosures and Protect Jobs Rep.Jamie Comer, ...
June 12, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader; Michael Crapo, Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee Chairman; Sherrod Brown, Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Ranking Member; Marco Rubio, Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee Chairman; and Ben Cardin, Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Ranking Member - Balderson, Bipartisan Delegation Push Further Reforms to Small Business Loan Program Rep.Andy Barr, ...
June 5, 2020 Tweet - "This crisis is not over. Our economic comeback is just beginning. But even in these early days of our careful reopening, the American people are already trouncing expert predictions and starting to come back strong. My full statement:" Sen.Mitch McConnell
June 5, 2020 McConnell & Kentucky Businesses Praise Passage of Bill Giving Additional Flexibility to the Paycheck Protection Program Sen.Mitch McConnell
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