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April 15, 2020 Tweet - "The Paycheck Protection Program will run out of money in a matter of hours. It has been stunning to watch our Democratic colleagues treat emergency funding for Americans' paychecks like a Republican priority which they need to be goaded into supporting." Sen. Mitch McConnell
April 15, 2020 McConnell and McCarthy on Democrats' Lapse in the Paycheck Protection Program: "This Did Not Have to Happen" Sen. Mitch McConnell, ...
April 15, 2020 McCarthy and McConnell Call on Democrats to Stop Blocking Emergency Funding for the Paycheck Protection Program Sen. Mitch McConnell, ...
April 14, 2020 Tweet - "Clean funding for worker pay in a crisis should not be controversial. I hope our Democratic colleagues will let Congress act this week. American workers deserve paychecks, not pink slips caused by political games." Sen. Mitch McConnell
April 14, 2020 McConnell Update on Senate Schedule & Urgent Priorities Sen. Mitch McConnell
April 13, 2020 Tweet - "Last week, Democrats objected to a clean funding increase for the crucial Paycheck Protection Program -- even though it's on track to run out of funding as soon as this week. American workers deserve better than political games." Sen. Mitch McConnell
April 11, 2020 Tweet - "I issued the following statement with @GOPLeader on the urgent need to replenish the Paycheck Protection Program. There is no excuse for a lack of urgency. American jobs are literally at stake." Sen. Mitch McConnell
April 10, 2020 Leaders McConnell and McCarthy Renew Call for Action to Support Americans' Paychecks and Save Small Businesses Sen. Mitch McConnell, ...
April 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Association - Johnson Urges Clarification for Farmers and Ranchers on SBA Loans Rep. Jamie Comer, ...
April 10, 2020 Tweet - "Small business layoffs spiked 1,000% last month. 10% of the U.S. workforce is now jobless. This is no time for political games. I hope Democrats stop blocking more funding for the Paycheck Protection Program very soon. American jobs depend on it." Sen. Mitch McConnell
April 9, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Democrats just blocked urgent money for a popular, bipartisan job-saving program which they themselves literally coauthored with us two weeks ago. I complimented both sides and asked to increase the dollar amount without changing anything else. But they blocked it." Sen. Mitch McConnell
April 8, 2020 Tweet - "Tomorrow morning, I'll ask unanimous consent to pass standalone emergency funding for the hugely popular Paycheck Protection Program that is saving small-business jobs as we speak. As the rest of the CARES Act continues to come online, this key part is already low on funds." Sen. Mitch McConnell
April 8, 2020 Tweet - "The Restaurant Workers Relief Program was created to serve fellow Kentuckians in Louisville. Now, it's expanding to serve more than 50,000 hot meals to service industry workers and their families across the country." Sen. Mitch McConnell
April 7, 2020 Statement from Rep. Andy Barr Calling for Expansion of Paycheck Protection Program Rep. Andy Barr
April 7, 2020 Tweet - "I will work with Secretary Mnuchin and Leader Schumer and hope to approve further funding for the Paycheck Protection Program by unanimous consent or voice vote during the next scheduled Senate session on Thursday." Sen. Mitch McConnell
April 7, 2020 McConnell Statement on Additional Funding for Paycheck Protection Program Sen. Mitch McConnell
April 7, 2020 Tweet - "Even as the CARES Act continues to come online, it is clear that the small-business Paycheck Protection Program will need more funding. Congress needs to act with speed and focus to provide more money for this crucial and bipartisan program." Sen. Mitch McConnell
April 3, 2020 Tweet - "The most important thing that we can do for our nation's small businesses & their employees is to provide them resources to weather this storm. That's exactly why the Senate wrote and passed the CARES Act. https://bit.ly/2wfg0Zg" Sen. Mitch McConnell
April 3, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Republicans are closely tracking the implementation of our historic CARES Act as the Administration puts it into effect for the American people. We are committed to supporting American workers, families, and small businesses as our nation confronts this historic emergency." Sen. Mitch McConnell
April 3, 2020 Guthrie: Paycheck Protection Program Now Open for Small Businesses Rep. Steven Guthrie
April 2, 2020 Letter to Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell - Lucas Urges Federal Reserve To Extend Commercial Paper Funding Facility to CP Issuers in Critical Infrastructure Rep. Andy Barr, ...
March 27, 2020 Tweet - "ICYMI: Last night, I joined @marthamaccallum with @FoxNews to discuss the Senate's historic response to the coronavirus, which will rush much needed aid to our brave medical professionals and relief to families and small businesses." Sen. Mitch McConnell
March 27, 2020 Tweet - ". @POTUS just signed the CARES Act. The Senate's bold legislation is now law. It will get emergency cash to families and small businesses and surge resources to doctors, nurses, hospitals, and the race for new treatments and vaccines. #WeAreAllInThisTogether" Sen. Mitch McConnell
March 24, 2020 Tweet - "Small businesses, working families, and medical responders across our country need help now. That's why the Senate is working non-stop on a bipartisan agreement on bold, urgent relief. We can't afford to waste another moment. https://nyti.ms/3driGn8" Sen. Mitch McConnell
March 22, 2020 Tweet - "Our nation cannot afford this game of chicken. We cannot afford the cynical partisanship. This is a national emergency. Not a partisan opportunity. Doctors, nurses, small business employees, laid-off Americans, and vulnerable seniors need help right now." Sen. Mitch McConnell
March 21, 2020 Tweet - "More Americans are being laid off every day. More small businesses are being forced to shed payroll every day. Our nurses and doctors need key supplies. Nobody should view this as political opportunity for either side. This is a national emergency. It is time to come together" Sen. Mitch McConnell
March 20, 2020 Tweet - "The nation's needs and expectations are clear. Workers, families, small businesses, and the foundations of our economy itself need swift action. And in the Senate, swift means bipartisan. We're going to stay until we get this done." Sen. Mitch McConnell
March 20, 2020 Tweet - "Laid-off workers cannot wait. Struggling Main Street businesses cannot wait. Our hospitals and health centers cannot wait. This crisis is moving fast. The Senate is here, we are working, and we need to deliver." Sen. Mitch McConnell
March 20, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Republicans and @POTUS have a common goal: to get relief to American workers, families, & small businesses as rapidly as possible. We're going to stay at this until we can pass a bipartisan bill out of the Senate." Sen. Mitch McConnell
March 20, 2020 Tweet - "Our Senate proposal would provide the quickest possible access to desperately-needed liquidity for small businesses across our nation. A rapid injection of cash to help small businesses survive this crisis and help workers continue to get paid." Sen. Mitch McConnell
March 20, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Republicans' proposal, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, will get cash assistance in the hands of individuals and families and rush urgent relief for small businesses and their employees:" Sen. Mitch McConnell
March 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Speaker Pelosi, the Hon. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, the Hon. Minority Leader Charles Schumer, and the Hon. Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy - Luetkemeyer Leads Letter to Congressional Leadership Requesting Inclusion of CECL Delay in Third Coronavirus Package Rep. Andy Barr, ...
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Republicans want to put cash in the hands of the American people to help during this uniquely uncertain time. No tangled Washington process. No piles of forms for laid-off workers or families to fill out. Money for people. From the middle class on down. Period." Sen. Mitch McConnell
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "We are crafting a major plan to help small business survive this crisis and help workers continue to get paid. A rapid injection of cash to help small businesses through this turmoil. Let's help small businesses and workers endure this and emerge from it ready to thrive." Sen. Mitch McConnell
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "This crisis is moving fast. Our health system is under strain and our economy is hurting. It is critical that we act swiftly and boldly to stabilize our economy, preserve Americans' jobs, get money to workers and families, & keep up our fight on the health front." Sen. Mitch McConnell
March 18, 2020 Dr. Rand Paul Supports Johnson Amendment Sen. Rand Paul
March 18, 2020 Coronavirus Sen. Mitch McConnell
March 18, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate majority's bold proposal will put forward an historic injection of liquidity and access to credit for American small businesses -- with minimal new bureaucracy, so the assistance can flow as fast as possible. The Senate is not going to leave small business behind." Sen. Mitch McConnell
March 18, 2020 Tweet - "Many American small businesses are in enormous jeopardy. For the sake of public health, local officials are winding down their commerce. We need to help them through this extraordinary period so they can continue to make payroll and keep the United States of America in business." Sen. Mitch McConnell
March 18, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate is going to vote on the House's proposal. I will support it. But it does not help enough Americans and, crucially, it adds even more uncertainty for small businesses. It will make it all the more urgent for the Senate to pass bold legislation to help small businesses." Sen. Mitch McConnell
March 17, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate is continuing urgent talks on additional legislation to address three major priorities: 1. More direct assistance for American workers & families. 2. Secure our economic foundation & our small businesses. 3. Further support for medical professionals." Sen. Mitch McConnell
March 12, 2020 Congressman Panetta Introduces Public Service Retirement Fairness Act Rep. Andy Barr, ...
March 10, 2020 Dr. Rand Paul Joins Legislation to Help Medical Community Fight the Coronavirus Sen. Rand Paul
March 4, 2020 In Wake of Coronavirus Outbreak, Reps. Peters, Engel, Guthrie, Eshoo, Hudson, McCaul, Schrader, Bilirakis Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Prevent Critical Access Drug Shortages Rep. Steven Guthrie, ...
March 3, 2020 Majority Leader McConnell Meets with Director of Western Kentucky Coal Miners Clinic Sen. Mitch McConnell
Feb. 27, 2020 Kentuckians Honor McConnell for Bipartisan Bill to Protect Coal Miner Pension Benefits Becoming Law Sen. Mitch McConnell
Feb. 26, 2020 Tweet - "For generations, our nation has been powered by workers like the miners in Kentucky's coal fields. I was honored to protect their pension benefits. I am proud to stand with and support our miners and their families. @MineWorkers" Sen. Mitch McConnell
Feb. 19, 2020 Tweet - "Individuals trapped in a cycle of addiction often need assistance to find living & employment, which are vital to their long-term recovery. I am proud that my CAREER Act, which supports transitional housing & authorizes an increase in funding, is delivering for Kentuckians." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Feb. 19, 2020 McConnell Announces Nearly $4 Million for UofL Apprenticeship Program Sen. Mitch McConnell
Feb. 18, 2020 Skills-based education essential to workforce development Rep. Jamie Comer
Date Title Politician
April 15, 2020 Tweet - "The Paycheck Protection Program will run out of money in a matter of hours. It has been stunning to watch our Democratic colleagues treat emergency funding for Americans' paychecks like a Republican priority which they need to be goaded into supporting." Sen.Mitch McConnell
April 15, 2020 McConnell and McCarthy on Democrats' Lapse in the Paycheck Protection Program: "This Did Not Have to Happen" Sen.Mitch McConnell, ...
April 15, 2020 McCarthy and McConnell Call on Democrats to Stop Blocking Emergency Funding for the Paycheck Protection Program Sen.Mitch McConnell, ...
April 14, 2020 Tweet - "Clean funding for worker pay in a crisis should not be controversial. I hope our Democratic colleagues will let Congress act this week. American workers deserve paychecks, not pink slips caused by political games." Sen.Mitch McConnell
April 14, 2020 McConnell Update on Senate Schedule & Urgent Priorities Sen.Mitch McConnell
April 13, 2020 Tweet - "Last week, Democrats objected to a clean funding increase for the crucial Paycheck Protection Program -- even though it's on track to run out of funding as soon as this week. American workers deserve better than political games." Sen.Mitch McConnell
April 11, 2020 Tweet - "I issued the following statement with @GOPLeader on the urgent need to replenish the Paycheck Protection Program. There is no excuse for a lack of urgency. American jobs are literally at stake." Sen.Mitch McConnell
April 10, 2020 Leaders McConnell and McCarthy Renew Call for Action to Support Americans' Paychecks and Save Small Businesses Sen.Mitch McConnell, ...
April 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Association - Johnson Urges Clarification for Farmers and Ranchers on SBA Loans Rep.Jamie Comer, ...
April 10, 2020 Tweet - "Small business layoffs spiked 1,000% last month. 10% of the U.S. workforce is now jobless. This is no time for political games. I hope Democrats stop blocking more funding for the Paycheck Protection Program very soon. American jobs depend on it." Sen.Mitch McConnell
April 9, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Democrats just blocked urgent money for a popular, bipartisan job-saving program which they themselves literally coauthored with us two weeks ago. I complimented both sides and asked to increase the dollar amount without changing anything else. But they blocked it." Sen.Mitch McConnell
April 8, 2020 Tweet - "Tomorrow morning, I'll ask unanimous consent to pass standalone emergency funding for the hugely popular Paycheck Protection Program that is saving small-business jobs as we speak. As the rest of the CARES Act continues to come online, this key part is already low on funds." Sen.Mitch McConnell
April 8, 2020 Tweet - "The Restaurant Workers Relief Program was created to serve fellow Kentuckians in Louisville. Now, it's expanding to serve more than 50,000 hot meals to service industry workers and their families across the country." Sen.Mitch McConnell
April 7, 2020 Statement from Rep. Andy Barr Calling for Expansion of Paycheck Protection Program Rep.Andy Barr
April 7, 2020 Tweet - "I will work with Secretary Mnuchin and Leader Schumer and hope to approve further funding for the Paycheck Protection Program by unanimous consent or voice vote during the next scheduled Senate session on Thursday." Sen.Mitch McConnell
April 7, 2020 McConnell Statement on Additional Funding for Paycheck Protection Program Sen.Mitch McConnell
April 7, 2020 Tweet - "Even as the CARES Act continues to come online, it is clear that the small-business Paycheck Protection Program will need more funding. Congress needs to act with speed and focus to provide more money for this crucial and bipartisan program." Sen.Mitch McConnell
April 3, 2020 Tweet - "The most important thing that we can do for our nation's small businesses & their employees is to provide them resources to weather this storm. That's exactly why the Senate wrote and passed the CARES Act. https://bit.ly/2wfg0Zg" Sen.Mitch McConnell
April 3, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Republicans are closely tracking the implementation of our historic CARES Act as the Administration puts it into effect for the American people. We are committed to supporting American workers, families, and small businesses as our nation confronts this historic emergency." Sen.Mitch McConnell
April 3, 2020 Guthrie: Paycheck Protection Program Now Open for Small Businesses Rep.Steven Guthrie
April 2, 2020 Letter to Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell - Lucas Urges Federal Reserve To Extend Commercial Paper Funding Facility to CP Issuers in Critical Infrastructure Rep.Andy Barr, ...
March 27, 2020 Tweet - "ICYMI: Last night, I joined @marthamaccallum with @FoxNews to discuss the Senate's historic response to the coronavirus, which will rush much needed aid to our brave medical professionals and relief to families and small businesses." Sen.Mitch McConnell
March 27, 2020 Tweet - ". @POTUS just signed the CARES Act. The Senate's bold legislation is now law. It will get emergency cash to families and small businesses and surge resources to doctors, nurses, hospitals, and the race for new treatments and vaccines. #WeAreAllInThisTogether" Sen.Mitch McConnell
March 24, 2020 Tweet - "Small businesses, working families, and medical responders across our country need help now. That's why the Senate is working non-stop on a bipartisan agreement on bold, urgent relief. We can't afford to waste another moment. https://nyti.ms/3driGn8" Sen.Mitch McConnell
March 22, 2020 Tweet - "Our nation cannot afford this game of chicken. We cannot afford the cynical partisanship. This is a national emergency. Not a partisan opportunity. Doctors, nurses, small business employees, laid-off Americans, and vulnerable seniors need help right now." Sen.Mitch McConnell
March 21, 2020 Tweet - "More Americans are being laid off every day. More small businesses are being forced to shed payroll every day. Our nurses and doctors need key supplies. Nobody should view this as political opportunity for either side. This is a national emergency. It is time to come together" Sen.Mitch McConnell
March 20, 2020 Tweet - "The nation's needs and expectations are clear. Workers, families, small businesses, and the foundations of our economy itself need swift action. And in the Senate, swift means bipartisan. We're going to stay until we get this done." Sen.Mitch McConnell
March 20, 2020 Tweet - "Laid-off workers cannot wait. Struggling Main Street businesses cannot wait. Our hospitals and health centers cannot wait. This crisis is moving fast. The Senate is here, we are working, and we need to deliver." Sen.Mitch McConnell
March 20, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Republicans and @POTUS have a common goal: to get relief to American workers, families, & small businesses as rapidly as possible. We're going to stay at this until we can pass a bipartisan bill out of the Senate." Sen.Mitch McConnell
March 20, 2020 Tweet - "Our Senate proposal would provide the quickest possible access to desperately-needed liquidity for small businesses across our nation. A rapid injection of cash to help small businesses survive this crisis and help workers continue to get paid." Sen.Mitch McConnell
March 20, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Republicans' proposal, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, will get cash assistance in the hands of individuals and families and rush urgent relief for small businesses and their employees:" Sen.Mitch McConnell
March 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Speaker Pelosi, the Hon. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, the Hon. Minority Leader Charles Schumer, and the Hon. Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy - Luetkemeyer Leads Letter to Congressional Leadership Requesting Inclusion of CECL Delay in Third Coronavirus Package Rep.Andy Barr, ...
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Republicans want to put cash in the hands of the American people to help during this uniquely uncertain time. No tangled Washington process. No piles of forms for laid-off workers or families to fill out. Money for people. From the middle class on down. Period." Sen.Mitch McConnell
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "We are crafting a major plan to help small business survive this crisis and help workers continue to get paid. A rapid injection of cash to help small businesses through this turmoil. Let's help small businesses and workers endure this and emerge from it ready to thrive." Sen.Mitch McConnell
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "This crisis is moving fast. Our health system is under strain and our economy is hurting. It is critical that we act swiftly and boldly to stabilize our economy, preserve Americans' jobs, get money to workers and families, & keep up our fight on the health front." Sen.Mitch McConnell
March 18, 2020 Dr. Rand Paul Supports Johnson Amendment Sen.Rand Paul
March 18, 2020 Coronavirus Sen.Mitch McConnell
March 18, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate majority's bold proposal will put forward an historic injection of liquidity and access to credit for American small businesses -- with minimal new bureaucracy, so the assistance can flow as fast as possible. The Senate is not going to leave small business behind." Sen.Mitch McConnell
March 18, 2020 Tweet - "Many American small businesses are in enormous jeopardy. For the sake of public health, local officials are winding down their commerce. We need to help them through this extraordinary period so they can continue to make payroll and keep the United States of America in business." Sen.Mitch McConnell
March 18, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate is going to vote on the House's proposal. I will support it. But it does not help enough Americans and, crucially, it adds even more uncertainty for small businesses. It will make it all the more urgent for the Senate to pass bold legislation to help small businesses." Sen.Mitch McConnell
March 17, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate is continuing urgent talks on additional legislation to address three major priorities: 1. More direct assistance for American workers & families. 2. Secure our economic foundation & our small businesses. 3. Further support for medical professionals." Sen.Mitch McConnell
March 12, 2020 Congressman Panetta Introduces Public Service Retirement Fairness Act Rep.Andy Barr, ...
March 10, 2020 Dr. Rand Paul Joins Legislation to Help Medical Community Fight the Coronavirus Sen.Rand Paul
March 4, 2020 In Wake of Coronavirus Outbreak, Reps. Peters, Engel, Guthrie, Eshoo, Hudson, McCaul, Schrader, Bilirakis Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Prevent Critical Access Drug Shortages Rep.Steven Guthrie, ...
March 3, 2020 Majority Leader McConnell Meets with Director of Western Kentucky Coal Miners Clinic Sen.Mitch McConnell
Feb. 27, 2020 Kentuckians Honor McConnell for Bipartisan Bill to Protect Coal Miner Pension Benefits Becoming Law Sen.Mitch McConnell
Feb. 26, 2020 Tweet - "For generations, our nation has been powered by workers like the miners in Kentucky's coal fields. I was honored to protect their pension benefits. I am proud to stand with and support our miners and their families. @MineWorkers" Sen.Mitch McConnell
Feb. 19, 2020 Tweet - "Individuals trapped in a cycle of addiction often need assistance to find living & employment, which are vital to their long-term recovery. I am proud that my CAREER Act, which supports transitional housing & authorizes an increase in funding, is delivering for Kentuckians." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Feb. 19, 2020 McConnell Announces Nearly $4 Million for UofL Apprenticeship Program Sen.Mitch McConnell
Feb. 18, 2020 Skills-based education essential to workforce development Rep.Jamie Comer
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