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June 5, 2019
Lexington Herald-Leader - We must get our spending under control. We can start by saving pennies.
Sen. Rand Paul
June 3, 2019
U.S. Senate to Vote on Sen. Paul's Balanced Budget Plan
Sen. Rand Paul
June 3, 2019
Setting Forth the Congressional Budget for the United States Government for Fiscal Year 2020 and Setting Forth the Appropriate Budgetary Levels for Fiscal Years 2021 Through 2029--Motion to Proceed
Sen. Rand Paul
June 3, 2019
Sen. Paul Puts Senate on Record on Balancing the Budget
Sen. Rand Paul
May 23, 2019
Disaster Relief
Sen. Mitch McConnell
May 23, 2019
Senate Legislative Agenda
Sen. Mitch McConnell
May 13, 2019
Executive Session
Sen. Mitch McConnell
May 9, 2019
Letter to the House Committee on the Budget - Newhouse Leads Bipartisan Letter to Prevent Sale of Bonneville Power Administration Transmission Assets
Rep. Jamie Comer, ...
May 8, 2019
Letter to Rep. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives - Rep. Chip Roy's Letter To Speaker Pelosi On Sticking To Spending Caps
Rep. Thomas Massie, ...
May 1, 2019
Healthcare
Sen. Mitch McConnell
April 24, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Senators Warren Leads Colleagues in Calling on CMS Administrator Seema Varma to Remove Regulations that Restrict Access to Hearing Health Services
Sen. Rand Paul, ...
April 4, 2019
Letter to Rep. Sanford Bishop, Chairman of the Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee and Rep. Jeff Fortenberry, Ranking Member of the Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee - Davis and Spanberger Lead Bipartisan Effort to Expand Broadband Internet Access across Rural America
Rep. Jamie Comer, ...
April 1, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Sanford D. Bishop, Jr., and the Hon. Jeff Fortenberry - Provide Patients with Hard Copies of Prescribing Info, Protect Jobs in Madawaska
Rep. Thomas Massie, ...
April 1, 2019
Disaster Funding
Sen. Mitch McConnell
April 1, 2019
Dr. Rand Paul Introduces "Pennies Plan' Balanced Budget
Sen. Rand Paul
March 28, 2019
Dr. Rand Paul Reintroduces the Default Prevention Act
Sen. Rand Paul
March 27, 2019
Rogers' Opening Remarks at State and Foreign Operations Budget Hearing with Secretary Pompeo
Rep. Hal Rogers
March 25, 2019
Medicaid Services Investment and Accountability Act of 2019
Rep. Steven Guthrie
March 14, 2019
Senators Lankford, Ernst, Paul Introduce COST Act
Sen. Rand Paul, ...
March 13, 2019
Dr. Rand Paul Applauds Senate for Again Voting to End U.S. Support for the War in Yemen
Sen. Rand Paul
March 12, 2019
McConnell on the President's 2020 Budget Proposal
Sen. Mitch McConnell
March 12, 2019
Executive Session
Sen. Mitch McConnell
March 12, 2019
Tweet - "The broken, socialist math Democrats are hoping to force on our nation just doesn't add up. We will never let this craziness get through this United States Senate."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
March 10, 2019
Tweet - "I was especially encouraged to see @POTUS' commitment to our nation's #veterans in his budget proposal, including my request to fully fund construction of the new Robley Rex VA Medical Center in Louisville, #Kentucky."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
March 5, 2019
Fox News "The Story" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Rand Paul
Sen. Rand Paul
Feb. 28, 2019
Tweet - "Democrats' "Medicare for all" bill would end Medicare as we know it and force everyone into a single government-run system. The plans that more than 170 million Americans currently rely on would be made illegal. No choice, no options, and no alternatives allowed."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Feb. 26, 2019
Federal Debt
Sen. Rand Paul
Feb. 25, 2019
National Debt
Rep. Jamie Comer
Feb. 19, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Brooks Supports Trump Administration's Welfare Work Requirements
Rep. Andy Barr, ...
Feb. 14, 2019
Senate Majority Leader McConnell Highlights Kentucky Priorities in Funding Bill
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Feb. 14, 2019
Tweet - "When the Senate votes on the agreement to fund the government, we'll be voting to avoid a second partial shutdown and provide the certainty of a fully-functioning federal government."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Feb. 14, 2019
Dr. Rand Paul Releases Statement on the Funding Deal and President Trump's Emergency Declaration Plans
Sen. Rand Paul
Feb. 13, 2019
Tweet - "We can't let any unrelated, cynical partisan plays get in the way of finishing the important process of funding the government and securing the border. The agreement reached on Monday was achieved because the conference committee set aside far-left poison pills and absurd demands"
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Feb. 12, 2019
Tweet - "I want to thank and congratulate our colleagues who have been working hard to secure a bipartisan, bicameral solution to complete the appropriations process and fund the government."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Feb. 12, 2019
Government Funding
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Feb. 11, 2019
Tweet - "The American people deserve for Congress to finish our work and finalize a government funding agreement. A poison pill proposal that would kneecap ICE and act as a get-out-of-jail-free card for criminals would be a total non-starter for this or any White House."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Feb. 11, 2019
Government Funding
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Feb. 7, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Guthrie Leads Effort to Protect Medicare Program
Rep. Steven Guthrie, ...
Feb. 6, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services with the Department of Health and Human Services - Gardner, Cortez Masto, Crapo, and Bipartisan Group of Senators Send Letter Requesting Administration Stabilize Medicare Advantage Program
Sen. Rand Paul, ...
Jan. 28, 2019
Guthrie Medicaid Bill Signed Into Law
Rep. Steven Guthrie
Jan. 28, 2019
Bowling Green Daily News - Fight against waste in Washington a continuing battle
Sen. Rand Paul
Jan. 25, 2019
Strengthening America's Security in the Middle East Act of 2019--Motion
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Jan. 24, 2019
Strengthening America's Security in the Middle East Act of 2019--Motion
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Jan. 24, 2019
Tweet - "The choice is clear: making law versus making points. Denying the President one-tenth of 1% of spending for border security our nation needs is not worth hurting this many people."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Jan. 24, 2019
Tweet - "Today, the Senate will be voting on a proposal to end the government shutdown. It would resume pay for federal workers, and strike a bipartisan compromise on the issue of immigration and border security. And it provides stable, full-year funding for the federal government."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Jan. 23, 2019
Tweet - "Enough political spite. Enough showboating for "the Resistance." The President has produced a fair compromise that pairs full-year government funding with immigration policy priorities from both sides. It's time to make a deal."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Jan. 23, 2019
Letter to Speaker Pelosi, Mitch McConnell, Kevin McCarthy, and Chuck Schumer - Seasonal Worker Relief in Funding Agreement
Rep. Thomas Massie, ...
Jan. 22, 2019
Government Funding
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Jan. 16, 2019
McConnell: Democrats Refuse to Address Southern Border Crisis
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Jan. 15, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Lawmakers Urge the President to Veto Any Appropriations Bill that Weakens Current Pro-Life Protections
Rep. Steven Guthrie, ...
Date
Title
Politician
June 5, 2019
Lexington Herald-Leader - We must get our spending under control. We can start by saving pennies.
Sen.Rand Paul
June 3, 2019
U.S. Senate to Vote on Sen. Paul's Balanced Budget Plan
Sen.Rand Paul
June 3, 2019
Setting Forth the Congressional Budget for the United States Government for Fiscal Year 2020 and Setting Forth the Appropriate Budgetary Levels for Fiscal Years 2021 Through 2029--Motion to Proceed
Sen.Rand Paul
June 3, 2019
Sen. Paul Puts Senate on Record on Balancing the Budget
Sen.Rand Paul
May 23, 2019
Disaster Relief
Sen.Mitch McConnell
May 23, 2019
Senate Legislative Agenda
Sen.Mitch McConnell
May 13, 2019
Executive Session
Sen.Mitch McConnell
May 9, 2019
Letter to the House Committee on the Budget - Newhouse Leads Bipartisan Letter to Prevent Sale of Bonneville Power Administration Transmission Assets
Rep.Jamie Comer, ...
May 8, 2019
Letter to Rep. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives - Rep. Chip Roy's Letter To Speaker Pelosi On Sticking To Spending Caps
Rep.Thomas Massie, ...
May 1, 2019
Healthcare
Sen.Mitch McConnell
April 24, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Senators Warren Leads Colleagues in Calling on CMS Administrator Seema Varma to Remove Regulations that Restrict Access to Hearing Health Services
Sen.Rand Paul, ...
April 4, 2019
Letter to Rep. Sanford Bishop, Chairman of the Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee and Rep. Jeff Fortenberry, Ranking Member of the Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee - Davis and Spanberger Lead Bipartisan Effort to Expand Broadband Internet Access across Rural America
Rep.Jamie Comer, ...
April 1, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Sanford D. Bishop, Jr., and the Hon. Jeff Fortenberry - Provide Patients with Hard Copies of Prescribing Info, Protect Jobs in Madawaska
Rep.Thomas Massie, ...
April 1, 2019
Disaster Funding
Sen.Mitch McConnell
April 1, 2019
Dr. Rand Paul Introduces "Pennies Plan' Balanced Budget
Sen.Rand Paul
March 28, 2019
Dr. Rand Paul Reintroduces the Default Prevention Act
Sen.Rand Paul
March 27, 2019
Rogers' Opening Remarks at State and Foreign Operations Budget Hearing with Secretary Pompeo
Rep.Hal Rogers
March 25, 2019
Medicaid Services Investment and Accountability Act of 2019
Rep.Steven Guthrie
March 14, 2019
Senators Lankford, Ernst, Paul Introduce COST Act
Sen.Rand Paul, ...
March 13, 2019
Dr. Rand Paul Applauds Senate for Again Voting to End U.S. Support for the War in Yemen
Sen.Rand Paul
March 12, 2019
McConnell on the President's 2020 Budget Proposal
Sen.Mitch McConnell
March 12, 2019
Executive Session
Sen.Mitch McConnell
March 12, 2019
Tweet - "The broken, socialist math Democrats are hoping to force on our nation just doesn't add up. We will never let this craziness get through this United States Senate."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
March 10, 2019
Tweet - "I was especially encouraged to see @POTUS' commitment to our nation's #veterans in his budget proposal, including my request to fully fund construction of the new Robley Rex VA Medical Center in Louisville, #Kentucky."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
March 5, 2019
Fox News "The Story" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Rand Paul
Sen.Rand Paul
Feb. 28, 2019
Tweet - "Democrats' "Medicare for all" bill would end Medicare as we know it and force everyone into a single government-run system. The plans that more than 170 million Americans currently rely on would be made illegal. No choice, no options, and no alternatives allowed."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Feb. 26, 2019
Federal Debt
Sen.Rand Paul
Feb. 25, 2019
National Debt
Rep.Jamie Comer
Feb. 19, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Brooks Supports Trump Administration's Welfare Work Requirements
Rep.Andy Barr, ...
Feb. 14, 2019
Senate Majority Leader McConnell Highlights Kentucky Priorities in Funding Bill
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Feb. 14, 2019
Tweet - "When the Senate votes on the agreement to fund the government, we'll be voting to avoid a second partial shutdown and provide the certainty of a fully-functioning federal government."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Feb. 14, 2019
Dr. Rand Paul Releases Statement on the Funding Deal and President Trump's Emergency Declaration Plans
Sen.Rand Paul
Feb. 13, 2019
Tweet - "We can't let any unrelated, cynical partisan plays get in the way of finishing the important process of funding the government and securing the border. The agreement reached on Monday was achieved because the conference committee set aside far-left poison pills and absurd demands"
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Feb. 12, 2019
Tweet - "I want to thank and congratulate our colleagues who have been working hard to secure a bipartisan, bicameral solution to complete the appropriations process and fund the government."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Feb. 12, 2019
Government Funding
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Feb. 11, 2019
Tweet - "The American people deserve for Congress to finish our work and finalize a government funding agreement. A poison pill proposal that would kneecap ICE and act as a get-out-of-jail-free card for criminals would be a total non-starter for this or any White House."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Feb. 11, 2019
Government Funding
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Feb. 7, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Guthrie Leads Effort to Protect Medicare Program
Rep.Steven Guthrie, ...
Feb. 6, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services with the Department of Health and Human Services - Gardner, Cortez Masto, Crapo, and Bipartisan Group of Senators Send Letter Requesting Administration Stabilize Medicare Advantage Program
Sen.Rand Paul, ...
Jan. 28, 2019
Guthrie Medicaid Bill Signed Into Law
Rep.Steven Guthrie
Jan. 28, 2019
Bowling Green Daily News - Fight against waste in Washington a continuing battle
Sen.Rand Paul
Jan. 25, 2019
Strengthening America's Security in the Middle East Act of 2019--Motion
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Jan. 24, 2019
Strengthening America's Security in the Middle East Act of 2019--Motion
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Jan. 24, 2019
Tweet - "The choice is clear: making law versus making points. Denying the President one-tenth of 1% of spending for border security our nation needs is not worth hurting this many people."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Jan. 24, 2019
Tweet - "Today, the Senate will be voting on a proposal to end the government shutdown. It would resume pay for federal workers, and strike a bipartisan compromise on the issue of immigration and border security. And it provides stable, full-year funding for the federal government."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Jan. 23, 2019
Tweet - "Enough political spite. Enough showboating for "the Resistance." The President has produced a fair compromise that pairs full-year government funding with immigration policy priorities from both sides. It's time to make a deal."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Jan. 23, 2019
Letter to Speaker Pelosi, Mitch McConnell, Kevin McCarthy, and Chuck Schumer - Seasonal Worker Relief in Funding Agreement
Rep.Thomas Massie, ...
Jan. 22, 2019
Government Funding
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Jan. 16, 2019
McConnell: Democrats Refuse to Address Southern Border Crisis
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Jan. 15, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Lawmakers Urge the President to Veto Any Appropriations Bill that Weakens Current Pro-Life Protections
Rep.Steven Guthrie, ...
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