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Dec. 10, 2019 Tweet - "Democrats' impeachment obsession has delayed crucial governing responsibilities to the 11th hour: Funding for the federal government, money for our troops, must-pass legislation for national defense. Basic, bipartisan work for our country that Democrats have been blocking." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Dec. 10, 2019 Tweet - "Our servicemembers in Kentucky -- from Ft. Campbell to Ft. Knox to the Blue Grass Army Depot -- cannot afford for the NDAA to fail. Neither can our men and women in uniform overseas. I hope both chambers can pass the NDAA conference report and send it to President Trump soon." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Dec. 9, 2019 Tweet - "We're a few weeks from the end of 2019 and Congress is feeling the impact from months of Democrat heel-dragging. The impeachment obsession has brought us into December with core, routine governing duties still unfulfilled. It is past time to get serious and pass these key bills." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Dec. 5, 2019 Tweet - "This morning, Speaker Pelosi delivered a speech to advance her rushed & partisan impeachment process. Not one word on the outstanding legislation the American people actually need. Nothing on the USMCA, or the NDAA, or funding for our armed forces." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Dec. 3, 2019 Tweet - "For months now, the Democrat playbook has been "obsess over impeachment and obstruct everything else." These tactics aren't cutting it for the American people. We need to: Pass the USMCA Support our armed forces Fund the federal government" Sen. Mitch McConnell
Dec. 2, 2019 Tweet - "While Democrats continue to prioritize impeachment over everything else, they're leaving behind critical legislation: > Gov't. funding > National defense > USMCA Our Democratic colleagues cannot simply refuse to legislate b/c they would rather fight with the White House." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Nov. 21, 2019 National Defense Authorization Act Sen. Mitch McConnell
Nov. 14, 2019 Tweet - "Washington Democrats in the House and the Senate cannot simply stop legislating because of one hearing in the House. The American people deserve progress: Funding for the national defense. Key legislation to support our armed forces. The USMCA and the new jobs it would create." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Nov. 14, 2019 National Defense Authorization Act Sen. Mitch McConnell
Nov. 13, 2019 Tweet - "Critical legislation is currently frozen in place. Casualties of Democrats' apparent inability to make headway on anything besides fighting with the White House. We need action: National Defense Funding the Gov't. USMCA" Sen. Mitch McConnell
Nov. 6, 2019 Tweet - "Senate Democrats are still blocking the annual funding for our armed forces. House Democrats are still blocking the USMCA and 176,000 new American jobs. Democrats' three-year-old impeachment journey is now crowding out even the most basic bipartisan legislation." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Nov. 6, 2019 Tweet - "Senate Republicans want to consider legislation to fund the national defense. But as long as our Democratic colleagues keep blocking it, the Senate will spend our time confirming more of President Trump's highly-qualified nominees for federal office and the judiciary." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Nov. 6, 2019 Legislative Agenda Sen. Mitch McConnell
Nov. 5, 2019 Judicial Nominations Sen. Mitch McConnell
Nov. 5, 2019 Democratic Legislation Sen. Mitch McConnell
Nov. 5, 2019 Tweet - "Senate Democrats have voted twice to block funding for our nation's armed forces. Our competitors are growing stronger. America and our allies are threatened. But Senate Democrats would rather fight with the White House than deliver bipartisan funding for our military." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Oct. 31, 2019 Tweet - "Senate Democrats just voted to filibuster the annual funding for the U.S. armed forces. It's the second time they have blocked defense funding in two months. We can't advance it. Remember when Democrats said their impeachment obsession wouldn't stop them from legislating?" Sen. Mitch McConnell
Oct. 31, 2019 Appropriations Sen. Mitch McConnell
Oct. 30, 2019 Appropriations Sen. Mitch McConnell
Oct. 29, 2019 Appropriations Sen. Mitch McConnell
Oct. 29, 2019 Tweet - "Democrats say impeachment won't keep them from legislating. This week, we'll get a clear test when the Senate votes on defense funding which Democrats filibustered last month." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Oct. 28, 2019 Commerce, Justice, Science, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2020 Sen. Mitch McConnell
Oct. 24, 2019 Senate Legislative Agenda Sen. Mitch McConnell
Oct. 22, 2019 Government Funding Sen. Mitch McConnell
Oct. 21, 2019 Business Before the Senate and Appropriations Sen. Mitch McConnell
Oct. 17, 2019 Dr. Rand Paul Defends President Removing Troops in Syria, Introduces Legislation to End Arms Sales to Turkey Sen. Rand Paul
Oct. 17, 2019 S.J. Res. 54 Sen. Mitch McConnell
Oct. 16, 2019 CNN "The Lead With Jake Tapper" - Transcript "Interview with Sen. Rand Paul" Sen. Rand Paul
Oct. 13, 2019 NBC "Meet the Press" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Rand Paul Sen. Rand Paul
Sept. 25, 2019 Tweet - "Senate Democrats should not create a false choice between border security and military construction. They may oppose the administration's border security agenda but they certainly shouldn't punish our armed forces." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Sept. 25, 2019 Tweet - "Later today, the Senate will vote to urge full funding for important military construction projects. I urge my Democratic colleagues not to oppose these much-needed resources for our men and women in uniform." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Sept. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Yesterday, Senate Democrats blocked legislation to fund our national defense. They blocked the resources our commanders need to keep pace with Russia and China. They blocked a pay raise for our servicemembers." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Sept. 18, 2019 Tweet - "Democrats are threatening to filibuster funding for our armed forces and a pay raise for our troops because they disagree with President Trump on immigration policy. I hope our Democratic friends allow the process to move forward when we vote later today." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Sept. 17, 2019 Tweet - "Our nation must continue investing in the readiness and modernization of our military. Russia and China aren't slowing down to wait for us. It would be a grave mistake if Democrats block the Senate from moving forward with defense funding legislation this week." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Sept. 17, 2019 Appropriations Sen. Mitch McConnell
Sept. 16, 2019 Saudi Arabia Sen. Mitch McConnell
Sept. 16, 2019 Tweet - "The needs of our military and the safety of the American people should not play second fiddle to Senate Democrats' political strategy. I remain hopeful that my friends on the Democratic side will not block the Senate from taking up legislation to fund defense." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Sept. 15, 2019 CNN "State Of The Union With Jake Tapper" - Transcript "Sen. Rand Paul" Sen. Rand Paul
Sept. 12, 2019 Senator McConnell Secures Funding for Kentucky Defense Priorities Sen. Mitch McConnell
Aug. 29, 2019 Gov. Bevin Cuts Ribbon on 350-Job Fibrotex USA Facility in McCreary County Rep. Hal Rogers, ...
Aug. 12, 2019 Letter to James Inhofe, Chairman of Senate Committee on Armed Services, Jack Reed, Ranking Member on Senate Committee on Armed Services, Adam Smith, Chairman on House Armed Services Committee, and Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member on House Armed Services Committee - Murphy, Blumenthal, Bipartisan Colleagues Call for Inclusion of Bipartisan Iran Amendment in Final NDAA Sen. Rand Paul, ...
July 24, 2019 Tweet - "It was a pleasure to meet with General Mark Milley, President's Trump's nominee to be Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He's an impressive leader and a highly qualified nominee. I am proud to support his confirmation." Sen. Mitch McConnell
July 12, 2019 National Defense Bill Reverses Course, Undermines Military Readiness Rep. Hal Rogers
July 12, 2019 House Passes Congressman Barr's Amendment Imposing Secondary Sanctions on North Korea Rep. Andy Barr
June 27, 2019 National Defense Sen. Mitch McConnell
June 25, 2019 Tweet - "Current events are a stark reminder of the Senate's responsibility in maintaining our military's readiness. This week we're considering critical defense legislation that would authorize vital investments in American strength. It deserves huge bipartisan support and swift passage." Sen. Mitch McConnell
June 25, 2019 Tweet - "I was surprised to hear my colleague the Democratic Leader call for postponing this defense legislation so Democrats running for president can skip town. National security comes first. The Republican majority will be right here, working and voting to make America stronger." Sen. Mitch McConnell
June 20, 2019 Consideration of Senate Joint Resolution Nos. 27 Through 48 En Bloc-- Sen. Mitch McConnell
June 20, 2019 National Guard Amendment Will Improve Readiness Rep. Andy Barr
June 20, 2019 Congressman Barr's Amendment to Increase funding for Military Training Adopted by House Rep. Andy Barr
Date Title Politician
Dec. 10, 2019 Tweet - "Democrats' impeachment obsession has delayed crucial governing responsibilities to the 11th hour: Funding for the federal government, money for our troops, must-pass legislation for national defense. Basic, bipartisan work for our country that Democrats have been blocking." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Dec. 10, 2019 Tweet - "Our servicemembers in Kentucky -- from Ft. Campbell to Ft. Knox to the Blue Grass Army Depot -- cannot afford for the NDAA to fail. Neither can our men and women in uniform overseas. I hope both chambers can pass the NDAA conference report and send it to President Trump soon." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Dec. 9, 2019 Tweet - "We're a few weeks from the end of 2019 and Congress is feeling the impact from months of Democrat heel-dragging. The impeachment obsession has brought us into December with core, routine governing duties still unfulfilled. It is past time to get serious and pass these key bills." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Dec. 5, 2019 Tweet - "This morning, Speaker Pelosi delivered a speech to advance her rushed & partisan impeachment process. Not one word on the outstanding legislation the American people actually need. Nothing on the USMCA, or the NDAA, or funding for our armed forces." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Dec. 3, 2019 Tweet - "For months now, the Democrat playbook has been "obsess over impeachment and obstruct everything else." These tactics aren't cutting it for the American people. We need to: Pass the USMCA Support our armed forces Fund the federal government" Sen.Mitch McConnell
Dec. 2, 2019 Tweet - "While Democrats continue to prioritize impeachment over everything else, they're leaving behind critical legislation: > Gov't. funding > National defense > USMCA Our Democratic colleagues cannot simply refuse to legislate b/c they would rather fight with the White House." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Nov. 21, 2019 National Defense Authorization Act Sen.Mitch McConnell
Nov. 14, 2019 Tweet - "Washington Democrats in the House and the Senate cannot simply stop legislating because of one hearing in the House. The American people deserve progress: Funding for the national defense. Key legislation to support our armed forces. The USMCA and the new jobs it would create." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Nov. 14, 2019 National Defense Authorization Act Sen.Mitch McConnell
Nov. 13, 2019 Tweet - "Critical legislation is currently frozen in place. Casualties of Democrats' apparent inability to make headway on anything besides fighting with the White House. We need action: National Defense Funding the Gov't. USMCA" Sen.Mitch McConnell
Nov. 6, 2019 Tweet - "Senate Democrats are still blocking the annual funding for our armed forces. House Democrats are still blocking the USMCA and 176,000 new American jobs. Democrats' three-year-old impeachment journey is now crowding out even the most basic bipartisan legislation." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Nov. 6, 2019 Tweet - "Senate Republicans want to consider legislation to fund the national defense. But as long as our Democratic colleagues keep blocking it, the Senate will spend our time confirming more of President Trump's highly-qualified nominees for federal office and the judiciary." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Nov. 6, 2019 Legislative Agenda Sen.Mitch McConnell
Nov. 5, 2019 Judicial Nominations Sen.Mitch McConnell
Nov. 5, 2019 Democratic Legislation Sen.Mitch McConnell
Nov. 5, 2019 Tweet - "Senate Democrats have voted twice to block funding for our nation's armed forces. Our competitors are growing stronger. America and our allies are threatened. But Senate Democrats would rather fight with the White House than deliver bipartisan funding for our military." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Oct. 31, 2019 Tweet - "Senate Democrats just voted to filibuster the annual funding for the U.S. armed forces. It's the second time they have blocked defense funding in two months. We can't advance it. Remember when Democrats said their impeachment obsession wouldn't stop them from legislating?" Sen.Mitch McConnell
Oct. 31, 2019 Appropriations Sen.Mitch McConnell
Oct. 30, 2019 Appropriations Sen.Mitch McConnell
Oct. 29, 2019 Appropriations Sen.Mitch McConnell
Oct. 29, 2019 Tweet - "Democrats say impeachment won't keep them from legislating. This week, we'll get a clear test when the Senate votes on defense funding which Democrats filibustered last month." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Oct. 28, 2019 Commerce, Justice, Science, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2020 Sen.Mitch McConnell
Oct. 24, 2019 Senate Legislative Agenda Sen.Mitch McConnell
Oct. 22, 2019 Government Funding Sen.Mitch McConnell
Oct. 21, 2019 Business Before the Senate and Appropriations Sen.Mitch McConnell
Oct. 17, 2019 Dr. Rand Paul Defends President Removing Troops in Syria, Introduces Legislation to End Arms Sales to Turkey Sen.Rand Paul
Oct. 17, 2019 S.J. Res. 54 Sen.Mitch McConnell
Oct. 16, 2019 CNN "The Lead With Jake Tapper" - Transcript "Interview with Sen. Rand Paul" Sen.Rand Paul
Oct. 13, 2019 NBC "Meet the Press" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Rand Paul Sen.Rand Paul
Sept. 25, 2019 Tweet - "Senate Democrats should not create a false choice between border security and military construction. They may oppose the administration's border security agenda but they certainly shouldn't punish our armed forces." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Sept. 25, 2019 Tweet - "Later today, the Senate will vote to urge full funding for important military construction projects. I urge my Democratic colleagues not to oppose these much-needed resources for our men and women in uniform." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Sept. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Yesterday, Senate Democrats blocked legislation to fund our national defense. They blocked the resources our commanders need to keep pace with Russia and China. They blocked a pay raise for our servicemembers." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Sept. 18, 2019 Tweet - "Democrats are threatening to filibuster funding for our armed forces and a pay raise for our troops because they disagree with President Trump on immigration policy. I hope our Democratic friends allow the process to move forward when we vote later today." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Sept. 17, 2019 Tweet - "Our nation must continue investing in the readiness and modernization of our military. Russia and China aren't slowing down to wait for us. It would be a grave mistake if Democrats block the Senate from moving forward with defense funding legislation this week." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Sept. 17, 2019 Appropriations Sen.Mitch McConnell
Sept. 16, 2019 Saudi Arabia Sen.Mitch McConnell
Sept. 16, 2019 Tweet - "The needs of our military and the safety of the American people should not play second fiddle to Senate Democrats' political strategy. I remain hopeful that my friends on the Democratic side will not block the Senate from taking up legislation to fund defense." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Sept. 15, 2019 CNN "State Of The Union With Jake Tapper" - Transcript "Sen. Rand Paul" Sen.Rand Paul
Sept. 12, 2019 Senator McConnell Secures Funding for Kentucky Defense Priorities Sen.Mitch McConnell
Aug. 29, 2019 Gov. Bevin Cuts Ribbon on 350-Job Fibrotex USA Facility in McCreary County Rep.Hal Rogers, ...
Aug. 12, 2019 Letter to James Inhofe, Chairman of Senate Committee on Armed Services, Jack Reed, Ranking Member on Senate Committee on Armed Services, Adam Smith, Chairman on House Armed Services Committee, and Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member on House Armed Services Committee - Murphy, Blumenthal, Bipartisan Colleagues Call for Inclusion of Bipartisan Iran Amendment in Final NDAA Sen.Rand Paul, ...
July 24, 2019 Tweet - "It was a pleasure to meet with General Mark Milley, President's Trump's nominee to be Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He's an impressive leader and a highly qualified nominee. I am proud to support his confirmation." Sen.Mitch McConnell
July 12, 2019 National Defense Bill Reverses Course, Undermines Military Readiness Rep.Hal Rogers
July 12, 2019 House Passes Congressman Barr's Amendment Imposing Secondary Sanctions on North Korea Rep.Andy Barr
June 27, 2019 National Defense Sen.Mitch McConnell
June 25, 2019 Tweet - "Current events are a stark reminder of the Senate's responsibility in maintaining our military's readiness. This week we're considering critical defense legislation that would authorize vital investments in American strength. It deserves huge bipartisan support and swift passage." Sen.Mitch McConnell
June 25, 2019 Tweet - "I was surprised to hear my colleague the Democratic Leader call for postponing this defense legislation so Democrats running for president can skip town. National security comes first. The Republican majority will be right here, working and voting to make America stronger." Sen.Mitch McConnell
June 20, 2019 Consideration of Senate Joint Resolution Nos. 27 Through 48 En Bloc-- Sen.Mitch McConnell
June 20, 2019 National Guard Amendment Will Improve Readiness Rep.Andy Barr
June 20, 2019 Congressman Barr's Amendment to Increase funding for Military Training Adopted by House Rep.Andy Barr
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