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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 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 7, 2020 Statement from Rep. Andy Barr Calling for Expansion of Paycheck Protection Program Rep. Andy Barr
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 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
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 - "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 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 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 McConnell Announces Nearly $4 Million for UofL Apprenticeship Program 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. 18, 2020 Skills-based education essential to workforce development Rep. Jamie Comer
Feb. 13, 2020 Guthrie Introduces "SKILL UP Act' Rep. Steven Guthrie
Feb. 6, 2020 Providing for Consideration of H.Res. Expressing Disapproval of the Trump Administration's Harmful Actions Towards Medicaid; Providing for Consideration of H.R. Protecting the Right to Organize Act of and Providing for Consideration of H.R. Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief and Puerto Rico Disaster Tax Relief Act, 2020 Rep. Jamie Comer
Feb. 5, 2020 Hearing of the Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Human Services of the House Education and Labor Committee - Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Human Services Rep. Jamie Comer
Jan. 27, 2020 Letter to Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Rounds, King, Harris, Pingree, Keating, Bergman Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter Urging Administration to Increase the Number of Temporary, Non-Immigrant H-2B Workers for 2020 Sen. Rand Paul, ...
Dec. 19, 2019 McConnell Bill to Protect Coal Miner Pension Benefits Now Goes to President for Signature Sen. Mitch McConnell
Dec. 16, 2019 Majority Leader McConnell Secures Miners Fix to Protect Coal Families' Pension Benefits Sen. Mitch McConnell
Dec. 16, 2019 Tweet - "I was proud to mobilize the federal gov't into action to safeguard #Kentucky coal miners' pension & health care benefits from a looming threat. I will continue to be a strong voice for #coal miners, retirees, & their families, & I look forward to voting to save their benefits." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Dec. 6, 2019 Tweet - "I invite you to join me in honoring our nations' hard-working coal miners, especially those in #Kentucky. As Senate Majority Leader, I will continue to fight for our miners, their families & coal communities across the Commonwealth. #NationalMinersDay" Sen. Mitch McConnell
Nov. 13, 2019 Recognizing Necco Foster Care of Kentucky Rep. Jamie Comer
Nov. 12, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Janet Dhilon, Chair of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission - Foxx, Comer Support EEOC Decision to Stop Burdensome Pay Data Collection Rep. Jamie Comer, ...
Nov. 7, 2019 Tweet - "Obama-era policies saw the nation's biggest metro areas capture the vast majority of new jobs and population growth. Many smaller communities, like #Kentucky coal country, were hurt badly. But with @POTUS, we are working to undo the damage." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Nov. 7, 2019 Coal Industry Sen. Mitch McConnell
Nov. 6, 2019 Manchin, McConnell, and Capito Introduce the Bipartisan American Miners Act to Secure Pensions and Healthcare Sen. Mitch McConnell, ...
Nov. 6, 2019 Senator McConnell Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Protect Health Care and Pension Benefits for Kentucky Miners Sen. Mitch McConnell
Oct. 24, 2019 Senator McConnell Applauds Agreement to Pay Back Due Wages to Eastern Kentucky Miners Sen. Mitch McConnell
Oct. 22, 2019 Hearing of the Civil Rights and Human Services Subcommittee of the House Education and Labor Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Comer, Hearing on Examining the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Rep. Jamie Comer
Oct. 12, 2019 Gov. Bevin, Congressman Rogers Announce Over $6 Million in Grant Funding for New Knox County Workforce Training Center Rep. Hal Rogers, ...
Sept. 20, 2019 Tweet - "The way Blackjewel has treated the Harlan County coal miners is shameful, and they should be paid in full for their work. From the beginning I've been in constant communication with @USDOL to help." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Sept. 20, 2019 At McConnell's Request, Department of Labor Issues $3.7 Million Grant to Help Harlan County Miners Sen. Mitch McConnell
Sept. 19, 2019 Hearing of the Civil Rights and Human Services Subcommittee of the House Education and Labor Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Comer, Hearing on Workplace Nondiscrimination Policies and Priorities Rep. Jamie Comer
Sept. 16, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Patrick Pizzella, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Labor - Foxx, Comer Applaud DOL Rule to Protect Religious Liberty Rep. Jamie Comer, ...
Sept. 10, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Patrick Pizzella, Acting Secretary of the DOL - Religious Freedom for Federal Contractors Rep. Jamie Comer, ...
Aug. 23, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Patrick Pizzella, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Labor - Foxx Leads Letter to DOL, Seeks Reforms to Address Skills Gap Rep. Jamie Comer, ...
Aug. 5, 2019 Rogers Applauds Dept. of Labor's Actions to Put Blackjewel Miners First Rep. Hal Rogers
Aug. 1, 2019 Congressman Rogers Requests Assistance for Blackjewel Miners Rep. Hal Rogers
July 18, 2019 McConnell on Fox Business' "Mornings with Maria' with Maria Bartiromo Sen. Mitch McConnell
July 18, 2019 Tweet - "Research shows that hiking the minimum wage to $15 would kill jobs and depress the economy at a time when it's thriving for the American people. We are not going to be taking that up in the Senate." Sen. Mitch McConnell
June 19, 2019 Senator McConnell Announces Kentucky Job Corps Centers to Remain Open Sen. Mitch McConnell
June 18, 2019 Sen. Rand Paul Introduces Bill to Reduce Paperwork for Kentucky Farmers & Streamline H-2A & H-2B Visa Programs Sen. Rand Paul
Date Title Politician
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 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 7, 2020 Statement from Rep. Andy Barr Calling for Expansion of Paycheck Protection Program Rep.Andy Barr
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 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
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 - "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 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 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 McConnell Announces Nearly $4 Million for UofL Apprenticeship Program 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. 18, 2020 Skills-based education essential to workforce development Rep.Jamie Comer
Feb. 13, 2020 Guthrie Introduces "SKILL UP Act' Rep.Steven Guthrie
Feb. 6, 2020 Providing for Consideration of H.Res. Expressing Disapproval of the Trump Administration's Harmful Actions Towards Medicaid; Providing for Consideration of H.R. Protecting the Right to Organize Act of and Providing for Consideration of H.R. Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief and Puerto Rico Disaster Tax Relief Act, 2020 Rep.Jamie Comer
Feb. 5, 2020 Hearing of the Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Human Services of the House Education and Labor Committee - Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Human Services Rep.Jamie Comer
Jan. 27, 2020 Letter to Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Rounds, King, Harris, Pingree, Keating, Bergman Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter Urging Administration to Increase the Number of Temporary, Non-Immigrant H-2B Workers for 2020 Sen.Rand Paul, ...
Dec. 19, 2019 McConnell Bill to Protect Coal Miner Pension Benefits Now Goes to President for Signature Sen.Mitch McConnell
Dec. 16, 2019 Majority Leader McConnell Secures Miners Fix to Protect Coal Families' Pension Benefits Sen.Mitch McConnell
Dec. 16, 2019 Tweet - "I was proud to mobilize the federal gov't into action to safeguard #Kentucky coal miners' pension & health care benefits from a looming threat. I will continue to be a strong voice for #coal miners, retirees, & their families, & I look forward to voting to save their benefits." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Dec. 6, 2019 Tweet - "I invite you to join me in honoring our nations' hard-working coal miners, especially those in #Kentucky. As Senate Majority Leader, I will continue to fight for our miners, their families & coal communities across the Commonwealth. #NationalMinersDay" Sen.Mitch McConnell
Nov. 13, 2019 Recognizing Necco Foster Care of Kentucky Rep.Jamie Comer
Nov. 12, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Janet Dhilon, Chair of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission - Foxx, Comer Support EEOC Decision to Stop Burdensome Pay Data Collection Rep.Jamie Comer, ...
Nov. 7, 2019 Tweet - "Obama-era policies saw the nation's biggest metro areas capture the vast majority of new jobs and population growth. Many smaller communities, like #Kentucky coal country, were hurt badly. But with @POTUS, we are working to undo the damage." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Nov. 7, 2019 Coal Industry Sen.Mitch McConnell
Nov. 6, 2019 Manchin, McConnell, and Capito Introduce the Bipartisan American Miners Act to Secure Pensions and Healthcare Sen.Mitch McConnell, ...
Nov. 6, 2019 Senator McConnell Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Protect Health Care and Pension Benefits for Kentucky Miners Sen.Mitch McConnell
Oct. 24, 2019 Senator McConnell Applauds Agreement to Pay Back Due Wages to Eastern Kentucky Miners Sen.Mitch McConnell
Oct. 22, 2019 Hearing of the Civil Rights and Human Services Subcommittee of the House Education and Labor Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Comer, Hearing on Examining the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Rep.Jamie Comer
Oct. 12, 2019 Gov. Bevin, Congressman Rogers Announce Over $6 Million in Grant Funding for New Knox County Workforce Training Center Rep.Hal Rogers, ...
Sept. 20, 2019 Tweet - "The way Blackjewel has treated the Harlan County coal miners is shameful, and they should be paid in full for their work. From the beginning I've been in constant communication with @USDOL to help." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Sept. 20, 2019 At McConnell's Request, Department of Labor Issues $3.7 Million Grant to Help Harlan County Miners Sen.Mitch McConnell
Sept. 19, 2019 Hearing of the Civil Rights and Human Services Subcommittee of the House Education and Labor Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Comer, Hearing on Workplace Nondiscrimination Policies and Priorities Rep.Jamie Comer
Sept. 16, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Patrick Pizzella, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Labor - Foxx, Comer Applaud DOL Rule to Protect Religious Liberty Rep.Jamie Comer, ...
Sept. 10, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Patrick Pizzella, Acting Secretary of the DOL - Religious Freedom for Federal Contractors Rep.Jamie Comer, ...
Aug. 23, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Patrick Pizzella, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Labor - Foxx Leads Letter to DOL, Seeks Reforms to Address Skills Gap Rep.Jamie Comer, ...
Aug. 5, 2019 Rogers Applauds Dept. of Labor's Actions to Put Blackjewel Miners First Rep.Hal Rogers
Aug. 1, 2019 Congressman Rogers Requests Assistance for Blackjewel Miners Rep.Hal Rogers
July 18, 2019 McConnell on Fox Business' "Mornings with Maria' with Maria Bartiromo Sen.Mitch McConnell
July 18, 2019 Tweet - "Research shows that hiking the minimum wage to $15 would kill jobs and depress the economy at a time when it's thriving for the American people. We are not going to be taking that up in the Senate." Sen.Mitch McConnell
June 19, 2019 Senator McConnell Announces Kentucky Job Corps Centers to Remain Open Sen.Mitch McConnell
June 18, 2019 Sen. Rand Paul Introduces Bill to Reduce Paperwork for Kentucky Farmers & Streamline H-2A & H-2B Visa Programs Sen.Rand Paul
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