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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
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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