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Seven More Years of Tax-Free Internet Access

October 30, 2007





Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell released the following statement Tuesday regarding House passage of a seven-year extension of the Internet tax moratorium. The tax relief measure passed in the Senate last week by a unanimous vote.



“Internet users across the country have Sen. Sununu and others to thank for keeping Internet access tax free and ensuring economic growth and innovation can continue without government interference for an additional seven years. By passing the Senate’s seven-year tax relief, the House agreed that the four-year ban was insufficient. But our job is not finished – we must continue to fight to ban taxes on Internet access--permanently.”



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McConnell on the Nomination of Lt. General James Peake

October 30, 2007





Washington, D.C. – U. S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell made the following statement Tuesday regarding the President’s nomination of Lt. General James Peake (Ret.) as Secretary of Veterans Affairs:



“The men and women who have sacrificed so much to protect our security and freedom represent the best our country has to offer. We hold our veterans in the highest regard and it is my expectation that the new Secretary of Veterans’ Affairs will work every day to ensure they have the best care in the world, and to identify and correct any areas where the VA has fallen short in its duty to our nation’s veterans.



“In meeting with Gen. Peake I will ensure he is a worthy advocate for the men and women who have served our country. The Senate must do its part and consider the nomination of Gen. Peake through a fair but complete hearing and floor debate—followed by a vote—so that our veterans continue to receive the care and attention they deserve.”



Background

Lt. General James Peake, a board certified general and thoracic surgeon, served as the Surgeon General of the Army and Commander of the United States Medical Command from 2000 to 2004. After retiring from U.S. Army Medical Corps, Dr. Peake was named Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Project HOPE, a nonprofit health foundation.



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McConnell: It’s Time to Start Addressing the Country’s Priorities

October 26, 2007





Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell made the following statement Friday regarding the President’s call for action on spending bills. Friday marked the first time in 20 years that the Congress failed to send a single appropriations bill to the President this late in the year.



“Friday marks the first time in 20 years that Congress has gone this long without sending even a single appropriations bill down to the President for his signature.



“In addition, Congress is woefully behind in passing a clean veterans’ bill, fixing the middle-class tax hike, and working together to pass an SCHIP bill that the President will sign.



“Unless Congress acts soon, we’ll have troops in the field without a commitment from Congress to fund their mission. We ought to immediately provide our troops the funding they need.



“It’s time to start addressing the country’s priorities. All of these things need to be done, and soon.”



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