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As Majority Leader, Senator McConnell has been in consistent communication with DOL in support of these coal workers and their families

‘Democrats continue to fixate on chipping away at the First Amendment. It is a pet project they return to time and time again. It’s disturbing. Especially in light of recent, blatant attempts to intimidate Americans into silence.’

‘My fellow Kentuckians and I have appreciated Secretary Perry’s hard work and partnership as we advanced research into clean coal technology and continued fulfilling our obligation to workers at Paducah’s Department of Energy site.’

Recent Press Releases

Senator McConnell Applauds Agreement to Pay Back Due Wages to Eastern Kentucky Miners

October 24, 2019

House Democrat Proposal is Designed to Reduce Free Speech in America

‘Democrats continue to fixate on chipping away at the First Amendment. It is a pet project they return to time and time again. It’s disturbing. Especially in light of recent, blatant attempts to intimidate Americans into silence.’

October 23, 2019

McConnell Statement on Secretary Perry

‘My fellow Kentuckians and I have appreciated Secretary Perry’s hard work and partnership as we advanced research into clean coal technology and continued fulfilling our obligation to workers at Paducah’s Department of Energy site.’

October 18, 2019