Recent Press Releases

‘A new majority on the NLRB can begin to undo this severe damage and restore the board’s neutrality. Confirming the nominee before us today, William Emanuel, is sure to mark a turning point in the NLRB’s direction. His experience in labor law is deep, his credentials are impressive, and his confirmation will finally allow the NLRB to return it to its important work with a full slate of Senate-confirmed board members — for the first time since 2015.’

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) praised President Donald J. Trump today for his intent to nominate Kenny Allen of Hopkins County, Kentucky, to serve on the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA):

“I congratulate Kenny Allen, of Hopkins County, Kentucky, on his nomination to serve on the Board of Directors for the Tennessee Valley Authority. Kenny’s experience providing affordable and reliable energy to the people of our home state has given him a deep understanding of the industry, its challenges and its future. He is fully equipped to help lead the TVA in its mission to serve more than 9 million people in the southeast, many of them Kentuckians. I commend the President for making another strong choice, and I look forward to the Senate confirming Kenny’s nomination”

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‘The Office of the Solicitor General is responsible for representing the United States in litigation before the Supreme Court. It’s a very important office, and Mr. Francisco is well qualified to lead it.’