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McConnell, Ryan, Hatch, Brady Statement on Administration’s Tax Plan

April 26, 2017

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following today’s tax reform announcement by the Trump Administration, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wis.), Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-Utah), and House Ways & Means Committee Chairman Kevin Brady (R-Texas) issued the following joint statement:

“The principles outlined by the Trump Administration today will serve as critical guideposts for Congress and the Administration as we work together to overhaul the American tax system and ensure middle-class families and job creators are better positioned for the 21st century economy. Lower rates for individuals and families will allow them to keep more of their hard-earned money and empower them to invest more in their future. Getting tax rates down for American companies, big and small, will create new jobs and make the United States a more inviting place to do business. With an eye toward fairness and simplicity, we’re confident we can rebuild our tax code in a way that will grow our economy, better promote savings and investment, provide our job creators with a competitive advantage, and bring prosperity to all Americans.”

Senator McConnell Congratulates Kentucky Mother of the Year

Whitley County Native Honored by National Non-Profit as the 2017 Kentucky Mother of the Year

April 25, 2017

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) welcomed to his U.S. Capitol office, Jennifer Harrington, the 2017 Kentucky Mother of the Year named by American Mothers, Inc., a national non-profit organization.

Senator McConnell said, “I enjoyed meeting Jennifer Harrington and appreciated the opportunity to personally congratulate her for being honored as the Kentucky Mother of the Year. This recognition speaks to her family and community contributions as a mother, educator, and volunteer.”

Harrington and her husband, Bernie, live in Williamsburg, Kentucky with their four children. In addition to homeschooling her children, she is a part-time Associate Professor for the Lincoln Memorial University Physician Assistant Program and is a volunteer coach for student academic competitions.

As Kentucky’s Mother of the Year, Harrington will serve as an ambassador for mothers across the country and will be recognized during the American Mothers, Inc. annual national conference in Washington, D.C. this week.

Senate Continues Work on Nominees, Government Funding

‘I look forward to more productive conversations with Senators, our House colleagues, and the White House so that we can get this important work done soon.’

April 25, 2017

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding several of President Trump’s nominations as well as ongoing discussions on legislation to fund the government:

“Yesterday the Senate confirmed former Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue to lead the Department of Agriculture. We also took the next step in advancing Rod Rosenstein to serve as Deputy Attorney General. I look forward to confirming Mr. Rosenstein so that he can get to work without further delay.

“After we take that vote, we’ll be able to advance the Department of Labor nominee, Alexander Acosta. Mr. Acosta has an impressive background that will serve him well as he leads the department on issues that can support America’s employers and employees, as well as our overall economy.

“I’m pleased that Mr. Acosta has outlined his commitment to ensuring that the Department of Labor encourages, rather than hampers, job growth — a welcome change after eight years of job-killing and opportunity-destroying rules and regulations under the Obama Administration. I encourage my colleagues to support his nomination so that he can begin this important work to help create jobs, enhance workforce development, and support Middle Class workers.

“As we advance these nominees, Senators are also continuing discussions on government funding legislation. These talks have been part of a bipartisan, bicameral process from the start, with appropriators continuing negotiations over the state work period. I look forward to more productive conversations with Senators, our House colleagues, and the White House so that we can get this important work done soon.”

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