Recent Press Releases

‘Today, it is America’s seniors who are feeling the brunt of Obamacare’s tax increases and cuts to Medicare. And while some Senate Democrats may now have second thoughts, these are the same Democrats who voted to impose these cuts on seniors in the first place—and when given a second chance, actually voted to keep the cuts in place.’

LOUISVILLE, KYSenate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell today released the following statement after the Obama Administration announced new cuts to Medicare Advantage, which will make it even harder for America’s seniors to keep their health plans and doctors under Obamacare:

“Nearly every week we hear about another group of Americans harmed by Obamacare  – whether it’s people losing their plans, paying higher premiums, or confronting an uncaring bureaucracy. Today, it is America’s seniors who are feeling the brunt of Obamacare’s tax increases and cuts to Medicare.  And while some Senate Democrats may now have second thoughts, these are the same Democrats who voted to impose these cuts on seniors in the first place—and when given a second chance, actually voted to keep the cuts in place. The best solution would be to recognize Obamacare for the historic mistake that it is, repeal it, and replace it with commonsense reforms that will protect America’s seniors and families from the seemingly never-ending consequences of this terrible law.” 

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Washington, DC -- Kentucky Senators Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul and Congressman Ed Whitfield (KY-01) in a letter pressed Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Ernest Moniz to release funding for ongoing cleanup and to expedite contracts for new cleanup activities at the DOE site in Paducah, Kentucky.
 
In the letter, the lawmakers urged DOE “to move as quickly as possible to release funds appropriated for this purpose in an effort to re-hire Kentuckians who have recently been laid-off and to hire employees to begin new cleanup work.”
 
“In addition to the ongoing cleanup efforts, we urge you to move as quickly as possible to execute the indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract so that necessary work can begin on reclaiming the gaseous diffusion plant,” according to the letter. “In the interim, we ask the department to utilize all means available to begin necessary work that may be performed prior to the IDIQ contract’s execution.  It is vitally important to the Paducah community that DOE continue ongoing cleanup and begin new work in a timely manner to ensure that experienced, highly-skilled workers do not leave the region.” 
 
The lawmakers also called on DOE to make full decommissioning and deactivation at the site a priority in the upcoming fiscal year.

The McConnell, Paul, and Whitfield letter can be viewed HERE

Washington, DC -- U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell made the following comment regarding the Adair County pipeline explosion:

“My thoughts are with the people of Adair County and I thank the first responders who worked throughout the night keeping the residents safe. I have been in contact with local officials and appreciate their keeping me informed on the latest developments.”

 

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