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McConnell Remarks On Internet Sales Tax Bill

April 23, 2013

‘By imposing this new Internet Tax, states would suddenly be empowered to force online retailers to simultaneously comply with all the different tax codes of all the states in which their customers reside. That’s no small feat. From what I’m told, there are nearly 10,000 state, local, and municipal tax codes nationwide. And while complying with so many codes might not be a big deal for large online retailers, it’s a huge burden on the little guys. So small businesses owners are worried, and justifiably so.’

McConnell Statement on Boston Terror Arrest

April 19, 2013

‘We have marveled at the coordination, skill, and bravery of military, intelligence, and law enforcement officials at every level — from federal agents to suburban beat cops to the campus police officer at MIT who gave his life in the line of duty. Brave Americans serve us every day to thwart and prevent such attacks. We owe them a profound debt.’

McConnell Sponsors Measure to Prevent Closure of Air Traffic Control Towers

April 18, 2013

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell joined Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS) in sponsoring legislation aimed at prohibiting the closure of  140 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) contract air traffic control towers across the United States, including those in Owensboro and Paducah, Kentucky.

“I have heard from many constituents, including transportation professionals and the business community, seeking assistance in helping to prevent the shuttering of control towers at the Owensboro-Daviess County Regional Airport and the Barkley Regional Airport,” Senator McConnell said.  “During these tough economic times, we need to find ways to cut funding from programs that don’t jeopardize the safety of the traveling public that relies on these two important regional airports. These Western Kentucky facilities are used not only for recreational traffic but also for commerce and as fuel locations for helicopters from Fort Campbell.”

If passed, the legislation would prevent the FAA from closing these contract air traffic control towers for the next two years, instead finding savings elsewhere within the agency without negatively impacting the flying public.

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