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Will Democrats Choose Their Ideological Wish List Over Suffering Americans?
Democrats Are Treating A National Emergency As A Political Opportunity, Demanding A Christmas List Of Unrelated Ideological Provisions In Coronavirus Relief Legislation While Doctors, Nurses, And Hospitals Struggle And American Jobs Are At Risk SENATE MAJORITY LEADER MITCH McCONNELL (R-KY): "The bipartisan [Senate coronavirus relief bill] delivers strongly on each of the core priorities we identified at the outset: It puts urgently-needed cash in the hands of American workers and families. I… Continue Reading
03.19.20
The CARES Act: Major Coronavirus Relief for American Workers, Families, and Small Businesses
Senate Republicans Introduced The CARES Act, Which Would Provide Significant Assistance To American Families And Small Businesses, Bolster The Health Care Response, And Stabilize The Economy During The Coronavirus Emergency SENATE MAJORITY LEADER MITCH McCONNELL (R-KY): "I am officially introducing the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act. This legislation takes bold action on four major priorities that are extremely urgent and extremely necessary: Direct financial help for … Continue Reading
12.20.19
Senate Accomplishments In The 116th Congress So Far
Accomplishments Of The 116th Senate Include: HISTORIC TRANSFORMATION OF THE COURTS: Confirmed 20 of President Trump's circuit court nominees and 80 of his district court nominees for a total of 50 and 133 since 2017, respectively. "[T]he Senate has confirmed 102 judges for the year … It's the second-highest confirmation total in a single year in American history." FISCAL YEAR 2020 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION: Passed the bipartisan annual defense policy bill providing for $750 billi… Continue Reading
09.26.19
The House Must Act On The USMCA Trade Agreement
Speaker Pelosi Is Ignoring The Broad, Bipartisan Agreement That USMCA Would Create Jobs And Boost American Business By Still Not Moving Towards A Vote In The House SENATE MAJORITY LEADER MITCH McCONNELL (R-KY): "The USMCA is the most consequential update of trade policy on this continent in a quarter-century. A huge opportunity to notch new pro-American policy victories and keep our North American neighbors close while we tackle other challenges such as China. But here we are, months after a… Continue Reading
04.15.19
‘The Hottest Job Market In Half A Century’
Americans Are Benefitting From Lower Taxes, More Job Opportunities, Competition For Workers, And Higher Wages, All Encouraged By 'Republicans' Pro-Growth, Pro-Opportunity Policies' SENATE MAJORITY LEADER MITCH McCONNELL (R-KY): "Here's how Republicans' pro-growth, pro-opportunity policies helped get us where we are. By encouraging job creators to invest here at home, instead of penalizing success. By recognizing that working families know best how to spend their paychecks, not Washington. By… Continue Reading
10.12.18
‘The American Economy Is Humming’
In 'A Remarkable Rebound' From The Last Recession, 'The Benefits Of The Strong Economy Lifted The Fortunes Of More Americans' SENATE MAJORITY LEADER MITCH McCONNELL (R-KY): "According to the latest Department of Labor report, unemployment in the United States of America has now fallen to 3.7 percent. That's our lowest unemployment rate since 1969…. [I]t is rising wages, more job opportunities, and new investment. And it's reaching kitchen tables and communities large and small all acr… Continue Reading
06.20.18
‘What A Six Months It’s Been’
Half A Year After Republicans Passed Tax Reform, Americans Are Keeping More Of Their Money, The Economy Is Taking Off, And Businesses Are Enthusiastic SENATE MAJORITY LEADER MITCH McCONNELL (R-KY): "Today marks six months since the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act passed Congress. On Friday, it will be six months since the president signed it into law. What a six months it's been. Already, Americans have seen their paychecks grow as the IRS withholds less of what they earn. Already, families are reapin… Continue Reading
06.13.18
Tax Reform Boon For The Bluegrass State
Kentucky Workers, Businesses, Families Continue to Benefit From Tax Reform SENATE MAJORITY LEADER MITCH McCONNELL (R-KY): "Our Kentucky State Treasurer, Allison Ball, had it just right in a recent column: Quote, 'Kentuckians have immediately benefited from federal tax reform.' And these immediate benefits are only the beginning…. [T]ax reform, regulatory reform, and the rest of Republicans' opportunity agenda continues helping American workers and job creators." (Sen. McConnell, Remar… Continue Reading
06.12.18
Big Benefits In Big Sky Country From Tax Reform
'The Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Takes A Cut Of Washington, D.C.'s Power And Puts It Back Squarely In The Hands Of Montanans' SENATE MAJORITY LEADER MITCH McCONNELL (R-KY): "My friend Senator Daines recently shared what tax reform already means to Montana small business owners. In Chester, at Stricks Ag, it means bonuses of nearly $1,000 to each employee. In Missoula, at Big Sky Brewing, it means worker bonuses and money to purchase new equipment. The same goes for Cabinet Mountain Brewing in Libb… Continue Reading
06.07.18
Tax Reform: ‘It Really Is Working’ For Ohio
Buckeye State Workers And Entrepreneurs Laud Expanding Businesses, New Hires, Employee Bonuses, And Larger Paychecks SENATE MAJORITY LEADER MITCH McCONNELL (R-KY): "[O]ur economy is starting to work better for all kinds of communities. I recently heard a few inspiring stories from my friend Senator Portman. In Zanesville, Ohio, the owners of GKM Auto Parts had spent much of the last decade watching health insurance premiums soar. By 2016, they could no longer support coverage for their empl… Continue Reading
05.11.18
Tax Reform Has Indiana Off To The Races
'In The Last Six Months, It's Been Unbelievable, Really Unbelievable What's Going On' PRESIDENT TRUMP: "[W]e're going to discuss our massive tax cuts that are growing paychecks all over our country. They're creating jobs and expanding the American Dream. Just like we said would happen … And now, because of our tax cuts, you can keep more of your hard-earned money." (Pres. Trump, "Remarks by President Trump on Tax Cuts for American Workers," 4/12/2018) "President Trump and Vice Pres… Continue Reading
05.11.18
‘Good News For Middle-Class Workers and Families’
Unemployment Rate At 17-Year Low, Small Business Optimism On The Rise SENATE MAJORITY LEADER MITCH McCONNELL (R-KY): "It seems that every day brings another piece of good news for middle-class workers and families … For eight years, Democrats operated from the left-wing premise that businesses need to lose in order for workers to win…. Fortunately, Republicans have taken a different approach -- one that doesn't assume that Washington bureaucrats know best. We know that American… Continue Reading
04.17.18
Tax [Reform] Day
As Americans File Their Taxes For The Final Time Under The Old Code, Senate Republicans Spotlight Current And Future Tax Reform Benefits SENATE MAJORITY LEADER MITCH McCONNELL (R-KY): "Today is 'Tax Day,' the deadline for most Americans to file their tax returns. For many middle-class families and businesses, this date is circled on the calendar with regret and trepidation. But this year, this depressing day has a silver lining?-?simply put, it's 'out with the old, and in with the new.' Toda… Continue Reading
04.17.18
Tax Day 2018: ‘Out With The Old, And In With The New’
Across America, Working Class Families And Small Business Owners Keep More Of Their Money, Making 'A Tremendous Difference' SENATE MAJORITY LEADER MITCH McCONNELL (R-KY): "Today is the last time American families will have to file under the unfair, outdated tax code that Congress and the president got rid of a few months ago. 'Out with the old, and in with the new.' Republicans' historic overhaul cut taxes for families and small businesses. We doubled the standard deduction, expanded the chi… Continue Reading
04.16.18
More Money In Floridians’ Pockets
Sen. Rubio: 'Millions Of Parents Across This Country Will Have More Money In Their Pocket Come Tax Time Next Year.' PRESIDENT TRUMP: "[T]his country is starting to rock with our businesses coming back in. It's starting to really rock…. We've had tremendous success from the company standpoint and from the people's standpoint. They're going out. They have a lot more money to spend." (President Trump, Roundtable Discussion on Tax Cuts, Hialeah, FL, 4/16/2018) SEN. MARCO RUBIO (R-FL): "I… Continue Reading
03.22.18
‘Tax Reform Is Helping Hoosiers’
Sen. Young: 'I Was Proud To Support The Tax Cuts And Jobs Act' SEN. TODD YOUNG (R-IN): "We delivered several major successes to the American people last year, including tax relief for hard-working Hoosiers and small businesses. … I was proud to support the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act…" (Sen. Young, Press Release, 1/26/2018) Hoosier Paychecks Going Up SEN. MITCH McCONNELL (R-KY): "…tax reform is helping Hoosiers. Pat Williams, who lives in Southern Indiana, recently shared ano… Continue Reading
03.14.18
Tax Reform: Millions Of Workers Have Already Benefited
Special Tax Reform Bonuses Have Been Announced For Workers At Hundreds Of Companies Across The Country SEN. MITCH McCONNELL (R-KY): "For months now, the headlines have been filled with businesses large and small using tax reform to give workers bonuses, pay raises, and new benefits. … That's what every Democrat voted against." (Sen. McConnell, Floor Remarks, 3/14/2018) Democrats Threaten: 'We Could Take … That Money' SEN. CHUCK SCHUMER (D-NY): "But when [the American people] … Continue Reading
03.07.18
Relief For Main Street Borrowers & Lenders
Sen. Crapo's Bipartisan Bill 'Offers Common-Sense [Regulatory] Relief For Our Nation's Nearly 5,700 Community Banks' SEN. MIKE CRAPO (R-ID): "Community banks and credit unions across the country have long struggled to keep up with ever-increasing regulatory compliance and examiner demands coming out of Washington. In local economies, this places a strain on small businesses looking to open or to grow." (Sen. Crapo, Congressional Record, S.1347, 3/6/2018) SEN. CRAPO (R-ID): "…this bill… Continue Reading
03.07.18
Tastes Great. Less Taxes.
'Ecstatic' Local Brewers On Tax Reform Savings: 'It's Hard To Overstate How Dramatic This Is To Us,' 'This Act Went Straight To Our Staff' "Toasting the nation's booming economy, alcoholic-beverage producers - from craft beer brewers to large whiskey distilleries - are taking advantage of a big tax cut. The federal excise tax on spirits, wine and beer has been slashed through 2019 under the Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act, which supporters say will allow owners to pour those … Continue Reading
02.28.18
‘Real, Tangible Benefits from Tax Reform’
Senate Republicans Hear From Small Business In States Across America SEN. MITCH McCONNELL (R-KY): "…it's been just over two months since this united Republican government delivered historic tax reform to middle-class families across America. So how's it working? We've all seen the national news: Walmart is giving raises or new benefits to more than a million hourly workers. Boeing is investing $300 million in workforce development and corporate giving. Apple is bringing hundreds of b… Continue Reading
