Feb 8 Local News McConnell Still Warring With Manchin Over Big 12 Bid Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., is reportedly holding a grudge against U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-Wv., over a fight between their alma maters to get into the Big 12 Conference. Last fall, the University of Louisville was jockeying with West Virginia University to jump ship from the Big East Conference to Big 12 Conference. […] By WFPL News Feb 8 Local News McConnell Still Warring With Manchin Over Big 12 Bid WFPL News
Nov 2 Local News McConnell Predicts Agreement On Infrastructure Improvements From Dan Conti, Kentucky Public Radio Kentucky’s senior U.S. Senator says he believes Republicans and Democrats in Congress can come together on a plan to improve the nation’s infrastructure. Republican Mitch McConnell says the general idea has bipartisan support. “Everybody knows we have a crumbling infrastructure. Infrastructure spending is popular on both sides. The question […] By Rick Howlett Nov 2 Local News McConnell Predicts Agreement On Infrastructure Improvements Rick Howlett
Jul 5 Local News McConnell Asks Holder To Reconsider Iraqis’ Trial Site From the Associated Press U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell has sent a letter to Attorney General Eric Holder repeating his request to reconsider holding civilian trials for two Iraqis arrested in Bowling Green last month. McConnell released that letter on Tuesday, saying the decision to treat Waad Ramadan Alwan and Mohanad Shareef Hammadi as […] By Rick Howlett Jul 5 Local News McConnell Asks Holder To Reconsider Iraqis’ Trial Site Rick Howlett
Jun 17 Local News McConnell, Justice Dept. At Odds Over Terrorism Trial Site U.S. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is disputing the Justice Department’s defense of prosecuting terrorism suspects in Kentucky, saying the case is unique. McConnell wants the two Iraqis tried in Guantanamo Bay rather than in civilian court in Kentucky. The Kentucky Republican met Friday with local elected officials and law enforcement in Bowling Green, where […] By Rick Howlett Jun 17 Local News McConnell, Justice Dept. At Odds Over Terrorism Trial Site Rick Howlett
Apr 25 Local News Ensign Resignation Gives McConnell Tough Choice Resigning amidst a pending ethics hearing, the departure of U.S. Sen John Ensign, R-Nv., gives Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., an open seat to fill on the powerful Finance Committee. Considered one the of most powerful panels in Congress, the committee deals with taxation and other revenue measures, including broad jurisdiction over Social Security, Medicare […] By WFPL News Apr 25 Local News Ensign Resignation Gives McConnell Tough Choice WFPL News
Nov 16 Local News McConnell Wins A Third Term As GOP Leader At a Capitol press conference after the leadership election, McConnell said lawmakers need to respond to Americans' demand for a reduction in spending and debt and to find ways to spur job creation. By Rick Howlett Nov 16 Local News McConnell Wins A Third Term As GOP Leader Rick Howlett
Nov 15 Local News McConnell Endorses Earmarks Moratorium In a Senate floor speech Monday, McConnell said he's not apologizing for supporting earmarks, but sees that Americans have come to view the abuse of the practice as a symbol of waste and out-of-control government spending. By Rick Howlett Nov 15 Local News McConnell Endorses Earmarks Moratorium Rick Howlett
Nov 3 Local News McConnell: GOP To Pursue Health Care Overhaul Repeal "If that is not possible or if it is possible and (President Obama) vetoes it, we're going to go after it piece by piece." By Rick Howlett Nov 3 Local News McConnell: GOP To Pursue Health Care Overhaul Repeal Rick Howlett
Aug 10 Local News McConnell, Bunning Pay Tribute To Stevens Kentucky's U.S. Senators are paying tribute to their former GOP colleague, Ted Stevens, who was among those killed in a plane crash in Alaska Monday night. Senators McConnell and Bunning praised Stevens' commitment and toughness. By Rick Howlett Aug 10 Local News McConnell, Bunning Pay Tribute To Stevens Rick Howlett
Jul 7 Local News Demostrators Call For Benefits Extension By Rick Howlett and Andy Freudenburg Several dozen demonstrators marched outside the Louisville office of U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell today, calling on the Minority Leader and his GOP colleagues to end their filibuster of a measure that would extend federal unemployment benefits. The event was organized by the Kentucky AFL-CIO. President Bill Londrigan says thousands […] By Rick Howlett Jul 7 Local News Demostrators Call For Benefits Extension Rick Howlett
Jun 28 Local News McConnell, Bunning Comment On Passing Of Sen. Byrd U.S. Senators Mitch McConnell and Jim Bunning of Kentucky released statements today on the passing of Sen. Robert Byrd of West Virginia at the age of 92. From Sen. McConnell: “It is with deep sadness that Elaine and I note the passing of a legendary Senate colleague, Senator Robert C. Byrd. Sen. Byrd combined a […] By Rick Howlett Jun 28 Local News McConnell, Bunning Comment On Passing Of Sen. Byrd Rick Howlett
Jun 24 Local News Paul Defends GOP Fundraiser By Lisa Autry, Kentucky Public Radio Kentucky’s Republican nominee for U.S. Senate says he’s not breaking a campaign promise by attending a Washington, D.C. fundraiser Thursday evening. Rand Paul said during the primary campaign he would not accept donations from congressional Republicans who voted for the bank bailout. But he now says circumstances have changed. […] By Rick Howlett Jun 24 Local News Paul Defends GOP Fundraiser Rick Howlett
Jun 15 Local News Profile: U.S. Senator John Sherman Cooper To mark the 100th anniversary of the state Capitol building, WFPL and Kentucky Public Radio are spotlighting some of the top statesmen and women of the past century, influential politicians who served the commonwealth in Frankfort or Washington -- or both. In this report, Kentucky Public Radio's Charles Compton profiles the late U.S. Senator John Sherman Cooper. By Rick Howlett Jun 15 Local News Profile: U.S. Senator John Sherman Cooper Rick Howlett
Apr 2 Local News Hillary Clinton To Speak At U of L U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will deliver a speech in Louisville next week. The University of Louisville says Clinton will speak Friday, April 9th as part of the McConnell Center’s spring lecture series. The center, named for U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell, has drawn some high-profile speakers to Louisville, including former Secretary of State Colin […] By Rick Howlett Apr 2 Local News Hillary Clinton To Speak At U of L Rick Howlett
Jan 28 Local News Lawmakers React To State of the Union Speech Some local lawmakers on Capitol Hill issued statements in response to President Barack Obama’s State of the Union Address Wednesday night. Here are a few of them: From U.S. Senator and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell:“ The President is always welcome at the Capitol, especially at a time when there is so much important work […] By Rick Howlett Jan 28 Local News Lawmakers React To State of the Union Speech Rick Howlett