Tag: Mitch McConnell

"The Obama administration is trying to impose deeply regressive energy regulations that would eliminate good-paying jobs, punish the poor and make it even harder for Kentuckians to put food on the table," Senate Majority LeaderÂ Mitch McConnell said. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Energy and Environment

Senate readies votes on repealing climate rules

John Siciliano · November 17, 2015 8:55 pm

"These regulations make it clearer than ever that the president and his administration have gone too far, and that Congress should act to stop this regulatory assault," saidÂ Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)

Energy and Environment

McConnell schedules votes against EPA climate rules

John Siciliano · November 17, 2015 12:31 am

Sasse Finally Speaks

Fred Barnes · November 16, 2015 5:00 am

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is hoping to bring the legislationÂ repealing big parts of Obamacare and defunding Planned ParenthoodÂ to the floor during the first week of December.Â (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

Senate eyes Obamacare vote first week of December

Paige Winfield Cunningham · November 11, 2015 3:53 pm

Surge of Democratic turnout has yet to appear

Surge of Democratic turnout has yet to appear

Michael Barone · November 9, 2015 5:01 am

World's largest greenhouse gas emitter burns 17 percent more coal than it had said.Â (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Energy and Environment

McConnell: China will act selfishly on climate change

Kyle Feldscher · November 4, 2015 10:32 pm

"Today, I reintroduced my legislation to conduct a complete and thorough audit of the Federal Reserve and am seeking a vote soon," Rand Paul said. (AP Photo)

Paul pushes for quick vote on his ‘audit the Fed’ bill

Curt Mills · November 4, 2015 6:41 pm

The spending fight is just starting in Congress

The spending fight is just starting in Congress

Susan Ferrechio · November 4, 2015 5:01 am

Kentucky Republican gubernatorial candidate Matt Bevin defeated Democrat Jack Conway to become only the second Republican governor in the state in four decades. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Beltway Confidential

Looks like a solid Republican win for Kentucky governor

Michael Barone · November 4, 2015 2:31 am

RepublicanÂ MattÂ Bevin was winning nearly 52 percent of the vote to Democrat Jack Conway's 44 percent, with independent Drew Curtis taking the rest.Â (AP Photo/Dylan Lovan)

Republican Matt Bevin wins Kentucky governorship

W. James Antle III · November 4, 2015 1:22 am

MitchÂ McConnell's decision doesn't kill the Export-Import Bank. Earlier this year, senators voted to add onto a longterm highway trust fund bill a provision that would bring the bank back to life. (AP Photo)

Energy and Environment

GOP bill opposing EPA fails key procedural vote

John Siciliano · November 3, 2015 9:05 pm

Ryan: ‘Not concerned’ by shots from White House wannabes

Ryan: ‘Not concerned’ by shots from White House wannabes

David M. Drucker · November 3, 2015 5:40 pm