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In Kentucky in recent weeks, McConnell instead talks about Washington's response to the pandemic and his plans to move ahead on a new package, which he is currently negotiating with senior administration officials and key GOP chairmen. Democrats have called on him to move more quickly, engage in bipartisan talks and take up a $3 trillion package that passed the House two months ago, a proposal McConnell has roundly rejected as he called on Washington to first take stock of the roughly $3 trillion already approved before moving on a new plan. … [Read more...] about Mitch McConnell warns Kentucky about coronavirus surge as Trump downplays pandemic

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnellAddison (Mitch) Mitchell McConnellMcConnell in talks with Mnuchin on next phase of coronavirus relief Pelosi: 'We shouldn't even be thinking' about reopening schools without federal aid The Hill's Morning Report - Presented by Argentum - All eyes on Florida as daily COVID-19 cases hit 15K MORE (R-Ky.) has insisted that he will block any further COVID-19 relief legislation without a provision that immunizes employers from liability for any sickness or death their workers suffer when they become infected on the job. He and President Trump insist that this will make a significant difference in getting the economy back on track. … [Read more...] about McConnell proposal would abandon sick workers

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnellAddison (Mitch) Mitchell McConnellMcConnell in talks with Mnuchin on next phase of coronavirus relief Pelosi: 'We shouldn't even be thinking' about reopening schools without federal aid The Hill's Morning Report - Presented by Argentum - All eyes on Florida as daily COVID-19 cases hit 15K MORE (R-Ky.) announced Tuesday that he has tapped Sen. Tim ScottTimothy (Tim) Eugene ScottThe Hill's Morning Report - Presented by Facebook - Trump takes on CDC over schools Finger-pointing, gridlock spark frustration in Senate Tim Scott says he's talking with House Democrats about reviving police reform bill MORE (S.C.), the only African American Republican in the upper chamber, to put together police reform legislation. … [Read more...] about McConnell taps Tim Scott to assemble GOP police reform legislation

In a video of the protest, a big banner says “Breonna couldn’t sleep. Neither should Mitch,” as the protesters banged on pots, honked horns, and screamed outside the Kentucky Senators home. The group who posted the video said: “BREAKING: It’s 6am and we are live at Mitch McConnell’s house on #Juneteenth #BreonnaTaylor and for all of us. Every single problem in our country, Mitch McConnell stands in the way of solving. Wake up, or get ready to get voted out. #WakeUpMitch” … [Read more...] about Protesters Swarm Mitch McConnell’s Home On Juneteenth

McConnell campaign manager Kevin Golden also responded to McGrath's announcement by calling her "an extreme liberal who is far out of touch with Kentuckians." In a statement, he said, "Comparing President Trump’s election to 9/11, endorsing a government takeover of healthcare, and calling the wall “stupid” is a heckuva platform that we will be delighted to discuss over the next sixteen months … [Read more...] about Marine combat aviator Amy McGrath announces Senate campaign against Mitch McConnell