Coronavirus March 19, 2020 Read: Mitch McConnell's coronavirus stimulus proposal Here is the text of the "Phase 3" coronavirus stimulus proposal released by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Thursday.
Media March 18, 2020 Washington Post issues correction after Jennifer Rubin's attack on McConnell was debunked The Washington Post was forced to issue a correction after columnist Jennifer Rubin attacked Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., for allegedly not rushing to pass financial aid during the national coronavirus emergency.
Coronavirus March 18, 2020 McConnell vows 'historic injection' of aid to save small businesses in face of coronavirus Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., vowed Wednesday that the Senate will not rest until it passes legislation to help Americans facing the economic effects of the coronavirus outbreak, vowing “an historic injection of liquidity” to boost the economy.
Rand Paul March 17, 2020 Senate pushes deal over coronavirus bills to Wednesday Though Majority Leader Mitch McConnell directed the Republican majority to pass the House coronavirus package despite its flaws, the Senate could not come to an agreement and will take up the bills on Wednesday, along with an amendment from Sen. Rand Paul, R.-K.Y.
Coronavirus March 17, 2020 Small business leader praises tax deferment deal as 'huge' Small businesses are "thrilled" with the Trump Administration announcement Tuesday that tax payments can be deferred for up to 90 days, said one small business advocate who had been pushing for the relief.
Mitch McConnell March 17, 2020 McConnell tells GOP to pass House coronavirus bill: 'Gag and vote for it anyway' Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said the Senate will pass the House coronavirus package despite its flaws to show the American people that Washington lawmakers can move in a swift, bipartisan and bicameral way to address the global pandemic.
Mitch McConnell March 17, 2020 McConnell vows to keep Senate in session until 'major' coronavirus response package passed Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Tuesday the Senate will stay in session until it passes "major legislation" to address the coronavirus crisis -- beyond the House's bipartisan proposal.
Coronavirus March 12, 2020 House bill that would provide coronavirus sick leave, free tests in flux Lawmakers were huddling Thursday evening to hash out the details of coronavirus legislation, in the hope of passing the relief package for families and workers later in the night.
Coronavirus March 12, 2020 McConnell cancels Senate recess to continue work on coronavirus legislation Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., announced Thursday afternoon that the Senate's planned recess next week is now canceled, as lawmakers work towards passing legislation to deal with the impact of the coronavirus outbreak.
SENATE March 10, 2020 Bipartisan energy bill at a standstill over coolant amendment A sweeping energy package aimed at fighting climate change which was meant to have bipartisan backing has reached an impasse in the Senate over a coolant amendment.
ӣƵ Flash March 6, 2020 Joe Concha: The media has a new post-impeachment catchphrase for Trump The mainstream media's double standard has been revealed in coverage of the controversy surrounding Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, a new catch-phrase for President Trump post-impeachment inquiry, The Hill's media reporter Joe Concha said Friday.