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Ex-Miss America thinking about Senate bid in Ky.
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... Senate in Kentucky, the Lexington Herald-Leader reports . This is the same 2014 race against Minority Leader Mitch McConnell that Ashley Judd flirted with before the actress-activist decided in March that she wasn't going to run. The newspaper ... Comment?
Ex-Miss America thinking about Senate bid in Ky.
... Senate in Kentucky, the Lexington Herald-Leader reports . This is the same 2014 race against Minority Leader Mitch McConnell that Ashley Judd flirted with before the actress-activist decided in March to skip. The newspaper reports that "public and ... Comment?
... in H-1B visa holders at lower wages." No Republican filibuster planned. The Hill: "Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) on Tuesday said he would not try to block immigration reform from reaching the floor despite the opposition of some ... Comment?
Former Miss America may take on Mitch McConnell for Senate
The "maybe" challengers for the Senate seat held by Minority Leader Mitch McConnell , Kentucky Republican, have moved from Ashley Judd - who decided against a run weeks ago - to Heather French Henry , Miss America for 2000. Comment?
Wonkbook: A thaw in the Senate?
... strengthening border controlThe comprehensive bill is now headed to the full Senate, where Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) urged fellow Republicans on Tuesday not to block the bill from a floor vote. The Congressional Budget Office will take ... Comment?
Former Miss America latest to look at US Senate
Former Miss America Heather French Henry is the latest Democrat to consider challenging U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell in his re-election bid next year. Comment?
... I think that's worthy of investigation, and the investigations ought to go forward," Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said Sunday on NBC News's "Meet The Press." White House Press Secretary Jay Carney said Tuesday the GOP "obsession" ... Comment?
Landmark immigration bill moving to Senate
... result over the finish line.' The comprehensive bill is now headed to the full Senate, where Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., urged fellow Republicans on Tuesday not to block the bill from a floor vote. The Congressional Budget Office will ... Comment?
Myanmar Sanctions Won't Be Extended
U.S. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell , the congressional sponsor of economic sanctions against Myanmar, said he won't seek their extension in light of the nation's movement toward democracy. Comment?
Associated Press chief starts to sound like Alex Jones: 'Government is unconstitutional...'
... Sadly, a few lawmakers have sided with the Justice Department. One of them is Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., who said May 19 of DoJ's targeting of the AP, "This is an investigation that needs to happen because national security ... Comment?
Senate committee approves new immigration legislation that clears the way for citizenship
... of Eight' has made a substantial contribution to moving the issue forward," said Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky. "I'm hopeful we'll be able to get a bill that we can pass here in the Senate." Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, ... Comment?
Key senator to let Myanmar sanctions bill lapse
Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell , easing up on his long-held tough stance on Myanmar, said Tuesday he planned to allow key sanctions legislation against the Southeast Asian nation to lapse because of the country's progress toward democracy. Comment?
McConnell calls for end of import sanctions on Myanmar
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday urged Congress not to extend import sanctions on Myanmar , warning that sticking with the sanctions would be "a slap in the face" to reformers in the Southeast Asian nation. Comment?
House Passes Two Year Moratorium On Dam Barriers
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... in the House. The bill, introduced by Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., was co-sponsored by Sens. Rand Paul and Mitch McConnell of Kentucky and Bob Corker of Tennessee. Whitfield said the bill thwarts, at least temporarily, an effort to "take away some ... Comment?
Heather French Henry says she is being lobbied to run against McConnell
Could Senator Mitch McConnell have another well-known Kentucky Democrat challenging him for re-election? Tonight former Miss America Heather French Henry of Louisville tells WHAS11 she's being lobbied to run against McConnell. Comment?
McConnell won't block immigration bill from hitting Senate floor
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday said he would not try to block immigration reform from reaching the floor despite the opposition of some conservative leaders. Comment?
Inhofe, Coburn Caution Against Extra Spending in Tornado Aid
... maintaining his long-held view on that issue. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., both came to the floor Tuesday morning and pledged to offer whatever help was necessary. Speaker John A. Boehner, ... Comment?
Senate Barrels Toward Showdown Over Consumer Bureau Nominee
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... The White House hasn't addressed any of that," said Don Stewart, a spokesman for Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY). "There are simple reforms and they haven't addressed anything." Republicans want a bipartisan board of directors ... Comment?
Inside the Beltway: The Culture Count
... Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida feels the White House has more of a "culture of intimidation," as does Sen. Mitch McConnell . But wait. We've heard this all before. Witness the book "Culture of Corruption: Obama and His Team of Tax Cheats, Crooks and ... Comment?
Top adviser defends White House in IRS scandal
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... administration or campaign officials knew about the targeting of conservative groups. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., told NBC that the recent allegations reflect a "culture of intimidation" within the Obama administration. "What ... Comment?