Senate Republican Agenda
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and other Republican leaders spoke to the press following their weekly party lunch. Senator Mc… read more
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and other Republican leaders spoke to the press following their weekly party lunch. Senator McConnell said there ought to be an open amendment process in passing an unemployment benefits extension bill. He indicated that since the White House was willing to look at ways to pay for the legislation there may be a “way forward” on a deal. That day the Senate advanced an unemployment benefits extension bill that would extend insurance for eligible workers for three months. close
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