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News from October 2023

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McConnell Urges Senate to Address National Security Threats

By Jackson Purchase News | Oct 20, 2023

U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell has called for urgent action to address a number of serious challenges to U.S. national security. In a statement regarding the President's supplemental request, McConnell emphasized the need for the Senate to work quickly to tackle threats both at home and abroad.McConnell highlighted the coordinated challenge faced by the United States and its allies from powerful adversaries who seek to undermine and weaken the nation. He stated, "The United States and our allies face an increasingly coordinated challenge from powerful...

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The United States Can’t Afford To Take A ‘Holiday From History’

By Jackson Purchase News | Oct 19, 2023

U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell delivered a powerful speech on the Senate floor, emphasizing the importance of supporting allies in the face of global challenges. McConnell warned against the tendency to forget the existence of evil in the world and the need for strong leadership.McConnell referenced the phrase "holiday from history," which was coined by George Will in the aftermath of the September 11th attacks. He highlighted how this phrase resonated when Russia escalated its invasion of Ukraine and how it remains relevant today.He expressed concern...

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McConnell Urges Media and Academia to Reject False Moral Equivalence

By Jackson Purchase News | Oct 18, 2023

U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) has called on the corporate media and academia to reject false moral equivalence in their coverage and response to the recent terrorist attacks in Israel. In a speech on the Senate floor, McConnell highlighted the need for clear support for Israel and condemned the tendency of some influential sectors to amplify terrorists' version of events.McConnell emphasized that the overwhelming majority of Americans support Israel's right to defend itself and recognize the choice between a democracy's right to self-defense and a...

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McConnell Urges Senate To Shield Small Businesses From Biden Admin. Red Tape

By Jackson Purchase News | Oct 18, 2023

U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) called on the Senate to protect small businesses from the regulatory burden imposed by the Biden Administration. McConnell made these remarks on the Senate floor, highlighting the need to address regulatory overreach.The Senate was set to vote on a Republican resolution that aimed to counter the administration's regulatory policies. McConnell praised Senator Kennedy of Louisiana for his proposal that would block a rule at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau requiring financial institutions to collect and report...

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President Must Convey Support To Israel, Credible Deterrence To Iran

By Jackson Purchase News | Oct 17, 2023

U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell has emphasized the importance of President Biden's upcoming trip to Israel. McConnell stated that it is crucial for the President to show support for Israel, the closest ally of the United States, as the nation mourns the victims of recent terrorist attacks perpetrated by Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, and their patrons in Tehran.During his visit, President Biden has several responsibilities. McConnell highlighted the need for the President to console a grieving nation and demonstrate America's firm resolve to stand with...

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McConnell Stands with Israel in Fight Against Terrorism

By Jackson Purchase News | Oct 17, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell addressed a gathering of American Jewish leaders today, expressing his unwavering support for Israel in the face of recent events. McConnell emphasized the importance of standing with Israel and condemned the rise of anti-Semitism around the world.In his remarks, McConnell acknowledged the grief and pain felt by the people of Israel as they confront existential threats. He also expressed solidarity with Jewish communities worldwide who are facing new forms of anti-Semitism. McConnell stated, "We must stand...

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Senate Must Make Headway on Full-Year Appropriations

By Jackson Purchase News | Oct 17, 2023

U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell has urged the Senate to make progress on passing full-year appropriations bills in order to avoid a lapse in federal government funding. McConnell emphasized the importance of taking action before the upcoming deadline and highlighted the need to pass the minibus legislation that would allocate critical resources to various sectors.McConnell stated, "Between now and then, the Senate needs to do our part to pass as many full-year appropriations bills as we possibly can." He emphasized that the first priority should be the...

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McConnell Urges America to Reaffirm Commitment to Israel's Security Amidst Terrorist Attacks

By Jackson Purchase News | Oct 16, 2023

In a recent address on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell expressed his support for Israel and called on the United States to reaffirm its commitment to Israel's security in the face of ongoing terrorist attacks. McConnell condemned the recent acts of violence carried out by Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad, describing them as "savage, cold-blooded violence" that has shocked the civilized world.McConnell highlighted the brutal nature of the attacks, stating, "Like ISIS, terrorists from Gaza turned peaceful homes and neighborhoods in Israel...

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McConnell Helps Secure Over $418,000 in Federal Funding to Revitalize the Paducah Riverport

By Jackson Purchase News | Oct 16, 2023

U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell has announced that the Paducah-McCracken County Riverport Authority (PMCRA) will receive $418,566 in federal funding to revitalize critical infrastructure at their riverport in Paducah, Kentucky. The funding is made possible through a Delta Regional Authority (DRA) assistance program, which is funded by annual appropriations and the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).Senator McConnell, who led the IIJA to Senate passage two years ago, has been a strong advocate for the development of Kentucky's...

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Jackson Purchase News area weekly mass times

By Jackson Purchase News | Oct 14, 2023

The following parishes in the Jackson Purchase News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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1 gas station in cities throughout McCracken County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Oct. 7

By Jackson Purchase News | Oct 14, 2023

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout McCracken County was found at one gas station in the week ending Oct. 7, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Marshall County in week ending Oct. 7?

By Jackson Purchase News | Oct 13, 2023

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Marshall County was found at one gas station in the week ending Oct. 7, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where was the cheapest place to fill up on regular gas in cities in Livingston County in week ending Oct. 7?

By Jackson Purchase News | Oct 12, 2023

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Livingston County was found at one gas station in the week ending Oct. 7, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Hickman County in week ending Oct. 7

By Jackson Purchase News | Oct 11, 2023

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Hickman County was found at one gas station in the week ending Oct. 7, according to GasBuddy.com.

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McConnell Delivers Keynote Address Marking the Final Destruction of Remaining U.S. Chemical Weapon Stockpile

By Jackson Purchase News | Oct 11, 2023

RICHMOND, KY – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered a keynote address today at the Blue Grass Army Depot (BGAD) to mark the completion of the safe destruction of the chemical weapon stockpile. McConnell expressed gratitude to the community and highlighted the significance of this achievement.McConnell began his address by acknowledging the recent violence in Israel carried out by Iran-backed terrorists. He expressed solidarity with Israel and emphasized the importance of supporting the country in its defense against such acts of terrorism....

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Cotton and McConnell Introduce Legislation to Block Iran's Access to $6 Billion

By Jackson Purchase News | Oct 11, 2023

Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky) have announced their plans to introduce legislation aimed at preventing Iran from accessing the $6 billion in funds that were released by the Biden administration in August. The senators will seek unanimous consent to pass this bill, which aims to freeze the payment immediately.Senator Cotton highlighted Iran's role as the "world's worst state sponsor of terrorism" and emphasized the regime's support for terrorist attacks against Israel. He stated, "The Biden...

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1 gas station in cities throughout McCracken County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Oct. 7

By Jackson Purchase News | Oct 10, 2023

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout McCracken County was found at one gas station in the week ending Oct. 7, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Marshall County in week ending Oct. 7?

By Jackson Purchase News | Oct 9, 2023

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Marshall County was found at one gas station in the week ending Oct. 7, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Four Steps for the U.S. to Help Israel

By Jackson Purchase News | Oct 9, 2023

U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell has outlined four practical steps that the United States and its allies can take to support Israel in its ongoing conflict with Iranian-backed terrorists. In an op-ed published in The Wall Street Journal, McConnell emphasized the need for the international community to stand in solidarity with Israel and take concrete actions to address the escalating violence.McConnell began by highlighting the brutal nature of the recent attacks on Israel, stating, "As hundreds of Iranian-backed terrorists stormed into Israel...many of their...

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in McCracken County in week ending Oct. 7?

By Jackson Purchase News | Oct 8, 2023

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout McCracken County was found at one gas station in the week ending Oct. 7, according to GasBuddy.com.