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McConnell: America Faces Grave Threats, Time To Invest Accordingly

By Jackson Purchase News | May 2, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) recently addressed the Senate floor, raising concerns about the state of America's defense capabilities and the need for strategic investments. McConnell highlighted various issues, including the withdrawal of U.S. military personnel from North Africa and the implications of reduced defense spending.McConnell pointed out that the Pentagon's decision to withdraw military personnel from North Africa has allowed for increased influence from Russia and China in countries like Chad, Niger, Mali, and...

McConnell Secures Over $37 Million to Fight Opioid Addiction in Kentucky

By Jackson Purchase News | May 2, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) has announced that the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) will distribute $37,207,505 in federal funding to the Commonwealth of Kentucky through the State Opioid Response Grant Program.Senator McConnell played a crucial role in securing $1.575 billion for this program in the recent government funding bill, ensuring that resources are directed towards states with the highest overdose mortality rates, such as Kentucky. This resulted in an increase in funding for Kentucky...

Washington Democrats Continue Attacks On Affordable Energy And Good-Paying Jobs

By Jackson Purchase News | May 2, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) criticized the Biden Administration's environmental policies, specifically targeting the Clean Power Plan 2.0. McConnell voiced his concerns on the Senate floor, highlighting the potential negative impacts on the energy industry and jobs in Kentucky and across the nation.McConnell stated, "These regulations would effectively force many power plants to close, endanger more good-paying jobs in my home state of Kentucky, and burden working Americans around the country with higher electricity bills." He...

McConnell Criticizes Net Neutrality Reinstitution

By Jackson Purchase News | May 1, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) criticized the move to reinstate net neutrality rules during a Senate floor speech. McConnell pointed out the arguments made by Democrats in the past regarding net neutrality and its impact on the economy and innovation. He highlighted the increase in internet speeds after the repeal of net neutrality and criticized the recent decision by President Biden's FCC to reclassify broadband as a public utility.McConnell referenced past statements by Democrats, including then-Senator Harris who warned about...

The Quickest Path To Peace: Destroy Hamas, Curb Iran’s Influence

By Jackson Purchase News | May 1, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) expressed deep concerns about the rise of anti-Semitism and the ongoing violence in the Middle East during his recent remarks on the Senate floor.McConnell highlighted the troubling situation on American university campuses, noting, "The most alarming aspect of this chaos on campuses is the brazen expressions of anti-Semitism." He emphasized the need to address this issue that is affecting student safety and academic environments.Turning his focus to the Middle East, McConnell condemned the virulent...