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rson "was confirmed 55 to 43," and Mike Pompeo "took the helm of the State Department on a vote of 57 to 42." USA Today notes Senate Minority Leader McConnell was among the Republicans to vote for Blinken, whereas Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) "emerged as Blinken's most vocal opponent." The Hill (1/26, Chalfant,

l is unconstitutional." Kris Van Cleave said on the CBS Evening NewsVi (1/26, story 5, 0:50, O'Donnell, 4.76M), "With so many Republicans, including Mitch McConnell, moving to dismiss the trial, it makes it pretty clear Mr. Trump will be acquitted next month." The AP (1/26, Mascaro, Jalonick) reports that "whil

l "just a month after they passed a $900 billion bill, senators are still having conversations with their Democratic colleagues." Sen. Jerry Moran (R-KS) "told reporters on Tuesday that White House officials had just reached out to him again to follow up. Other Republicans" such as Sen. Rob Portman (

will direct stimulus payments to the American people." The Washington Post (7/19, Al, Kim, Bade, Werner, 14.2M) reports that Senate Majority Leader McConnell "is facing competing demands from President Trump and Republican senators, including some who are up for reelection in states hit hard by the virus

that Democratic lawmakers called for policies to honor Lewis' legacy. House Majority Whip Clyburn "urged President Trump and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) to pass legislation that would expand voting rights in Lewis's name." Clyburn said on CNN's State Of The UnionVI, "It should be the John R.

Voter Fraud Charges Leaves Committee Assignments. The Wall Street Journal (7/17, Wise, Subscription Publication, 7.57M) reports Rep. Steve Watkins (R-KS), who's facing voter fraud charges, on Friday announced he will temporarily step down from his committee assignments, in accordance with a rule requ

, Mother Jones (7/25, Vicens, 881K), the New York Post (7/25, Fredericks, 4.57M), Bloomberg (7/25, 4.73M), and The Verge (7/25, Hollister, 2.05M). McConnell Blacks House Democrats' Election-Security Legislation. CNN (7/25, Barrett, Collier, 83.16M) reports that on Thursday, Senate Majority Leader McConne

al that funds critical programs for #AZ01 families and ensures our servicemembers can complete their missions at home and abroad." Rep. Ron Estes (R-KS) tweeted, "Today the House voted on a spending bill that will add $2 trillion to the federal debt over the next decade and give DC free reign to inc

weets - in the aftermath" of Wednesday's certification. EFTA00148596 WPost Analysis: Wednesday Session Marks Start Of "More Challenging Era" For McConnell. The Washington Post (1/5, 10.52M) reports that "a new chapter" in Senate Majority Leader McConnell's "14-year run as Senate Republican leader is se

ed Congress' constitutional power, while creating unwise precedents that Democrats could abuse the next time they are in power." Sen. Jerry Moran (R-KS) writes in the Manhattan Mercury (1/5, 30K), "I am a conservative Republican. Therefore, I must strictly adhere to the United States Constitution.

the power to make such a move, and it would likely be challenged legally." The Washington Times (8/3, Swoyer, 492K) reports Senate Majority Leader McConnell "charged Democrats on Capitol Hill are insisting publicly they want to reach an outcome for the fifth round of coronavirus relief but are actually

est. The New York limes (8/3, Al, Rappeport, 18.61M) looks at the federal "rescue" of Kansas trucking company YRC Worldwide after Sen. Jerry Moran (R-KS) asked Mnuchin for assistance. YRC "received a bailout from the Treasury Department - a $700 million loan in exchange for a 30 percent stake in the

the power to make such a move, and it would likely be challenged legally." The Washington Times (8/3, Swoyer, 492K) reports Senate Majority Leader McConnell "charged Democrats on Capitol Hill are insisting publicly they want to reach an outcome for the fifth round of coronavirus relief but are actually

est. The New York Times (8/3, Al, Rappeport, 18.61M) looks at the federal "rescue" of Kansas trucking company YRC Worldwide after Sen. Jerry Moran (R-KS) asked Mnuchin for assistance. YRC "received a bailout from the Treasury Department - a $700 million loan in exchange for a 30 percent stake in the