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Capitol Hill -- Senator McConnell presents the 2006 Jefferson Award to Dr. Donald Bulter of Bowling Green.  The Jefferson Award is a prestigious national recognition honoring community and public service in America. (June 20, 2006) Capitol Hill -- Senator McConnell presents the 2006 Jefferson Award to Dr. Donald Butler of Bowling Green. The Jefferson Award is a prestigious national recognition honoring community and public service in America. (June 20, 2006)
Capitol Hill - Senator McConnell and the 2006 summer interns working in his Washington, D.C. office. (June 5, 2006) Capitol Hill -- Senator McConnell and the 2006 summer interns working in his Washington, D.C. office. (June 5, 2006)
Capitol Hill - Senator McConnell congratulates Lexington police Detective Ann Gutierrez.  Detective Gutierrez is in Washington to receive a 2006 Top Cop Award, a national award for officers who have Capitol Hill—Senator McConnell congratulates Lexington police Detective Ann Gutierrez. Detective Gutierrez is in Washington to receive a 2006 Top Cop Award, a national award for officers who have "gone above and beyond the call of duty." (May 12, 2006)
Capitol Hill - Senator McConnell meets with General Michael Hayden, President Bush's nominee as Director of the CIA. (May 11, 2006) Capitol Hill—Senator McConnell meets with General Michael Hayden, President Bush's nominee as Director of the CIA. (May 11, 2006)
Capitol Hill - Senator McConnell congratulates David Tao of Bardstown and Christina Abney of Louisville in McConnell's leadership office.  David and Christina were honored in Washington, D.C. for receiving 2006 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. (May 9, 2006) Capitol Hill—Senator McConnell congratulates David Tao of Bardstown and Christina Abney of Louisville in McConnell's leadership office. David and Christina were honored in Washington, D.C. for receiving 2006 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. (May 9, 2006)
Capitol Hill - Senator McConnell meets with Kentuckian Craig Williams, recipient of the 2006 Goldman Environmental Prize. (April 26, 2006) Capitol Hill—Senator McConnell meets with Kentuckian Craig Williams, recipient of the 2006 Goldman Environmental Prize. (April 26, 2006)
Washington, D.C. - Senator McConnell and Kentuckian Craig Williams meet prior to an event at the National Press Club where McConnell congratulated Williams for receiving the 2006 Goldman Environmental Prize. (April 26, 2006) Washington, D.C.—Senator McConnell and Kentuckian Craig Williams meet prior to an event at the National Press Club where McConnell congratulated Williams for receiving the 2006 Goldman Environmental Prize. (April 26, 2006)
Capitol Hill - Senator McConnell meets with Kentucky representatives to the United States Senate Youth Program, William Bowles of Union County and Keane Barger of Meade County. (March 9, 2006) Capitol Hill—Senator McConnell meets with Kentucky representatives to the United States Senate Youth Program, William Bowles of Union County and Keane Barger of Meade County. (March 9, 2006)
Capitol Hill - Senator McConnell speaks with members of the Kentucky Farm Bureau during their annual visit to Washington, D.C. (March 1, 2006) Capitol Hill—Senator McConnell speaks with members of the Kentucky Farm Bureau during their annual visit to Washington, D.C. (March 1, 2006)
Capitol Hill - Senator McConnell speaks to the media during a leadership press conference.  McConnell joined Majority Leader Frist and Senators Santorum, Hutchison and Bennett. (January 27, 2006) Capitol Hill—Senator McConnell speaks to the media during a leadership press conference. McConnell joined Majority Leader Frist and Senators Santoru, Hutchison and Bennett. (January 27, 2006)
Capitol Hill - Senate Majority Whip Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader Bill Frist and Judiciary Committee Chairman Arlen Specter meet with Supreme Court nominee Judge Samuel Alito in McConnell?s leadership office. (January 25, 2006) Capitol Hill—Senate Majority Whip Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader Bill Frist and Judiciary Committee Chairman Arlen Specter meet with Supreme Court nominee Judge Samuel Alito in McConnell's leadership office. (January 25, 2006)
Capitol Hill - Senator McConnell meets with Supreme Court nominee Judge Samuel Alito. (November 2, 2005) Capitol Hill—Senator McConnell meets with Supreme Court nominee Judge Samuel Alito. (November 2, 2005)
Big Sandy -- Senator McConnell visits Big Sandy Community and Technical College. (August 8, 2005) Big Sandy—Senator McConnell visits Big Sandy Community and Technical College. (August 8, 2005)
Big Sandy - Senator McConnell speaks at the Floyd County Chamber of Commerce luncheon held at Jenny Wiley State Park. (August 8, 2005) Big Sandy—Senator McConnell speaks at the Floyd County Chamber of Commerce luncheon held at Jenny Wiley State Park. (August 8, 2005)
Owensboro - Senator McConnell speaks at the Owensboro/Daviess County Chamber of Commerce Rooster Booster breakfast. (August 4, 2005) Owensboro—Senator McConnell speaks at the Owensboro/Daviess County Chamber of Commerce Rooster Booster breakfast. (August 4, 2005)
Louisville - Senator McConnell meets with employees at the McConnell Technology and Training Center. (August 3, 2005) Louisville—Senator McConnell meets with employees at the McConnell Technology and Training Center. (August 3, 2005)
Hazard - Senator McConnell presents a USDA Rural Development check to representatives of the Knott County Water Distict. (August 2, 2005) Hazard—Senator McConnell presents a USDA Rural Development check to representatives of the Knott County Water Distict. (August 2, 2005)
Louisville - Senator McConnell announces $38 million in funding for the 21st Century Parks project in Louisville. (July 30, 2005) Louisville—Senator McConnell announces $38 million in funding for the 21st Century Parks project in Louisville. (July 30, 2005)
Capitol Hill - Senator McConnell meets with Supreme Court nominee Judge John Roberts. (July 22, 2005) Capitol Hill—Senator McConnell meets with Supreme Court nominee Judge John Roberts. (July 22, 2005)
Capitol Hill - Senator McConnell presents the Jefferson Award for Public Service to Katherine McCutchen of Bowling Green.  The Jefferson Award is a prestigious national recognition honoring community and public service in America. (June 21, 2005) Capitol Hill—Senator McConnell presents the Jefferson Award for Public Service to Katherine McCutchen of Bowling Green. The Jefferson Award is a prestigious national recognition honoring community and public service in America. (June 21, 2005)
Capitol Hill - Senator McConnell and the 2005 summer interns working in his Washington, D.C. office. (June 10, 2005) Capitol Hill—Senator McConnell and the 2005 summer interns working in his Washington, D.C. office. (June 10, 2005)
Camp Fallujah, Iraq - Senator McConnell meets with Kentucky troops serving in Iraq. (June 2, 2005) Camp Fallujah, Iraq—Senator McConnell meets with Kentucky troops serving in Iraq. (June 2, 2005)
Camp Fallujah, Iraq - Senators Mike Crapo (R-ID), McConnell, and Jim DeMint (R-SC) meet with General George W. Casey, commander of multinational forces in Iraq. (June 2, 2005) Camp Fallujah, Iraq—Senators Mike Crapo (R-ID), McConnell, and Jim DeMint (R-SC) meet with General George W. Casey, commander of multinational forces in Iraq. (June 2, 2005)
Amman, Jordan - Senator McConnell meets with His Majesty King Abdullah II. (June 1, 2005) Amman, Jordan—Senator McConnell meets with His Majesty King Abdullah II. (June 1, 2005)
Kiev, Ukraine - Senator McConnell meets the President of Ukraine, Victor Yuschenko. (June 1, 2005) Kiev, Ukraine - Senator McConnell meets the President of Ukraine, Victor Yuschenko. (June 1, 2005)
Riga, Latvia - U.S. Ambassador to Latvia, Cathy Bailey introduces Senator McConnell to the President of Latvia, Vaira Vike-Freiberga. (May 29, 2005) Riga, Latvia—U.S. Ambassador to Latvia, Cathy Bailey introduces Senator McConnell to the President of Latvia, Vaira Vike-Freiberga. (May 29, 2005)
Riga, Latvia - Senator McConnell with U.S. Ambassador to Latvia, Cathy Bailey. (May 28, 2005) Riga, Latvia—Senator McConnell with U.S. Ambassador to Latvia, Cathy Bailey. (May 28, 2005)
Capitol Hill - Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist, judicial nominees Janice Rogers Brown and Priscilla Owen and Senate Majority Whip Mitch McConnell meet to discuss the upcoming Senate debate on judges. (May 17, 2005) Capitol Hill—Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist, judicial nominees Janice Rogers Brown and Priscilla Owen and Senate Majority Whip Mitch McConnell meet to discuss the upcoming Senate debate on judges. (May 17, 2005)
Richmond - Senator McConnell attends a reception in his honor for his efforts in keeping the chemical weapons disposal at the Blue Grass Army Depot on schedule.  (May 4, 2005) Richmond—Senator McConnell attends a reception in his honor for his efforts in keeping the chemical weapons disposal at the Blue Grass Army Depot on schedule. (May 4, 2005)
Richmond - Senator McConnell is interviewed by WTVQ reporter, Greg Stotelmyer following the Blue Grass Army Depot reception. (May 4, 2005) Richmond—Senator McConnell is interviewed by WTVQ reporter, Greg Stotelmyer following the Blue Grass Army Depot reception. (May 4, 2005)
Henderson - Senator McConnell attends the dedication ceremony of the Henderson riverfront's new visitor center, the Depot. (May 4, 2005) Henderson—Senator McConnell attends the dedication ceremony of the Henderson riverfront's new visitor center, the Depot. (May 4, 2005)
Washington, D.C. - Senator McConnell attends the Presidential Signing Ceremony of the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act at the Dwight D. Eisenhower Executive Office Building. (April 20, 2005) Washington, D.C.—Senator McConnell attends the Presidential Signing Ceremony of the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act at the Dwight D. Eisenhower Executive Office Building. (April 20, 2005)
Ft. Campbell - Senator McConnell presents a check to the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR) for the Aquatic Training Facility and helicopter upgrades. (March 29, 2005) Ft. Campbell—Senator McConnell presents a check to the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR) for the Aquatic Training Facility and helicopter upgrades. (March 29, 2005)
Washington, D.C. - Kentucky Farm Bureau President Sam Moore and American Farm Bureau Federation President Bob Stallman present the 2004 Golden Plow award to Senator McConnell.  The Golden Plow award is given annually to one Senator and one Congressman who best represent Americas farm interests. (March 2, 2005) Washington, D.C.—Kentucky Farm Bureau President Sam Moore and American Farm Bureau Federation President Bob Stallman present the 2004 Golden Plow award to Senator McConnell. The Golden Plow award is given annually to one Senator and one Congressman who best represent Americas farm interests. (March 2, 2005)
Lexington - Senator McConnell presents a check for $5.8 million to University of Kentucky President Lee Todd and Dean Scott Smith for the Agriculture Research Service Lab at the University. (February 24, 2005) Lexington—Senator McConnell presents a check for $5.8 million to University of Kentucky President Lee Todd and Dean Scott Smith for the Agriculture Research Service Lab at the University. (February 24, 2005)
Senators McConnell, Larry Craig (R-ID), and Mike Crapo (R-ID) meet to settle their wager on the Liberty Bowl football game.  The Louisville Cardinals beat the Boise State Broncos 44-40.  Senators Craig and Crapo provided a lunch of Idaho trout and potatoes to Senator McConnell. Senators McConnell, Larry Craig (R-ID), and Mike Crapo (R-ID) meet to settle their wager on the Liberty Bowl football game. The Louisville Cardinals beat the Boise State Broncos 44-40. Senators Craig and Crapo provided a lunch of Idaho trout and potatoes to Senator McConnell.
Senators Frist, DeWine, Coleman, and McConnell meet with Afghan Foreign Minister Abdullah. Senators Frist, DeWine, Coleman, and McConnell meet with Afghan Foreign Minister Abdullah.
Senators Coleman, McConnell, Frist, and DeWine meet with Afghan National Army trainees. Senators Coleman, McConnell, Frist, and DeWine meet with Afghan National Army trainees.
Senator McConnell meets Maj. General Craig P. Weston and Lt. General Glen W. Moorhead in Afghanistan. Senator McConnell meets Maj. General Craig P. Weston and Lt. General Glen W. Moorhead in Afghanistan.
Senators Frist, Coleman, DeWine, and McConnell meet with Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf. Senators Frist, Coleman, DeWine, and McConnell meet with Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf.
Senators DeWine, Coleman, Frist, Landrieu, and McConnell meet with Iraq's interim prime minister, Iyad Allawi. Senators DeWine, Coleman, Frist, Landrieu, and McConnell meet with Iraq's interim prime minister, Iyad Allawi.
Senator McConnell meets with LTG David Petraeus prior to observing a training exercise by Iraqi security trainees. Senator McConnell meets with LTG David Petraeus prior to observing a training exercise by Iraqi security trainees.
Senator McConnell meets with General George Casey, Commanding General of the Multi-National Force in Iraq. Senator McConnell meets with General George Casey, Commanding General of the Multi-National Force in Iraq.
Senator McConnell has dinner with Kentucky troops serving in Iraq. Senator McConnell has dinner with Kentucky troops serving in Iraq.
Senator McConnell gets a visit from Challenger, the bald eagle. Senator McConnell gets a visit from Challenger, the bald eagle.
Senator McConnell meets with the Iraqi Ambassador to the United States, Rend al-Rahim, in his Washington, DC office Senator McConnell meets with the Iraqi Ambassador to the United States, Rend al-Rahim, in his Washington, DC office.
Senator McConnell's 2004 summer interns. Senator McConnell's 2004 summer interns.
Senator McConnell meets with Kentucky high school students visiting Washington, DC. Senator McConnell meets with Kentucky high school students visiting Washington, DC.
CNN American Morning anchor, Bill Hemmer interviews Senator McConnell on his memories of President Ronald Reagan. CNN American Morning anchor, Bill Hemmer interviews Senator McConnell on his memories of President Ronald Reagan.
Senator McConnell meets with Kevin Sheilley, Executive Director/CEO of Team Taylor County, John Chowning, Chairman of Team Taylor County, and Virginia Flanagan, Executive Director, Campbellsville University Technology Training Center.  Team Taylor County received a 2004 Excellence in Economic Development Award from the U.S. Commerce Department. Senator McConnell meets with Kevin Sheilley, Executive Director/CEO of Team Taylor County, John Chowning, Chairman of Team Taylor County, and Virginia Flanagan, Executive Director, Campbellsville University Technology Training Center. Team Taylor County received a 2004 Excellence in Economic Development Award from the U.S. Commerce Department.
Vice President Dick Cheney meets with Senator McConnell. Vice President Dick Cheney meets with Senator McConnell.
Senator McConnell joins Clarks River National Wildlife Refuge Manager Rick Huffines and Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources Commissioner Tom Bennett for a day of fishing at the Clarks River National Wildlife Refuge. Senator McConnell joins Clarks River National Wildlife Refuge Manager Rick Huffines and Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources Commissioner Tom Bennett for a day of fishing at the Clarks River National Wildlife Refuge.
Clarks River National Wildlife Refuge Manager Rick Huffines (holding Kentucky warbler) explains the migratory bird banding process to Senator McConnell. Clarks River National Wildlife Refuge Manager Rick Huffines (holding Kentucky warbler) explains the migratory bird banding process to Senator McConnell.
Senator McConnell presents veteran, David Parrish of Paris, Kentucky with the Silver Star he earned for his courageous service during World War II. Senator McConnell presents veteran, David Parrish of Paris, Kentucky with the Silver Star he earned for his courageous service during World War II.
Senator McConnell presents University of Kentucky President Lee Todd with a check for $5 million in federal funds.  Senator McConnell earmarked the funds for UK, the University of Louisville and Murray State to work collaboratively to develop better ways to clean up the Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant. Senator McConnell presents University of Kentucky President Lee Todd with a check for $5 million in federal funds. Senator McConnell earmarked the funds for UK, the University of Louisville and Murray State to work collaboratively to develop better ways to clean up the Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant.
Senator McConnell and Bono, DATA founding member and lead singer of the rock group U2, hold a news conference to discuss HIV/AIDS funding and Burma. Senator McConnell and Bono, DATA founding member and lead singer of the rock group U2, hold a news conference to discuss HIV/AIDS funding and Burma.
Senator McConnell meets Whitten Montgomery of Louisville.  Whitten was in Washington, DC to receive the Prudential Spirit of Community Initiative Award. Senator McConnell meets Whitten Montgomery of Louisville. Whitten was in Washington, DC to receive the Prudential Spirit of Community Initiative Award.
Senator McConnell meets Kentucky WWII Veterans visiting Washington, DC. Senator McConnell meets Kentucky WWII Veterans visiting Washington, DC.
Senator McConnell joins representatives from the University of Louisville at the groundbreaking for the Ekstrom Library expansion. Senator McConnell joins representatives from the University of Louisville at the ground breaking for the Ekstrom Library expansion.
Senator McConnell hosts Major General David Petraeus of the 101st Airborne (Air Assault) Division in his Washington, DC office. Senator McConnell hosts Major General David Petraeus of the 101st Airborne (Air Assault) Division in his Washington, DC office.
Senator McConnell speaks with members of the Kentucky Farm Bureau during their annual meeting in Washington, DC. Senator McConnell speaks with members of the Kentucky Farm Bureau during their annual meeting in Washington, DC.
Senator McConnell addresses the leadership of the 101st Airborne Division. Senator McConnell addresses the leadership of the 101st Airborne Division.
Senator McConnell meets with U.S. administrator L. Paul Bremer during his trip to Iraq. Senator McConnell meets with U.S. administrator L. Paul Bremer during his trip to Iraq.
Senator McConnell meets with Kentucky National Guard soldiers serving in Afghanistan. Senator McConnell meets with Kentucky National Guard soldiers serving in Afghanistan.
Senator McConnell meets with Kentuckians serving in Iraq with the 101st Airborne Division. Senator McConnell meets with Kentuckians serving in Iraq with the 101st Airborne Division.
Senator McConnell meets with Kentucky National Guard soldiers serving in Iraq. Senator McConnell meets with Kentucky National Guard soldiers serving in Iraq.
Senator McConnell at the White House for the signing of the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act. Senator McConnell at the White House for the signing of the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act.
Senators McConnell and Feinstein (D-CA) hold a press conference to discuss their bill, The Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act. Senators McConnell and Feinstein (D-CA) hold a press conference to discuss their bill, The Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act.
Senator McConnell meets with representatives of the Kentucky History Museum. Senator McConnell meets with representatives of the Kentucky History Museum.
Senator McConnell holds a press conference to discuss his bill, The Commonsense Consumption Act. Senator McConnell holds a press conference to discuss his bill, The Commonsense Consumption Act.
Secretary of State Colin Powell testified before the Senate Foreign Operations Appropriations Subcommittee.  Senator McConnell is the Chairman of the Foreign Operations Appropriations Subcommittee. Secretary of State Colin Powell testified before the Senate Foreign Operations Appropriations Subcommittee. Senator McConnell is the Chairman of the Foreign Operations Appropriations Subcommittee.
Senator McConnell and Bono discuss the plight of Burmese democracy leader, Aung San Suu Kyi who is being detainted by the ruling regime. Senator McConnell and Bono discuss the plight of Burmese democracy leader, Aung San Suu Kyi who is being detained by the ruling regime.
Senator McConnell introduces President George W. Bush at the 2001 Presidential Inauguration. Senator McConnell introduces President George W. Bush at the 2001 Presidential Inauguration.

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