‘Their budget will do more to harm the economy than to help it, and it will let Medicare and Social Security drift closer to bankruptcy. And then there’s the Democrats’ $1.5 trillion tax hike. Trillion with a T. Let me just repeat that: any Senator who votes for that budget is voting for a $1.5 trillion tax hike, the second-largest in the history of our country. So the Senate Democrat budget is more than just disappointing: it’s extreme. It’s really one of the most extreme, most left-wing budget of the modern era.’
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‘Their budget will do more to harm the economy than to help it, and it will let Medicare and Social Security drift closer to bankruptcy. And then there’s the Democrats’ $1.5 trillion tax hike. Trillion with a T. Let me just repeat that: any Senator who votes for that budget is voting for a $1.5 trillion tax hike, the second-largest in the history of our country. So the Senate Democrat budget is more than just disappointing: it’s extreme. It’s really one of the most extreme, most left-wing budget of the modern era.’
McConnell Statement on Pope Francis I
March 13, 2013
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell released the following statement today regarding the selection of Pope Francis I to head the Catholic church:
“Catholics across Kentucky and the entire U.S. celebrate the election of Pope Francis I, and I join Americans of all faiths to congratulate him on becoming the spiritual leader of the world’s more than one billion Catholics. As a voice of clarity and force on the great moral challenges of our time, the Pope plays a uniquely constructive role in world affairs, and as a herald of the Christian message of charity and reconciliation he calls all of us to a greater recognition of the inherent dignity of all men and women. We wish him health, happiness, and strength in facing up to the responsibilities and the burdens of his office.”
McConnell Supports Purple Heart/Bronze Star Legislation on Behalf of Kentucky Veterans
March 13, 2013
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell joined several colleagues in supporting legislation that would require the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart to occupy positions of precedence above the Distinguished Warfare Medal, which honors the actions of those using advanced technology in warfare. The Bronze Star is awarded for meritorious service in combat and the Purple Heart is awarded to servicemembers injured on the battlefield.
“I have heard from many veterans and veterans organizations who are deeply concerned about the position of the Distinguished Warfare Medal,” Senator McConnell said. “Both they and I recognize the need to reward those who have contributed to the war on terror through the use of advance technology, but I believe it’s necessary to ensure that the servicemembers who have placed their lives at risk are accorded higher precedence when servicemembers are honored.”
Carl Kaelin, VFW National Inspector General and Past State Commander of the Department of Kentucky VFW, said, “this reflects the latest in a long line of measures that Senator McConnell has supported over the years to help Kentucky veterans. The administration’s decision to put the Distinguished Warfare Medal above the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star makes no sense whatsoever, and I am glad Senator McConnell is standing with Kentucky veterans yet again to urge reversal of this ill-advised decision.”
The legislation (S. 470) was introduced by Senator John Tester (D-MT) and is currently being considered by the Senate Armed Services Committee.