Tag: Mitch McConnell

Friday, July 31st 2020 - 10:49 UTC
Leading Republicans reject Trump suggestion to delay November presidential election

Top U.S. Republican lawmakers on Thursday rejected President Donald Trump’s suggestion to delay the Nov. 3 presidential election, saying the contest should be held as planned even as they mostly backed his concerns about mail-in voting.
Wednesday, April 22nd 2020 - 07:45 UTC
US Senate approves bipartisan US$ 480 billion relief package for small businesses

The US Senate approved a bipartisan, nearly half-trillion-dollar relief package on Tuesday, with funding earmarked for devastated small businesses, overwhelmed hospitals, and a ramp-up of testing nationwide during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Friday, February 15th 2019 - 08:27 UTC
Trump ready to declare a national emergency to fund border wall: “lawless act”, warn Democrats

US President Donald Trump is to declare a national emergency to fund his planned border wall with Mexico, the White House has said. He will sign a border security bill to avert a government shutdown - but also act to bypass Congress and use military funds for the wall, a statement said.
Wednesday, March 7th 2018 - 09:21 UTC
EU readies list of US goods to be hit by taxes if Trump imposes tariffs

Motorbikes, whiskey and T-shirts are among the US goods that could be hit by EU taxes if the US imposes import tariffs on steel and aluminum. The EU has drawn up a target list of 100 US goods worth €2.8bn (US$3.5bn), the BBC understands.
Friday, July 3rd 2015 - 07:45 UTC
Republicans anticipate they will not approve a US ambassador to Cuba

United States Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said on Thursday that his chamber is unlikely to approve a US ambassador to Cuba, sending a quick rebuff to President Barack Obama and his drive to normalize relations with the U.S. neighbor and longtime Cold War foe.
Friday, June 26th 2015 - 06:25 UTC
Obama given authority to conclude trade agreements and US workers financial aid for possible job loss

The United States House of Representatives concluded a tumultuous three-week debate Thursday on trade when Democrats reversed themselves and approved a bill designed to provide financial help to US workers who can show they lost their job because of international trade.
Thursday, November 6th 2014 - 06:17 UTC
Most powerful Republican intends to employ a “trust and verify” with Obama

Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell said on Wednesday he intends to employ a “trust but verify” relationship with President Barack Obama when he takes the helm as the new Senate majority leader, saying voters sent a clear message that both parties must govern.
Wednesday, November 5th 2014 - 05:59 UTC
Republicans take control of the Senate: complicated last two years for Obama

The Republican Party has taken control of the Senate in the US mid-term elections, increasing their power in the final years of President Barack Obama's presidency. After gains in Arkansas, Montana, South Dakota, West Virginia and Colorado, North Carolina clinched victory. Kentucky's Mitch McConnell will become the Senate majority leader.
Thursday, August 4th 2011 - 19:37 UTC
US Senate breakthrough for trade agreements with Korea, Colombia and Panama

The United States Senate leaders ended an impasse over stalled free-trade agreements, agreeing to vote after the August recess on benefits for workers who lose their jobs because of overseas competition, which opens the way for the approval of pending agreements with Korea, Colombia and Panama.
Monday, July 18th 2011 - 10:22 UTC
US congress closer to deal on debt-ceiling but with Obama paying the political cost

United States government and opposition senators are crafting a plan that could avert an unprecedented US government default if by next 2 August the national debt limit is not raised.