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McConnell: Gov't should have some say in executive pay
The government "ought to have some say" in matters involving executive compensation at firms that received federal rescue dollars, Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) said on Wednesday. However, McConnell would not specify whether he supports the new limits on bonuses that Treasury ...
McConnell: If Poll Says Majority Supports Public Option, It Must Have Asked Misleading Question
tpmlivewire.talkingpointsmemo.com — The Washington Post and ABC News have a new poll out today showing that a clear majority... of Americans support a public health insurance option -- 57 percent, compared to just 40 percent who oppose it. But Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) ... (more) McConnell: If Poll Says Majority Supports Public Option, ...
McConnell: Americans oppose health bill even without public option
thehill.com — Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said on Monday that the final version of the Senate's healthcare... plan is unpalatable even without the public option. McConnell issued his statement minutes after Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid ... (more) McConnell: Americans oppose health bill even without ...
McConnell Says A Vote For Cloture Is A Vote For Health Care Reform
tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com — Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell made clear today what the GOP has been suggesting for months: moderate... Democratic senators fearful that voting for health care reform will cost them their seats (think Blanche Lincoln) can't get away with voting ... (more) McConnell Says A Vote For Cloture Is A Vote For Health ...
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Page One — ... Speaking of McConnell, isn’t it hypocritical for him to say the government should have a say in executive pay not in prohibiting government contractors from allowing gang raping of employees? [The Hill] ...

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