thehill.com - 12/11/2008
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Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) announced Thursday morning he would oppose a $15 billion bailout of the U.S. auto industry, dealing the package a substantial blow. McConnell argued on the Senate floor that the package, which the House passed Wednesday evening, would not ensure the ...
politico.com - 12/10/2008
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politico.com —
The auto industry bailout politics are a mess
this morning. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said Wednesday
that Republicans are not prepared to back the massive auto-bailout package being negotiated by the White House and congressional ...
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McConnell: Bailout votes aren't there
courier-journal.com - 12/5/2008
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courier-journal.com —
Detroit automakers are clearly in need, U.S. Sen
Mitch McConnell said today, predicting Congress will take up
some type of taxpayer aid package next week. But the Senate majority leader added he remains undecided on how to proceed. "Nobody disputes it ...
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McConnell expects Congress to consider auto help next ...
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Has McConnell killed Detroit's rescue package?
Political Animal —
... "subsidize failure." [...] While not entirely surprising, the Republican opposition stands in contrast to what have been significant concessions by Democrats to try to move the bill forward. "Much of this bill is dictated by the president. It is a stunning vote of no confidence," [Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.)] said of the Republican opposition. Without McConnell's support, the measure, as passed by the House, won't be able to withstand a Republican filibuster. That said, according to a report in ...
Did The Bailout Get Bailed Out?
Hotline On Call Part Deux —
... So, it was not looking good for Detroit, and then things got worse. Senate Min. Leader Mitch McConnell -- who, though disparaging of the House bill, had not officially taken a position on it -- was reported in The Hill as having joined the side of the bill's opponents. As The Hill put it, the announcement "dealt [the bailout] a substantial blow." ...
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Reuters: "U.S. conservatives rubbed their hands with glee on Wednesday over news that the Democratic governor of Illinois has been accused of attempting to sell the U.S. Senate seat of President-elect Barack Obama." I was actually twirling my moustache while sipping Scotch at the yacht club.
Rep. Mark Kirk mulling run for Obama's Senate seat.
McConnell Opposes auto bailout.
President Bush honors Gary Sinise with Citizens Medal.
Professor Jeremiah fails. Again.
Angry feminists not so angry ...
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