/tags/mitch-mcconnell Mitch McConnell en-US Copyright »Ê¹ÚÍøÖ·/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Mon, 20 Jan 2020 23:10:56 GMT /npr-news/2020-01-20/after-pressure-mcconnell-makes-last-minute-changes-to-impeachment-trial-procedure The Senate majority leader is now planning for each side in the impeachment trial to have 24 hours to present their case, spread over three days. Mon, 20 Jan 2020 23:10:56 GMT /npr-news/2020-01-20/after-pressure-mcconnell-makes-last-minute-changes-to-impeachment-trial-procedure Claudia Grisales, Kelsey Snell /npr-news/2014-11-03/sen-mitch-mcconnell-has-more-than-most-riding-on-midterm-elections If the GOP takes over the Senate, the man expected to become majority leader is Minority Leader Mitch McConnell. But first, he has to win a sixth term in a state where his popularity has been sagging. Mon, 03 Nov 2014 10:04:00 GMT /npr-news/2014-11-03/sen-mitch-mcconnell-has-more-than-most-riding-on-midterm-elections Ailsa Chang /npr-news/2013-08-31/lawmakers-welcome-president-asking-for-their-ok-on-syria Many congressional leaders had pushed for the White House to seek authorization before going ahead with a strike against the Damascus regime. Sat, 31 Aug 2013 19:08:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-08-31/lawmakers-welcome-president-asking-for-their-ok-on-syria Scott Neuman /npr-news/2013-08-14/gop-debate-is-obamacare-fight-worth-a-government-shutdown Some GOP lawmakers want to block all money for Obamacare in a stopgap spending bill that must be approved next month to prevent the government from shutting down on Oct. 1. But other Republicans say that won't work and may well backfire. Wed, 14 Aug 2013 20:55:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-08-14/gop-debate-is-obamacare-fight-worth-a-government-shutdown David Welna /npr-news/2013-05-14/irs-chief-says-mistakes-were-made-but-werent-partisan The extra scrutiny given to some conservative groups' applications for tax-exempt status has sparked outrage. Acting IRS Commissioner Steven Miller blames "shortcuts," not politics. He and other IRS officials didn't alert Congress to what was happening when they could have last year. Tue, 14 May 2013 15:07:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-05-14/irs-chief-says-mistakes-were-made-but-werent-partisan Mark Memmott /npr-news/2013-05-06/mcconnell-tries-to-show-hes-still-at-home-in-kentucky The Senate minority leader is up for re-election next year, and polling in his state shows his popularity is suffering. Some voters complain that Mitch McConnell is out of touch with the people of the Bluegrass State, and others say it's time for some new blood. Still, he will be hard to beat. Mon, 06 May 2013 07:46:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-05-06/mcconnell-tries-to-show-hes-still-at-home-in-kentucky Ailsa Chang /npr-news/2013-04-24/giffords-groups-radio-ads-hit-mcconnell-ayotte-on-gun-vote A pro-gun control superPAC started by former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and her husband, onetime astronaut Mark Kelly, launched radio ads against Republican Sens. Mitch McConnell and Kelly Ayotte for voting against bipartisan background check legislation. Wed, 24 Apr 2013 21:33:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-04-24/giffords-groups-radio-ads-hit-mcconnell-ayotte-on-gun-vote Frank James /npr-news/2013-04-12/tiny-group-linked-to-mcconnell-recording-causes-big-stir In the surreptitious recording, the top Republican and his aides disparage actress Ashley Judd. The liberal SuperPAC Progress Kentucky was created in December 2012 and, according to records, raised just $1,005 last year. It spent only $18. Fri, 12 Apr 2013 22:04:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-04-12/tiny-group-linked-to-mcconnell-recording-causes-big-stir Frank James /npr-news/2013-04-11/report-democrat-says-liberal-kentucky-superpac-behind-mcconnell-recording Progress Kentucky came under fire in February when it attacked Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell using his wife's race. Thu, 11 Apr 2013 21:11:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-04-11/report-democrat-says-liberal-kentucky-superpac-behind-mcconnell-recording Eyder Peralta /npr-news/2013-04-09/accusations-fly-after-mcconnell-strategy-tape-surfaces On the tape, the senator and his aides purportedly discuss potential opponent Ashley Judd and what personal issues they might use against her. A McConnell aide says the campaign's offices may have been bugged and accuses the "far left" of "Nixonian tactics." Tue, 09 Apr 2013 14:49:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-04-09/accusations-fly-after-mcconnell-strategy-tape-surfaces Mark Memmott