Mitch McConnell

Senate leaders reached an agreement Monday to end the government shutdown, passing a bill to fund the government until February 8th.  Minority Leader Chuck Schumer agreed to end a filibuster on the spending bill, in exchange for Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s word that the Senate will begin debating immigration by the day the short-term spending bill expires.   The Se...

The Senate GOP tax bill cleared a major procedural hurdle on an expected party-line vote Wednesday, starting the clock on a lengthy debate that could last ‘until the end of the week or longer.  Republicans fell into line behind their leadership and voted to take up the controversial GOP tax reform bill that boosts several ag-related breaks, including those for small businesses and estates.  Democr

Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell appeared to shut the door on the Senate taking up TPP this year.   McConnell said late last week the current agreement has some serious flaws and will not be acted upon this year.  He added while the agreement won’t pass in its current form, it could pass as early as next year with some changes when the new administration takes over.  However, both