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| https://paul.senate.gov?p=video&id=1060 | Sen. Rand Paul Appears on CNN's The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer - December 18, 2013 | 2013-12-19 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | KY | Rand Paul | P000603 | paul.senate.gov | legacy | Services for Kentucky It is an absolute honor to represent the people of Kentucky in the United States Senate. One of my responsibilities is to assist individuals with federal agencies. As a resident of Kentucky, you may contact my State Office in Bowling Green at (270) 782-8303 to receive help with any federal government agency. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.mcconnell.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?p=PressReleases&ContentRecord_id=3d30fc40-cff8-4130-9306-e1ccf2452fac | McConnell to Oppose Confirmation of IRS Commissioner Nominee | 2013-12-19 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | KY | Mitch McConnell | M000355 | www.mcconnell.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the nomination of John Koskien to lead the IRS: “Earlier this year, the Internal Revenue Service admitted responsibility for an incredible abuse of power. “In the midst of an election season, it targeted and harassed Americans for the supposed crime of thinking differently. “An agency with access to some of the most personal information of every taxpaying American betrayed their trust. And in doing so, it showed the lengths to which this administration will go to stifle those who dissent from its policies. “All of this was, and remains, an outrage. “It’s the kind of thing we might expect from a banana republic or a third-world dictatorship, not the world’s leading democracy. And the worst part is, we still don’t know everything that happened — or if it’s still going on. “That’s because the bipartisan investigation into all this still hasn't concluded yet. “It’s unclear to me how seriously the White House is taking this investigation. In many ways it seems to have treated the scandal more as a public relations problem to get past than a serious problem to solve. “And now — get this — they just expect the elected representatives of the people to roll over and rubber stamp a new presidential nominee to head the IRS. They want Congress to forget what happened too, and just move on. “They expect us to just clear the way tomorrow and let them ram through the President’s new pick to run the IRS. “Look: The American people deserve answers about how and why this targeting happened. They deserve justice too. And I will not be supporting any nominee to lead this agency until the American people get the answers they deserve. “But, of course, the Democrats in charge of the Senate changed the rules a few weeks back in order to ensure they could get their way on nomi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://guthrie.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=24&itemid=1386 | Guthrie Receives Award for Protecting Seniors | 2013-12-18 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | KY | Brett Guthrie | G000558 | guthrie.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C.– The American Life Sciences Innovation Council (ALSIC) presented Congressman Guthrie with the Medicare Access Champion Award. “I am honored to receive this award,” said Congressman Guthrie. “I know how important it is for seniors to receive the specialized care they need and am proud to do all I can to help them.” The Medicare Access Champion Award recognizes Congressman Guthrie’s work on the House Energy and Commerce Committee and its Health Subcommittee. Protecting reimbursement rates under Medicare Part B ensures that seniors have access to specialized medications and treatments. “Medicare Part B benefits are essential to Kentuckians. Reduced access to treatment would mean higher costs – something that would be devastating to patients and the entire Medicare system,” added Congressman Guthrie. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140201110530/http://www.paul.senate.gov/?p=press_release&id=1059 | Sens. Paul and McConnell Introduce Economic Freedom Zones Act of 2013 | 2013-12-18 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | KY | Rand Paul | P000603 | web.archive.org | legacy | Skip to Content Home About Rand About Kentucky Issues Services News … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.mcconnell.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?p=PressReleases&ContentRecord_id=3371c270-28c1-4566-b0be-1ff07c01302e | Sens. Paul and McConnell Introduce Economic Freedom Zones Act of 2013 | 2013-12-18 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | KY | Mitch McConnell | M000355 | www.mcconnell.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Sens. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) and Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) today introduced S.1852, the Economic Freedom Zones Act of 2013. This bill provides for the establishment of free market enterprise zones in order to help facilitate the creation of new jobs, entrepreneurial opportunities, enhance and renew educational opportunities and increase community involvement in bankrupt or economically distressed areas. These zones will apply to any zip code with unemployment greater than one and a half times the national average. This bill will dramatically reduce taxes and red tape so that families and businesses can grow and thrive. “In order to change our course, we must reverse the trend toward more Big Government by ending the corporate welfare and crony capitalism that limits choice and stifles competition. We must encourage policies that will lift up the individual, allow for the creation of new jobs, improve the school system and get these communities back to work. The answer to poverty and unemployment is not another government bailout; it is simply leaving more money in the hands of those who earned it. The Economic Freedom Zones Act of 2013 will do just that,” Sen. Paul said. “I am proud to co-sponsor Senator Paul’s bill and I applaud him for his work to help distressed areas around the nation, including those in Kentucky,” Sen. McConnell said. “In addition to helping bring businesses to distressed areas, this legislation will assist in job creation by unraveling burdensome federal regulations that are stifling economic development.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.mcconnell.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?p=PressReleases&ContentRecord_id=96e664f2-736c-4eee-b9cf-32980b999df9 | Senate Democrats Rush Defense Bill, Block Minority from Amendments, Debate | 2013-12-18 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | KY | Mitch McConnell | M000355 | www.mcconnell.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the National Defense Authorization Act and the majority’s continued powergrab: “The National Defense Authorization Act is one of the essential pieces of legislation the Senate considers every year. “This is legislation that authorizes funding for our troops and the equipment and the support they need to carry out their mission. “This is legislation that – along with the funding that follows in the Appropriations bill – puts muscle behind America’s most important strategic objectives across the globe. “And yet, under the Democrat majority, this bill has basically languished since the summer. “About 6 months — 6 months — have elapsed since the Armed Services Committee first reported the NDAA out for floor action. “Now, with just days to go before Christmas — after wasting valuable time ramming through political appointee after political appointee — the majority wants to rush this crucial legislation through without the debate it deserves. They want to push it through the Senate without even giving the minority the ability to offer more than a single amendment. “Just to give you some perspective, 381 amendments were proposed to this bill last year, and we agreed on 142 of them. The year before that, hundreds were again proposed and many were agreed to. “And keep in mind that all of this follows right on the heels of the Democrats’ ‘nuclear’ power grab just a few weeks back. “So this is what’s become of the Senate under the current Democrat majority: rules and traditions of the Senate that have served us well for years are broken or ignored in the interest of a short-term power grab. “And some of the most important legislation that we consider as a body is rushed through at the last minute without a real opportunity for debate or amendment. “Some have suggested that the Senate has become a lot like the House under the current Democrat leadership. From the standpoint of the minority, it’… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.mcconnell.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?p=PressReleases&ContentRecord_id=fcd8eca9-0d21-4c00-a3fb-3f09ffbbacac | McConnell Shines Light on Kentuckians’ Coal Jobs Concerns | 2013-12-18 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | KY | Mitch McConnell | M000355 | www.mcconnell.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. – Since the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) refused to host a “listening session” in coal country, U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell held a pro-coal listening session of his own in Pikeville, Kentucky on December 6th. Yesterday, every comment and testimony from the hearing was delivered to the EPA. Senator McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the powerful testimony and comments he heard from Kentuckians: “I rise today to give voice to the people of eastern Kentucky who are hurting due to this administration’s War on Coal. Recently, I traveled to Pikeville, Kentucky, to hear first-hand from coal miners, their families, those in the energy industry, and others about how their communities are being ravaged by the EPA’s excessive, overly burdensome regulations on coal. “The EPA did not want to listen to these folks, so I did. I held this listening session to put a human face on the suffering that is being felt in Appalachia due in large part to this administration’s War on Coal. I want to share with my colleagues just a little of what I heard. “Behind me is a picture of Howard Abshire. Howard is a former production foreman and a fourth-generation coal miner. Sitting in the audience during his testimony was Howard’s son, Griffin, a fifth-generation coal miner. “Both Howard and Griffin are out of work. Two of the over 5,000 Kentucky jobs lost in the War on Coal were theirs. “Howard is holding up a piece of coal to show us just what’s at stake—coal mining is what the EPA wants to stamp out, but coal is also the powerful substance that powers our homes, provides light and heat, and fuels the commerce of goods and services worldwide. “‘This is coal,’ he said when he held that piece up. ‘This keeps the lights on.’ “Howard is only one of many coal miners laid off for lack of coal mining work. ‘Look in our schools. Look in our nursing homes. Look in our pharmacies. We’re hurting,’ he said. ‘We need help. We don’t want to be bailed out. We want to w… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.mcconnell.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?p=PressReleases&ContentRecord_id=6518f553-f0e8-48f3-8f25-8a618663e4f5 | McConnell Statement on Ryan-Murray Budget Plan | 2013-12-17 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | KY | Mitch McConnell | M000355 | www.mcconnell.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell issued the following statement regarding the Ryan-Murray budget plan: “While I appreciate the challenges that House and Senate negotiators faced in crafting the budgetary guidelines, I cannot support the legislation they have agreed to. The Budget Control Act (BCA) was designed to cut spending in the short and long term, and I remain convinced that Congress should continue to adhere to the fiscal restraints it set. For the first time since the Korean War, government spending has declined for two years in a row as a result of the BCA. This was hard-won progress on the road to getting our nation’s fiscal house in order. We should not go back on that commitment.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.mcconnell.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?p=PressReleases&ContentRecord_id=8dbd128c-4c1f-43c8-b6e0-80df824715f1 | McConnell to Democrats: Help Stop The Painful Impact of Obamacare | 2013-12-17 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | KY | Mitch McConnell | M000355 | www.mcconnell.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor calling on Washington Democrats to work with Republicans on commonsense health care reform: “Earlier this morning, the Senate voted to advance the Ryan-Murray Budget Agreement that passed the House last week. The legislation's been a topic of much discussion over the past several days and there are sincere arguments on both sides. While I appreciate the challenges that House and Senate negotiators faced in crafting these budgetary guidelines, I voted against this legislation because, in my view, congress should continue to adhere to the fiscal restraints that both parties agreed to under the Budget Control Act. “I was the principal Republican negotiator of that agreement. I've been particularly invested in its success and was very proud of it. As a result of the Budget Control Act, government spending has declined for two years, two years in a row, for the first time since the Korean War. This was hard-won progress on the road to getting our nation's fiscal house in order. “As I said, I fully appreciate the constraints that Chairman Ryan and Chairman Murray faced in their negotiations and there are clearly some good things to be said about their agreement. But in my view, we should not go back on the commitment we made under the B.C.A. “Nonetheless, this has been a very important public debate. “Unfortunately, our colleagues on the other side do not seem terribly interested in this or other substantive issues this week – least of all Obamacare, which has been wreaking havoc on our constituents for months now but which Democrats seem entirely uninterested in discussing. “Instead, for much of this week, the Democrat-run Senate has decided to devote its attention to pushing through nominations — to spending time seating political appointees at places like the Department of Interior. Positions that, while they might be important, are not emergencies that need to be attended to right this second. … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://barr.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/barr-joins-members-of-the-kentucky-delegation-in-filing-amicus-brief-at | Barr Joins Members of the Kentucky Delegation in Filing Amicus Brief at U.S. Supreme Court to Support Kentucky Coal Jobs | 2013-12-16 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | KY | Andy Barr | B001282 | barr.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell announced today that he filed an amicus brief in the United States Supreme Court to support Kentucky’s coal miners, their families, small businesses and all those negatively affected by the Administration’s War on Coal. Senator McConnell’s amicus brief was joined by Senator Rand Paul and Congressmen Hal Rogers, Ed Whitfield, Brett Guthrie, Thomas Massie and Andy Barr of Kentucky. Congressman Lamar Smith (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, also joined the brief. The amicus brief was filed in a sequel case (Utility Air Regulatory Group v. Environmental Protection Agency) to the Supreme Court’s 2007 ruling in Massachusetts v. Environmental Protection Agency that the EPA may regulate greenhouse gases as hazardous pollutants under the Clean Air Act – which resulted in the EPA’s 2010 first-ever permitting requirements for motor vehicles, known as the “Tailpipe Rule.” The EPA has since used the Tailpipe Rule to trigger regulations on coal-fired power plants and other stationary sources. Senator McConnell (R-KY) said: “The President and the EPA have been misusing the 2007 ruling and subsequent regulations on automobiles to overregulate new and existing coal-fired power plants out of business, thus escalating their war on coal and Kentucky jobs. I am filing this amicus brief with the Supreme Court today because I believe the Obama Administration is usurping the lawmaking power. The EPA should not have used the Tailpipe Rule to further regulate coal-fired power plants. This is just another EPA power grab in their ongoing crusade to shut down our nation’s coal mines, and it must be stopped.” Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) said: “This case is an egregious example of the EPA’s violation of the law in pursuit of its overzealous, anti-coal agenda. The ability to create laws is the purview of Congress and the EPA has clearly overstepped its authority. In doing so, accountability has been thrown out the window and Kentucky families ar… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://paul.senate.gov?p=press_release&id=1057 | Senator McConnell Leads Kentucky Delegation in Filing Amicus Brief at U.S. Supreme Court to Support Kentucky Coal Jobs | 2013-12-16 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | KY | Rand Paul | P000603 | paul.senate.gov | legacy | Services for Kentucky It is an absolute honor to represent the people of Kentucky in the United States Senate. One of my responsibilities is to assist individuals with federal agencies. As a resident of Kentucky, you may contact my State Office in Bowling Green at (270) 782-8303 to receive help with any federal government agency. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://paul.senate.gov?p=press_release&id=1058 | Sen. Paul Applauds the Protection of Fourth Amendment Rights | 2013-12-16 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | KY | Rand Paul | P000603 | paul.senate.gov | legacy | Services for Kentucky It is an absolute honor to represent the people of Kentucky in the United States Senate. One of my responsibilities is to assist individuals with federal agencies. As a resident of Kentucky, you may contact my State Office in Bowling Green at (270) 782-8303 to receive help with any federal government agency. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.mcconnell.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?p=PressReleases&ContentRecord_id=679e9e1f-3a3c-45f6-8fae-68525f467d62 | McConnell: Kentuckians Upset about Higher Costs, Fewer Options under Obamacare | 2013-12-16 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | KY | Mitch McConnell | M000355 | www.mcconnell.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the consequences of Obamacare on consumers: “A few weeks ago, the Obama Administration declared that it had met its goals for fixing the Obamacare website. “And with the web site fixed, they led us to assume that Obamacare was ‘fixed’ as well. “But that was never true. As I’ve been saying all along, the problems here are much bigger than a website. “And even the administration’s claims about the Web site have been greatly exaggerated. “Recent news reports suggest that many Americans who thought they’d enrolled on the exchanges will find out that they do not, in fact, have coverage on January 1st, largely as a result of lingering problems with the site. “But an even bigger problem lies with the coverage options folks are finding if they actually make it through the website. “For the folks patient enough to successfully navigate through Healthcare.gov, many are finding that Obamacare offers higher premiums, costs, or deductibles – sometimes all three – in exchange for coverage that’s in many cases inferior to what they had before. “Fewer choices, restricted hospital networks, losing doctors our constituents know and trust. “That’s what many are getting in exchange for higher costs and skyrocketing premiums, even after the President promised that reform would ‘cut costs and make coverage more affordable for families and small businesses.’ “Despite the President’s serial pledges to the contrary, the government’s own studies on this issue now indicate that Obamacare will actually increase the cost of health care in America by more than $620 billion. “As one California woman recently put it, Obamacare feels like being ‘forced into a lower coverage plan, for more money.’ “Many Kentuckians feel the same way. “Giselle Martino is a constituent of mine from Prospect, Kentucky. “Here’s what she recently wrote to me after losing her coverage: ‘I paid a very high premium to have a major medi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.mcconnell.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?p=PressReleases&ContentRecord_id=cca123f4-9b79-45b1-b86d-b3c98473cc45 | Senator McConnell Leads Kentucky Delegation in Filing Amicus Brief at U.S. Supreme Court to Support Kentucky Coal Jobs | 2013-12-16 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | KY | Mitch McConnell | M000355 | www.mcconnell.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell announced today that he filed an amicus brief in the United States Supreme Court to support Kentucky’s coal miners, their families, small businesses and all those negatively affected by the Administration’s War on Coal. Senator McConnell’s amicus brief was joined by Senator Rand Paul and Congressmen Hal Rogers, Ed Whitfield, Brett Guthrie, Thomas Massie and Andy Barr of Kentucky. Congressman Lamar Smith (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, also joined the brief. The amicus brief was filed in a sequel case (Utility Air Regulatory Group v. Environmental Protection Agency) to the Supreme Court’s 2007 ruling in Massachusetts v. Environmental Protection Agency that the EPA may regulate greenhouse gases as hazardous pollutants under the Clean Air Act – which resulted in the EPA’s 2010 first-ever permitting requirements for motor vehicles, known as the “Tailpipe Rule.” The EPA has since used the Tailpipe Rule to trigger regulations on coal-fired power plants and other stationary sources. Senator McConnell (R-KY) said: “The President and the EPA have been misusing the 2007 ruling and subsequent regulations on automobiles to overregulate new and existing coal-fired power plants out of business, thus escalating their war on coal and Kentucky jobs. I am filing this amicus brief with the Supreme Court today because I believe the Obama Administration is usurping the lawmaking power. The EPA should not have used the Tailpipe Rule to further regulate coal-fired power plants. This is just another EPA power grab in their ongoing crusade to shut down our nation’s coal mines, and it must be stopped.” Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) said: “This case is an egregious example of the EPA’s violation of the law in pursuit of its overzealous, anti-coal agenda. The ability to create laws is the purview of Congress and the EPA has clearly overstepped its authority. In doing so, accountability has been thrown out the window and Kentucky familie… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://yarmuth.house.gov/press/statement-on-reducing-gun-violence/ | Statement on Reducing Gun Violence | 2013-12-14 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Democrat | House | KY | John Yarmuth | Y000062 | yarmuth.house.gov | legacy | LOUISVILLE Today, Congressman John Yarmuth (KY-3) issued the following statement on the one-year anniversary of the massacre in Newtown, Conn. A gunman killed 20 children and six adults at Sandy Hook Elementary School on December 14, 2012. In the year since a gunman murdered 20 children and six adults at Sandy Hook Elementary School, more than 190 children in the United States have lost their lives to guns. Families in our community and across the country have suffered unimaginable grief and loss as a result of gun violence. Rightly, millions of Americans have demanded that something be done to reverse the dramatic increases in gun violence in our schools, public spaces, and homes. But by and large, the response of our elected officials particularly Congress has been a failure. While most states have enacted new laws pertaining to guns during the past year, nearly two-thirds of them loosen measures designed to increase gun safety. Instead of responding to gun violence with rational, commonsense measures that address its numerous causes, far too many of our leaders have responded out of fear of an influential gun lobby and the vast networks of misinformation it promotes. Reducing gun violence requires a commitment to understanding and compassion, as well as the will to act. The losses we have endured from gun violence will remain forever, but the way we respond to them can change today. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://barr.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/barr-statement-on-bipartisan-budget-act-of-2013 | Barr Statement on Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 | 2013-12-13 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | KY | Andy Barr | B001282 | barr.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON – Congressman Andy Barr released the following statement regarding his support for the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013, which passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 332-94: “The agreement approved by the House of Representatives today honors the principles I pledged to support when I came to Washington: It reduces the deficit and reforms unsustainable spending programs without raising taxes. “Unlike the deal to raise the debt ceiling in October, which was produced in the absence any meaningful bipartisan cooperation and without any substantive fiscal reforms, today’s agreement was produced through a real and deliberative process that will result in modest reforms representing an important step in the right direction. “This agreement sets the very important precedent of trading short-term, temporary sequester relief for long-term, permanent reform of mandatory spending, which is the true driver of our long term debt. Perhaps most importantly, this agreement does not ask more of hardworking taxpayers and removes the threat of another government shutdown.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://paul.senate.gov?p=news&id=1055 | Breitbart Op-Ed: Budget Surrender is a Step Backwards | 2013-12-13 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | KY | Rand Paul | P000603 | paul.senate.gov | legacy | Services for Kentucky It is an absolute honor to represent the people of Kentucky in the United States Senate. One of my responsibilities is to assist individuals with federal agencies. As a resident of Kentucky, you may contact my State Office in Bowling Green at (270) 782-8303 to receive help with any federal government agency. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140220235621/http://www.paul.senate.gov/?p=video&id=1056 | Sen. Rand Paul Appears on CBS This Morning - December 12, 2013 | 2013-12-13 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | KY | Rand Paul | P000603 | web.archive.org | legacy | Skip to Content Home About Rand About Kentucky Issues Services News … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://guthrie.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=24&itemid=1384 | Guthrie Supports Bipartisan Budget Agreement That Reduces Deficit | 2013-12-12 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | KY | Brett Guthrie | G000558 | guthrie.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C.– Congressman Brett Guthrie today issued the following statement after voting in support of the Bipartisan Budget Agreement of 2013: “Passing a budget is the basic job of Congress, and something that is long overdue after the past few years of partisan bickering and governing by crisis. Today, Congress voted to reduce the deficit without raising taxes on Kentucky families. I continue to hear from people who are tired of Congress lurching from one flashpoint to the next, failing to work together to improve America’s economy. I know I am tired of it, and today’s vote moves us toward that objective. “We have divided government and that usually means not everyone gets everything they want, and that’s true today. I want further reductions in spending and meaningful entitlement and tax reform. This deal reduces the deficit, holds the line against tax increases, and protects against the repeated brinkmanship with which we have become all too familiar. I commend Chairman Ryan for his leadership on this effort and look forward to tackling more of our nation’s pressing issues in the coming months.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://guthrie.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=24&itemid=1385 | Guthrie's Urotrauma Bill Included in NDAA Reauthorization | 2013-12-12 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | KY | Brett Guthrie | G000558 | guthrie.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C.– Today, the House passed the 2014 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which included a provision from legislation introduced by Congressman Brett Guthrie. Congressman Guthrie introduced H.R. 984, legislation “to direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a task force on urotrauma” in March 2013. The House Veterans Affairs Committee held a hearing on H.R. 984 in May and the bill was the basis for language included in the House NDAA bill in June 2013. Urotrauma includes injuries to the kidneys, reproductive organs, and urinary organs. These injuries are now among the most common and debilitating kinds suffered by our troops as a result of IED blasts. “Urotrauma has quickly become a signature wound of IEDs and currently accounts for one-eighth of all injuries suffered by our troops in Afghanistan,” said Congressman Guthrie when he first introduced his legislation. This provision of the NDAA reauthorization will require the Department of Defense (DoD) to work with the Departments of Veterans Affairs (VA) to develop and implement a comprehensive policy on improvements to the care, management, and transition of recovering members of the Armed Forces with urotrauma. At a minimum, the required improvements to care will include establishing eligibility for the Recovery Care Coordinator Program, returning soldiers to active duty when appropriate, and streamlining the transition process from DoD to VA care for service members who suffer urotrauma injuries. DoD and VA will file a report to update Congress on their progress within one year of implementation. An original cosponsor of the urotrauma amendment in the U.S. Senate, Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell worked to ensure Congressman Guthrie’s language was included in the bill. “I applaud Congressman Guthrie for leading on this issue and his work to improve care for our service members and veterans that have experienced urotrauma,” said Senator McConnell. “I’m grateful for the support of Senator McConnell in mo… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140221000506/http://www.paul.senate.gov/?p=video&id=1054 | SENATE FLOOR: Sen. Paul Speaks Out Against Nuclear Option- December 12, 2013 | 2013-12-12 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | KY | Rand Paul | P000603 | web.archive.org | legacy | Skip to Content Home About Rand About Kentucky Issues Services News … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140221001246/http://www.paul.senate.gov/?p=press_release&id=1053 | Sen. Paul Speaks Out Against Nuclear Option | 2013-12-12 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | KY | Rand Paul | P000603 | web.archive.org | legacy | Skip to Content Home About Rand About Kentucky Issues Services News … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140919154116/http://whitfield.house.gov/press-release/whitfield-statement-passage-bipartisan-budget-act-2013 | Whitfield Statement on Passage of Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 | 2013-12-12 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | KY | Edward Whitfield | W000413 | web.archive.org | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Ed Whitfield, (KY-01), Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Energy and Power, today released the following statement regarding his vote to pass the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013, which will set spending limits for Fiscal Years 2014 and 2015. “The first district of Kentucky consists of many important initiatives that rely on federal dollars such as legacy clean-up costs at the Paducah Department of Energy site, our soldiers at Fort Campbell, those who rely on our community health centers, and many others. These entities cannot adequately fulfill their duties to the people of Kentucky when we are continually relying on short-term budget extensions. This is why I voted for a budget framework that creates fiscal stability over the next two years. “While this framework produces modest savings overtime, we must do more to address the deficit and challenges presented by mandatory spending programs. It is now up to Congress to pass the actual appropriations bills that prioritize the spending within the framework and fund the programs important to the people of Kentucky. “I still believe it is important that we reform our budget process to create consistent long-term stability. One way we could improve the process is to go to a two year budget cycle where one year could be devoted to the budget itself, and the second year would be an evaluation and oversight of all government spending to determine that which is effective and that which is a waste or abuse of taxpayer dollars.” The Bipartisan Budget Act framework envisions reducing the deficit by between $20 and $23 billion. For more information on the bipartisan budget agreement, please visit the House Budget Committee website here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.mcconnell.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?p=PressReleases&ContentRecord_id=e7da14df-5389-4dcb-8256-f9ca6f62c011 | Latest Obamacare Delay Is Another Example of Law’s Many Difficulties for Consumers | 2013-12-12 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | KY | Mitch McConnell | M000355 | www.mcconnell.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell issued the following statement regarding the Obama administration’s decision to extend enrollment for the Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan: “Despite the administration’s promises that Obamacare enrollment is on track, this announcement is a clear admission that Obamacare is failing Americans with pre-existing conditions who are losing the plans they already had. Millions of people were tossed off of the plans they already had but only a fraction of that number have been able to sign up on the Obamacare exchanges. How many extensions and waivers is it going to take for the administration to admit the consequences of Obamacare that are hitting millions of Americans they promised it would help?’ | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://yarmuth.house.gov/press/rep-yarmuth-honors-state-champion-desales-colts-on-house-floor/ | Rep. Yarmuth Honors State Champion DeSales Colts on House Floor | 2013-12-12 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Democrat | House | KY | John Yarmuth | Y000062 | yarmuth.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON In a speech on the House Floor this afternoon, Congressman John Yarmuth (KY-3) congratulated the DeSales Colts on their victory in Saturday's Class 2A High School Football Championship game. The full text of the speech is below. Click on the image to view the video. Mr. Speaker, last weekend in Louisville, the world-famous Twin Spires of Churchill Downs glowed orange in support of something the hallowed track knows well: a champion. The DeSales High School Colts of Louisville's South End entered the state championship on a streak of dominance, posting six shutouts and holding opponents to just 9.4 points per game. When they lined up against Newport Central Catholic to play for the title on Saturday, the DeSales defense hadn't allowed a point in two weeks. Fueled by three touchdowns from all-time leading rusher Dylan Byrd, two passing scores from quarterback Nathan Roush, and a defense anchored by middle linebacker Matt Bouchard, the Colts overcame a tough opponent 34-26, taking state for the first time in school history. The title caps a remarkable 14-1 season for the Colts, who became only the second South End team ever to win state. For DeSales head coach Harold Davis, the title run offered a nice symmetry: Davis was a senior safety on the 1981 DeSales team, one of only two others in school history to play in the finals. The debate over the best Colts team in school history will continue back home, but there's no question this year's team now stands at the top. They might have been outsized through much of the playoffs, but they were never outmatched or outplayed. Mr. Speaker, today I am proud to join all of Louisville in honoring the DeSales Colts, Kentucky's 2013 Class 2A High School Football Champions. Go Colts! | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://yarmuth.house.gov/press/statement-on-bipartisan-budget-deal/ | Statement on Bipartisan Budget Deal | 2013-12-12 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Democrat | House | KY | John Yarmuth | Y000062 | yarmuth.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Congressman John Yarmuth (KY-3) issued the following statement on H.J. Res. 59, the Bipartisan Budget Act. The House approved the two-year agreement in a 332-94 vote this afternoon, with Yarmuth voting in favor. This bipartisan budget compromise is far from perfect, but it will resolve another immediate threat of shutdown and lessen the impact of radical cuts to education, medical research, and other key federal investments that strengthen Louisville families and bolster our economy. Congress needs to move beyond legislation by self-imposed crisis, and this is a start. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://barr.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/dont-let-obamacare-extinguish-volunteer-firefighters | Barr: Don’t Let Obamacare Extinguish Volunteer Firefighters | 2013-12-11 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | KY | Andy Barr | B001282 | barr.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON - After hearing from folks across the Sixth District about their concerns and sending a letter to IRS Acting Commissioner Werfel seeking clarification about how Obamacare treats volunteer firefighters under the employer mandate, yesterday Congressman Andy Barr helped introduce H.R. 3685, the Protecting Volunteer Firefighters and Emergency Responders Act. “Unfortunately, the more we learn about Obamacare, the more disappointing it becomes,” said Congressman Barr. “I am disappointed that President Obama’s healthcare law is not only wreaking havoc on American families, small businesses and our economy, but now could be endangering our communities that rely on emergency response services provided by volunteer firefighters and EMTs.” Barr is an original cosponsor of this legislation authored by Congressman Lou Barletta (PA), which would simply ensure that emergency services volunteers are not counted as full-time employees under the employer mandate in the Affordable Care Act. Emergency services volunteers would include: volunteer firefighters and volunteers providing emergency medical services. Barr continued, “Forcing volunteer fire companies to comply with the employer mandate will potentially lead to the closure of firehouses and layoff of volunteer firefighters as the fire companies try to avoid classification as a large employer. And considering that over 90 percent of fire departments in Kentucky are either fully or mostly volunteer, we must do everything we can to ensure that our brave and selfless volunteer firefighters do not become the next victim of Obamacare’s costly mandates. The legislation is supported by the National Volunteer Fire Council and the International Association of Fire Chiefs. “It is critically important that fire and EMS agencies not be forced to offer health insurance to volunteer personnel,” said Philip C. Stittleburg, Chairman of the National Volunteer Fire Council. “Agencies don’t have the resources to provide health benefits to their volunteers and individual volunteers… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://guthrie.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=24&itemid=1383 | Guthrie's Spectrum Bill Passes through Committee | 2013-12-11 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | KY | Brett Guthrie | G000558 | guthrie.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C.– A bill introduced by Congressman Brett Guthrie was marked up and passed out of the House Energy and Commerce Committee today. “This bill would encourage additional spectrum, a necessary component for the advancement of American innovation, to be made available for commercial use,” said Congressman Guthrie. “It is encouraging to see a focus placed on this legislation and the underlying spectrum shortage.” H.R. 3674, the “Federal Spectrum Incentive Act” would provide financial incentives to encourage government agencies to relocate from their existing spectrum bands in order to free up additional spectrum for commercial and innovation purposes. Agencies could use these funds to accommodate relocation costs or to offset sequestration cuts. Congressman Guthrie introduced H.R. 3674 on December 9, 2013, with bipartisan support. Congressman Guthrie and Congresswoman Doris Matsui, co-chairs of the House Energy and Commerce Committee Federal Spectrum Working Group, previously introduced H.R. 2739, the “Efficient Use of Government Spectrum Act” on July 18, 2013, which sought to reallocate and auction the 1755-1780 MHz spectrum block. Addressing the nation’s spectrum shortage is also a key tenet of Congressman Guthrie’s REBUILD Act, H.R. 3355. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20131215195224/http://www.paul.senate.gov:80/?p=press_release&id=1052 | Sen. Paul Opposes Budget Deal | 2013-12-11 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | KY | Rand Paul | P000603 | web.archive.org | legacy | Skip to Content Home About Rand About Kentucky Issues Services News … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140919154143/http://whitfield.house.gov/press-release/whitfield-chastises-health-secretary-botched-obamacare-rollout | Whitfield Chastises Health Secretary On Botched Obamacare Rollout | 2013-12-11 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | KY | Edward Whitfield | W000413 | web.archive.org | legacy | View comments here. WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ed Whitfield (KY-01), Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Energy and Power, chastised Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius during questioning at today’s Health Subcommittee hearing entitled “PPACA Implementation Failures: What’s Next?” The hearing focused on problems with the implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). “Our very first concern is with the people we represent,” stated Whitfield during his questioning. “Some people said we are simply trying to put up obstacles to the successful implementation of this Act, and I can tell you that we are here because our constituents are genuinely concerned and upset about what is going on.” Since the October 1 start of open enrollment, major media outlets have described the launch of PPACA’s exchange program as “plagued by problems” and “nothing short of disastrous.” The launch of the exchanges has been fraught with significant problems that are leading to major delays for Americans attempting to shop for health coverage. “The President said that everyone’s premiums would decrease, the President said people would be able to keep their plan, and the President said people would be able to keep their doctor. It is turning out that is simply not the case and so there is a lot of frustration and we are upset about it,” concluded Whitfield. For more information on today’s hearing, please visit the Energy and Commerce Committee website. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://paul.senate.gov?p=press_release&id=1051 | Sen. Paul?s Statement on the Legacy of South African President Nelson Mandela | 2013-12-10 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | KY | Rand Paul | P000603 | paul.senate.gov | legacy | Services for Kentucky It is an absolute honor to represent the people of Kentucky in the United States Senate. One of my responsibilities is to assist individuals with federal agencies. As a resident of Kentucky, you may contact my State Office in Bowling Green at (270) 782-8303 to receive help with any federal government agency. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://barr.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/barr-statement-on-soar-summit | Barr Statement on SOAR Summit | 2013-12-09 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | KY | Andy Barr | B001282 | barr.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON - Congressman Andy Barr released the following statement regarding today's Shaping Our Appalachian Future (SOAR) Summit: "I applaud Congressman Hal Rogers and Governor Steve Beshear for spearheading this initiative. The response today demonstrates the overwhelming interest in finding new opportunities to build community and economic success in the Appalachian region. The breakout committees have come up with many great ideas, and our challenge is to sustain and build upon this activity. Moving forward, I will continue today's conversation in the Eastern counties in the Sixth District, and continue this initiative's efforts to bring people together to drive regional success." ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://guthrie.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=24&itemid=1382 | Guthrie Introduces Legislation to Auction off Federal Spectrum | 2013-12-09 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | KY | Brett Guthrie | G000558 | guthrie.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C.– Congressman Brett Guthrie today introduced H.R. 3674, the “Federal Spectrum Incentive Act of 2013,” a bipartisan bill to encourage additional spectrum to be freed up for auction. Reps. Guthrie and Doris Matsui (D-CA) were joined by Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Henry Waxman (D-CA), Communications and Technology Subcommittee Chairman Greg Walden (R-OR), and Communications and Technology Subcommittee Ranking Member Anna Eshoo (D-CA). “Spectrum is essential to the development and growth of businesses in our country,” said Congressman Guthrie. “The efficient use of our limited spectrum resources is critical for continued innovation in the ever-changing technological world.” H.R. 3674 would provide financial incentives to encourage government agencies to relocate from their existing spectrum in order to free up additional spectrum for commercial and innovation purposes. Agencies could use these funds to accommodate relocation costs or to offset sequestration cuts. “The Federal Spectrum Incentive Act would advance some of the goals of the REBUILD Act I introduced in October. In order to boost American competitiveness, we need to give manufacturers and other key industries the spectrum they need to innovate,” added Congressman Guthrie. Representatives Guthrie and Matsui, co-chairs of the House Energy and Commerce Committee Spectrum Working Group, previously introduced H.R. 2739, the “Efficient Use of Government Spectrum Act.” The bipartisan bill would reallocate and auction the 1755-1780 MHz spectrum block. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://paul.senate.gov?p=video&id=1049 | Sen. Rand Paul Appears on Fox News Sunday with Chris Wallace - December 8, 2013 | 2013-12-09 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | KY | Rand Paul | P000603 | paul.senate.gov | legacy | Services for Kentucky It is an absolute honor to represent the people of Kentucky in the United States Senate. One of my responsibilities is to assist individuals with federal agencies. As a resident of Kentucky, you may contact my State Office in Bowling Green at (270) 782-8303 to receive help with any federal government agency. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://paul.senate.gov?p=video&id=1050 | Sen. Rand Paul Appears on Cashin' In with Eric Bolling on Fox News - December 7, 2013 | 2013-12-09 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | KY | Rand Paul | P000603 | paul.senate.gov | legacy | Services for Kentucky It is an absolute honor to represent the people of Kentucky in the United States Senate. One of my responsibilities is to assist individuals with federal agencies. As a resident of Kentucky, you may contact my State Office in Bowling Green at (270) 782-8303 to receive help with any federal government agency. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://barr.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/statement-on-the-72nd-anniversary-of-the-attack-on-pearl-harbor | Statement on the 72nd Anniversary of the Attack on Pearl Harbor | 2013-12-07 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | KY | Andy Barr | B001282 | barr.house.gov | legacy | LEXINGTON — Congressman Andy Barr released the following statement commemorating the 72nd anniversary of the attack on the United States Naval Base at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941: “Today, we remember and honor the thousands of Americans who died in the attack on Pearl Harbor. Though it has been 72 years since the attack, we have not forgotten the effect it had on our country nor the service of the ‘Greatest Generation’ who answered the call of duty and fought to preserve the freedoms we have today. “As we remember those who gave their lives on this day 72 years ago, Carol and I send our thoughts and prayers to all members of our Armed Forces and their loved ones.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20131209210200/http://www.paul.senate.gov/?p=press_release&id=1048 | Sen. Paul Proposes Billion Dollar Free Market Stimulus Plan for Detroit | 2013-12-06 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | KY | Rand Paul | P000603 | web.archive.org | legacy | Skip to Content Home About Rand About Kentucky Issues Services News … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140221000522/http://www.paul.senate.gov/?p=video&id=1047 | Sen. Rand Paul Speaks at Detroit Economic Club- December 6, 2013 | 2013-12-06 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | KY | Rand Paul | P000603 | web.archive.org | legacy | Skip to Content Home About Rand About Kentucky Issues Services News … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.mcconnell.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?p=PressReleases&ContentRecord_id=4f4b1c20-56e9-42ce-87c7-bf01e95bd387 | Senator McConnell Holds Pro-Coal Hearing in Coal Country | 2013-12-06 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | KY | Mitch McConnell | M000355 | www.mcconnell.senate.gov | legacy | PIKEVILLE, Ky. -- Since the Environment Protection Agency (EPA) refused to host a “listening session” in coal country, U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell held a pro-coal listening session of his own today in Eastern Kentucky at the University of Pikeville. Attending the session in Pikeville, Kentucky were eastern Kentucky community leaders, small business owners and coal mining families negatively affected by the President’s War on Coal. During the hearing, Senator McConnell said, “Since the EPA will not come to Pikeville to hear your message, I will deliver Pikeville’s message to them. I have called today’s session so that those in the region affected by this administration’s War on Coal will finally have a chance to be heard, just as I personally spoke on behalf of Kentuckians at a recent EPA hearing in Washington. And following the testimony today, I plan on taking the experiences you share with me directly to the EPA, so it can hear from all of us how President Obama’s War on Coal is negatively affecting our coal miners and economy in eastern Kentucky.” The following are Senator McConnell’s full remarks (as prepared) from the event and the list of panel participants: Hello, and welcome to this important listening session that will afford the voices of coal country and eastern Kentucky the opportunity to be heard in Washington, D.C. I want to start by thanking University of Pikeville President Dr. James Hurley for inviting us and providing this facility to hold this event today. He is a great leader of the university, he cares deeply about this region, and he is devoted to providing quality education for the people of eastern Kentucky. Thank you, President Hurley. Of course, I also would like to thank University of Pikeville Chancellor Paul Patton. Governor Patton, you ably led this school to new heights, including the opening of this new Coal Building, just as you so ably led the Commonwealth of Kentucky. It’s good to see you. I would note that I am the proud holder of an honorary degree f… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://yarmuth.house.gov/press/rep-yarmuth-family-health-centers-break-ground-on-expansion/ | Rep. Yarmuth, Family Health Centers Break Ground on Expansion | 2013-12-06 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Democrat | House | KY | John Yarmuth | Y000062 | yarmuth.house.gov | legacy | LOUISVILLE This morning, Congressman John Yarmuth (KY-3) and the Family Health Centers (FHC) Board of Governors broke ground on the East Broadway Community Health Center, the largest expansion project in the 37-year history of the nonprofit agency. The $6 million renovation project is supported through a $5 million federal grant, part of a series of capital investments made in community health centers through the Affordable Care Act. The expanded health center will be located at 834 East Broadway, in a building that recently housed an antique mall. Occupying the first three floors of the five-story building, the East Broadway Community Health Center will significantly expand FHC's current operation, from 8,400 square feet to more than 30,000 square feet. The renovated site, which will offer primary care integrated with behavioral health services, as well as on-site radiology, dental, and pharmacy services, is scheduled to open in the fall of 2014. The Family Health Centers expansion on East Broadway is a key step toward achieving our goal of ensuring that every Louisvillian has access to quality, affordable health care, said Congressman John Yarmuth (KY-3). As tens of thousands of Kentuckians realize the benefits of the Affordable Care Act in their everyday lives, I am proud to support this critical investment in health infrastructure that will expand access and care in our community. Recent federal investments in community health centers are helping build the infrastructure to care for the more than 100,000 uninsured Louisville residents who are gaining access to coverage under the Affordable Care Act. The expanded FHC-East Broadway Community Health Center will provide capacity to serve an additional 10,000 individuals every year. At present, FHC-East Broadway serves approximately 5,800 patients annually. This is the largest expansion project by Family Health Centers in our 37-year history, said Bill Wagner, FHC Executive Director. With so many people gaining health insurance through the Aff… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://halrogers.house.gov/press-releases?ID=2E796066-E3F8-42E4-8ED4-38D3CB3E4DFF | Rogers Welcomes New Chief of Staff | 2013-12-05 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | KY | Harold Rogers | R000395 | halrogers.house.gov | legacy | David Thomas, Chief of Staff WASHINGTON, D.C. --?U.S. Rep. Harold "Hal" Rogers (KY-05) welcomes David Thomas as his new Chief of Staff in Washington, D.C.Thomas is a proven government affairs professional, having served as a trusted advisor in the White House during the second Bush Administration, as Chief of Staff for U.S. Rep. Tom Davis (VA-11) for five years, and most recently as Executive Director of the Republican Main Street Partnership in Washington, D.C. "David Thomas brings a wealth of impressive legislative and policy experience to my staff," said Rogers. "As a native of neighboring Virginia, he also understands the critical issues of our Appalachian region and I'm confident he will serve as a bolstering voice for the needs of southern and eastern Kentuckians." Thomas is a graduate of George Mason University and led presidential campaign activities for President George W. Bush in the state of Washington, among several successful Congressional campaigns. Thomas will be replacing Michael R. Higdon who is transitioning to the private sector. After nearly 12 years serving Rogers as a leading advisor, including the last three years as Chief of Staff, Higdon has accepteda position in the private sector. "For over a decade, Michael has served in my inner circle as a trusted friend, erudite leader, and thoughtful advisor on a wide spectrum of political and policy issues before the Congress," said Rogers. "He shares a deep understanding and heart-felt commitment to Kentucky, the Appropriations Committee, and public service and I know he will serve others with excellent care." Thomas will work in partnership with Rogers' District Director Karen Kelly in Somerset, Kentucky. Rogers has served Kentucky's 5th Congressional District since 1981. With a focus on economic development, job creation, fighting illegal drugs and preserving Appalachia's natural treasures, he has a reputation for listening to his constituents and fighting for the region he represents. For more information, visit http://halrogers.house.gov/ or… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://halrogers.house.gov/press-releases?ID=A18CD644-65EC-4783-87D3-2350069ECE67 | SOAR Summit to be Broadcast, Streamed Live | 2013-12-05 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | KY | Harold Rogers | R000395 | halrogers.house.gov | legacy | FRANKFORT, Ky.Several media outlets will broadcast or stream the upcoming SOAR: Shaping Our Appalachian Region Summit live on Dec. 9, allowing even more Kentuckians to learn about plans and strategies for Kentucky's southern and eastern region. The SOAR Summit, spearheaded by Governor Steve Beshear and U.S. Congressman Hal Rogers, is open to any individual who cares about Kentucky's Appalachian region and is willing to share new ideas and recommendations about how to move the region forward. Live coverage of the SOAR Summit will air on WYMT-TV (CBS) and online atWYMT.com, as well as onKET-TV and online atKET.org/live. Live coverage will include discussions from the main auditorium throughout the day. PIKE-TV will live-stream most of the day's events atpiketv.com. The summit will also be recorded for later broadcast on PIKE-TV. On Monday evening at 7 p.m. EST, WYMT Issues and Answers will feature Congressman Rogers and Governor Beshear with host Neil Middleton to discuss the SOAR Summit. KET will also present a special program on Monday evening with highlights from the Summit, beginning at 8 p.m. EST on KET and atKET.org/live.The hour-long program, hosted by Bill Goodman, will include excerpts from the SOAR Summit and a discussion with Gov. Beshear and Rep. Rogers. Schools are encouraged to incorporate the SOAR Summit into lesson plans on Dec. 9 and view the live broadcasts to enhance classroom discussions. Kentuckians watching SOAR coverage are encouraged to participate by following the latest updates through social media: Like the official SOAR Facebook page athttps://www.facebook.com/ShapingOurAppalachianRegionand follow SOAR on Twitter@SOAR_EKY, using the hashtags #SOAR and #SOARSummit. More than 1,500 people have registered for the event, which will be held on Monday, Dec. 9 at the East Kentucky Expo Center in Pikeville. Online registration is currently closed, but interested participants can still attend the summit and register for free on site. For more information, please visitkydlgweb.ky.gov. Go… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://paul.senate.gov?p=video&id=1046 | Sen. Paul Appears on Fox's Hannity- December 4, 2013 | 2013-12-05 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | KY | Rand Paul | P000603 | paul.senate.gov | legacy | Services for Kentucky It is an absolute honor to represent the people of Kentucky in the United States Senate. One of my responsibilities is to assist individuals with federal agencies. As a resident of Kentucky, you may contact my State Office in Bowling Green at (270) 782-8303 to receive help with any federal government agency. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140919154316/http://whitfield.house.gov/press-release/whitfields-subcommitee-holds-hearing-role-federal-energy-regulatory-commission | Whitfield's Subcommitee Holds Hearing on the Role of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission | 2013-12-05 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | KY | Edward Whitfield | W000413 | web.archive.org | legacy | View Whitfield’s Opening Statement Here. WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ed Whitfield (KY-01), Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Energy and Power, today held a hearing entitled “Evaluating the Role of FERC in a Changing Energy Landscape.” The hearing focused on the legal and regulatory authorities of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and the manner in which it has been carrying out its statutory duties under the Federal Power Act, Natural Gas Act, and other authorities. “I have serious concerns regarding how the president’s policies directly aimed at trying to bankrupt the coal industry will impact grid reliability, fuel diversity, and electricity prices for families and businesses,” stated Whitfield in his opening statement. “Given FERC’s role in overseeing the reliability of the grid, I am very interested in understanding what impacts FERC believes will result from the elimination of a significant portion of affordable and reliable baseload generation.” FERC’s stated mission is to “assist consumers in obtaining reliable, efficient and sustainable energy services at a reasonable cost through appropriate regulatory and market means.” One of the issues Whitfield’s hearing examined was FERC’s coordination with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding the potential impacts that EPA’s new and proposed regulations have on FERC’s ability to meet and comply with its mission statement. The Environmental Protection Agency recently announced new emissions standards for coal-fired power plants that would make it illegal to build a new plant because the technology to comply with the standards is not yet commercially available. To push back against the EPA’s unilateral implementation of these regulations, Whitfield unveiled bipartisan, bicameral legislation that would require Congressional approval of new regulations. “The sectors and industries regulated by FERC comprise a substantial portion of the U.S. economy and infrastructure, so it is critical that FERC carry out its statutory duties … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://barr.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/bath-county-banker-barr-battle-beltway-bureaucrats | Bath County Banker, Barr Battle Beltway Bureaucrats | 2013-12-04 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | KY | Andy Barr | B001282 | barr.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON - The Committee on Financial Services Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit held a hearing on Wednesday focused on legislation introduced by Congressman Andy Barr (KY-06) that would provide rural areas like Bath County, Kentucky, the right to petition to be properly reclassified as “rural” and relieve them from burdensome regulations that limit their ability to lend and help create jobs in their communities. Kentucky’s Sixth District resident and fifth generation banker, Mr. Thomas Richards from Owingsville Banking Company, testified on behalf of the bill, which is titled H.R. 2672, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Rural Designation Petition and Correction Act. Mr. Richards shared his own personal, first-hand knowledge about the negative impact resulting from Washington-based bureaucrats’ decision to incorrectly consider Bath County, Kentucky ‘non-rural’ for purposes of lending rules that limit access to credit in the community. “Despite the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s bizarre claims to the contrary, it is clear to any of us who have ever been to Bath County that it is certainly rural. In fact, when Charles Vice, the top-banking regulator in Kentucky, testified in front of this Committee, he accurately characterized Bath County as one of the most rural places in Kentucky,” said Barr. “Obviously, government bureaucrats don’t always know best. And they certainly don’t know our local communities better than we do. That’s why I introduced H.R. 2672, the CFPB Rural Designation Petition and Correction Act, which would remedy this situation by simply creating a way for citizens to provide government with better information about our own communities. “H.R. 2672 is a simple, pragmatic, and bipartisan solution. It’s about inviting individuals to participate in their government and provide input on matters of local knowledge. It’s about making the federal government more accessible, more accountable, and more responsive to the people who know their communities best, so we … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://halrogers.house.gov/press-releases?ID=1DD89467-C806-478A-ACAB-E6525F7CC625 | Rogers Welcomes New East Ky Field Rep | 2013-12-04 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | KY | Harold Rogers | R000395 | halrogers.house.gov | legacy | PRESTONSBURG, Ky --U.S. Rep. Harold Hal Rogers (KY-05) welcomes Adam Rice as his new Field Representative for Eastern Kentucky. Rice will serve 15 counties in the Fifth Congressional District including Breathitt, Boyd, Carter, Elliott, Floyd, Johnson, Knott, Lawrence, Letcher, Magoffin, Martin, Morgan, Rowan, Perry and Pike Counties. Adam was born and raised in Paintsville and knows first-hand, many of the issues and concerns of the people of our region, said Rogers. Adam's experience as an educator, counselor, and coach will will be beneficial in this new role and I am confident that he will be a great resource for Eastern Kentuckians.Rice brings a wealth of experience and education to the Rogers' team. He has a Bachelor's Degree in History from Eastern Kentucky University, and is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) from Morehead State University. Rice is a former teacher and coach at Paintsville Independent Schools and has spent the past year and a half as a Substance Abuse Counselor. I count it a privilege to work in my hometown region and I look forward to helping improve eastern Kentucky along-side Congressman Rogers, said Rice. "I believe improvements in education and accessing more opportunities are key factors for the betterment of our region and I'm eager to be a part of the new SOAR: "Shaping Our Appalachian Region" initiative to pave a new path forward for our future." Rice will be working along-side Shannon Rickett, Congressman Rogers' Field Representative for the western half of the district. Rice lives in Paintsville and will work out of the Prestonsburg and Hazard district offices. Rogers has served Kentucky's 5th Congressional District since 1981. With a focus on economic development, job creation, fighting illegal drugs and preserving Appalachia's natural treasures, he has a reputation for listening to his constituents and fighting for the region he represents. For more information, visit http://halrogers.house.gov/ or follow Rogers onTwitteror onFacebook. … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.mcconnell.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?p=PressReleases&ContentRecord_id=b9a793aa-7da4-43da-b634-ec3fa6a1b4fd | Senator McConnell Honored with National Award by the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN) | 2013-12-04 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | KY | Mitch McConnell | M000355 | www.mcconnell.senate.gov | legacy | McConnell awarded “Crime Fighter Award” for work to protect women from violence WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell was awarded the Crime Fighter Award this evening by the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN), in recognition of his work and commitment to combat sexual violence. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) also received the award. “I’m deeply honored to receive this award and I thank RAINN for its support. I look forward to continuing to work with them on behalf of the Kentuckians I represent in the United States Senate,” Senator Mitch McConnell said. “RAINN does incredibly important work by providing critical outreach to those who feel like they have nowhere else to turn. RAINN is doing far more than just assisting the victims of sexual violence. It’s helping to turn back the tide of sexual violence and ensuring that those who perpetrate these terrible crimes are brought to justice.” "Sen. McConnell's partnership with RAINN has been essential on Capitol Hill. His extraordinary leadership, hard work and bipartisan efforts have led to a significant reduction in sexual violence and to safer communities in Kentucky and across America. Recently, Sen. McConnell co-sponsored S.822, the Justice for All Reauthorization Act. This bill renews the Debbie Smith Act and will help crime labs working to end the backlog of untested DNA evidence from unsolved rape cases and put rapists behind bars. Sen. McConnell also stood with us to pass the SAFER Act, which will be enormously helpful in eliminating the DNA evidence backlog. We thank Sen. McConnell for his leadership and his extraordinary efforts to enact laws that help victims of sexual violence and take predators off the streets,” said Scott Berkowitz, RAINN president & founder. As the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization, RAINN helps prevent sexual violence, assists victims, and ensures that rapists are brought to justice. RAINN established and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline (800.656.HOPE and o… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://paul.senate.gov?p=news&id=1045 | Breitbart Op-Ed: Americans Trading Liberty for False Security | 2013-12-03 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | KY | Rand Paul | P000603 | paul.senate.gov | legacy | Services for Kentucky It is an absolute honor to represent the people of Kentucky in the United States Senate. One of my responsibilities is to assist individuals with federal agencies. As a resident of Kentucky, you may contact my State Office in Bowling Green at (270) 782-8303 to receive help with any federal government agency. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.mcconnell.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?p=PressReleases&ContentRecord_id=628f5d0d-72ad-4421-91fb-0216a0731704 | McConnell: ‘Obamacare is broken beyond repair’ | 2013-12-03 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | KY | Mitch McConnell | M000355 | www.mcconnell.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell issued the following statement regarding President Obama’s latest attempt to re-sell the American public on Obamacare: “Another campaign-style event won’t solve the myriad problems facing consumers under Obamacare. Consumers didn’t need another 20,000 pages of regulations and higher premiums and deductibles to let a 25-year old stay on his parents’ plan—and they really didn’t need Obamacare’s cancellation of millions of plans that people already have and like in order to provide help to those with preexisting conditions. “The American people have been learning about the impact Obamacare will have on individuals and families in the form of higher premiums, disrupted insurance, and lost jobs—more broken promises from the administration. And they’re becoming increasingly aware of the fact Obamacare is broken beyond repair. The only ‘fix’ is full repeal followed by step-by-step, patient-centered reforms that drive down costs and that Americans actually want.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://yarmuth.house.gov/press/rep-yarmuth-highlights-louisvillians-health-care-story/ | Rep. Yarmuth Highlights Louisvillian's Health Care Story | 2013-12-03 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Democrat | House | KY | John Yarmuth | Y000062 | yarmuth.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON In a speech on the House floor this afternoon, Congressman John Yarmuth (KY-3) highlighted the story of Will Russell, a Louisville small-business owner who is benefiting from the Affordable Care Act through kynect, Kentucky's health insurance exchange. The full text of Congressman Yarmuth's remarks is below. Click on the image to watch the video. Mr. Speaker, my state of Kentucky is a national model for how the Affordable Care Act can make our constituents' lives more secure and their businesses stronger. I'd like to share one story. Will Russell is the owner of WHY Louisville, a small, independent business in my District that specializes in locally designed clothing and art. The father of a 1-year-old, he also has a pre-existing condition that led insurance companies to deny him coverage for the past 15 years. Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, beginning January 1, Will and his wife and son will be covered under a plan they found on kynect, Kentucky's health insurance exchange. Will estimates his family will save $300 a month. Add that to the peace of mind that comes with knowing he'll never face medical bankruptcy and the threat of losing his thriving business just because he didn't have access to insurance. He's been so pleased with the ease and affordability of kynect that he's now exploring coverage for his employees for the first time through the state's small-business exchange. Mr. Speaker, Will's story is one among millions of Americans who are finding expanded care through the Affordable Care Act. To quote Will, It's going to be a new day for my family, for me, and so many people just like us in Kentucky and throughout the country. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140919154353/http://whitfield.house.gov/press-release/statement-kentucky-delegation-paducah-doe-site | Statement from Kentucky Delegation on Paducah DOE Site | 2013-11-27 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | KY | Edward Whitfield | W000413 | web.archive.org | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Kentucky Senators Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul and Congressman Ed Whitfield (KY-01) today released the following statement regarding General Electric’s (GE) request for offer (RFO) submittal being selected by the Department of Energy (DOE) at the Paducah DOE Site. The announcement follows the delegation’s November 14th meeting with DOE Secretary Ernest Moniz in which they pressed for a final decision to be made. “When it became clear that DOE would ultimately close the Gaseous Diffusion Plant, we aggressively sought out partners with Paducah’s long-term economic interests in mind. Specifically, we worked to ensure the Paducah community would be the benefactor of any future development using the DOE-owned depleted uranium tails. GE made a commitment to Paducah early on, and we are pleased that Global Laser Enrichment has been chosen to lead Paducah – our proud Atomic City – into an exciting chapter involving state-of-the-art laser enrichment technology. “We have been encouraged by GE’s commitment to Paducah. It is our understanding that GE proposes to invest over $1 billion to create a state-of-the-art laser enrichment facility at the DOE site that will create thousands of construction jobs, and hundreds of permanent jobs at a future GE facility. From a national perspective, the proposal seeks to save the federal government money in cost reduction and revive the U.S. domestic nuclear supply chain while likely generating billions of dollars in new tax revenues for the local, state, and federal government. “Paducah is a proud city, and we are thrilled GE has placed its confidence in the people of Paducah to host this new state-of-the-art facility. Paducah has a bright future ahead, and we are genuinely grateful to be a part of it.” Timeline of the Kentucky delegation’s efforts for background: May 15, 2012: The delegation announces a plan to extend the life of the gaseous diffusion plant by one year, extending 1,200 jobs while saving the taxpayers money. May 13, 2013: The Kentucky delegatio… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.mcconnell.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?p=PressReleases&ContentRecord_id=d805fb79-41b0-471a-9968-a36a442e7306 | Senators McConnell, Paul and Congressman Whitfield Comment on Paducah DOE Site | 2013-11-27 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | KY | Mitch McConnell | M000355 | www.mcconnell.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Kentucky Senators Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul and Congressman Ed Whitfield (KY-01) today released the following statement regarding General Electric’s (GE) request for offer (RFO) submittal being selected by the Department of Energy (DOE) at the Paducah DOE Site. The announcement follows the delegation’s November 14th meeting with DOE Secretary Ernest Moniz in which they pressed for a final decision to be made. “When it became clear that DOE would ultimately close the Gaseous Diffusion Plant, we aggressively sought out partners with Paducah’s long-term economic interests in mind. Specifically, we worked to ensure the Paducah community would be the benefactor of any future development using the DOE-owned depleted uranium tails. GE made a commitment to Paducah early on, and we are pleased that Global Laser Enrichment has been chosen to lead Paducah – our proud Atomic City – into an exciting chapter involving state-of-the-art laser enrichment technology. “We have been encouraged by GE’s commitment to Paducah. It is our understanding that GE proposes to invest over $1 billion to create a state-of-the-art laser enrichment facility at the DOE site that will create thousands of construction jobs, and hundreds of permanent jobs at a future GE facility. From a national perspective, the proposal seeks to save the federal government money in cost reduction and revive the U.S. domestic nuclear supply chain while likely generating billions of dollars in new tax revenues for the local, state, and federal government. “Paducah is a proud city, and we are thrilled GE has placed its confidence in the people of Paducah to host this new state-of-the-art facility. Paducah has a bright future ahead, and we are genuinely grateful to be a part of it.” Timeline of the Kentucky delegation’s efforts for background: May 15, 2012: The delegation announces a plan to extend the life of the gaseous diffusion plant by one year, extending 1,200 jobs while saving the taxpayers money. May 13, 2013: … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://halrogers.house.gov/press-releases?ID=71C3BAE0-9F29-4FE4-BADA-B24B91E279B5 | SOAR Summit Agenda Announced | 2013-11-25 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | KY | Harold Rogers | R000395 | halrogers.house.gov | legacy | FRANKFORT, Ky. (Nov. 22, 2013) Job creation, entrepreneurship, tourism, lifelong learning, and leadership development will be among the topics discussed at the upcoming S.O.A.R.: Shaping Our Appalachian Region summit next month. Governor Steve Beshear and Congressman Hal Rogers released the daylong conference agenda today. Already, more than 1,100 people have registered to attend the summit, which will be held on Monday, Dec. 9 at the East Kentucky Expo Center in Pikeville. In an effort to focus on the future success of southern and eastern Kentucky, Gov. Beshear and Rep. Rogers organized the summit to gather ideas and recommendations about how to move Kentucky's Appalachian region forward. The summit will be moderated by Chuck Fluharty, President of the Rural Policy Research Institute. Sessions will focus on a number of topics, including how to encourage regional innovation, the importance of infrastructure, and developing youth engagement. One part of the day will be dedicated to the story of the Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation Board, which channeled the collective energies and ideas of the people of the iron-mining region of northeastern Minnesota to forge a new and successful future. The SOAR Summit will host hundreds of attendees from across southern and eastern Kentucky with varied occupational backgrounds and interests including individuals representing education, business, nonprofits, arts, finance, tourism, local government and more. The summit is open to any Kentuckian with an interest in the strength and future of Kentucky's Appalachian region. Interested individuals are invited to attend the SOAR Summit by registering athttps://kydlgweb.ky.gov/. The agenda is available on the website. Kentuckians can also participate in SOAR by following the latest updates through social media: Like the Official SOAR Facebook page athttps://www.facebook.com/ShapingOurAppalachianRegionand follow SOAR on Twitter@SOAR_EKY, using the hashtags #SOAR and #SOARSummit. Click here for a copy of the day's agen… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://massie.house.gov/press-release/advisory-rep-massie-announces-two-day-listening-tour-western-region-4th-district | ***ADVISORY: Rep. Massie Announces Two-Day Listening Tour in Western Region of 4th District | 2013-11-24 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | KY | Thomas Massie | M001184 | massie.house.gov | legacy | ***ADVISORY*** Rep. Massie Announces Two-Day Listening Tour in Western Region of 4th District WASHINGTON – Rep. Massie will host several 'Meet & Greets' across the western part of Kentucky’s 4th District over the course of 48 hours. The stops are part of the Congressman’s tour across Kentucky’s 4th District to meet constituents and hear their concerns. DAY 1 - Monday, November 25th, 2013 Stop #1 Time: Monday, November 25th, 10AM - 11AM Location: McKinley’s Bread Shop and Deli 615 Main St Shelbyville, KY 40065 Stop #2 Time: Monday, November 25th, 11:20 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Carriss’ Grocery 7 Southville Pike Shelbyville, KY 40065 Stop #3 Time: Monday, November 25th, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM Location: Elmar’s BP Gas Station/Convenience Store 26 Commerce Dr Fisherville, KY 40023 Stop #4 Time: Monday, November 25th, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Location: Graeter’s Ice Cream 13817 English Villa Dr. Louisville, KY 40245 Stop #5 Time: Monday, November 25th, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM Location: Goshen General Store 11940 W Hwy 42 Goshen, KY 40026 Stop #6 Time: Monday, November 25th, 5:35 PM – 6:35 PM Location: One Nineteen West Main 119 West Main St, La Grange, KY 40031 DAY 2 - Tuesday, November 26th, 2013 Stop #1 Time: Tuesday, November 26th, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM Location: Bray Orchards 2580 Highway 42 W Bedford, KY 40006 Stop #2 Time: Tuesday, November 26th, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Location: Our Best Restaurant 5728 Smithfield Rd Smithfield, KY 40068 Stop #3 Time: Tuesday, November 26th, 12:50 PM – 1:50 PM Location: The Smith House 1640 Highway 22 E Owenton, KY 40359 *Media availabilities with Rep. Thomas Massie will be held following each event. *Constituent inquirie… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140221070702/http://massie.house.gov/event/rep-massie-two-day-listening-tour-western-region-4th-district | Rep. Massie Two-Day Listening Tour in Western Region of 4th District | 2013-11-24 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | KY | Thomas Massie | M001184 | web.archive.org | legacy | Rep. Massie Announces Two-Day Listening Tour in Western Region of 4th District WASHINGTON – Rep. Massie will host several 'Meet & Greets' across the western part of Kentucky’s 4th District over the course of 48 hours. The stops are part of the Congressman’s tour across Kentucky’s 4th District to meet constituents and hear their concerns. DAY 1 - Monday, November 25th, 2013 Stop #1 Time: Monday, November 25th, 10AM - 11AM Location: McKinley’s Bread Shop and Deli 615 Main St Shelbyville, KY 40065 Stop #2 Time: Monday, November 25th, 11:20 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Carriss’ Grocery 7 Southville Pike Shelbyville, KY 40065 Stop #3 Time: Monday, November 25th, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM Location: Elmar’s BP Gas Station/Convenience Store 26 Commerce Dr Fisherville, KY 40023 Stop #4 Time: Monday, November 25th, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Location: Graeter’s Ice Cream 13817 English Villa Dr. Louisville, KY 40245 Stop #5 Time: Monday, November 25th, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM Location: Goshen General Store 11940 W Hwy 42 Goshen, KY 40026 Stop #6 Time: Monday, November 25th, 5:35 PM – 6:35 PM Location: One Nineteen West Main 119 West Main St, La Grange, KY 40031 DAY 2 - Tuesday, November 26th, 2013 Stop #1 Time: Tuesday, November 26th, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM Location: Bray Orchards 2580 Highway 42 W Bedford, KY 40006 Stop #2 Time: Tuesday, November 26th, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Location: Our Best Restaurant 5728 Smithfield Rd Smithfield, KY 40068 Stop #3 Time: Tuesday, November 26th, 12:50 PM – 1:50 PM Location: The Smith House 1640 Highway 22 E Owenton, KY 40359 *Media availabilities with Rep. Thomas Massie will be held following each event. *Constituent inquiries should be dir… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://halrogers.house.gov/press-releases?ID=88057D36-C99F-4FB4-B51A-39D1393A327E | 1000 Kentuckians Signed Up for SOAR Summit | 2013-11-21 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | KY | Harold Rogers | R000395 | halrogers.house.gov | legacy | Kentuckians continue to sign up in droves for next month's SOAR: Shaping Our Appalachian Region Summit, an effort spearheaded by Gov. Steve Beshear and U.S. Representative Harold Hal Rogers to focus on the future success of southern and eastern Kentucky. More than 1,000 people have now registered for the event, which will be held on Monday, Dec. 9 at the East Kentucky Expo Center in Pikeville. The SOAR Summit is open to any individual who cares about Kentucky's Appalachian region and is willing to share new ideas and recommendations about how to move the region forward. Participation is free, but registration is required athttps://kydlgweb.ky.gov. Kentuckians can also participate in SOAR by following the latest updates through social media: Like the Official SOAR Facebook page athttps://www.facebook.com/ShapingOurAppalachianRegionand follow SOAR on Twitter@SOAR_EKY, using the hashtags #SOAR and #SOARSummit. Gov. Beshear, U.S. Rep. Rogers, Senate President Robert Stivers, House Speaker Greg Stumbo and other leaders announced plans for the summit last month. The Rural Policy Research Institute (RUPRI), a national policy institute dedicated to fostering solutions to the challenges facing rural regions, will facilitate discussions at the Dec. 9 event. Other national agencies supporting the SOAR effort include the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development and the Appalachian Regional Commission. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://paul.senate.gov?p=video&id=1042 | Sen. Paul Appears On the Record with Greta Van Susteren- November 20, 2013 | 2013-11-21 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | KY | Rand Paul | P000603 | paul.senate.gov | legacy | Services for Kentucky It is an absolute honor to represent the people of Kentucky in the United States Senate. One of my responsibilities is to assist individuals with federal agencies. As a resident of Kentucky, you may contact my State Office in Bowling Green at (270) 782-8303 to receive help with any federal government agency. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://paul.senate.gov?p=video&id=1043 | Sen. Paul Appears on CNN to Discuss Nuclear Option- November 21, 2013 | 2013-11-21 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | KY | Rand Paul | P000603 | paul.senate.gov | legacy | Services for Kentucky It is an absolute honor to represent the people of Kentucky in the United States Senate. One of my responsibilities is to assist individuals with federal agencies. As a resident of Kentucky, you may contact my State Office in Bowling Green at (270) 782-8303 to receive help with any federal government agency. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140919154420/http://whitfield.house.gov/press-release/whitfield-pushes-additional-resources-help-states-combat-prescription-drug-abuse | Whitfield Pushes for Additional Resources to Help States Combat Prescription Drug Abuse | 2013-11-21 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | KY | Edward Whitfield | W000413 | web.archive.org | legacy | View Whitfield & Stack’s comments here. WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ed Whitfield (KY-01), recently pushed for the reauthorization of his bipartisan legislation, H.R. 3528, the National All Schedules Prescription Electronic Reporting (NASPER) Reauthorization Act during a House Health Subcommittee hearing entitled, “Examining Public Health Legislation to Help Local Communities.” Whitfield’s original legislation to create NASPER passed the House in 2005, but expired in 2010. “We’ve all heard the statistics associated with the prescription drug abuse epidemic and they truly are staggering,” stated Whitfield. “Drug overdose death rates in the United States have increased five-fold since 1980 and now kill more Americans than car crashes. Unfortunately, my home state of Kentucky has one of the highest death rates in the country. This is an issue that takes lives, ruins families and friendships, and is a drain on our health care system and its resources.” Originally authored by Whitfield, NASPER became law August 11, 2005, assisting states in combating prescription drug abuse through prescription drug monitoring programs, or PDMPs. In carrying out this objective, NASPER provides grants to states to establish and improve prescription drug monitoring programs. Specifically, Whitfield introduced NASPER to foster the establishment of State-administered PDMPs to ensure that health care providers have access to timely, accurate prescription history information that can be used as a tool for the early identification of patients at risk for addiction and to prevent doctor shopping. Dr. Steven Stack, a fellow Kentuckian from Lexington, testified at the hearing about the importance of PDMPs and the need to pass H.R. 3528 and see that the NASPER program is fully funded. HR. 3528 is currently awaiting action in the House Energy and Commerce Committee, of which Whitfield is a senior member. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.mcconnell.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?p=PressReleases&ContentRecord_id=1e709056-6791-4d53-8427-be9da9dd0547 | Senate Dems Want to Change the Subject from Obamacare to Nuclear Option | 2013-11-21 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | KY | Mitch McConnell | M000355 | www.mcconnell.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the Senate Democrats’ attempt to focus on changing Senate rules rather than addressing the consequences of Obamacare: “Over the past several weeks, the American people have been witness to one of the most breathtaking indictments of big-government liberalism in memory. And I’m not just talking about a web site. “I’m talking about the way in which Obamacare was forced on the public by an administration and a Democrat-led Congress that we now know was willing to do and say just about anything to pass it into law. “The President and his Democrat allies were so determined to force their vision of health care on the public that they assured them up and down that they wouldn’t lose the plans they had, that they’d save money instead of losing it, and that they’d be able to keep using the doctors and hospitals they were already using. “But of course now we know that rhetoric just doesn’t match reality. “And the stories we’re hearing on a near-daily basis now range from heartbreaking to comic. “Just yesterday I saw a story about a guy getting a letter in the mail saying his dog had qualified for insurance under Obamacare. So yeah, I’d probably be running for the exits too if I had supported this law. “I’d be looking to change the subject just as Senate Democrats have been doing with their threats of going nuclear and changing the Senate rules on nominations. If I were a senator from Oregon, which hasn’t enrolled a single person yet for its Obamacare exchange, I would probably want to shift the focus too. “But here’s the problem with this latest distraction. It doesn’t distract people from Obamacare. It reminds them of it. It reminds them of all the broken promises. It reminds them of the power grab. It reminds them of the way Democrats set up one set of rules for themselves and another for everybody else. “It’s basically the same debate. “And rather than distract people from Obamacare, it onl… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://paul.senate.gov?p=video&id=1041 | Sen. Paul Appears on CNN's Out Front with Erin Burnett- November 19, 2013 | 2013-11-20 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | KY | Rand Paul | P000603 | paul.senate.gov | legacy | Services for Kentucky It is an absolute honor to represent the people of Kentucky in the United States Senate. One of my responsibilities is to assist individuals with federal agencies. As a resident of Kentucky, you may contact my State Office in Bowling Green at (270) 782-8303 to receive help with any federal government agency. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140221001350/http://www.paul.senate.gov/?p=press_release&id=1044 | Senators: Congress Should Vote on Keeping Troops in Afghanistan Past 2014 | 2013-11-20 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | KY | Rand Paul | P000603 | web.archive.org | legacy | Washington, DC - Today, Senators Rand Paul (R-KY), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Mike Lee (R-UT), Ron Wyden (D-OR), Jon Tester (D-MT), and Mark Begich (D-AK) introduced an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) urging Congressional approval as a condition for any American troop presence in Afghanistan past 2014. The Administration is reportedly negotiating an agreement that could keep as many as 10,000 American troops in Afghanistan for another ten years. "It is long past time to end the longest war in American history and bring our sons and daughters home," Senator Merkley said. "The American people deserve to weigh in and Congress should vote before we decide to commit massive resources and thousands of troops to another decade in Afghanistan. These are resources that could be used here at home creating jobs, improving education, and cutting the deficit." "With our military involvement in Afghanistan winding down, it is vital for the elected representatives of the American people to approve or disapprove of further involvement past the 2014 timeline," Senator Lee said. "This amendment protects the democratic rights of the American people to shape our foreign and military policy." "When Congress authorized the war in Afghanistan it was not intended to last forever," Senator Wyden said. "It has now become the longest war in American history. If the president believes there are compelling national security reasons to require a U.S. military presence in Afghanistan after 2014 he should come to Congress and make that case." "After spending over a decade at war in Afghanistan, it is time to transition our troops home," Senator Paul said. "This bipartisan amendment reinforces the fact that the president needs to consult the American people and their representatives in Congress before increasing our troop involvement in Afghanistan." "After over a decade of war and thousands of American casualties, we need to focus on supporting our veterans and doing some nation-building here at home," Senator Tester sa… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140919154445/http://whitfield.house.gov/press-release/whitfield-fellow-committee-leaders-request-withdrawal-epa%E2%80%99s-proposed-power-plant | Whitfield, Fellow Committee Leaders Request Withdrawal of EPA’s Proposed Power Plant Standards Citing Prohibition Under Energy Policy Act | 2013-11-20 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | KY | Edward Whitfield | W000413 | web.archive.org | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ed Whitfield (KY-01), Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Energy and Power, joined with fellow House Energy and Commerce Committee leaders to write to Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Gina McCarthy expressing concerns regarding EPA’s proposed greenhouse gas New Source Performance Standards for new power plants that would require the installation of carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies that are not commercially viable. The members believe the proposed standards go beyond the scope of the EPA’s legal authority and are requesting the proposed rule be withdrawn. EPA is proposing standards pursuant to Section 111 of the Clean Air Act, which provides that emissions standards must be achievable using “adequately demonstrated” technologies. EPA maintains that CCS technologies for coal-fired power plants have been “adequately demonstrated” based on three government-funded projects under construction or planned that are receiving assistance under the Department of Energy’s Clean Coal Power Initiative (CCPI) and one other small-scale Canadian government-funded project. EPA Acting Assistant Administrator Janet McCabe confirmed the agency uses these projects as the basis for its determination during questioning at last week’s Energy and Power Subcommittee hearing. While EPA is using these projects to justify its proposed standards, the Energy Policy Act of 2005 prohibits EPA from considering technology used at CCPI projects as being “adequately demonstrated” for purposes of Section 111 of the Clean Air Act. Based on these facts, the committee leaders concluded, “Under these provisions of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, EPA’s consideration of CCPI projects to determine that CCS for coal-fired power plants is ‘adequately demonstrated’ is prohibited.” In the letter to McCarthy, House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI), Chairman Emeritus Joe Barton (R-TX), Energy and Power Subcommittee Chairman Ed Whitfield (R-KY), and subcommittee Vice Chairman Steve Scali… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.mcconnell.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?p=PressReleases&ContentRecord_id=1b7b35a7-4b4f-4fa1-b44a-e788074614f9 | Obamacare: Predictions Coming True | 2013-11-20 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | KY | Mitch McConnell | M000355 | www.mcconnell.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the predictable consequences of Obamacare: “In recent weeks, we’ve seen a lot of handwringing on the other side of the aisle over Obamacare, a little shock here, a little dismay there, and more than a little feigned outrage. “What we haven’t seen, of course, is anything even approaching a good answer as to why the President told the American people one thing and did the other. Or a solution to the national crisis of millions of Americans — some with very serious medical conditions — heading into the holiday season having just been told they will lose their health care plans. “The folks who voted for this law and the President whose name it bears did everything they could to keep these folks in the dark about the realities of Obamacare for more than three years. “But the problems we’re seeing shouldn’t come as news to anyone – least of all our Democrat friends. “Because what we’ve seen are the utterly predictable consequences of Obamacare. “And the fact is, a lot of folks warned about these kinds of consequences coming to pass. But the President’s political machine just steamrolled anybody who spoke up. They laughed it all off. Dismissed everyone else as naysayers and cynics. “When all the while they basically knew we were right. “Countless independent experts, health-care professionals, and insurance authorities across the country all warned about what we’re seeing now. “And so did many of us. “If only the Democrats who run Washington had listened. “But the President needed their votes for a bill he hoped would define his legacy, so they gambled that their constituents would just learn to live with Obamacare and forget the false promises. “In other words, Washington Democrats were specifically warned about the kinds of consequences we’re seeing and they voted for Obamacare anyway. “Republicans repeatedly warned about Americans losing their health plans. Repeatedly. “We repeatedly… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://yarmuth.house.gov/press/hearing-personal-health-information-more-secure-under-aca/ | Hearing: Personal Health Information More Secure Under ACA | 2013-11-20 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Democrat | House | KY | John Yarmuth | Y000062 | yarmuth.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON During a House Energy and Commerce Committee hearing on the Affordable Care Act yesterday, Congressman John Yarmuth (KY-3) questioned Deputy Chief Information Officer Henry Chao of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services about the security of users' personal information on the new health insurance exchanges. Chao explained that Americans' personal health information is far more secure under the new law than it was in the old insurance system: Rep. Yarmuth:Are people who are working with the exchange now subject to or vulnerable to more breach of their privacy than they were under the prior system, when the insurance companies had pages and pages and pages of health information, including every doctor they had ever visited, every prescription they had ever taken, every medical procedure they had undergone over a certain period of time? Would you say there was much more vulnerability under that system than there would be under the federal exchange? Mr. Chao:Much more so, because so much more personal information including health information was involved in that process. CLICK THE IMAGE TO WATCH THE FULL EXCHANGE: | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://paul.senate.gov?p=video&id=1039 | Sen. Paul Appears on Fox's Special Report with Bret Baier- November 18, 2013 | 2013-11-19 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | KY | Rand Paul | P000603 | paul.senate.gov | legacy | Services for Kentucky It is an absolute honor to represent the people of Kentucky in the United States Senate. One of my responsibilities is to assist individuals with federal agencies. As a resident of Kentucky, you may contact my State Office in Bowling Green at (270) 782-8303 to receive help with any federal government agency. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20131209210159/http://www.paul.senate.gov/?p=news&id=1038 | Click HERE To Tell Rand Your Obamacare Story | 2013-11-19 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | KY | Rand Paul | P000603 | web.archive.org | legacy | Skip to Content Home About Rand About Kentucky Issues Services News … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140104103859/http://www.paul.senate.gov:80/?p=press_release&id=1040 | Sens. Paul, Heller and Rep. Amodei Introduce Endangered Species Management Self-Determination Act | 2013-11-19 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | KY | Rand Paul | P000603 | web.archive.org | legacy | Skip to Content Home About Rand About Kentucky Issues Services News … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140919155457/http://whitfield.house.gov/press-release/whitfield-statement-recent-paradise-plant-decision | Whitfield Statement on Recent Paradise Plant Decision | 2013-11-19 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | KY | Edward Whitfield | W000413 | web.archive.org | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ed Whitfield (KY-01), Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Energy and Power, today released the following statement in response to the Tennessee Valley Authority Board voting to close down units one and two of the Paradise Fossil Plant and to replace them with natural gas turbines. “The Paradise Fossil Plant is the latest casualty in President Obama’s assault on coal and affordable energy. This is completely unacceptable, and unfortunately, the President is making true on a campaign promise that if he was elected, he would bankrupt the coal industry. “As the Chairman of the House Energy and Power Subcommittee, I will continue fighting back against the overzealous regulations of the President and his Environmental Protection Agency. It is also important for the Senate to act. “I will work with Senators McConnell and Paul to do all we can stop President Obama and his EPA at every turn because America's energy future and economic prosperity are too important not to act. I will also continue supporting bipartisan solutions like the proposed bill that I drafted with Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia that would stop the President’s attempts to unilaterally bankrupt the coal industry. “This is an important issue that affects Kentucky’s livelihood. It is worthy of a public debate, and I will continue fighting for that debate on behalf of Kentuckians.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.mcconnell.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?p=PressReleases&ContentRecord_id=4663f351-2fc1-4bf4-9533-605f55706f21 | High Risk Insurance Pool Enrollees Losing Coverage Because of Obamacare | 2013-11-19 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | KY | Mitch McConnell | M000355 | www.mcconnell.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding cancelled insurance policies as a result of Obamacare: “Over the past few weeks, we’ve seen vivid, painful confirmation of the predictions that many of us made about Obamacare. “Most notable among them, perhaps, was that the President’s oft-repeated promise ‘If you like your plan, you keep it,’ just couldn’t be true. “This was always what Democrats thought they had to tell the American people in order to muscle Obamacare into law. They knew it wouldn’t work otherwise. They knew the truth would not sell. And that’s all coming out now. “But we’re also now learning a lot of other very unsettling things about this law. “Like the fact that a lot of things that were working well in our health care system are now being thrown out for no good reason. “By the same people who brought you the Obamacare website. “High-risk pools are a good example. “About three dozen states set up these kinds of pools to insure Americans with serious medical conditions, such as those suffering from diabetes and heart disease. “High-risk pools have often proven successful and popular among the communities they serve. They currently provide insurance to hundreds of thousands of Americans, including thousands of Kentuckians, nearly all of them with pre-existing conditions…the very people the law was supposed to help. “These folks benefit from this coverage and many want to keep it. “Unfortunately, that will no longer be possible under Obamacare. “Nearly all of them will lose their coverage at the end of the year. “Just like millions of other Americans across the country, folks who like the coverage they have in these high risk pools — and remember, I’m talking about some of the most vulnerable people in our society — are now discovering that they won’t be able to keep it either. “Despite what the President told us again and again and again. “As it turns out, the folks who rammed this law through Congress think… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.mcconnell.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?p=PressReleases&ContentRecord_id=095385be-81ce-429f-be28-d63ae35e3c26 | Senate Democrats Try to Change the Subject Again | 2013-11-18 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | KY | Mitch McConnell | M000355 | www.mcconnell.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding Senate Democrats’ effort to focus on D.C. Circuit Court nominations rather than the failings of Obamacare: “As I noted last week, despite the repeated promises of President Obama, millions of people are losing their health insurance—health insurance they very much liked and were assured they could keep. It has been reported that so far, 3.5 million Americans have lost their health insurance under Obamacare. That includes over a quarter million people in Kentucky, a third of a million people in Florida, and almost a million people in California. “This is a serious problem that the President and Congressional Democrats need to do something about. Unfortunately, they appear to be relying on half-measures and creative accounting, not real solutions. “For example, we learned over the weekend that the Administration’s goal is to have the website serve only 80% of users, which is probably why our Democratic colleagues want to spend 100% of their time discussing other subjects. Which brings us to the vote we will have today. “For the third time in this work period, the Majority will have the Senate vote on yet another nominee to the D.C. Circuit. This is not because that court needs more judges. It’s the least busy court in the country. “In fact, it is far less busy now than it was when Senate Democrats pocket-filibustered President Bush’s nominee to that court, Peter Keisler, for two years, and this is according to our Democratic colleagues’ own standards. “Our colleagues are having the Senate spend time on this because doing so furthers their twin political goals. First, to quote a Member of the Democratic leadership, to ‘fill up’ that court because the President’s agenda, according to an Administration ally, ‘runs through the D.C. Circuit.’ “Second, ‘to divert as much attention as possible from the problem-plagued Obamacare rollout at this formative stage of the 2014 campaign,’ ac… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://barr.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/barr-statement-on-tva-announcement | Barr Statement on TVA Announcement | 2013-11-15 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | KY | Andy Barr | B001282 | barr.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON - Congressman Barr released the following statement closure or conversion to natural gas of eight coal-fired power units in the southeast, including three in Kentucky: "I was disappointed to learn that the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) announced the closure or conversion to natural gas of eight coal-fired power units in the southeast, including three in Kentucky. Three of the four units at the Paradise Fossil Plant in Drakesboro, Kentucky are to be replaced by a natural gas plant as part of TVA’s new initiative to reduce coal’s share of the Authority’s power portfolio from 38 percent – in line with coal’s share of the nation’s electricity generation – to just 20 percent over the next decade. According to the Kentucky Coal Association, the Paradise Fossil Plant burnt 6.15 million tons of mostly Kentucky coal last year, indirectly supporting many of the 13,000 Kentuckians employed in the coal industry and paying over $13.19 million in taxes to Muhlenberg County. The TVA acknowledges this decision will impact 200 of the 400 jobs there with layoffs or reassignments, likely reducing the local tax base. "The TVA moved forward with this decision despite a letter from seven Kentucky legislators, which I was proud to join, urging TVA to allow Paradise to keep burning Kentucky coal. This latest action demonstrates that the assault on the way of life in our Commonwealth’s coal fields is not limited to the regulations of the EPA, but extends across the executive branch of the federal government. I will continue to fight these economically ruinous policies designed to keep Kentucky from mining, burning, or exporting our nation’s most abundant natural energy resource." | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://barr.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/barr-supports-kentucky-bid-to-return-world-equestrian-games-to-lexington | Barr Supports Kentucky Bid to Return World Equestrian Games to Lexington | 2013-11-15 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | KY | Andy Barr | B001282 | barr.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON - Congressman Andy Barr expressed support for Kentucky's effort to return the FEI World Equestrian Games to Lexington in 2018: “I am pleased that Kentucky has submitted a bid to return the FEI World Equestrian Games to Lexington. The 2010 Games were an all-around success - for the sport, its fans and for the hosts. The International Equestrian Federation should have incredible confidence in the ability of the Kentucky Horse Park to repeat as a world-class venue. Despite a challenging economy, the support from the community and the tremendous commitment delivered by sponsor Alltech ensured that everything came together for equestrian’s greatest event. “Hosting the games would be an honor for Lexington, bringing a substantial economic impact to the region. The 2010 Games generated more than $200 million in Kentucky, including more than $45 million in wages supporting over 3,000 jobs. Lexington youth benefited from the opportunity to meet competitors and fans from around the world. “I fully support the bid, and pledge any assistance my office can provide.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://guthrie.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=24&itemid=1370 | Guthrie Supports Effort to Keep Existing Health Plans, Shares Obamacare Stories from Kentuckians | 2013-11-15 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | KY | Brett Guthrie | G000558 | guthrie.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) today voted in support of H.R. 3350, the “Keep Your Health Plan Act of 2013.” “I have heard from countless Kentuckians who have received cancellation notices for their existing health care plans,” said Congressman Guthrie. “President Obama told Americans for years that if they liked their health care plan, they could keep it. That is clearly not the case.” Congressman Guthrie is an original co-sponsor of H.R. 3350, which would allow insurance plans currently on the individual market to continue to be offered in 2014. “This week I shared the stories of four residents of Kentucky’s Second District who faced skyrocketing premiums or cancelled plans. These Kentuckians – and millions of Americans just like them – are looking for answers,” said Congressman Guthrie. “H.R. 3350 seeks to help the millions of Americans who have seen their current plans canceled. The American people were told repeatedly that if they liked their plan, they could keep it. House Republicans today are trying to honor that promise.” -------------------- Watch Congressman Guthrie’s remarks on the House floor here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://halrogers.house.gov/press-releases?ID=1F1D7756-9244-4093-BADF-5DDEE7FAC037 | Rogers Votes For Kentuckians to "Keep Your Health Plan" | 2013-11-15 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | KY | Harold Rogers | R000395 | halrogers.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC --U.S. Rep. Harold "Hal" Rogers (KY-05) applauds passage of the "Keep Your Health Plan Act of 2013" (H.R. 3350), an effort that won bipartisan support in the U.S. House of Representatives after hearing from hundreds of thousands of people who now face losing their healthcare plans due to ObamaCare. Nearly 300,000 Kentuckians alone have received notice of cancellation from their insurance providers. Rogers co-sponsored the bill to allow providers to continue to offer health insurance plans that individuals and families currently have through 2014. "Today, thousands of Kentucky mailboxes are filled with insurance cancellation notices. It's time to relieve Americans from being forced to find new healthcare coverage options as a result of multiple broken promises from the Obama Administration," said Rogers. "Even after admitting you can't keep your health care plan as promised, the President has threatened to veto this bill to fix it. None-the-less this bipartisan effort speaks loudly for people across the country who want to keep the coverage they have trusted year after year. I strongly urge the Senate and the President to listen to the outcry from Americans and move quickly to pass this legislation." Earlier this week, former President Bill Clinton said, "I personally believe even if it takes a change in the law, the President should honor the commitment to the federal government made to those people and let them keep what they got." In fact, Section 1251 of the Affordable Care and Patient Protection Act (ACA) states that nothing in this Act (or an amendment made by this Act) shall be construed to require that an individual terminate coverage under a group health plan or health insurance in which such individual was enrolled on the date of enactment of this Act. Congressman Rogers has repeatedly voted to repeal ObamaCare altogether. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://paul.senate.gov?p=press_release&id=1036 | Senate Passes Resolution Calling for the Release of Pastor Abedini | 2013-11-15 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | KY | Rand Paul | P000603 | paul.senate.gov | legacy | Services for Kentucky It is an absolute honor to represent the people of Kentucky in the United States Senate. One of my responsibilities is to assist individuals with federal agencies. As a resident of Kentucky, you may contact my State Office in Bowling Green at (270) 782-8303 to receive help with any federal government agency. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140919155525/http://whitfield.house.gov/press-release/whitfield-votes-allow-all-americans-keep-their-health-care | Whitfield Votes to Allow All Americans to Keep Their Health Care | 2013-11-15 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | KY | Edward Whitfield | W000413 | web.archive.org | legacy | 5 million Americans risk losing their health care plan as a result of Obamacare WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ed Whitfield (KY-01), Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Energy and Power, today voted for H.R. 3350, the Keep Your Health Plan Act. H.R. 3350 allows health insurers to offer in 2014 those health insurance plans currently available in the individual market. Over 5 million Americans have been notified that they will have their current health care plans cancelled as a result of Obamacare. “President Obama has repeatedly made the statement that if you like your health care then you can keep it,” stated Whitfield. “As we now know, that is not the case, and over five million people have already received their cancelation notices. This legislation creates a pathway for Americans to keep their current health care plans, just as the President has promised.” H.R. 3350 allows people to keep their current health insurance plans for an additional year. Specifically, the bill allows health insurance companies in the individual market to continue to offer health policies that were in effect as of Jan. 1, 2013, even if they don't meet minimum coverage requirements set by Obamacare. The legislation is designed in response to President Barack Obama’s broken “if you like it, you can keep it” promise. On October 28, NBC reported that the administration has known for years it could not keep this promise. According to the report, 50 to 75 percent of Americans who purchase insurance in the individual market can expect to receive a cancellation letter or the equivalent over the next year. H.R. 3350 passed with bipartisan support by a vote of 261 to 157. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://barr.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/barr-shares-melody-s-story-we-are-more-likely-to-go-without-coverage | Barr Shares Melody’s Story: "We are more likely to go without coverage” because of Obamacare | 2013-11-14 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | KY | Andy Barr | B001282 | barr.house.gov | legacy | On November 14, Congressman Andy Barr spoke on the House floor about the need to allow Americans who liked their health care plans to keep them. Barr shared Melody's story about how she and her family lost their current healthcare policies and will now go without healthcare coverage because Obamacare. Full Transcript: Mr. Speaker, For the last four years, President Obama repeatedly promised the American people that, 'if you like your health care plan, you can keep it.' But for Melody in Lexington, Kentucky, that's simply not true. Melody received a notice that her healthcare plan was no longer good enough under Obamacare. And when Melody looked into options for new insurance, like so many other Americans, she found out that her family of three's insurance costs would go up by 250 percent and their deductible would increase by $2,000. Melody told me, "We do not qualify for any premium assistance, even though we are a family of three living on a single income. We are more likely to go without healthcare coverage because our premiums are going to cost more per year than we would wind up spending on medical expenses without insurance." Mr. Speaker, this is not about politics. This is about real people in our districts that are being harmed by Obamacare. The American people don't need apologies. They don't need temporary administrative waivers. They need permanent solutions that will protect hardworking Americans from the coverage cancellations, loss of access to doctors and premium spikes. It's time for President Obama to keep his promise and allow Americans who liked their health care plans to keep them. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://paul.senate.gov?p=video&id=1033 | Sen. Paul Appears on Fox's Hannity- November 14, 2013 | 2013-11-14 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | KY | Rand Paul | P000603 | paul.senate.gov | legacy | Services for Kentucky It is an absolute honor to represent the people of Kentucky in the United States Senate. One of my responsibilities is to assist individuals with federal agencies. As a resident of Kentucky, you may contact my State Office in Bowling Green at (270) 782-8303 to receive help with any federal government agency. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20131114215114/http://www.paul.senate.gov/?p=video&id=1034 | SENATE FLOOR: Sen. Rand Paul Speaks Out Against Obamacare - November 14, 2013 | 2013-11-14 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | KY | Rand Paul | P000603 | web.archive.org | legacy | Skip to Content Home About Rand About Kentucky Issues Services News … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20131115024112/http://paul.senate.gov/?p=press_release&id=1035 | Sen. Paul Speaks Out Against Insurance Cancellations | 2013-11-14 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | KY | Rand Paul | P000603 | web.archive.org | legacy | Skip to Content Home About Rand About Kentucky Issues Services News … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140314060443/http://whitfield.house.gov/press-release/statement-senators-mcconnell-and-paul-and-congressman-ed-whitfield-paducah-doe-site | Statement from Senators McConnell and Paul and Congressman Ed Whitfield on Paducah DOE Site | 2013-11-14 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | KY | Edward Whitfield | W000413 | web.archive.org | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Kentucky Senators Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul and Congressman Ed Whitfield (KY-01) today released the following statement regarding Department of Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz’s update to the delegation on the Paducah Department of Energy Site. “Our Paducah community has long endured the hardships associated with uranium enrichment at the Paducah DOE site. When it became clear that the Gaseous Diffusion Plant would ultimately be closing, we aggressively sought out partners with Paducah’s best interests in mind. That is why we have been placing constant pressure on the Department of Energy to select a plan through DOE’s competitive ‘request for offers’ process that will enable future development in Paducah. “To that end, we are encouraged by Secretary Moniz’s comments today that using DOE’s depleted uranium assets for development in Paducah ‘remains a very important criteria’ to the Department of Energy as they finalize their decision on the request for offers process. “The people of Paducah deserve stability and certainty, which is why we are pleased by Secretary Moniz’s comments today confirming that a final decision is coming soon. We expect DOE to make its decision shortly.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140919155556/http://whitfield.house.gov/press-release/whitfield%E2%80%99s-subcommittee-reviews-epa%E2%80%99s-unworkable-power-plant-proposal-and-bipartisan | Whitfield’s Subcommittee Reviews EPA’s Unworkable Power Plant Proposal and Bipartisan Legislative Solution | 2013-11-14 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | KY | Edward Whitfield | W000413 | web.archive.org | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC – The Subcommittee on Energy and Power, chaired by Rep. Ed Whitfield (KY-01), today held a hearing to discuss EPA’s proposed greenhouse gas standards for new power plants and draft legislation authored by Chairman Whitfield and Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV). The bipartisan draft offers an alternative to these unworkable standards as well as EPA’s planned regulations for existing power plants. “The regulation at issue today, the proposed greenhouse gas standards for new power plants, may well be the most damaging one yet in the agency’s all-out attack on one of our nation’s most affordable, reliable energy sources, coal,” said Whitfield. Whitfield and Manchin authored their legislation in response to EPA’s proposed regulation that would require new coal plants to use carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies that are not yet commercially viable, effectively banning new coal-fired generation in the United States. The legislation allows coal to remain part of America’s energy mix, requiring EPA to set standards for new plants that are actually achievable and based on proven technologies. It also provides that Congress set the effective date for EPA’s planned greenhouse gas rules for existing plants. Tony Campbell, President and CEO of East Kentucky Power Cooperative, explained the importance of coal-fired generation to providing affordable and reliable electricity to consumers and businesses. He lent his support to the Whitfield-Manchin solution, saying, “This bipartisan bill is badly needed to ensure EPA does not promulgate a rule that jeopardizes the country’s energy future, puts electricity reliability at risk, and severely harms the economy.” Members of the subcommittee pressed EPA Acting Assistant Administrator Janet McCabe on the feasibility of CCS technology that would be required to meet the agency’s proposed standards. McCabe suggested that four plants using the technology are currently under construction or planned, but she conceded that none have reached completion and all the projects hav… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140919155703/http://whitfield.house.gov/press-release/whitfield-manchin-bipartisan-plan-protect-all-above-energy-strategy | Whitfield & Manchin: Bipartisan plan to protect an "all-of-the-above" energy strategy | 2013-11-14 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | KY | Edward Whitfield | W000413 | web.archive.org | legacy | By Rep. Ed Whitfield (R-KY) and Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) The United States has a good story to tell. Over the last decade we have seen a boom in American energy production that has been a game-changer for the U.S. economy. Private sector innovation and advanced technologies have transformed our energy landscape, given birth to an American manufacturing renaissance, and spurred the creation of hundreds of thousands of jobs. But there is another news story about to catch fire that threatens to change the rules of the game in a different way—the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) sweeping regulatory agenda, which stands to bring America’s energy revolution and economic recovery to a screeching halt. EPA is moving forward with a stream of costly regulations that will significantly change the future of energy production and consumption in this country and put an end to the promise of a true “all-of-the-above” energy strategy. EPA has proposed standards for new power plants that are so extreme they would effectively eliminate coal as a source of future electricity generation in America. The rule requires the adoption of costly capture and storage (CCS) technologies that are not yet commercially viable, essentially setting a standard that is impossible to meet. No other country in the world has adopted such an extreme position. All of America’s resources – coal, natural gas, nuclear, and renewables – play a critical role in keeping American electricity affordable and reliable, and a diverse energy portfolio is critical to maintaining America’s competitive advantage. But if EPA's rule for new plants is allowed to move forward as written, American consumers and businesses will be denied the benefits afforded by coal, which provides nearly 40 percent of the nation with affordable and reliable electricity. EPA’s proposed standard for new power plants is only the first of many greenhouse gas regulations to be proposed by the agency. Next in the queue, and perhaps the most impactful, are greenhouse gas rules for existi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.mcconnell.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?p=PressReleases&ContentRecord_id=89f57a80-2c5e-4c68-88e5-a455617dd573 | Senate Republicans Highlight the Adverse Effects of Obamacare on Consumers | 2013-11-14 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | KY | Mitch McConnell | M000355 | www.mcconnell.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell joined Senate Republicans on the Senate floor to discuss the negative consequences of Obamacare: “By now, I’m sure every member in this chamber has received countless letters, and emails, and phone calls from the millions of Americans who have been hurt by Obamacare. “I recently saw a press release from the Senior Senator from California saying that she’s heard from more than 30,000 constituents facing skyrocketing costs or cancelled plans. “Each story is unique. Each story is important. “And that’s why, this morning, Senate Republicans will share some of those stories…to put a human face to those who’ve suffered as a result of Democrats’ decision to force this law on our country. “I’ll start off with James Dotson, a constituent of mine from Owensboro. James has Type 2 Diabetes; he recently got a letter informing him that his high-risk pool coverage would expire next month. He says a replacement plan on the Obamacare exchange will cause his premiums to spike from $676 to more than $1,000 a month. And here’s the question he asked me: ‘Where [are] the savings that the Democrats…promised 3 years ago?’ “James’ story is another reminder why it’s time for Democrats to work with us – to repeal this law and start over with bipartisan reform. “James is counting on them, and so are millions of others across the country suffering under this law.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.mcconnell.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?p=PressReleases&ContentRecord_id=f86d99df-a27c-493f-b61b-8c870d681105 | McConnell Statement on the President’s Obamacare ‘Fix’ | 2013-11-14 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | KY | Mitch McConnell | M000355 | www.mcconnell.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell issued the following statement regarding the President’s belated response to the millions who’ve lost their health plans as a result of Obamacare: “President Obama’s announcement doesn’t even come close to fixing the problems that so many Americans are facing right now as a result of cancelled health care plans and skyrocketing premiums. But, it does represent the clearest acknowledgment yet that his oft-repeated pledge ‘if you like your plan, you can keep it’ was false all along. What makes this admission even worse is the fact that it was prompted not by the heartbreaking stories of millions of Americans, but by the private pleadings of a handful of endangered Democrats. Americans are becoming increasingly aware of the fact Obamacare is broken beyond repair. The only ‘fix’ is full repeal followed by step-by-step, patient-centered reforms that drive down costs and that Americans actually want.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://yarmuth.house.gov/press/statement-on-white-house-plan-for-canceled-policies/ | Statement on White House Plan for Canceled Policies | 2013-11-14 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Democrat | House | KY | John Yarmuth | Y000062 | yarmuth.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Today, Congressman John Yarmuth (KY-3) issued the following statement in support of the Obama Administration's proposal to address insurance companies' cancellations of certain policies for consumers in the individual and small-group insurance markets: In some cases, the grandfathering provision of the Affordable Care Act did not protect consumers from insurance companies' decisions to cancel policies, and this change will help fix that, Congressman Yarmuth said. At the same time, consumers should know that those policies do not guarantee them the new protections the law offers, meaning they could still be denied insurance renewal because of a pre-existing condition, face medical bankruptcy due to annual and lifetime limits, or face higher premiums because of their gender or health status. This fix guarantees that nothing in the law will require an insurance company to change any policy it is currently offering. However, as with the previous grandfathering provision, the federal government cannot force an insurance company to sell a policy if it chooses not to. The President's proposal would allow insurers to offer consumers the option to renew their 2013 health plans for 2014, without change.If insurers choose to continue offering those plans, they would be required to notify enrollees that they can purchase coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace, where they may qualify for tax credits and premium support to help cover the cost of insurance. More than four out of five currently uninsured Kentuckians are eligible for reduced premiums under the law. As of November 8, nearly 41,000 Kentuckians had enrolled in new health coverage through kynect, the state's new insurance marketplace. Insurers must also tell consumers which new protections they are forfeiting by renewing their old plans. Prior to enactment of the Affordable Care Act, more than 60 percent of all U.S. bankruptcies were a result of illness and medical bills, and nearly 80 percent of those who filed for medical … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://halrogers.house.gov/press-releases?ID=270F70D6-1423-4866-9BC9-6C5E35AEDED7 | 600 Kentuckians Already Signed Up for SOAR Summit | 2013-11-13 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | KY | Harold Rogers | R000395 | halrogers.house.gov | legacy | FRANKFORT Ky. (Nov. 13, 2013) Kentuckians who care about the future of southern and eastern Kentucky are responding to the call from Gov. Steve Beshear, U.S. Representative Hal Rogers and other leaders to participate in an effort to focus on the future success of the region. Already 600 people have registered for the Dec. 9 summit titled Shaping our Appalachian Region' (SOAR), to be held at the Eastern Kentucky Exposition Center in Pikeville. We know the people who live and work hard in this region are eager to help shape its economic future, and to provide the ideas needed to overcome both short-term and long-term challenges, Gov. Beshear said. So this overwhelming response is gratifying, but not surprising. We want folks to know that every voice will be heard at this summit, whether by submitting an idea electronically or through face-to-face interactions, said Congressman Rogers. The urgency for more jobs is overwhelming, as even more eastern Kentucky coal mines announced layoffs last week. It's time to get to work, so it's encouraging to see our people are ready to pitch in on December 9th." Registration remains open for anyone who wants to contribute a voice or vision for strategies to transform the region, build on its strengths and overcome obstacles to success. The summit is open to any Kentuckian with an interest in participating, and is completely free. Register athttps://kydlgweb.ky.gov. Gov. Beshear, U.S. Rep. Rogers, Senate President Robert Stivers, House Speaker Greg Stumbo and other leaders announced plans for the summit last month. The Rural Policy Research Institute (RUPRI), a national policy institute dedicated to fostering public dialogue and solutions to the challenges facing rural regions and communities, will help facilitate discussions at the SOAR Summit. Other national and regional agencies supporting the SOAR effort include the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development and the Appalachian Regional Commission. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://paul.senate.gov?p=press_release&id=1031 | Sen. Paul Asks DHS Nominee Johnson: Do You Think the Fourth Amendment Applies to My Visa Purchases? | 2013-11-13 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | KY | Rand Paul | P000603 | paul.senate.gov | legacy | Services for Kentucky It is an absolute honor to represent the people of Kentucky in the United States Senate. One of my responsibilities is to assist individuals with federal agencies. As a resident of Kentucky, you may contact my State Office in Bowling Green at (270) 782-8303 to receive help with any federal government agency. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20131114032744/http://www.paul.senate.gov/?p=video&id=1032 | 11/13/13 - Sen. Rand Paul Questions DHS Nominee Jeh Johnson | 2013-11-13 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | KY | Rand Paul | P000603 | web.archive.org | legacy | Skip to Content Home About Rand About Kentucky Issues Services News … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.mcconnell.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?p=PressReleases&ContentRecord_id=72acda29-a7dc-4cd9-99a2-1c49f50ee3d4 | Obamacare: Broken Promises | 2013-11-13 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | KY | Mitch McConnell | M000355 | www.mcconnell.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the numerous broken promises of Obamacare: “One of the favorite pastimes of politicians in Washington is to talk about how frustrated the American people are with politicians in Washington. After the past few weeks, it’s easy to see why. “I’m talking about the President’s promise — repeated dozens of times — that if you like your health care plan, you can keep it. And the sobering realization by millions of Americans that it just wasn’t true. “Some of the top fact-checkers in the country have used terms like ‘Pants on Fire’ and ‘False’ and ‘Four Pinocchios’ to describe the claim that, under Obamacare, folks would be able to keep their plans. “In a matter of weeks, it’s gone from being one of the law’s top selling points to a national punch line. And if millions of people weren’t so frustrated and upset by it, it might be funny. But it’s not the least bit funny. “At this stage, about 50,000 folks are believed to have signed up for insurance on the federal exchange – way below Administration estimates – while at least 3.5 million Americans have lost their health coverage. “In other words, about twice as many folks have lost their insurance in the state of Idaho alone since October 1st as have obtained health insurance across the entire federal exchange. So this is a real crisis. “In my home state of Kentucky, over a quarter of a million people have lost private health care plans so far, and only about 7,000 Kentuckians have been able to obtain new private insurance under Obamacare. “If you consider that Kentucky received more than $250 million in taxpayer funds to get Obamacare up and running, that works out to about $35,000 per private insurance enrollee. That’s before taxpayer subsidies. “So we’ve thrown untold millions at this disastrous rollout and what do we have to show for it? Millions of people losing their coverage, despite assurances from the President that they’d … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.mcconnell.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?p=PressReleases&ContentRecord_id=9fb90aeb-e871-4710-a628-3d9e36ee5aed | McConnell Statement on Obamacare Enrollment Numbers | 2013-11-13 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | KY | Mitch McConnell | M000355 | www.mcconnell.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell issued the following statement regarding the Obamacare enrollment numbers and the millions who’ve lost their health plans as a result of the law: “Even with the administration’s Enron-like accounting, fewer people have signed up for Obamacare nationwide than the 280,000 who’ve already lost their plan in Kentucky as a result of Obamacare mandates. And today’s enrollment announcement will be cold comfort for the millions who’ve lost the coverage they liked and the millions more facing higher premiums. Only in Washington could placing an item in a virtual shopping cart—without even buying it—count as a sale. If private businesses used that standard, online retailers would be poised to announce their best earnings season in American history.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.mcconnell.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?p=PressReleases&ContentRecord_id=d907f7fb-0af1-499d-8320-26e80de2bfc2 | McConnell Congratulates Ford on Continued Growth at the Louisville Assembly Plant | 2013-11-13 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | KY | Mitch McConnell | M000355 | www.mcconnell.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding Ford manufacturing in Kentucky: “Ford Motor Company has a proud 100-year history of manufacturing in Kentucky. Today, the company announces a new model to be constructed in its Louisville Assembly Plant, further employing yet another generation of Kentuckians. I'd like to congratulate Ford on this development and applaud its continued excellence in manufacturing in the Commonwealth.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://yarmuth.house.gov/press/aca-opponents-would-take-us-back-to-broken-health-care-system/ | ACA Opponents Would Take Us Back to Broken Health Care System | 2013-11-13 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Democrat | House | KY | John Yarmuth | Y000062 | yarmuth.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON In a speech on the House floor this afternoon, Congressman John Yarmuth (KY-3) cited the success of kynect, Kentucky's health care exchange, while warning against a return to a broken health care system. The true danger to the more than 42,000 Kentuckians who have gained coverage under the law and the hundreds of thousands more who will is what opponents of the law are proposing in its place: A return to the broken system that failed tens of millions of Americans each year, Yarmuth said. Click on the image to view the speech. The full text of the speech: Mr. Speaker, opponents of the Affordable Care Act in Congress have spent the past few weeks reveling in the problems with the federal exchange website, Healthcare.gov. In my state of Kentucky, where we've created our own exchange, we've had tremendous success. As of last week, nearly 415,000 people had explored the website and assessed their options. More than 42,000 are now enrolled in health plans many of them for the first time. And 843 small businesses have begun applying for coverage for their employees with 309 of them already eligible to offer coverage to their workers. We are six weeks into a six-month open-enrollment period, and while the failures of the federal health care website are frustrating, they are far from fatal. The true danger to the more than 42,000 Kentuckians who have gained coverage under the law and the hundreds of thousands more who will is what opponents of the law are proposing in its place: A return to the broken system that failed tens of millions of Americans each year. Mr. Speaker, I encourage my colleagues and the American people to keep a healthy perspective. We did not enact the Affordable Care Act to launch a website. We did it to ensure every American has access to affordable, quality care. And we are on our way to that goal. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://yarmuth.house.gov/press/statement-on-new-line-at-louisville-assembly-plant/ | Statement on New Line at Louisville Assembly Plant | 2013-11-13 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Democrat | House | KY | John Yarmuth | Y000062 | yarmuth.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Congressman John Yarmuth (KY-3) issued the following statement on this morning's announcement that Ford would begin producing the new Lincoln MKC sport-utility vehicle at the Louisville Assembly Plant: Louisville is a national leader in the revitalization of American manufacturing, and Ford has been integral to our success. The addition of a new line at the Louisville Assembly Plant strengthens our community's partnership with Ford and positions us for an even stronger future. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://paul.senate.gov?p=press_release&id=1030 | Sen. Paul Addresses Cadets at The Citadel | 2013-11-12 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | KY | Rand Paul | P000603 | paul.senate.gov | legacy | Services for Kentucky It is an absolute honor to represent the people of Kentucky in the United States Senate. One of my responsibilities is to assist individuals with federal agencies. As a resident of Kentucky, you may contact my State Office in Bowling Green at (270) 782-8303 to receive help with any federal government agency. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.mcconnell.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?p=PressReleases&ContentRecord_id=1c00deef-be3c-47b2-a541-ff227ac57494 | McConnell Congratulates Archbishop Kurtz | 2013-11-12 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | KY | Mitch McConnell | M000355 | www.mcconnell.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor congratulating Archbishop Joseph Kurtz of Louisville on his election as president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops:“I’d like to Congratulate Archbishop Joseph Kurtz, the Catholic Archbishop of Louisville, on his election as president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. Archbishop Kurtz isn’t a native Kentuckian. He’s originally from Pennsylvania. But we’ve adopted him as our own since he was appointed head of the Louisville Archdiocese in June of 2007. I wish him all the best as he seeks to promote the Church’s mission in the United States. Congratulations.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.mcconnell.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?p=PressReleases&ContentRecord_id=e4adde5e-205c-4b69-b135-8d9f71f4c7bd | Senate Democrats Trying to Change the Subject from Obamacare to Judges | 2013-11-12 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | KY | Mitch McConnell | M000355 | www.mcconnell.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the Senate Democrats attempt to focus on D.C. Circuit Court nominations rather than the consequences of Obamacare:“Despite the repeated promises of President Obama, millions of people are losing their health insurance—health insurance they very much liked and were assured they could keep. It has been reported that so far, 3.5 million Americans have lost their health insurance under Obamacare. That includes over a quarter million people in Kentucky, a third of a million people in Florida, and almost a million people in California. “This is a serious problem that the President and Congressional Democrats need to do something about. The obvious answer is repeal. But in the meantime, the legislation offered by Sen. Ron Johnson would help Americans keep the plans they have and like. “If the President and Senate Democrats are serious about helping the millions of Americans who’ve unexpectedly lost their insurance over the past several weeks, then they should support it. Unfortunately, they appear ready to ignore this problem. “Rather than focusing on keeping their commitment to the American people, they are focusing on things that appeal to their base. Rather than change the law that is causing so many problems for so many, they want to change the subject. “According to one recent report, our Democratic friends want ‘to divert as much attention as possible away from the problem-plagued Obamacare rollout at this formative stage of the 2014 campaign.’ Which brings us to the vote we will have today. “We will not be voting on legislation to allow Americans to keep their health insurance if they like it, as they were promised again and again. Rather, we will be voting on a nominee to a court that doesn’t have enough work to do. “A court so underworked that it regularly cancels oral argument days. “A court whose judges tell us that if any more judges were put on the court, there wouldn’… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://yarmuth.house.gov/press/statement-on-veterans-day/ | Statement on Veterans Day | 2013-11-11 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Democrat | House | KY | John Yarmuth | Y000062 | yarmuth.house.gov | legacy | LOUISVILLE Congressman John Yarmuth (KY-3) issued the following statement marking Veterans Day: Each Veterans Day, we come together to honor those who have sacrificed for our nation's defense, democracy, and prosperity. We step aside from our everyday lives to reflect on and thank all those who make our nation strong. And we are reminded of the obligations we have to our nation's veterans and their families, whose immense sacrifices should never be underappreciated. There are more than 22 million veterans in the United States, and nearly 340,000 in our Commonwealth. As we wind down our commitments in Iraq and Afghanistan, hundreds of thousands more are returning home to loving families, grateful neighbors, and a difficult economy. Each one of them honored their commitments to our country, and we must keep ours to them whether that's ensuring access to high-quality health care and higher education or job training and the opportunity to pursue a rewarding career. After fighting for us overseas, no veteran should have to fight for a job here at home. No veteran or their family should go without a roof over their head. No veteran or their family should have to worry about where their next meal will come from. I am proud to be an ally of Louisville's veterans in Congress, and I will continue fighting to make these priorities a reality for all our veterans and their families. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://guthrie.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=24&itemid=1369 | Become a Citizen Cosponsor of H.R. 3350, the Keep Your Health Plan Act | 2013-11-08 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | KY | Brett Guthrie | G000558 | guthrie.house.gov | legacy | One of the key promises of Obamacare was that if you liked your health insurance plan, you could keep it. “No matter what.” But as NBC News now reports, “millions of Americans are getting…cancellation letters for their health insurance under Obamacare.” While the administration sticks to its broken promises, I have joined Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI) in introducing the Keep Your Health Plan Act to provide peace of mind to Americans across the country who are currently receiving insurance termination notices. The House of Representatives will vote on this next week. You can make your voice heard by becoming a Citizen Cosponsor of H.R. 3350, the Keep Your Health Plan Act. Cosponsor.gov is an innovative platform that brings the American people into the legislative process. Users log in via Facebook and can show their support for issues they care about by becoming a Citizen Cosponsor of that bill. Citizen cosponsors are then updated on the status of their bills as they move through the various stages of the legislative process. H.R. 3350, the Keep Your Health Plan Act, would allow health insurance plans currently available on the individual market to be offered next year. Additionally, the bill would allow Americans the choice to continue enrolling in those plans without being penalized under the individual mandate. Become a Citizen Cosponsor of H.R. 3350, Keep Your Health Plan Act here. Facing hardships as a result of the health law? I’d like to hear from you. Share your story here. Follow the conversation on Twitter using the hashtags #KeepYourHealthPlan, #KeepThePromise, and #FairnessForAll. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |
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