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McConnell: America Faces Grave Threats, Time To Invest Accordingly
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) recently addressed the Senate floor, raising concerns about the state of America's defense capabilities and the need for strategic investments. McConnell highlighted various issues, including the withdrawal of U.S. military personnel from North Africa and the implications of reduced defense spending.McConnell pointed out that the Pentagon's decision to withdraw military personnel from North Africa has allowed for increased influence from Russia and China in countries like Chad, Niger, Mali, and...
McConnell Secures Over $37 Million to Fight Opioid Addiction in Kentucky
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) has announced that the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) will distribute $37,207,505 in federal funding to the Commonwealth of Kentucky through the State Opioid Response Grant Program.Senator McConnell played a crucial role in securing $1.575 billion for this program in the recent government funding bill, ensuring that resources are directed towards states with the highest overdose mortality rates, such as Kentucky. This resulted in an increase in funding for Kentucky...