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Mitch McConnell
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- Born 20 February 1942
- Age 82
- Birth Place Sheffield, Alabama U.S.
- Profession Politician, Lawyer, Judge, Legislative Assistant
- Political Party Republican
- In Office Senate Majority Leader January 3, 2015 - January 20, 2021, Senate Minority Leader January 20, 2021 - January 3, 2025, Leader Of The Senate Republican Conference January 3, 2007 - January 3, 2025, Senate Majority Whip January 3, 2003 - January 3, 2007, Judge-Executive Of Jefferson County December 1, 1977 - December 21, 1984
- Residence Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
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Mitch McConnell BIOGRAPHY
Last Updated : 08 Feb 2025
Addison Mitchell McConnell III, born February 20, 1942, is a prominent American politician and retired attorney. Serving as Kentucky's senior US Senator since 1985, he holds the record for the longest-serving senator from the state. His seven terms in the Senate also make him the longest-serving Sen...
Mitch McConnell PERSONAL LIFE
| Father | Addison Mitchell McConnell |
| Mother | Julia McConnell |
| Spouse | Sherrill Redmon (1968; 1980), Elaine Chao (1993), |
| Education | University of Louisville (BA), University of Kentucky (JD) |
POSITIONS HELD BY Mitch McConnell
| Position | Tenure |
|---|---|
| Jefferson County Judge/Executive | 1977 - 1984 |
| United States Assistant Attorney General | 1974 - 1975 |
| United States senator | 3 January 1985 - 3 January 1987 |
| United States senator | 3 January 1987 - 3 January 1989 |
| United States senator | 3 January 1989 - 3 January 1991 |
MITCH MCCONNELL NEWS
US Senate Republicans to unveil health care bill
June 22, 2017 9:17 pm
The bill reportedly will be a slightly less austere version of the one that passed the House of Representatives last month. The House legislation would roll back the expansion of Medicaid, slash Obamacare taxes.
US: Republicans pick leaders for Senate and House
November 13, 2014 11:56 pm
When the new US Congress convenes in January, Mitch McConnell becomes Senate majority leader.
Barack Obama says sorry to Americans losing health insurance cover
November 08, 2013 5:50 pm
The problem has arisen for those who buy insurance on the individual marketplace.
US shutdown: Senate leaders nearing debt ceiling deal
October 15, 2013 11:09 am
Deal could stave off self-inflicted political calamity that would shred US credibility,rock global economy.
Briefly World
October 14, 2013 4:29 am
As the Republicans blamed White House for failed negotiations over fiscal crisis that will come to a head on Thursday.
US lawmakers agree to debt deal framework
August 02, 2011 1:51 am
Congressional leaders of both parties and Obama have a deal to present to their caucuses,moving closer to a measure that could pass both chambers
Deal very close on default: US Senator
July 31, 2011 11:37 pm
Democrats and Republicans are 'very close' to reaching deal on the US debt ceiling,he said.
Need to contain China's military capabilities: McConnell
December 21, 2010 10:34 am
Our nation faces many challenges in the coming decades,some economic,some strategic,McConnell said.
Obama to meet Republican leaders on Nov. 30
November 17, 2010 10:09 am
Republican Leader Mitch McConnell is encouraged that Obama wants to discuss issues on which both political parties agree.
