marlowe cook was kentucky's newly elected republican senator. that smart, young legislative assistant was 27-ar-old mitch mcconnell. if anyone has noun him for a long -- known him for a long time, the evolution of mitch mcconnell's leadership isn't hard to trace. to begin with, when he was 2 years old, the doctor said, mitch h polio. it's hard to igi today how terrifying those words were for parents then. mcconnell rembers qte, it was 1944. there was a serious epidemic that year all over the country. and the disease was very unpredictable. first you think you had the flu and a couple of weeks later some people would be completely normal and some of them would be in an iron lung or dead. he continued. in my case, it affected my left quadriceps, the muscle between the knee and your thigh and one of the great good fortunes of my life, my mother was living with her sister in this little cross points of five point, alabama where there was not even a stopli whiley dad was overseas fighting the germans. and it happened toe 60 miles from warm springs wh

kentucky was a beneficiary of the affordable care act. it did a lot of good for kentucky. we brought the uninsured rate down -- it was above 20% down to about 5%. and people are very concerned. they're concerned -- folks who have preexisting conditions, they're seeing premiums rise, folks who just can't afford health insurance. that's why it's the number one issue. that's the issue i started this campaign on. it's the one issue that i really want to work on and make better. and i think that's the big thing. we need to elect people that actually want to fix it and make health care better for folks in america, and make it better for kentuckians. that's what i want to do. >> it's a big challenge in kentucky, right? it's a very anti-obama state, it's a very pro-stump state? you have your work cut out for you and you haven't gone against your republican challenger. just on that issue, of course, your opponent is not talking about you not being a local candidate, you have all this national attention because of your unique personal back story and you've got support from national

president, the senate's majority leader, senator mitch mcconnell of kentucky, will become the longest serving senate republican leader

. >> kentucky senator mitch mcconnell became the longest serving republican leader wednesday bypassing former leader senator bob dole. senatorcconnell has s 11 years, 5 months, 10 days, a few senators paid tribute to senator mcconnell for breaking the record. >> thank you, madame president. before i begin my remarks, i want to congratulate our republican leader on becoming the longest serving republican leader in the senate, my friend leader mcconnell reached that milestone today. it's no secret we disagree on a whole lot of issues, both political and philosophical, but that doesn't mean we can't or don't work together or that i don't admire the qualities that have helped make him the longest serving republican leader. he understands his caucus and represents them well. he knows how to fight. and he knows how to cooperate. the job is not an easy one. so it's a testament to his qualities that has done it longer than anyone in the history of the senate. >> i rise today to mark an important milestone forur friend senator mitch mcconnell, who has now become thegest serving republican leade

university of kentucky. >> senate majority leader looks like a turtle. >> yes, yes, he does look likee senate majority leader is? >> that's a pretty good answer. tell him again. >> we're going to give zero points to everyone for that. it was mitch mcconnell. all right. next question -- which stanford law graduate was the first female justice to serve on the united states supreme court? >> hmm. >> devin, you've got to know this one. >> i think i do. i'm going to let them mess up first. >> okay, all right. here we go. lopez brothers. >> it's on. >> ruth bader ginsburg. >> ooh, that is a good guess, but incorrect. karl and devin, do you know who it was? >> i went to kentucky. >> the answer, sandra day o'connor is who we were looking for -- >> i told you. >> all right, still 20-0. next question -- what is the term for a flock of grounded geese? >> repeat the question, please -- >> no, don't repeat the question. >> what is a term for a flock of grounded geese? >> gooses. >> gooses? >> yeah. >> gooses. >> gooses is incredible. incorrect. you know what -- yes, brook, yes. >> is it still a fl

the gentleman from kentucky is recognized. mr. barr: in conclusion, i accept and support the gentlelady's amendment and i'll just remind all members and especially members who might be considering whether or not they want to vote for the legislation, if you're concerned about additional appropriations, the proper channel is to request that from the appropriators. any member of congress considering voting on this legislation can sign this bipartisan letter to the appropriators asking for additional financial support for this demonstration project. but it is not a reason to not vote yes. and i yield back. the chair: the gentleman yields back. the question is on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from wisconsin. those in favor say aye. those opposed, no. in the opinion of the chair, the ayes have it. he amendment is agreed to. it's now in order to consider amendment number 4 printed in part b of house report 115-71. for what purpose does the gentleman from arizona seek recognition? mr. biggs: i have an amendment at the desk. th

the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from kentucky is recognized. mr. barr: mr. speaker, i rise today in support of h.r. 5655, the camp nelson heritage national monument act, whih would establish the mp nelson heritage national monument in kentucky as a unit of the national park system. i'd like to especially thank the gentleman from utah, mr. bishop, the chairman of the natural resources committee, for his support of this legislation and for guiding us through this process and bringing it to the house floor. throughout my time in congress, mr. speaker, i fought to bring national attention and recognition to camp nelson, a site that has the ability to unite our nation and inspire a greater understanding and appreciation for civil war history, african-american history and this compelling story of the struggle for freedom. camp nelson was founded in 1863 and a union supply depot, training center and hospital for theeral armie in ktuck tennessee. the camp, located in southern kentucky, covered 4,000 acres ve 300 buildings and fortifications. it housed 2,000 to 8,000

it is very welcomed in kentucky. have made very clear in my chinesetions with country -- companies, japanese companiescoming -- that we are open for their business. and we have more than almost 9000 employees in kentucky work for chinese owned companies even now. one of the larger per capita of any state in america. this is something we are already doing. i welcome more of it. there is a tremendous amount of capital that has been built up in china. it is looking for a place to get a good return on its investment. where in the world is that return right now? seemingly more obvious than any worlds. north america. the united states. that capital is still interested and will still come, i'm confident enough. shery: governor matt bevin of kentucky. coming up, mick mulvaney, white house budget director and acting -- and acting director speaks at the cd conference with bloomberg's eric -- eric shatner. if you missed out on any of our charts, gtv go is the function on the bloomberg library. you can save them and use them in

do united states came from kentucky. today the thirty three active mines in harlan employ less than thomson. some of deals minds have even been converted. two museums. laid off left with nothing since the ninety's manny laid off was for they don't see any other options in the field now it's in time on employed man are they usually customers swill tarrant county was founded on co and there's a reason harris county was bill that's the reason. that is hard and can't is why the if they squeeze welfare and get me into the building code and they get coal there's nothing else here we don't have the luxury of the cities we don't have factories we don't and the reason monday is because the sales are closed in the mountains and we don't have the roadways in which large assume an interest in me and in a way in that. i go for the papers at the local mcdonalds or i go down here peace joy may pay to. well that's not something i'm deals over horrors boom boom boys. you could walk straight fanny's any moment if you did more to get run o

the american hero we honor today came from a farm near albany, kentucky. merle was one of 11 children. he grew up during the great depression and dropped out of school after the eighth grade to help provide for his family. a wonderful family. but there weren't -- they weren't rolling in cash, right? but they were wonderful. in march of 1941, merle enlisted in the army and joined the third infantry division. for 28 months straight he fought on the front lines in 10 campaigns. he was wounded seven times. but he couldn't stop. he loved it and he loved our country. on the shores of sicily, the beaches, and the snow-covered mountains of france, he fought with everything he had to defeat the nazi menace. in january of 1945, as the final days of the battle of the bulge, well known fight, general, that was a tough one, right? was that a tough one? they taught you that. i know you weren't there. [laughter] but that was -- i hope you weren't there. kelly was there. [laughter] but that was a rough one. they study that one. the u.s. third infranity division was engage

they hope to use this platform to push for progression in kentucky. >> we are all capable of that voicet we believe in, regardless of whether we hold the same core value system.>> repo if you can come to city hall in emeryville, come out, go to the council chambers to be able to see his speech, and they wi make their way outside to hang the pride flag outside of city hall, christian is set to go back home tomorrow, but with the mindset and motivation to change the minds of many in kentucky. live in emeryville, ktvu fox 2 news. >>> ktvu fox 2 news at 6:30 pm, starts next with continuing at the county age. registrar, a steady stream of voters, you will hear about the issues bringing people out, coming up.>>> president trump blocks out the philadelphia eagles, the alternate celebration held at the white house after the cancellation of the teams visit.>>> the fashion industry and morning after the death of iconic fashion designer kate spade, how e is being remembered. ktvu fox 2 news at 6:30 pm is next. ♪ ♪ legendary jockey vÍctor espinoza is insatiable when it comes to competing. ♪ ♪ so is

dawn breaks in the countryside outside louisville, kentucky, the work starts. three generations have milked cows at jericho acres dairy, and a fourth generation is getting an early introduction. it's a small farm but the foundation for some big dreams. >> it was all about continuing the family business, doing continuous improvements to our facilities and growing our herd to include better genetics and better cows. >> reporter: those dreams were unexpectedly disrupted by a letter from dean foods which buys all of their milk. >> i regret to notify you, we must cease purchasing milk from your dairy farm. >> reporter: more than 100 farmers in eight states got the same letter canceling their milk supply contracts in 90 days. dean foods blames in part competition. a new milk processing plant opening in the region. walmart is entering the processing business with a new plant in fort wayne, indiana. it will bottle milk for its own great value store brand sourcing milk mainly bely from three nearby co-ops and a handful of independent farmers. dean foods facing falling s

not dictate how kentucky does not. >> thank you. and thank you to all the witnesses for being here today. in particular mr. clark you for your military service. which again, we can never underscore that enough. that -- during your testimony mr. clark you described your real life terms and the impact are very unstable situation in the detroit school system. the flip side of the rapid expansion of charters in detroit was off though coincided with closing a lot of the traditional public schools and a lot of neighborhood in detroit, can you describe to us what your thoughts are and your experience in terms of families and other kids in your neighborhood? buck thank you -- >> so in my neighborhood, pridemore. we call it an education desert. over the past i would say 10 years, the majority of schools have been closed down or taken over by charters. once the charters leave for whatever reason. the building is left there. for our neighborhood and our part of time -- town that is a serious safety issue. an abandoned building is a haven for c

derby. >> on a sloppy kentucky derby track and the fog of the preakness. >> he won the preakness! >> undefeated going into his longest race. his trainer bob baffert. >> he's a big strong horse. he's the man. >> he reminds baffert of another horse he trained american pharoah. the last winner of triple crown. >> they have the same mechanics and they're fast. they make their own racing luck because they can get out of trouble. >> aboard justify, mike smith. at 52 the old man on the track. >> if i was able to pull something like this off, i could ride away into the sunset so to say. >> one last test of greatness. one more mile and a half to immortality. ann thompson, nbc news, new york. >> you can watch justify's run for the triple crown, the belmont stakes airs tomorrow right here on nbc. and tonight the celebration that began on the ice in vegas and quickly spread to the streets of washington is continuing in bars across d.c. the capitals beating the vegas golden knights to capture their first stanley cup. the victory parade will be held tuesday down constitution avenue to the natio

i lectured in kentucky in many times and i learned that kentucky seceded after appomattox and became a confederate state. before that, it was the united states. in a sense, that is the complexity of the history we have been dealing with. when the 13th amendment was being considered, the delegates from the house and kentucky tried to get an exemption to the 13th amendment. they did not do so. mark is working on two books, one on andrew johnson's impeachment and another on gilded age politics. imd am delighted that he has come to join us and tell us about andrew johnson. >> thank you. most kind of you. thank you for giving me a chance for giving me the half hour i have. we were asked and advised that we should treat this talk the way we would teaching a class as opposed to reading a paper. in my case, that is dangerous because if i were doing it when i was teaching a class, there are the eight brief amount of time before i began to talk about other things and go off into any number of fake references to things that have .othing to do with history i like to pace around. i am going to tr

kentucky figured that slavery was protected and united states constitution. what happens at the end of the war? slavery is abolished. the title of the book is something like "when kentucky turned confederate." it's after the war. because they felt they were sold a bill of goods. they were promised protections by slavery, and the war changed everything. and, after the war -- >> do you know the story about buchanan saying, i'm sorry, -- saying to buchanan, do not say anything when you're campaigning for president about slavery because i'm going to take care of the issue because he knew -- dr. pitcaithley: you are talking about at buchanan's inauguration. when buchanan was inaugurated. buchanan was inaugurated on march 4, 1857, right? the dred scott decision came out two days later on march 6. who swears in the can?- -- swears in buchanan? the chief justice robert g tawny. they are seen whispering on the podium, and republican wags have said ever since that tawny was telling buchanan, do not worry about slavery. i have got it covered. there is some truth to that

states came from kentucky. today the thirty three active mines in harlan employ less than two thousand. some of deals mines have even been converted into museums. laid off left with nothing since the ninety's manny laid off was for they don't see any other options in the she'll have nelson time on employed are the usual customers swill her uncanny was founded on co and there's a reason harris county was a deal that's the reason. that is hard and can't is why the if they squeeze welfare and get me into the building code and they get coal there's nothing else here we don't have the luxury of big cities we don't have factories we don't in the reason mondays because those are closed in the mountains we don't have the road boys in which largess a mantra is going to end in a day and that. i go flip hamburgers at the local mcdonald's or i go down here peace joy and make pay to. work that's now don't pay my bills over horrors move them boys. you can walk straight fanny's any moment if you did more to get run over peopl

the american hero we honor today came from a farm near albany, kentucky.children. he grew up during the great depression and dropped out of school after theighth grade to help provide for his family. wonderful family. they weren't rolling in cash, right? but they were comfortable. in march of 1941, merle is listed in the army and joined the third infantry division. for 28 months straight, he fought on the front lines in ten campaigns. he was wounded seven times. but he couldn't stop. he loved it and he loved our country. on the shores of sicily, the beaches of anzio and the snow-covered mountains of france, he fought with everything he had to defeat the nazi menace. in january of 1945, as the final days of the battle of the bulge well-known fight, general, that was a tough one, right? they taught you that? i know you weren't there. but that was -- i hope you weren't there. kelly was there. [laughter] that was a rough one. study that one. the u.s. third infantry division was engaged in a fierce battle with the nazis in northern france. at the time lieutenan

the gentleman from kentucky. mr. guthrie: mr. speaker, i recognize myself for as much time as i may consume to close. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman is recognized. mr. guthrie: i didn't see my friend from rhode island on the floor when i was working earlier, ms. degette, in her work on. this working hard and appreciate my friend from rhode island leading on this issue and us being able to work together and our staffs working together to make something very important like this. his input was very important. i'm prepared to clofmentse urge my colleagues to vote -- close. i urge my colleagues to vote for the bill and i yield back the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman yields back the balance of his time. the question is, will the house suspend the rules, pass the bill, h.r. 6042, as amended. those in favor say aye. those opposed, no. in the opinion of the chair, 2/3 of those voting having responded in the affirmative, the rules are suspended, the bill is passed and, without objection, the motion to re

those conversations with just beginning right now in kentucky. and if there is something that happens in terms of the establishment of the charter school in kentucky, i know it's not going to be this fall but maybe the year after or year after that. >> is that something from the federal level that we get in the way or we can improve or we can help the process, or is it completely something happened in frankfurt, indianapolis, nashville? >> mostly driven by what's happening in frankfurt or louisville. there are folks in kentucky working on getting this up and going, and the pritchard committee is one group and others. the federal charter school program does -- is a competitive grant program that would allow folks in kentucky to apply for some funds to help get that going, so they would -- they can apply in the next cycle for some of the funds to help get this started. >> miss rees, i think you in your testimony -- i had to step to another, i had to vote in another committee and dr. west you mentioned at the very end about the facility situation. i

own kentucky. he county is so hard and produce the most coal at a time in which most of what powered the united states came from kentucky. today the thirty three active mines in harden employ less than two thousand. some of deals minds have even been converted into museums. laid off and left with nothing since the ninety's many laid off was for they don't see any other options in the fuel her knowledge sometimes unemployed man are they usually customers it's. just swell her uncaring is founded on coal and there's a reason marin county was feeling that's the reason the. babies are in care is live if they squeeze warren county as if they won't go in they get coal there's nothing else here we don't. go live to the cities we don't have factories we don't in the reason now days because the shows are closed in the mountains we don't have the roadways in which the largest cement trails going to go in and they are they and they will go for the papers at the local mcdaniels already go down there peace joy m

from the kentucky bluegrass, is hold a special place in our hearts and history. today across country especially my district forces are part of the fabric and culture and part of our economy. my district is home to a world famous pendleton roundup, great rodeos of the west and local races in places like [inaudible] and everywhere else. his will know and appreciate was racing in particular has a storied history in this country and remains an important economic driver. our discussion of mr. barr and mr. tonko is timely. earlier sent the weapon's history as justified became the 13th horse to complete the triple crown. today will hear from you the experts about racing industry and how it is currently regulated and what can be done to protect these wonderful, wonderful animals. want to know your thoughts on the legislative and hand and we know your thoughts on it depending on your issue. its impact on the industry and how to promote the integrity of the sport. you have insight how we can address concerns that currently exist as i thank you all for being here today with

there is a show support in the east bay for a high school senior from kentucky. he was barred from giving his valedictorian speech after he wore makeup and heels to us from. every bill has invited them to kick off lebration now. >> i think that lot of people and seeing me -- >> being named high school valedictorian was an incredible accomplishment for the 18-year- old. th in covington, kentucky had a 4.8 cumulative gpa, but the sexuality landed this incredibly bright student in hot with school leaders after he wore makeup >> i got called to principal's office. >> we can graduation his mother would get her first call ever from the school. got a call from the principal who was passing on me she had to enforce the dress code for graduation that i needed to wear a shirt and tie, no makeup, flat shoes, et cetera. >> 10 hours before kristin was said to deliver his valedictorian speech, the diocese stripped them of that opportunity. christian would let them have the word. with a microphone in hand, he made his voice heard outside the graduation ceremony. his story caugh

an innovative program in louisville kentucky ismp atting to close that skills gap. it starts in high school. >> here in louisville, kentucky, a lot of the service pays are empty, not because tre are not enough cars to hefix, t aren't enough mechanics to do the fixing. >> they are no longer change the oil, change they belts, te hooked up to a diagnostic machine, you have to know how to read the codes. sometimes you have to know how to write codes. >> the government reports a record $6.7 million job openings. they can't find the skilled worker to do the jobs. >> it's a high class problem to have. our econo is little hotter than our workforce's ability to keep up with it >> that has sparked a national debate about education. should kids learn trades i school or go on to get a college degree? >> not every student is a tllege student. we've been tryin create the opportunities and let them understand, this is a great field for l you tok into. >> the city of louisville is addressing the question between the academies. the public school system and city governmentadstablishe

bourbon hits kentucky, that's the home state of majority leader mitch mcconnell.these products more expensive in europe. if demand slows, u.s. businesses could take a financial hit that would force them to raise prices or cut jobs. this in retaliation for president trump's tariffs on steel and aluminum. the idea is to help the steel industry, but it could rise prices for consumers. the companies pay the u.s. government when they import the ey can absorb the higher cost or pass it along to you, and some already are. according to a report rounding up how businesses are faring, a manufacturer in chicago is raising prices thanks to higher steel costs. another in boston says the tariffs are killing high-paying american jobs. >> thanks. >>> let's talk whiskey. i spoke with steven gold, founder and distiller at the golden moon distillery in colorado. he says his bottom line is already being affected by these tariffs. >> the big companies, makers of jim beam and makers mark and woodford reserve and jack daniels, i mean, nobody likes it, but the larger companies have conti

think about the whiskey business, good old kentucky

we will hear first from the majority leader mitch mcconnell of kentucky, followed by minority leader chuck schumer of new york. this is about 35 minutes. >> good afternoon, everyone. i know there are a lot of things going on in the other part of the world like here in the senate, we are trying to finish up the national defense authorization t. --s week, i have invited managing the bill for us. thank you. first of all, let's make this very c. bill,s the john mccain and he has been very active in it. he has not been here, but his provisions are in there, and consequently this is one of those -- that is the reason we namebille fter in the. i think it is important for people to understand, the bill is going to pass. i don't know if it is this week or next week, but it has passed for 57 consecutive years, it is going to pass again. , is different this time have spent the last 10 years not building up the military, keeping up with our competition. we have clear competition out there and it is serious. general dunford said, these are his words, he said we are more quantitative and qualitati

in kentucky this week state police barred a four hundred protesters from entering the capitol building the protesters were demanding wider medicaid coverage for the poor and protections for the environment and the water as part of the poor people's campaign but in kansas just kentucky kentucky matter and unless you care about whiskey or having sex with your cousin and and i care about one of those things a lot right his name is jim. jim beam. and yes. it is weird that my cousin has the same name as a bourbon. here in washington d.c. twenty eight people were arrested in the capitol rotunda monday while protesting the disproportionate. impact of disasters such as hurricane maria on the poor they did this as part of the poor people's campaign but who cares it's just washington d.c. that's just where rats go to breed with unpaid interns. part it's part of the ied to movement was. bush how many people even died hurricane maria was like six day what is like nothing the sight of you should be quite proud of yourselves in michigan this week hundreds of people protested outside the capitol for

kentucky matter and unless you care about whiskey or having sex with your cousin. and i care about one of those things a lot. name is jim. jim beam. and yes it is. weird that my cousin has the same name as a bourbon. here in washington d.c. twenty eight people were arrested in the capitol rotunda monday while protesting the disproportionate impact of disasters such as hurricane maria on the poor they did this as part of the poor people's campaign but who cares it's just washington d.c. that's just where rats go to breed with and paid in turn. part as part of any two movements like. bush how many people even died hurricane maria was like six day what it is like now this side of you to be quite proud of yourself in michigan this week hundreds of people protested outside the capitol for more than an hour activists blocked all for access at the michigan department of environmental quality and refused to let anyone out they did it as part of the poor people's campaign but it cares not in michigan as we all know everything is fine in michigan. the last time you heard of

jelinek from kentucky asked for a vote. will postponement until finishing the special amendments. >> i'm pleased to offer an amendment that will allow donald trump to keep a campaign promise. this is amendment number seven. the clerk will designate the amendment. >> is centered the statement of social security elephants. you're recognized for six minutes. >> mr. chairman, please to offer an amendment that will allow donald trump to keep the campaign promise he made. that we will not cut social security benefits. the president's budget breaks his promise by proposing cuts to social security disability insurance. his proven he can be trusted to prove his worth my amendment will restore americans trust and the benefits they were and will be there when they need them. 62 million americans currently receiving benefits are counting on us to do the right thing. millions are working hard and paying into the system for future benefits. it's time to stop saying one thing and doing another. don't tell me we can't afford social securit

the gentleman for kentucky requested corded vote. we will postpone this recorded vote briefly what we finish this batch and move into the next votes. with that said, pursuant to our agreement earlier, we have four remaining tier one amendments with rich to vote on followed by three tier two amendments that we have just heard and so the chair will move now quickly to those particular votes. what we have our amendments number nine, ten, 11 and 12 and then amendments 15, 16 and 17 under the tier two manner. the first vote the committee will now vote on the amendment. this is amendment number nine offered by the gentleman from massachusetts. the clerk will redesignate the amendment. >> it's related to increase funding for function 750. call the roll. [roll call] [roll call vote] [roll call vote] [roll call vote] [roll call vote] [roll call vote] other any members not recorded or wish to change their vote? [roll call vote] report the rollcall. 10 - 18. the no's have it, the amendment is not agreed too. now for voting amendment number ten,

gentleman from kentucky. recorded vote is requested pursuant to unanimous consent agreement, we will postpone recorded vote until we finish the meeting batch of amendments, are there other amendments? >> i have another amendment at the desk. >> amendment number 8. staff will distribute copies. >> relate today carried interest. >> recognized for six minutes. >> thank you very much, mr. chairman. my amendment would close loophole that benefits mostly ritual street insiders, wealthy wall street asset managers treat their income as capital gains at a far lower tax rate than everyone else. that allows them not to pay their fair share. this loophole costs the federal government nearly $2 billion a year. time for the compensation of these wall street insiders to be treated as ordinary income just like the income of working families. when republicans were forcing their tax scam through congress, president trump promised to end this tax break for the wealthy, he said, quote, we will eliminate the carried interest dedu

andy barr from kentucky. my home state of kentucky suffers from the third highest opioid mortality rate in the country. so many of these stories are stories of tragedy. this is a story of hope and this is roger with his two kids. roger arrived at shepherd's house recovery program in lexington, kentucky, on may 1, 2015, after making parole. when roger arrived he was helpless. all of his belongings fit into a single garbage bag. he was unemployed, unemployable. he had not seen his kids in 2 1/2 years and his family gave up on him. roger told the people at shepherd's house how to be responsible, show up on time, stay out of jail. he had no idea how to stay sober. but shepherd's house changed his perspective. through a housing program, a long-term transitional housing program, he learned how to build a support network that would teach him how to be a father and soon he was back visiting with his children on the weekends. eventually shepherd's house allowed roger to find freedom that he was never able to obtain be

senator in the history of kentucky.hroughout his career he has stood for your first amendment rights of free speech. he has compiled a 100% pro-life voting record. elected by his colleagues to be majority leader of the u.s. senate. in a veryoud moments distinct career, there is no that is themy mind proudest moment of this majority leader but any majority leader was within an hour that we learned the news of scalia's passing. he announced we would not vote on filling the vacancy until we had a new president and held the 2016 presidential election. [applause] mr. reed: and it was because of his leadership that that vacant see -- vacancy was therefore president trump to fell. he filled it with neil gorsuch. our next speaker helped steer that nomination through the u.s. senate and, because he took the stand he took, and president trump led by appointing gorsuch, we won a major case this week on religious freedom in the colorado baker case. this week. [applause] helped shepherd through the tax cuts that passed the senate. y

joining me now kentucky congressman, thomas matthews. >> thank you. >> let's discuss this i understandhat harley-davidson could be hit from both sides. the increase tariffs on steel and aluminum, then risings cost of raw goods and also tariffs that eu is slapping on certain american goods like your beloved bourbon 93% from kentucky. >> other 7% is counterfeit there you go. the tariffs are complicated. i don't think any ceo or bored oboard of director sitting aroud building a steel mill today, because they see the tariff on steel. it could go away tomorrow if president gets what he wants, it would be foolish to invest in a steel plant based on manage that president announced is temporary tariff. and also very complicated. you point odd bourbon has been targeted by other country overseas. >> as well as blue jeans, motor boats and peanut butters. >> some of our kentucky brands were bought by foreign companies. one of the but bowen -- brands is in the eu. whether you solve this equation. what you find out that tariffs are a tax on consumers, whether in united states or they are in britain,

right here in kentucky.u're looking at bourbon you're also talking about corn farmers and wheat farmers. those are the base products of what ultimately becomes bourbon. so when you're looking here inside of this distillery behind rurs ultimate-- us, you're talkt a trickle down economy that impacts then tire area. >> number one, you have to have agriculture for whiskey. you've got to have either corn, rice or some type of a seed that will ferment and cause the alcohol and make whistiky. >> you're an important part of bourbon whiskey. >> we're the start of it. >> impact on the state. >> 25% tariff, you become less competitive and, you know, it impacts not just our business and our employees, but then, you know, farmers and the transportation industry. >> your profit. >> of course our profit. >> and what you demand from farmers. >> absolutely. >> and ultimately what does that do in the long term? >> well, it slows everything down, you know. we're in a growth mode right now and that has a potential to slow thing

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keep the trade open. >> this is the kentucky. people here are on edge about the future and demand for the product they want to put out into the when you talk to these and large a lot of them voted for donald trump. they say while they continue the maintain hopeful for the president they say they want a better deal. but in the same breath they struggle in finding exactly what the better deal is. statement they want to return to a stable market. they have potatoes, pork, corn ready to be bought and sold. >> thank you for reportingor us. >>> plenty of uncertainty remains over the president's trade war as vaughn was just saying. it seems much othe pain being felt in areas that voted toer the president. the concern is that if this continues it could have a big impact on the midterm elections. for more i'm joined by mark wayne mullen, a republican congressman from oklahoma. your support of the president's imposition of the steel and aluminum tariffs which kicked this all off is stronger than that of your congressional delegation from o

aaron borne division and those of kentucky's air and national guard units. in our state, as never every state, the military's presence anchors the communities and offers a reminder of the sacrifices that keep us safe. it is our responsibility -- our responsibility to support them. i look forward to delivering that support when the senate votes on the ndaa later this week. and now on another matter, i want to share the senate's warmest wishes for a speedy recovery of larry kudlow, assistant to the president, who is currently recovering at walter reed from what we were told was a small heart attack. larry is not just a famously happy warrior for pro-growth, pro-opportunity economics, he's also widely regarded really as one of t best guys in washington. we hopes he gets well soon. speaking of the economy, madam president. by now it's no secret that under the last administration our nati's economic recovery was slow, stunted and almost exclusively focused on the largest urban centers. between 2010 and 2016, that's where more than 90% of population growth happene