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Steve Beshear
June 27, 2017
Brian Beutler
Steve Beshear lays into Mitch McConnell over “unconscionable” health bill: “He’s going to cost people their lives.”
June 27, 2017
Primary Concerns
Mitch McConnell’s “Unconscionable” Health Care Bill
Kentucky's former governor, Steve Beshear, has some choice words for the Republican leader and for Democrats trying to stop Trumpcare.
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Sarah Jones
The Democratic response to Donald Trump’s speech left a lot to be desired.
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Michael Lindenberger
Thomas Merton and Louisville's Search for a Hometown Hero
Kentucky may name a new bridge after Muhammad Ali. Or it could go with a Trappist monk.
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Brian Beutler
Mitch McConnell Is Playing Voters for Fools With His Big Obamacare Lie
Will his Democratic opponent have the courage to call him out?
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John B. Judis
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