McConnell Updates Senate on Rescue of Kentucky Coal Miners

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell spoke on the Senate floor this morning. He began his remarks with an update to his colleagues on the three miners whospent yesterday trapped in a Bell County coal mine due to rising flood waters.“Yesterday I came to the floor to report that there were several miners in Kentucky trapped in a mine as a result of floods," he said. "I want to start today with an update on that situation. I’m happy to report that all three were rescued after spending 14 hours trapped in a Bell County coal mine. They were all reunited with their families last night, which is great news.  Their families were waiting for them at the West Cumberland Baptist Church. We’re certainly glad that this particular story had a happy ending.”