McConnell Says He’s Ready to Work With House Democrats on Infrastructure
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Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said he’s ready to work with the new House Democratic majority to fund infrastructure and make health-care improvements, including lower prescription drug prices.
McConnell, who is slated to continue as leader in January, told reporters he spoke Tuesday night with Nancy Pelosi, in line to return as speaker of the House after eight years in the minority.