Posted 3/1/2024, 2:09:00 PM
Hawley Confronts McConnell Over Compensation Fund, Past Conflicts Heighten Tensions
- Hawley confronted McConnell over opposition to Hawley's proposal to compensate victims of radioactive exposure in Missouri
- Hawley told McConnell he took it as a personal affront that McConnell removed the proposal from the defense bill
- Hawley secured a deal with Schumer to hold a Senate vote on a standalone bill on the compensation fund next week
- Hawley and McConnell clashed previously over holds Hawley placed on two of McConnell's former aides' nominations
- Hawley was one of 10 Republican senators who voted against McConnell's reelection as leader and praised his retirement decision