"McConnell-Reid Deal Includes $2 Billion Earmark for Kentucky Project"

Well we are learning what the Senate Minority Leader thought was most important for cutting a deal.

The recent deal announced by Democratic Senate Majority Leader, Harry Reid and Senate Minority Leader, Mitch McConnell is coming to light.

"Language in a draft of the McConnell-Reid deal (see page 13, section 123) provided to WFPL News shows a provision that increases funding for the massive Olmsted Dam Lock in Louisville from $775 million to nearly $2. 9 billion.

The dam is considered an important project for the state and region in regards to water traffic along the Ohio River."

McConnell-Reid Deal Includes $2 Billion Earmark for Kentucky Project

Dam project