In new letter, top Republicans in Congress close ranks on spending reforms in debt ceiling deal

Susan Ferrechio, The Washington Times

Mitch McConnell, the minority leader from Kentucky, has added his name to a GOP letter

sent to Majority Leader Chuck Schumer that warns Senate Republicans are “united behind the House Republican Conference in support of spending cuts and structural budget reform as a starting point for negotiations on the debt ceiling.” First reported by The Hill, the letter is signed by more than 40 GOP Senators. A GOP source confirmed that Mr. McConnell added his name to the letter, significantly bolstering its importance.