WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 (Sen.) -- Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement today on the passing of former Kentucky State Senator Elizabeth Tori: "Elaine and I were saddened to hear of the passing of former Kentucky State Senator Elizabeth Tori. The daughter of a veteran and wife of a retired Army Major, Elizabeth was a constant advocate for Kentucky's active duty military a more PR