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https://kind.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-ron-kind-calls-congress-extend-unemployment-benefits Rep. Ron Kind Calls on Congress to Extend Unemployment Benefits 2013-12-30 2013 2013-12 Democrat House WI Ron Kind K000188 kind.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Rep. Ron Kind (D-WI) is calling on Congress to immediately return to Washington to vote on an extension of unemployment insurance (UI) benefits, which expired for 1.3 million job-seeking Americans on December 28th. Congress needs to reconvene immediately and extend the benefits that so many job-seeking Americans and their families rely on, said Rep. Kind. Allowing UI benefits to lapse doesn't just hurt long-term unemployed workers; it directly harms entire communities, too. When families can't afford to buy groceries and other necessities at our Main Street businesses, our local economies feel the impact. In Wisconsin, approximately 23,700 people lost their benefits when the federal UI program expired last weekend. It's estimated that almost 100,000 people across the state will be affected by the loss of benefits over the course of the next year. The average job hunter in America needs 8 months to find employment, and nationwide there are three unemployed workers available for each job opening. Even though we are seeing positive changes in the economy, the job market has not recovered sufficiently to absorb all the job seekers who are trying to join the workforce, concluded Rep. Kind. And we know that if UI benefits aren't extended, almost 250,000 jobs could be lost due to reduced spending in our local economies. Job seekers are getting hit from all sides, and it's time for Congress to step up and fix this. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://gwenmoore.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=49&itemid=966 Gwen Moore Pushes for Unemployment Insurance Extension 2013-12-28 2013 2013-12 Democrat House WI Gwen Moore M001160 gwenmoore.house.gov     legacy Jamil Smith, @JamilSmith   Even after facing backlash for effectively killing an act historically seen as a bi-partisan non-issue, House Majority Leader Eric Cantor is short on answers explaining precisely why he and a number of his fellow Republicans opposed the Senate version of the Violence Against Women Act reauthorization.   “Majority Leader Cantor has worked hard seeking to move the bill forward so we can protect all victims and prosecute offenders,” Cantor’s office told Melissa Harris-Perry Thursday in a written statement. “The majority leader has been working with our members and directly with Vice President Biden to seek common ground across party lines and put an end to violence against women.”   But the House version Cantor supports, by definition, does not protect “all victims.” That description would apply more accurately to the more inclusive version, which added provisions granting legal protections to American Indians, undocumented immigrants, and lesbian and trans women, and passed with a supermajority in the Senate. But per a new report today from Talking Points Memo‘s Sahil Kapur, what happened when it got to the House was vintage GOP obstructionism:   Republican leaders deployed their female members to make the case for it, notably Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA), a leadership member, and Rep. Sandy Adams (FL), herself a victim of domestic violence. Over the objections of advocates for abused victims, but with the support of a so-called men’s rights group, House GOP leaders passed their version on a partisan vote, despite a White House veto threat. And that’s when the legislation stalled, never to recover.   A Republican source who complained of House Democratic tactics to TPM pointed to a Dec. 7 letter from the National Task Force to End Sexual and Domestic Violence Against Women applauding Cantor’s “good faith” negotiations with Democrats like Sen. Patrick Leahy of Vermont concerning the new VAWA provisions. Dec. 7 was a while ago; what are they s… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2138 Gwen Moore Pushes for Unemployment Insurance Extension 2013-12-28 2013 2013-12 Democrat House WI Gwen Moore M001160 gwenmoore.house.gov     legacy After the New Year, I urge my colleagues to act in the best interests of our constituents and make this extension a priority. share: f t Contact: Staci Cox (202) 225- 4572 Milwaukee, WI Today, approximately 1.3 million Americans will lose their unemployment insurance. Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) released this statement: This holiday season, Congressional Republicans have given Americans a gift' of uncertainty they did not ask for and did not deserve. Today approximately 23,700 Wisconsinites will lose their unemployment insurance benefits. In the first six months of 2014, these benefits will expire for approximately 41,800 more Wisconsinites. "Each day, struggling families across our nation wonder how they will feed their families and warm their homes. Unemployment insurance helps to reduce this anxiety and increase the well-being of many. In our slowly recovering economy, the decision to extend these benefits to assist our families, friends and neighbors should not be difficult. "After the New Year, I urge my colleagues to act in the best interests of our constituents and make this extension a priority. As lawmakers, we should give a hand to struggling American families, not remove their resources." To watch Rep. Moore support unemployment insurance on MSNBC, please click here. ### For Moore News Updates 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://web.archive.org/web/20140106172912/http://www.baldwin.senate.gov:80/view/a-holiday-message-from-senator-tammy-baldwin A holiday message from Senator Tammy Baldwin 2013-12-23 2013 2013-12 Democrat House WI Tammy Baldwin B001230 web.archive.org     legacy It's been an exciting year and I look forward to continue working with you next year and in the years to come to build a stronger future for Wisconsin and America. Have a wonderful holiday season everyone and a happy new year! 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://web.archive.org/web/20140221060306/http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/blog/wishes-for-a-wonderful-holiday-season-and-a-happy-new-year Wishes for a wonderful holiday season and a happy new year! 2013-12-23 2013 2013-12 Democrat House WI Tammy Baldwin B001230 web.archive.org     legacy Monday, December 23, 2013 Wishes for a wonderful holiday season and a happy new year! Hello everyone! As your United States’ Senator, I want to thank you for your support over the course of my first year working for you in the United States Senate. Every day it is my honor and privilege to work for Wisconsin and give a voice to our shared values. I want to take the time to let you know how much I appreciate all you do to move our state and country forward. As I have traveled across our great state I have seen firsthand our strong “Made in Wisconsin” work ethic and innovative, entrepreneurial spirit in action. Hard working families and businesses getting up every day and through shear grit and determination are moving our economy forward. But I also know, as you do, that many of our neighbors are working as hard as ever, and they deserve to get ahead, but many are barely getting by and that is just not right. That is why it so important that Washington hears your voice.  Wisconsin needs Washington working for you and that is why I remain committed to working across party lines and putting progress for our state ahead of partisan politics. Since taking office, I have made it my priority to close the gap between the economic security Wisconsinites work so hard to achieve, and the economic uncertainty that they are asked to settle for. Because if we can’t close that gap, we might someday talk about the middle class as something we used to have, not something each generation can aspire to. The holiday season gives us a time to reflect on the things that are important, to celebrate the many joys and blessings of the season, and to renew our commitment to something bigger than ourselves. For me, it’s working in the Senate for you and the great State of Wisconsin. It’s been an exciting year and I look forward to continue working with you next year and in the years to come to build a stronger future for Wisconsin and America. Have a wonderful holi… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://gwenmoore.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=49&itemid=965 Gwen Moore Opposes So-Called "School Mascot" Bill 2013-12-20 2013 2013-12 Democrat House WI Gwen Moore M001160 gwenmoore.house.gov     legacy Erika Eichelberger | January 2, 2013   Interstate 5 runs down the middle of California’s San Joaquin Valley for hundreds of miles. On either side are dusty rows of almond, peach and orange trees. In the summer, the ground is tan and dry. Telephone poles measure out the time for passing cars, their sagging power lines scalloping out to a vanishing point on the horizon. Somewhere almost halfway from San Francisco to Los Angeles is a town called Huron.    This is where Carla (not her real name) used to work, shaking almonds from the trees at harvest time for $8 an hour. This is also where she was raped by her foreman. But as a Mexican immigrant with no papers, she was afraid to tell anyone.    It’s a common tale. Some 630,000 of the 3 million migrant farm laborers in the United States are women, and at least 60 percent are undocumented. Most are subject to sexual abuse but fear deportation if they speak up. The reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), which expired almost a year and a half ago, would have helped change that. But after being held hostage by House Republicans who wanted fewer protections for women, it died in the 112th Congress. The next class of legislators will have to start from scratch on a new bill. Meanwhile, women are waiting.   A 2010 survey by Irma Morales Waugh of the University of California, Santa Cruz, reported that 80 percent of female farmworkers interviewed had been subject to sexual assault or harassment. A recent Human Rights Watch report found that sexual abuse of female farmworkers is so common that many see it as “an unavoidable condition of agricultural work.” And a mid-1990s study by the Equal Opportunity Employment Commission concluded that among California crop workers, “hundreds, if not thousands, of women had to have sex with supervisors to get or keep jobs and/or put up with a constant barrage of grabbing and touching and propositions for sex.” The female laborers, or campesinas, called one company’s crops the “field of panti… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2112 Gwen Moore Opposes So-Called "School Mascot" Bill 2013-12-20 2013 2013-12 Democrat House WI Gwen Moore M001160 gwenmoore.house.gov     legacy What kind of message are we sending to our Native American neighbors, our students and school districts across the nation? I am extremely disappointed that Governor Walker has, once again, chosen to stand on the wrong side of history. share: f t Contact: Staci Cox (202) 225- 4572 Milwaukee, WI Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) spoke out after learning that Governor Walker has signed a bill making it easier for public schools to keep Native American nicknames, logos, mascots and team names. Our governor continues to make headlines for his decisions negatively impacting Wisconsinites, said Rep. Moore. This time, he is not singling out students, seniors, people with disabilities, the middle class or the poor. Rather he is turning his back on our Native American communities. This law is offensive at its core. In 2010, Wisconsin enacted a law that allowed the Department of Public Instruction to conduct a hearing on the offensive nature of a Native American public school nickname, logo, mascot or team name if one complaint was received. The so-called School Mascot bill not only essentially repeals this law, it provides more control to the Walker administration by giving hearing supervision to the Department of Administration. In addition, the new law has onerous requirements that will cause complainants to gather signatures from 10 percent of the school district population in order to file a complaint. What kind of message are we sending to our Native American neighbors, our students and school districts across the nation? I am extremely disappointed that Governor Walker has, once again, chosen to stand on the wrong side of history. According to news reports, all 11 tribal nations in Wisconsin oppose the law. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://kind.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/reps-kind-and-sensenbrenner-lead-successful-effort-include-cushing Reps. Kind and Sensenbrenner Lead Successful Effort to Include Cushing Amendment in NDAA 2013-12-20 2013 2013-12 Democrat House WI Ron Kind K000188 kind.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Reps. Ron Kind (D-WI) and Jim Sensenbrenner (R-WI) today celebrated the passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) which included a provision to posthumously award Lt. Alonzo Cushing with the Medal of Honor. Lieutenant Cushing, a Wisconsin-born Civil War hero, played a key role in securing a victory for the Union at Gettysburg. It's never too late to do the right thing, especially when it comes to honoring our war heroes, said Rep. Kind. I am heartened to be joined by my colleagues in Congress in sending this bill to the President so we as a nation can finally honor Lt. Cushing with his well-deserved Medal of Honor. Lieutenant Cushing was a courageous leader who gave his life to protect our country and deserves to be recognized for his bravery, Rep. Sensenbrenner said. I am extremely pleased that the Cushing amendment was passed by the House and Senate and hopeful President Obama awards Lieutenant Cushing with the Medal of Honor for his heroic service during the Civil War." A native of Delafield, WI, Lt. Cushing is best remembered for his actions on the last day of the Battle of Gettysburg when he helped turn the tide during Pickett's Charge. On July 3, 1863, the third day of battle, Cushing and the 110 men under his command received the full force of Confederate artillery and Pickett's Charge of 13,000 infantry. Over the course of just a few hours, all of his officers had been killed and Cushing himself was wounded. But he continued to fight, and sustained two more wounds before dying on the field of battle. Recommendations for the Medal of Honor must be formally made within two years of the heroic action and awarded within three years. The legislation passed by Congress makes it possible to waive this requirement. The medal can be awarded after the bill is signed by the President and the waiver is approved by the Department of Defense. Reps. Kind and Sensenbrenner are sending a letter to Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel requesting his prompt attention to Lt. Cushing's record a… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://web.archive.org/web/20140221034451/http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/blog/enroll-by-december-23rd-for-health-care-coverage-starting-as-soon-as-january-1-2014 Enroll by December 23rd for health care coverage starting as soon as January 1, 2014 2013-12-20 2013 2013-12 Democrat House WI Tammy Baldwin B001230 web.archive.org     legacy Friday, December 20, 2013 Enroll by December 23rd for health care coverage starting as soon as January 1, 2014 The Affordable Care Act gives millions of uninsured Americans access to health insurance, while also helping Americans who already have insurance feel more secure in their coverage, ensuring it'll be there when they need it.  Every day more Americans are signing up for plans through HealthCare.gov, and more people with insurance are benefiting from the law.   If you're currently one of those who is uninsured, you can get health coverage that starts on January 1, 2014 by signing up by Monday - December 23, 2013. Open enrollment to sign up for health care coverage will continue through March 31st. Get Covered Quick Links: Don't delay – get covered today! Since the Affordable Care Act was signed into law and health care reforms have already made an empowering impact on the lives of many Wisconsinites. Today, insurance companies can no longer discriminate against children based on pre-existing medical conditions. Young adults can now stay on their parents' insurance plans up to age 26. And seniors on Medicare have received relief in their prescription drug costs and free preventive care. Visit baldwin.senate.gov/health-care-information for more information. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://web.archive.org/web/20140221060331/http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/blog/tammys-support-for-the-national-defense-authorization-act Tammy’s support for the National Defense Authorization Act 2013-12-20 2013 2013-12 Democrat House WI Tammy Baldwin B001230 web.archive.org     legacy Friday, December 20, 2013 Tammy’s support for the National Defense Authorization Act Yesterday, the Senate voted to move the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) forward. This bill governs the U.S. Department of Defense for the upcoming year. The NDAA includes a provision that maintains support for the ‘Made in Wisconsin’ Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) program important to our state’s economy and nation’s defense.   Earlier this week, the newest ship of this ‘Made in Wisconsin’ fleet launched into the Menominee River, the USS Milwaukee. The LCS program, which includes the USS Milwaukee, has brought over $137 million to the Wisconsin economy already, while supporting well over 2,000 jobs at more than 240 separate businesses in the state. Senator Baldwin fought for provisions included in this year’s bill. Her provisions include: Strengthening health, education and employment benefits for veterans; combating sexual assault in the military; Authorizing the Medal of Honor for Wisconsinite First Lieutenant Alonzo Cushing for acts of valor during the Civil War’s Battle of Gettysburg; Authorizing the award of the Purple Heart to victims of the Fort Hood terrorist attack, six of whom were from Wisconsin; Ensuring that the Wisconsin National Guard can retain its important role in supporting American military operations worldwide;and Maintaining the possibility for 55,000 Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTVs) serving as replacements for the Marine Corps’ and Army’s Humvees will be built in Oshkosh. The NDAA is a critical bill that gives our troops the resources and training they need and provides security for our country. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://web.archive.org/web/20140221032628/http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/press-releases/senator-baldwin-supports-bipartisan-unemployment-extension-legislation Senator Baldwin Supports Bipartisan Unemployment Extension Legislation 2013-12-19 2013 2013-12 Democrat House WI Tammy Baldwin B001230 web.archive.org     legacy Senator Baldwin Supports Bipartisan Unemployment Extension Legislation 99,000 Wisconsinites projected to be affected in 2014 if Emergency Unemployment Compensation not extended Thursday, December 19, 2013 Washington D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin announced today that she is supporting bipartisan legislation introduced by Senators Jack Reed (D-RI) and Dean Heller (R-NV) that would prevent the expiration of unemployment insurance for 1.3 million Americans, including 99,000 Wisconsinites who are out of work and looking for a job.   “Our nation’s economy is moving forward but Wisconsin’s economy continues to lag behind other states and far too many hard working people are still looking for a job. Wisconsin’s economy can’t afford the expiration of unemployment insurance because it will cost our economy jobs and slow growth,” Baldwin said, “That is why it is critical that Congress takes action to continue federal support for unemployment insurance and provide a lifeline for Wisconsin families as they search for work in our recovering economy.”   The Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act would reinstate and continue federal support for unemployment insurance (UI), effective January 1, 2014, for an additional three months, preventing the expiration of benefits for 1.3 million Americans. The legislation would effectively extend current UI policy through March 31, 2014 including the Emergency Unemployment Compensation Program, Extended Benefits Provisions, and Funding for Reemployment Services and Reemployment and Eligibility Assessments. The bill would allow all states to continue federal unemployment insurance without a lapse from January 1, 2014. The bill would also allow any state whose agreement was previously terminated in 2013 to enter into a new agreement with the Department of Labor for Emergency Unemployment Compensation.   In 2014, if Emergency Unemployment Compensation is not extended, 99,000 Wisconsinites are projected to be affected. Accor… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://web.archive.org/web/20140221042429/http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/press-releases/senator-baldwin-advocates-for-wisconsin-cranberry-growers Senator Baldwin Advocates for Wisconsin Cranberry Growers 2013-12-19 2013 2013-12 Democrat House WI Tammy Baldwin B001230 web.archive.org     legacy Senator Baldwin Advocates for Wisconsin Cranberry Growers Co-Chair of Congressional Cranberry Caucus Calls on USDA to Support Wisconsin Industry Thursday, December 19, 2013 Washington D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, a strong supporter of Wisconsin’s agriculture economy and co-chair of the Congressional Cranberry Caucus, today led a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, advocating for Wisconsin cranberry growers, who in 2013 produced over half of the nation’s crop and were the top cranberry producers in the country for the 19th consecutive year.   “Wisconsin produces more cranberries than any other state. In a state that depends on agriculture to support hundreds of thousands of jobs and communities small and large, it’s essential that we provide our growers with the tools and resources they need to continue to succeed,” said Baldwin.  “And that means supporting them when the markets are tough. I will continue to advocate for efforts that strengthen Wisconsin’s agriculture industry and grow our rural economies.”   The letter asks USDA to consider a purchase of cranberries to mitigate the impact on growers at no cost to the taxpayer. The program is funded through customs receipts and the products purchased are provided to food pantries, which distribute the products to families in need. In addition, the cranberry industry has also worked with agency staff at the Food and Nutrition Service to expand the availability of cranberry products in school food programs through the addition of sweetened, dried cranberries to the Foods Available List.   “The cranberry industry is facing an oversupply of berries, which has severely impacted the commodity price. Wisconsin growers produce the majority of the world’s cranberry crop, so this is a top concern in our state,” said Tom Lochner, executive director of Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association. “We are grateful to Senator Baldwin and the rest of the cranberry caucus for their effor… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://web.archive.org/web/20140221042456/http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/press-releases/us-senator-tammy-baldwins-statement-on-the-bipartisan-budget-agreement U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin's statement on the bipartisan budget agreement 2013-12-18 2013 2013-12 Democrat House WI Tammy Baldwin B001230 web.archive.org     legacy U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin's statement on the bipartisan budget agreement Wednesday, December 18, 2013 "The bipartisan budget agreement isn’t perfect, but it is progress that will help break this destructive pattern of drifting from one manufactured crisis to the next. If we hadn’t reached this bipartisan compromise, we would have been left with a potential shutdown in January and continued uncertainty for our economy. This agreement rolls back the arbitrary cuts of sequestration that have slowed economic growth and cost our economy jobs and also builds on the $2.5 trillion in deficit reduction done since 2011. It is important that both parties worked together to put progress ahead of politics and produce a bipartisan agreement that is grounded in compromise, not crisis. It protects investments in education, research, and innovation and is a good first step towards providing economic security for the middle class and certainty for our economy. Now that we have put in place a new path forward, it is my hope that we can continue to work across party lines to create economic growth and take a balanced approach to reducing the deficit without shortchanging our future. There is a lot more work to be done to create jobs and grow the middle class but this compromise is a strong step forward and can be the foundation for continued bipartisan work." --- U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://web.archive.org/web/20140221042519/http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/press-releases/senator-baldwin-works-to-strengthen-continued-investments-in-wisconsin-shipbuilders-and-state-economy Senator Baldwin Works to Strengthen Continued Investments in Wisconsin Shipbuilders and State Economy 2013-12-18 2013 2013-12 Democrat House WI Tammy Baldwin B001230 web.archive.org     legacy Senator Baldwin Works to Strengthen Continued Investments in Wisconsin Shipbuilders and State Economy Support for Littoral Combat Ship Program Included in National Defense Authorization Act Wednesday, December 18, 2013 Washington D.C. – The United States Senate will vote today to move forward on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), the bill that governs United States Department of Defense for the upcoming year. The NDAA includes a provision that maintains support for the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) program, which employs thousands of Wisconsin workers and contributes millions of dollars to our state economy. Senator Baldwin has been a strong advocate for the LCS program for years and helped ensure inclusion of the LCS language in the NDAA.   “Wisconsin is home to one of the largest manufacturing sectors in the nation, including a strong shipbuilding industry with a history of success providing ships for our nation’s defense,” Baldwin said. “I have fought for this program because it employs thousands of hardworking Wisconsinites and positively impacts not only the local community but has a ripple effect across the state, boosting our made in Wisconsin economy.”   The U.S. Navy has contracted with Lockheed Martin who contracted with Marinette Marine to build a total of 12 Littoral Combat Ships in Wisconsin by 2019. Marinette Marine has just completed production of their third ship, the USS Milwaukee, which is being launched today in Marinette. Five additional ships are currently in some stage of production. Previously in danger of being cut under sequestration, the NDAA helps secure the funding for four ships to be built at Marinette, two in 2014, and two in 2015.   “On behalf of MMC and our great mid-western employees who contribute so much to our nation's security by building the Freedom class Littoral Combat Ship, I want to express deep gratitude to Senator Tammy Baldwin for her exemplary leadership,” said Chuck Goddard, CEO of Marinette Marine Corp… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://web.archive.org/web/20140221061531/http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/blog/a-proud-day-for-wisconsin-the-future-uss-milwaukee-launches-today A proud day for Wisconsin: The future USS Milwaukee Launches today 2013-12-18 2013 2013-12 Democrat House WI Tammy Baldwin B001230 web.archive.org     legacy Wednesday, December 18, 2013 A proud day for Wisconsin: The future USS Milwaukee Launches today Today, the future USS Milwaukee will launch at Marinette Marine Corporation in Marinette. Senator Baldwin has made it her priority to build and strengthen our "Made in Wisconsin" economy, including strengthening investments in Wisconsin shipbuilders.     Wisconsin is home to one of the largest manufacturing sectors in the nation, including a strong shipbuilding industry with a history of success providing ships for our nation’s defense. I have fought for this program because it employs thousands of hardworking Wisconsinites and positively impacts not only the local community but has a ripple effect across the state, boosting our made in Wisconsin economy.” --- Senator Tammy Baldwin Fun facts about the USS Milwaukee & the Littoral Combat Ships program: ### Today, the U.S. Senate will vote to move forward on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) - a bill that governs the United State Deprtment of Defense for the upcoming year. The NDAA includes a provision that maintains support for the LCS program. Click here, to read more on Tammy's work to support the program. Photo credit to Lockheed Martin. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://kind.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-ron-kind-welcomes-usda-investment-electric-system-improvement Rep. Ron Kind Welcomes USDA Investment in Electric System Improvement Projects in Wisconsin 2013-12-17 2013 2013-12 Democrat House WI Ron Kind K000188 kind.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Rep. Ron Kind (D-WI) applauded the news that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Utilities Service Program is making major investments in electric utility infrastructure projects in Wisconsin. Electric cooperatives do a great job of powering our rural economies and ensuring that our homes and businesses have a reliable and affordable source of electricity, said Rep. Kind. These investments from the USDA will help modernize and improve our electric system so that our rural communities have the power they need to create jobs and keep our local economies competitive. The USDA investments in Wisconsin include a $121,562,000 loan to Wisconsin's Dairyland Power Cooperative to build and improve 87 miles of transmission line and five new substations, along with other system improvements. Additionally, the Chippewa Valley Electric Cooperative is getting a $3,000,000 loan for building 40 miles of distribution line and other projects. Funding for smart grid projects is included in both loans: $800,000 for Dairyland Power and $147,188 for Chippewa Valley. A total of $1.8 billion in infrastructure funding will be invested across 25 states and one territory. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://web.archive.org/web/20140221061558/http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/blog/through-the-aca-wisconsin-seniors-are-saving-money-on-prescription-drugs-and-preventive-services Through the ACA, Wisconsin seniors are saving money on prescription drugs & preventive services 2013-12-17 2013 2013-12 Democrat House WI Tammy Baldwin B001230 web.archive.org     legacy Tuesday, December 17, 2013 Through the ACA, Wisconsin seniors are saving money on prescription drugs & preventive services Since America’s new health care law was enacted, nearly 7 million seniors and people with disabilities have saved a total of $9 billion on prescription drugs. In Wisconsin alone, approximately 58,900 Wisconsinites have saved $848 on average on their prescription drugs because of the Affordable Care Act. So what do these savings mean? Before the Affordable Care Act, if people with Medicare hit a certain threshold of spending on prescription drugs, they would suddenly have to pay out of pocket for the entire cost of the prescription drugs until they reached catastrophic coverage. Now, the Affordable Care Act is helping close this gap in coverage, also known as the “donut hole,” reducing out of pocket costs for Wisconsin seniors. In addition to these important cost-savings for Wisconsin seniors, more and more Wisconsinites are gaining access to preventive services. New data released by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services estimates that in the first 11 months of 2013 alone, an estimated 25.4 million people with traditional Medicare received at least one free preventive service, like a wellness visit or mammogram, at no out-of-pocket cost. In Wisconsin, approximately 461,000 people with Medicare have already received at least one free preventive service this year. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://web.archive.org/web/20140221061626/http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/blog/wisconsin-scores-high-on-giving-back-through-volunteering Wisconsin Scores High on Giving Back through Volunteering 2013-12-17 2013 2013-12 Democrat House WI Tammy Baldwin B001230 web.archive.org     legacy Tuesday, December 17, 2013 Wisconsin Scores High on Giving Back through Volunteering Volunteering is an important commitment we make to our communities. It gives people an opportunity to advance the common good and helps improve the lives our neighbors.   A new report says Wisconsin ranks among the top 10 states in volunteer rates.The Corporation for National & Community Service, a federal agency that promotes public service, reviewed states' volunteer rates between 2010 and 2012. It found 35.6 percent of Wisconsin residents did volunteer work over that span, ranking them eighth among all 50 states and the District of Columbia.Milwaukee ranked third in the country with 33.6 percent of residents participating in some volunteer work. Check out these state statistics --- An annual volunteer rate of 35.6% 1.62 million volunteers 165.3 million hours of service Want to get involved? Visit Serve.Gov to find out how you can get involved in your local community. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://web.archive.org/web/20140221034459/http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/blog/support-is-growing-for-tammys-bipartisan-legislation-to-increase-efficiency-in-healthcare-delivery-and-reduce-costs Support is growing for Tammy's bipartisan legislation to increase efficiency in healthcare delivery and reduce costs 2013-12-16 2013 2013-12 Democrat House WI Tammy Baldwin B001230 web.archive.org     legacy Monday, December 16, 2013 Support is growing for Tammy's bipartisan legislation to increase efficiency in healthcare delivery and reduce costs Last month, Senator Baldwin introduced the Quality Data, Quality Healthcare Act – a bipartisan piece of legislation she worked on with Senator John Thune of South Dakota. The legislation increases the transparency of healthcare costs in medicare – helping doctors, health systems, private insurers and research institutions provide more efficient, higher quality health care and better patient outcomes.   This month support has continued to grow for Tammy's bipartisan legislation. Late last week, provisions of the legislation moved unanimously through the Senate Finance Committee as part of a bill to reform Medicare physician payments. In addition to the progress made in Congress, health care organizations have also stepped up and shared their support for the Quality Data, Quality Healthcare Act:   “While more remains to be done, particularly in the area of quality and safety transparency, the Quality Data, Quality Healthcare Act is an important first step toward creating a more accountable, consumer-centered health care marketplace.”   The groups offering their support for the Quality Data, Quality Healthcare Act include the Council for Affordable Health Coverage, National Coalition on Health Care, Compass Healthcare Advisors, Corporate Health Care Coalition, HR Policy Association, Midwest Business Group on Health, National Retail Federation, ThedaCare Center for Healthcare Value, Wisconsin Collaborative for Healthcare Quality, Wisconsin Medical Society, and the Wisconsin Health Information Organization.   Click here to read more on the Quality Data, Quality Healthcare Act and how Tammy is making the Affordable Care Act work for Wisconsin. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://web.archive.org/web/20140221034646/http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/press-releases/support-grows-for-baldwins-bipartisan-legislation-to-increase-efficiency-in-healthcare-delivery-reduce-costs Support Grows for Baldwin’s Bipartisan Legislation to Increase Efficiency in Healthcare Delivery, Reduce Costs 2013-12-16 2013 2013-12 Democrat House WI Tammy Baldwin B001230 web.archive.org     legacy Support Grows for Baldwin���s Bipartisan Legislation to Increase Efficiency in Healthcare Delivery, Reduce Costs Quality Data, Quality Healthcare Act Passes Unanimously through Senate Finance Committee Monday, December 16, 2013 Washington D.C. – Major national health care organizations from across the political spectrum have added their support to the bipartisan Quality Data, Quality Healthcare Act, S.1758. The bipartisan bill, introduced recently by U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and John Thune (R-S.D.), increases the transparency of healthcare costs in Medicare - helping doctors, health systems, private insurers, and research institutions provide more efficient, higher quality healthcare and better patient outcomes.   In a letter of support the health care organization wrote, “While more remains to be done, particularly in the area of quality and safety transparency, the Quality Data, Quality Healthcare Act is an important first step toward creating a more accountable, consumer-centered health care marketplace.”   The groups offering their support for the Quality Data, Quality Healthcare Act include the Council for Affordable Health Coverage, National Coalition on Health Care, Compass Healthcare Advisors, Corporate Health Care Coalition, HR Policy Association, Midwest Business Group on Health, National Retail Federation, ThedaCare Center for Healthcare Value, Wisconsin Collaborative for Healthcare Quality, Wisconsin Medical Society, and the Wisconsin Health Information Organization.   In addition, late last week, provisions of the legislation moved unanimously through the Senate Finance Committee as part of a bill to reform Medicare physician payments.   “Medicare is the single largest payer of healthcare services in the country, spending $600 billion each year. But we have very little access to what we are paying for,” said Baldwin. “The Quality Data, Quality Healthcare Act provides access to that data and puts it into the hands of those who can use i… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://web.archive.org/web/20140221061638/http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/blog/upcoming-staff-office-hours-for-the-remainder-of-2013 Upcoming staff office hours for the remainder of 2013 2013-12-16 2013 2013-12 Democrat House WI Tammy Baldwin B001230 web.archive.org     legacy Monday, December 16, 2013 Upcoming staff office hours for the remainder of 2013 Senator Baldwin's office has announced that members of her staff will hold office hours throughout the remainder of this week in River Falls, Waukesha, and Balsam Lake. Constituents will have the opportunity to meet with staff and request assistance with a federal agency or discuss other federal issues. No appointment is necessary. Staff have also held office hours in Grantsburg, Racine and Kenosha this month. Here are the details for office hours this week: River Falls Tuesday, December 17th - 1:00-2:00pm River Falls Public Library 140 Union Street River Falls, WI Waukesha Tuesday, December 17th - 10:00 – 11:00am Waukesha City Hall Room 107 201 Delafield Street Waukesha, WI Balsam Lake, WI Thursday, December 19th - 5:00-6:00pm Balsam Lake Justice Center 1005 W. Main St. Balsam Lake, WI 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/pocan-announces-service-academy-nominations-for-16-south-central Pocan Announces Service Academy Nominations for 16 South Central Wisconsin Students 2013-12-13 2013 2013-12 Democrat House WI Mark Pocan P000607 pocan.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan (WI-02) is proud to announce the following exceptional students from Wisconsin’s Second Congressional District who received his nomination to one of the nation’s service academies. “I am proud to nominate such outstanding Wisconsin students to our nation’s service academies,” Pocan said. “These institutions provide a one-of-a-kind experience for young men and women committed to serving our country, and all of my nominees have demonstrated they have the determination and talent to meet this challenge. I wish them all good luck through the rest of the appointment process.” The Second Congressional District’s Academy Nomination Board, appointed by Rep. Pocan, included active and retired service members and community leaders from across south central Wisconsin. The Nomination Board then recommended the below 16 students from the district, all of which were nominated by Rep. Pocan. The 2014 Service Academy Classes Nominees are as follows: United States Air Force Academy Christian Brandon- Verona Area High School Jace Carlson- Stoughton High School Cory Kramschuster- Sun Prairie High School Morgan Musielewicz- Waunakee High School Xavier Santana- Madison East High School Jack Temple- Madison Lafollette High School   United States Naval Academy Ryan Hanna- Marshall High School/ Virginia Polytechnic and State University Ellen Hoffman- Madison Edgewood High School Erik-Lars Lofgren- Quantico High School Jack Lunaas- Milton High School/ Northwestern Preparatory School Nicholas Mathwig- Waunakee High School Miriam Valley- Sun Prairie High School   United States Military Academy at West Point Peter Flock- Wisconsin Dells High School Jacob Marchillo- Clinton High School Nicholas Miller- Oregon High School David Pontius- Sun Prairie High School/ Marion Military Institute   This nomination does not guarantee automatic admission--the academies make the final decision on who receives an appointment of admission. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://gwenmoore.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=49&itemid=951 Gwen Moore Votes for Bipartisan Budget Deal 2013-12-12 2013 2013-12 Democrat House WI Gwen Moore M001160 gwenmoore.house.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. – This week Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-4) voted in opposition to the Republican tax plan which would extend tax cuts to the very wealthiest Americans while raising taxes an average $1,000 on 25 million working families by reducing eligibility for Earned Income Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit and ending the American Opportunity Tax Credit. Alternatively, Rep. Moore voted for the Democratic Substitute which would extend the middle class tax cuts and prevent tax increases on working families.   “It is shameful that my Republican colleagues would seek to give huge tax breaks to the wealthiest Americans on the back of the middle class and poor of this country. And though Republicans are constantly saying that we should not increase our debt, their plan would add an addition $50 billion to the deficit in 2013 alone.   “In contrast, under the Democratic alternative 98 percent of Americans and 97 percent of small businesses will see no tax increase. It will extend for one year expiring marginal tax rates for income as well as rates on capital gains and dividends for taxable income of $200,000 or less for single filers and $250,000 or less for joint filers. It also extends various other tax provisions, including marriage penalty relief, expanded child and earned income tax credits, education tax incentives, and small business expensing all for one year, through 2013, and a patch for the Alternative Minimum Tax for 2012.   “We here in Congress are charged to work on behalf of all Americans – particularly the least of these. The priorities of the Republican tax plan only include the wealthiest Americans while the Democratic Substitute would give middle class families certainty that their taxes will not go up next year. It’s time we make those most in need a priority in order to build a strong, robust economy.”   To view this article online, please click here. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/pocan-fasts-in-solidarity-with-comprehensive-immigration-reform Pocan Fasts in Solidarity with Comprehensive Immigration Reform Activists 2013-12-12 2013 2013-12 Democrat House WI Mark Pocan P000607 pocan.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan (WI-02) today is fasting for 24 hours in solidarity with activists across the country to build momentum for comprehensive immigration reform. In addition, Pocan attended a press conference with fasters today on Capitol Hill to reiterate his support for their efforts and to emphasize that Congress has #MoreWork2Do on comprehensive immigration reform before the end of the year. “I was moved by the tremendous resolve and passion for comprehensive immigration reform I witnessed today, and I extend my unwavering support to fasters across the country,” Pocan said. “Like these courageous fasters, I believe that congressional inaction on immigration reform is no longer acceptable. I stand with the families who have been hurt by our broken immigration system, and I urge Congress to take up comprehensive immigration reform legislation before the end of the year.” The fast, organized by Fast for Families, seeks to raise awareness of the vital need for immigration reform and spur law makers to action. Beginning in November, four activists fasted for 22 days and inspired solidarity fasts throughout the nation. Now, more than 20 House Democrats and activists have taken up the fast in support of passing comprehensive immigration reform. Pocan is a proud co-sponsor of The Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act, H.R. 15, which is modeled after the bipartisan immigration reform bill that passed the U.S. Senate earlier this year. The legislation currently has more than 190 bipartisan supporters in the House. According to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office, enactment of the bipartisan Senate-passed bill would reduce the deficit by $850 billion.  The Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act would: Unite families and offer hardworking immigrants an earned pathway to citizenship after passing background checks, paying penalties and taxes, learning English and going to the back of the legal immigration line. Reform our visa… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/pocan-statement-on-budget-proposal Pocan Statement on Budget Proposal 2013-12-12 2013 2013-12 Democrat House WI Mark Pocan P000607 pocan.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan (WI-02), a member of the House Budget Committee, today issued the following statement after voting against the budget proposal that sets spending levels for fiscal years 2014 and 2015. “I am disappointed that I cannot vote in favor of the budget proposal on the House floor today. While I commend the budget conference committee on its work to reach a deal, just because Congress has a deal does not mean Congress has done its job. “I am thankful this proposal provides some minor relief over the next two years from the devastating, across-the-board sequester cuts that were set to once again hit critical programs in Wisconsin. Unfortunately, sequestration will continue to do needless harm to our families, our students and our economy in the coming year and for years to come. We must continue to work on a solution to replace these harmful cuts once and for all.   “At the end of the day, the bill abandons 1.3 million Americans who desperately need unemployment insurance, and does nothing to promote economic growth or job creation. Furthermore, the legislation is paid for on the backs of the middle class and military families, while not touching the wealthiest amongst us and allowing corporations to continue to benefit from tax loopholes.” “Congress shouldn’t be patting ourselves on the back just because we didn’t shoot ourselves in the foot. After a year marked by petty partisanship and Tea Party obstructionism, we have to do better. The challenges of growing our economy and strengthening the middle class are too important to keep kicking down the road. There is more work to do, and I urge the House to stay in Washington until we do it.” Pocan was also disappointed that the deal only blocks a scheduled cut in payments for doctors under Medicare (also called the SGR formula) for three months. He supports a permanent repeal of the SGR formula. Pocan believes voting in favor of the budget proposal would be an unjust acknowledgment that Congress has done its job. Unless Congress passes … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2137 Gwen Moore Votes for Bipartisan Budget Deal 2013-12-12 2013 2013-12 Democrat House WI Gwen Moore M001160 gwenmoore.house.gov     legacy Although this deal is not perfect, it allows Congress to continue our dialogue about how we can better serve our constituents. share: f t Contact: Staci Cox (202) 225- 4572 Washington, DC Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) released this statement after voting for the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013. This Act passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 332-94. Congress has existed one manufactured crisis to the next. Today marked a small but positive step towards breaking this pattern. The budget agreement reached by Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) and Representative Paul Ryan (WI-01) represents true compromise. I congratulate both Sen. Murray and my Wisconsin colleague Rep. Ryan on negotiating in good faith. Neither party received all of what was asked. Republicans were not able to reduce funding for those who rely on our critical entitlement programs. In addition, this deal only partially replaces the sequester and does nothing to assuage the concerns of approximately 1.3 million Americans, including thousands in Wisconsin, who will lose unemployment insurance on December 28 should Congress not act. Although this deal is not perfect, it allows Congress to continue our dialogue about how we can better serve our constituents. It also affords us the opportunity to discuss items not directly related to the budget, such as passing comprehensive immigration reform. In light of this bipartisan agreement, I urge my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to come together and continue the work we were sent here to do. To view Rep. Moore on MSNBC speaking on the budget deal and unemployment insurance, please click here. ### For Moore News Updates 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://kind.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-ron-kind-statement-bipartisan-budget-deal Rep. Ron Kind Statement on Bipartisan Budget Deal 2013-12-12 2013 2013-12 Democrat House WI Ron Kind K000188 kind.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Rep. Ron Kind (D-WI) released the following statement after voting in support of the bipartisan budget deal passed by the House today: I voted for the budget deal because it represents a small but hopeful step away from the dysfunction that has gripped Congress for the past several years. Given the current atmosphere here in Washington, it's clear that we need to walk before we can run. This deal will bring a measure of stability to our economy so that employers can safely make long-term business decisions, and help ease the pain of arbitrary across-the-board sequestration' cuts to critical areas like education, job training, and military readiness. I am deeply disappointed, however, that an extension of unemployment benefits was not included in the package. And my ongoing concern is that Congress is still doing things backwards. The programs that we should be investing in, the ones that will strengthen our economy and lower the deficit in the long term are the very programs that are always on the chopping block. We need to focus on the biggest driver of our national deficit - rising health care costs - as well as other commonsense reforms like cutting wasteful subsidies out of our farm policy. These types of reforms, combined with smart investments in areas like education and infrastructure, are critical to ensuring prosperity. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://web.archive.org/web/20140107190125/http://www.baldwin.senate.gov:80/press-releases/senator-baldwin-calls-on-doj-inspector-general-to-investigate-atf-operations-in-milwaukee Senator Baldwin Calls on DOJ Inspector General to Investigate ATF Operations in Milwaukee 2013-12-12 2013 2013-12 Democrat House WI Tammy Baldwin B001230 web.archive.org     legacy Senator Baldwin Calls on DOJ Inspector General to Investigate ATF Operations in Milwaukee Thursday, December 12, 2013 Today, Senator Baldwin sent a letter to U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of the Inspector General (OIG) expressing her continued concerns about news reports regarding the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) tactics, methods and operations in Milwaukee.   She called on the Inspector General to investigate tactics used by ATF agents thoroughly and to include a review of the most recent allegations in an OIG report so that appropriate reforms can be implemented at ATF.   Read the full letter Senator Baldwin sent to U.S. Department of Justice Inspector General here.   In February, Senator Baldwin sent a letter to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) outlining her concerns about news reports regarding ATF’s drug-and-gun operations in Milwaukee. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://web.archive.org/web/20140221025138/http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/blog/supporting-the-next-generation-in-wisconsins-forest-products-industry Supporting the next generation in Wisconsin’s Forest Products Industry 2013-12-12 2013 2013-12 Democrat House WI Tammy Baldwin B001230 web.archive.org     legacy Thursday, December 12, 2013 Supporting the next generation in Wisconsin’s Forest Products Industry Wisconsin’s forest products industry has a long and proud tradition of delivering high quality timber and pulp to the state’s lumber yards and paper mills. Today, our northern communities and timber industry are facing tough challenges. Our mills struggle to find enough timber to keep their businesses running at full capacity, and our loggers often find that the trees they harvest from our National Forests are past their prime and have lost their value.  Second, third, and fourth generation loggers are concerned that after decades of work in the woods, their children may not be able to continue in the tradition of Wisconsin’s timber industry.   Senator Baldwin has made supporting the timber products industry one of her top priorities. That means supporting the sustainable harvest of timber on our national forest lands, and ensuring that our forests are managed to preserve ecosystems and forest health so these natural assets continue to provide for our communities into the future.   Federal forest policy is important to Wisconsin’s forest industry because of the significant amount of Wisconsin forestland managed by the federal government. Through recent opportunities provided in the current Farm Bill conference negotiations and through her role on the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee, Senator Baldwin is working hard to be an advocate for Wisconsin’s timber industry and forest communities. "I am proud to carry on Wisconsin’s long tradition of protecting our natural resources, promoting conservation of our public lands, and supporting our timber and paper industries. Utilizing our natural resources through careful practices that sustain both our local economies and the resources themselves is important to both Wisconsin’s economy and our quality of life.” --- U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Here are some of Senator Baldwin’s most … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://web.archive.org/web/20140221034507/http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/blog/this-is-the-affordable-care-act-no-longer-be-denied-due-to-pre-existing-conditions This is the Affordable Care Act: No longer be denied due to pre-existing conditions 2013-12-12 2013 2013-12 Democrat House WI Tammy Baldwin B001230 web.archive.org     legacy Thursday, December 12, 2013 This is the Affordable Care Act: No longer be denied due to pre-existing conditions Before the Affordable Care Act, more than a third of people who shopped for health insurance in the individual market were turned down or charged more because of a pre-existing condition. Today, almost 2.5 million non-elderly Wisconsinites have some type of pre-existing health condition, including over 300,000 children.  And now because of the ACA, they have protections that they didn’t have before and can’t be denied coverage because of a pre-existing condition. Here's the story of one Wisconsin family: Steven J., from Grand Chute contacted my office recently to tell me that his young, 27- year old daughter with a pre-existing condition has finally been able to purchase private insurance thanks to the ACA. When she was 14 she contracted food poisoning and had severe complications that eventually developed into gall bladder disease and other conditions. Due to these pre-existing conditions, she has been unable to purchase a health insurance plan on the market, and all of her life decisions have been driven by her need to be a full-time student to stay on her father’s healthcare plan. She finished school a year ago and is a successful freelance musician. Without the ACA, she would have to take a position outside of her field in order to have a healthcare plan under an employer. But now because of the Affordable Care Act she is able to continue with her career and pursue her dreams. She recently enrolled in her own plan on Healthcare.gov with a national provider network. Her parents have been worrying about their daughter getting her own insurance for 13 years, but can now rest easy and are thankful for the ACA. There are hard working families across our country that now have the peace of mind knowing they will have the quality health care coverage they want and need. In the United States of America, health care should be a right… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://web.archive.org/web/20140221042343/http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/press-releases/baldwin-merkley-introduce-legislation-to-level-the-playing-field-for-american-manufacturing Baldwin, Merkley Introduce Legislation to Level the Playing Field for American Manufacturing 2013-12-12 2013 2013-12 Democrat House WI Tammy Baldwin B001230 web.archive.org     legacy Baldwin, Merkley Introduce Legislation to Level the Playing Field for American Manufacturing Legislation Would Help American Manufacturers Compete on Global Playing Field against Countries with Low Environmental and Wage Standards Thursday, December 12, 2013 WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) have introduced new legislation that would crack down on unfair trade practices, level the playing field for American manufacturing companies, and help create middle class jobs. The Level the Playing Field in Global Trade Act would ensure that sub-standard wages, workplace safety practices, and environmental protections are properly accounted for as unfair subsidies by foreign countries when calculating American duties intended to offset cheating. It also rewards companies that meet high standards on a global basis in wages, workplace safety and environmental compliance with streamlined trade and protection from enforcement actions. “Even as the national economy is rebounding, businesses and middle-class families in my state remain stuck in neutral.  The manufacturing sector that sustained our prosperity for generations has taken a lot of hits so I’ve made it my mission to create a “Made in Wisconsin” economy that revitalizes our manufacturing sector and rebuilds our prosperity,” Baldwin said. “In Wisconsin, we believe in hard work and have a commitment to make sure that it is respected and rewarded. For decades, we’ve worked to make things: paper, engines, tools, and ships. Give our workers a fair shot, and we’ll compete against anyone.  That’s why I’m taking on unfair trade practices and policies and betting on American workers by creating an even playing field and giving them a fair shot to compete and win.”   “For far too long, Oregon’s manufacturers and workers have paid the price while companies overseas cut costs by cutting corners. These foreign companies should not be allow to gain an advantage over American businesses by trea… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://web.archive.org/web/20140221042558/http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/press-releases/this-is-the-affordable-care-act-up-to-310000-wisconsin-children-with-pre-existing-conditions-can-no-longer-be-denied-health-coverage This is The Affordable Care Act: Up to 310,000 Wisconsin Children with Pre-Existing Conditions Can No Longer Be Denied Health Coverage 2013-12-12 2013 2013-12 Democrat House WI Tammy Baldwin B001230 web.archive.org     legacy This is The Affordable Care Act: Up to 310,000 Wisconsin Children with Pre-Existing Conditions Can No Longer Be Denied Health Coverage Thursday, December 12, 2013 WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin released figures highlighting the number of children in Wisconsin with pre-existing conditions who, thanks to the Affordable Care Act, will be protected from discrimination based on their health. Baldwin joined her Senate colleagues Senator Mazie Hirono (D-HI), Angus King (I-ME), and Tim Kaine (D-VA) at a press conference on Capitol Hill today to highlight the issue.   As many as 2,489,279 non-elderly Wisconsinites have some type of pre-existing health condition, including 309,519 children.  Because of America’s health care law, since 2010 insurance companies have been prohibited from denying health coverage for children in Wisconsin with pre-existing conditions such as cancer, asthma, or diabetes. Starting in 2014, insurance companies will also no longer be able to deny coverage for adults or charge anyone higher premiums based on health status or history.   “Today, because of the Affordable Care Act, children with pre-existing conditions have protections that they didn’t have before and can’t be denied coverage. Because of America’s new health care law, for the first time insurance companies will be prohibited from denying health coverage for Americans with pre-existing conditions,” said Senator Baldwin. “In the United States of America, health care should be a right guaranteed to all, not a privilege reserved for the few. That vision has guided us for decades.  But now we have begun to write it into our laws.  That is what we have fought for and will continue to fight for as we move the Affordable Care Act forward.”   Steven Jordheim from Grand Chute, Wis. recently contacted Senator Baldwin’s office to share that his young, 27- year old daughter with a pre-existing condition has finally been able to purchase private insurance thanks to the Affordable Care A… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://web.archive.org/web/20140221034521/http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/blog/the-affordable-care-act-strengthens-mental-health-and-substance-use-disorder-coverage The Affordable Care Act Strengthens Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Coverage 2013-12-11 2013 2013-12 Democrat House WI Tammy Baldwin B001230 web.archive.org     legacy Wednesday, December 11, 2013 The Affordable Care Act Strengthens Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Coverage The Affordable Care Act is helping ordinary Americans and businesses take advantage of the benefits of the health care law – including one of the largest expansions of mental health and substance use disorder coverage in a generation.   Today approximately 60 million Americans – including approximately 1,018,000 Wisconsinites – have gained access to these expanded benefits and protections.   Because of the health care law, insurance companies, for the first time, in the individual and small group market are required to cover mental health and substance use disorder services as one of ten categories of essential health benefits. It is estimated that one in five adults experience a mental illness in any given year. While most mental illnesses are treatable, those with mental illness too often cannot access needed treatment if they do not have health insurance that covers mental health services. Starting in 2014, insurers will not be able to deny coverage or charge individuals more due to pre-existing conditions, including mental illnesses.   Helping our families and businesses take advantage of the benefits of the health care law, like expanded mental health and substance use disorder benefits, is priority for Tammy in making the Affordable Care Act work for Wisconsin. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://web.archive.org/web/20140221034523/http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/blog/community-health-centers-increasing-access-to-care Community Health Centers: Increasing Access to Care 2013-12-11 2013 2013-12 Democrat House WI Tammy Baldwin B001230 web.archive.org     legacy Wednesday, December 11, 2013 Community Health Centers: Increasing Access to Care The Affordable Care Act is supporting, expanding, and increasing funding available to Community Health Centers nationwide. Over time, health centers have helped to deliver high-quality and comprehensive preventive & primary health care to their patients, becoming essential care facilities in their communities. The Affordable Care Act allows and provides support for health center facilities to purse long-term projects to expand, improve existing facilities, and serve more patients, recognizing the need to build additional primary care capacity in advance of health insurance reforms.   Across the country, Community Health Centers provide primary care to more than 21 million Americans.  Here in Wisconsin, 17 health centers operate 98 sites, providing preventive and primary health care services to the 281,591 people.   This support is making a difference right here in Wisconsin, at clinics such as the Bridge Street Clinic in Wausau that Tammy visited this past August.  The Bridge Clinic is using the funding and support they received through the Affordable Care Act for an expansion of their dental services program that they expect to be completed in early 2014. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://web.archive.org/web/20140221042631/http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/press-releases/us-senator-tammy-baldwin-statement-on-bipartisan-budget-act U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Statement on Bipartisan Budget Act 2013-12-11 2013 2013-12 Democrat House WI Tammy Baldwin B001230 web.archive.org     legacy U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Statement on Bipartisan Budget Act Wednesday, December 11, 2013 Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today made the following statement regarding the Bipartisan Budget Act.   “The bipartisan budget agreement isn’t perfect, but it is progress that will help break this destructive pattern of drifting from one manufactured crisis to the next. This agreement is a fair bargain that invests in middle class families, reduces the deficit, and rolls back the arbitrary cuts of sequestration that have slowed economic growth and cost our economy jobs. It is important that both parties worked together to put progress ahead of politics and produce a bipartisan agreement that is a good first step towards providing economic security for the middle class and certainty for our economy. Now that we have put in place a new path forward, it is my hope that we can continue to work across party lines to create economic growth and take a balanced approach to reducing the deficit without shortchanging our future.”   ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/pocan-releases-new-report-65000-wisconsinites-to-lose-jobless-aid Pocan Releases New Report: 65,000 Wisconsinites to Lose Jobless Aid Without Congressional Action 2013-12-10 2013 2013-12 Democrat House WI Mark Pocan P000607 pocan.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan (WI-02) today continued highlighting that Congress has #MoreWork2Do before the end of the year by releasing a new report finding that 65,000 Wisconsinites would soon lose vital unemployment insurance without Congressional action. If Congress fails to extend the federal Emergency Unemployment Compensation program within the next two weeks, in Wisconsin alone: 23,700 unemployed workers will lose unemployment insurance just days after the holiday season on December 28, 2013. An additional 41,800 unemployed workers would lose their insurance in the first six months of 2014. Today Pocan signed on as a sponsor of The Emergency Unemployment Insurance Benefits Act, which would extend the emergency unemployment benefits for the long-term unemployed for an additional year. “Without Congressional action, the livelihoods of tens of thousands of Wisconsin families will be threatened just days after Christmas,” Pocan said. “As our economy continues to recover, we must maintain this vital unemployment insurance for Wisconsin job seekers who would like nothing more than to re-enter the workforce. Congress needs to come together to extend these benefits, focus on job creation, and strengthen middle class families across America.” Federal unemployment insurance has been reauthorized several times as Americans continue to recover from the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression. Despite the real progress the economy has made since its near collapse in 2008, there are still 1.3 million fewer jobs than there were before the recession began. Long-term unemployment is near historic highs at 37 percent, with the unemployment rate in Wisconsin at 6.7 percent in October and more than 195,000 Wisconsinites still struggling to find work.  Failure to extend federal unemployment insurance would also hurt job growth throughout the nation, costing the economy 310,000 jobs, according to the Economic Policy Institute, while decreasing GDP and increasing government spending for other safety net p… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://kind.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/reps-kind-delauro-and-blumenauer-tell-speaker-boehner-majority-leader Reps. Kind, DeLauro, and Blumenauer Tell Speaker Boehner, Majority Leader Cantor: Keep Farm Bill Loopholes Closed 2013-12-10 2013 2013-12 Democrat House WI Ron Kind K000188 kind.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, DC--Representatives Ron Kind (D-WI), Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) and Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) today implored Speaker John Boehner and Majority Leader Eric Cantor to keep loopholes for multimillionaires closed in any final Farm Bill. Both the House and Senate-passed versions of the Farm Bill reformed payment limits for commodity programs by capping the total number of active personal management who can receive commodity payments. It is unconscionable that these conferees would try to reverse the reforms backed by a majority of their colleagues so as to continue the flow of millions of dollars, beyond what they are entitled to, to a relatively few mega farms, the representatives wrote. CBO [Congressional Budget Office] has estimated $170 million in savings if Congress reforms payment limits for commodity programs by placing a hard cap of $250,000 (for married couples) on the total amount of commodity payments that producers can receive. Members of Congress are currently negotiating a new five-year Farm Bill that could cut billions from nutrition and anti-hunger programs, even as multimillionaires continue to get exorbitant farm subsidy payments. The farm subsidy programs are rife with fraud, as the Government Accountability Office recently detailed. By contrast, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP or food stamps), has one of the lowest error rates of any federal program. Over 90 percent of all food stamp spending goes to families living at or below the poverty line. The letter can be read in its entirety here. -30- 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://web.archive.org/web/20140221042642/http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/press-releases/wisconsin-continues-to-pay-a-price-for-failing-to-strengthen-badgercare-through-the-affordable-care-act Wisconsin Continues to Pay a Price for Failing to Strengthen BadgerCare through the Affordable Care Act 2013-12-10 2013 2013-12 Democrat House WI Tammy Baldwin B001230 web.archive.org     legacy Wisconsin Continues to Pay a Price for Failing to Strengthen BadgerCare through the Affordable Care Act Tuesday, December 10, 2013 Washington, DC - Today, Senator Tammy Baldwin renewed her call for Governor Scott Walker to seize the opportunity to strengthen BadgerCare through the Affordable Care Act.   “Wisconsin continues to pay a price for Governor Walker’s insistence on putting politics ahead of what’s best for our state,” said Baldwin.  “He has refused to accept an investment to strengthen our BadgerCare program and instead he continues to take Wisconsin down a fiscally irresponsible path that covers fewer people at a higher cost to taxpayers. It doesn’t have to be this way but Governor Walker insists on his plan of kicking tens of thousands of people off of BadgerCare and into an exchange he wants repealed - while at the same time keeping over 80,000 people out in the cold for another three months without the health care they need.”   Because of the health care law, states can choose to expand their Medicaid coverage to all adults with incomes below 133 percent of poverty (around $32,000 for a family of four) and in return receive 100 percent of federal funding to cover those costs for the first three years and no less than 90 percent federal support for those costs in the years following. So far, 26 states and the District of Columbia have taken up this Medicaid expansion opportunity, In fact, thanks to these states and the opening of the new Health Insurance Marketplaces, we know that 6 in 10 currently uninsured Americans will have access to health coverage for $100 per month or less next year, and that number would rise to 8 in 10 if the states that haven’t expanded coverage – including Wisconsin – did.   Expanding Medicaid is a smart choice for Wisconsin. Since expanding Medicaid reduces medical expenses that states pay for uncompensated care, the Kaiser Family Foundation finds that states would generate net savings from expanding Medicaid. According to Kaiser… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://web.archive.org/web/20140221042654/http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/press-releases/us-senators-tammy-baldwin-and-edward-markey-preserve-public-access-to-local-television-channels-ensure-diversity-of-programming U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin and Edward Markey Preserve Public Access to Local Television Channels, Ensure Diversity of Programming 2013-12-10 2013 2013-12 Democrat House WI Tammy Baldwin B001230 web.archive.org     legacy U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin and Edward Markey Preserve Public Access to Local Television Channels, Ensure Diversity of Programming Tuesday, December 10, 2013 Washington, DC – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Edward Markey (D-MA) today introduced the Community Access Preservation (CAP) Act, legislation to ensure public access to local television programming.   “The 80-plus public, educational, and governmental access channels in the state of Wisconsin deliver invaluable public programming on a daily basis, commercial free and with the sole purpose of informing and educating our communities,” said Baldwin. “As local budgets tighten and television delivery methods change, we must ensure that our local public access channels are able to continue to reflect local interests and bring diverse programming to the public.”   "PEG access stations are televised town squares where local citizens can see and hear what is happening in their own community, and respond with their own voices to the issues affecting their cities and towns,” said Markey. “I have long admired the goals of education and participation heralded by these TV channels, and I will continue to support the work of these vital local resources."   Across the country, there over 2,000 public, educational, and governmental (PEG) studios/operations and an estimated 5,000 PEG channels. In a time of media consolidation, these local, non-commercial access channels bring unique voices, perspectives, and programming to communities. Local school districts operate PEG channels to feature school board meetings and forums, homework helpers, interviews, lectures, and sporting events not otherwise broadcast on television. And religious programming represents 20-40 percent of local access programming.   PEG channels receive no federal funding.  The Telecommunications Act of 1996 grants municipalities the right to assess a small franchise fee, which is paid to local or state governments to support community media centers. Sev… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://web.archive.org/web/20140221062024/http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/blog/a-critical-lifeline_--congress-must-act A critical lifeline - Congress must act 2013-12-10 2013 2013-12 Democrat House WI Tammy Baldwin B001230 web.archive.org     legacy Tuesday, December 10, 2013 A critical lifeline - Congress must act At this time, federal support for unemployment insurance is set to end a few days after the holiday season, cutting off vital support for 1.3 million Americans. “Our nation’s economy is moving forward but Wisconsin’s economy continues to lag behind other states and far too many hard working people are still looking for a job. Wisconsin’s economy can’t afford the expiration of unemployment insurance because it will cost our economy jobs and slow growth. That is why it is critical that Congress takes action to continue federal support for unemployment insurance and provide a lifeline for Wisconsin families as they search for work in our recovering economy,” said Senator Tammy Baldwin. According to the Wisconsin Budget Project’s report released last week, over 65,000 Wisconsinites will be impacted if Congress fails to act by the end of the year. 23,700 long-term unemployed workers in Wisconsin will be immediately cut off EUC at the end of 2013, as shown in the chart below. Some 41,800 additional workers will exhaust their state-funded 26 weeks of unemployment benefits in the first half of 2014, and will be denied access to federal unemployment benefits. Tammy joined a number of Senate colleagues is calling for the continuation of federal support for unemployment insurance. Today, she is encouraging Governor Walker and the entire Wisconsin Congressional delegation to join her efforts on behalf of hard-working families looking for a job in Wisconsin. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/pocan-calls-on-congress-to-prevent-price-of-milk-from-doubling Pocan Calls on Congress to Prevent Price of Milk from Doubling 2013-12-09 2013 2013-12 Democrat House WI Mark Pocan P000607 pocan.house.gov     legacy MADISON, WI—Imagine if a gallon of milk suddenly cost $7 at every grocery store in south central Wisconsin. Unfortunately, that could become a reality starting in 2014 if Congress does not pass a new Farm Bill by the end of the year.  At a press conference today in Madison at the Jenifer Street Market, U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan (WI-02) called for his colleagues not to leave Washington until action is taken to avoid these unnecessary price increases for families and farmers in south central Wisconsin. “Congressional inaction has already shut down the government, and now it is threatening to double the price of milk to more than $7 a gallon,” Pocan said. “This type of price increase would devastate our Wisconsin families and gravely harm our Wisconsin dairy farmers. Although the House is scheduled to finish its work by the end of the week, we will not have done our jobs if we fail to address this vital concern. I call on my colleagues not to leave Washington until we pass a Farm Bill and protect the economic security of our families and famers.” If Congress does not pass a new Farm Bill by the end of the year, the country will revert to the outdated dairy policies of the 1940s, which would effectively double the price of milk in the United States. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the national average for a gallon of milk was nearly $3.50 in October. Members of the House and Senate on the Farm Bill Conference Committee are now working to finish a final agreement on new legislation, but with the House scheduled to leave Washington at the end of this week, time is quickly running out. Reports indicate that one of the major areas of disagreement remain over cuts to the food stamp program—the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP). House Republicans are advocating for $40 billion in SNAP Cuts, which would deny benefits to approximately 150,000 Wisconsinites, put 4,000 Wisconsin kids at risk of losing access to free/reduced school lunches, and result in the loss of an estimated $170 million to the Wisc… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://web.archive.org/web/20140221033356/http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/in-the-news/immigration-vital-to-wisconsin-agriculture-farmers-tell-baldwin Immigration vital to Wisconsin agriculture, farmers tell Baldwin 2013-12-09 2013 2013-12 Democrat House WI Tammy Baldwin B001230 web.archive.org     legacy Immigration vital to Wisconsin agriculture, farmers tell Baldwin By:  Mike Tighe Monday, December 9, 2013 Immigration reform must ensure a supply of farm workers from other countries to help sustain Wisconsin agriculture, several farmers and ag representatives told U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin on Friday in La Crosse. Immigration and reforming crop subsidies in the federal farm bill dominated discussion during a roundtable that the Wisconsin Democrat convened at Dairyland Power Cooperative. Baldwin’s session with nearly 20 farmers, educators and officials in the ag industry came as a congressional conference committee wrestles with a new five-year farm bill. Negotiators are snagged over the House version, which would cut $40 billion from food stamps over 10 years, and restructuring subsidies. “Sixty percent of the milk in Wisconsin is harvested by immigrants,” said John Rosenow, a Buffalo County dairy farmer with 500 cows. Rosenow told of a Minnesota customer whose Community Supported Agriculture enterprise had 30 workers, several of whom were deported after an immigration audit deemed them illegal. “People who had been working for him for 12 years he had to let go,” Rosenow said. “It almost killed his farm.” Rosenow, who said eight of his 20 employees are from Mexico, said that, at a time when farm labor is in short supply, “We found this great source of workers in Mexican immigrants.” Beyond the economic issue of providing farm workers is the moral aspect that it also benefits the immigrants, he said. He recently visited families of some of his workers in Mexico, where he said a building boom “is the direct result of their jobs here.” “These are people,” he said. “They are not illegal aliens. … You need to get to know them as people.” John Jones, who farms … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://kind.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-ron-kind-continues-fight-make-college-more-affordable Rep. Ron Kind Continues Fight to Make College More Affordable 2013-12-06 2013 2013-12 Democrat House WI Ron Kind K000188 kind.house.gov     legacy Rep. Kind Cites New Study Finding that Wisconsin Ranks 8th in the U.S. for Student Loan Debt WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Rep. Ron Kind (D-WI) today renewed his call for action to make college loans more affordable, citing a new study finding that Wisconsin ranks 8th highest in the country for percentage of graduates with student loan debt. The fact that our state has the 8th highest percentage of students graduating with debt should be a wake-up call for every Wisconsinite, said Rep. Kind. We have to reverse this trend. Helping our young people prepare to compete in the global marketplace is a smart investment, and an absolute necessity for the future of our state's economy. The study, conducted by the Institute for College Access and Success, found the 68% of last year's graduates left school carrying student loan debt. The average debt amount was $28,102, which was the 14th highest in the nation. Rep. Kind has taken concrete steps to keep college affordable, and has consistently voted against bills that aim to balance the federal deficit on the backs of students. He strongly opposed a so-called compromise on student loan interest rates this past summer, which will ultimately lead to higher interest rates. He also introduced the Protecting Education through Lifetime Learning (PELL) Grant Funding Act to direct any profit the government makesfrom federal student loan programs into the Pell Grant program. Rep. Kind's efforts are especially needed as higher education in Wisconsin faces historic challenges. The state has cut funding for our public colleges by 11%, and at the federal level, mandatory spending reductions (known as the sequester) are cutting 5% from programs helping low-income students, minorities, and students with disabilities afford college. I have the privilege of representing 14 colleges and universities in the Third Congressional District and I know how tough it is on families trying to pay for college, concluded Rep. Kind. For a Wisconsin student to graduate from college and enter the job market with ov… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://web.archive.org/web/20140221062114/http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/blog/upcoming-staff-office-hours-in-viroqua Upcoming staff office hours in Viroqua 2013-12-06 2013 2013-12 Democrat House WI Tammy Baldwin B001230 web.archive.org     legacy Friday, December 6, 2013 Upcoming staff office hours in Viroqua Senator Baldwin's office has announced that members of her staff will hold office hours in Viroqua on December 12, 2013. Constituents will have the opportunity to meet with staff and request assistance with a federal agency or discuss other federal issues. No appointment is necessary. Here are the details for office hours on December 12, 2013: Viroqua 2:00-3:00pm Viroqua City Hall 202 North Main Street Viroqua, WI 54665 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/blog/local-headlines_-baldwin-talks-postal-reform-during-stop-at-quad/graphics Local Headlines - Baldwin talks postal reform during stop at Quad/Graphics 2013-12-06 2013 2013-12 Democrat House WI Tammy Baldwin B001230 www.baldwin.senate.gov     legacy Skip to primary navigation Skip to content News About Tammy Feedback How Can I Help You? Friday, December 6, 2013 Local Headlines - Baldwin talks postal reform during stop at Quad/Graphics Print Email Tweet 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://gwenmoore.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=49&itemid=934 Gwen Moore Mourns Nelson Mandela 2013-12-05 2013 2013-12 Democrat House WI Gwen Moore M001160 gwenmoore.house.gov     legacy By Derek Wallbank - May 16, 2012 5:46 PM ET   The U.S. House of Representatives passed its version of legislation to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act.   The House today passed the bill, 222-205, on a mostly party-line vote. Democrats criticized the Republican-written measure as part of the party’s “war on women.”   “They don’t want to hear us talk about the war on women, but this is a direct assault on women’s lives,” Gwen Moore, a Wisconsin Democrat, said before the vote. Moore, who sponsored a proposal similar to a bill passed by the Democratic-dominated Senate, said she was once raped. Democrats said the Republican proposal would force immigrant victims to choose between staying with their abusers and risking deportation.   President Barack Obama’s administration prefers the Senate- passed version, S. 1925, and his administration threatened a veto of the House bill. Six Democrats joined 216 Republicans in voting for the House bill, while 23 Republicans and 182 Democrats opposed it. Both parties put female lawmakers at the forefront of the debate. Republican Sandy Adams, a freshman lawmaker from central Florida who was a deputy sheriff before coming to Congress, sponsored the House bill. Adams said she had personal experience with the victims the bill is meant to aid, and that her first marriage was an abusive relationship from which she escaped.   ‘I Am Offended’ “I have sat quietly and tried to behave here but I am offended when I hear that this does not protect victims,” Adams said. “As someone who has been in the situation, who has been on the scenes of these crimes, we are trying to reauthorize something that’s very important to victims. Victims, not politics.”   The 1994 Violence Against Women Act and later reauthorizations of the law have easily passed both chambers of Congress.   The grants to women’s shelters and police training weren’t at issue, as the House and Senate versions would authorize spending of about $660 million annu… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2017 Gwen Moore Mourns Nelson Mandela 2013-12-05 2013 2013-12 Democrat House WI Gwen Moore M001160 gwenmoore.house.gov     legacy Though no words can wholly console those who mourn, my thoughts and prayers go out to every person touched by his kind spirit and resolve. May his legacy live on today and always. share: f t Contact: Staci Cox (202) 225- 4572 Washington, DC Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) released this statement after learning that Nelson Mandela had passed. Today we have lost a visionary leader and hero for human rights. Nelson Mandela broke the chains of oppression in South Africa and opened the hearts and minds of millions. His life's journey serves as an inspiration to all those who strive to create a more just world. He reaffirmed to all that hope and a steadfast dream of freedom will prevail over hatred and fear. His courage and strength freed a nation and reshaped our history. In 2005, I had the honor and blessing of meeting this remarkable man. It was a powerful moment that left an indelible mark. Though no words can wholly console those who mourn, my thoughts and prayers go out to every person touched by his kind spirit and resolve. May his legacy live on today and always. ### For Moore News Updates 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://web.archive.org/web/20140221033404/http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/in-the-news/baldwin-talks-postal-reform-during-stop-at-quad/graphics Baldwin talks postal reform during stop at Quad/Graphics 2013-12-05 2013 2013-12 Democrat House WI Tammy Baldwin B001230 web.archive.org     legacy Baldwin talks postal reform during stop at Quad/Graphics By:  Arthur Thomas Waukesha Freeman Thursday, December 5, 2013 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://web.archive.org/web/20140221034537/http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/blog/focusing-on-healthcare-costs-not-cuts Focusing on healthcare costs, not cuts 2013-12-05 2013 2013-12 Democrat House WI Tammy Baldwin B001230 web.archive.org     legacy Thursday, December 5, 2013 Focusing on healthcare costs, not cuts For years now, the budget debate in Washington has come to be defined by a myopic fixation with cutting Medicare and Social Security benefits that people have worked for and earned. The common refrain we hear from Republicans in Washington is that the only path to cutting the deficit can be found in breaking our promise to today’s seniors and to the next generation who have earned the economic security these programs provide. Over the last several years, the same folks who insist on cutting benefits have obsessively worked to repeal and defund the Affordable Care Act (ACA). This obsession has produced more than 40 repeal votes in Congress and led to a government shutdown that hampered economic growth and cost us 120,000 jobs in October. The country has seen what the Tea Party brinkmanship has to offer, and it is looking for something different. The budget conference committee has provided us with an opportunity to find a bipartisan compromise that breaks this destructive pattern of drifting from one manufactured crisis to the next. It provides us with an opportunity for both parties to work together to pass a responsible budget that invests in the middle class, strengthens our economy and takes a balanced approach to reducing the deficit without shortchanging our future. The budget that I supported, which passed the Senate last spring, builds on the $2.5 trillion in deficit reduction we’ve already accomplished in the last two years. This budget makes smart spending cuts and confronts wasteful tax expenditures and loopholes that are not creating economic growth. It also treats seniors and families fairly and includes significant healthcare savings, building on the $700 billion in Medicare savings included in the ACA — savings that extended the solvency of Medicare without cutting benefits. The budget savings we have proposed don’t shift the burden to seniors, increasing thei… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://web.archive.org/web/20140221034337/http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/blog/a-made-in-wisconsin-visit-to-quad-graphics A 'Made in Wisconsin' visit to Quad Graphics 2013-12-04 2013 2013-12 Democrat House WI Tammy Baldwin B001230 web.archive.org     legacy 633 W. Wisconsin Ave., Suite 1920 Milwaukee, WI 53203 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://web.archive.org/web/20140221043737/http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/in-the-news/sen-baldwin-says-bulk-mailing-rate-amendment-will-help-printing-firms Sen. Baldwin says bulk mailing rate amendment will help printing firms 2013-12-04 2013 2013-12 Democrat House WI Tammy Baldwin B001230 web.archive.org     legacy Sen. Baldwin says bulk mailing rate amendment will help printing firms By:  Denise Lockwood Wednesday, December 4, 2013 U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) is championing an amendment to the postal reform bill that would curb large increases in postal rates for bulk mailers. Baldwin visited Quad/Graphics in Sussex Wednesday morning and spoke with Milwaukee Business Journal reporters and editors Tuesday to talk about the impact of the amendment on Wisconsin’s economy. She outlined how the amendment would give postal customers “pricing predictability” and benefit forestry, paper and printing companies throughout the state like Quad/Graphics. “Forty percent of the paper we produce ends up in the mail stream… any significant – beyond inflation increases in postage – affects our paper industry very dramatically,” Baldwin said. Baldwin’s amendment strikes a section of the bill that would allow rates to be increased beyond the rate of inflation for bulk mailers. “It’s pretty simple math for these folks that the postage is a significant part of their bottom line,” Baldwin said. “If it goes up, they are mailing less and nobody benefits. It’s a very important provision to get rid of.” Joel Quadracci, president and CEO of Quad/Graphics, spoke about the issue during committee hearings on the topic earlier this year in which he told the committee: "As discussed, above-inflation postage rate increases cannot be part of this solution (whether they are from straight rate increases or reductions in work-share discounts). The rate caps enacted as part of the Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act of 2006 (PAEA) have worked well to control postage rates and provide our clients with that much needed certainty." Jeff Landin, president of Wisconsin Paper Council, supports th… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/pocan-comments-on-alec-s-new-attempts-to-shield-itself-against-tax-laws Pocan Comments on ALEC’s New Attempts to Shield Itself against Tax Laws 2013-12-03 2013 2013-12 Democrat House WI Mark Pocan P000607 pocan.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement on today’s Guardian story detailing the American Legislative Exchange Council’s (ALEC) new efforts to shield itself against tax laws. When he served in the Wisconsin State Assembly, Pocan became a member of ALEC to learn more about the group and expose its potentially illegal lobbying activities. By filing as a non-profit 501 (c)(3) tax-exempt charity, ALEC is required to verify that it does not spend more than 20 percent of its time lobbying. However, as Pocan learned when he attended the group’s national conferences, ALEC spends almost all of its time lobbying—it writes model legislation on behalf of its corporate partners and then helps state legislatures pass these bills. But according to the Guardian, ALEC is now: “hoping to avoid legal, tax and ethical challenges by creating a separate sister organisation it calls the "Jeffersonian Project". The new body would be categorised as a 501(c)(4) social welfare organisation, a designation that would allow Alec to be far more overt in its lobbying activities than its current charitable status as a 501(c)(3).” “The only charity work ALEC does is on behalf of needy corporations and lonely legislators,” Pocan said. “It is past time that ALEC is exposed for what it is—a corporate lobbying firm doing the bidding of corporations. As the article details, they are now trying to not only hide their intensions, but their funding as well in a new “social welfare” organization. The IRS needs to step in and strip ALEC of its ability to rig the democratic system and rob the American taxpayers.”  Last year, Pocan sent a letter to the IRS urging them to investigate ALEC’s tax filing. He also wrote a letter to the ALEC Chairman asking him to justify its tax filing status. He never received a response. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://web.archive.org/web/20140221034341/http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/blog/badger-meter_innovators-strengthening-our-made-in-wisconsin-economy Badger Meter – innovators strengthening our 'Made in Wisconsin' economy 2013-12-03 2013 2013-12 Democrat House WI Tammy Baldwin B001230 web.archive.org     legacy Tuesday, December 3, 2013 Badger Meter – innovators strengthening our 'Made in Wisconsin' economy The Milwaukee region has quickly become a world hub for water research, education and economic development and Badger Meter is just another example of bright innovators helping to build and strengthen our "Made In Wisconsin" economy. Badger Meter was founded in Milwaukee over a hundred years ago and is a leader in the marketing and manufacturing of flow measurement and control technologies. Badger Meter's products measure and control the flow of liquids - such as water, oil and chemicals - and have earned a reputation across the globe. They also have an Innovation Center that includes labs where engineers and scientists simulate different conditions to further develop their technologies.    Click here, to read more about building a 'Made in Wisconsin' economy. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://kind.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-ron-kind-praises-grant-award-improve-energy-efficiency-wisconsin Rep. Ron Kind Praises Grant Award to Improve Energy Efficiency in Wisconsin 2013-11-26 2013 2013-11 Democrat House WI Ron Kind K000188 kind.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Rep. Ron Kind (D-WI) welcomed the news that Wisconsin is receiving a grant award totaling $475,000 from the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) State Energy Program. The competitively awarded grant is for projects whose goal is to increase statewide energy savings and boost the energy efficiency of public institutions, local governments and industrial sectors. This grant will help support a forward-looking approach aimed at promoting energy efficiency and helping communities reduce energy waste, said Rep. Kind. These investments will protect the environment, save taxpayer dollars and help Wisconsin continue to lead the way in smart, innovative renewable energy solutions and innovations. Wisconsin's award is part of nearly $4 million in grants to 13 states aimed at increasing statewide energy savings and boosting energy efficiency. Wisconsin's awards totaling $475,000 fall into two categories. One will attempt to remove regulatory, market and utility barriers to industrial energy efficiency (while helping create a sustainable model), accounting for $75,000 of the federal funding. The other project will focus on retrofitting public housing as well as local government and state facilities, (including the installation of low-wattage LED lighting and an upgrade to existing heating and cooling systems), accounting for $400,000 in grant funding. Rep. Kind wrote letters in strong support of the grant. The DOE's State Energy Program provides support through formula and competitive grants, assisting states in saving energy and harnessing clean energy technologies. States use the grants to increase technology use, build partnerships, and facilitate energy-related emergency preparedness. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://web.archive.org/web/20140221062223/http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/blog/upcoming-staff-office-hours-in-wausau-and-rhinelander Upcoming staff office hours in Wausau & Rhinelander 2013-11-26 2013 2013-11 Democrat House WI Tammy Baldwin B001230 web.archive.org     legacy Tuesday, November 26, 2013 Upcoming staff office hours in Wausau & Rhinelander Senator Baldwin's office has announced that members of her staff will hold office hours in Rhinelander and Wausau on December 2, 2013. Constituents will have the opportunity to meet with staff and request assistance with a federal agency or discuss other federal issues. No appointment is necessary. Here are the details for office hours on December 2, 2013: Wausau 10:00-11:00am Marathon County Public Library 300 N. 1st Street Wausau, WI Rhinelander 1:00-2:00pm Rhinelander Public Library 106 N. Stevens Street Rhinelander, WI 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://gwenmoore.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=49&itemid=929 Gwen Moore Recognizes Native American Heritage Month 2013-11-22 2013 2013-11 Democrat House WI Gwen Moore M001160 gwenmoore.house.gov     legacy By Staff|5/16/2012 3:05 PM (Talk Radio News Service)    House Democrats voiced extreme opposition to a GOP version of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) they argue lacks provisions that extend the authority of the law to minority women, Native American women and members of the LGBT community.   House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) argued that the Republican bill “is a step backward” from current legislation. Instead, House Democrats are pressing leadership to take up a Senate version that gained bipartisan support and passed by a 68-31 margin.   “In sharp contrast, the House Republicans have brought to the floor today a controversial bill that will weaken protections we give to those who suffer domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking,” Pelosi said. “All people deserve to be protected from domestic violence, there should be no exceptions in this law.”   Rep. Gwen Moore (D-Wis.), through personal experience, argued that the provisions being omitted from House Republicans’ VAWA will inadequately support minority women and as well as women living on tribal lands.   “I am particularly aggrieved that this bill ignores the special circumstances of women who are minorities, women who are in the shadows,” Moore said. “And where we have created a veritable sanctuary for those who would commit sexual assault and abuse them on tribal lands.” The White House issued a veto threat to the GOP bill Tuesday.   “For instance, H.R. 4970 fails to provide for concurrent special domestic-violence criminal jurisdiction by tribal authorities over non-Indians, and omits clarification of tribal courts’ full civil jurisdiction regarding certain protection orders over non-Indians,” the White House said in a statement.   “The bill also fails to include language that would prohibit discrimination against LGBT victims in VAWA grant programs. No sexual-assault or domestic-violence victim should be beaten, hurt, or killed because they could not access needed support, as… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2119 Gwen Moore Recognizes Native American Heritage Month 2013-11-22 2013 2013-11 Democrat House WI Gwen Moore M001160 gwenmoore.house.gov     legacy Gwen Moore Recognizes Native American Heritage Month f t # e Washington, DC, November 22, 2013 The rich culture and heritage of the Native American community has had an undeniable positive impact on our way of life. As Thanksgiving approaches, let us remember the great contributions that Native Americans have made and continue to make to bridge our communities and improve our nation. share: f t Contact: Staci Cox (202) 225- 4572 Washington, DC Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) released this statement in honor of Native American Heritage Month. The rich culture and heritage of the Native American community has had an undeniable positive impact on our way of life. As Thanksgiving approaches, let us remember the great contributions that Native Americans have made and continue to make to bridge our communities and improve our nation. This week I was proud to celebrate the Native American code talkers whose service and unique languages proved invaluable during WWI and WWII. The Wisconsin tribes who received the Congressional Gold Medals included the Ho-Chunk, Oneida and Menominee Nations. It was such an honor to join them as they received this long overdue recognition. Protecting the sovereignty and promoting the economic, political and social self-determination for the Native American community remains a pressing priority given the numerous challenges they face. One of our key legislative priorities this year was the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). For far too long, non-Native men could assault Native women with impunity. VAWA not only works to end this scourge, but it also helps provide vital support services to Native American victims of sexual assault and domestic violence. I was proud to be the lead House sponsor of such vital legislat… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://web.archive.org/web/20140221042714/http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/press-releases/baldwin-klobuchar-join-in-friendly-wager-on-this-weekends-minnesota-wisconsin-football-games Baldwin, Klobuchar Join in Friendly Wager on This Weekend's Minnesota-Wisconsin Football Games 2013-11-22 2013 2013-11 Democrat House WI Tammy Baldwin B001230 web.archive.org     legacy Baldwin, Klobuchar Join in Friendly Wager on This Weekend's Minnesota-Wisconsin Football Games Just in time for Thanksgiving, the Senators put Minnesota turkey and wild rice and Wisconsin bratwurst and cheese on the line for the Gopher-Badger and Vikings-Packers games Friday, November 22, 2013 WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) today joined in a friendly wager on this weekend’s Minnesota-Wisconsin football games. With the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers playing the University of Wisconsin Badgers on Saturday and the Minnesota Vikings playing the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, the senators wagered Wisconsin bratwurst and cheese against a Minnesota Jennie-O turkey and wild rice – one dish for each game. “While I’m sure Senator Baldwin’s office would enjoy a Minnesota turkey and some Minnesota wild rice for Thanksgiving dinner, I’m looking forward to sampling some of the finest brats and cheese Wisconsin has to offer after cheering on the Gophers and Vikings this weekend,” Klobuchar said, noting that Minnesota is the number one turkey producer in the country. "When the Badgers and Packers beat the Gophers and Vikings like they always do, the turkey and wild rice will go wonderfully with some made in Wisconsin cranberry sauce," said Baldwin. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://web.archive.org/web/20140221044105/http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/in-the-news/senators-introduce-bill-to-help-homeless-and-foster-youth-attend-college Senators Introduce Bill To Help Homeless And Foster Youth Attend College 2013-11-22 2013 2013-11 Democrat House WI Tammy Baldwin B001230 web.archive.org     legacy Senators Introduce Bill To Help Homeless And Foster Youth Attend College By:  Scott Keyes Friday, November 22, 2013 The United States recently set an depressing record when the number of homeless students across the country reached an all-time high last year. More than 1.1 million students in preschool or K-12 were homeless during the 2011-12 school year, fully 2 percent of all students in the nation. In response, Democratic Sens. Patty Murray (WA), Mary Landrieu (LA), and Tammy Baldwin (WI) introduced the Higher Education Access and Success for Homeless and Foster Youth Act on Thursday in an effort to help homeless students be able to afford and attend college. Currently, there are many hurdles that are unique to homeless youth that make it more difficult both to get to college and to stay afloat once they’re there. Many have difficulty establishing residency in order to qualify for in-state tuition, and they must have their status as independent students without parental support re-determined every year. This bill would remove those barriers, providing in-state tuition for homeless and foster youth and allowing their unaccompanied status to be set in perpetuity. In addition, the bill would help homeless and foster youth find housing both during the school year and between terms. And it would instruct the General Accounting Office to conduct more research on education trends among homeless and foster students so further outreach can be provided. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://gwenmoore.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=49&itemid=928 Paulsen, Moore Introduce Legislation to Combat Sex Trafficking 2013-11-21 2013 2013-11 Democrat House WI Gwen Moore M001160 gwenmoore.house.gov     legacy By Pete Kasperowicz - 05/16/12 01:20 PM ET    The House on Wednesday voted to move ahead with a bill to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), after Democrats tried blocking it by raising a point of order.   Democrats oppose the House bill, which omits language prohibiting discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people under the law, does not go as far as a Senate bill to protect Native Americans, and makes it harder for illegal immigrant victims of domestic abuse to stay in the United States.   In early Wednesday afternoon debate, Democrats bristled at the GOP bill, H.R. 4970, because Republicans are not allowing any amendment votes. In a bid to stall the bill, Democrats raised a point of order against the rule for the bill, arguing that the bill contains unacceptable unfunded mandates.   But Rep. Gwen Moore (D-Wis.) acknowledged that the real reason for the point of order was to allow Democrats more time to argue against it, given that there will be no amendment debate.   "This bill has always been a bipartisan effort, and I would argue that on an issue like this, it is incredibly important to have a well-rounded discussion," she said. "Why not allow us to have a healthy debate?"   As part of her argument, Moore called on 10 Democratic women to register their opposition to the bill, which they did in brief statements on the House floor.   Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-N.C.) dismissed the point of order by saying the Congressional Budget Office has determined that there are no significant unfunded mandates in the bill, and rejected Democratic attempts to paint Republicans as uncaring about violence against women.   "It really pains me to see my colleagues across the aisle make the kind of accusations that they make about Republicans being unconcerned about the issue of violence against women," Foxx said. "How could they possibly accuse us of not being concerned about that issue?"   Foxx also noted that the Republica… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2048 Paulsen, Moore Introduce Legislation to Combat Sex Trafficking 2013-11-21 2013 2013-11 Democrat House WI Gwen Moore M001160 gwenmoore.house.gov     legacy I am so proud to join Congressman Paulsen as we work to protect trafficking victims. I urge my colleagues to do their part to reduce the prevalence of sex trafficking and the pain associated with this horrific crime. share: f t CONTACT: Paulsen: Philip Minardi (202) 503-7809 Moore: Staci Cox (202) 225-4572 Washington, D.C. Congressman Erik Paulsen (MN-03) and Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04), today introduced bipartisan legislation to combat sex trafficking in American communities. The Stop Exploitation Through Trafficking Act will give law enforcement the tools they need to turn the tide against sex trafficking in U.S. communities and help victims of these horrific crimes receive the support they need and deserve. These young girls are victims and need access to services and protection, said Congressman Paulsen. The fact is many trafficking victims don't seek help because they fear they will be punished. It's time to shepherd victims out of the shadows and bring traffickers and johns' to justice. We must do everything we can to combat this tragic trend in our own backyard. In 2006, as a member of the Minnesota House, Paulsen was an author of legislation forming the first statewide human trafficking task force. This task force was the first step towards Minnesota's Safe Harbor Law. Sex trafficking is a very serious issue that impacts far too many--including young children--across our nation, said Congresswoman Moore. This reality was undeniably exposed after July's Operation Cross Country VII where 10 young people in Milwaukee and dozens more across our nation were rescued from forced prostitution. I am so proud to join Congressman Paulsen as we work to protect trafficking victims. This bill would strengthen our national response to sex trafficking, and provide victims with access to services rather than prosecuting them for being in a bad situation through no fault of their own. I urge my colleagues to do their part to reduce the prevalence of s… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://kind.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-ron-kind-highlights-economic-impact-national-wildlife-refuges Rep. Ron Kind Highlights Economic Impact of National Wildlife Refuges 2013-11-21 2013 2013-11 Democrat House WI Ron Kind K000188 kind.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Rep. Ron Kind (D-WI) is highlighting a new report that details the substantial economic activity generated by our national wildlife refuges. Our national wildlife refuges offer spectacular natural beauty and critical habitat for wildlife. But they are also economic engines that create jobs in local communities,said Rep. Kind. Making investments in our natural resources provides a valuable return in Wisconsin and across the country." The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently released "Banking on Nature,"a report that describes the profound economic impact that the nation's 561 national wildlife refuges have on local economies. In 2011 (the most recent data available), 46.5 million people visited refuges, representing a near 30 percent increase over five years. Spending by these visitors generated $2.4 billion of sales in regional economies, and approximately $342.9 million in tax revenue at the local, county, state and federal level. Wisconsin enjoys tremendous economic benefits from national wildlife refuges. At western Wisconsin's Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife & Fish Refuge, for example, there were 4.4 million visits in 2011 resulting in $101.9 million spent. A full 68 percent of that spending came from non-local visitors. The local economic impact associated with these visits includes 1,394 jobs, $47 million in employment income, and $20.4 million total tax revenue. The refuge offers activities ranging from hunting and fishing to bird watching and bicycling. We are fortunate to have theUpper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge, as well as the refuges in Trempealeau and Necedah, right here in our region, concluded Rep. Kind. We need to continueprotecting and investing in our refuges here at home and in public lands across the U.S., to keep local economies strong and to ensure that our open spaces can be enjoyed by future generations. The full report can be read here. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://web.archive.org/web/20140221042722/http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/press-releases/baldwin-and-thune-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-to-increase-efficiency-in-healthcare-delivery-reduce-costs Baldwin and Thune Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Increase Efficiency in Healthcare Delivery, Reduce Costs 2013-11-21 2013 2013-11 Democrat House WI Tammy Baldwin B001230 web.archive.org     legacy Baldwin and Thune Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Increase Efficiency in Healthcare Delivery, Reduce Costs Quality Data, Quality Healthcare Act Promotes Informed Healthcare Decisions Leading to Better Patient Outcomes Thursday, November 21, 2013 Washington D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and John Thune (R-S.D.) today introduced bipartisan legislation that increases the transparency of healthcare costs in Medicare - helping doctors, health systems, private insurers, and research institutions provide more efficient, higher quality healthcare and better patient outcomes.   “Medicare is the single largest payer of healthcare services in the country, spending over $600 billion each year. But we have very little access to what we are paying for,” said Baldwin. “The Quality Data, Quality Healthcare Act provides access to that data and puts it into the hands of those who can use it, increasing efficiency in the delivery of healthcare and helping us get better bang for our healthcare buck.”   “Providing access to data that can be used to evaluate healthcare services is a critical component of increasing transparency and reducing healthcare costs,” said Thune. “Our bill would ultimately provide data to evaluate the areas of healthcare that are working and those that are not, thereby lowering costs and increasing efficiency. I hope our colleagues will join us in supporting this common-sense measure to improve the quality of healthcare while reducing costs.”   As the largest payer of healthcare in the United States, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services sits on a wealth of information that can help inform healthcare providers in making better decisions that will improve patient care and reduce costs. Economists have argued that expanding access to Medicare cost and utilization data will increase efficiency in healthcare delivery, reduce costs, and improve the quality of care.   Congress and the administration have taken initial steps to make Medic… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://web.archive.org/web/20140221062237/http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/blog/tweettammy-a-great-conversation-with-students-from-across-the-state #TweetTammy: A great conversation with students from across the state 2013-11-21 2013 2013-11 Democrat House WI Tammy Baldwin B001230 web.archive.org     legacy Thursday, November 21, 2013 #TweetTammy: A great conversation with students from across the state Today Tammy took to Twitter and hosted a "tweet-up" with college media from across Wisconsin. Thanks to everyone for joining the conversation. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/blog/the-congressional-medal-of-honor-a-special-day-for-wisconsin-veterans-local-tribal-leaders-and-their-families The Congressional Medal of Honor: A special day for Wisconsin veterans, local tribal leaders & their families 2013-11-21 2013 2013-11 Democrat House WI Tammy Baldwin B001230 www.baldwin.senate.gov     legacy Thursday, November 21, 2013 The Congressional Medal of Honor: A special day for Wisconsin veterans, local tribal leaders & their families Members of the Ho Chunk, Menominee, and Oneida Nations played a vital role for the U.S. Military in World War I and World War II. Known today as “Code Talkers,” members of American Indian tribes exchanged sensitive information using their native languages to transmit secure communications that were never decoded. They helped elude our enemies trying to break United States military code and increased the speed that the military could communicate, ultimately saving lives and enabling victories for the United States and our allies. Yesterday, tribal leaders and the families of these heroic individuals came to the Capitol to receive a Congressional Gold Medal for the remarkable service of their ancestors. The work of these distinctive veterans during both world wars went unrecognized for decades because the program wasn’t declassified by the military until 1968. Yesterday, Senator Reid put their service in historical perspective: “…The government told them their language had no value. But the children held onto their languages, culture and history despite great personal risk. And in this nation’s hour of greatest need, Native American languages proved to have great value indeed.” Yesterday’s Congressional Gold Medal honoring the Native American Code Talkers was a special day as we recognized our veterans and their special place in history. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://gwenmoore.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=49&itemid=927 Gwen Moore Supports Victims of Abuse, Introduces Domestic Violence Criminal Disarmament Act 2013-11-20 2013 2013-11 Democrat House WI Gwen Moore M001160 gwenmoore.house.gov     legacy By KATE NOCERA | 5/16/12 3:08 PM EDT   Rep. Gwen Moore spoke forcefully against the House version of the Violence Against Woman Act and openly talked about her own experience as a victim of violence and sexual assault.   Moore sponsored the Democratic version of the bill, the twin to the Senate’s re-authorization.    “As a member of this body and a survivor of sexual assault…I can tell you it’s traumatic to be here today and to find my colleagues not taking the recommended updates that people who work with domestic violence victims have put in front of them as best practices,” Moore said at a press conference to denounce the Republican bill.   Moore then went on to describe a  personal experience to highlight why she felt the Republican version VAWA didn’t go far enough.   “I took a ride with a guy I thought was a friend…and he decided to take a detour behind some buildings to rape me and choke me almost to death. I went to the hospital, was examined, they could see I had been raped. When we got to court I was on trial…what I wore that night was on trial and he was found not guilty,” Moore said.  “This was 20 years before had the Violence Against Women Act, before we gave law enforcement to the tools to know what the circumstances are. As a woman of color I am particularly aggrieved this bill ignores the circumstances of women who are minorities.”   Moore, along with Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi and other Democratic leaders, argued that the Republican’s version of VAWA is watered down and rolls back protections for groups like immigrant and LGBT communities.   Pelosi reiterated that the Senate’s bill passed with bipartisan support.   “We’ve come together [twice before] to re-authorize and strengthen this law. This year our colleagues in the Senate acted similarly, passing a strong bill with strong bipartisan support,” Pelosi said. “A sharp contrast to the Senate bill, the House Republicans have brought to the floor a controversial bill that would wea… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/pocan-co-sponsors-bipartisan-immigration-reform-legislation Pocan Co-Sponsors Bipartisan Immigration Reform Legislation 2013-11-20 2013 2013-11 Democrat House WI Mark Pocan P000607 pocan.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan (WI-02) announced today that he has co-sponsored comprehensive immigration reform legislation and urged Speaker Boehner to bring the bill up for a vote as soon as possible. The Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act, H.R. 15, which is modeled after the bipartisan immigration reform bill that passed the U.S. Senate earlier this year, currently has more than 190 bipartisan supporters in the House. “Comprehensive immigration reform unites Americans from all different states, backgrounds and even political affiliations, and it’s time for Congress to act,” Pocan said. “Providing our country with a commonsense and fair immigration system is not only the right thing to do, it’s the smart thing to do. It will boost Wisconsin’s economy, create jobs, promote innovation, and reduce the deficit. I am proud to support bipartisan immigration reform in the House, and I urge Speaker Boehner to allow us to vote on a measure that has strong and widespread support.” The Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act would: Unite families and offer hardworking immigrants an earned pathway to citizenship after passing background checks, paying penalties and taxes, learning English and going to the back of the legal immigration line. Reform our visa programs and our interior enforcement. Strengthen the E-verify program, protect workers and reward businesses who play by the rules. Secure our borders through the bipartisan McCaul-Thompson border security bill that received unanimous approval from the House Homeland Security Committee. According to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office, enactment of the bipartisan Senate-passed comprehensive immigration reform bill would reduce the deficit by $850 billion.  In Wisconsin, comprehensive immigration would have meant $33 million more dollars in state and local taxes in 2010, money that could have been used to hire more teachers or first responders. And a report from the Regional Econo… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1988 Gwen Moore Supports Victims of Abuse, Introduces Domestic Violence Criminal Disarmament Act 2013-11-20 2013 2013-11 Democrat House WI Gwen Moore M001160 gwenmoore.house.gov     legacy As we continue to debate our budgetary priorities, the farm bill, comprehensive immigration reform, and other important issues, I encourage my colleagues to join me in my fight to turn domestic violence victims into survivors. share: f t Contact: Staci Cox (202) 225- 4572 Washington, DC Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) introduced legislation to help prevent gun-related domestic violence homicides. She released this statement: The danger posed by a gun in the hands of a domestic violence abuser is not a new occurrence. Last year, this violence took the lives of 52 Wisconsinites including that of Zina Daniel, the victim who was shot to death by her estranged husband while working at a spa in Brookfield, Wisconsin. Hundreds more across our nation were fatally shot by an intimate partner. As a strong advocate for women, particularly women who have suffered through domestic violence, I remain committed to doing all I can to prevent these tragedies. Today I introduced the Domestic Violence Criminal Disarmament Act, which would encourage states to adopt baseline policies that (1.) require officials to routinely take into account whether a gun is present in a serious domestic violence situation and (2.) take steps to protect the victim by removing the gun from the equation if it is illegally possessed or determined to be a threat to the victim. As we continue to debate our budgetary priorities, the farm bill, comprehensive immigration reform, and other important issues, I encourage my colleagues to join me in my fight to turn domestic violence victims into survivors. Supporters of the Domestic Violence Criminal Disarmament Act include the following: End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin, National Task Force to End Sexual and Domestic Violence Against Women, and Violence Policy Center. Original Cosponsors include Rep. Donna Edwards and Rep. Robin Kelly. To read Congresswoman Moore's Huffington Post op-ed and learn more about the Domestic Violence Crimi… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://kind.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/honoring-native-american-code-talkers Honoring Native American Code Talkers 2013-11-20 2013 2013-11 Democrat House WI Ron Kind K000188 kind.house.gov     legacy 205 Fifth Avenue S., Suite 400 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://kind.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-ron-kind-honors-native-american-code-talkers-congressional-gold Rep. Ron Kind Honors Native American Code Talkers at Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony 2013-11-20 2013 2013-11 Democrat House WI Ron Kind K000188 kind.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Rep. Ron Kind (D-WI) helped honor the 33 Native American tribes with members who served as military code talkers during WWI and WWII, in a ceremony held today at the U.S. Capitol. It was my distinct honor to be a part of this ceremony recognizing these great patriots,said Rep. Kind. Native American code talkers, many of whom came from Wisconsin, played a key role in advancing the United States toward victory while saving the lives of countless Americans in uniform. Speaking at the ceremony, Rep. Kind described the service of the Code Talkers, who transmitted secret messages of critical tactical importance using their native tribal languages. The Code Talkers Recognition Act of 2008, cosponsored by Rep. Kind, authorized the creation of medals to honor the valor and dedication of Native American Code Talkers. Wisconsin Tribes honored at today's ceremony include the Ho-Chunk, Oneida, and Menominee Nations; joining Rep. Kind on the program were military leaders as well as members of the House and Senate leadership. In WWII, Code Talkers served in North Africa, Europe, and the Pacific, and their unbreakable code played a pivotal role in saving countless lives and hastening WWII's end. Many Code Talkers were killed or wounded during that war, and at least one was taken prisoner, but many of those who returned from WWII continued their military careers in the Korean and Vietnam Wars. As a testament to their professionalism, the enemy was never able to break the Code Talkers' communications. Code Talkers could communicate in 20 seconds what coding machines of the time took 30 minutes to do. In the field, they were never allowed to write any part of the code down, making themselves living codes. Many Native American languages had no alphabet and were almost impossible to master without early exposure. Every American owes a debt of gratitude to the Code Talkers, concluded Rep Kind. Because of the secret nature of their service, many of them returned home without a heroes' welcome. I'm proud to be able … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://web.archive.org/web/20140221062301/http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/blog/honoring-the-native-american-code-talkers Honoring the Native American Code Talkers 2013-11-20 2013 2013-11 Democrat House WI Tammy Baldwin B001230 web.archive.org     legacy Wednesday, November 20, 2013 Honoring the Native American Code Talkers Today a grateful nation honored the Native American Code Talkers, including members of the Ho Chunk, Menominee & Oneida Nations, with a Congressional Gold Medal for their incredible service to our country. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://gwenmoore.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=49&itemid=924 Reps. Moore, Kind and Pocan Call on Governor Walker to Close His Health Insurance Coverage Gap 2013-11-19 2013 2013-11 Democrat House WI Gwen Moore M001160 gwenmoore.house.gov     legacy By Mark Schoeff Jr.  May 6, 2012    Democrats are joining Republicans in putting pressure on the Securities and Exchange Commission not to tighten regulations governing money market funds.    In a move similar to the bipartisan opposition to a pending Labor Department regulation that would expand fiduciary-duty requirements for retirement plans, Democrats have added their voices — and signatures — to what initially looked like familiar Republican and industry skepticism of a regulatory proposal.    Last Tuesday, 18 Republicans and 15 Democrats — all former state and local officials — sent a letter to SEC Chairman Mary Schapiro warning her that changes in money market funds will make raising money for infrastructure projects more difficult.    When she appeared at an April 25 hearing of the House Capital Markets Subcommittee, Ms. Schapiro heard a couple of Democrats — in addition to Republicans — warn her to tread carefully.    “The debate has widened out considerably,” said David Smith, general counsel at the Mutual Fund Directors Forum. “A lot more people have become engaged in the debate over the last few months than were engaged nine months or a year ago.”    The strengthening push-back from Capitol Hill, in addition to the relentless opposition from the financial industry and a likely split among the five SEC commissioners, has observers doubting whether the commission will be able to move forward.    The systemic risk that a run on money markets poses is a “real danger for the future of the economy,” said Arthur S. Levitt Jr., a former SEC chairman.    But the forces working against reform may overwhelm the SEC.    “I'm very sorry that regulation is unlikely to see the light of day,” Mr. Levitt said last Tuesday at the Bloomberg Washington Summit.    The SEC hasn't made a proposal yet. It is considering changes designed to prevent a situation like the one in 2008 when the net asset value of the Reserve Primary Fund fell to le… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/reps-pocan-moore-and-kind-call-on-governor-walker-to-close-his-health Reps. Pocan, Moore and Kind Call on Governor Walker to Close His Health Insurance Coverage Gap 2013-11-19 2013 2013-11 Democrat House WI Mark Pocan P000607 pocan.house.gov     legacy Washington, DC— Today, Congressman Mark Pocan (WI-02) along with Congressman Ron Kind (WI-03) and Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) sent a letter to Governor Scott Walker expressing frustration with his most recent BadgerCare decision and urging him not to delay insurance coverage for approximately 80,000 Wisconsinites. Under Governor Walker's previous plan, about 80,000 low-income Wisconsinites would be transferred into the Affordable Care Act exchange from the BadgerCare program. At that same time, Governor Walker would accept about 80,000 new BadgerCare recipients. Last week, he announced his intent to delay the transfer. However, to offset that cost he would also delay covering those newly eligible Medicaid recipients.   “The most viable option for Governor Walker has been an option available to him all along—expand health care access in Wisconsin at no cost to the state. We simply would not be in this situation if Governor Walker had not rejected the $4 billion in federal funds to expand BadgerCare and provide families with secure, affordable and accessible health care. The health security of Wisconsin residents is too important to be used in a game of political football,” said Rep. Pocan.   “I am extremely disappointed that Governor Walker is once again turning his back on our most vulnerable populations,” said Rep. Moore. “As he touts his latest health care agenda item encouraging the legislature to keep current BadgerCare recipients on the program through March, the health of thousands could be in jeopardy. He is no hero. At a minimum, I urge our governor to keep his word and cover those newly eligible for BadgerCare beginning January 1. I continue to encourage him to stop his partisan games and accept federal funds to expand Medicaid.”   “Governor Walker never should have rejected federal support for Medicaid expansion in the first place. There are federal funds available right now for low-income Wisconsinites who need health care coverage, and all that’s standing in the way is the Governor,” said Rep. Ki… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2169 Reps. Moore, Kind and Pocan Call on Governor Walker to Close His Health Insurance Coverage Gap 2013-11-19 2013 2013-11 Democrat House WI Gwen Moore M001160 gwenmoore.house.gov     legacy At a minimum, I urge our governor to keep his word and cover those newly eligible for BadgerCare beginning January 1. I continue to encourage him to stop his partisan games and accept federal funds to expand Medicaid. share: f t Contact: Staci Cox (Moore) 202-225- 4572 Peter Knudsen (Kind) 202-225-5506 Samuel Lau (Pocan) 202-225-2906 Washington, DC Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) along with Congressman Ron Kind (WI-03) and Congressman Mark Pocan (WI-02) sent a letter to Governor Scott Walker expressing frustration with his most recent BadgerCare decision and urging him not to delay insurance coverage for approximately 80,000 Wisconsinites. Under Governor Walker's previous plan, about 80,000 low-income Wisconsinites would be transferred into the Affordable Care Act exchange from the BadgerCare program. At that same time, Governor Walker would accept about 80,000 new BadgerCare recipients. Last week, he announced his intent to delay the transfer. However, to offset that cost he would also delay covering those newly eligible Medicaid recipients. I am extremely disappointed that Governor Walker is once again turning his back on our most vulnerable populations, said Rep. Moore. As he touts his latest health care agenda item encouraging the legislature to keep current BadgerCare recipients on the program through March, the health of thousands could be in jeopardy. He is no hero. At a minimum, I urge our governor to keep his word and cover those newly eligible for BadgerCare beginning January 1. I continue to encourage him to stop his partisan games and accept federal funds to expand Medicaid. Governor Walker never should have rejected federal support for Medicaid expansion in the first place. There are federal funds available right now for low-income Wisconsinites who need health care coverage, and all that's standing in the way is the Governor, said Rep. Kind. He needs to put partisanship aside, and follow the example of many Republican gove… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://kind.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/reps-kind-moore-and-pocan-call-governor-walker-close-his-health Reps. Kind, Moore and Pocan Call on Governor Walker to Close His Health Insurance Coverage Gap 2013-11-19 2013 2013-11 Democrat House WI Ron Kind K000188 kind.house.gov     legacy Washington, DC Today, Congressman Ron Kind (WI-03) along with Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) and Congressman Mark Pocan (WI-02) sent a letter to Governor Scott Walker expressing frustration with his most recent BadgerCare decision and urging him not to delay insurance coverage for approximately 80,000 Wisconsinites. Under Governor Walker's previous plan, about 80,000 low-income Wisconsinites would be transferred into the Affordable Care Act exchange from the BadgerCare program. At that same time, Governor Walker would accept about 80,000 new BadgerCare recipients. Last week, he announced his intent to delay the transfer. However, to offset that cost he would also delay covering those newly eligible Medicaid recipients. Governor Walker never should have rejected federal support for Medicaid expansion in the first place. There are federal funds available right now for low-income Wisconsinites who need health care coverage, and all that's standing in the way is the Governor, said Rep. Kind. He needs to put partisanship aside, and follow the example of many Republican governors around the country who have expanded Medicaid coverage for low-income individuals. I am extremely disappointed that Governor Walker is once again turning his back on our most vulnerable populations, said Rep. Moore. As he touts his latest health care agenda item encouraging the legislature to keep current BadgerCare recipients on the program through March, the health of thousands could be in jeopardy. He is no hero. At a minimum, I urge our governor to keep his word and cover those newly eligible for BadgerCare beginning January 1. I continue to encourage him to stop his partisan games and accept federal funds to expand Medicaid. The most viable option for Governor Walker has been an option available to him all alongexpand health care access in Wisconsin at no cost to the state. We simply would not be in this situation if Governor Walker had not rejected the $4 billion in federal funds to expand BadgerCare and provide families with secure,… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://web.archive.org/web/20140221035722/http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/view/nov-19-2013-baldwin-speaks-on-senate-floor-against-sexual-assault-in-the-military Nov 19, 2013: Baldwin speaks on Senate floor against sexual assault in the military 2013-11-19 2013 2013-11 Democrat House WI Tammy Baldwin B001230 web.archive.org     legacy Today, Senator Baldwin joined a bipartisan group of Senate women in speaking out on the Senate floor to support historic change in an ongoing effort to address military sexual assault.   In her speech, Tammy shared the story of Rachel from La Crosse, who is a survivor of military sexual assault and turned her pain and courage into a platform for advocacy and service to her community. Tammy also spoke about an amendment she has offered to the NDAA that requires a study of collected data from universities, law enforcement and ROTC programs on incidents and allegations of sexual violence by ROTC cadets in order to assess cause or reason for concern regarding sexual violence within ROTC programs. The men and women of our armed forces serve with courage in defense of our freedom every single day. Their service needs to be respected by taking action to address the ongoing crisis of sexual assault in the military. Read more, here. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://web.archive.org/web/20140221042735/http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/press-releases/us-senator-tammy-baldwin-delivers-senate-floor-speech-on-military-sexual-assault- U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Delivers Senate Floor Speech on Military Sexual Assault 2013-11-19 2013 2013-11 Democrat House WI Tammy Baldwin B001230 web.archive.org     legacy U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Delivers Senate Floor Speech on Military Sexual Assault Tuesday, November 19, 2013 U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Delivers Senate Floor Speech on Military Sexual Assault   Washington D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today joined a bipartisan group of Senate women in speaking out on the Senate floor working to support historic change in an ongoing effort to address military sexual assault.   Senator Baldwin’s speech highlighted the story of Rachel from La Crosse, Wis., a survivor of military sexual assault who has turned her pain and courage into a platform for advocacy and service to her community.   “The men and women in our armed services serve with courage in defense of our freedom every single day,” said Baldwin. “In my eyes, their service needs to be respected by taking decisive action to address the ongoing crisis; in fact you can call it an epidemic, of sexual assault in the military. We know that the system is broken and it’s long past time that we fix it.”   The Senate is debating the National Defense Authorization Act this week. Senator Baldwin is a cosponsor of the Military Justice Improvement Act of 2013, S. 967, legislation introduced by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) that has earned bipartisan support. The legislation would reform the military justice system so that military prosecutors - instead of commanders - would have the independent authority to decide whether or not felony cases go to trial. Under the current system, commanders have the discretion whether or not to prosecute a service member accused of sexual assault. They also have the ability to lessen or overturn a judge or jury’s conviction. Senator Gillibrand’s legislation would reform Article 60 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice to make the military justice system independent at the felony level.   According to a 2012 report released by the U.S. Department of Defense, an estimated 26,000 cases of sexual assault occurred in FY2012, a 37 percent increase fr… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://web.archive.org/web/20140221044948/http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/blog/speaking-out-against-military-sexual-assault Speaking out against military sexual assault 2013-11-19 2013 2013-11 Democrat House WI Tammy Baldwin B001230 web.archive.org     legacy Tuesday, November 19, 2013 Speaking out against military sexual assault Today, Senator Baldwin joined a bipartisan group of Senate women in speaking out on the Senate floor to support historic change in an ongoing effort to address military sexual assault.   In her speech, Tammy shared the story of Rachel from La Crosse, who is a survivor of military sexual assault and turned her pain and courage into a platform for advocacy and service to her community.   “Rachel joined the Army in 2004, and was sexually assaulted that same year when she was stationed at Fort Meade, Maryland for advanced individual training. After reporting her assault to her commanding officer, Rachel was interrogated for hours over numerous day and ultimately forced to drop the charge. She was written up for fraternization—and her assailant was not charged with any crime." “As you can imagine, Rachel was deeply affected by the trauma of this crime and continues to face struggles withpost-traumatic stress disorder." “But Rachel is a survivor, and a true inspiration. She has turned her pain and courage into a platform for advocacy and service to her community, working through her organization, Survivors Empowered Through Art, to raise awareness about military sexual assault through the power of art and storytelling.“ Rachel’s story is a reminder that she is not alone and that more must be done to make sure that victims of sexual assault have the support they deserve. This week, the Senate is debating the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) – which includes 30 different reforms to address military sexual assault. Tammy is a cosponsor of Senator Gillibrand’s Military Justice Improvement Act of 2013 that reforms the military justice system so that that independent military prosecutors – instead of commanders – would have authority to decide whether or not felony cases go to trial. In her speech, Tammy also spoke about an amendment she has offered to the NDAA that … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://kind.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/reps-kind-delauro-and-blumenauer-request-gao-report-crop-insurance Reps. Kind, DeLauro and Blumenauer Request GAO Report on Crop Insurance 2013-11-18 2013 2013-11 Democrat House WI Ron Kind K000188 kind.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, DCRepresentatives Ron Kind (D-WI), Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) and Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) today continued their effort for more transparency in the crop insurance program. They are asking the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a review of crop insurance payments and shed some light on how much of the payments go to wealthy individuals and families. The Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 (H.R. 2642) passed in July by the House expanded crop insurance subsidies, the representatives wrote. According to the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office, these crop insurance subsidies will cost taxpayers $90 billion over the next decade. USDA reports it spent $14 billion on crop insurance last year alone. These subsidies overwhelmingly flow to the largest and most successful farm businesses. Unlike other farm subsidies, crop insurance subsidies are not subject to means testing or payment limits and farmers are not required to adopt basic environmental protections in exchange for premium support from the taxpayer. Members of Congress are currently negotiating a new five-year farm bill that could cut billions from nutrition and anti-hunger programs, while continuingor even increasingthese crop insurance subsidies that have little to no oversight. Crop insurance payments are also not subject to means testing, payment limits or conservation requirements. The non-partisan Congressional Budget Office recently issued a report with common-sense recommendations for saving taxpayer dollars by reducing crop insurance subsidies. The full letter follows: November 18, 2013 The Honorable Gene Dodaro Comptroller General of the United States U.S. Government Accountability Office 441 G Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20548 Dear Mr. Dodaro: We write to request that the Government Accountability Office (GAO) conduct a review of farm subsidy payments, in particular crop insurance payments, under the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008. The Environmental Working Group (EWG) released a report on… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://gwenmoore.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=49&itemid=923 Gwen Moore Opposes So-Called "Keep Your Health Plan" Act 2013-11-15 2013 2013-11 Democrat House WI Gwen Moore M001160 gwenmoore.house.gov     legacy By Suzy Khimm, Published: April 27   After Hilary Rosen’s remarks about Ann Romney’s life as a homemaker, some thought Democrats might tread more cautiously in their attempt to paint the GOP as being anti-women. Nope. Jacquelyn Martin AP   On Capitol Hill, Democrats are aggressively pushing the case that Republicans are now waging a “War on Women” on three legislative fronts. First, they are blasting House Republicans for their proposal to block changes to the Violence Against Women Act that would extend protection to battered women who are LGBT, immigrants or Native Americans who live on tribal lands. “We are seeing the sheer gender bias of their so-called ‘clean’ bill,” Rep. Gwen Moore (D-Wis.) said Friday. “They don’t want to sully their hands dealing with women in the shadows.”   Second, they’ve cast the GOP proposal to lower student rates by taking money out of Obamacare’s prevention fund as another “assault on women,” as Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi put it at the news conference — which, appropriately enough, was held in a small alcove in the Capitol lined with statues of former male senators. According to the female Democrats, the prevention fund targets osteoporosis, arthritis and mental illness, “which disproportionately affect women,” explained Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.). So by targeting such funds, Republicans are going out of their way to go after women, the Dems’ argument goes. “Their assault on women’s health is part of their continued assault on women,” Pelosi concluded.   In fact, the prevention fund’s biggest programs don’t aim to target women in particular: As my colleague Sarah Kliff pointed out this morning, most of the money goes toward training primary-care doctors and investing in community-level health programs to reduce smoking, obesity and other problems.   But the Democrats aren’t going to let up their push to cast Republicans as the party against women. As my colleague Greg Sargent reports today, Senate Democrats are planning to hold a vote on t… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2302 Gwen Moore Opposes So-Called "Keep Your Health Plan" Act 2013-11-15 2013 2013-11 Democrat House WI Gwen Moore M001160 gwenmoore.house.gov     legacy This legislation is nothing more than another attempt to undermine the Affordable Care Act (ACA). share: f t Contact: Staci Cox (202) 225- 4572 Washington, DC Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) voted against H.R. 3350, the Republican titled Keep Your Health Plan Act. The bill passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 261-157. She released this statement: This legislation is nothing more than another attempt to undermine the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The so-called Keep Your Health Plan' Act does not actually require insurance companies to maintain their policies for those who would like to remain covered under the same plans. Perhaps most noteworthy, however, is that this bill will allow insurance companies to offer policies to new consumers that do not meet the quality standards under the Affordable Care Act. H.R. 3350 would give insurance companies the ability to discriminate against consumers based on their pre-existing conditions and gender. In addition, this legislation would remove the peace of mind offered under the ACA by restoring annual health care limits. Instead of working to dismantle the ACA, we should work together to improve it where necessary. Recently, President Obama announced that he is unrolling an administrative fix to the Affordable Care Act that will allow insurers to offer customers the chance to renew their existing health coverage through 2014, without changing their plans. Insurers would have to notify their enrollees that they can purchase coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace, where they could be eligible for premium tax credits. Insurers would also have to tell consumers that their existing plans do not offer the same protections as the plans in the Marketplace. Clearly, the President is responding to the many consumers who want the ability to keep their existing health plans. Given the extremely challenging rollout, people have been blocked from viewing the plans offered through the online e… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://kind.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-ron-kind-blasts-gov-walkers-health-care-announcement-disingenuous Rep. Ron Kind Blasts Gov. Walker's Health Care Announcement as Disingenuous 2013-11-15 2013 2013-11 Democrat House WI Ron Kind K000188 kind.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Rep. Ron Kind (D-WI) blasted Gov. Scott Walker today for announcing a three-month delay in moving more than 70,000 low-income Wisconsinites from state health coverage to the federal insurance exchanges, and continued failure to fully expand BadgerCare for low-income adults. Governor Walker should never have rejected federal support for Medicaid expansion in the first place, said Rep. Kind.He had the opportunity to expand BadgerCare in our state and ensure affordable coverage for low-income adults while saving Wisconsin money. Governor Walker's announcement is disingenuous since it was his failure to expand BadgerCare that forced 70,000 Wisconsinites off their current health coverage. The effects of Gov. Walker's failure to use the tools in health care reform are already surfacing. Last month, Citizen Action of Wisconsin released a report detailing how much more affordable insurance premium will be in Minnesota as compared to those in Wisconsin. Although the two states have similar demographics and comparable medical costs, aggregate Wisconsin premiums are 79% to 99% higher than those in Minnesota. Gov. Walker's decision to reject federal Medicaid dollars accounts for part of this vast discrepancy between the two states. Another critical difference is the use of rate review, a new ACA reform that allows states to examine any insurance rate increases of more than 10 percent to ensure that the increase is justified by actual medical costs. The Citizen Action report found that Wisconsin has a passive rate review process, while counterparts in Minnesota are proactivelymonitoring rate increases to keep prices in check. If our state accepted the BadgerCare help and used the rate review tool likeMinnesota, we would be seeing better rates, concluded Rep. Kind. Wisconsin can't take much more of Governor Walker's fiscal malpractice. He should instead follow the example of many Republican governors around the country who have expanded Medicaid coverage for low-income individuals. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://web.archive.org/web/20140221040137/http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/view/enda-senate-passes-workplace-anti-discrimination-bill ENDA: Senate passes workplace anti-discrimination bill 2013-11-15 2013 2013-11 Democrat House WI Tammy Baldwin B001230 web.archive.org     legacy Last week, the Senate passed the Employment Non-Discrimination Act. Sen. Baldwin said "this is a really a tremendous milestone, a day I will never forget in my service in the Senate." 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://web.archive.org/web/20140221062347/http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/blog/expanding-access-to-high-quality-early-learning-programs Expanding Access to High-Quality Early Learning Programs 2013-11-15 2013 2013-11 Democrat House WI Tammy Baldwin B001230 web.archive.org     legacy Friday, November 15, 2013 Expanding Access to High-Quality Early Learning Programs On Wednesday, Tammy joined her colleagues to introduce the Strong Start for America’s Children Act, legislation that would greatly expand access to high-quality early learning programs for children from birth to kindergarten. The bill focuses on four key goals: Boosting funding for high-quality preschool programs serving low- and moderate-income families, Increasing the quality of infant and toddler care offered by providers, Supporting broad-scale quality improvements to child care programs, and Encouraging continued support for the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) program. “In Wisconsin, we have a long history of making strong investments in our schools because we understand that a quality education helps build a strong middle class.  We must make it a priority to invest in early education for student and families, so we open the doors of opportunity to every child and help provide them the skills they need to get ahead and realize their dreams. I’m proud to join this effort to strengthen our commitment to the foundation that early childhood education provides our children. This is an important investment in a stronger future.” --- Senator Tammy Baldwin For more information about the Strong Start for America’s Children Act, see a summary of the bill here; see a fact sheet on the bill here; see a list of national organizations supporting the bill here. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://gwenmoore.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=49&itemid=922 Gwen Moore Responds to Governor Walker's BadgerCare Plan 2013-11-14 2013 2013-11 Democrat House WI Gwen Moore M001160 gwenmoore.house.gov     legacy By Kathleen Hunter   U.S. Senate Democrats are urging lawmakers in the Republican-led House to quickly pass legislation reauthorizing assistance to victims of domestic violence.   Fifteen Senate Republicans joined all of the chamber’s Democrats yesterday to pass a renewal of the 1994 Violence Against Women Act by a vote of 68-31. Democrats cast the bill, which would authorize $660 million through 2016 for domestic violence shelters and police training, as a test of Republicans’ attitudes toward women.   “Today’s strong bipartisan vote will give law enforcement agencies the tools they need to prosecute and convict the perpetrators of these heinous crimes, and will help victims get the protection and support they need,” Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, a Nevada Democrat, said in a statement urging House passage of his chamber’s measure.   Republicans have been trying to blunt Democrats’ criticism that the party is hostile toward women. House Republicans yesterday said they may vote during the week of May 14 on their own measure to reauthorize the law.   “It has been the goal and the desire of Senate Republicans to pass the Violence Against Women Act without procedural impediment,” Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, a Kentucky Republican, told reporters before the vote.   Support Among Women Democrats say they hope their support for the bill will buttress the party’s support among women. A Quinnipiac University national poll conducted April 11-17 found that President Barack Obama holds a 10-percentage-point advantage among women surveyed. He was backed by 49 percent, compared with 39 percent for former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney, the presumptive Republican nominee. Obama trails slightly with men, with 43 percent supporting him and 46 percent backing Romney.   The funding authorized under the Senate bill is less than the $682.5 million in the previous law, which expired Sept. 30.   “A strong vote here helps the people who want to do th… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2172 Gwen Moore Responds to Governor Walker's BadgerCare Plan 2013-11-14 2013 2013-11 Democrat House WI Gwen Moore M001160 gwenmoore.house.gov     legacy I am relieved that these individuals will have more time to enroll, but extremely disappointed that they will be kicked off BadgerCare in the first place. There was no need to have jeopardized health care coverage for this population at all. share: f t Contact: Staci Cox (202) 225- 4572 Washington, DC Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) responded to Governor Scott Walker's call for a special legislative session to delay moving people from BadgerCare into the Health Insurance Marketplaces for three months. Governor Scott Walker also called for a three-month delay in changes to the state's high-risk sharing plan. I have been concerned all along about the potential ramifications of Governor Walker's decision to cut off BadgerCare access for 77,000 individuals and familiesand the state's long, convoluted timeline for outreach to those losing their coverage. Now that the federal system is not running smoothly, I have become even more alarmed about the Governor's treatment of BadgerCare recipients. I am relieved that these individuals will have more time to enroll, but extremely disappointed that they will be kicked off BadgerCare in the first place. There was no need to have jeopardized health care coverage for this population at all. The implementation of the Affordable Care Act has been rocky nationwide, but in Wisconsin the problems were exacerbated by our governor's decisions not to operate a state-run exchange, not to cooperate with the set-up of the federal Marketplace and not to accept federal support for BadgerCare expansion. My urgent request is that the legislature do all it can to look out for the best interests of all Wisconsinites, including BadgerCare beneficiaries, and enact these two changes as soon as possible. I supported the Affordable Care Act, but I also know that we must fix what is not working. I look forward to working with both the Obama administration and Governor Walker to ensure that the law works well for the people o… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://web.archive.org/web/20131115144435/http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/blog/the-freedoms-and-privacy-act-of-2013 The Freedoms and Privacy Act of 2013 2013-11-14 2013 2013-11 Democrat House WI Tammy Baldwin B001230 web.archive.org     legacy Thursday, November 14, 2013 The Freedoms and Privacy Act of 2013 Today Tammy introduced the Freedoms and Privacy Act of 2013 – a piece of legislation that strengthens transparency, oversight and accountability on National Security Agency domestic surveillance; protects Americans’ right to privacy under the 4th Amendment and improves constitution due process procedures in relation to Intelligence Community (IC) and law enforcement information sharing. “Over ten years ago, I voted against the USA PATRIOT Act because I believed it would open the door to government overreach. We have now seen that secret, domestic surveillance programs at the National Security Agency have crossed the line. I believe that we must fight terrorism while also protecting our American freedoms. This legislation improves transparency, oversight and accountability on National Security Agency domestic surveillance. It also helps ensure that our counter-terrorism efforts respect the constitutional civil liberties and freedoms of the American people.” --- U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin The Freedoms and Privacy Act will strengthen the transparency, oversight and accountability of the over-zealous actions of our government’s intelligence infrastructure and FISA collection minimization procedures. In conjunction with other FISA-reform measures in front of the Senate, this will restore the needed safeguards to ensure both Americans’ security and constitutional rights are protected. The Freedoms and Privacy Act has earned the support of U.S. Senators Ron Wyden (D.Ore.) and Mark Udall (D-Colo.). “The information collected under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act is often shared with civilian law enforcement for criminal prosecutions. This legislation would clarify the rules for using surveillance information for domestic law enforcement to improve protections for both American security and Americans’ constitutional rights. It will require government agencies to be more ope… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://web.archive.org/web/20140221034652/http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/in-the-news/our-view-walker-should-delay-badgercare-deadline Our view: Walker should delay BadgerCare deadline 2013-11-14 2013 2013-11 Democrat House WI Tammy Baldwin B001230 web.archive.org     legacy Our view: Walker should delay BadgerCare deadline Thursday, November 14, 2013 It would be difficult to find two people farther apart on the ideological spectrum than Wisconsin Sen. Tammy Baldwin and Gov. Scott Walker. One is the ultimate liberal on social issues, the other the ultimate fiscal conservative. We hope that divide alone is not enough to thwart a proposal by Baldwin to delay until March 31 the state’s health insurance enrollment deadline for Medicaid recipients who will be losing their BadgerCare coverage in January. Walker should give serious thought to extending beyond Dec. 15 the current deadline to sign up on the federal exchange through the Affordable Care Act. The confusion of changing insurance carriers is exacerbated by the problems plaguing the website — healthcare.gov — being used to implement the changes. An estimated 77,000 people in Wisconsin are expected to lose their Medicaid coverage Jan. 1, and be required to obtain insurance through the online marketplace. Baldwin suggests in a letter to Walker that people losing Medicaid coverage be allowed to remain on the program through the end of March. Walker should approve the delay, particularly since he decided not to accept federal funds to expand Medicaid in the first place. The financial hardship placed on the state’s poorest families resulting from that decision should not be magnified by adherence to a strict sign-up deadline that will be impossible for some to meet under current circumstances. The trouble surrounding the federal healthcare website is well documented and hardly bears repeating. It creates angst for anyone exploring health-care options, but is a particular source of anxiety for those families transitioning from Medicaid and BadgerCare who rely almost entirely on the government for their health care insurance. It is unlikely that Walker will expand… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://web.archive.org/web/20140221034700/http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/press-releases/statement-from-us-senator-tammy-baldwin-on-governor-walkers-new-badgercare-proposal Statement from U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin on Governor Walker’s New BadgerCare Proposal 2013-11-14 2013 2013-11 Democrat House WI Tammy Baldwin B001230 web.archive.org     legacy Statement from U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin on Governor Walker’s New BadgerCare Proposal Thursday, November 14, 2013 Washington DC – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin made the following statement regarding Governor Walker’s new BadgerCare proposal.   “I supported building a Wisconsin-made, state-based Health Insurance Marketplace for individuals and small businesses and I joined others in encouraging the Walker Administration to take that path. State-run marketplaces are working across the country and enrolling people but Governor Walker chose to rely on the federal government’s website. In fact, 74 percent of the enrollments in the Marketplace so far have come from states that chose to build their own state-based marketplaces. Unfortunately, Wisconsin wasn’t one of them because Governor Walker refused to build a state-based marketplace for our state.     “I also urged the Governor to seize the opportunity to strengthen our BadgerCare program by accepting a federal partnership and investment to expand Medicaid with the Affordable Care Act.  Again, Governor Walker refused and chose to make Wisconsin one of just two states that are set to kick a large number of individuals off their current Medicaid coverage in 2014. In the past month, as states across the nation, including our Midwestern neighbors, accepted the Affordable Care Act Medicaid expansion, 400,000 Americans have gained health coverage through Medicaid.   “In Wisconsin, we are paying a price for Governor Walker’s decisions and the problems with the federal website. I am encouraged that Governor Walker has listened to my call to ensure that Wisconsinites with BadgerCare coverage today will not lose the health care they need at the start of the year. However, the Governor’s new proposal breaks the promise he made in his budget and leaves upwards of 80,000 low-income Wisconsinites out in the cold.   “It doesn’t have to be this way and the solution I proposed is a stronger path forward for our state. The Governor should a… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://web.archive.org/web/20140221040210/http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/view/senator-baldwin-just-bring-it-up-for-a-vote Senator Baldwin: "Just bring it up for a vote" 2013-11-14 2013 2013-11 Democrat House WI Tammy Baldwin B001230 web.archive.org     legacy Last week, the Senate passed the Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2013 with strong bipartisan support. The Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2013 would prohibit employers from firing, refusing to hire, or discriminating against those employed or seeking employment, on the basis of their perceived or actual sexual orientation or gender identity. Such protections are already in place prohibiting discrimination based on race, religion, gender, national origin, age, and disability. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://web.archive.org/web/20140221042413/http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/press-releases/us-senator-tammy-baldwin-introduces-freedoms-and-privacy-act-of-2013 U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Introduces Freedoms and Privacy Act of 2013 2013-11-14 2013 2013-11 Democrat House WI Tammy Baldwin B001230 web.archive.org     legacy U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Introduces Freedoms and Privacy Act of 2013 Legislation strengthens transparency, oversight and accountability on National Security Agency domestic surveillance Thursday, November 14, 2013 Washington DC - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today introduced the Freedoms and Privacy Act of 2013, legislation that strengthens transparency, oversight and accountability on National Security Agency domestic surveillance.   “Over ten years ago, I voted against the USA PATRIOT Act because I believed it would open the door to government overreach. We have now seen that secret, domestic surveillance programs at the National Security Agency have crossed the line,” Baldwin said. “I believe that we must fight terrorism while also protecting our American freedoms. This legislation improves transparency, oversight and accountability on National Security Agency domestic surveillance. It also helps ensure that our counter-terrorism efforts respect the constitutional civil liberties and freedoms of the American people.”   The Freedoms and Privacy Act also protects Americans’ right to privacy under the 4th Amendment and improves constitutional due process procedures in relation to Intelligence Community (IC) and law enforcement information sharing.   The Freedoms and Privacy Act has earned the support of U.S Senators Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Mark Udall (D-Colo.).   “The information collected under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act is often shared with civilian law enforcement for criminal prosecutions,” Wyden said. “This legislation would clarify the rules for using surveillance information for domestic law enforcement to improve protections for both American security and Americans’ constitutional rights. It will require government agencies to be more open about their rules for handling the personal information of regular Americans with no connection to suspicious activity. Importantly, it will also require defense counsel to be notified whenever FISA … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/pocan-to-president-obama-we-should-not-fast-track-trans-pacific Pocan to President Obama: We Should Not “Fast Track” Trans-Pacific Partnership through Congress 2013-11-13 2013 2013-11 Democrat House WI Mark Pocan P000607 pocan.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C.—As the United States continues to negotiate the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), a massive new trade deal with 11 other countries that would affect nearly every sector of the American economy, Congress and the American people continue to be left in the dark on the contents of the deal. In response, today U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan (D-WI) joined more than 150 of his Democratic colleagues in a letter to President Obama opposing the use of the “Fast Track” process or any mechanism that would rush the deal through Congress without proper oversight and input.  The letter is led by Representatives Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) and George Miller (D-CA). “Wisconsinites have seen these type of “free trade” deals rushed through Washington before, and we saw the results firsthand: closed factories, depleted industries and lost jobs,” Pocan said. “We cannot make the same mistakes of the past. If the administration wants to get the approval of Congress for this new agreement, we must take the time to conduct the careful and thorough oversight this measure requires.” The Constitution provides Congress with the authority to oversee all international trade agreements, but previously Congress has instituted a procedure called “fast track negotiating authority” or “trade promotion authority” which speeds up the trade agreement approval process by delegating wide swaths of Congress’s power to oversee international trade to the executive branch. If implemented, Congress would vote to accept or reject a trade agreement, but would be unable to amend the text.  Members of the House Ways and Means Committee and Senate Finance Committees are looking to develop legislation that would reinstate the outdated Fast Track procedures that expired in 2007. “Twentieth Century ‘Fast Track’ is simply not appropriate for 21st Century agreements and must be replaced,” the members wrote. “A new trade agreement negotiation and approval process that restores a robust role for Congress is essential to achieving U.S. trade agreements that can secure pros… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://web.archive.org/web/20131126111923/http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/blog/introducing-the-womens-health-protection-act Introducing the Women’s Health Protection Act 2013-11-13 2013 2013-11 Democrat House WI Tammy Baldwin B001230 web.archive.org     legacy Wednesday, November 13, 2013 Introducing the Women’s Health Protection Act Today, Tammy was part of the introduction for a new piece of legislation - the Women’s Health Protection Act. “I’m proud to introduce the Women’s Health Protection Act because every American woman deserves the freedom to exercise her constitutional rights by making personal health decisions for herself and her family with a trusted doctor, and without political interference. Our bill makes it clear that states can no longer enact laws that unduly limit access to reproductive health services and do nothing to further women’s health or safety. Every women in America deserves the freedom to plan their own families, make their own health care decisions and access essential, quality women’s health care services. We need to act now to guarantee women have that freedom.” The Women’s Health Protection Act: Creates federal protections against state restrictions that fail to protect women’s health and intrude upon personal decision-making. Promotes and protects a woman’s individual constitutional rights. Ensures women the decision to make their own responsible health care decisions, no matter where they live. Wisconsin support for the Women’s Health Protection Act “Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin knows that women are more than capable of making their own personal, medical decisions without consulting their legislator.  Everyone deserves the freedom to plan their own families, make their own health care decisions and access essential, affordable health care. We applaud Senator Baldwin’s leadership on this important bill and for caring more about women than about politics.” - Nicole Safar, Public Policy Director, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin "Women deserve access to affordable, comprehensive health care and services when they need it.  It's time to trust women and allow them to make their personal health care decisions with their trusted health prof… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://web.archive.org/web/20140221034720/http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/in-the-news/baldwin-asks-walker-to-delay-enrollment-deadline-for-those-losing-badgercare-coverage Baldwin asks Walker to delay enrollment deadline for those losing BadgerCare coverage 2013-11-13 2013 2013-11 Democrat House WI Tammy Baldwin B001230 web.archive.org     legacy Baldwin asks Walker to delay enrollment deadline for those losing BadgerCare coverage Wednesday, November 13, 2013 MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Gov. Scott Walker called a special legislative session Thursday to extend the deadline for moving 77,000 people off Medicaid until April, saying they need more time to sign up for private insurance through the problematic online federal health care exchange. Walker, a Republican, blasted the federal rollout during a news conference, calling the launch "abysmal" and saying he wants to make sure everyone who needs more time to find coverage gets it. "We see very vividly it's not working," Walker said of the exchange. "We want to make sure nobody falls through the cracks." Walker toughened Medicaid eligibility in the state budget, forcing 77,000 people off the state's BadgerCare plan and into the marketplace as of Jan. 1. The governor's administration gave everyone who would lose coverage until Dec. 15 to sign up for an alternative plan through the exchange to ensure uninterrupted coverage. The exchange, a cornerstone of President Barack Obama's signature health care reform plan, offers people a chance to shop online for a private insurance plan. People who sign up for the plans can collect federal subsidies. The website went live on Oct. 1 but it's been fraught with technical problems, making it difficult to sign up. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released state-by-state numbers on Wednesday that showed only 877 Wisconsin residents have been able to successfully enroll in a program between Oct. 1 and Nov. 2. Walker said he wants the Legislature to pass a bill that would extend Medicaid coverage for those 77,000 people until April 1, the day the exchange is supposed to close. The governor also said he wants lawmakers to pass a bill that would allow about 20,000 people to continue to get in… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://web.archive.org/web/20140221034727/http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/press-releases/us-senator-tammy-baldwin-stands-up-to-attacks-on-womens-freedoms-introduces-the-womens-health-protection-act-of-2013 U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Stands up to Attacks on Women’s Freedoms, Introduces the Women’s Health Protection Act of 2013 2013-11-13 2013 2013-11 Democrat House WI Tammy Baldwin B001230 web.archive.org     legacy U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Stands up to Attacks on Women’s Freedoms, Introduces the Women’s Health Protection Act of 2013 Wednesday, November 13, 2013 Washington D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today joined her colleagues Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Barbara Boxer (D-CA) and U.S. Representatives Judy Chu (D-CA-27), Marcia Fudge (D-OH-11), and Lois Frankel (D-FL-22) to introduce the Women’s Health Protection Act of 2013, legislation that will protect the constitutional, reproductive rights of women to make their own, private health decisions.   “In Wisconsin and in states across the country, politicians have been standing between women and their doctors, restricting the choices women can make regarding their own reproductive health,” said Baldwin. “They are doing this because they think they know better than women and their doctors. I am proud to stand up to these attacks on women’s freedoms and introduce the Women’s Health Protection Act.  Every American woman deserves access to quality, safe health care and the ability to exercise her individual and constitutional rights to make her own, private health decisions.”   The Women’s Health Protection Act would protect a woman’s right to safe and legal reproductive health services by stopping restrictive regulations and laws - such as those in place in states including Texas and Wisconsin - intended to curtail reproductive health services for women. This legislation would prohibit laws that impose burdensome requirements on access to reproductive health services such as requiring doctors to perform tests and procedures that doctors have deemed unnecessary or preventing doctors from prescribing and dispensing medication as is medically appropriate. Other examples of laws that make it more difficult for a woman to access reproductive health services include requirements concerning the physical layout of clinics and forced waiting periods for patients. The Women’s Health Protection Act has 27 cosponsors in the Senate a… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://web.archive.org/web/20140221044109/http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/in-the-news/hospital-execs-baldwin-urge-walker-to-delay-medicaid-plan Hospital execs, Baldwin urge Walker to delay Medicaid plan 2013-11-13 2013 2013-11 Democrat House WI Tammy Baldwin B001230 web.archive.org     legacy Hospital execs, Baldwin urge Walker to delay Medicaid plan Wednesday, November 13, 2013 The Wisconsin Hospital Association and U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin are suggesting that Gov. Scott Walker’s health care agency delay transitioning Wisconsinites off Medicaid as long as the online health insurance marketplace is not functioning properly. A spokeswoman for the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, which is implementing Walker’s plan for insuring the state’s low-income population, said the agency has no intention of changing its course. “Both Gov. Walker and the Department of Health Services continue to move forward with operationalizing the Affordable Care Act and the governor’s entitlement reform plan,” agency spokeswoman Claire Smith said Tuesday. The pleas from Wisconsin Hospital Association executive vice president Eric Borgerding and Baldwin, a Democrat, joined similar concerns expressed by some county executives in Wisconsin and patient advocacy groups in Madison. In spite of efforts by hospitals, clinics, navigators and DHS officials, enrollment for the online health plan cannot be completed, the Wisconsin Hospital Association said in its Nov. 8 newsletter. The situation is raising concerns among hospital executives that the more than 70,000 people who are losing Medicaid eligibility Jan. 1, 2014, will not connect to coverage on the exchange prior to that date. Walker rejected President Barack Obama’s plan to expand Medicaid coverage. Walker’s administration is implementing a plan in which Wisconsinites at or below 100 percent of the federal poverty level are supposed to enroll for Medicaid. Those who had received the state’s BadgerCare Medicaid program but have incomes of more than 100 percent of the poverty level are being urged to sign up for coverage on the marketplace. Borgerding said in the hospital association newsletter that… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://web.archive.org/web/20140221034552/http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/blog/wisconsin-health-care-leaders-agree-senator-baldwins-proposal-to-governor-walker-is-the-right-thing-to-do Wisconsin health care leaders agree, Senator Baldwin's proposal to Governor Walker is the right thing to do 2013-11-12 2013 2013-11 Democrat House WI Tammy Baldwin B001230 web.archive.org     legacy Tuesday, November 12, 2013 Wisconsin health care leaders agree, Senator Baldwin's proposal to Governor Walker is the right thing to do As a result of Governor Walker’s decision to reject an opportunity to strengthen Wisconsin’s BadgerCare program through a federal partnership and investment, an estimated 77,000 Wisconsinites will lose their health insurance coverage on January 1, 2014 unless they enroll in the federal Health Insurance Marketplace created by the Affordable Care Act (ACA) by December 15. Today, Senator Baldwin sent a letter to Governor Walker raising concerns about Walker’s current plan and offered solutions “to ensure our constituents maintain the health coverage they need”. Wisconsin health care leaders praise Senator Baldwin's solutions: Many Wisconsinites who will be forced to transition from BadgerCare to insurance via the health marketplace simply won’t have the time to do so, and will instead become uninsured. Wisconsin should adopt the common sense interim solutions proposed by Senator Baldwin, which will provide more time for those making this difficult transition. The Senator’s plan will also help achieve the Governor’s commitment to cutting Wisconsin’s uninsured rate in half. ” – David Riemer, Senior Fellow, Community Advocates Public Policy Institute "We are extremely concerned that the timeline for Wisconsin's changes in BadgerCare will needlessly disrupt essential health coverage for tens of thousands of moderate income Wisconsin families. Senator Baldwin is offering practical and common sense solutions which Governor Walker ought to adopt. Senator Baldwin's proposals would give Wisconsinites who are losing BadgerCare coverage the reasonable time they need to enroll in new federal options under the Affordable Care Act." – Robert Kraig, Executive Director, Citizen Action of Wisconsin “Delaying the abrupt termination of people from BadgerCare isn’t just a matter of fairness for those families. By helping avoid a… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://web.archive.org/web/20140221042748/http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/press-releases/us-senator-tammy-baldwin-offers-solutions-to-governor-walker-on-his-plan-to-move-wisconsinites-off-badgercare-and-into-aca-marketplace U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Offers Solutions to Governor Walker on his Plan to Move Wisconsinites off BadgerCare and Into ACA Marketplace 2013-11-12 2013 2013-11 Democrat House WI Tammy Baldwin B001230 web.archive.org     legacy U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Offers Solutions to Governor Walker on his Plan to Move Wisconsinites off BadgerCare and Into ACA Marketplace Tuesday, November 12, 2013 Washington D.C. – As a result of Governor Scott Walker’s decision to reject an opportunity to strengthen Wisconsin’s BadgerCare program through a federal partnership and investment, an estimated 77,000 Wisconsinites will lose their health insurance coverage on January 1, 2014 unless they enroll in the federal Health Insurance Marketplace created by the Affordable Care Act (ACA) by December 15. Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin sent a letter to Governor Scott Walker raising concerns about Walker’s current plan and offered solutions “to ensure our constituents maintain the health coverage they need”. In the letter Senator Baldwin writes, “Your current outreach plan calls for residents who will lose their BadgerCare coverage to receive final notice at the end of November, leaving them just two weeks to enroll or they will lose coverage on January 1.  Given the state’s current timeline for direct outreach to these individuals, the major issues with the federal government’s ACA website, and the fast-approaching deadline, thousands of people are at risk of losing their coverage.” Senator Baldwin also offers a number of solutions that the Walker Administration could pursue, including altering their current request to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services so that BadgerCare enrollees maintain their current coverage through the end of March. “Such a change would extend the deadline that BadgerCare enrollees face today to ensure uninterrupted health security from December 15, 2013 and align it with the deadline for open enrollment on the federal Health Insurance Marketplace - March 31, 2014,” Baldwin said, “To me, this is a common sense solution that will ensure that individuals receiving BadgerCare today will not lose coverage on January 1, 2014.  This solution would give the people we work for more time to enrol… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://gwenmoore.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=49&itemid=919 Gwen Moore Celebrates Veterans Day 2013-11-11 2013 2013-11 Democrat House WI Gwen Moore M001160 gwenmoore.house.gov     legacy By Dominique Paul Noth Editor, Milwaukee Labor Press Posted April 24. 2012   Co-workers at his union (United Steel Workers) saw giant mining parts crush Jeff Smith to death before their eyes last September at Bucyrus (now Caterpillar) where Smith, 30, had worked as a material handler since 2008.   USW members will remember Jeff as part of the annual Workers Memorial Day ceremonies at noon Saturday, April 28.   Also speaking at Zeidler Union Square Park between 3rd and 4th on Michigan St. will be US Rep. Gwen Moore and Milwaukee District Attorney John Chisholm, who has continued his office’s concern about negligence and safety conditions at workplaces (the federal OSHA is also regularly called in to all incidents).    Chisholm and Mooore are officials much in the news of late as she has attacked Gov. Walker's quiet reverasal of state participation in equal pay recourse for women and his legislature's reduction in women's health care.   Chicholm, resisting calls from all sides to play politics, just proceeds as a prosecutor to investigate corruption in Walker's county administration in a John Doe probe that has already charged several of Walker's personal hires and led the governor to hire his own criminal legal team (the only governor in the nation to need a criminal legal defense fund).   Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele has also agreed to attend and union musicians will provide "Taps" echoing across the park at the end of the roll call of the fallen.   Various other dignitaries as well as regular workers expect to attend because this year the national day set aside to remember workers who died on the job falls on a weekend, April 28. So the Milwaukee Area Labor Council, which sponsors the event and created though a commission from Milwaukee County the nation's only dedicated park memorial, has moved activities up to noon to accommodate the higher interst.   Smith’s death at the Bucyrus plant is still fresh in the minds of his USW colle… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/pocan-honors-veterans-day Pocan Honors Veterans Day 2013-11-11 2013 2013-11 Democrat House WI Mark Pocan P000607 pocan.house.gov     legacy MADISON, WI--U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan (WI-02) today released the following statement honoring Veterans Day. “On Veterans Day in Wisconsin, we honor the 400,000 veterans who call our state home, as well as the millions more across the nation who have served and sacrificed to protect our nation,” Pocan said. “Our brave servicemen and women have risked their lives to secure our freedoms in the line of duty, and now it is our duty to ensure they receive the support and care they deserve. “Thank you to our veterans, their families and our future veterans—our active duty troops—for your commitment, your sacrifice, and your courage. We are forever indebted to your service.” 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z

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CREATE INDEX [idx_releases_party]
    ON [releases] ([party]);
CREATE INDEX [idx_releases_chamber]
    ON [releases] ([chamber]);
CREATE INDEX [idx_releases_state]
    ON [releases] ([state]);
CREATE INDEX [idx_releases_bioguide_id]
    ON [releases] ([bioguide_id]);
CREATE INDEX [idx_releases_has_text]
    ON [releases] ([has_text]);
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