U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Statement on water infrastructure legislation

For Immediate Release Thursday, September 13, 2018 Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov, 202-224-6225 Speaker Ryan Fails to Keep President Trump’s Promise on Permanent Buy America Commitment House Moves to Five Year Buy America Provision WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin released the

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WILL: Urges feds to inject federalism into higher education accreditation

Testimony urges competition to achieve reform, spur innovation September 13, 2018 – Milwaukee, WI – WILL Deputy Counsel and Director of Regulatory Reform and Federalism, Lucas Vebber, submitted testimony urging the federal Department of Education to undertake bold reforms to regulations implementing Federal Student Aid programs. The Department of Education’s

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Sen. Larson and Rep. Bowen: Call on gun manufacturers to prioritize “smart gun” technology and other gun safety measures in order to reduce gun violence

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Sen Larson September 13, 2018 608.266.7505 Rep. Bowen 608.266.7671 Milwaukee, WI – Today, Senator Chris Larson and Representative David Bowen in coordination with other elected leaders across America sent letters to major gun manufacturers that provide firearms to government agencies requesting information about plans to prevent

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U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Votes to strengthen port of Green Bay, repair lower Fox River

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, September 13, 2018 Contact: Madison Wiberg, Madison.Wiberg@mail.house.gov House Sends Water Resources Infrastructure Bill to Senate with Unanimous Vote WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today the House unanimously passed the bipartisan, bicameral America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018. The piece of legislation authorizes locally driven infrastructure improvements to be

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Statement on water infrastructure legislation

For Immediate Release Thursday, September 13, 2018 Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov, 202-224-6225 Speaker Ryan Fails to Keep President Trump’s Promise on Permanent Buy America Commitment House Moves to Five Year Buy America Provision WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin released the following statement on the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) which

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Speaker Ryan: Full Text: Speaker Ryan’s address at the Reagan Institute on advancing American leadership

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 13, 2018 https://spkrryan.us/2NbkC9Z CONTACT AshLee Strong, Doug Andres 202-225-0600 WASHINGTON—Today, House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) gave an address to mark the launch of The Ronald Reagan Institute in Washington, D.C. His speech, entitled “Advancing American Leadership,” laid out a bold vision for the future of American

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Sen. Hansen: DOT secretary’s comments cast doubt on expanding I-41

For Immediate Release Contact: Sen. Hansen September 13, 2018 608-266-5670 Even Governor Walker says adding new lanes doubtful (Madison)—Recent comments by Secretary of Transportation David Ross cast doubts on an a call by Governor Walker to expand I-41 from 4-6 lanes between Appleton and De Pere said State Senator Dave

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WisDems: Shot/Chaser: Walker’s “extremely positive campaign”

For Immediate Release September 13, 2018 Contact: Alex Japko, alexj@wisdems.org SHOT: Today in Milwaukee, Scott Walker claimed to be running a positive campaign: “We’ve run an extremely positive campaign. I think if you turn on TV, if you listen to the radio or you look at other advertisements, you’ll see

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U.S. Rep. Pocan: Introduces bill to place moratorium on ag mergers

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 13, 2018 Contact: Ron Boehmer 202-225-2906 WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) today introduced legislation that would impose a temporary moratorium on mergers and acquisitions between large farm, food, and grocery companies, as well as establish a commission to strengthen antitrust enforcement in the

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UW-Milwaukee: Foxconn ramps up recruitment withFoxconn Day at UWM

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Michelle Johnson, john3453@uwm.edu, 414-229-7490 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MILWAUKEE _ Foxconn and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee are enhancing their partnership with Foxconn Day at the Milwaukee campus on Sept. 17. Students and members of the general public are invited to learn more about Foxconn and its employment

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Gov. Walker: Seeks applicants for Waukesha County judicial vacancy

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 13, 2018 Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 MADISON – Governor Scott Walker announced today he is seeking applicants for appointment to the Waukesha County Circuit Court. The new appointee will replace outgoing Waukesha County Circuit Court Judge Patrick Haughney, whose resignation is effective November 6, 2018.

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U.S. Rep. Pocan: House Democrats condemn Trump administration’s actions harming the Palestinian people

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 13, 2018 Contact: Ron Boehmer 202-225-2906 WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02), James P. McGovern (MA-02), Barbara Lee (CA-13), Betty McCollum (MN-04), Raúl Grijalva (AZ-03), and Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) today released the following statement condemning the Trump Administration’s recent actions harming the Palestinian people.

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WisDems: Vukmir stands by votes against oral chemo, as medical professionals criticize Vukmir for siding With insurance companies over patients

For Immediate Release Thursday, September 13, 2018 Contact: Brad Bainum, bradb@wisdems.org Wisconsin medical professionals yesterday held a press conference to highlight Vukmir’s votes against oral chemo coverage Vukmir has continued to defend being the only Wisconsin state Senator to vote against the bill twice MADISON — Despite criticism from Wisconsin

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