Contact: Geoff Nolan 202-740-7030 WASHINGTON, DC – Congressional Progressive Caucus Co-Chairs Mark Pocan (WI-02) and Raúl M. Grijalva (AZ-03), along with CPC First Vice Chair Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) led a letter to President Trump calling for the withdrawal of Judge Kavanaugh’s nomination to the Supreme Court. The group of 39 Democrats, including eight CPC Members who serve on the House Judiciary Committee, further committed to exercising constitutional oversight to investigate evidence of possible perjury committed by Judge Kavanaugh. Lying under oath to the Senate would be a federal crime. In light of Dr. Blasey Ford’s “extremely serious and credible allegation that Judge Kavanaugh sexually assaulted

Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 257-4765   [Madison, WI] — Wisconsin Republicans are energized and motivated to confirm Judge Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court – they’re sick of the Washington political games from Tammy Baldwin and her liberal allies. Now U.S. Senate Candidate Leah Vukmir and Wisconsin voters are making their message clear: it’s time to confirm Judge Kavanaugh. Watch the segment from Fox News here or read excerpts of the transcript below: Kavanaugh nomination fight could push people to vote Peter Doocy Fox News October 3, 2018   DOOCY: In 2016, Republican candidates repeatedly called to build the wall. In 2018, they’re

Contact: Aaron White Phone: 202-225-5506 Aaron.White@mail.house.gov La Crosse – Today, U.S. Rep. Ron Kind sent a letter to President Trump in support of Governor Walker’s request for a federal disaster declaration for several Wisconsin counties impacted by flooding. Rep. Kind’s letter also reiterates his call to the President to put the full support of the federal government behind flooding cleanup efforts. Many counties across Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District were impacted, including La Crosse, Vernon, Monroe, Crawford, Richland, Juneau and Adams counties. “My staff and I have been on the ground, touring flooded areas and helping Wisconsinites recover and begin the process of rebuilding

Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 MIDDLETON – Governor Scott Walker today celebrated Manufacturing Day with a visit to Automation Components Inc. (ACI) in Middleton. The Governor discussed the importance of manufacturing in Wisconsin’s economy and the continued growth of the manufacturing industry, with more than 53,400 jobs created since taking office, and 22,500 manufacturing jobs created between August 2017 and August 2018. “Wisconsin is a top 10 state for manufacturing jobs since we took office, and it’s because of great companies like Automation Components,” Governor Walker said. “It’s an honor to be here at Automation Components today as we celebrate Manufacturing

CONTACT  AshLee Strong, Doug Andres 202-225-0600 WASHINGTON—Upon release of the Bureau of Labor Statistics monthly jobs report, House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) issued the following statement: “Unemployment has just hit its lowest point in nearly 50 years. It has been Republicans’ focus to help create an economic environment full of opportunities through pro-growth policies like tax reform—and now, we’re seeing more jobs available than people without one. This is yet another encouraging sign for those seeking a job today in America.” NOTE: Speaker Ryan will be giving a speech Monday, October 8 at the National Press Club at 4 p.m. ET. He