U.S. Rep. Sensenbrenner: USMCA is a huge win for Wisconsin

Washington, D.C.—Today, Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner (WI-05) issued the following statement after negotiators announced they reached a final deal on the United States Mexico-Canada-Agreement (USMCA): “This is a huge win for America and for Wisconsin. It is a boon for our state’s dairy farmers who will have more access to Canadian markets. After enduring months of needless delay, I am eager to vote for the deal and am grateful to the Trump administration for their tireless work reaching an agreement.”

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Rep. Kind: Statement on USCMA Agreement Update

Washington, DC—Today, Rep. Ron Kind released the following statement after Speaker Pelosi announced that a deal has been reached with United States Trade Representative Ambassador Lighthizer: “I’m glad that Congress and this Administration have reached an agreement on the United States Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA). For months, my colleagues and I have worked and advocated for a trade deal that will ensure a level playing field for Wisconsin workers and farmers, keep jobs in the United States, and make this deal enforceable. Without enforceability, the gains achieved for workers and families would not exist and Wisconsin farmers would not have been guaranteed access to

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U.S. Rep. Moore: Statement on Articles of Impeachment

Today, the House Judiciary Committee unveiled two articles of impeachment that charge Trump with abuse of power and obstruction of justice. In response, Congresswoman Moore released the following statement: “Every President takes a sacred oath to protect the country and the interests of the American people. As a Member of Congress, I took a similar oath to support and defend the Constitution. When Trump solicited a foreign government to investigate a political rival for personal and political gain, he violated his oath. The Founding Fathers included mechanisms for presidents who abuse their power. Impeachment is that mechanism. I do not take these actions lightly,

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U.S. Rep. Moore: Amendments in the Coastal and Great Lakes Communities Enhancement Act pass the House

Contact: Samara Sheff 202-495-8879   Today, Congresswoman Moore voted for the Coastal and Great Lakes Communities Enhancement Act, which includes ten bills to ensure that coastal communities are properly prepared to address the climate crisis. The package, as passed, includes two amendments offered by Congresswoman Moore to guarantee low-income and tribal communities are involved in climate change planning.  Congresswoman Moore released the following statement: “I am proud to support the Coastal and Great Lakes Communities Enhancement Act, which ensure coastal communities have the resources to properly respond to the effects of climate change. The underlying bill includes the Tribal Coastal Resiliency

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U.S. Rep. Moore: Statement on USMCA trade agreement

Contact: Samara Sheff 202-495-8879 Washington, DC – Congresswoman Moore released the following statement today on the announcement of a USMCA trade agreement: “Today, Speaker Pelosi, Ways and Means Chairman Neal and the USMCA working group announced that they had reached agreement on a new trade deal with Canada and Mexico that modernizes NAFTA. I look forward to seeing the final text of the trade agreement. House Democrats fought hard to improve the agreement the Trump Administration negotiated last year to promote a level the playing field for workers while securing strong environmental and labor protections. We need to deliver the promises of open international trade,

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Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative: Dairy farmers applaud White House, Dems for agreement on USMCA

Contact: Jamie Mara Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative (920) 209-3990 | jmara@voiceofmilk.com GREEN BAY, Wis. — Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, one of the largest dairy co-ops in the country, today applauded the progress made by the Trump administration and Democratic leaders in the House of Representatives on a new trade deal with Canada and Mexico. House leaders announced that the two sides have agreed on final details of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), clearing the way for the full House to consider the deal. “Dairy farmers across the Midwest appreciate the commitment and work of the administration and lawmakers to secure a better trade

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U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Announces Freedom High School student as winner of 2019 Congressional App Challenge

Contact: Jordan Dunn WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today announced that Alex Scheibe from Freedom High School won the 2019 Congressional App Challenge for Wisconsin’s Eighth Congressional District. Alex created the Automatic Game Helper Artificial Intelligence app, an adventure game where Artificial Intelligence helps the player navigate a fantasy world. He created this app to counter negative connotations surrounding Artificial Intelligence. “Artificial Intelligence will shape the economy of tomorrow and have a tremendous impact on industries across Northeast Wisconsin,” said Rep. Gallagher. “This change will be disruptive, but Alex’s work is proof that students right here in our community can play a leading role in understanding Artificial Intelligence and the

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Milwaukee Public Schools: Community task force to finalize report on dddressing financial challenges of MPS

Contact: Beverly Taylor Gladney 414-331-5667 gladnebd@milwaukee.k12.wi.us MILWAUKEE, WI — The Community Task Force will conclude its work on Tuesday by finalizing a report that will be presented to the Milwaukee Board of School Directors. The recommendation made to the Board will include urgently addressing the district’s financial needs and seeking every option to ensure students in Milwaukee Public Schools have the same opportunities as in neighboring districts. The task force also recommends exploring an operational referendum question to exceed the district’s current revenue limit. At the same time, it recommends finding a referendum amount that addresses—or begins to address—the district’s most urgent

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U.S. Rep. Sensenbrenner: USMCA is a huge win for Wisconsin

Washington, D.C.—Today, Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner (WI-05) issued the following statement after negotiators announced they reached a final deal on the United States Mexico-Canada-Agreement (USMCA): “This is a huge win for America and for Wisconsin. It is a boon for our state’s dairy farmers who will have more access to Canadian

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Rep. Kind: Statement on USCMA Agreement Update

Washington, DC—Today, Rep. Ron Kind released the following statement after Speaker Pelosi announced that a deal has been reached with United States Trade Representative Ambassador Lighthizer: “I’m glad that Congress and this Administration have reached an agreement on the United States Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA). For months, my colleagues and I have worked

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U.S. Rep. Moore: Statement on Articles of Impeachment

Today, the House Judiciary Committee unveiled two articles of impeachment that charge Trump with abuse of power and obstruction of justice. In response, Congresswoman Moore released the following statement: “Every President takes a sacred oath to protect the country and the interests of the American people. As a Member of Congress,

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U.S. Rep. Moore: Statement on USMCA trade agreement

Contact: Samara Sheff 202-495-8879 Washington, DC – Congresswoman Moore released the following statement today on the announcement of a USMCA trade agreement: “Today, Speaker Pelosi, Ways and Means Chairman Neal and the USMCA working group announced that they had reached agreement on a new trade deal with Canada and Mexico that modernizes NAFTA. I

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U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Announces Freedom High School student as winner of 2019 Congressional App Challenge

Contact: Jordan Dunn WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today announced that Alex Scheibe from Freedom High School won the 2019 Congressional App Challenge for Wisconsin’s Eighth Congressional District. Alex created the Automatic Game Helper Artificial Intelligence app, an adventure game where Artificial Intelligence helps the player navigate a fantasy world. He created this app to counter negative connotations

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Milwaukee Public Schools: Community task force to finalize report on dddressing financial challenges of MPS

Contact: Beverly Taylor Gladney 414-331-5667 gladnebd@milwaukee.k12.wi.us MILWAUKEE, WI — The Community Task Force will conclude its work on Tuesday by finalizing a report that will be presented to the Milwaukee Board of School Directors. The recommendation made to the Board will include urgently addressing the district’s financial needs and seeking every option

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