MADISON — Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes released the following statement on the troop withdrawal from Afghanistan and his commitment to defending allies and keeping Americans safe: “I commend the brave men and women who sacrificed so much for their country while serving in Afghanistan, and my heart is also with our nation’s Gold Star families today. For too long, we put our troops in harm’s way while spending trillions on an endless war that was entering a third decade of conflict. We must honor their sacrifice by safely evacuating every American and honoring our commitment to ensuring the safety of our

Madison, Wis. — Despite shamelessly changing the 2017 GOP Tax Scam bill to benefit his two biggest campaign donors, Ron Johnson voted against a tax cut for Wisconsin families that is helping slash the hunger rate.   See more below: Politico: Round one of child tax credit payments slashed hunger rates, U.S. data shows   The percentage of American families with kids who report not having enough to eat fell dramatically after the first child tax credit payments were distributed last month, according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau.   The government’s finding shows that the monthly payments

Contact: Kelli Liegel Monday, August 16, 2021 202-225-5101 Fitzgerald Responds to President Biden’s Address on Afghanistan WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement on President Biden’s address to the nation about the catastrophe in Afghanistan today: “It’s disappointing to hear the President shift blame today after staying silent for the past week as the situation in Afghanistan spiraled into a full-scale crisis. President Biden stayed silent as the Taliban cemented power taking one capital after another, the most devastating takeover happening in Afghanistan’s capital, Kabul, over the weekend. “The President chose today to speak, not to meet the

August 16, 2021 Contact: WisDems Communications (press@wisdems.org)   Fake COVID Cure Pusher Jeff Colyer Endorses Rebecca Kleefisch for Governor at RGA Candidate Event MADISON, Wis. —  Last week, former Kansas governor and COVID-19 misinformation spreader Jeff Colyer proudly endorsed Rebecca Kleefisch for Wisconsin governor. He jumped the gun a little – Kleefisch is trying to stave off scrutiny and financial transparency for as long as possible by running a shadow campaign through her nonprofit organization, the 1848 Project.   Kleefisch palled around with Colyer and other notoriously bad leaders on the pandemic such as Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves and Tennessee Gov. Bill

August 16, 2021 Contact: Timothy Svoboda, (202) 225-2476 Grothman Statement on Afghanistan (Fond du Lac, Wis.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) released the following statement on the chaos ensuing in Afghanistan due to President Biden’s decision to quickly withdraw from the country. “As Ranking Member of the House Oversight Committee Subcommittee on National Security, I have attended several hearings on Afghanistan over the past year. Sadly, after these hearings and having talked to members of the military on my own, it does not surprise me that despite 20 years of American intervention, the Afghan government has not been able to hold

Contact: James Langnes James.Langnes@mail.house.gov  WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) issued a statement on Afghanistan. “The mishandled withdrawal from Afghanistan is a tragic disaster. President Biden’s absentee leadership, flawed decision making, and lack of a thoughtful plan for withdrawal from the region created this crisis. President Biden’s own words show how badly he misjudged the situation. My thoughts are with our troops in Afghanistan and the Americans still in harm’s way,” said Steil.

On Sunday, August 15th, Defense Secretary Austin approved two requests for assistance from the State Department to transport and temporarily house Afghan Special Immigration Visa applicants, their families, and other individuals at risk. Under the first request, the Department will provide temporary housing, sustainment, and support inside the United States for up to 22,000 Afghan SIV applicants, their families and other at-risk individuals.  The US Northern Command will coordinate details with the State Department, the Department of Homeland Security, and the Department of Health and Human Services, as necessary.  This support will be provided under Presidential Drawdown Authority to the

August 16, 2021 Contact: Philip Shulman (philip.shulman@wisdems.org) FACT SHEET: Ron Johnson’s Self-Serving Vote Against Bipartisan Infrastructure Plan Ron Johnson outright admitted that despite leading the charge to kill the bipartisan infrastructure bill, he did not even bother to read the legislation that improves Wisconsin’s infrastructure, creates good paying jobs, and boosts the economy. Since Johnson couldn’t bother to do his job, here is a helpful breakdown of what the historic legislation will do for Wisconsin: Infrastructure Projects Wisconsin, which has major transportation highways, would receive $5.2 billion for federal highway repairs and expansion.The National Farmers Union found Wisconsin drivers pay