U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Wisconsin Newsletter for Thursday September 19, 2024 ( 6 items ) |
Baldwin Demands USPS Provide Better Service for Wisconsin Newspapers and Their Readers
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:
Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) called on the Postmaster General Louis DeJoy to immediately address costly delays Wisconsin newspapers that rely on the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) are experiencing, resulting in lost revenue, customer complaints, and canceled subscriptions.
"Local newspapers work hard every day and week to deliver news on a timely basis to readers in their communities," wrote Sen
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Baldwin Votes to Protect the Right to IVF
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:
Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement after voting to advance the Right to IVF Act, which would establish a nationwide right to IVF:
"Every American deserves the right to decide if, how, and when to start a family, without any politicians or judges butting in. Since Republicans overturned Roe v. Wade, that cherished freedom has been put on the chopping block, includin
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Congresswoman Gwen Moore Supports Passage of Critical Child Welfare Legislative Package
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:
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Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore voted in support of H.R. 9076, bipartisan legislation reauthorizing federal funding for child welfare related services and programs, which aim to reduce barriers to help children in foster care return home, prevent abuse and neglect, and help stabilize families. The bill also includes a provision I helped author addressing issues that tribes and some states have faced
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Congresswoman Gwen Moore Votes Against Ill-Advised Funding Legislation, Condemns Republicans' Political Games
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Gwen Moore Votes Against Ill-Advised Funding Legislation, Condemns Republicans' Political Games
"Today, I am voting against this partisan continuing resolution because it is a deeply flawed and cynical attempt to hold the country hostage so Republicans can implement their extreme Project 2025 agenda. Just like last year, House Republicans have squandered an entire year, forcing Congres
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House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands Chairman Tiffany: Members Work to Support Gold Star Families, Restore Lake Tahoe, Improve Public Lands Access, More
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-Wisconsin, chairman of the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands, issued the following news release on Sept. 18, 2024:
Today, the Subcommittee on Federal Lands held a legislative hearing on eight bills on priorities that include park access for Gold Star next of kin family members, restoration activities around Lake Tahoe, support for hydroelectric projects and more. Subcommittee Chairman Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.) issued the following state
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Van Orden Votes to Secure Federal Elections, Keep Government Open
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:
Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) released the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 9494, which included the SAVE Act a bill that amends the National Voter Registration Act to require states to obtain documentary proof of U.S. citizenship and utilize in-person identification when registering an individual to vote in a federal election and require states to establish a program
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