Gwen Moore introduces RISE Act
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Washington, D.C. – This week Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-4) introduced the Rewriting to Improve and Secure an Exit Out of Poverty Act (the RISE Out of Poverty Act or the RISE Act), an overhaul of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (TANF). Original co-sponsors include Reps. Danny Davis (D-IL), Edolphus Towns (D-NY), John Conyers (D-MI), Benny Thompson… Plan B Aftermath: Democratic Women In Congress Go Easy On Obama
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By Laura Bassett, Ryan Grim & Amanda Terkel WASHINGTON -- Women's rights groups expressed outrage on Wednesday when a top Obama administration official overruled a recommendation from government scientists to expand access to the morning-after pill, but Democratic members of Congress are being far more cautious with their criticism. In an unprecedented and… House rejects Dem amendments to REINS Act
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By Pete Kasperowicz The House on Wednesday voted to reject all five Democratic amendments to H.R. 10, a bill that would require Congress to approve all major rules having an impact of $100 million or more. Only seven amendments in total were made in order, and by voice vote, the House approved one from Rep. Pete Sessions (R-Texas) that would require agencies… Combating Human Trafficking
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Written by Representatives Cynthia Lummis & Gwen Moore, Co-Chairs, Congressional Women’s Caucus As part of USAID’s 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence we wanted to share with you some information on an issue that the Congressional Women’s Caucus has been working on diligently to end across the globe: human trafficking. According to Department… Gwen Moore Opposes "Regulatory Accountability Act"
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Gwen Moore Opposes “Regulatory Accountability Act”Proposes amendment to protect Veterans, Seniors and Low-Income Individuals Congresswoman Gwen Moore Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-4) voted in opposition to H.R. 3010, the Regulatory Accountability Act. During debate on the bill Rep. Moore proposed an amendment would ensure… Ten minutes with Rep. Gwen Moore
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December 1st, 2011Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-Fourth District) spoke at Congregation Sinai on Nov. 6. She had recently traveled to Israel and the Arab world, and she discussed her experiences and observations with about 100 people.Rep. Gwen MooreHer trip to Israel Aug. 7-15 was sponsored by the American Israel Education Foundation, which is affiliated with the American Israel Public… Browse Documents by Date or Issue |
