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Talis Shelbourne, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel What did a Milwaukee police officer, a senior citizen, a public works employee and two sisters, 4 and 6, have in common? They were all victims of reckless drivers. Officer Kou Her was killed in June when a drunken driver ran a red light and hit Her's car. Roy Mendez, 68, died after 11 days in the hospital, sent… Read more »

Politico, Sarah Ferris Rep. Carolyn Maloney will become the first woman to lead the House Oversight Committee, vaulting into a high-stakes role as one of the Democrats' top voices in the caucus' impeachment probe. The New York Democrat was confirmed to the post in a caucus-wide secret ballot vote on Wednesday, where she defeated Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.). Maloney received… Read more »

Congress renews push for Equal Rights Amendment  Wisconsin Examiner, Robin Bravender WASHINGTON — The U.S. House advanced a resolution on Wednesday that aims to ease the ratification of a Constitutional amendment that would ensure equality for U.S. citizens under the law, regardless of their sex.  The Equal Rights Amendment was first introduced in Congress in 1923 and was… Read more »

Gwen Moore, Tom Barrett named co-chairs of Milwaukee's 2020 DNC host committee  Bill Glauber, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore was one of the biggest backstage players in Milwaukee's effort to land the 2020 Democratic National Convention. Despite that, Moore said she cautioned Democratic National Committee chair Tom Perez, "don't even think about coming to… Read more »

Milwaukee Mayor Barrett, Rep. Gwen Moore named co-chairs of 2020 DNC committee Andy Devine, CBS 58 MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- There are 266 days before the 2020 Democratic National Convention opens in Milwaukee. Monday, Oct. 21 it was announced that a pair of elected officials are now taking on leadership roles in the planning process. The committee announced that Milwaukee Mayor… Read more »

Mayor Barrett, Rep. Gwen Moore selected as co-chairs of Milwaukee 2020 Host Committee Fox 6 News, Katie Delong MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee 2020 Host Committee on Monday, Oct. 21 announced Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and Congresswoman Gwen Moore would serve as co-chairs. Both Mayor Barrett and Congresswoman Moore served on the committee that helped Milwaukee win the bid to host the… Read more »

Gwen Moore says colleagues should consider having Ron Johnson testify in impeachment inquiry Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Patrick Marley and Bill Glauber U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore contends her colleagues should consider bringing U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson before the House Intelligence Committee as part of its impeachment inquiry because he asked President Donald Trump in August about… Read more »

Wisconsin representatives speak out on Trump impeachment inquiry TMJ4, Shaun Gallagher MILWAUKEE — During a round table discussion on WTMJ Radio, Sen. Ron Johnson voiced his support of President Trump in light of the impeachment inquiry. "I understand the narrative out there right now and I understand the democrats and most members of the media are putting out the worst possible… Read more »

Wisconsin's Democrats Ramp Up Support For Impeachment Proceedings WPR, Rob Mentzer and The Associated Press   Wisconsin's Democratic congressional delegation is ramping up support for actions that could lead to President Donald Trump's impeachment. Their statements come in the wake of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's announcement Tuesday of a formal… Read more »

Wisconsin House Democrats condemn Donald Trump for economic turbulence Riley Vetterkind, Wisconsin State Journal Wisconsin’s three Democratic House members are blaming President Donald Trump’s policies for harming Wisconsin businesses and putting the American economy at risk of recession.     In a joint statement Monday, U.S. Reps. Gwen Moore, of Milwaukee;… Read more »