Funding to Help LSSWI Housing for Persons with DisabilitiesWashington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-4) along with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the release of over $1.2 million in grant funding for the Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan, Inc (LSSWI). This grant is part of the Section 811 Program which is… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-4) voted in opposition to H.R. 822, The National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act of 2011 a bill that would have required states that permit the carrying of concealed handguns to recognize conceal-and-carry permits from other states. The bill would have also provided that states would be required to allow non-residents to… Read more »
For Immediate ReleaseNovember 9, 2011Contact: Nicole Y. Williams(202) 225- 4572Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-4) applauded the rejection by voters of SB5 in Ohio, the Voter ID law in Maine and a ban on abortions in Mississippi. She released this statement: “Last night voters across this country returned the power to the people by sending a… Read more »
Washington, DC – 53 House Members have signed onto a letter sponsored by Congresswoman Moore and Congressman Jim McGovern to the FY 2012 Agriculture Appropriations Conferees urging them to adequately fund the WIC program to ensure much needed continued food assistance for thousands of low-income and at-risk women and young children. The letter is still open for… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-4) extended her support for our veterans, service members and their families in recognition of Veteran’s Day."Today we pause to honor the service and tremendous sacrifices that our men and women in uniform and their families make on a daily basis. They honorably carry out their duties for their county and I believe we… Read more »
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Gwen Moore (WI-04) stated her strong support for President Obama’s new proposal to ease the burden of student loan debt. Rep. Moore encouraged residents of her district to find out whether they might be eligible for the new program.“Tuition costs have risen dramatically in the past few years, at the same time as more and more graduating… Read more »
Washington, DC -- Today Congresswoman Gwen Moore made the following statement about the withdrawl of troops from Iraq.“I applaud the President on this announcement and I honor our men and women in uniform who have given so much to our country and to the Iraqi people. I remember with great sadness the 31,000 wounded Americans and 4,400 who lost their lives in Iraq. … Read more »
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Gwen Moore (WI-04) made the following statement about the Voter ID lawsuit brought forth by the League of Women Voters against the state of Wisconsin.“I applaud the League of Women Voters for their commitment to preserving one of our most sacred democratic rights. Requiring a strict photo ID card at the polls disenfranchises minorities,… Read more »
Milwaukee, WI – Today, Representative Gwen Moore joined her pro-choice Democratic colleagues in fighting against Republicans’ attempt to limit women’s access to reproductive health services.The House of Representatives considered and passed H.R. 358 (251 to 172), legislation which includes unprecedented restrictions on abortion coverage. This bill would threaten… Read more »
Washington, DC -- Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-Milwaukee), made the following statement about the free trade agreements passed yesterday by the House of Representatives.“I voted against the trade deals with Colombia, South Korea, and Panama, passed by Congress yesterday, because they do not go far enough to meet the goal of fair and balanced trade. The trade agreement… Read more »
