Milwaukee, WI – Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-4) released the following statement following the passage of the Unemployment Compensation, Payroll Tax Cut Extension. She released this statement:“Today is a great day for the American people. This extension will ensure 160 million Americans will not see their taxes go up and 2.2 million Americans will not lose their… Read more »
Milwaukee, WI - Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-4) released the following statement regarding Wisconsin State Rep. Tamara Grigsby."I was extremely saddened to hear that State Rep. Tamara Grigsby had taken ill. Tamara is a very dear friend and a strong and dedicated advocate for the people of Wisconsin. As we approach this holiday season, I hope and pray that she has a full and… Read more »
Milwaukee, WI - Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-4), Co-Chair of the Caucus onWomen’s Issues, released the following statement regarding Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner’s remarks regarding First Lady Michelle Obama."It is unfortunate that my colleague Mr. Sensenbrenner would make such distasteful and demeaning comments about our First Lady Michelle Obama. His comments were… Read more »
Milwaukee, WI - Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-4) released the following statement upon news that a deal has been struck between the House and Senate on the two-month extension of the payroll tax cut. “Well I guess it’s true, miracles really do happen around the holidays. My Republican colleagues have finally come to their senses and agreed to pass the much-needed… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Today, Gwen Moore (WI-4), Co-Chair of the Congressional Caucus for Women’s Issues, applauded the Obama Administration’s recently released National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security. The plan embodies and sets forth the United States’ commitment to ensuring that women around the world play an equal role in promoting peace and achieving just… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-4) released the following statement on Republican efforts to block passage of the Senate Amended Short-Term Extension of Unemployment Insurance and Payroll Tax Cuts.“I hope the American people are paying attention because during these past couple of days, Republicans have shown their true colors. Even with a majority of… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-4) released the following statement following the Senate passage short-term extensions of the payroll tax cut and unemployment benefits:“The Senate passage of short-term legislation is like putting a band-aid on a hemorrhaging wound – it is totally inadequate and does not fully address the dire economic situation we… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Rush Holt (NJ-12) and U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore (WI-04) today led a group of 44 Members of Congress in expressing disappointment in the anti-scientific decision by U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius to limit the availability of Plan B emergency contraception.Last week, Secretary Sebelius overruled career scientists at the U.S. Food… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-4) voted against the Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act (the REINS Act), that would essentially prevent federal agencies from protecting our public health. Under the REINS Act, Congress would have to approve every “major rule” regulatory proposal, consequently degrading our water… Read more »
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Gwen Moore expressed her disappointment in a decision by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to overrule the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) proposal to significantly expand young women’s access to a critical medication that can prevent unintended pregnancies.“I regret that HHS has stepped in and overridden the… Read more »
