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Washington, DC -- Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-Milwaukee) made the following statement after she voted against continuing $3 trillion in tax cuts enacted by President George W. Bush:“Every American knows debt is a serious problem, and we need to get our fiscal house in order.  As a percentage of our economy, spending is the highest it’s been in 60 years and revenue… Read more »

Washington, DC –U.S. Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-Milwaukee), member of the House Budget Committee, made the following statement after the President’s deficit commission released its report today:“We can all agree that we need to get a handle on our nation’s debt and deficit problems.  And I come to the table with an open mind because we will all need to… Read more »

Washington, DC – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Claims Resolution Act, which reauthorizes Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Contingency Fund for an additional year and includes payment for decades-old discrimination against African-American farmers and Native Americans.Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-Milwaukee) said, “A short-term TANF extension… Read more »

Milwaukee, Wis. – U.S. Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-Milwaukee) made the following statement on the eve of Veteran’s Day to honor Wisconsin’s veterans:“As American men and women are deployed across the world, we keep them in our hearts and our minds.  We must work to keep our promises to them when they return.“I’m proud of all we’ve done to… Read more »

Milwaukee, Wis.  – Today, U.S. Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-Milwaukee) made the following statement after she spoke with Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood regarding Governor-Elect Walker’s efforts to stop high-speed rail:“I told Secretary LaHood that I will keep fighting to create jobs in Wisconsin – not in New York, Florida or Illinois.  I will keep… Read more »

Milwaukee, Wis. – Today, U.S. Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-Milwaukee) lauded the news that Wisconsin will receive emergency food assistance for families impacted by flooding last summer.Individual and family eligibility requirements are:On July 22, 2010 either living or working in Milwaukee zip codes, 53205, 53206, 53209, 53210, 53211, 53212, 53216, 53218, 53222, 53224 and 53225:Had… Read more »

Milwaukee, Wis. – U.S. Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-Milwaukee) today wrote to Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle and Governor-Elect Scott Walker after the decision to temporarily stop work on Wisconsin’s high-speed rail project.The full text of Congresswoman Moore’s letter follows:November 5, 2010Dear Governor Doyle and Governor-Elect Walker:It is critical that Wisconsin… Read more »

Contract for Marinette could Create Jobs in MilwaukeeMilwaukee, Wis. – Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-Milwaukee) has long worked to help Wisconsin-based Marinette Marine get a contract to build new naval ships.The contract could create jobs at Milwaukee-based DRS Power & Control Technologies, Inc., which makes electronic parts for the ships.Congresswoman Moore said, “To help… Read more »

Milwaukee Congresswoman Given Visionary Leadership Award by National Network to End Domestic ViolenceWashington, DC – U.S. Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-Milwaukee) was honored by the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) for her work to end domestic violence and help victims recover.Congresswoman Moore said, “I am extremely honored to receive this award – but… Read more »

Moore Worked to Include Funding in Wall Street Reform BillWashington, DC – Today, U.S. Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-Milwaukee) announced that Wisconsin will receive more than $51.5 million to help keep unemployed homeowners in their homes.This announcement comes on the heels of news that after months of decline, foreclosure rates in Southeastern Wisconsin rose last month.Moore, a… Read more »