Press Releases

Resolution Honors Civil Rights Pioneer Ruby Bridges (Washington, DC)— Today, the U.S. Congress passed a resolution honoring civil rights pioneer Ruby Bridges based on the efforts of a first grade class in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.   Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-Milwaukee) and Senator Russ Feingold (D-Wis.) introduced resolutions in the Senate and House of Representatives,… Read more »

(Washington, DC)— U.S. Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-Milwaukee) made the following statement on President Obama's budget:“We need to make sure that our budget makes necessary investments to build up a workforce for the 21st Century and that starts with our children. “While I am glad we are extending tax cuts for 2.2 million Wisconsin families and increasing Pell… Read more »

Congresswoman Marks EITC Awareness Day (Washington, DC) — Today on IRS Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Awareness Day U.S. Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-Milwaukee) encouraged eligible Milwaukee residents to claim the EITC, a powerful anti-poverty and work support tax credit.Congresswoman Moore said, “The Earned Income Tax Credit can make an incredible difference for so many… Read more »

Congresswoman Announced Award with HUD Secretary, Governor and Mayor(Washington, DC )– U.S. Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-Milwaukee) announced that over $820 million is coming to Wisconsin to build a high-speed rail line between Milwaukee and Madison and make improvements to existing rail service between Milwaukee and Chicago. She announced the award in downtown Milwaukee at the… Read more »

(Washington, DC)— Washington, DC – U.S. Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-Milwaukee) today made the following statement on President Obama’s State of the Union address:“President Obama made it clear tonight that creating jobs is his top priority.  It’s mine too.  We were on the brink of a depression, and while we have moved back from that ledge, recovery… Read more »

(Washington, DC)— The U.S. House of Representatives passed two bipartisan measures both cosponsored by Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-Milwaukee) in response to last week’s catastrophic 7.0 magnitude earthquake centered near Haiti’s capital Port-au-Prince.The first measure would allow Americans who donate to Haiti relief efforts by March 1 of this year to claim that… Read more »

(Washington, DC)— Washington, DC – U.S. Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-Milwaukee) today lauded Labor Secretary Hilda Solis’ announcement that the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development will receive $6 million included in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) to help train workers for clean-energy jobs such as energy-efficient construction and retooling… Read more »

(Washington, DC)— Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-Milwaukee) made the following statement on the anniversary of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday:“Martin Luther King, Jr.’s historic march on Washington was a call for freedom and jobs.“This is a good time to remember Dr. King’s call because the journey for economic justice continues today.  We… Read more »

(Washington, DC)— Today, U.S. Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-Milwaukee) applauded Housing Secretary Shawn Donovan’s announcement that the City of Milwaukee will receive $25 million included in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to help improve neighborhoods by fixing properties left vacant due to foreclosure.An additional $11 million is expected to be used in Milwaukee by… Read more »

(Washington, DC)— U.S. Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-Milwaukee) today lauded Labor Secretary Hilda Solis’ announcement of nearly $150 million in ‘Pathways Out Of Poverty’ grants included in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) to help provide education and job training, placement and retention services for people below or near the poverty line.Jobs for… Read more »