Press Releases

On Veterans Day, we honor the soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen who continue to keep our nation safe. As we take this opportunity to recognize the sacrifices of our country's brave men and women in uniform, let us also reaffirm our commitment to taking care of our servicemembers both on and off the battlefield. Read more »

My colleagues and I in Wisconsin's Democratic congressional delegation would like to thank the DOJ for ensuring that all voters, regardless of party affiliation or political ideology, have the right to take part in our democracy, free of needles complexity, discrimination, or intimidation. Read more »

Given the flawed efforts thus far by state officials to properly implement this law, with proof of demonstrably false information having been disseminated to voters just days before the election, we fear that irreparable harm may result–particularly to voters of color, who disproportionately bear the brunt of these policies and any Election Day intimidation efforts. Read more »

My decision to support President Obama's veto of the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act came after much thoughtful consideration. Although I am deeply committed to fulfilling our country's assurance to honor the lives of those killed in the terror attacks of September. 11, 2001, I do not believe this bill supports this solemn promise. Read more »

There is still much to learn regarding this incident, however, we simply cannot close our eyes to the hostile environment cultivated by the flagrant racial inequality and segregation that has plagued Milwaukee for generations. Read more »

I am comforted to know that the Soldiers Home has a future, and that its future is rooted in serving veterans. Read more »

This week, across our country, Americans are once again mourning the lives of those who were tragically taken from us through senseless violence. Sadly, these feelings of grief are becoming all too familiar for far too many families. Read more »

This case is certain to have a significant and positive impact on women throughout the country and I applaud the Court for standing on the side of women. Read more »

Although many of us in the financial services world were surprised by the decision of British voters to leave the European Union, it is certainly the prerogative of a free and democratic society to determine the direction of their country. Read more »

Despite this major judicial setback, nothing will deter my Democratic congressional colleagues and I from working to fix our fractured immigration system. Read more »