Press Releases

I am relieved that these individuals will have more time to enroll, but extremely disappointed that they will be kicked off BadgerCare in the first place. There was no need to have jeopardized health care coverage for this population at all. Read more »

Every year, America comes together to commemorate and honor the work of military members who have served our country in their lifetime. Their personal sacrifices and dedication to protect our great nation will never go unnoticed. Read more »

I'm excited to join this distinguished panel to discuss the need for comprehensive immigration reform. Read more »

Although this bill is not perfect, H.R. 3080 will help sustain jobs and commerce which are important to our city and region. It is critical, however, that work continues in further negotiations with the Senate to address concerns prior to passage. Read more »

Thanks to Citizen Action of Wisconsin's new analysis, we now have tangible evidence that Wisconsin's approach to implementation has put our citizens at a costly disadvantage, relative to Minnesota... Read more »

Although I am pleased that the impasse has finally ended after 16 days of partisan action, we must remember that this dysfunction should have never occurred. Read more »

Although I am in Washington, DC due to the federal government shutdown and debt ceiling impasse, my office has provided a tremendous opportunity to learn more about how our landmark health care reform law impacts individuals and families. Read more »

Our service members and their families deserve full and immediate government support, not day-to day or half-baked solutions. Read more »

Despite the futile resistance from my colleagues on the other side of the aisle, the Affordable Care Act's health insurance marketplace opened as planned and the 2014 enrollment period will continue until March 31st. Read more »

Tonight the GOP has not only pushed us to the brink of another manufactured crisis, they have forced our country over the edge. Read more »