In the ongoing assault on Wisconsin's working class, Governor Walker signed another crippling anti-worker bill into law. This so-called •right-to-work' legislation is nothing but a bald-faced attempt by our Republican Governor and legislature to protect special interests at the expense of working class families. I am reminded of Dr. Martin Luther King who once said, •In our glorious fight for civil rights, we must guard against being fooled by false slogans, such as •right to work.' It is a law to rob us of our civil rights and job rights.' Read more »
By Krista HughesDemocratic lawmakers will unveil a plan on Wednesday to keep the U.S. Export-Import Bank open for another seven years and expand its lending as a clash over the bank's future intensifies.Legislation backed by Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer and colleagues Maxine Waters, Gwen Moore and Denny Heck would reauthorize Ex-Im, which provides support for U.S. exporters and the… Read more »
This week, my colleagues Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA) Congressman Denny Heck (D-WA), Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer (D-MD), and I introduced legislation to reauthorize the Export-Import Bank before its charter expires on June 30. For 70 years, the Export-Import Bank has aided U.S. businesses to access foreign markets and ensured that American exports remain competitive. Our legislation would further bolster the bank's ability to support American businesses in an increasingly crowded global market. H.R. 1031 is widely supported by my fellow Democrats in the House, with a growing total of more than 160 cosponsors. Read more »
By Kevin CirilliHouse Democrats unveiled a bill on Wednesday that would reauthorize the Export-Import Bank for seven years.Democratic Reps. Maxine Waters (Calif.), Gwen Moore (Wis.), Denny Heck (Wash.) and Steny Hoyer (Md.), who is the House minority whip.A Democratic aide working on the bill said that they have received commitments from more than 50 Democratic members to… Read more »
By Kevin CirilliThree Democrats on the House Financial Services Committee moved Thursday to force the panel to consider reauthorizing the Export-Import Bank, according to a copy of an amendment first obtained by The Hill.?Reps. Gwen Moore (Wis.), Denny Heck (Wash.) and Maxine Waters (Calif.) offered the amendment in advance of the committee's Friday markup of President Obama's… Read more »
In addition to the President's pursuit to end the sequester and address the important issue of wage stagnation, I was personally delighted to see such robust investments toward addressing the needs and concerns of vulnerable Americans. I especially commend President Obama for his $500 million commitment toward renewing and expanding the Maternal Infant and Early Childhood Home… Read more »
By Tom Barrett, Mayor of MilwaukeeThe global economic arms race is intensifying. Workers, cities and countries must be equipped or risk being left behind. The good news is that the United States has emerged from the global recession in a position to lead the world; the bad news is that Congress is considering putting American and Milwaukee exporters at a global disadvantage, and thus… Read more »
By Julie CollinsMILWAUKEE (WITI) — The goal is create thousands of jobs for the Milwaukee area by 2019 — and the region plans to do that by doubling exports to other markets.It’s a joint effort lead by the Milwaukee 7, an economic development group that began in June.The goal is simple, think globally and double the amount of Milwaukee exports in the next five… Read more »
By Kevin CirilliTop Democrats on the House Financial Services Committee plan to introduce legislation reauthorizing the Export-Import Bank’s charter, which is set to expire on June 30.Democratic Reps. Gwen Moore (Wis.), Maxine Waters (Calif.) and Denny Heck (Wash.) are working on the bill, according to an email Moore’s chief of staff, Minh Ta, sent to senior House Democratic… Read more »
I take great pride and honor in assuming my new role as Ranking Member on the Monetary Policy and Trade Subcommittee. I am deeply appreciative to have the trust and confidence of my congressional colleagues as I undertake this great responsibility. As our country continues to rebound from the financial crisis, it is critical that we maximize on our current economic momentum in a fashion that further fosters commercial growth and supports job creation. Read more »
