Economy and Jobs

  By Erik Wasson - 03/21/12 09:05 PM ET The House Budget Committee approved Chairman Paul Ryan's 2013 budget resolution on Wednesday night in a close 19-18 vote. Two conservative Republicans voted against the Ryan plan, which cuts spending by $5.3 trillion over 10 years, because they said it did not cut the budget fast enough. Reps. Justin Amash (R-Mich.) and Tim… Read more »

As a member of the House Committee on Financial Services, I understand that small business is the backbone of our economy, Read more »

As a Member of the House Budget Committee, it is clear to me that this Republican budget is unfair, unbalanced and unwise for the American people. Read more »

Today marks the beginning of a weeklong celebration honoring those who serve our nation through the AmeriCorps programs.  Contact: Nicole Y. Williams or Staci Cox (202) 225- 4572 Gwen Moore Celebrates AmeriCorps Week 2012 Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-4) released this statement in recognition of AmeriCorps Week… Read more »

It is a shame that in a country so rich with resources, that we continue to ignore the issue of poverty among Americans. Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-4) released the following statement in recognition of Poverty in America Awareness Month.“Today, the unemployment rate stands at 8.6 percent and despite recent economic growth more than 43 million… Read more »

The President delivered a great speech tonight. His vision for restoring the economic security to the middle class by focusing on American manufacturing, energy, skills for American workers, and a renewal of American values was a very timely message for Washington, DC – Tonight, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-4) released this statement following President Barack Obama’s State… Read more »

Today's jobs report was very encouraging on a variety of fronts. With 257,000 jobs added by private businesses, this marks the 23rd consecutive month of private sector job growth. Additionally, we are seeing increases in pay and significant growth in Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-4) released this statement following the announcement by the Department of… Read more »

It was so wonderful to have President Obama come to Milwaukee to highlight the great investments that Master Lock has made in our city. It is my hope that Master Lock will be a model for other companies here in my district and across this country on the Milwaukee, WI – Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-4) accompanied President Barack Obama on Air Force One to Milwaukee and on a… Read more »

While I have some reservations about this legislation, I believe the passing of this of this bill is a positive step in the right direction and a great victory for the American people. Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-4) released the following statement following the passage of the Temporary Payroll tax Cut Continuation Act. The legislation passed by a vote of 293-132.… Read more »

This is good news. A sharp drop in unemployment and a year of consecutive private-sector job growth shows that the Democratic policies set by Congress and the President are working. But make no mistake: we have a long way to go. Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-Milwaukee) made the following statement after it was reported that the economy added 103,000… Read more »