by Bill GlauberBefore President Barack Obama's visit to Milwaukee Thursday, the White House released a video celebrating the city's win in the Healthy Communities Challenge. The video shows White House Chief of Staff Denis McDonough relaying news of the win during a phone call to top public officials, including Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, Milwaukee County Executive Chris… Read more »
by U.S. Rep. Gwen MooreA few weeks ago, Rep. Sean Duffy took to the House floor to scold black lawmakers like me. Citing high abortion rates among African-American women, the Wisconsin congressman accused abortion providers of preying on minority communities. “I’ve heard many of my liberal friends and a lot of friends from the (Congressional Black Caucus) talk about how… Read more »
by Alex ZeilinskiPro-life Republicans spend a lot of time talking about their mission to save babies’ lives. So will they line up to support a new piece of legislation that’s designed to prevent infant deaths? It doesn’t seem like it. Introduced by Rep. Gwen Moore (D-WI) on Friday, the “Reducing Unexpected Deaths in Infants and Children Act” aims to… Read more »
As one of the wealthiest nations in the world, I find it shameful that America's infant mortality rate rivals that of many developing countries. Read more »
by Lauren FoxIt is his final budget blueprint, his last chance to put his vision for the future in front of voters and Congress, but Republicans will not even pretend to give President Obama's last budget plan any serious consideration, a brush off that upends decades of decorum on Capitol Hill. For more than four decades, congressional leaders have invited the President's… Read more »
by Bryce CovertRep. Gwen Moore (D-WI) knows something about welfare. As an 18-year-old mother, she enrolled in what was at the time called Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) along with other social safety net programs that got her through and helped her rise out of poverty. “I was able to go and finish my education and training in order to become a taxpayer,” she… Read more »
Both Congresswoman Lee and I were once recipients of the very social services that are currently being targeted by our Republican colleagues. Our distinct perspectives and firsthand experiences with these vital public assistance programs add unique and empathetic voices to a debate overpowered by crass sentiments and hostile attitudes. Read more »
With an emphasis on combating the threat posed by ISIL, addressing international health concerns, and focusing on the growing problem of climate change, President Obama's budget proposal is historic both in terms of the bold initiatives it undertakes and its global scope. Read more »
With each passing day, we learn more about the tragic impact of the water crisis in Flint, Michigan. As we continue to investigate this emergency, one thing remains abundantly clear: The magnitude of this disaster demands swift and immediate intervention from our colleagues in the Senate. Read more »
by Katie DeLongMILWAUKEE -- As only 10 days remain before the January 31 "Health Insurance Marketplace" enrollment deadline, federal and local officials joined partners in the Milwaukee Enrollment Network to urge uninsured Milwaukee residents to take advantage of local resources available for assistance. On Thursday, January 21st -- a day selected by the White House to… Read more »
