House Budget Plan Would Hit Higher Ed Hard
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By Charles Devarics A 2015 budget plan narrowly approved by the House of Representatives late last week would impose major cuts on higher education, including a 10-year freeze on Pell grants and reduced funds for student loans. The plan from Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., House Budget Committee chairman, would cut federal spending by $5 trillion and hit… Wis. delegation splits along party lines as House passes Ryan budget
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Wisconsin's House delegation Thursday split along party lines as lawmakers passed the budget authored by U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan. All five Wisconsin Republicans supported the Ryan budget, while the state's three Dems were opposed. The bill passed 219-205, with 12 Republicans joining Dems in voting against the measure. Ryan, R-Janesville, said in… Gwen Moore Leads Floor Debate, Supports Congressional Black Caucus Alternative Budget
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By Federal Information & News Dispatch, Inc Federal Information & News Dispatch, IncWashington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-4) released the following statement after House Republicans blocked the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) alternative budget: "Today my Republican colleagues voted against economic improvement and the well-being of millions of… Gwen Moore Supports American Growth, Votes Against Republican Budget
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It's another disappointing day in Congress. My colleagues have, yet again, chosen to protect special interests in lieu of middle class working Americans and our vulnerable populations. Gwen Moore Leads Floor Debate, Supports Congressional Black Caucus Alternative Budget
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Unlike the Republican budget, the CBC budget seeks to help working families and struggling Americans by reducing poverty and income inequality. Abbreviated pundit roundup: CIA torture report, unemployment insurance, and more
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By Georgia Logothetis Rep. Gwen Moore: "Now that I need help it's nowhere to be found..."My constituent, Cassie Jones,* sits in her apartment, which she has rented since 1986, wondering how she will pay the rent next month. Since she lost her job of 18 years, she has been surviving on unemployment benefits and her savings account. Over 150 job… Progressive Caucus: Time to Renew Unemployment Insurance
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I am so pleased that the Senate has decided to extend a hand to struggling Americans. Now, it's our turn. Extending the Unemployment Insurance Lifeline for Struggling Americans
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By Congresswoman Gwen Moore "Now that I need help it's nowhere to be found..." My constituent, Cassie Jones,* sits in her apartment, which she has rented since 1986, wondering how she will pay the rent next month. Since she lost her job of 18 years, she has been surviving on unemployment benefits and her savings account. Over 150 job applications later, her… Progressive Caucus: Time to Renew Unemployment Insurance
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By Congressional Progressive Caucus Congressional Progressive Caucus WASHINGTON--Congressional Progressive Caucus Co-Chairs Reps. Raul M. Grijalva (D-AZ) and Keith Ellison (D-MN), along with Progressive Caucus Members Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Reps. Xavier Becerra (D-CA), Andre Carson (D-IN), Matt Cartwright (D-PA), Judy Chu (D-CA), David Cicilline (D-RI),Yvette… Paul Ryans Budget Helps the Rich, Hurts the Poor
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As in the past, this budget strikes fear in the hearts of our vulnerable populations. Browse Documents by Date or Issue |
