Gwen Moore Opposes Farm Bill, Supports "Heat and Eat"
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You cannot remove $9 billion from SNAP without increasing hunger in our communities. That's the bottom line. War On Poverty Brought About Change in Milwaukee
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By Bob Bach Fifty years ago this month, in his State of the Union address, President Lyndon Johnson declared an “unconditional war on poverty,” part of what he coined “The Great Society.” It would provide economic and educational opportunities for everyone, especially minority populations. Parts of LBJ’s Great Society… Gov. Walker, Gwen Moore speak out in advance Pres. address
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By Mike Lowe MILWAUKEE (WITI) — President Barack Obama is set to deliver his State of the Union address on Tuesday evening, January 28th. The speech comes just two days before a presidential visit to the Milwaukee area.President Obama plans to act on income inequality in his State of the Union speech. He will unveil an executive order to raise the minimum wage for… Representatives react to State of the Union Address
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By Shakara Robinson WASHINGTON, D.C. -- President Obama said saving the middle class is his top priority during Tuesday night's State of the Union Address. Massive shifts in technology and global competition have hit the middle class hard, the president said, and he'll do what he can to make things right. Republican Congresswoman Cathy McMorris… Wisconsin lawmakers reaction reflects partisan tone of Obama speech
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Written by Donovan Slack WASHINGTON — As President Barack Obama hammered away at economic inequality during his State of the Union address Tuesday evening, members of Wisconsin’s congressional delegation reacted along partisan lines with Democrats embracing the speech and Republicans panning it. The Badger State lawmakers’ reaction was a… GOVERNMENT AND POLITICAL NEWS ROUND-UP
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At least two Wisconsin Republicans are fuming over President Obama's State-of-the-Union speech, hours before he delivers it tonight. Congressman Reid Ribble of Sherwood says the Democrat Obama plans to take a partisan, campaign-style approach instead of extending an olive branch. Wisconsin Senate Republican Ron Johnson of Oshkosh tells the Gannett News Service… Gwen Moore Responds to President Obamas State of the Union Address to Congress
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It is my hope that President Obama and Congress are able to work together to positively address our most pressing issues. Waging the War on Poverty
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Written by Lisa Neff “We shall not rest until that war is won,” Lyndon Johnson said 50 years ago, declaring “an unconditional war on poverty.” But from time to time, administration to administration, there has been rest and there has been retreat in the fight. And always there has been a feud between the major parties on how best to wage… Gwen Moore celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
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Reprinted by Milwaukee Courier staff Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) joined the nation to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. “I join my brothers, sisters and neighbors in honoring one of our greatest heroes and strongest advocates for peace and equality. Through nonviolence, Dr. King led the civil rights movement and inspired a… Congresswoman Gwen Moore Blasts Republicans, But Compliments Rep. Paul Ryan
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By Stephanie Lecci and Mitch Teich Though Congress has managed to break Washington gridlock to pass an Omnibus spending bill, Democratic Congresswoman Gwen Moore of Milwaukee says most Republicans "would like to carry us back to a point in time when government does practically nothing." Her comments come on the heels of a Congress' votes last week… Browse Documents by Date or Issue |
