Providing Quality, Affordable Health Care

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 »

by David CraryNEW YORK (AP) — Abortion and race, two of America's most volatile topics, have intersected in recent flare-ups related to the disproportionately high rate of abortion among black women. In Congress, Rep. Sean Duffy, a white Republican from rural Wisconsin, lambasted black members of Congress for failing to decry these high abortion numbers. The next day, Rep.… Read more »

by Tom KertscherThe Congressional Black Caucus is weighing whether to ask for a formal condemnation of U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy over comments the Wisconsin Republican made about high rates of abortion among African-Americans. The Wausau Republican's remarks, made on the House floor on Jan. 7, 2016, drew a sharp reaction the next day from one of the caucus members, U.S. Rep. Gwen… Read more »

by David AdeMilwaukee - The controversy started last week when Wisconsin Congressman Sean Duffy talked about abortion on the U.S. House floor. He mentioned Congressional Black Congress members weren't doing anything to address abortion. Wisconsin Congresswoman Gwen Moore immediately fired back on the floor and through a press release. Duffy said Thursday, "The… Read more »

Despite such remarkable economic gains, neither President Obama nor I believe that our work is done. Too many working men and women continue to struggle just to provide the basic necessities for their families. Too many communities of color find themselves underserved and disadvantaged. Read more »

by Lauren FrenchThe Congressional Black Caucus is weighing whether to ask for a formal condemnation of Republican Rep. Sean Duffy over abortion-related comments the Wisconsin lawmaker made on the House floor. Last week, Duffy suggested that the Congressional Black Caucus is ignoring the impacts of abortion on minority communities — comments that drew immediate criticism from… Read more »

by Emily CrockettOpponents of the Black Lives Matter movement often use the phrase "all lives matter" to dismiss activists' concerns about police violence against black Americans. But now lawmakers in Missouri, where the Black Lives Matter movement began, are using the phrase in anti-abortion legislation. Rep. Mike Moon of the Missouri State House sponsored a bill… Read more »