I am extremely pleased to hear that Komen will continue their partnership with Planned Parenthood. The services provided by Planned Parenthood are so critical to women and families – particularly those who are low-income. Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-4) released this statement following the announcement by the Susan G. Komen for the Cure that it will… Read more »
More than thirty years since the first cases of AIDS were reported, HIV continues to devastate the United States. Sadly, the African American community bears the brunt of the HIV/AIDS epidemic - with blacks representing only 12 percent of the population Washington, DC –Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (W-4) released this statement acknowledging National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness… Read more »
Today's announcement reaffirms President Obama and his administration's commitment to ensuring women are able to access birth control as part of their overall health care. I believe this decision is sensitive to the concerns of religious institut Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-4) released the following statement on the Obama administration’s… Read more »
MILWAUKEE- A contraception controversy is heating up. Should employers, including religious groups, be forced to provide free birth control? It's a growing conflict among Catholics. The church teaches them contraceptives are wrong, but the Obama Administration is telling them religious institutions must cover contraceptives free of charge for their… Read more »
By Craig Gilbert of the Journal Sentinel On a conference call with reporters Wednesday, House Democrat Gwen Moore of Milwaukee defended the Obama’s Administration’s decision not to exempt Catholic universities and hospitals from a requirement that businesses cover contraceptive services for employees. Moore said the issue wasn’t one of government imposing… Read more »
By Pete Kasperowicz Several House Republicans on Wednesday morning protested the Obama administration's decision not to exempt religious organizations from a requirement to provide birth control coverage in healthcare plans, including contraceptives and abortion drugs. Obama's Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) exempted churches and other places of… Read more »
This evening, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (W-4) will join Planned Parenthood of Metro Washington for a reception and the DC Screening of the new documentary "A Vital Service: African American Stories of Reproductive Health Care." Read more »
WASHINGTON D.C. (WTAQ) - Wisconsin's congressional Democrats said they appreciated President Obama's vow to revive manufacturing in his State of the Union address Tuesday night. But the state's Republicans said Obama's plea for economic fairness wrongly focuses on guaranteeing outcomes through government action, instead of opportunities in a free… Read more »
Sen. Herb Kohl (D) "We appreciate that the president is focused on the right things for our country: increasing our economic output and decreasing unemployment. In Wisconsin we're particularly happy about his focus on manufacturing since our state's economy and employment, more than most any other state, is dependent on a strong manufacturing base. The president… Read more »
