Working for Women

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 revise its grant requirements and restore funding to Planned Parenthood:“I am extremely pleased to hear that Komen will c... 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 announcement on the birth control coverage benefit under the Affordable Care Act:“Today’s announcement reaffirms President Obama and... 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 employees. Churches are exempt. "If they are a Catholic organization I don't think you can really force their hand on that, they have a right to the... 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 its views on religious groups but “whether or not the church can impose its religious views upon people and dictate that they cannot have hea... 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 worship from the requirement, but did not extend the same exemption to religious-backed universities and other organizations. "As an Iris... 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 market. The Democrat Obama called for higher taxes on the rich -- a 30 percent bracket for those making over $1 million a year. And he took another sw... 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 also recognizes that education is the foundation of our country's future, whether it means providing all students access to a quality ... Read more

Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-4) applauded the decision by the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to ensure access to affordable birth control, and not further expand the refusal provision to the birth control coverage benefit under Read more

Greg Kaufmann Nation readers know the record-setting levels of poverty in America today: nearly one in six citizens below the official poverty line of $22,300 for a family of four, including one of five kids. African-American and Hispanic children are even worse off, with poverty rates of 40 percent and 37 percent, respectively. More than one in three Americans are struggling on incomes below twice the poverty threshold—roughly $45,000 for a family of four. In 2011, The Nation kept the plight o... Read more