The Republican plan to repeal and replace the ACA not only destroys the progress achieved during President Obama's tenure, but it also manufactures new health care crises that will have a devastating impact on seniors, women, and working- and middle-class Americans. Read more »
The American people demand and deserve unequivocal certainty about President Trump's relationship with the Kremlin, including his financial ties and business dealings. If the president is unwilling to meet such concern with a transparent investigation conducted by a special prosecutor, I believe it would be appropriate for the House of Representatives to move forward with impeachment proceedings. Read more »
I find it incredulous that President Trump could claim a commitment to national security while failing to even mention how we will protect our nation's women and daughters, especially when an average of three women are killed by a current or former partner every day in our country. Read more »
My constituents have flooded both my Milwaukee and D.C. offices with phone calls expressing concern about the direction of the country. I look forward to the opportunity to engage in a constructive dialogue with the residents of the 4th Congressional District during this tumultuous time. Read more »
During Black History Month, we honor the vital contributions African Americans have made to our nation's history and identity. However, we must not be limited to a month in learning about those who made extraordinary sacrifices in pursuit of America's promise of freedom and •justice for all.' Read more »
CNN - President Donald Trump on Thursday asked April Ryan, an African-American reporter and longtime White House correspondent, if she would arrange for him a meeting with the Congressional Black Caucus. Read more »
The Hill - President Trump on Thursday asked a veteran African-American reporter whether she could help arrange a meeting with the Congressional Black Caucus. Read more »
This is personal for me as the alleged hazard zones outlined in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Watchdog Report fall in heavily residential neighborhoods. In fact, my family and I live less than a mile away from one of the alleged hazard zones. Such allegations demand our immediate attention and a thorough investigation. Read more »
Black caucus women back Elizabeth Warren, read letter that earned her Senate rebuke
By William Douglas
The women of the Congressional Black Caucus had Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s back Wednesday night.
Before the Senate confirmed Sen. Jeff Sessions as President Donald Trump’s attorney general on a 52-47 vote, 13 black caucus Democrats took to video and read… Read more »
Elected officials inundated with calls By Casey Geraldo By phone, email and even postcard, voters are reaching out. "Just an exponential increase in phone calls from both Republican and Democrat constituents," said Eric Harris, Communications Director for the Office of Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-WI). So much so, some people report they've had trouble… Read more »