Seniors

This decision by the Supreme Court is one that should be celebrated by everyone, regardless of political affiliation. This is truly a victory for the good people of Wisconsin and our shared democratic ideals. Read more »

From a lack of access to dependable transportation and matters of convenience to those with serious physical limitations, voters who choose to vote absentee, often do this for a number of different reasons. As a result, we know it will be more difficult, and in some cases impossible, for many of these absentee voters to come into compliance with the requirements of Act 23. That is why I am skeptical of the GAB's current plan to write letters to the 11,000 voters who have already been issued absentee ballots to request that they provide photocopied photo identification with their returned absentee ballot. Read more »

I urge my Wisconsin colleague to continue the dialogue on the most effective ways to eradicate poverty. However, if we are going to have a real impact in the lives of our constituents, we need to change the conversation. Our poverty programs are not broken. They should be strengthened, not diminished. Read more »

   Contact: Billy Feitlinger – 608-239-5384  Sen. Johnson, Reps. Ryan, Sensenbrenner, Petri, Duffy and Ribble Earn “Failing” Scores  The Alliance for Retired Americans today released a new report detailing the voting record of every Wisconsin Representative and Senator on key issues affecting current and future retirees. The Wisconsin… Read more »

  Congresswoman encourages growth in number of female financial advisers  By Mark Schoeff Jr. Most female baby boomers and Generation Xers fear they will not have sufficient money for retirement, a situation that's creating an opportunity for financial advisers, according to a report released Wednesday by the Insured Retirement Institute. More than two… Read more »

  By Jack Craver After sparking a flurry of controversy in March with remarks that suggested that poverty in America’s inner-cities was due in part to people who lacked an appreciation for work, U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Janesville, has made a point of conveying interest and compassion for the country’s poor, particularly in minority communities. As part of… Read more »

  Suggests Targeting Federal Money At Communities With Longstanding Poverty By Gilman Halsted Milwaukee Democratic Rep. Gwen Moore is joining members of the Asian Pacific and Hispanic congressional caucuses in speaking out against Janesville GOP Rep. Paul Ryan's budget plan. She says the plan cuts programs for minority communities in favor of tax cuts for… Read more »

  Wisconsin's House delegation Thursday split along party lines as lawmakers passed the budget authored by U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan.  All five Wisconsin Republicans supported the Ryan budget, while the state's three Dems were opposed. The bill passed 219-205, with 12 Republicans joining Dems in voting against the measure.  Ryan, R-Janesville, said in… Read more »

 By Federal Information & News Dispatch, Inc Federal Information & News Dispatch, IncWashington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-4) released the following statement after House Republicans blocked the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) alternative budget: "Today my Republican colleagues voted against economic improvement and the well-being of millions of… Read more »

It's another disappointing day in Congress. My colleagues have, yet again, chosen to protect special interests in lieu of middle class working Americans and our vulnerable populations. Read more »