My constituents have been crystal clear in their staunch opposition to arming •moderate' factions in Syria. Despite my support for the Administration's targeted operations against ISIL forces to date, I cannot support a plan that fails to include strong diplomatic, political, and economic components. I fear the consequences of pursuing such a plan that rejects these critical elements will have lasting consequences for America and her interests for years to come. Read more »
There is certainly a need for an escalated military response against this mounting threat but such a response requires congressional oversight. As we move forward, it is vital that the Administration continue to build strong congressional support in confronting ISIL in the region. Read more »
By Cristina Marcos The House early Friday passed the third 2015 appropriations bill that would fund the Departments of Commerce and Justice, as well as federal science programs. Passed in a 321-87 vote, the bill would provide $51.2 billion in funding through September 2015, a reduction of nearly $400 million below the current spending level. The… Read more »
By Donovan Slack WASHINGTON — Wisconsin Republicans in the House voted unanimously on Thursday to form a special committee to investigate the events surrounding the attacks on the U.S. mission in Benghazi, Libya, on Sept. 11, 2012. Saying too many questions remain unanswered, Reps. Reid Ribble of Sherwood, Tom Petri of Fond du Lac, Paul Ryan of Janesville… Read more »
Written by Donovan Slack WASHINGTON — As President Barack Obama hammered away at economic inequality during his State of the Union address Tuesday evening, members of Wisconsin’s congressional delegation reacted along partisan lines with Democrats embracing the speech and Republicans panning it. The Badger State lawmakers’ reaction was a… Read more »
Compiled by MCJ Staff The second six months of 2013 was about injustice, from a courtroom in Florida to the hallowed chambers of the nation’s highest court, where an iconic ruling protecting the sanctity of voting rights was stripped of its essence. The second half of the year witnessed the celebration of another iconic moment in American and Black American history,… Read more »
By Peter Sullivan Many members of the Congressional Black Caucus were curious why Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) decided to join them on a 20-hour flight to South Africa, but Rep. Gwen Moore (D-Wis.) said today that she thinks the time together was productive. Cruz was the only senator, and one of two Republicans, to join the 22-member congressional delegation to… Read more »
By MCJStaff The Young Democrats of America released the following statement after learning of President Nelson Mandela’s death yesterday. “Today, the Young Democrats of America pause to remember a leader whose message of freedom and equality transcends race, age or national borders,” said Atima Omara, president of the Young Democrats of… Read more »
