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I fear that, without swift intervention, these inmates are at serious risk of becoming another faceless member of our seemingly endless school-to-prison pipeline. I am determined to fulfill our promise to help these youth become productive and successful members of our society. Read more »

by Jason SteinDemocratic officials at the state and federal level are calling for action on a Northwoods prison that is under investigation for alleged abuses of its juvenile prisoners.U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore of Milwaukee sent a letter to Federal Bureau of Investigation director James Comey on Wednesday asking that her office be briefed on the investigation being conducted by state… Read more »

The FY 2016 Omnibus Appropriations bill is not perfect, but this bipartisan compromise will keep the government functioning and is a tremendous improvement over the disastrous budget proposed by Republicans earlier this year. Read more »

I am encouraged by Milwaukee Police Chief Edward Flynn's decision to request this investigation, and I am hopeful that the recommendations made by the U.S. Department of Justice will help the Milwaukee Police Department better serve our community. Given the number of high profile incidences in my district, including the deaths of Dontre Hamilton and Derek Williams, change in our current system is long overdue. Read more »

This modest increase – the first since 2006 – will also help us avoid a more substantial rise in rates in the future and prevent a potential disruption in financial markets. Although risks from the global economy continue to persist, this is a measured and pragmatic response to our nation's current economic standing. Read more »

by Peter SchroederThe financial industry is eyeing a must-pass government funding bill as a way to stymie administration efforts to impose contentious new rules on the sector.As lawmakers work to craft an omnibus funding bill before a Dec. 11 deadline, the industry is pushing to include an amendment that could halt, or at least slow down, a reviled rule imposing a “fiduciary… Read more »

I am immensely proud to nominate such exceptional students to our nation's military service academies this year, said Congresswoman Moore. "They have been through an incredibly competitive process and I congratulate them on all that they have accomplished." Read more »

by Craig GilbertThe House voted by a large margin Thursday to increase screening of Syrian and Iraqi refugees before they enter the U.S., a step prompted by last week's terrorist attacks in Paris."If our law enforcement and intelligence community cannot verify that each and every person coming here is not a security threat, then they shouldn't be allowed in," Speaker… Read more »

As a mother to two young Black men, I am especially saddened by the Department of Justice's decision not to bring criminal civil rights charges against Officer Christopher Manney. More than eighteen months have passed since Officer Manney fatally shot Dontre Hamilton – an unarmed Black man struggling with mental illness – and many unanswered questions still remain. Although this decision is certainly a setback, it is by no means the end of our collective efforts to pursue justice for the Hamilton family. I continue to hold them in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time, as I know the wounds from such a devastating loss will take time to heal. Read more »

by Andrea BeasleyThis week, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was sworn in, and had a #winning moment when he pushed gender equality in the right direction, and Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-WI) seems to agree. Moore gave Trudeau kudos for his move to elect a gender-equal cabinet. GOP presidential candidate Carly Fiorina outlined what it means to be a feminist… Read more »