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By Kevin CirilliHouse Democrats unveiled a bill on Wednesday that would reauthorize the Export-Import Bank for seven years.Democratic Reps. Maxine Waters (Calif.), Gwen Moore (Wis.), Denny Heck (Wash.) and Steny Hoyer (Md.), who is the House minority whip.A Democratic aide working on the bill said that they have received commitments from more than 50 Democratic members to… Read more »

During this month, we must not forget the importance of the local African American activists, who clashed with the forces of inequality on the front lines without a thought of personal recognition. We have people like Charlyane Hunter-Gault, Vel Phillips, and Lloyd Barbee to thank for the progress the African American community has made over the past half century. I hope their examples can serve to inspire a new generation of local activists, like they have inspired me, to continue their fight for justice and equality for all. Read more »

By Kevin CirilliThree Democrats on the House Financial Services Committee moved Thursday to force the panel to consider reauthorizing the Export-Import Bank, according to a copy of an amendment first obtained by The Hill.?Reps. Gwen Moore (Wis.), Denny Heck (Wash.) and Maxine Waters (Calif.) offered the amendment in advance of the committee's Friday markup of President Obama's… Read more »

By Darren SandsWASHINGTON –– The Congressional Black Caucus on Tuesday submitted an amicus brief in the Wisconsin voter I.D. case, BuzzFeed News has learned.The primary question before the Supreme Court is whether Wisconsin’s voter I.D. law, touted in recent speeches by Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, a presidential hopeful, violates the Constitutional guarantee of equal… Read more »

In addition to the President's pursuit to end the sequester and address the important issue of wage stagnation, I was personally delighted to see such robust investments toward addressing the needs and concerns of vulnerable Americans. I especially commend President Obama for his $500 million commitment toward renewing and expanding the Maternal Infant and Early Childhood Home… Read more »

By Yasmin Vafa and Teresa HuizarAdele was born to a drug-addicted mother. She spent her childhood bouncing from foster home to foster home where she endured repeated physical and sexual abuse. At age 14 she was placed with her biological father.  Soon after, he and his friends began to sexually abuse Adele. So she ran away – from continuous abuse at the hands of those who were… Read more »

By Tom Barrett, Mayor of MilwaukeeThe global economic arms race is intensifying. Workers, cities and countries must be equipped or risk being left behind. The good news is that the United States has emerged from the global recession in a position to lead the world; the bad news is that Congress is considering putting American and Milwaukee exporters at a global disadvantage, and thus… Read more »

By Julie CollinsMILWAUKEE (WITI) — The goal is create thousands of jobs for the Milwaukee area by 2019 — and the region plans to do that by doubling exports to other markets.It’s a joint effort lead by the Milwaukee 7, an economic development group that began in June.The goal is simple, think globally and double the amount of Milwaukee exports in the next five… Read more »

By Kevin CirilliTop Democrats on the House Financial Services Committee plan to introduce legislation reauthorizing the Export-Import Bank’s charter, which is set to expire on June 30.Democratic Reps. Gwen Moore (Wis.), Maxine Waters (Calif.) and Denny Heck (Wash.) are working on the bill, according to an email Moore’s chief of staff, Minh Ta, sent to senior House Democratic… Read more »

I take great pride and honor in assuming my new role as Ranking Member on the Monetary Policy and Trade Subcommittee. I am deeply appreciative to have the trust and confidence of my congressional colleagues as I undertake this great responsibility. As our country continues to rebound from the financial crisis, it is critical that we maximize on our current economic momentum in a fashion that further fosters commercial growth and supports job creation. Read more »