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‘A sigh of relief:’ Wisconsin lawmakers react to inauguration of President Biden CBS 58 - One feeling felt by both Democrats and Republicans on Inauguration Day was a sense of change. For Republicans, questions remain of what the future of the party will look like with the departure of former President Donald Trump. For Democrats, Jan. 20 marked a new era for them to try to accomplish… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Votes to Impeach President Trump Congresswoman Moore released the following statement:  “One week ago today, a violent mob of domestic terrorists sought to overthrow the government and subvert the will of the people in the 2020 election while our country watched in horror at what unfolded.  Shamefully, Trump fermented the anger and lies that… Read more »

Wisconsin congressional delegation split along party lines on historic impeachment vote CBS 58 – In a historic second impeachment of President Donald Trump, Wisconsin House members were split along party lines in their vote, highlighting the division in the state and country. Democrats Gwen Moore, Mark Pocan and Ron Kind all voted for impeachment, making President Trump the only… Read more »

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries: ‘Donald Trump Is A Living, Breathing, Impeachable Offense’ Newsone - Congressional Black Caucus members made some of the fiercest statements in support of impeaching Donald Trump during debate on the House floor Wednesday afternoon. Showing little to no concern for rules of decorum or a false pretense of respectability, Black representatives took… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Need for Trump's Removal from White House Congresswoman Moore released the following statement: "The violent siege of the U.S. Capitol by Trump supporters for the purpose of disrupting the peaceful transfer of power was not an accident. President Trump has long been orchestrating strategies to circumvent the democratic process and to remain in power… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on COVID-19 Diagnosis “I would like to reassure all of my colleagues, constituents, and the people who work within the Capitol complex that I have complied with all doctor and CDC guidelines following my COVID-19 diagnosis and isolation, and that I am COVID-recovered and safe to work and vote on behalf of the people of the… Read more »

Lawmakers critical of lack of federal help administering COVID-19 vaccine WISN - A bipartisan group of lawmakers is calling for more transparency about Wisconsin's vaccine rollout. Republican U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil and Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin sent a letter Tuesday to Gov. Tony Evers asking for more details about Wisconsin's plan to administer the vaccine. They also offered to work… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Votes to Pass Legislation to Increase Survival Checks to $2,000 Today, Congresswoman Moore voted to pass the CASH Act, legislation to increase COVID-19 survival checks to $2,000, in response she released the following statement: “I am so pleased to support legislation that would bring serious relief for my constituents, including those with adult dependents and… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Testing Positive for COVID-19 “I tested positive for COVID-19. I am following guidance from my doctor and am isolating from others. I am thankful to be feeling well. I do not foresee this disrupting my work for Wisconsin’s Fourth. I encourage every person to continue taking measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 by wearing a mask, washing… Read more »

Wisconsin Democrats support President Trump's call for $2,000 stimulus checks WISN - The fate of stimulus checks for millions of Americans is up in the air. "It really is a disgrace. I'm asking Congress to amend this bill and increase the ridiculously low $600 to $2,000 or $4,000 per couple,” President Donald Trump said in a video on Twitter. He did not directly say if he would veto… Read more »