‘Too many candles:’ Names of 120 read at vigil for 2019 homicide victims in Milwaukee

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Fox 6 News, Bill Miston MILWAUKEE -- A candlelight vigil was held Sunday, Dec. 29 for the homicide victims killed in Milwaukee in 2019. Names of 120 victims were read aloud as a message of love was shared with those who lost someone to violence -- from names more recognizable in all corners of the city, like that of Milwaukee Police Officer Matthew Rittner, who was shot and killed in…

House Dems decry Trump’s food stamp cuts: ‘Ebenezer Scrooge would be proud’

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Wisconsin Examiner, Robin Bravender WASHINGTON — The morning after they voted to impeach President Donald Trump, a group of U.S. House Democrats gathered outside of the Agriculture Department’s headquarters to berate the administration for a policy that’s expected to knock about 700,000 people off food stamp benefits nationwide. As about a dozen House lawmakers huddled against the…

Wisconsin lawmakers weigh-in on House impeachment vote of President Trump

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Fox 6 News, Suzanne Spencer WASHINGTON -- Official votes are still coming in, but most were expected to vote along party lines -- except for one, who wasn't making his stance known initially -- on a night that will be remembered. Wisconsin lawmakers weighed-in on a historic vote.   "We're talking about a president who subverted national security by soliciting foreign…

Trump becomes 3rd president impeached by U.S. House

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Wisconsin Examiner, Robin Bravender WASHINGTON — The U.S. House voted to impeach President Donald Trump Wednesday night, making him the third president to be impeached in U.S. history.  Trump was impeached largely along party lines on charges that he abused power and obstructed Congress. The charges surround allegations that Trump improperly pressured Ukraine’s president to…

I have been fighting to get on the Ways and Means Committee for 14 years. Here’s why.

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I have been fighting to get on the Ways and Means Committee for 14 years. Here’s why. Milwaukee Community Journal In 1996, I was a Wisconsin state senator and witnessed through tears as the gavel fell the end of welfare as we know it.  I filibustered on the floor until into the next morning. I had my say, but the Republicans had their final say. It was crushing to witness the…

Congresswoman Moore Supports Committee Passage of United States Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)

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Congresswoman Moore Supports Committee Passage of United States Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) Today, the Ways and Means Committee voted to pass the USMCA. In response, Congresswoman Moore issue the following statement: “I am proud to vote in support of the improved United States Mexico-Canada Agreement today. Throughout the negotiating process, I remained concerned that, unless we…

Congresswoman Moore Votes to Pass Legislation to Lower the Cost of Prescription Drugs

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Congresswoman Moore Votes to Pass Legislation to Lower the Cost of Prescription Drugs Today, Congresswoman Moore voted in support of H.R. 3, the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act, which passed the House of Representatives on a bipartisan 230 – 192 vote. In response to the House’s passage of H.R. 3, Congresswoman Moore issued the following statement: “I am thrilled to be…

Congresswoman Moore Introduces the Social Security Enhancement and Protection Act

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Congresswoman Moore Introduces the Social Security Enhancement and Protection Act WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Moore introduced H.R. 5392 the Social Security Enhancement and Protection Act, which would extend the solvency of Social Security and make key reforms to improve the program benefits so that Social Security works better for vulnerable Americans. Congresswoman Moore…

Congresswoman Moore on Articles of Impeachment

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Congresswoman Moore on Articles of Impeachment Today, the House Judiciary Committee unveiled two articles of impeachment that charge Trump with abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. In response, Congresswoman Moore released the following statement: “Every President takes a sacred oath to protect the country and the interests of the American people. As a Member of Congress, I took…

Congresswoman Moore’s Amendments in the Coastal and Great Lakes Communities Enhancement Act Pass the House

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Congresswoman Moore’s Amendments in the Coastal and Great Lakes Communities Enhancement Act Pass the House Today, Congresswoman Moore voted for the Coastal and Great Lakes Communities Enhancement Act, which includes ten bills to ensure that coastal communities are properly prepared to address the climate crisis. The package, as passed, includes two amendments offered by Congresswoman…

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