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Herb Kohl

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Herb Kohl is a former U.S. Senator from Wisconsin, serving from 1989 to 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, he was known for his focus on education, healthcare, and economic development. During his tenure, Kohl was a strong advocate for consumer protection and played a significant role in various legislative efforts aimed at improving the lives of Wisconsin residents. He also served on several Senate committees, including the Appropriations Committee, where he worked on funding for various programs and initiatives.

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November 14, 2012

AMERICA'S INVISIBLE EPIDEMIC: PREVENTING ELDER FINANCIAL ABUSE

— Herb Kohl

Jul 17, 2012

The challenge for all of us is to figure out how to deliver care to them in a way that meets their needs but does not cost our health care system a fortune.

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Jul 16, 2012

Now is the time to be more aggressive, I believe, in your approach to unemployment.

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Jul 16, 2012

There is no appetite here or anywhere else to do another bailout for the banks.

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Jul 16, 2012

The consequences of long-term unemployment are enormous.

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Jun 26, 2012

I am writing in support of SB 2158, a bill, sponsored by Sen. Herb Kohl, to establish the Fox-Wisconsin Heritage Parkway National Heritage Area.

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Jun 26, 2012

We ask that you support Senator Herb Kohl's S. 2158 to establish the Fox-Wisconsin Heritage Parkway National Heritage Area.

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Jun 20, 2012

Don't these stats demonstrate as clearly as can be that the continued importance of the four major record companies is intact?

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Jun 19, 2012

I am concerned that standard essential patents are becoming the new front of the tech patent wars.

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Jun 12, 2012

Senator Kohl. But I understand, and I think the records indicate, that your reported loan-to-deposit ratios--your other big banks, their reported loan-to-deposit ratios are 10 to 20 percent higher than yours.

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Jun 12, 2012

Senator Kohl. I appreciate that. Just one final comment. Again, the biggest banks with whom you are competing are generally described in the same way you just described yours, and their loan-to-deposit ratios are higher than yours.

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Jun 12, 2012

Senator Kohl. Mr. Dimon, Senate offices like ours often hear from constituents who are trying to get a modification on their home loans or to stave off foreclosures.

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Jun 12, 2012

Do you believe, as I believe, that the LCS is indeed a key part of executing our new defense strategy?

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Jun 12, 2012

1 in 3 reported that their loved ones experienced inadequate pain control, they did not have enough emotional support, and that they weren't treated with dignity.

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Jun 12, 2012

Nearly 71 percent rated the care of their loved one as excellent.

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Jun 12, 2012

Successes in public health, and medical treatments, and chronic disease have resulted in tremendous increases in longevity.

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Jun 12, 2012

About 2.4 million Americans die each year, and for them dying is a critical event.

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Jun 12, 2012

Dementia, despite not being recognized a terminal illness several years ago, is now the sixth leading cause of death in the United States.

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Jun 11, 2012

I would like to know that we have your continued commitment to work with us to reach a mutually agreeable solution.

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Jun 11, 2012

Mr. Attorney General, for nearly 2 years, we have been working with DEA and industry stakeholders on legislation to allow nursing home residents access to medically necessary drugs they need to manage crippling pain.

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May 15, 2012

Director Mueller, last month Al Qaeda in Yemen recruited a suicide bomber to blow up a U.S.-bound airplane with a sophisticated explosive device.

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May 15, 2012

But there appears to be a question as to whether this explosive device would have been detected by our current airport security screening.

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May 15, 2012

This decision will allow the FBI to do a better job at protecting western Wisconsin and continue the strong local and federal law enforcement partnership there.

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