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Mark Pocan

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Mark William Pocan is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Wisconsin's 2nd congressional district since January 3, 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, Pocan has focused on issues such as healthcare, poverty alleviation, and economic inequality throughout his tenure. He has been an outspoken critic of policies he views as detrimental to working families and has advocated for progressive reforms in various areas, including taxation and social services.

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Mar 7, 2019

Woman, I will just wrap up by saying I appreciate that very brave admission of your fandom for Nickelback. That is very brave and I do recognize that. I didn't think we were going to talk about Nickelback on the floor today. Somehow it…

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Mar 7, 2019

Wow. One more reason why there is a difference between Democrats and Republicans, clearly found on the floor of Congress today. I would argue, when I look at the small communities in Wisconsin and I would probably argue in Illinois, where…

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Mar 7, 2019

I would just like to add, in 2016 when the census in the Federal Register asked for comment on this, 77,000 people did comment. Only four wanted to keep this provision. Everyone else wanted to change this, out of 77,000. That is probably…

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Mar 7, 2019

Woman, I yield such time as she may consume to the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Lofgren).

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Feb 26, 2019

It's not worked the way I think people try to intend to.

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Feb 26, 2019

This has not worked in Wisconsin.

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Feb 26, 2019

We really need that money more than you could imagine.

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Feb 26, 2019

The President's trade policies have really hurt a lot of dairy farmers.

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Feb 26, 2019

I want to associate myself with the first 10 seconds of my colleague's remarks on the other side.

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Feb 26, 2019

Ms. Jackson Lee is such a fierce advocate for her values.

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Feb 26, 2019

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. And, thank you, Commissioner, for being here. I appreciate it.

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Feb 5, 2019

When we talk about not covering things like prescription drugs it is ridiculous.

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Feb 5, 2019

I had people--when I go to small towns--when we passed the--the ACA was in place who came to me literally crying about the fact that they now have health care.

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Feb 5, 2019

More people don't start small businesses because they can't get real access to health care than otherwise would start businesses.

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Feb 5, 2019

The No. 1 issue that came up was the pre-existing condition issue.

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Jul 18, 2018

Now they want to play politics and misdirect your attention. I won't be complicit in their attempts. I will vote ``present'' today to be present for the children and parents separated at the border. Shame on you for terrorizing children…

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Jul 1, 2018

Congressman Mark Pocan of Wisconsin says he will introduce legislation to dismantle ICE which he says is tearing families apart and ripping apart the fabric of our nation.

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Apr 17, 2018

I want to thank you for your recent statement supporting the RFS, for supporting year-round sales of E15 and opposing a RIN cap.

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Apr 17, 2018

Thank you for reopening the 2018 enrollment period and making it retroactive on the Dairy Margin Protection Program.

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Apr 17, 2018

I was a hungry critter for that week. I bought a bag of oranges.

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Apr 17, 2018

Fifty percent of the kids in Madison... are on free and reduced lunch.

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Mar 5, 2018

I don't think being flexible on whether or not someone has rights or not matters. It should be you have rights and that is it, period.

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Mar 5, 2018

Some people have asked, why is it that we don't have enough money to train teachers to teach, but suddenly have enough money to train them to be sharpshooters by eliminating Title II moneys?

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