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

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Mar 7, 2019

First off, let me thank the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. Sarbanes) for this bill and the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Lofgren) for all her work on this bill. This is an important promise that we made to the American people that we…

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Mar 7, 2019

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: After subtitle G of title II, insert the following (and redesignate subtitle H as subtitle I): Subtitle…

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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 13, 2019

I thank the chairman for shepherding this important resolution to the floor. Today, Yemen is the worst humanitarian crisis on the planet. Eighty- five thousand children under the age of 5 have died of starvation since 2015, and 150…

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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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Nov 14, 2018

By reasserting Congress' authority over war, we can end active U.S. participation in a Saudi-led conflict in which the Saudis are imposing a blockade to literally starve millions of Yemenis to death. If the U.S. ends its involvement, Saudi…

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Nov 14, 2018

I thank Ranking Member McGovern and Representative Khanna for all they have done to help lead the efforts to end the United States' unauthorized war in Yemen. Congress' sole responsibility over offensive use of force is outlined in Article…

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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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