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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.
I guess if you look at the prices of drugs in other countries, and Ireland in particular is one that I looked at very closely, in Canada, for example, you can pay $257 for an arthritis drug that in America costs $1,126 and it is 28 times…
The day after I visited the Beloit Program, a stray bullet went through the window at that school because of the very tough neighborhood that it is in.
When you talk about the silence of poverty, I have done the home visits, too, so I know what you are saying.
I do not want people to think that somehow the program is being used improperly because, you know, there are too many people like me that would not have had a chance to go college if it was not for that Pell Grant.
I want to make sure we have got clarity here, because as I understand it, it is not like the money is a loss to the government.
What is happening is the public school system is left then with more children that have higher costs.
If you would have asked me when I first got elected to Congress, would I ever expect to be in a position, months after a Presidential election, about whether or not the integrity of that election was at stake, I would have said ``of course…
I thank the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. Raskin) and the gentlewoman from Washington State (Ms. Jayapal) for the Progressive Caucus' Special Order hour. I was on the floor earlier today talking about my concerns very specifically around…
It is only day 13 into the Donald Trump administration and we are already faced with yet another round of questions about President Trump's potential conflicts of interest over his business holdings. The most recent issue to raise…
This is the final amendment to the bill, which will not kill the bill or send it back to committee. If adopted, the bill will immediately proceed to final passage, as amended. Mr. Speaker, when I was 23, I decided to open a small business…
I include in the Record letters from organization that support the overtime rule. AFSCME, Washington, DC, September 26, 2016. Dear Representative: On behalf of the 1.6 million members of the American Federation of State, County and…
I just find it an unfortunate set of priorities sometimes that government has dealing with these issues.
You mentioned there are a lot of areas that we clearly need to make changes on. There are areas of concern around labor rights, environmental rights, consumer protections, the ISDS provisions, and other things. Why not simply amend the…
This is my second term in Congress. You have been here a little longer. One of the questions I have is when I was elected 4 years ago I remember New Year's Eve when you were all voting during a lameduck session on things. Tell me more…
I thank the gentleman from the 17th District of California for his words. As he mentioned, there are a number of provisions that you can start to drill down to. In the giant volumes that make up the Trans-Pacific Partnership, there are…
I am here on behalf of the Progressive Caucus, which is in charge of this hour. We are here today to talk about the Trans-Pacific Partnership and trade. The people in the Progressive Caucus have been some of the leaders in the movement to…
Congress has earned its longest summer recess in more than 3 decades. I mean, this session we have done so much. Take, for example, our quick response to the Zika health crisis. Oh, wait, not that one. Well, what about how Congress…
I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Wisconsin will be postponed. Amendment No. 104 Offered by Mr. Polis The Acting CHAIR. It is…
I think the gentleman may have a little confusion and not be as concerned about funds that are expended, but really funds that are saved--the $1.8 billion in cumulative energy costs and the billions of dollars we will save by addressing…
I believe climate change represents one of the greatest threats to our economic livelihood, our national security, and the health of the planet. To help combat this growing threat, on February, 19, 2015, the President issued a historic…
I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. __. None of the funds made…
I would like to introduce you to Caroline Nosal. Caroline was described by her friends as wonderful and sassy. She had a sharp wit and would say exactly what she thought. Friends said she was a vibrant friend with a great smile. Her…
As we grapple with the horrific events that took place yesterday morning in Orlando, my thoughts are with the families of the victims and everyone affected during Pride Month. The targeting of LGBT individuals in this heinous act of…
I think it would be a mistake to assume that the general perspective of nonprofits and higher ed is represented on this panel today.
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