Jul 23, 2013
If I understand correctly, the chairman and the ranking member have said we can continue to have this conversation. In recognition of that, I would be glad at this time to withdraw my amendment.
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.
Congressional Record · 2013-07-23
Jul 23, 2013
Mr. Chairman, I rise today to introduce an amendment to the Defense appropriations bill, and I want to thank Chairman Young and Ranking Member Visclosky for their efforts on this important legislation. My amendment would help improve the…
Jul 8, 2013
Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. 305 had I been present, I would have voted ``no.'' ____________________
Jun 25, 2013
Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that my name be removed as a cosponsor of H.R. 1213. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Mullin). Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from Wisconsin? There was no objection. ____________________
Jun 5, 2013
This June, as we celebrate LGBT Pride Month, LGBT Americans have much to celebrate. Every day this country moves closer and closer towards embracing full equality for all of its citizens. And yet the path to equality and justice saw a…
May 22, 2013
Thank you, Representative Jeffries, for your leadership on this issue and for your bill, which I am very proud to be a cosponsor of. I think that it's fair to say that college students and aspiring college students, not just in New York…
May 22, 2013
Thank you very much, Representative Ellison. Your leadership for many years in this body has been well appreciated. I want to thank you for bringing back really the central theme of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. When we had a…
May 22, 2013
I rise today on behalf of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. The Congressional Progressive Caucus has been fighting for economic fairness for the middle class and those striving to be in the middle class for this entire country. Today…
May 22, 2013
Thank you, Representative Cartwright. And thank you for your leadership on the Truth in Tuition bill. How apropos to be H.R. 2020, to give a good direct vision on the reality of costs in higher education. I can say one thing from being a…
May 16, 2013
Madam Speaker, I rise today to talk about the most fundamental right we as Americans have as citizens of this great country, the right to vote. The right to vote is not just fundamental; it is the right that preserves all of our other…
May 8, 2013
Thank you. And thank you for introducing that important bill to help students and families across the country. Today during the Special Order hour for the Progressive Caucus, we are here to specifically talk about the issue of income…
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