Feb 9, 2011
the legislation would authorize a much needed assessment of the current state of the critical care delivery system
Tammy Baldwin
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Tammy Baldwin is an American politician serving as the junior United States senator from Wisconsin since January 3, 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, she made history as the first openly LGBTQ+ person elected to the U.S. Senate. Baldwin previously served in the U.S. House of Representatives from January 6, 1999, to January 3, 2013, representing Wisconsin's 2nd congressional district. Throughout her career, she has focused on issues such as healthcare, education, and economic opportunity for all Americans.
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Jan 12, 2011
I rise to express my thoughts and offer my prayers and those of my constituents for my friend and colleague, Gabby Giffords, who lies critically wounded; and for her staffer, Gabe Zimmerman; for the precious patriot, Christina Taylor…
Jan 12, 2011
I hope we seize this moment to come together as a Congress and ask, How can we bring renewed civility to consequential debate and create a new environment in which people can differ without demonizing others? People reach different…
Jul 27, 2010
Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H.R. 3040, the Senior Financial Empowerment Act of 2009. My own experience as the primary caregiver for my grandmother opened my eyes to some troubling exploitative tactics targeted at…
Jun 15, 2010
Since we have passed health care reform into law, I have received a flood of gratitude from my constituents. Edith of Madison assures me ``the plan will bring real benefits to many people in Wisconsin.'' Beth of Verona also thanked me…
May 27, 2010
Today, we have the opportunity to right a wrong. I rise in strong support of repealing the military's Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy. Seventeen years after Congress passed Don't Ask, Don't Tell, we know that it is a misguided, unjust, and…
May 25, 2010
Our hearts go out to victims of recent floods and natural disasters, but I also fear that we suffer from the old adage, ``Out of sight, out of mind.'' Once the cameras are packed away and the news crews leave for their next breaking story…
Apr 27, 2010
I appreciate my cosponsor of this legislation for also putting a name, a story, and a face on this very consequential matter. Lisa and Carrie from our respective States represent many other victims and survivors alike, and it speaks to the…
Apr 21, 2010
Many years ago Gaylord Nelson, from my home State of Wisconsin, had a vision. He envisioned a world where our pristine oceans and lakes are protected, our air clean to breathe, and our planet preserved for future generations. Being the…
Mar 21, 2010
What this all boils down to is, Whose side are you on? Madam Speaker, I rise today on behalf of the 13,500 people in my district who will finally have access to health insurance because of this measure. I rise for the 1,000 families in…
Mar 18, 2010
What this health debate boils down to is this question: Whose side are you on? Are you listening to and fighting for the American people or are you listening to insurance executives and fighting to line their pockets? I am listening to and…
Mar 10, 2010
I remain deeply committed to keeping America and American interests abroad safe from acts of terrorism, but we cannot afford to have tens of thousands of troops remain in a country where al Qaeda no longer operates. At a time when our…
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