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.
The truth is that unions provide the security and wages necessary for workers to develop skills, expertise, and institutional knowledge.
We need more oversight over these mergers to make sure that, first off, we keep these jobs in America.
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I want to begin by recognizing the incredible leadership of the three union leaders before us today.
Many large companies only want to look at the very short term quarterly capitalism, extract value, cut wages, close facilities, and increase buybacks.
I have urged the Federal Trade Commission to actually retroactively review that merger approval.
If you truly believe that paying someone poverty wages is the pathway to a successful nation and a successful economy, I don't know what you are smoking.
I am really tired of seeing our high wage union jobs in Wisconsin go to nonunion states or abroad.
I rise today to speak on the resolution submitted by Senator Rubio of Florida. I wanted to also start with sort of an explanation of where we find ourselves. You hear the expression ``Made in America'' and ``Buy America'' policies. What…
That is why in October, I called on President Biden to prioritize additional resources to strengthen security at the southwest border.
Last year, more than 1,400 Wisconsinites died from overdoses, and between 2019 and 2021, fentanyl overdose deaths in Wisconsin grew by 97 percent.
That is why in October, I called on President Biden to prioritize additional resources to strengthen security at the southwest border.





