I am disappointed to see my Republican colleague again object to the legislation that will help more Americans access quality, private health insurance, Medicaid, or the Children's Health Insurance Program. This is especially harmful to…

obviously, I am disappointed with the objection. I would point out that these junk plans are often called short-term plans, but the change that was made by this administration was to go from a 3-month sort of transition plan that, as my…

I rise to join my colleague Senator Mark Warner and the entire Senate Democratic caucus to force a vote on his resolution to protect Americans with preexisting health conditions and stop the Trump administration from using American…

I rise today to honor the life and legacy of Morris Andrews, a revered champion of teachers, children, and public education in Wisconsin. Morris Andrews was born in Big Rapids, MI, on November 26, 1935. As a talented student athlete…

I rise today to recognize former Wisconsin Governor Tony Earl on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of his election to the Wisconsin State Assembly and the beginning of a remarkable career of public service. Governor Earl is a…

my message to my colleagues on the other side of the aisle today is simple: If you will continue to object to my proposal to help shore up the PBGC and the proposals from me and other Democratic colleagues to put failing multiemployer…

I rise today on behalf of nearly 25,000 workers and retirees in Wisconsin who have paid into the Central States Pension Fund. More than 4 years ago, thousands of Wisconsinites started receiving letters in the mail telling them that their…

I introduce my legislation today to help shore up the government's insurance plan for these pensions. The Pension Stability Act would add funding to the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation's multiemployer program by imposing a fee on…

I rise on behalf of nearly 25,000 workers and retirees in Wisconsin who have paid into the Central States Pension Fund. It has been 3\1/2\ years since the Treasury Department denied an application by the Central States Pension Fund to…

today I wish to recognize and honor Esther Cody Splitt, on the occasion of her 100th birthday. Her incredible life of ``firsts'' and extraordinary service to her community and country began with her birth in the historic year of 1919, the…

today I wish to recognize Journey House in Milwaukee, WI, on its 50th anniversary. For five decades, Journey House has been a beacon of hope in the city's Clarke Square neighborhood. Since its founding in the summer of 1969, Journey House…

I would like to call attention to the estimated 5 million Americans suffering from gastroparesis and recognize the observance of National Gastroparesis Month, which takes place in August. Gastroparesis is a chronic digestive disease caused…