Tag: Congress
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Trump, Ted Cruz, Uihleins wade into crowded NE Wisconsin congressional race
Popular U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher’s resignation has opened up the 8th District that includes Green Bay. A Democrat leads fundraising, but a larger pool of donations is split between three Republicans.
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Van Orden compares judge in Trump case to Nazi, calls him “Communist Scum”
Many Republicans attacked the justice system after a jury convicted Donald Trump in his hush-money trial. But Van Orden’s comments, one expert said, were “unhinged.”
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How your House rep voted on Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan aid, possible TikTok ban
The votes this weekend split the Wisconsin congressional delegation of six Republicans and two Democrats in unusual ways.
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Wis Dems Pocan, Moore oppose bipartisan bill forcing Chinese sale of TikTok or ban
The top U.S. intelligence agency says China uses the popular social media platform to influence American elections and “magnify U.S. societal divisions.”
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Johnson votes against aid for Ukraine, Israel. Baldwin joins bipartisans to pass it.
Passed by the U.S. Senate, the measure now goes to the U.S. House, where its passage is uncertain.
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Amendment to end corporate personhood, reduce money in politics, faces steep climb in Wisconsin and nationally
The U.S. Constitution has been amended 27 times since its founding, but not since 1992. Wisconsin United to Amend hopes to change that.
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Santos expulsion attempt splits Wisconsin Dems; all state Repubs vote no
Democrat Pocan yea on expulsion while Moore votes no, citing due process.
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Every House Republican, except one from Wisconsin, voted Yea for new Speaker
Rep. Derrick Van Orden of western Wisconsin did not vote, as he is in Israel on a fact-finding trip.
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Jim Jordan is in the Wisconsin Sports Hall of Fame
Now vying to be House Speaker, the hardline Republican and fierce Trump ally won two national titles wrestling for the Wisconsin Badgers.
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Wisconsin GOP reps vote Jim Jordan for Speaker in failed attempts
The two Democrats in the state’s House caucus voted to support their fellow Democrat Hakeem Jeffries as Jordan’s Speaker bid seems to fade.
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Blind trusts, student housing & lots of stock: Where top Wisconsin politicians put their money
Politicians at both the state and federal levels must report some of their assets and income every year. Those reports are public. For good reason.
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Rep. Steil took Qatar-funded trip to World Cup with bipartisan group
Tours under the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act are common, expert says. Qatar has a poor human rights history.
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The finances of Wisconsin’s congressional representatives – a look at their net worth
Members of the U.S. House must submit financial disclosure reports every year. Here are their most recent filings.
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Blind Trust: The (reported) net worth of U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI)
The Democrat from Madison is just barely a millionaire, and in the middle of the U.S. Senate in terms of personal wealth. She avoids potential conflicts of interest by making a voluntary choice regarding her finances.
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The (reported) net worth of U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin
The Republican from Oshkosh is one of the wealthiest members of the Senate. And he’s heavily invested in the stock market.
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Website names purchased, big cash raised, but Steil ‘not running,’ Gallagher mum on running against ‘popular’ Baldwin
Steil may be prepping for a tougher reelection if his district becomes more competitive, experts say. And it’s unknown who owns website names like BryanSteilforSenate.com and MikeGallagherforSenate.com.
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On which committees does your U.S. rep sit, and why it matters to you in Wisconsin
Rep. Mike Gallagher will head the newly-created China committee, while Rep. Mark Pocan remains on the powerful budget committee.
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Gallagher, Steil join Wisconsin House Dems to help pass same-sex protections
Republican Reps. Fitzgerald, Grothman and Tiffany vote no.