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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Wisconsin Newsletter for Friday June 25, 2021 ( 5 items )  

Rep. Moore Announces American Rescue Plan Funding for Local Head Start Programs
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Moore announced $2,412,144 for local Head Start programs She helped secure the grant funding as part of the American Rescue Plan. In response, Congresswoman Moore released the following statement: "I'm a former Head Start parent, and I know the value of these programs on families and children. Supporting these programs in Congress is an opportunity for me to pay it forward to ensure more Milwa  more

Reps. Estes, Davis Reintroduce Unclaimed Savings Bond Legislation
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Rep. Ron Estes, R-Kansas, issued the following news release on June 24, 2021: Yesterday Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas), along with Reps. Danny Davis (D-Illinois), Darin LaHood (R-Illinois), Jackie Walorski (R-Indiana), Ann Wagner (R-Missouri), William Timmons (R-South Carolina), Ralph Norman (R-South Carolina), Ron Kind (D-Wisconsin), Bill Pascrell (D-New Jersey), Don Beyer (D-Virginia), John Larson (D-Connecticut), Jimmy Panetta (D-California) and Steven Horsford (D-Nevada),   more

Reps. Kind and Smith Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Encourage Formation of Employee-Owned Businesses and Expand Retirement Savings Options
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Rep. Ron Kind, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: Reps. Ron Kind (D-WI) and Jason Smith (R-MO) introduced the bipartisan Promotion and Expansion of Private Employee Ownership Act to encourage the formation of employee-owned businesses through S Corporation Employee Stock Ownership Plans (S-ESOPs). "I'm proud to introduce this bipartisan legislation to empower Wisconsin workers and help more companies become employee-owned," said Rep. Ron Kind. "Kickstarting   more

Sen. Johnson on Fox News: Democrats' Policies Are Destructive to U.S.
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined Fox News' "Hannity" to discuss how President Biden and the Democrats' policies are dangerous and destructive to America. The full interview can be found here, and excerpts are below: https://rumble.com/viyrmf-senator-johnson-on-hannity-6.23.html "What's so bizarre about Democrat policies -- for example -- in terms of keeping our cities safe, they want to  more

Senate Passes Growing Climate Solutions Act, Bipartisan Legislation Supported By Sen. Baldwin
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release on June 24, 2021: The Senate voted 92-8 to pass bipartisan legislation co-sponsored by Senator Tammy Baldwin in April. The Growing Climate Solutions Act will break down barriers for farmers and foresters interested in participating in carbon markets so they can be rewarded for climate-smart practices. "Wisconsin farmers know that climate change is a real, immediate and growing threat to our economy. They   more