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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Wisconsin Newsletter for Saturday April 13, 2024 ( 3 items )  

Baldwin and Gallagher Push to Create Program to Boost Research into China, Russia, and Other Adversaries and Competitors
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Congressman Mike Gallagher (R-WI-08) introduced the Open Translation Center Authorization Act, a bipartisan bill to establish a research center translating information from China, Russia, and other countries critical to U.S. security. Under the bill, the new Open Translation Center would be tasked with creating publicly-accessible translations of open-source m  more

Baldwin Announces $5.7 Million for Western Tech to Increase Access to Good-Paying, In-Demand Careers in Advanced Manufacturing
WASHINGTON, April 12 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: LA CROSSE, WI - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) is announcing that Western Technical College, in collaboration with eight other colleges from the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS), will receive over $5.7 million to help students prepare for good-paying, in-demand careers in advanced manufacturing. The grant will be used to expand training capacity, skill development, and credentialing within ad  more

Senator Baldwin Delivers Nearly $2 Million to Keep Wausau Families Safe from Lead Contamination
WASHINGTON, April 12 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: WISCONSIN - Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced the City of Wausau will receive $1,984,999 to keep families safe from lead contamination. The investment will help Wausau identify and address dangerous lead-based paint in residential homes, including during renovation, remodeling, and maintenance activities. The funding comes through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Le  more