National Health Care Bill Approved by U.S. House (16) Nov 16, 2009
Voting for the measure were Democratic Representatives Tammy Baldwin, Ron Kind, Gwendolynne Moore, David Obey and Steve Kagen. Republicans Paul Ryan, James Sensenbrenner, Jr. and Thomas Petri voted against the bill. (Agri-View, WI)
Lawmakers Have a $5.3 Billion Question on Their Minds (3) Oct 25, 2009
and Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin (D-2nd District) have re-introduced their House and Senate versions of the Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act. The House Bill is H.R. 233 and the Senate Bill is S. 146. (Agri-View, WI)
U.S. Ag secretary, other officials, tour Crave Brothers Farm Oct 10, 2009
Tammy Baldwin, the Crave Brothers and others in order to determine opportunities for rural America to embrace science and create clean energy jobs. Other goals that were discussed included achieving energy independence, mitigating climate change and transitioning to a clean energy economy. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Frank urges passage of anti-bias bill Sep 24, 2009
Democratic Representatives Barney Frank of Newton and Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin made their appeals as supporters of the measure believe Congress is closer than ever to banning discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. The Employment Nondiscrimination Act would ban employers from making any decisions about hiring, firing, promotions, or pay based on a worker s sexual orientation or gender identity. (Boston Globe)
Gay lawmakers testify for anti-bias bill Sep 24, 2009
and Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis. comes as supporters of the measure believe Congress is closer than ever to banning discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Barney Frank Pushes Fed Gay Rights Bill Sep 24, 2009
Tammy Baldwin, both Democrats, told a House panel Wednesday that it's time to extend federal anti-discrimination laws to sexual orientation. The House passed a similar bill two years ago, but it stalled in the Senate. (Newsmax)
Doyle Says No to a Third Term (2) Aug 30, 2009
Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin (D-Madison) held hers via telephone. Not being a fan of shouting matches, it s hard to blame anyone, including elected officials, from shying away from such confrontations. (Agri-View, WI)
House Liberals Claim Momentum in Health Debate Aug 21, 2009
Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis. who told the Caucus on Tuesday that a public program in Wisconsin that has a federal waiver to compete with the Medicare prescription drug benefit has brought down costs while co-ops in the state have not. (Roll Call)
Could A Co-op Health Care Plan Fit National Need? (18) Aug 17, 2009
- U.S. Representative Tammy Baldwin (D-2nd District) last week received an award for her leadership to bring rate relief to rail customers from Wisconsin Electric Cooperative leaders. - Wonder not where the House of Representatives found the money to refuel the Cash for Clunkers program. (Agri-View, WI)
Congress Passes Veto-Proof Farm Bill (2) Jul 26, 2009
Democrats David Obey, Tammy Baldwin and Steve Kagen voted for the farm bill. This bill was well designed to avoid every opportunity for serious reform of wasteful, outdated subsidy programs while actually piling on additional layers of unnecessary spending, said Kind. (Agri-View, WI)
Sue Beitlich: Thanks for supporting energy plan Jul 4, 2009
Tammy Baldwin, Steve Kagen, Ron Kind, Gwen Moore and Dave Obey for standing up for farmers and ranchers and allowing them to be a part of the climate change solution. Sue Beitlich is president of the Wisconsin Farmers Union. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Wisconsin’s Rural Infrastructure Crisis (10) Jun 29, 2009
Tammy Baldwin to remove the anti-trust exemptions that limit competition among the seven remaining Class A railroad companies. The bill has yet to prevail over the lobbying efforts of the major railroads. (Agri-View, WI)
GM decision leaves Janesville, Wis. disappointed Jun 27, 2009
Paul Ryan, R-Janesville, and Tammy Baldwin, D-Madison, pledged to continue working on behalf of affected citizens. The Janesville, Beloit, and Kenosha communities are facing a lot of challenges because of the downturn in the auto industry, the statement said, and we will continue to work to help these cities as they seek to access the federal resources that are available to auto communities. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Feingold talks up Wisconsin auto plants Jun 20, 2009
Tammy Baldwin met with executives to push for the recently shuttered Janesville plant to be the location of the new line of smaller, fuel-efficient cars. Reader Comments. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Gay U.S. Diplomats to Get Equal Benefits May 21, 2009
Ros-Lehtinen signed a letter to Clinton sent in February by Tammy Baldwin, a Democrat from Wisconsin who is openly lesbian, warning the State Department risked losing qualified diplomats unless it provided equality to gay partners. But another Republican lawmaker criticized a separate part of the bill aimed at promoting gay rights. (Newsmax)
Rep. Baldwin touts viability of energy, health care reform Apr 18, 2009
Tammy Baldwin has a message for naysayers about energy conservation and health care reform: It can be done, we can afford it and it can create jobs. The Madison Democrat, who serves on two key subcommittees of the Energy and Commerce Committee, has been spending her congressional recess time touring energy sites in Wisconsin. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Orion Energy Systems Welcomes U.S. Rep. Tammy Baldwin Apr 16, 2009
Tammy Baldwin - Yahoo ... Tammy Baldwin today visited Orion Energy Systems (NasdaqGM: - ) to learn about the expanding company and the ways its innovative technology is positively affecting the environment and helping solve the country's electricity grid capacity challenges. (Primezone Releases)
Kind, Walz call for protecting Hmong in Thailand Feb 28, 2009
Along with Kind, other Wisconsin members of Congress who signed the letter were: Tom Petri, R-Fond du Lac; Gwen Moore, D-Milwaukee; Steve Kagen, D-Green Bay; and Tammy Baldwin, D-Madison. More News. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
