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June 6, 2014

WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan (WI-02), a co-chair of the LGBT Equality Caucus, today issued the following statement on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin's ruling that the state's ban on gay marriage is unconstitutional:

Issues:Equality
May 30, 2014

WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan (WI-02) today released the following statement following Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki's resignation:

"Secretary Shinseki‘s decision to step down reflects his conviction that the VA will be best served with new leadership as the department continues to address serious systemic problems within the VA health care system. I thank him for his dedicated leadership and service to our country.

May 26, 2014

Madison, WI — U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan (D-WI) today released the following statement in honor of Memorial Day, Monday, May 26:

May 14, 2014

WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan (WI-02), a small business owner for more than two decades, today honored small businesses across Wisconsin in celebration of National Small Business Week. National Small Business Week recognizes the immense contributions of the country's small business owners to the economy and culture of America:

May 9, 2014

WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan (WI-02), U.S. Rep. Scott Peters (CA-52), along with 21 House Democrats, today introduced H.R. 4622: Federal Student Loan Refinancing Act. The Federal Student Loan Refinancing Act would call on the Secretary of Education to automatically lower all federal student loans to 4 percent – which is near the current 30-year mortgage rate.

Issues:Education
May 6, 2014

WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan (WI-02), a member of the Safe Climate Caucus, today issued the following statement on the U.S. National Climate Assessment:

April 29, 2014

WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan (WI-02) today issued the following statement on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin's ruling that Wisconsin's voter identification law unfairly burdens disadvantaged and minority voters:

April 22, 2014

MADISON, WI—U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan (WI-02) today issued the following statement in celebration of Earth Day, which was founded by former U.S. Senator from Wisconsin Gaylord Nelson:

April 21, 2014

WASHINGTON— U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan (WI-02) today announced this year's Congressional Art Competition gallery at the Verona Public Library. The gallery will be open to the public from April 21 to April 25, and display more than 30 pieces of art from high school students from across the Second Congressional District.

April 15, 2014

WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan (WI-02) today called on Congress to take steps to restore tax fairness for America’s middle class families.

Issues:Budget