Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan (WI-02) today continued his #TruthInTrade campaign to highlight the unintended consequences of free trade agreements. Last week the campaign focused on concrete examples of how multinational corporations use legal advantages allowed by trade agreements to overturn laws protecting the environment and people. This week the stories will focus on the potential threats trade deals, such as the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), pose to food safety, environmental protection, jobs, and the economy.
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan (WI-02) today issued the following statement on the fifth annualCounty Health Rankings, released today by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute (UWPHI) and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF). The rankings showed three counties from the 2nd Congressional District – Iowa (#10), Green (#14), and Dane (#17) – are among the healthiest in Wisconsin.
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan (WI-02) today continued his #TruthInTrade campaign to highlight the unintended consequences of free trade agreements. Last week the campaign focused on concrete examples of how multinational corporations use legal advantages allowed by trade agreements to overturn laws protecting the environment and people. This week the stories will focus on the potential threats trade deals, such as the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), pose to food safety, environmental protection, jobs, and the economy.
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) today announced that his office is accepting submissions for the Congressional Art Competition, a high school visual arts contest that showcases the best artwork from across the country. The deadline for submissions is Friday, April 18th.
“I am excited for this opportunity to recognize the immense talent of our young artists across the second district,” Representative Pocan said about the Congressional Art Competition. “I encourage all young artists in the area to submit their work for consideration.”
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan (WI-02) today continued his #TruthInTrade campaign to highlight the unintended consequences of free trade agreements. Last week the campaign focused on concrete examples of how multinational corporations use legal advantages allowed by trade agreements to overturn laws protecting the environment and people. This week the stories will focus on the potential threats trade deals, such as the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), pose to food safety, environmental protection, jobs, and the economy.
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan (WI-02) today continued his #TruthInTrade campaign to highlight the unintended consequences of free trade agreements. Trade deals negotiated behind closed doors, such as the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), have allowed international firms to overturn domestic environmental regulations and other laws that protect public health and safety. More information about #TruthinTrade is available here.
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan (WI-02) today continued his #TruthInTrade campaign to highlight the unintended consequences of free trade agreements. Trade deals, such as the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), have allowed poorly regulated trucks and drivers from Mexico on American highways. Today’s trade deals put international corporate interests ahead of domestic public safety policies and give foreign corporations more power than citizens. More information about #TruthinTrade is available here.
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan (WI-02) today continued his #TruthInTrade campaign to highlight the unintended consequences of free trade agreements. Trade deals agreed to behind closed doors have allowed major oil companies to flout environmental laws and drain nations of natural resources without any reinvestment. Today’s trade deals, including the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), put corporate interests ahead of domestic policies and gives corporations more power than citizens.
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan (WI-02) today spoke out against the dangers poorly crafted free trade agreements pose to environmental health and safety. This is the second release of this week’s #TruthInTrade campaign to highlight the serious health, safety, and economic risks associated with fast-tracked trade deals. Today’s trade deals allow companies to seek damages through kangaroo courts and puts countries at a disadvantage when trying to clean-up toxic spills or prevent further pollution by foreign companies.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan (WI-02) today launched his #TruthInTrade campaign to highlight the threats free trade agreements – negotiated in secret – pose to the American people. Poorly-crafted trade deals have made it easier for Big Tobacco to promote their harmful products to children and teens, by challenging regulations on cigarettes and other tobacco products. More information about #TruthinTrade is available here.