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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
April 11, 2014

WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan (WI-02) today issued the following statement on U.S. Rep. Tom Petri’s (WI-06) announcement that he will not seek reelection:

“This is a huge loss for the State of Wisconsin,” said Representative Pocan. “Tom has been a strong advocate and dedicated public servant for Wisconsin and the 6th District for more than 35 years. His expertise with transportation and education issues is unmatched. I have always been impressed with Tom’s willingness to work across the aisle to do what is best for the people of Wisconsin.”

April 10, 2014

WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan (WI-02) today issued the following statement on House passage of the Republican budget proposal:

Issues:Budget
April 10, 2014

WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan (WI-02) and Wisconsin colleague U.S. Rep. Reid Ribble (WI-08) this week introduced bipartisan legislation that will provide the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) with the tools and resources necessary to conduct better long-term analyses about the costs and benefits of future health care legislation.

Issues:Healthcare