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U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Gets the Job Done for Wisconsin Shipbuilding in Bipartisan Defense Spending Bill
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, successfully secured funding for three Littoral Combat Ships in the bipartisan FY2019 defense spending bill that was released Friday by the House-Senate conference committee. Wisconsin is home to Fincantieri Marinette Marine shipyard, which builds the Freedom-variant of LCS. "I take great pride in representing Wisconsin's shipbuilding industry because our workers have helped sustain America's security for generations, … Continue Reading
09.14.18
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Condemns DeVos Proposal to Abandon Student Protections from Predatory Career Training Programs
In comment letter, 31 Senate Democrats urge Secretary DeVos to reverse course on her proposal to rescind Obama Administration "gainful employment" rule WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, joined her Senate colleagues, led by Ranking Member Patty Murray (D-WA), in urging Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos to preserve the Obama Administration "gainful employment" rule that holds predatory career training p… Continue Reading
09.14.18
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Joins Legislation to Protect Wisconsin Women’s Retirement Security
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, joined Ranking Member Patty Murray (D-WA), to introduce legislation to address some of the challenges families face as they plan for retirement-especially women who are more likely than men to face poverty in retirement. "Today in America, ensuring a secure retirement is an essential building block in the foundation of our nation's middle class. Unfortunately, women in Wisconsin and acros… Continue Reading
