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January 17, 2008
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Washington, D.C. –With the holidays now behind us and tax season looming, I know that many Wisconsin families are concerned about the direction our economy is heading. I share their concern. Unemployment is up, family income is down, and inflation i
December 19, 2007
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Washington, D.C. –U.S. Rep. Ron Kind (D-WI) today voted against the passage of a one-year fix to the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) because it was deficit financed, and would add $50 billion to the national debt. Not paying for the fix violates "pay-
December 18, 2007
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Washington, D.C. –U.S. Rep. Ron Kind (D-WI) today joined a majority in the House in voting to send landmark energy reform legislation to the President's desk. The President is expected to sign the bill.
December 13, 2007
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Washington, D.C. –U.S. Rep. Ron Kind (D-WI) last night joined a majority in the House in again voting to pass responsible tax relief and prevent 50,000 western Wisconsin families from being captured by the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT). The bill pas
December 11, 2007
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With deer-hunting season winding down in Wisconsin, now is a good time to reflect on Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) and the state and federal efforts to combat it. While CWD does not make headline news as much as it has in years past, the disease is still
December 6, 2007
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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ron Kind (D-WI) today joined a majority in the House in passing a comprehensive renewable energy bill, the Energy Independence and Security Act, designed to reduce America's dependence on foreign oil, lower energy co
December 5, 2007
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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ron Kind (D-WI) returned from Iraq Tuesday, encouraged by the evident reduction in violence and high morale from U.S. troops, but disappointed in the lack of political progress and the prospects for future compromise amo
November 27, 2007
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Washington, D.C. – Rep. Ron Kind (D-WI) today reminded Medicare beneficiaries that the open enrollment period going on now through December 31 offers those on Medicare Part D an opportunity to change their plan if it isn't meeting their needs.
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November 15, 2007
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Washington, D.C. – A proposal by U.S. Rep. Ron Kind (D-WI) to help ensure there are enough "realtime" writers to make closed-captioning services widely available for deaf and hearing-impaired residents is headed to the House floor for a vote. The Tr
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November 15, 2007
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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ron Kind (D-WI) today sent a letter to the Commissioner of the National Football League Roger Goodell and the President and CEO of Charter Communications Neil Smit concerning a business dispute that is denying thousands