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Rep. Kind Urges Congressional Leaders to Find Different Source for Emergency Funding for the Coronavirus than the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program

February 27, 2020 Press Release

Washington, DC—Today, Rep. Ron Kind sent a letter to Republican and Democratic leaders encouraging them to find a different way to fund the nation’s emergency response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) than what was proposed by President Trump.

Issues:

Health Care

Rep. Kind Demands Plan from USDA Secretary Perdue After China Phase One Trade Deal Falls Short, Fails to Provide Certainty to Farmers

February 25, 2020 Press Release

La Crosse, WI— Today, Rep.

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Agriculture, National Security and Foreign Policy

Rep. Kind’s Office Now Accepting Submissions for Annual Congressional Art Competition

February 24, 2020 Press Release

La Crosse, WI— Today, Rep. Ron Kind announced that his office is accepting submissions from high school students in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District for the 24th Annual Congressional Art Competition. The deadline for submitting art to Rep. Kind’s office is 5:00 PM on Friday, March 6th.

Representatives for Rep. Ron Kind to Hold Open Office Hours in All 18 Counties in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District

February 17, 2020 Press Release

La Crosse, WI – Today, Rep. Ron Kind announced that representatives from his district offices will hold open office hours in all 18 counties within Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District during the week of March 2nd.

Rep. Ron Kind on Trump’s Budget Proposal

February 11, 2020 Press Release

Washington, DC—Yesterday, the Trump Administration released its proposal for the 2021 budget. The President’s budget proposes cuts to Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security, as well as continued attacks on the Affordable Care Act. The budget also includes the elimination of subsidized student loans and the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

Issues:

Budget and Fiscal Responsibility, Education, Health Care

Entire Wisconsin Congressional Delegation Backs Reps. Kind & Sensenbrenner’s Bipartisan Bill to Manage and Prevent the Spread of Chronic Wasting Disease in Wisconsin

February 10, 2020 Press Release

Washington, DC—Today, Reps. Ron Kind (D-WI) and Jim Sensenbrenner (R-WI) announced that the bipartisan, bicameral Chronic Wasting Disease Management Act has received unanimous support among the Wisconsin Congressional Delegation.

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Conservation, Sportsman

ICYMI: Rep. Kind Pushes to Allow Medicare to Negotiate Drug Prices

February 7, 2020 Press Release

Washington, DC—Yesterday, the Ways and Means Health Subcommittee held a hearing to discuss the high cost of prescription drugs and the effects on patients. During the hearing, Rep.

Issues:

Health Care

Rep. Ron Kind on Tonight’s State of the Union

February 4, 2020 Press Release

Washington, DC— Rep. Ron Kind released the following statement after attending the President’s State of the Union address tonight:

Issues:

Agriculture, Budget and Fiscal Responsibility, Education, Health Care, Jobs and the Economy, Seniors

Rep. Kind Helps Secure Federal Funding for La Crosse, Monroe, and Vernon Counties to Prevent and Reduce Damage of Future Floods

January 31, 2020 Press Release

La Crosse, WI—Yesterday, the United States Department of Agriculture announced it had allocated $1.6 million to La Crosse, Monroe, and Vernon Counties to assist with long-term planning in the Coon Creek and West Fork Kickapoo watersheds.

Issues:

Conservation