Rep. Mark PocanVerified account

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Honored to serve the people of Wisconsin's Second District. Co-Chair of and . Member of

Madison, WI
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Joined February 2013
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    Mar 9

    This week, voted to give the American people the government they deserve – one committed to working . It’s time for the Senate to do the right thing and bring this crucial legislation up for a vote !

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  2. Mar 9

    Families take out 2nd mortgages, students work a 2nd or 3rd job, parents dip into retirement accounts – and yet – even with these sacrifices, our students are graduating with more student loan debt than ever. Read about my Debt-Free College bill here ⬇️

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    Mar 8

    Today and every day, we honor the women who have paved the way toward a more equal society, and we pledge to continue their fight until all girls and women have equal opportunities to succeed. 👑

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    Mar 8

    Today is a truly important day for our country, with the passing of . I hope you will take a moment to listen as explains why it is so important that the Senate vote to pass the commonsense, nonpartisan Act.

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  5. Mar 8

    These are concrete steps that will make a serious difference in our democracy and move us towards a system where government works for the public interest, not the special interests.

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  6. Mar 8

    With the passage of the Act, are making our government more ethical, expanding the right to vote, ensuring transparency by our elected leaders, and ending the out-of-control influence of big money in politics.

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  7. Mar 8

    Today, the swamp in Washington took the most direct hit that it has experienced in decades when voted to restore power to the American people, clean up the in Washington, and reform our democracy.

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  8. Mar 7

    Come for the debate on . Stay for the important points on prison gerrymandering, which swells the population count of communities and distorts representation at local and state levels.

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  9. Mar 7

    Hey Republicans, look at this photograph. Cc:

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  10. Mar 7

    Since won back the majority in November, we have made it a priority to lower the cost of prescription drugs. I’m proud to join my colleague to address this vital issue affecting the lives of so many Americans.

    #EndRxMonopolyPrices
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  11. Mar 7

    It's long past time we let Medicare negotiate drug prices. We need to end the monopolies of pharma corporations and put the power back in hands of the people.

    #EndRxMonopolyPrices
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    Mar 7

    Tmrw, will vote on , the Act. This act would: 💰Take “HUUUGE” money out of politics 🧹 Clean up corruption 🗳️Ensure fair elections This bill is revolutionary b/c it's created -- Not 👏🏿Special 👏🏿Interests👏🏿

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  13. Mar 6

    Excuse me , but have you watched just 30 seconds of any of ’s rallies or speeches? You and the rest of the President’s enablers in the GOP have no authority here.

    Liz Cheney seems to imply that ’s comments could lead to violence. “They should stop empowering her disgusting hatred before it turns into horror.”
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    Mar 6

    Need-based aid covers less and less of the cost of college every year. Today, a Pell Grant covers just 29% of public education – the lowest ever. Affordable college should be available to everyone. That’s why I support ’s and 's Act!

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  15. Mar 6

    Today, Democrats introduced a bill pushing back against the ’s harmful restrictions on a fair & open Internet. We're putting the power back in the hands of the people, not wealthy corporations who could charge $$$ for higher speed & increased access.

    Since the repeal of , ISPs are already throttling streaming speeds, up charging for HD and picking winners and losers. Consumers are left watching the internet slowly change in front of their eyes. It's time to .
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  16. Mar 6

    Today, the house passed our Bill out of committee, which means we're one step closer to giving workers across this country the raise they deserve. The fight continues.

    #RaiseTheWage
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  17. Mar 6

    The creates a critical federal-state partnership that would make debt-free college a reality for students within five years. I’m proud to join my colleagues and to introduce this important legislation.

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    Mar 6

    40% of low-income students who get accepted to college never enroll because it’s too expensive. Going to college needs to be affordable – that includes tuition AND cost of living. That's why I'm co-sponsoring the Act w/ &

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    Mar 6

    Education was once the great equalizer in the United States – now, student loan debt IS what stands between a generation of Americans and financial security. I'm proud to stand with and to introduce the .

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    Mar 6

    I am introducing the Act with & to provide relief to America’s students by creating a state-federal partnership to make higher education more affordable and help graduates get ahead.

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