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By: Sarah Razner, For USA TODAY NETWORK -- FOND DU LAC - Local officials have created a task force to discuss developing a plan to allow businesses and religious centers to reopen, while balancing the county’s economic and public health needs in the midst of the coronavirus. On Monday, Fond du Lac County District Attorney Eric Toney announced the formation of a task force centered on… Read more »

By: Brooke Singman, For Fox News -- News Republicans on the House Oversight Committee are calling for a hearing to review the "modeling platforms" used to project the extent and impact of the coronavirus pandemic, claiming they exhibit "conflicting data" and have led to policies “placing extraordinary burdens” on Americans. Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, and other… Read more »

By: Committee on Oversight and Reform Press Release -- Today, several Republican members of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform requested information about the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts’ recent decision to furlough employees despite receiving $25 million in COVID-19 aid from Congress. In a letter — which was led by Oversight Committee member Rep. Virginia… Read more »

By: Fox 11 News (WLUK) -- A local lawmaker is leading the effort to get President Donald Trump to recognize a WWII veteran who grew up in Fond du Lac. Sixth District Republican Congressman Glenn Grothman nominated Lieutenant Colonel James "Maggie" Megellas to be awarded the Medal of Honor. Megellas died last week at the age of 103.  He was a paratrooper during World… Read more »

By: Rep. Kind Press Release -- La Crosse, WI—Today, Rep. Ron Kind and members of the Wisconsin Congressional Delegation sent a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue, pressing him to take immediate action on behalf of Wisconsin dairy farmers and dairy processing businesses during this crisis. The COVID-19 pandemic is continuing to threaten… Read more »

By: Rep. Andy Biggs Press Release -- GILBERT, ARIZONA – Today, Congressman Andy Biggs led a letter with Republican Study Committee Chairman Mike Johnson and 20 other Members of Congress encouraging the President to oppose any additional coronavirus relief while the nation awaits the impact of the $2.2 trillion CARES Act, which was signed into law last week. Congressman Biggs offered… Read more »

By: Rep. Josh Harder Press Release -- WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Representatives Josh Harder (CA-10), Antonio Delgado (NY-19) and Anthony Brindisi (NY-22) led a bipartisan letter with over 80 other members of Congress urging the Small Business Administration (SBA) to ensure farmers and agricultural businesses can access immediate Coronavirus relief through the SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan… Read more »

By: Sen. Ron Johnson Press Release -- WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) led the Wisconsin congressional delegation in sending a letter to President Trump Thursday, expressing support for Gov. Tony Evers’ major disaster declaration request to assist Wisconsin’s COVID-19 response.  “We write to express support for Governor Tony Evers’ request for a Major Disaster… Read more »

By: Rep. Susie Lee Press Release -- Washington, D.C. - U.S. Reps. Susie Lee (D-Nev.-03) and Glenn Grothman (R-Wis.-06) introduced bipartisan legislation last week to support and strengthen the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) during the COVID-19 pandemic by supporting additional administrative costs and allowing for increased enrollment of older workers in the… Read more »

By: Rep. Gregory Murphy Press Release -- Washington, D.C. – On Monday, March 9, Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. (NC-03) introduced H.R. 6128, the Eliminate Agency Excess Space Act. The inspiration for this policy was featured in the Republican Study Committee Government, Efficiency, Accountability and Reform (GEAR) Task Force’s recent report, “Power, Practices, Personnel: 100+… Read more »