|
Tammy Baldwin in the News
|
|
State seeks alternatives to using international oil
Tuesday, April 15, 2008 (167 reads)
Skyrocketing energy costs and global climate change were the topics atop the isthmus Monday as legislators and energy officials gathered to discuss the country’s efforts to achieve independence from foreign oil...
...U.S. Rep. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., a member of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, joined CFC in celebrating the passage of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, signed into law by President George W. Bush in December.
The act mandates the new standard for fuel efficiency be 35 miles per gallon by 2020. Additionally, it requires fuel producers to use at least 36 billion gallons of biofuel by 2022, up from 7 billion gallons in 2007.
Read More |
|
Baldwin visits UW, talks about energy
Sunday, April 13, 2008 (158 reads)
"Updating students, faculty and community members on congressional progress on global warming, Rep. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., paid a visit to the University of Wisconsin campus Thursday night and heard concerns from UW experts and concerned citizens.
Baldwin, who serves on the Congressional Committee on Energy and Commerce and its subcommittees on health, energy and air quality, as well as the Environment and Hazardous Materials, spoke on the challenges in Washington and was optimistic for the future with a progressive Democratic Legislature..."
Read More |
|
Baldwin Reviews City Projects
Wednesday, April 02, 2008 (142 reads)
About 20 members of Rep. Tammy Baldwin's staff met with Wisconsin Dells city officials Friday afternoon, driving throughout the area and discussing issues of economic development, environmental protection and public safety.
"On this particular occasion we were doing our annual staff planning meeting," the Democratic congresswoman said. "When we convene in Wisconsin one of the things that's important to me is to expose the staff — especially those that work in Washington D.C. and aren't regularly exposed to Wisconsin — to see the diversity of the district and Wisconsin Dells, in particular, because it's unique in so many ways."
Read More |
|
Gay Idealist Fights for Undiluted Portections
Monday, March 31, 2008 (165 reads)
"Never doubt" has become Baldwin's mantra. But she reminds us that dreams must be followed by courageous acts.
The Democratic congresswoman finds herself for the first time in the party that controls the House. Her overriding political passion hasn't changed -- passing universal health care.
But being in the majority opens new possibilities to improve the lot of gay Americans. Fortunately for those of us who're gay, Baldwin's girlhood idealism is in full bloom.
She's pushing to extend partner benefits to federal workers. With allies, she is slowly changing the State Department. By taking her partner of 11 years, Lauren Azar, to congressional events, she reminds colleagues that anti-gay policies hurt someone they care about.
Read More |
|
|
|
|
News about the Democratic Party, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.
NYT > Democratic Party
Copyright 2008 The New York Times Company
While Republicans in Congress intend to push for an immediate start of construction, some Democrats say that the system has not been adequately tested.
The coming films “Battle in Seattle” and “Trouble the Water” will be making political appearances.
The Democratic National Convention Committee said that Mr. Paterson has been invited to speak next Tuesday, when Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton will deliver the prime-time address.
Barnes & Noble has substantially reduced its 10,000-copy order of “Obama’s Challenge,” after the book’s publisher announced it would initially be sold exclusively on Amazon.com.
Tom Golisano, the Rochester billionaire and registered Republican, donated $1 million to the host committee of the Democratic Party’s convention in Denver.
 No power brokers are openly pushing for Hillary Rodham Clinton as Barack Obama’s running mate, yet some still see her as the partner he needs.
Corporations and party planners are scrambling to comply with sweeping new ethics rules that ban free meals and concerts.
Malcolm A. Smith, the Senate minority leader, a Democrat, sought to distance himself from comments he made at a fund-raiser last week as Republicans asked for a legal inquiry.
 Democrats face a number of imperatives at their convention, none trickier than making more voters comfortable with Barack Obama’s background.
House Democrats have initiated extensive voter contact programs to fortify their own candidates and simultaneously bolster Barack Obama in areas where he might struggle with blue-collar voters.
Party leaders, saying the fight against John McCain looks tougher than they imagined, want Barack Obama to do more to address the economic anxieties of voters.
 For the coming political conventions, Minneapolis and Denver, the host cities, have urged artists to make works that address the political process.
Is the New York delegation being snubbed at the Democratic National Convention?
Hiu Lui Ng paid the ultimate price for overstaying a visa, and getting lost in a system that some have likened to a gulag.
The Federal Election Commission should swiftly and aggressively investigate the allegations that Wal-Mart violated election rules.
|
|
|
|
|