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Congressman Steve Kagen, an Appleton Democrat, working to the end, even if he has no office in Washington, D.C. WASHINGTON — Steve Kagen no longer has a congressional office on Capitol Hill. However, he still has the lapel pin that allows him to use elevators reserved for members of Congress, and he still has the […]

  Lawmakers work for Darboy boy’s treatment coverage WFRV News- 9/30 Several public figures have stepped forward to offer the Knuth family aid after they were unable to get Medicaid to pay for a potentially life-saving treatment. Congressmen Dr. Steve Kagen, along with other legislators, has reached out to the Department of Health Services on […]

Fox Valley Metal-Tech of Ashwaubenon shows how public-private partnership works Nathan Phelps – Green Bay Press Gazette – August 26, 2010 ASHWAUBENON — A joint program between the federal government, the state and private business has helped Wisconsin companies like Fox Valley Metal-Tech survive the recession while looking toward other growth opportunities. The Manufacturing Extension […]

Rep. Steve Kagen: Middle class is hurting Manufacturing called key to keeping jobs Larry Avila – Post-Crescent – August 18, 2010 KAUKAUNA — American manufacturers moving production overseas because of cheaper labor costs isn’t a new trend, though it’s one U.S. Rep. Steve Kagen wants to stop. Citing his office’s research, Kagen said 60 percent […]

Time for U.S. to cut its losses in Afghanistan, U.S. Rep. Steve Kagen of Wisconsin says By LARRY BIVINS • Press-Gazette • August 10, 2010 Continuing to pay for the war in Afghanistan could erode the quality of life for American taxpayers, Rep. Steve Kagen cautioned Monday after a five-day overseas trip that included a […]

Rebuilding Main Street, Through Small Business And Banks by Reps. Steve Kagen, Ed Perlmutter and Ron Klein July 19, 2010, Forbes.com All across America small businesses and small banks are being asked to pay for the mistakes of speculators and gamblers on Wall Street. People we represent in Colorado, Wisconsin and Florida believe that’s not […]

Kagen: Job creation should be top priority By Tim Ryan, Shawano Leader Reporter Creating jobs should be a priority over concerns about the deficit, U.S. Rep. Steve Kagen (D-Wisconsin) said during a visit to Shawano Monday. “We’re not going to pay off our debt until people have jobs,” he said. “Jobs trump debt.” Kagen also […]

Hobart cancer patient Laura Klitzka watches Obama unveil Patients’ Bill of Rights By Larry Bivins • Green Bay Press Gazette, Washington Bureau • June 23, 2010 WASHINGTON — Green Bay-area cancer patient Laura Klitzka was back in Washington on Tuesday, this time witnessing President Barack Obama’s unveiling of a Patients’ Bill of Rights. Klitzka is […]

De Pere Fire Department gets federal grant for safety Green Bay Press Gazette DE PERE — A $43,000 federal grant is helping the De Pere Fire Department purchase new safety gear, including glasses, boots, hoods and flashlights. It’s the third year in a row the department has received an Assistance to Firefighters Grant, which helps […]

  Kagen talks job training at Nicolet By Kevin Boneske RHEINLANDER DAILY NEWS STAFF Congressman Steve Kagen (D-Appleton) visited Nicolet Area Technical College Thursday to discuss job training programs with the school’s administrative staff. Kagen, who is in his second two-year term in office, also met separately with Nicolet College President Elizabeth Burmaster. As a […]

State Congressmen Want Gray Wolves Off Endangered List Wisconsin Ag Connection – 05/21/2010 Over half of Wisconsin‘s Congressional representatives have gone on record to support efforts to remove the gray wolf from the list of endangered species. Republicans Paul Ryan, Tom Petri and Jim Sensenbrenner, along with Democrats Steve Kagen and Ron Kind, all signed […]

Kagen drills for answers on oil spill Larry Bivins, Gannett Wisconsin WASHINGTON — Rep. Steve Kagen urged the president of BP America on Wednesday to set aside $25 billion to cover damages and liability claims related to the massive oil spill that is befouling the Gulf of Mexico and threatening U.S. coastlines. Kagen, D-Appleton, participated […]

U.S. Rep. Steve Kagen’s bill on health-care pricing transparency draws bipartisan backing By LARRY BIVINS • Press-Gazette• May 7, 2010 WASHINGTON — In a rare display of bipartisan agreement, U.S. Rep. Steve Kagen’s proposal for transparency in health-care pricing drew support Thursday from both sides of the political aisle. Transparency also got a plug from […]

Kagen sponsors business seminar April 29, 2010- Green Bay Press Gazette APPLETON — U.S. Rep. Steve Kagen, D-Appleton, will sponsor a one-day seminar on growing and developing a small business on May 7 at the Richard & Margot Warch Campus Center at Lawrence University. Government Contracting and Financing for Small Business will provide ideas and […]

Kagen Says Trade Deal Could Make or Break U.S. Dairy Industry Wisconsin Ag Connection – 04/29/2010 Wisconsin’s only member on the House Agriculture Committee says he is urging the Obama Administration to renegotiate certain provisions of the proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal. Rep. Steve Kagen of Appleton met with U.S. Trade Ambassador Ron Kirk this […]

Rep. Kagen Participates in First Farm Bill Hearing for 2012 Wisconsin Ag Connection – 04/22/2010 Wisconsin’s only member of the House Agriculture Committee was part of the first formal discussions held on the 2012 Farm Bill. On Wednesday, Congressman Steve Kagen was among the panel members that heard from U.S. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack, who […]

Women’s Basketball Season Concludes with Visit from Congressman Kagen University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Release: 04/12/2010 April 12, 2010 – The Green Bay women’s basketball team officially put a close to the 2009-10 season with its annual banquet where team awards were handed out followed by a Monday afternoon visit from Congressman Steve Kagen who paid […]

Congressman Kagen held a town hall teleconference with thousands of 8th District constituents on March 15 and 16, 2010.   Click here to listen to the March 15 town hall. images/audio/tth/kagen_0315_recconf.mp3                      

Congressman Kagen held a town hall teleconference with thousands of 8th District constituents on March 16, 2010. Title Audio Clip Congressman Kagen’s Tele-Town Hall  images/audio/tth/031610-tth-kagen.mp3                 

White House praises Rep. Steve Kagen’s efforts on health care reform By Larry Bivins • Post-Crescent Washington bureau • March 6, 2010 WASHINGTON — As the White House seeks to secure support from House Democrats on health care reform, it is promoting Rep. Steve Kagen’s efforts to require insurance companies to openly disclose the prices […]

U.S. Rep. Steve Kagen, D-Appleton, assured agencies dredging Green Bay harbor will ‘finish what they started’ By Tony Walter • [email protected] • March 5, 2010 The Appleton Democrat said officials from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said they would notify him next week when dredging of the navigational […]

  Kagen bill calls for open disclosure of health care pricing News of the North- Published 02/23/2010             WASHINGTON, D.C. —  U.S. Rep. Steve Kagen (D-Wis.) introduced new legislation Thursday, Feb. 25, aimed at achieving open and full pricing disclosure in medical products or services.             The “Transparency in All Health Care Pricing Act of […]

Rep. Steve Kagen receives 2010 Patriot Award from Appleton East High School By Kathy Walsh Nufer • Post-Crescent staff writer • February 18, 2010 APPLETON — Appleton East High School has named U.S. Rep. Steve Kagen as the 2010 recipient of its Patriot Award. The annual honor recognizes outstanding alumni for their achievements and contributions […]

Kagen touts PAYGO law BY ROBERT CLOUD COUNTY POST WEST EDITOR WAUPACA – U.S. Rep. Steve Kagen, D-Appleton, spent all day Monday in Waupaca County, visiting coffee shops, restaurants, living rooms and other venues to meet local citizens. The economy and health care reform were the issues that most people wanted to discuss with their […]

U.S. Rep. Steve Kagen offers helps with Haitian adoptions By LARRY BIVINS January 19, 2010 Press-Gazette Washington Bureau [email protected] WASHINGTON — Just when it seemed Kat and Mike Meissner had broken through the remaining strands of red tape in their efforts to adopt a 10-year-old Haitian girl, a massive earthquake came along to rattle their […]

U.S. Representative Steve Kagen to propose tax credits for small businesses that add workers Kagen seeks 15% credit in 2010 for small businesses By Nathan Phelps January 13, 2009 Gannett Wisconsin Media DE PERE — Citing a need to keep working through the recession, U.S. Rep. Steve Kagen, D-Appleton, plans to introduce a bill today […]

Natural gas can cut our use of oil for fuel By Rep. Steve Kagen and T. Boone PickensAppleton Post-CrescentDecember 7, 2009 A substantial amount of that energy that people in Northeast Wisconsin use to heat and light their homes, cook their food, work their farms, and run their cars and trucks comes from gasoline and […]

Enjoy the family tradition and the bounty of the season By Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D.and Chris Cox, Executive Director of the National Rifle Association’s Institute for Legislative ActionLakeland TimesNovember 24th, 2009 Here in Wisconsin we have a rich heritage of hunting, fishing and many other family-oriented outdoor traditions. During this year’s hunting season, our families […]

Kagen hails health care bill House passedThe Shawano LeaderBy Tim Ryan, Leader ReporterNovember 13, 2009 U.S. Rep. Steve Kagen (D-Wis.) is hailing the health care reform bill passed by the House last week as a historic piece of legislation, though it remains to be seen whether the same proposals find their way into Senate version. […]

by Richard E. Cohen National Journal Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009 Click HERE to view pdf version When members of the new Congressional Business Owners Caucus convened in early October, a central topic of discussion was how the pending health care reform legislation would affect small companies. The hour-long session in a cubbyhole office resembled many […]

Guest commentary: Patients must come first Rep. Steve KagenGreen Bay Press GazetteSeptember 6, 2009 WASHINGTON — Caring for patients was the reason I became a doctor, and the reason I will always put patients first. But during my 33 years of practicing medicine, more and more bureaucratic hurdles have been placed between patients and their […]

  Why a Doctor in Congress Has No Health Insurance By: Jill Lawrence August 5, 2009 Rep. Steve Kagen is a doctor, a Democrat and, as far as his office has been able to determine, the only member of Congress who does not have any kind of health insurance. The way he describes it, it […]

Local residents attend Congressional Hearing on Forestry IssuesBy Mike MontePioneer Express Sunday and Monday were busy days for some of our local people who are involved with forest products and with ruffed grouse habitat. A contingent of people from Forest County attended a field congressional hearing in Appleton, at the Paper Valley Inn. The hearing […]

For Doctors in Congress, Little Harmony on Health Care By ANDREA FULLER Published: July 11, 2009 Representative Steve Kagen is one of 14 physicians in the House. There are two in the Senate.  WASHINGTON — In the struggle to overhaul the nation’s health care system, 16 physicians have ended up in ringside seats — as […]

Q&A: Changes key to U.S. Rep. Steve Kagen’s cap-trade Appleton Post-CrescentJuly 10, 2009 On June 25, Rep. Steve Kagen of Appleton was undecided about a controversial energy bill that included a cap-and-trade provision. On June 26, Kagen voted for it, as the House of Representatives narrowly passed the bill 219-212. What happened in between? For […]

Kagen urges local businesses, municipalities to apply for federal grants for broadband access By Sarah JuonNewsoftheNorth.Net It’s common knowledge that access to broadband Internet is limited in the Northwoods. Now, a U.S. House Representative in northeast Wisconsin is delivering an urgent message that local businesses, municipalities and county governments in northern Wisconsin have the opportunity […]

U.S. Rep. Steve Kagen, an Appleton Democrat, helps House of Representatives pass clean energy bill Kagen backs plan, citing new jobs for Wisconsin The Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Democratic-controlled House passed legislation Friday that calls for the nation’s first limits on pollution linked to global warming and aims to usher in a new era […]

A Nation Built on Action By Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D.The Pioneer ExpressJuly 6, 2009 More than 200 years ago, a group of patriots risked all by taking bold action to build a new country where freedom and equality was the law of the land and a great nation was born. This Independence Day, we find […]

By Tony Walter Green Bay Press Gazette June 10, 2009 Rep. Steve Kagen, D-Appleton, said today that President Barack Obama’s agenda for Thursday’s town hall meeting in Green Bay will emphasize the importance of providing health care regardless of patients’ ability to pay as well as the need to create a competitive insurance marketplace. The […]

Districts await green legislation vote by Senate By Kathy Walsh Nufer Appleton Post-Crescent June 2, 2009 APPLETON — The Appleton Area School District could receive about $800,000 to improve the energy efficiency of its schools under provisions of the 21st Century Green High-Performing Public Schools Facilities Act. The legislation passed the House of Representatives in […]

By Laura Harvey Antigo Daily Journal May 28, 2009 Eighth District Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. was in Antigo on Tuesday as part of a congressional listening session that took him from Woodruff to Shawano  Kagen discussed provisions of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the nearly $800 billion stimulus bill that was signed into law […]

By Heather Schaefer Rhinelander Daily News May 27, 2009 Congressman Steve Kagen was in Rhinelander Tuesday to talk to small business owners about the challenges of making ends meet during a recession. Kagen (D-Appleton), a doctor, said one of the keys to fixing the economy is fixing healthcare. Kagen said he believes the country is […]

By Tim Ryan The Shawano Leader Wednesday, May 27, 2009 A massive health care reform proposal is in the works and only weeks away from being introduced, according to U.S. Rep. Steve Kagen (D-WI), though what that proposal will be is still unclear. “I’m as nervous as you are, if not more about what health […]

Wisconsin Ag Connection Wisconsin’s only member of the House Agriculture Committee is co-sponsoring a bill that would correct flawed provisions in the Renewable Fuel Standard, which he claims limits the potential for clean, homegrown renewable biofuels. Rep. Steve Kagen is joining a bipartisan group of 42 members of Congress to strike the definition of ‘renewable […]

Kagen visits Crandon to discuss American Recovery and Reinvestment Act By Vern Hollister Rhinelander Daily News Taking a page from Senator Russ Feingold’s town hall meetings, Congressman Steve Kagen spent Tuesday, April 7 bringing his message as it regards the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) to Marinette, Shawano and to Crandon, cities in the […]

Kagan talks jobs in Crandon By Michael Skubal Rhinelander Daily News Congressman Steve Kagan M.D., representing the 8th District of Wisconsin, met with small business owners, bankers, city officials and the public Tuesday in Crandon. It was a chance to learn the benefits of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) and how to take […]

Fox Valley’s small business owners hope credit markets loosen up U.S. Rep. Steve Kagen looks to get aid for startups By J.E. Espino Appleton Post-Crescent April 9, 2009 GRAND CHUTE — New business owner Cindy Veit doesn’t think she’s asking banks to take on too much of a risk as she applies for a loan […]

Kagen to discuss American Recovery and Reinvestment Act with local residents Rhinelander Daily News April 1, 2009 Congressman Steve Kagen MD and representatives from area small businesses will be at the Best Western Crandon Inn & Suites on Tuesday, April 7 at 2:30 p.m. to help you, your family and your business. Kagen will discuss […]

47 million too many uninsured March 31, 2009 By Steve Kagen Green Bay Press Gazette Last week was Cover the Uninsured Week, a national effort to remind all of us that too many citizens do not have access to health care at prices they can afford. Those of you who are without health insurance, and […]

Green Bay couple’s vehicle purchase makes a statement Tax incentive, Obama’s agenda offer motivation March 31, 2009 By Larry Bivins Appleton Post-Crescent WASHINGTON — Joan and Michael Thron acknowledge they didn’t need a new car, but they bought one anyway to show support for President Barack Obama’s economic recovery plan. The Throns, former University of […]

Three health clinics in northeastern Wisconsin to receive economic recovery funds By Larry Bivins Appleton Post-Crescent March 28, 2009 WASHINGTON — Three northeastern Wisconsin health clinics will receive economic recovery funding under a program to expand services offered at health care centers nationwide, Rep. Steve Kagen announced Friday. The grants are targeted for health centers […]

Shipbuilder shows thanks By Zac Britton Marinette Eagle Herald March 28, 2009 MARINETTE – After a brief Power Point presentation, comments from U.S. Reps. Bart Stupak and Steve Kagen, and a question-and-answer discussion with Marinette Marine employees, Richard McCreary summarized the thoughts of the Marinette shipbuilder on Friday. "We can’t thank you enough for your […]

Marinette Marine wins Navy contract By Rick Barrett Millwaukee Journal Sentinel March 23, 2009 Marinette Marine and defense contractor Lockheed Martin Corp. have been awarded a U.S. Navy contract to build another combat ship similar to the USS Freedom launched last fall. The award, for an unspecified amount of money, is expected to prevent several […]

Rep. Steve Kagen joins House effort to tax AIG bonuses March 18, 2009 By Larry Bivins Appleton Post-Crescent WASHINGTON — American International Group executives who received bonuses would have to return the money in the form of taxes under a House proposal endorsed Tuesday by Rep. Steve Kagen. Advertisement

Federal stimulus cash headed toward area March 3, 2009 By Larry Bivins Green Bay Press Gazette WASHINGTON — Some much-needed improvements to public housing in Northeastern Wisconsin could begin soon with the first allotment of federal dollars aimed at revitalizing the economy.

Appleton’s Steve Kagen formally announces Outagamie County Regional Airport funding March 3, 2009 By Jim Collar Appleton Post-Crescent GREENVILLE — The Outagamie County Regional Airport would see improvements in service and security under legislation pending in Congress, officials said Monday.

Federal stimulus cash headed toward area March 3, 2009 By Larry Bivins Green Bay Press Gazette WASHINGTON — Some much-needed improvements to public housing in Northeastern Wisconsin could begin soon with the first allotment of federal dollars aimed at revitalizing the economy.

Appleton’s Steve Kagen formally announces Outagamie County Regional Airport funding March 3, 2009 By Jim Collar Appleton Post-Crescent GREENVILLE — The Outagamie County Regional Airport would see improvements in service and security under legislation pending in Congress, officials said Monday.

Stimulus top topic of Kagen call February 4, 2009 By Tim Ryan Shawano Leader U.S. Rep. Steve Kagen (D-Wis.) fielded phone calls from constituents in a nine-county area Tuesday during an hour-long town hall teleconference dominated by questions about a proposed $815 billion federal stimulus package.

Rep. Steve Kagen pitches pluses of federal economic stimulus package January 29, 2009 By J.E. Espino Post-Crescent staff writer APPLETON — "It’s an investment we need to make to stimulate our economy," Kagen said Wednesday in a phone interview from Washington, D.C., minutes before the U.S. House of Representatives put the $825 billion bill up […]

Kagen donating pay raise to clinics: Democrat’s $4,700 increase will help local health care By: Ellyn Ferguson Green Bay Press Gazette January 8, 2009 WASHINGTON — Congress is getting a $4,700 automatic pay raise this year, but Rep. Steve Kagen says he is giving his to two medical clinics that provide free health care to […]

A Remedy for What Ails Us: More Doctors in 111th Congress By: Sara Ditta Special to Roll Call January 7, 2009 As Dr. Steve Kagen watched a mounting number of prescriptions go unfilled because his patients couldn’t afford the medication, he realized the way to have a more significant effect on his patients’ lives was […]

Congressman Opposes Chrysler’s Bid for Loans By: Alex P. Kellogg Wall Street Journal December 9, 2008 Chrysler LLC’s bid to get emergency loans from the federal government ran into opposition last week when congressmen asked why the private-equity group that controls the auto maker doesn’t put up some money itself.

Commentary: Strong medicine can cure crisis By: Congressman Kagen Op-Ed Appleton Post Crescent December 7, 2008 There is no doubt; these are tough times for everyone. Our economic challenges extend from boardrooms to our living rooms, and from the financial markets to every factory floor.

The New Physician – the magazine of the American Medical Student’s Student Association Trading practice for political medicine By Steve Woo October 2008 After three decades as a practicing physician, Rep. Steve Kagen, M.D., (D-Wis.) knows the importance of having health insurance. So when the time came to sign up for the congressional health plan […]

Congressman Kagen Op-Ed Bailout Bill for Wall Street was More of the Same The unprecedented Wall Street bailout bill brought before the U.S. House of Representatives by the Republican administration sought to reward high-powered financial speculators, not your family. It would not bring back the jobs we lost in New London, Waupaca, Marinette, Niagara, and […]

Congressman Kagen Op-Ed A Comprehensive National Energy Policy Will Lead to a Better Future To solve our crippling crisis of impossible gasoline prices that are over $4 per gallon, we need a comprehensive national energy strategy, and we need leaders who are on our side – not Big Oil.

Appleton Post Crescent Rep. Steve Kagen column: Iraq trip showed it’s time for troops to leave August 3 , 2008 I just returned from an official mission in Iraq to evaluate the status of military, political and reconstruction efforts, which are being paid for with your tax dollars and carried out by many of your […]

Appleton Post Crescent Rep. Steve Kagen column: Iraq trip showed it’s time for troops to leave August 3 , 2008 I just returned from an official mission in Iraq to evaluate the status of military, political and reconstruction efforts, which are being paid for with your tax dollars and carried out by many of your […]

Green Bay Press Gazette Situation in Iraq still ‘fragile,’ Kagen says July 30, 2008 WASHINGTON — Iraq is still a dangerous place for U.S. troops, despite political and military progress, U.S. Rep. Steve Kagen said Tuesday after a visit there.

Oconto County Reporter Kagen’s energy plans for Congress make sense The Editorial July 23, 2008 During a recent stop in Marinette, Democrat Congressman Dr. Steve Kagen, told Marinette Eagle Herald Reporter Donn Williams about his proposals for short and long term solutions for our worsening energy crisis.