FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 11, 2010 KAGEN STATEMENT ON VETERANS DAY   APPLETON, W.I..- Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. released the following statement in recognition of Veterans Day: “On Veterans Day, we all honor the brave men and women and their families who have served our nation with courage, honor and incredible skill.  They protect our […]

A message from Dr. Steve Kagen to the people of Northeast Wisconsin: If you have not already heard, we received great news last week: the U.S. Navy announced it was awarding a contract to Marinette Marine to build ten new Littoral Combat Ships (LCS). I have had the honor of working on this project with […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 12, 2010   KAGEN,  STUPAK  PLACE  GENTLEMAN’S WAGER   (APPLETON, WI) – For the fourth consecutive year, Congressmen Steve Kagen (D-Appleton) and Bart Stupak (D-Menominee) are renewing their gentleman’s wager on the 104th annual Marinette-Menominee High School football game.  Since 2007, the two federal legislators have celebrated the yearly rite, with […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 11, 2010   DR.  KAGEN  PLEDGES  CONTINUED  SUPPORT  FOR  RETIREES   (APPLETON, WI) –  Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. is continuing his fight to protect all senior citizens and retirees across Northeast Wisconsin by sponsoring new legislation to provide cost-of-living adjustments which are being cut back by government formulas.  In advance of […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 8, 2010     KAGEN  DEMANDS  HALT  TO  RENARD  ISLAND CAUSEWAY  PROJECT   (GREEN BAY, WI) – Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. is calling for a halt to the Renard Island Causeway project.   In a letter to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Inspector General’s Office, Dr. Kagen expressed concerns over […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 30, 2010   KAGEN  STANDS  UP  FOR  PAPERMAKERS  AGAIN   WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. continues to fight to protect our paper jobs in Northeast Wisconsin and across the country. As part of his continued opposition to China’s illegal dumping of paper into America, Dr. Kagen introduced House Resolution […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 29, 2010   KAGEN  CONTINUES  FIGHT  AGAINST  CHEATING  BY  CHINA   WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. voted today to take another step toward leveling the playing field between the United States and China, passing a bill in the House of Representatives to compel China to stop manipulating its currency, […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 25, 2010 KAGEN STATEMENT RECOGNIZING GOLD STAR MOTHER’S DAY APPLETON, W.I.- Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. released the following statement in recognition of Gold Star Mother’s Day this Sunday, September 26: “On behalf of the over 700,000 Northeast Wisconsin residents I have the honor of representing, I want to pay tribute to […]

FORR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 23, 2010                                                                  KAGEN  CALLS  SMALL BUSINESS  ACT  A VICTORY FOR MAIN STREET (WASHINGTON, D.C.)  – Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. is working to bring real help to small businesses in Northeast Wisconsin.  Today, Dr. Kagen applauded passage of the Small Business Jobs and Credit Act.  This measure provides $30 billion to […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 16, 2010                                                                                                         DR.  KAGEN TAKES KAUKAUNA  FAMILY’S  STORY  TO WASHINGTON Kagen urges Commerce Department action against illegal trade practices at hearing   WASHINGTON D.C – Today, Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. fought to protect Wisconsin papermaking jobs and move a step closer to leveling the playing field for American companies against illegal […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 14, 2010       KAGEN, PETRI, KOHL AND FEINGOLD SPONSOR SERVICE ACADEMY DAY (APPLETON, WI) – Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D, along with Congressman Tom Petri and Senators Herb Kohl and Russ Feingold, will convene ‘Academy Day 2010,’ on Saturday, September 25, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Center in Oshkosh.  […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 11, 2010    KAGEN STATEMENT ON ANNIVERSARY OF SEPTEMBER 11 ATTACKS   APPLETON, W.I.- Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D, issued the following statement in commemoration of September 11, 2001:  "On this day we pause to remember all those who have served with courage, honor and incredible skill; all families everywhere, whose daily […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 23, 2010   CONSUMER ALERT: MORE CREDIT CARD PROTECTIONS NOW EFFECTIVE Explanation of rate increases among new rules for credit card companies   APPLETON, WI – Today, Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D., highlighted additional protections that became effective yesterday as a result of the CARD Act.  The new rules protect credit card […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 18, 2010   KAGEN ROUNDS UP BIPARTISAN SUPPORT FOR LCS LETTER TO PRESIDENT OBAMA Kagen gets entire Wisconsin delegation to stand behind Marinette’s bid to build Navy’s Littoral Combat Ship   APPLETON, W.I. – Congressman Steve Kagen, MD was joined today by every Republican and Democrat in the Wisconsin Congressional delegation […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 13, 2010   JOB  SKILLS  WORKSHOPS  ATTRACT  A  VARIETY OF  JOB  SEEKERS   GREEN BAY, WI–Job seekers of all ages and backgrounds gathered at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College today to pick up tips on making themselves more marketable to employers in a competitive job market.  “SearchSmart 2010,” a one-day seminar for […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, August 9, 2010 MEDIA CONTACT Allison Jaslow (202) 225-5665 Kagen Returns from Oversight Mission to Afghanistan   Congressman met with General Petraeus, Inspectors General and Afghan Government Officials WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. joined a Congressional Delegation (CODEL) Oversight Mission to Afghanistan last week. This was the first Congressional […]

FOR PLANNING PURPOSES: July 29, 2010   CONGRESSMAN  KAGEN TO SPONSOR  JOB  SEARCH  WORKSHOPS GREEN BAY, W.I.– Congressman Steve Kagen, MD., in partnership with The Bay Area and Fox Valley Workforce Boards, Fox Valley Technical College, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, is offering a one-day workshop to develop the individual job-search skills and give job seekers […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 2, 2010           KAGEN  HELPS  SAVE  JOBS,  GREEN  BAY  POSTMARK   GREEN BAY, WI-  Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D., working with David Martin, former District Manager for the Lakeland District of the Postal Service, Kagen was able to forestall efforts to move facilities from Green Bay to Oshkosh, and help Green Bay […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:                                                      August 2, 2010   KOHL, KAGEN INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO DESIGNATE THE FOX-WISCONSIN HERITAGE PARKWAY AS A NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA Legislation includes 15 counties throughout Wisconsin in proposed National Heritage Area   WASHINGTON – Last week, Senator Herb Kohl and Congressman Steve Kagen introduced legislation to establish the Fox-Wisconsin Heritage Parkway as a […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 30, 2010          KAGEN SECURES OVER $2.5 MILLION FOR OUTAGAMIE AIRPORT Airport is vital to local economy, supports over $400 million in output annually   WASHINGTON, D.C.- Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. celebrated a huge win for Northeast Wisconisn late last night when the House of Representatives approved a $750,000 investment in […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 30, 2010          KAGEN SCORES A WIN FOR GREEN BAY ECONOMY Downtown Mall demolition gains full approval by the U.S. House of Representatives WASHINGTON, D.C.- Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. celebrated a huge win for the City of Green Bay last night when the House of Representatives approved $1 million  to help […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 29, 2010           KAGEN SUPPORTS INVESTMENT IN BORDER SECURITY, URGES SENATE TO ACT   WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. continues to support efforts to secure our border.  Swift action was taken earlier this week to restore an appropriation for border security, which culminated in House passage of $701 million […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 28, 2010        KAGEN STANDS UP AGAIN FOR WISCONSIN MANUFACTURING JOBS   WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today, Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. took actions necessary to protect our manufacturing industry from the foreign corporations responsible for the loss of millions of American jobs.  Passed by the House, the End the Trade Deficit Act and […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 26, 2010 KAGEN ANNOUNCES OVER $1.7 MILLION FOR GREEN BAY Grants will help City of Green Bay achieve development priorities WASHINGTON, D.C.- Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. continues to work hard to build a better community for all of us. Today, Kagen announced two grants totaling over $1.7 million for the City […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 22, 2010   KAGEN STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF ROD NILSESTEUN WASHINGTON, D.C.- Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. made the following statement regarding the passing of Rod Nilsestuen, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: "Rod was a tremendous public servant, community asset, personal colleague and friend of everyone […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 21, 2010     KAGEN TO WALL STREET: PEOPLE ARE MORE IMPORTANT THAN PROFITS WASHINGTON , D.C.- Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. issued the following statement today after President Obama signed the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: "Today, we have taken a positive step forward by making it official: there will […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 20, 2010        KAGEN JOINS BIPARTISAN EFFORT TO STOP ASIAN CARP Congressman joins CARP Act, supports lawsuit to protect our Great Lakes   WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today, Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. joined a bipartisan effort seeking immediate actions to prevent Asian Carp from invading the Great Lakes and expressed his support for […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 12, 2010      DR. KAGEN ANNOUNCES VICTORY FOR OUR VETERANS Congressman applauds action by VA to care for soldiers with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder   APPLETON, W.I. – Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. hailed today’s announcement by Veterans Administration Secretary Shinseki that the VA will adopt a rule granting presumption of service […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 6, 2010        KAGEN QUESTIONS OBAMA ADMINISTRATION’S DECISION TO SUE ARIZONA APPLETON, WI– Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. issued a statement today in response to the Obama Administration’s decision to bring a lawsuit against the State of Arizona because of their new state law giving local police the authority to detain and […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 29, 2010   KAGEN SMALL BUSINESS AMENDMENT CLEARS ANOTHER HURDLE U.S. Senate votes to consider critical small business legislation   WASHINGTON , DC – Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. is working hard to help small businesses secure access to the credit they need to help rebuild our economy.  Today, the Senate voted […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 28, 2010   KAGEN STATEMENT ON SUPREME COURT DECISION IN SUPPORT OF THE 2ND AMENDMENT   WASHINGTON, D.C.- Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. made the following statement regarding today’s Supreme Court decision on McDonald v. City of Chicago: "The Supreme Court’s decision today to reverse Chicago‘s handgun law confirms our constitutional right […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  June 25, 2010    KAGEN STATEMENT ON WALL STREET REFORM AND CONSUMER PROTECTION CONFERENCE REPORT   WASHINGTON, D.C.- Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. issued the following statement today after a joint House-Senate conference committee completed its work on the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act:  "Earlier today, House and Senate conferees reached […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 24, 2010   DR. KAGEN STANDS UP FOR OUR SENIORS AND VETERANS   WASHINGTON, D.C.- Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. released the following statement in regards to the temporary fix to the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) formula passed today by the House of Representatives: "Last November, I voted to permanently address the […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 24, 2010 KAGEN FIGHTS FOR TRANSPARECY IN OUR ELECTIONS   WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. co-sponsored the DISCLOSE Act that passed the House of Representatives with bi-partisan support today. The DISCLOSE Act will prevent powerful corporate interests from controlling our federal elections. “A recent Supreme Court decision handed over […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 23, 2010   KAGEN SUPPORTS GIVING OIL DISASTER COMMISSION THE POWER IT NEEDS Bill gives subpoena authority to commission investigating BP Oil Disaster   WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today, Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. voted to give the  National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling subpoena authority.  This critical […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 21, 2010   KAGEN, DEPERE FIREFIGHTERS PROMOTE FIRE SAFETY ON FIRST DAY OF SUMMER Event also highlighted new equipment acquired through federal grant   DEPERE, WI- Today, Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. joined DePere Fire Chief Robert Kiser and firefighters at the DePere Fire Station to promote fire safety as summer officially […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 17, 2010   KAGEN SMALL BUSINESS LENDING INITIATIVE MOVES FORWARD Bill to cut taxes, increase access to credit for small business passes House   WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. is working hard to get small businesses access to the credit they need to help rebuild our economy.  Today, the […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 16, 2010   KAGEN PUSHES FOR MORE HELP FOR SMALL BUSINESSES Kagen “Loans for Main Street” amendment passes today   WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. is working hard to create the jobs we need.  Today, the House approved a Kagen sponsored amendment to the Small Business Jobs and Credit Act (H.R. […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 16, 2010    KAGEN APPLAUDS BP DECISION TO BE RESPONSIBLE IN BOTH WORD AND DEED $20 billion account resembles Kagen’s recent legislative effort   WASHIGNTON, D.C.- Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. made the following statement regarding BP’s agreement to fund a $20 billion escrow account to pay claims to people who lost […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 15, 2010   FILING VETERANS CLAIMS NOW EASIER AND FASTER Dr. Kagen highlights new program, simpler forms to speed up claims process   WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. is working hard to ensure that our disabled veterans get the care they deserve.  Today, he highlights important changes to the […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 14, 2010     KAGEN INTRODUCES BILL TO PROTECT TAXPAYERS AND MAKE BP PAY Legislation would direct BP to put $25 billion toward Gulf Coast cleanup   WASHINGTON, D.C- Today, Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. introduced the ‘‘Oil Spill Responsibility Act of 2010,’’ which directs British Petroleum (BP) to set aside $25 […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 11, 2010   KAGEN CELEBRATES GREEN BAY’S OWN JAY DEMERIT Homegrown member of the U.S Men’s Soccer Team to appear in World Cup APPLETON, WI- Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. made the following statement regarding the expected appearance of Green Bay’s own Jay DeMerit in the World Cup tournament in South Africa […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  June 10, 2010     KAGEN ANNOUNCES NEW JOBS FOR WAUPACA Community Loan will allow for expansion, construction of new child care center  WASHINGTON, DC- Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. today announced that Sunny Day Child Care and Preschool in Waupaca has received a guaranteed loan that will allow them to expand their operation […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 7, 2010 KAGEN  VISITS  MARION  BODY  WORKS   MARION, WI- Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. was in Marion last week as part of his listening tour across the northern tier of Wisconsin’s eighth congressional district. Dr. Kagen toured Marion Body Works on Thursday, joined by company presidents Curt Ignacio and Jim Simpson, […]

MEMORIAL  DAY:  CARE  AND REMEMBERANCE Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. APPLETON, W.I.- Last weekend, countless grateful citizens came together at the LZ Lambeau event to offer Wisconsin’s Vietnam War veterans an official Welcome Home.  The Lambeau Field ceremonies were thoughtful and rewarding in every way for those who have served in harms way, for families who […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 25, 2010   KAGEN  CALLS  FOR  END  TO  WASTEFUL  DEFENSE  SPENDING STARTING  WITH  EXTRA  JET  ENGINE  PROGRAM Secretary Gates agrees that extra JSF engine is unnecessary WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. today expressed his opposition to the military’s Extra Engine Program for the Joint Strike Fighter, a program that […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 25, 2010   KAGEN STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT’S MOVE TO PROTECT OUR BORDERS   WASHINGTON, D.C.- Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. made the following statement regarding the President’s request to deploy 1,200 National Guard troops to our border with Mexico: "I commend the President’s decision today to strengthen the defense of our national […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 20, 2010 KAGEN, BIPARTISAN COLLEAGUES SUPPORT DNR REQUEST TO REMOVE GRAY WOLF FROM ENDANGERED SPECIES LIST Kind, Petri, Ryan and Sensenbrenner join Kagen’s letter to Secretary of Interior WASHINGTON, D.C. –  On behalf of all Wisconsin farm families, Congressman Kagen was joined today by Republicans and Democrats in the Wisconsin delegation […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 19, 2010   KAGEN STATEMENT FOLLOWING TODAY’S HEARING ON DEEPWATER HORIZON OIL SPILL WASHINGTON, DC- Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. made the following statement at the conclusion of today’s Transportation and Infrastructure Committee hearing on Deepwater Horizon involving Lamar McKay, President of BP and Steven Newman, President and CEO of Transocean. “Big […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 10, 2010 KAGEN ANNOUNCES OVER $2.5 MILLION FOR KING VETERANS HOME APPLETON, WI — Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. has been working hard for our veterans.  Today, Kagen announced a new grant for nearly $1 million, the latest in a series of investments totaling over $2.5 million, for much needed repairs and […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 10, 2010                                                                                              KAGEN CO-SPONSORS ‘ LOANS FOR MAIN STREET’ BILL Capital Access for Main Street (CAMS) bill will free up loans for small businesses   APPLETON, WI – Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. is working hard to create the jobs we need.  Privately owned businesses are the best creators of new […]

FOR  IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 7, 2010   DENMARK  STUDENT  WILL   SERVE AS  CONGRESSIONAL  PAGE WASHINGTON, D.C.– Denmark’s Kirsten Larson is going to Washington.  Larsen, a junior at Denmark High School, was selected from a pool of secondary school applicants on the basis of academic achievement, aptitude and the sponsorship of Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. “It […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 6, 2010 KAGEN VOTES TO CREATE JOBS, PROMOTE ENERGY CONSERVATION WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. voted to boost the American clean energy economy and create nearly 170,000 jobs nationwide, while also saving American families $9 billion over 10 years through energy conservation.  The Home Star Energy Retrofit Act […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 6, 2010 TRANSPARENCY RECEIVES BIPARTISAN SUPPORT AT BILL HEARING Legislators agree that consumers deserve more transparent health care marketplaces WASHINGTON, DC- Today, Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. testified on behalf of his bill “Transparency in All Health Care Pricing Act of 2010” at a hearing before the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  May 5, 2010     KAGEN STATEMENT ON RETIREMENT OF CONGRESSMAN DAVE OBEY WASHINGTON, D.C.- Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. made the following statement regarding the announcement of Dave Obey’s retirement: “Both our nation and our great State of Wisconsin owe a great debt of gratitude to Chairman Dave Obey, his wife Joan and […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 4, 2010   KAGEN RECOGNIZES NORTHEAST WISCONSIN EDUCATORS FOR THEIR COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE Congressman marks Teacher Appreciation Day in House of Representatives WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today, Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. recognized Greenville Middle School’s Jennifer Koenecke and Green Bay Edison’s Nancie Brennan in the the U.S. House of Representatives. The two teachers […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 4, 2010       RUGLAND JOINS KAGEN IN PROMOTING TRANSPARENCY IN HEALTH CARE PRICING AND QUALITY Walt Rugland to share Wisconsin ideas at hearing on Dr. Kagen’s bill in Washington APPLETON, W.I.—Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. announced today that Walt Rugland will be joining him to testify at a hearing on, “H.R. 4700, […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 3, 2010   DEPERE  STUDENT  WINS  KAGEN  ART  COMPETITION   GREEN BAY, WI– DePere High School’s Brittany Wolske was named the winner of Congressman Kagen’s competition to select the 8th District entry to the 30th Annual Congressional Art Contest in Washington, D.C on April 29.   Wolske, a junior, earned the award […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 30, 2010   KAGEN, REALTORS PRAISE HOMEBUYER TAX CREDIT Incentive to buy helped thousands of Northeast Wisconsin families into homes GREEN BAY, W.I.- Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. highlighted the overwhelming success of the homebuyer tax credit today as we reached the deadline for the popular incentive.  Across Northeast Wisconsin, realtors credit […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 30, 2010   KAGEN SECURES HEARING FOR TRANSPARENCY BILL Legislation intends to increase competition in health care marketplace APPLETON, W.I.- Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. announces that the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health will hold a legislative hearing on “H.R. 4700, the Transparency in All Health Care Pricing Act of 2010.”  […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 29, 2010   KAGEN APPLAUDS DEPT. OF COMMERCE ACTION AGAINST PAPER DUMPING Decision cracks down on illegal Chinese and Indonesian coated paper imports WASHINGTON D.C.- Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. released the following statement upon the announcement that Department of Commerce’s affirmative preliminary determinations in the antidumping duty (AD) investigation on imports […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 28, 2010 KAGEN CRACKS DOWN ON WASTE, FRAUD AND ABUSE Bipartisan bills target wasteful and improper spending of hard-earned tax dollars WASHINGTON, D.C.- Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. is fighting to protect our tax dollars by cracking down on waste, fraud, and abuse in government programs. Today, Dr. Kagen voted for the […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 27, 2010 KAGEN RECOGNIZES NORTHEAST WISCONSIN BUSINESS EXCELLENCE Northeast Wisconsin continues to lead the way, creating quality affordable products   WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Steve Kagen. M.D. recognizes Eighth Congressional District winners of the annual Wisconsin Procurement Institute Governor’s Federal Contractor Award. Two out of the five firms receiving this year’s […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  April 21, 2010   KAGEN, HOUSE AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE HOLD FIRST HEARING ON 2012 FARM BILL   WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Steve Kagen, MD participated in the House Agriculture Committee hearing held to discuss U.S. agriculture policy in advance of the 2012 Farm Bill with U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack. “Today’s […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  April 21, 2010      KAGEN SUPPORTS VETERANS AND THEIR CAREGIVERS Bill strengthens health services for veterans and gives new support to the families that care for them WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. is working hard to build a better future for our veterans and their families. Today, Dr. Kagen voted for the […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  April 20, 2010        KAGEN ANNOUNCES $73.6 MILLION FOR MARINETTE MARINE CORP. Contract funded by Recovery Act is awarded for construction of fisheries survey vessel GREEN BAY, WI- U.S. Congressmen Steve Kagen, M.D. celebrates the continued success of Marinette Marine Corporation and announces the reward of a $73.6 million contract from the […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  April 20, 2010                            KAGEN MARKS EQUAL PAY DAY Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act was historic step for women   APPLETON, WI- Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. made the following statement in recognition of  Equal Pay Day today. “Forty-seven years ago President Kennedy signed the Equal Pay Act into law,” said Kagen.  “And […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  April 19, 2010 SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS OFFICIALLY NOTIFIED OF TAX CREDITS   Up to 88,970 Wisconsin businesses are eligible for significant tax credit   APPLETON, WI- Congresswoman Steve Kagen, MD reports today that thousands of Wisconsin businesses will soon receive official notification that they are eligible for significant tax credits to lower […]

FOR PLANNING PURPOSES: April 16, 2010   KAGEN  TO  SPONSOR  SMALL BUSINESS  GROWTH  SEMINAR APPLETON, WI – Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D, will sponsor a one-day seminar on growing and developing small business on Friday, May 7 at the  Richard & Margot Warch Campus Center at Lawrence University. Government Contracting and Financing for Small Business will […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  April 16, 2010       KAGEN: WE STILL HAVE MORE CROOKS TO CATCH APPLETON, WI- Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. issued the following statement in response to the charges filed by the Securities and Exchange Commission today against Goldman Sachs for misleading and defrauding investors in selling a financial product based on subprime mortgages. […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  April 14, 2010   KAGEN MEETS WITH U.S. TRADE REP.  RON KIRK TO DEFEND   WISCONSIN‘S DAIRY INDUSTRY WASHINGTON, D.C.- Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D., the only Wisconsin member of the House Agriculture Committee, met today with United State Trade Representative Ambassador Ron Kirk to discuss critical trade issues facing Wisconsin‘s dairy industry.  The meeting […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  April 13, 2010         KAGEN APPLAUDS CRITICAL STEP FORWARD FOR VETERANS CLINIC Request for contract bids moves Milo C. Huempfner Clinic closer to construction WASHINGTON, D.C.- Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. is proud to announce yet another step toward giving veterans in Brown County the health care benefits they have earned closer to […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  April 12, 2010       KAGEN CONGRATULATES CHERRY BLOSSOM QUEEN FROM APPLETON APPLETON, WI- Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. released the following statement of congratulations regarding Appleton’s own Margot Pfefferle being named the United States Cherry Blossom Queen. “The nation really lucked out when Appleton’s own Margot Pfefferle got crowned as this year’s Cherry […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  March 30, 2010   DR.  KAGEN:  THIS  IS  AN  HISTORIC  INVESTMENT  IN  EDUCATION AND  A  VICTORY  FOR  ALL  STUDENTS  AND  THEIR  FAMILIES Subsidies to banks come to an end, providing $68 billion to educate our children and pay off our national debt APPLETON, WI – Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. continues to push […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 23, 2010 DR. KAGEN ON HEALTH CARE BILL BECOMING LAW WASHINGTON, D.C.- Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. released the following statement after being with President Obama at the White House for the signing of our nation’s new health care law, which begins to end discrimination in health care. " Wisconsin families can […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 21, 2010   DR. KAGEN: PASSAGE OF HEALTH CARE REFORM BILL GIVES AMERICANS PEACE OF MIND ONCE AGAIN   WASHINGTON, D.C.- Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. made a historic vote this evening to begin to fix what is broken in our health care system and improve on what we already have.  The […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 22, 2010      KAGEN STANDS UP FOR VETERANS AGAIN Votes today will help veterans with disability payments, provide protection from home foreclosure WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. is working hard to build better future for our veterans and their families. Today, two bills passed the U.S. House of Representatives with bipartisan […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  March 20, 2010   DR. KAGEN PUTS PATIENTS FIRST, ANNOUNCES SUPPORT FOR BETTER HEALTH CARE FOR ALL OF US   WASHINGTON, D.C.- Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. today announced his support for the new health care reform bill.  Key to his announcement today was language that Dr. Kagen fought to be included in […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 12, 2010 KAGEN   INVITES  STUDENTS  TO  PARTICIPATE IN CONGRESSIONAL  ART  COMPETITION GREEN BAY, WI- Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. invites high school students from across Northeast Wisconsin to submit their work to the 30th Annual Congressional Art Competition. Entries must be submitted no later than April 15, 2010 and selection of the […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 10, 2010 KAGEN APPLAUDS BAN ON FOR-PROFIT EARMARKS WASHINGTON, DC- Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. released the following statement in regards to today’s announcement by the House Appropriations Committee. “I applaud Chairman Obey’s efforts to improve the way in which the federal government solves problems.  Today’s decision will further reduce the influence […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 10, 2010     KAGEN CONGRATULATES APPLETON VETERAN ETHEL SHEFFLER Sheffler Awarded Congressional Gold Medal for World War II Service WASHINGTON, DC- Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. released the following statement regarding the award of Congressional Gold Medal to Appleton veteran Ethel Sheffler along with other Woman Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs).  “Today is not […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  March 4, 2010   KAGEN VOTES TO HELP BUSINESSES CREATE JOBS HIRE Act also releases funds allocated for critical transportation projects in our communities WASHINGTON, D.C.- Congressman Steve Kagen, MD continues to work hard to help businesses create the jobs we need.  Today, Dr. Kagen voted for the bipartisan jobs bill – […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 2, 2010 KAGEN  HAILS  DECISION AGAINST  ILLEGAL  IMPORTED  PAPER WASHINGTON D.C.- Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. released the following statement commending the U.S. International Trade Commission’s decision to impose tariffs on paper being imported from China and Indonesia. "This is a great day for Appleton Coated and for the goal of establishing […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 25, 2010 DR. KAGEN  INTRODUCES  BILL  TO  FIX  WHAT‘S  BROKEN IN  HEALTH  CARE  Legislation puts patients first, increases competition in health care marketplace WASHINGTON, D.C.-  Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. introduced new legislation today that would create a transparent and highly competitive medical marketplace.  The “Transparency in All Health Care Pricing Act […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 24, 2010       KAGEN  PUTS  PATIENTS  FIRST: VOTES  TO  END  PRICE  GOUGING  BY  WALL  STREET Health Insurance Industry Fair Competition Act levels the playing field    WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. voted to bring an end to the special protections and antitrust exemptions for Wall Street run […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  February 22, 2010   KAGEN  PRAISES  NEW  CREDIT  CARD  CONSUMER  PROTECTIONS CARD Act begins to level the playing field for consumers APPLETON, WI – Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D., today praised the implementation of the CARD Act, which protects consumers by banning unfair credit card interest rate hikes and forbids abusive fees and […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 19, 2010 KAGEN  HAILS  $3 BILLION CONTRACT AWARDED TO OSHKOSH   APPLETON , WI– Congressman Steve Kagen, MD released the following statement following today’s news that Oshkosh Corporation was awarded a contract totalling over $3 billion for production of Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV).  “I’m honored to be playing an […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 19, 2010 CONGRESSMAN KAGEN STANDS UP TO WALL STREET–AGAIN ( APPLETON, WI)  – Dr. Steve Kagen released the following statement this morning regarding record insurance company profits: "Outrageous.  Wall Street health insurance corporations made record profits this year by laying off their workers and picking the pockets of my patients." "Everywhere I go […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 5, 2010 KAGEN   DELIVERS   FOR   MARINETTE   COUNTY Contract signing marks thousands of sustained jobs for Marinette County MARINETTE, WI- U.S. Congressmen Steve Kagen, M.D. today participated in the contract signing to construct the Alaska Region Research Vessel.  Made possible through funds in the American Recovery and Reinvestment […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 5, 2010   KAGEN HELPS SECURE INVESTMENT IN WISCONSIN’S FUTURE   Over $4.7 million in grants target prevention and wellness in Wisconsin communities APPLETON, WI- Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. is working toward a better future for all of us.  Kagen applauded the announcement today of over $4.7 million in grants awarded […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  February 4, 2010 KAGEN  VOTES  TO  CONTROL  GOVERNMENT  SPENDING WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. voted today, as he has done eight previous times, to control government spending.  Kagen supported the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act, which requires Congress to pay for all programs with savings elsewhere in the budget. “Our federal government […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  February 3, 2010      KAGEN: "WE WANT OUR MONEY BACK" WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. continues his fight against Wall Street speculators.  Today, after hearing that AIG executives might continue to loot our Treasury by taking taxpayer money home, Dr. Kagen declared, "We want our money back, and we are coming […]

FOR  IMMEDIATE  RELEASE:                     January 28, 2010   KAGEN  URGES  U.S.  SENATE  TO  MAKE  FISCAL  RESPONSIBILITY A  PRIORITY   APPLETON- WI – Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D., being committed to fiscal responsibility, co-sponsored and voted for the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act in 2009, which would require Congress find a way to pay for any legislation by either raising […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 27, 2010     KAGEN STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT OBAMA’S STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS APPLETON, WI- Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D., released the following statement tonight after President Obama delivered his State of the Union Address. "Understanding that Wisconsin still needs help to recover from economic crisis, I was proud to hear President Obama […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 21, 2010 KAGEN STANDS UP TO WALL STREET AGAIN WASHINGTON, D.C.- Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. released the following statement in regard to the Supreme Court decision today. "I have been listening to my friends and neighbors across Northeast Wisconsin, and I totally agree with them when they say that powerful Wall […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 21, 2010       KAGEN ANNOUNCES $2.5 MILLION FOR FOREST COUNTY Department of Energy grant invests in renewable energy infrastructure, creates jobs WASHINGTON, DC— Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. announced $2.5 million today from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to support the Forest County Potowatomi Tribe’s proposal to implement an integrated renewable […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 20, 2010 KAGEN CO-SPONSORS BIPARTISAN BILL TO SPUR AID FOR HAITI Legislation encourages charitable giving, rewards contributions with 2009 tax deduction WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. continues to work hard to aid those affected by the disastrous earthquake in Haiti last week. In addition to his efforts to unite […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 18, 2010 KAGEN CONTINUES FIGHT TO BRING ADOPTED HAITIANS HOME TO NORTHEAST WISCONSIN Congressman is working closely with White House, Departments of State and Homeland Security to help unite children with their families APPLETON, WI- Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. continues to work diligently to bring adopted children trapped in Haiti home […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 16, 2010 KAGEN TAKES ACTION TO BRING ADOPTED HAITIANS HOME TO THEIR FAMILIES Congressman urges Departments of State and Homeland Security to help evacuate adopted children of Northeast Wisconsin families APPLETON, W.I- Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. is working diligently to bring adopted children trapped in Haiti home to their parents in […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 12, 2010 KAGEN  TAKES  BOLD  ACTIONS  TO  BOOST  OUR  ECONOMY INTRODUCES  NEW  JOBS  TAX  CREDIT  LEGISLATION New  Bill  Would  Create  4.7  Million  Private  Sector  Jobs  in  2010 – 2011 DEPERE, WI –  Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D., is working hard to help small business owners on Main Street to create the jobs […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 2, 2010   KAGEN  APPLAUDS  ITC  RULING  AGAINST  ILLEGAL  CHINESE  STEEL  IMPORTS (APPLETON, WI)  Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. released the following statement commending the U.S. International Trade Commission’s unanimous ruling this week to impose tariffs on steel pipe imports from China. "2010 started out on the right note," Congressman Kagen said […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 31, 2009   KAGEN  CALLS  FOR  ACTION  ON  FORCED  REPATRIATION  OF  4,300  HMONG  TO  LAOS (APPLETON, WI) – Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. released the following statement regarding the forceful relocation of 4,300 Hmong from Thailand to Laos. "The Hmong people have a proud 4,000-year old cultural history, and a generation ago they served […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 24, 2009   KAGEN APPLAUDS SENATE FOR TAKING A POSITIVE STEP FORWARD ON HEALTH CARE (APPLETON, WI)  Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. congratulates the United States Senate on their passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, moving America one step closer to meaningful health care reform. “On this Christmas Eve, […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:                                                                                                           December 17, 2009 KAGEN  PRAISES  RELIEF  TO  DAIRY  PRODUCERS (APPLETON, WI)  Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. is protecting Wisconsin’s dairy farm families as further action is taken to put our economy on the road to recovery.  Kagen applauded the announcement today by U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack of the new Dairy Economic Loss […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:                                                                                                           December 11, 2009 KAGEN  VOTES  TO  CLEAN  UP  FINANCIAL  SYSTEMPROTECTING  FAMILIES  IN  NORTHEAST  WISCONSIN (WASHINGTON, DC)  Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. is working hard to rewrite our financial regulations to prevent the careless behavior that caused our current economic situation.  Kagen voted for the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, a comprehensive […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:        December 10, 2009 KAGEN  SECURES  OVER  $5 MILLION  FOR  NORTHEAST  WISCONSIN (WASHINGTON, DC)  Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. is working hard to invest our hard-earned tax dollars right here at home.  Kagen voted for the Omnibus Appropriations Act which provides short term help for the hardest hit Americans during this economic crisis, […]

KAGEN  VOTES  TO  CUT  TAXESFOR  SMALL  BUSINESSES  AND  PROPERTY  OWNERS (WASHINGTON, DC)   Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. is cutting your taxes and taking the necessary steps to put our economy on the road to recovery.  Kagen voted for the Tax Extenders Act of 2009 today, which will provide property tax relief to 30 million families nationwide. […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:        December 3, 2009 KAGEN  SAYS  WALL  STREET  MUST  HELP  OUT  MAIN  STREET (WASHINGTON, DC)  Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. is going after Wall Street speculators and making them pay their fair share of our economic recovery.  Kagen today announced the “Let Wall Street Pay for the Restoration of Main Street Act of […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:        December 2, 2009 LOCATION  FOR  NEW  VETERANS  CLINIC  IN  GREEN  BAY  ANNOUNCED Clinic will serve approximately 20,000 veterans and have at least 250 people on staff (GREEN BAY, WI)  Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. and Mayor Jim Schmitt are proud to announce the location for the new Milo C. Huempfner Department of […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:        November 19, 2009 Contact:  Jake Rubin(202) 225-5665 KAGEN  FIXES  MEDICARE  REIMBURSEMENT  RATE  TO  PUT  PATIENTS  FIRST (WASHINGTON, DC)  Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. is putting patients first, just as he has done for more than thirty years as a physician.  Kagen voted for the Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act which will prevent […]

Honoring Our Veterans – Today and Everyday By Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. On Veterans Day, we honor our brave men and women who have served this nation.  I hope you will join me in thanking our soldiers, past and present, for their service.  They have our backs and we will always have theirs.  I am […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:                                                                                               November 7, 2009 Contact:  Jake Rubin(202) 225-5665 KAGEN  VOTES  TO  PROTECT  OUR  FAMILIES  AND  GUARANTEE  ACCESS  TO  AFFORDABLE  CARE  FOR  ALL  OF  US (WASHINGTON, DC)  Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. is working hard to guarantee access to affordable health care for all of us.  Dr. Kagen voted tonight for Affordable Health Care for […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:        November 5, 2009 Contact:  Jake Rubin(202) 225-5665 KAGEN  VOTES  TO  REDUCE  TAXES  AND  BOOST  NEW  HOME  SALES (WASHINGTON, DC) Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. continued to take action to put our economy on the road to recovery.  Today, Kagen voted to extend the homebuyers’ tax credit to almost everyone, reduce taxes for […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:        November 5, 2009 Contact:  Jake Rubin(202) 225-5665 KAGEN:  MEDICAL  MALPRACTICE  REFORM  IS  IN  THE  NEW  BILL (WASHINGTON, DC)  Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. says the Affordable Health Care for America Act takes critical steps to fixing America’s broken medical malpractice system.  The bill sets up pilot projects to find the right balance […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:        November 4, 2009 Contact:  Jake Rubin(202) 225-5665 KAGEN  WORKS  TO  SAVE  GREEN  BAY  POST  OFFICES (WASHINGTON, DC)  Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. is working hard to save the Green Bay Post offices and the jobs they create which support our communities and hard working families.  Kagen was pleased to learn that postal […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:November 3, 2009 Contact:  Jake Rubin (202) 225-5665 NEW  HEALTH  CARE  REFORM  ACT  WILL  PROVIDE  IMMEDIATE  BENEFITS (WASHINGTON, DC)  Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. said the Affordable Health Care for America Act will have immediate benefits for families and individuals in Northeast Wisconsin.  Leadership in the House of Representatives said they are moving toward […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:November 2, 2009 Contact:  Jake Rubin(202) 225-5665 KAGEN  HEARS  FROM  CONSTITUENTS  WHO  WILL  BE   HELPED  BY  NEW  HEALTH  CARE  REFORM  BILL (GREEN BAY, WI) Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D is working hard to ensure that the Affordable Health Care for America Act addresses the needs of families in Northeast Wisconsin. “The winning ideas in […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:October 29, 2009 Contact:  Jake Rubin(202) 225-5665 KAGEN  VOTES  TO  HELP  SMALL  BUSINESS  CREATE  JOBS (WASHINGTON, DC) Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. is working hard to give small businesses access to the loans and investment dollars they need to expand and grow. Kagen voted for The Small Business Financing and Investment Act today.  By […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:                                                                                                           October 29, 2009 Contact:  Jake Rubin(202) 225-5665 KAGEN  CALLS  LEGISLATION  A  HUGE  STEP  TOWARDS  GUARANTEEING  ACCESS  TO  AFFORDABLE  CARE  FOR  ALL  OF  US (WASHINGTON, DC)  Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. welcomed the Affordable Health Care for America Act, the latest version of health care reform legislation that was filed today. “I am working […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:        October 29, 2009 Contact:  Jake Rubin(202) 225-5665 KAGEN  HONORS  NICKOLAS  MUELLER (WASHINGTON, DC)  Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. honored Nickolas Mueller on the House floor today.  Mueller, a Sergeant in the U.S. Army from Little Chute, WI, was killed Monday in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan.  Kagen said: “It is with profound […]

Contact:  Jake Rubin(202) 225-5665 Congressman  Steve  Kagen’s  Statement  On  The  Passing  of  The  Honorable  Jay  Johnson “Jay Johnson was a kind and gentle friend to everyone in Northeast Wisconsin.” (APPLETON, WI)  Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. is deeply saddened by the sudden passing of former Congressman Jay Johnson. “Jay Johnson was a kind and gentle friend […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:        October 8, 2009 Contact:  Jake Rubin(202) 225-5665 KAGEN  MAKES  IT  EASIER  FOR  VETERANS  TO  BUY  THEIR  FIRST  HOMES (WASHINGTON, DC)  Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. is building a better future for our veterans and their families.  Today, Congress passed the Service Members Home Ownership Tax Act of 2009 (H.R.3590) which included a […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:        October 7, 2009 Contact:  Jake Rubin(202) 225-5665 KAGEN  PROVIDES  AID  TO  DAIRY  FARMERS (WASHINGTON, DC)  Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. is protecting Wisconsin’s dairy industry and our farm families.  Kagen played an active role in shaping the Conference Report on the Agriculture Appropriations Bill which passed today.  This bill includes aid to […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:                                                                                               October 5, 2009 Contact:  Jake Rubin(202) 225-5665 KAGEN CALLS SUSPENDED ENROLLEMENT IN BADGERCARE PLUSFURTHER EVIDENCE OF THE NEED FOR HEALTH CARE REFORM (APPLETON, WI)  Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. says people in Wisconsin and throughout the nation need health care reform now more than ever.  Governor Jim Doyle announced today that Wisconsin will […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:                                                                                                           September 24, 2009 Contact:  Jake Rubin(202) 225-5665 KAGEN  IS  INVESTING  OUR  TAX  DOLLARS  IN  NORTHEAST  WISCONSIN USDA grants for energy projects and Recovery Act grants from HUD to support job growth (WASHINGTON, DC)  Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. is investing our tax dollars in Northeast Wisconsin putting us on the road to energy […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:        September 23, 2009 Contact:  Jake Rubin(202) 225-5665 KAGEN  VOTES  TO  EXTEND  UNEMPLOYMENT  BENEFITS (WASHINGTON, DC)  Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. is working hard for those most in need while taking action to put our economy on the road to recovery.  Kagen voted for the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009 which will […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:        September 17, 2009 Contact:  Jake Rubin(202) 225-5665 KAGEN  JOINS  PETRI  TO  MAKE  COLLEGE  MORE  AFFORDABLE (WASHINGTON, DC)  Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. is building a better future for all of us.  Kagen voted for the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act which will make college more accessible by transforming the way our […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:        September 17, 2009 Contact:  Jake Rubin(202) 225-5665 KAGEN,  STUPAK  ADVOCATE  FOR  MARINETTE  MARINE  ASNAVY  RESTRUCTURES  LCS  PROGRAM (WASHINGTON, DC)  U.S. Congressmen Steve Kagen, M.D. (D-Appleton) and Bart Stupak (D-Menominee) announced they are continuing to advocate on behalf of Marinette Marine as the United States Navy works to restructure its Littoral Combat […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:September 15, 2009 Contact:  Jake Rubin(202) 225-5665 KAGEN  PROVIDES  VETERANS  WITH  EDUCATION  OPPORTUNITIES  THROUGH  THE  21st  CENTURY  GI  BILL (GREEN BAY, WI)   Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. met with a group of veterans who are attending college on the 21st Century GI Bill.  The Congressman discussed their experience in the military and what a […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:        September 11, 2009 Contact:  Jake Rubin(202) 225-5665 KAGEN  SAYS  SEPTEMBER  11th  IS  A  DAY  FOR  UNITY (APPLETON, WI)  Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. said: “On this day eight years ago, our collective consciousness was shattered when a global war brought its cruel brand of violence to our doorstep. Today, we should reflect […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:        September 10, 2009 Contact:  Jake Rubin(202) 225-5665 KAGEN  URGES  WISCONSIN  FARMERS  TO  APPLY  FOR  THEU.S.D.A.  ADVISORY  COMMITTEE  FOR  BEGINNING  FARMERS  AND  RANCHERS Nominations for individuals being accepted through October 5 (WASHINGTON, D.C.)  Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. is fighting for Wisconsin’s agricultural community and urges Wisconsin farmers to apply for the Advisory […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 2, 2009 Contact:  Jake Rubin(202) 225-5665 APPLETON  TO  RECEIVE  $689,800  IN  GREEN  ENERGY  FUNDS (APPLETON, WI) – Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. is proud to announce that the City of Appleton will receive funding through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to promote energy efficiency.  Through provisions of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation […]

FOR PLANNING PURPOSES:August 31, 2009 Contact:  Jake Rubin(202) 225-5665 KAGEN  TO  HOLD  HEALTH  CARE  LISTENING  SESSION  IN  APPLETON (APPLETON, WI)  Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. will hold another public listening session to discuss the health care reform legislation currently making its way through Congress. Thursday, September 3, 2009 7:00 – 8:30 PM Appleton North High School5000 […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:August 28, 2009 Contact:  Jake Rubin(202) 225-5665 NORTHEAST  WISCONSIN  SCHOOLS  TO  RECEIVE  OVER  $37 MILLION  THROUGH  THE  RECOVERY  ACT (APPLETON, WI)  Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. is proud to announce that school districts in Northeast Wisconsin will receive $37,450,513 in funding through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.  The funds were allocated for three […]

FOR PLANNING PURPOSES:August 26, 2009 Contact:  Jake Rubin(202) 225-5665 KAGEN  TO  HOLD  HEALTH  CARE  LISTENING  SESSION  IN  GREEN  BAY (GREEN BAY, WI)  Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. will continue his public listening sessions to discuss the health care reform legislation currently making its way through Congress. Monday, August 31st, 2009 7:00 – 8:30 PM Green Bay […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:        August 20, 2009 Contact:  Jake Rubin(202) 225-5665 KAGEN  ANNOUNCES  RECOVERY  ACT  FUNDS  FOR  GREEN  BAY (GREEN BAY, WI)  Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. is proud to announce that the City of Green Bay Transit System will receive $ 2,900,000 through the Recovery Act. “I am working hard to bring our tax dollars […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:        August 18, 2009 Contact:  Jake Rubin(202) 225-5665 KAGEN  ANNOUNCES  MORE  RECOVERY  ACT  FUNDING  FOR  WISCONSIN Funds Will Help Restore Natural Resources and Enhance Public Safety and Health (APPLETON, WI)  Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. is investing our tax dollars here at home in the industries that have been the backbone of our […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:        August 18, 2009 Contact:  Jake Rubin(202) 225-5665 KAGEN  IS  PROTECTING  SENIORS (APPLETON, WI)  Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. is keeping our seniors healthy as we reform our health care system.  Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) approved the extension of SeniorCare in Wisconsin.  SeniorCare, which will continue to provide […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:        August 11, 2009 Contact:  Jake Rubin(202) 225-5665 KAGEN  APPLAUDS  RECOVERY  ACT  FUNDS  FOR  IMPROVING  OUR  COMMUNITIES (APPLETON, WI)  Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. says we are investing in Northeast Wisconsin to improve our communities and jump start local economies. $12.1 million in Recovery Act funds were announced today for community development projects […]

FOR PLANNING PURPOSES:August 5, 2009 KAGEN  HEALTH  CARE  LISTENING  SESSION  IN  KEWAUNEE (APPLETON, WI)  Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. has been holding public listening sessions throughout Northeast Wisconsin to discuss the health care reform legislation currently making its way through Congress. The following listening session is scheduled: Thursday, August 6 10:30 AM Kewaunee Grade School Gymnasium921 […]

FOR PLANNING PURPOSES:July 31, 2009 Contact: Larry Abitz(920) 380-0061 KAGEN  HEALTH  CARE  LISTENING  SESSIONS  IN  MARINETTE AND  OCONTO (APPLETON, WI)  Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. will be holding public listening sessions throughout Northeast Wisconsin to discuss the health care reform legislation currently making its way through Congress. “This is still a work in progress, but with […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:July 31, 2009 Contact: Jake Rubin(202) 225-5665 KAGEN  SECURES  HELP FOR DAIRY FARMERS President Obama to raise dairy support prices (WASHINGTON, D.C.)  Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D is bringing relief to struggling dairy farmers across Wisconsin through his efforts to raise commodity prices.  U.S Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, following multiple communications from Kagen […]

Kagen To Hold Listening Sessions on Health Care Reform Bill  Green Bay on August 3rd, Appleton on August 4th (APPLETON, WI)  Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. will be holding public listening sessions throughout Northeast Wisconsin to discuss the health care reform legislation currently making its way through Congress. “This is still a work in progress, but […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:        July 30, 2009 Contact:  Jake Rubin(202) 225-5665 KAGEN  AND  STUPAK  SECURE  FUNDS  FOR  RESEARCH  IN  MARINETTE (WASHINGTON, D.C.)  Congressmen Steve Kagen, M.D (WI-8) and Bart Stupak (MI-1) secured $4,000,000 in the recently passed The Defense Appropriations Act for Bow Lifting Body ship configuration research at Marinette Marine.  This project is estimated […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:July 30, 2009 Contact:  Jake Rubin(202) 225-5665  CONGRESSMAN  KAGEN  WELCOMES  FUNDING  FOR  WORKER  EDUCATION  AND  TRAINING (APPLETON, WI) Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. welcomed the release of funds from the American Recovery & Investment Act that will help displaced working people in northeast Wisconsin. Grants totaling $3,974,709, including $1,821,617 available under the Recovery  Act, […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:        July 30, 2009 Contact:  Jake Rubin(202) 225-5665 KAGEN  SAYS  HEALTH  CARE  BILL  KEEPS  GETTING  BETTER (WASHINGTON, D.C.)  Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. says the health care reform legislation currently making its way through Congress is getting better with each new draft.  The House Energy and Commerce Committee resumed their mark-up of the […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:        July 29, 2009 Contact:  Jake Rubin(202) 225-5665 KAGEN  WELCOMES  RECOVERY  ACT  FUNDING  FOR  LAW  ENFORCEMENT Lac Du Flambeau, Menominee and Wabeno to receive officers and funding (WASHINGTON, D.C.)  Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. is bringing our tax dollars back to Wisconsin – creating jobs through putting cops on the street.  Earlier today, […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:        July 28, 2009 Contact:  Jake Rubin(202) 225-5665 KAGEN:  SENIORS  WIN  WITH  HEALTH  CARE  REFORMS (WASHINGTON, DC)  Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. is protecting seniors in Northeast Wisconsin in his efforts to reform our health care delivery system. “We are strengthening Medicare by ending all copayments and deductibles for prevention services, and we […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:        July 27, 2009 Contact:  Jake Rubin(202) 225-5665 KAGEN:  REFORMING  HEALTH  CARE  WILL  HELP  ECONOMY  RECOVERY (WASHINGTON, DC)  Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. says reforming our health care system will help small businesses create jobs.  Kagen cites a recent report from The Council of Economic Advisers that says the House and Senate legislation […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:        July 24, 2009 Contact:  Jake Rubin(202) 225-5665 KAGEN  APPLAUDS  RECOVERY  ACT  FUNDING  FOR  APPLETON (APPLETON, WI)  Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. is proud to announce that the U.S. Department of Transportation will give the City of Appleton a $1,477,900 grant through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The money is for the […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:         July 23, 2009 Contact:  Jake Rubin (202) 225-5665 KAGEN  TOUTS  REPORT  SAYING  FARMS  WILL  BENEFIT  FROM  ENERGY  LEGISLATION (WASHINGTON, D.C.)  Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. says Wisconsin’s farms will be a part of our energy independent future.  Kagen welcomed the testimony of U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack yesterday before the Senate Agriculture […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 23, 2009 CONTACT: Jake Rubin (202) 225-5665 KAGEN:  SMALL  BUSINESS  WILL  BE  ABLE  TO  REDUCE  THEIR  COSTS FOR  HEALTH  CARE (WASHINGTON, DC)  Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. spoke on the House floor today to say that reforming our health care system will stimulate our economy at the greatest time of need.  Kagen […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:         July 22, 2009 Contact:  Jake Rubin (202) 225-5665 KAGEN  IS  COMMITTED  TO  FISCAL  RESPONSIBILITY (WASHINGTON, DC)  Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. today voted to enforce fiscal responsibility.  Kagen supported the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act which requires Congress to write into each piece of legislation how they will pay for it. “The federal […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:        July 21, 2009 Contact:  Jake Rubin(202) 225-5665 KAGEN:  HEALTH  CARE  BILL  WILL  INCREASE  COVERAGE 375,000 people in Wisconsin will gain health care coverage by 2019 (WASHINGTON, DC)  Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. says the proposed health care legislation will take us closer to our goal of guaranteeing access to affordable care for […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:        July 20, 2009 Contact:  Jake Rubin(202) 225-5665 CONGRESSMAN  KAGEN’S  STATEMENT  AT  FORESTRY  FIELD  HEARING “The forests of Northeast Wisconsin have the potential to meet our nation’s needs for renewable energy.” (APPLETON, WI)  Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. today welcomed the House Committee on Agriculture Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition & Forestry […]