Honorable Steve Kagen, M.D.

Wisconsin's former 8th District Representative

January 4, 2007 to December 22, 2010

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Press Releases

Kagen Statement on Veterans Day

Posted on Nov 12, 2010

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 […]

Kagen, Stupak Place Gentleman’s Wager

Posted on Oct 13, 2010

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 […]

Kagen Pledges Continued Support for Retirees

Posted on Oct 11, 2010

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 […]

Kagen Demands Halt to Renard Island Causeway Project

Posted on Oct 9, 2010

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 […]

Kagen Stands Up for Papermakers Again

Posted on Oct 1, 2010

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 […]

Kagen Continues Fight Against Cheating by China

Posted on Sep 30, 2010

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, […]

Kagen Statement Recognizing Gold Star Mother’s Day

Posted on Sep 26, 2010

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 […]

Kagen Calls Small Business Act a Victory for Main Street

Posted on Sep 23, 2010

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 […]

Dr. Kagen Takes Kaukauna Family’s Story to Washington

Posted on Sep 16, 2010

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 […]

Kagen, Petri, Kohl and Feingold Sponsor Service Academy Day

Posted on Sep 14, 2010

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.  […]

Kagen Statement On Anniversary of September 11 Attacks

Posted on Sep 11, 2010

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 […]

Consumer Alert: More Credit Card Protections Now Effective

Posted on Aug 23, 2010

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 […]

Kagen Rounds Up Bipartisan Support for LCS Letter to President Obama

Posted on Aug 18, 2010

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 […]

Jobs Skills Workshops Attract a Variety of Job Seekers

Posted on Aug 13, 2010

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 […]

Kagen Returns from Oversight Mission to Afghanistan

Posted on Aug 9, 2010

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 […]

Congressman Kagen to Sponsor Job Search Workshops

Posted on Aug 8, 2010

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 […]

Kagen Helps Save Jobs, Green Bay Postmark

Posted on Aug 2, 2010

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 […]

Kohl, Kagen Introduce Legislation to Designate the Fox-Wisconsin Heritage Parkway as a National Heritage Area

Posted on Aug 2, 2010

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 […]

Kagen Secures Over $2.5 Million for Outagamie Airport

Posted on Jul 30, 2010

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 […]

Kagen Scores a Win for Green Bay Economy

Posted on Jul 30, 2010

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 […]

Kagen Supports Investment in Border Security, Urges Senate to Act

Posted on Jul 29, 2010

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 […]

Kagen Stands Up for Wisconsin Manufacturing Jobs

Posted on Jul 29, 2010

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 […]

Kagen Announces Over $1.7 Million for Green Bay

Posted on Jul 26, 2010

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 […]

Kagen Statement on the Passing of Rod Nilsesteun

Posted on Jul 22, 2010

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 […]

Kagen to Wall Street: People are More Important Than Profits

Posted on Jul 21, 2010

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 […]

Kagen Joins Bipartisan Effort to Stop Asian Carp

Posted on Jul 20, 2010

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 […]

Kagen Announces Victory for Our Veterans

Posted on Jul 12, 2010

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 […]

Kagen Questions Obama Administration’s Decision to Sue Arizona

Posted on Jul 6, 2010

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 […]

Kagen Small Business Amendment Clears Another Hurdle

Posted on Jun 29, 2010

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 […]

Kagen Statement on Supreme Court Decision in Support of 2nd Amendment

Posted on Jun 28, 2010

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 […]

Kagen Statement on Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Conference Report

Posted on Jun 25, 2010

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 […]

Dr. Kagen Stands Up for Our Seniors and Veterans

Posted on Jun 24, 2010

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 […]

Kagen Fights for Transparency in Our Elections

Posted on Jun 24, 2010

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 […]

Kagen Supports Giving Oil Disaster Commission the Power it Needs

Posted on Jun 23, 2010

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 […]

Kagen, DePere Firefighters Promote Fire Safety on First Day of Summer

Posted on Jun 21, 2010

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 […]

Kagen Small Business Lending Initiative Moves Forward

Posted on Jun 17, 2010

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 […]

Kagen Pushes for More Help for Small Businesses

Posted on Jun 16, 2010

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. […]

Kagen Applauds BP Decision to be Responsible in Both Word and Deed

Posted on Jun 16, 2010

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 […]

Filing Veterans Claims Now Easier and Faster

Posted on Jun 16, 2010

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 […]

Kagen Introduces Bill to Protect Taxpayers and Make BP Pay

Posted on Jun 14, 2010

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 […]

Kagen Celebrates Green Bay’s Own Jay DeMerit

Posted on Jun 11, 2010

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 […]

Kagen Announces New Jobs for Waupaca

Posted on Jun 11, 2010

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 […]

Kagen Visits Marion Body Works

Posted on Jun 8, 2010

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

Posted on May 31, 2010

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 […]

Kagen Calls for End to Wasteful Defense Spending

Posted on May 26, 2010

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 […]

Kagen Statement on President’s Move to Protect Our Borders

Posted on May 26, 2010

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 […]

Kagen, Bipartisan Colleagues Support DNR Request to Remove Gray Wolf from Endangered Species List

Posted on May 20, 2010

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 […]

Kagen Statement Following Today’s Hearing on Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill

Posted on May 19, 2010

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 […]

Kagen Announces Over $2.5 Million for King Veterans Home

Posted on May 10, 2010

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 […]

Kagen Co-Sponsors ‘Loans for Main Street’ Bill

Posted on May 10, 2010

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 […]

Denmark Student Selected to be Congressional Page

Posted on May 7, 2010

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 […]

Kagen Votes to Create Jobs, Promote Energy Conservation

Posted on May 7, 2010

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 […]

Transparency Receives Bipartisan Support at Bill Hearing

Posted on May 7, 2010

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 […]

Kagen Statement on Retirement of Congressman Dave Obey

Posted on May 5, 2010

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 […]

Kagen Recognizes Wisconsin Educators for Their Commitment to Excellence

Posted on May 5, 2010

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 […]

Rugland Joins Kagen in Promoting Transparency in Health Care Pricing and Quality

Posted on May 5, 2010

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, […]

DePere Student Wins Kagen Art Competition

Posted on May 3, 2010

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 […]

Kagen, Realtors Praise Homebuyer Tax Credit

Posted on Apr 30, 2010

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 […]

Kagen Secures Hearing for Transparency Bill

Posted on Apr 30, 2010

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.”  […]

Kagen Applauds Dept. of Commerce Action Against Paper Dumping

Posted on Apr 30, 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 […]

Kagen Cracks Down on Waste, Fraud and Abuse

Posted on Apr 29, 2010

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 […]

Kagen Recognizes Northeast Wisconsin Business Excellence

Posted on Apr 27, 2010

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 […]

Kagen, House Agriculture Committee Hold First Hearing on 2010 Farm Bill

Posted on Apr 21, 2010

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 […]

Kagen Supports Veterans and Their Caregivers

Posted on Apr 21, 2010

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 […]

Kagen Announces $73.6 Million for Marinette Marine Corp.

Posted on Apr 20, 2010

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 […]

Kagen Marks Equal Pay Day

Posted on Apr 20, 2010

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 […]

Small Business Owners Officially Notified Of Tax Credits

Posted on Apr 19, 2010

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 […]

Kagen to Sponsor Small Business Growth Seminar

Posted on Apr 16, 2010

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 […]

Kagen: We Still Have More Crooks to Catch

Posted on Apr 16, 2010

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. […]

Kagen Meets with USTR Ambassador Kirk to Defend Wisconsin Dairy Industry

Posted on Apr 14, 2010

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 […]

Kagen Applauds Critical Step Forward For Veterans Clinic

Posted on Apr 13, 2010

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 […]

Kagen Congratulates Cherry Blossom Queen from Appleton

Posted on Apr 12, 2010

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 […]

Dr. Kagen on Health Care Reform Bill Becoming Law

Posted on Mar 23, 2010

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 […]

Kagen Stands Up for Veterans Again

Posted on Mar 22, 2010

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 […]

Kagen Invites Students to Participate in Congressional Art Competition

Posted on Mar 12, 2010

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 […]

Kagen Congratulates Appleton Veteran Ethel Sheffler

Posted on Mar 10, 2010

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 […]

Kagen Applauds Ban on For-Profit Earmarks

Posted on Mar 10, 2010

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 […]

Kagen Votes to Help Businesses Create Jobs

Posted on Mar 5, 2010

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 – […]

Kagen Hails Decision Against Illegal Imported Paper

Posted on Mar 2, 2010

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 […]

Dr. Kagen Introduces Bill to Fix What’s Broken in Health Care

Posted on Feb 25, 2010

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 […]

Kagen Puts Patients First: Votes to End Price Gouging by Wall Street

Posted on Feb 24, 2010

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 […]

Kagen Praises New Credit Card Consumer Protections

Posted on Feb 22, 2010

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 […]

Congressman Kagen Stands up to Wall Street – Again

Posted on Feb 19, 2010

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 […]

Kagen Hails $3 Billion Contract Awarded to Oshkosh

Posted on Feb 19, 2010

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 […]

Kagen Delivers for Marinette County

Posted on Feb 5, 2010

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 […]

Kagen Helps Secure Investment in Wisconsin’s Future

Posted on Feb 5, 2010

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 […]

Kagen Votes To Control Government Spending

Posted on Feb 4, 2010

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 […]

Kagen: “We want our money back”

Posted on Feb 3, 2010

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 […]

Kagen Urges US Senate to Make Fiscal Responsibility a Priority

Posted on Jan 28, 2010

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 […]

Kagen Statement on President Obama’s State of the Union Address

Posted on Jan 27, 2010

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 […]

Kagen Stands Up To Wall Street Again

Posted on Jan 21, 2010

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 […]

Kagen Announces $2.5 Million for Forest County

Posted on Jan 21, 2010

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 […]

Kagen Cosponsors Bipartisan Bill to Spur Aid for Haiti

Posted on Jan 20, 2010

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 […]

Kagen Continues Fight to Bring Adopted Haitians Home to Northeast Wisconsin

Posted on Jan 18, 2010

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 […]

Kagen Takes Action to Bring Adopted Haitians Home to Their Families

Posted on Jan 16, 2010

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 […]

Kagen Takes Bold Action to Boost Our Economy

Posted on Jan 12, 2010

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 […]

Kagen Applauds ITC Ruling Against Chinese Steel Imports

Posted on Jan 2, 2010

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 […]

Kagen Calls for Repatriation of 4,300 Hmong to Laos

Posted on Dec 31, 2009

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 […]

Kagen Applauds Senate for Taking a Positive Step Forward on Health Care

Posted on Dec 24, 2009

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, […]

Kagen Praises Relief To Dairy Producers

Posted on Dec 17, 2009

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 […]

Kagen Votes To Clean Up Financial System

Posted on Dec 11, 2009

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 […]

Kagen Secures Over $5 Million For Northeast Wisconsin

Posted on Dec 10, 2009

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 Taxes For Small Businesses and Property Owners

Posted on Dec 9, 2009

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. […]

Kagen Says Wall Street Must Help Out Main Street

Posted on Dec 3, 2009

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 […]

Location For New Veterans Clinic in Green Bay Announced

Posted on Dec 2, 2009

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 […]

Kagen Fixes Medicare Reimbursement Rate To Put Patients First

Posted on Nov 19, 2009

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

Posted on Nov 13, 2009

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 […]

Kagen Votes To Protect Our Families and Guarantee Access To Affordable Care For All of Us

Posted on Nov 7, 2009

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 […]

Kagen Votes To Reduce Taxes and Boost New Homes Sales

Posted on Nov 5, 2009

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 […]

Kagen: Medical Malpractice Reform Is In The Bill

Posted on Nov 5, 2009

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 […]

Kagen Works to Save Green Bay Post Offices

Posted on Nov 4, 2009

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 […]

New Health Care Reform Act Will Provide Immediate Benefits

Posted on Nov 3, 2009

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 […]

Kagen Hears From Constituents Who Will Be Helped By New Health Care Reform Bill

Posted on Nov 2, 2009

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 […]

Kagen Votes To Help Small Business Create Jobs

Posted on Oct 29, 2009

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 […]

Kagen Calls Legislation A Huge Step Towards Guaranteeing Access To Affordable Care For All Of Us

Posted on Oct 29, 2009

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 […]

Kagen Honors Nickolas Mueller

Posted on Oct 29, 2009

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 […]

Congressman Steve Kagen’s Statement On The Passing of The Honorable Jay Johnson

Posted on Oct 19, 2009

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 […]

Kagen Makes It Easier For Veterans To Buy Their First Homes

Posted on Oct 8, 2009

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 […]

Kagen Provides Aid To Dairy Farmers

Posted on Oct 7, 2009

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 […]

Kagen Calls Suspended Enrollment in BadgerCare Plus Further Evidence of The Need For Health Care Reform

Posted on Oct 5, 2009

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 […]

Kagen Is Investing Our Tax Dollars In Northeast Wisconsin

Posted on Sep 24, 2009

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 […]

Kagen Votes To Extend Unemployment Benefits

Posted on Sep 23, 2009

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 […]

Kagen Joins Petri To Make College More Affordable

Posted on Sep 17, 2009

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 […]

Kagen, Stupak Advocate For Marinette Marine As Navy Restructures LCS Program

Posted on Sep 17, 2009

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 […]

Kagen Provides Veterans With Education Opportunities Through The 21st Century GI Bill

Posted on Sep 15, 2009

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 […]

Kagen Says September 11th Is A Day For Unity

Posted on Sep 11, 2009

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 […]

Kagen Urges Wisconsin Farmers To Apply For The USDA Advisory Committee For Beginning Farmers and Ranchers

Posted on Sep 10, 2009

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 […]

Appleton To Receive $689,800 in Green Energy Funds

Posted on Sep 2, 2009

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 […]

Kagen To Hold Health Care Listening Session In Appleton

Posted on Aug 31, 2009

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 […]

Northeast Wisconsin Schools To Receive Over $37 Million Through The Recovery Act

Posted on Aug 28, 2009

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 […]

Kagen To Hold Health Care Listening Session in Green Bay

Posted on Aug 26, 2009

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 […]

Kagen Announces Recovery Act Funds For Green Bay

Posted on Aug 20, 2009

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 […]

Kagen Announces More Recovery Act Funding For Wisconsin

Posted on Aug 18, 2009

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 […]

Kagen is Protecting Seniors

Posted on Aug 18, 2009

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 […]

Kagen Applauds Recovery Act Funds For Improving Our Communities

Posted on Aug 11, 2009

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 […]

Kagen Health Care Listening Session in Kewaunee

Posted on Aug 5, 2009

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 […]

Kagen Health Care Listening Sessions in Marinette and Oconto

Posted on Jul 31, 2009

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 […]

Kagen Secures Help For Dairy Farmers

Posted on Jul 31, 2009

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

Posted on Jul 30, 2009

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 […]

Kagen and Stupak Secure Funds For Research in Marinette

Posted on Jul 30, 2009

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 […]

Congressman Kagen Welcomes Funding For Worker Education and Training

Posted on Jul 30, 2009

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, […]

Kagen Says Health Care Bill Keeps Getting Better

Posted on Jul 30, 2009

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 […]

Kagen Welcomes Recovery Act Funding For Law Enforcement

Posted on Jul 29, 2009

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, […]

Kagen Says Seniors Win With Health Care Reforms

Posted on Jul 28, 2009

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 […]

Kagen Says Health Care Will Help Economy Recovery

Posted on Jul 27, 2009

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 […]

Kagen Applauds Recovery Act Funding For Appleton

Posted on Jul 24, 2009

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 […]

Kagen Touts Report Saying Farms Will Benefit From Energy Legislation

Posted on Jul 23, 2009

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 […]

Kagen: Small Business Will Be Able to Reduce Their Costs for Health Care

Posted on Jul 23, 2009

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 […]

Kagen is Committed to Fiscal Responsibility

Posted on Jul 22, 2009

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 […]

Kagen Says Health Care Bill Will Increase Coverage

Posted on Jul 21, 2009

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 […]

Kagen’s Opening Statement At Forestry Field Hearing in Appleton, WI

Posted on Jul 20, 2009

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 […]

Kagen Welcomes U.S. Navy Secretary To Marinette

Posted on Jul 16, 2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:        July 16, 2009 Contact:  Jake Rubin(202) 225-5665 KAGEN  WELCOMES  U.S.  NAVY  SECRETARY  TO  MARINETTE (WASHINGTON, DC)  Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. is pleased to welcome Secretary of the U.S. Navy Ray Mabus to Marinette, WI today.  Kagen met with Secretary Mabus yesterday in Washington and they discussed the great work being done […]

Kagen Says Health Care Reform Is About Equality

Posted on Jul 16, 2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 16, 2009 CONTACT: Jake Rubin (202) 225-5665 KAGEN  SAYS  HEALTH  CARE  REFORM  IS  ABOUT  EQUALITY (WASHINGTON, DC)  Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. spoke on the House floor this morning in favor of the health care reform legislation introduced this week.  Kagen said: “I rise this morning to strongly support the ideas contained […]

Kagen Is Protecting Small Businesses In Health Care Reform Legislation

Posted on Jul 13, 2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:July 13, 2009 Contact:  Jake Rubin(202) 225-5665 KAGEN  IS  PROTECTING  SMALL  BUSINESSES  IN  HEALTH  CARE  REFORM  LEGISLATION A new report says the high cost of health insurance is a financial burden for small businesses (APPLETON, WI)  Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. says a report released today is further evidence that reforming the nation’s health […]

Kagen Says Recycling Facility Means New Jobs

Posted on Jul 13, 2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:July 13, 2009 Contact:  Jake RubinOffice: (202) 225-5665 KAGEN  SAYS  RECYCLING  FACILITY  MEANS  NEW  JOBS (APPLETON, WI)  Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. heralded the Tri-County Single-Stream Recycling facility as “forward thinking”.  The Congressman attended the grand opening of the new plant in Appleton today and spoke about the how working towards an energy independent […]

Kagen Announces Committee Hearing in Appleton

Posted on Jul 9, 2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:        July 9, 2009 Contact:  Jake Rubin(202) 225-5665 KAGEN  ANNOUNCES  COMMITTEE  HEARING  IN  APPLETON (WASHINGTON, DC)  Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. is proud to announce that the House Committee on Agriculture Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition, and Forestry will hold a public hearing in Appleton, WI to review forest resource management in […]

Kagen Honors the Brave Service of Steven Drees

Posted on Jul 8, 2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 8, 2009 CONTACT: Jake Rubin (202) 225-5665 KAGEN  HONORS  THE  BRAVE  SERVICE  OF  STEVEN  DREES (WASHINGTON, DC)  Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives today to honor the life and service of Private First-Class Steven Drees of Peshtigo, WI. Kagen said: “It is with a […]

Kagen Touts Recovery Act Grants For Rural Broadband

Posted on Jul 6, 2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:July 6, 2009 Contact:  Jake Rubin202.225.5665 KAGEN  TOUTS  RECOVERY  ACT  GRANTS  FOR  RURAL BROADBAND (APPLETON, WI)  Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. is working hard to include rural areas of Northeast Wisconsin in our economic recovery.  The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced the availability of $4 billion in Recovery Act grants nationwide to help […]

Kagen Applauds Jobs Saved in Gillett

Posted on Jul 6, 2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:July 6, 2009 Contact:  Jake Rubin202.225.5665 KAGEN  APPLAUDS  JOBS  SAVED  IN  GILLETT (GILLETT, WI) Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. is helping small business save jobs in Northeast Wisconsin.  Kagen welcomed news that Verrette Materials, Inc, and the Champion Company of Gillett will be able to save as many as 50 jobs due to a […]

Kagen Makes Education Loans More Affordable

Posted on Jul 1, 2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:        July 1, 2009 Contact:  Jake Rubin(202) 225-5665 KAGEN  MAKES  EDUCATION  LOANS  MORE  AFFORDABLE (WASHINGTON, D.C.)  Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. is working hard to make paying for college and technical school easier and more affordable.  Starting today, federal student loans will become more affordable to repay as a new Income-Based Repayment (IBR) […]

Kagen Applauds Recovery Act Funding For Green Bay Head Start Program

Posted on Jun 28, 2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 28, 2009 Contact:  Jake Rubin(202) 225-5665    KAGEN  APPLAUDS  RECOVERY  ACT  FUNDING  FOR  GREEN  BAY  HEAD  START  PROGRAM (GREEN BAY, WI)  Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. is working hard to make investing in the education of our children a key component of our nation’s economic recovery.  Head Start in Green Bay will receive $163,657 […]

Kagen Votes to Create Jobs and Support Wisconsin Industry

Posted on Jun 26, 2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 26, 2009 Contact:  Jake Rubin                                                               (202) 225-5665                                                            KAGEN  VOTES  TO  CREATE  JOBS  AND  SUPPORT  WISCONSIN  INDUSTRY (WASHINGTON, D.C.)  Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. voted for the American Clean Energy and Security Act to create higher wage jobs and support industries across Wisconsin.  The legislation went through many changes before Kagen was willing […]

Kagen Lauds Grant For Asthma Research At Lawrence University

Posted on Jun 24, 2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:June 24, 2009 Contact:  Jake Rubin202.225.5665 KAGEN  LAUDS  GRANT  FOR  ASTHMA  RESEARCHAT  LAWRENCE  UNIVERSITY (APPLETON, WI) Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. expressed special appreciation after the National Institute of Health awarded Lawrence University a grant for biochemical research through the provisions of the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act.   David Hall, associate professor of […]

Kagen Applauds Progress on Veterans’ Clinic in Brown County

Posted on Jun 24, 2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:                                                                                                           June 24, 2009 Contact:  Jake Rubin Office: (202) 225-5665 Kagen Applauds Progress on Veterans’ Clinic in Brown County (WASHINGTON, DC)  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 home.  The Department of Veterans Affairs […]

Kagen Reaches Over 11,000 Constituents in Tele-Town Hall Meetings

Posted on Jun 24, 2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 24, 2009 Contact:  Jake Rubin Office: (202) 225-5665 Kagen Reaches Over 11,000 Constituents in Tele-Town Hall Meetings (WASHINGTON, D.C.)  Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. held three Tele-Town Hall Meetings this week, listening and responding to the concerns of over 11,000 constituents. “From Freedom to Florence and everywhere in between, people have shared […]

Kagen Says the Time for Health Care Reform is Now

Posted on Jun 16, 2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:                                                                                                          June 16, 2009 Contact:  Jake Rubin Office: (202) 225-5665 Kagen Says the Time for Health Care Reform is Now Congressman told the story of Jeff from Green Bay who is uninsured (WASHINGTON, DC)  Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. declared this morning on the House floor that when it’s past time for us to […]

Kagen Brings Doctors and Lawmakers Together to Reform Our Health Care System

Posted on Jun 15, 2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 15, 2009 Contact:  Jake Rubin                Office: (202) 225-5665                                                                             Kagen Brings Doctors and Lawmakers Together to Reform Our Health Care System (APPLETON, WI)  Congressman Steve Kagen M.D is uniting health care professionals throughout Wisconsin to guarantee access to affordable health care for all of us.  The Wisconsin Medical Society has announced […]

Kagen Presses Veterans Issues with Secretary Shinseki

Posted on Jun 5, 2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 5, 2009 Contact:  Jake Rubin Office: (202) 225-5665 Kagen Presses Veterans Issues with Secretary Shinseki Congressman says D-Day is an inspiration to fight for our returning soldiers (APPLETON, WI)  Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. is marking the 65th Anniversary of D-Day by continuing his fight for veterans in Northeast Wisconsin and throughout […]

A Lasting Memorial

Posted on May 25, 2009

A Lasting Memorial By Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. May 25, 2009 This Memorial Day, we gather together to freely take advantage of all that Northeast Wisconsin has to offer. Let us take the time as well to recognize the extraordinary sacrifices that have afforded us the opportunity to enjoy these freedoms.  We honor all our […]

Kagen Is Helping Small Business Create Jobs

Posted on May 20, 2009

Press Release Media Contact: Jake Rubin 202.225.5665 KAGEN  IS  HELPING  SMALL  BUSINESSES  CREATE  JOBS May 20, 2009 Washington, DC — Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. is creating opportunity for small businesses.  Kagen voted for the Job Creation Through Entrepreneurship Act which modernizes the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) entrepreneurial development programs so that small businesses can expand […]

Kagen Protects Wisconsin In Proposed Energy Legislation

Posted on May 15, 2009

Press Release Media Contact: Jake Rubin 202.225.5665 KAGEN  PROTECTS  WISCONSIN IN  PROPOSED  ENERGY  LEGISLATION May 15, 2009 Appleton, WI — Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. is protecting Wisconsin’s agriculture and forestry industries as Congress drafts new climate change legislation.  Kagen is an original co-sponsor of a bill that will benefit Wisconsin producers of biofuels as we […]

Congressman Steve Kagen Recalls the Life of the Honorable Rev. Robert Cornell

Posted on May 11, 2009

Press Release Media Contact: Jake Rubin 202.225.5665 CONGRESSMAN  STEVE  KAGEN  RECALLS  THE  LIFE  OF THE  HONORABLE  REV.  ROBERT  CORNELL “He served with honor and great passion.” May 11, 2009 Appleton, WI — “Northeast Wisconsin has lost one of its greatest and most courageous voices for social justice – the Honorable Rev. Robert Cornell.  A life-long […]

Kagen Votes for an Economy That Works for Everyone

Posted on May 7, 2009

Press Release Media Contact: Jake Rubin 202.225.5665 KAGEN  VOTES  FOR  AN  ECONOMY THAT  WORKS  FOR  EVERYONE May 7, 2009 Washington, DC — Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. is working hard to restore accountability and common sense to our financial system.  Kagen voted for the Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act and the Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending […]

Dr. Kagen is Fighting to Guarantee Affordable Health Care for People with Asthma

Posted on May 6, 2009

Press Release Media Contact: Jake Rubin 202.225.5665 DR.  KAGEN  IS  FIGHTING  TO  GUARANTEE  AFFORDABLE  HEALTH  CARE  FOR  PEOPLE  WITH  ASTHMA Asthma affects over 22 million people in the United States May 6, 2009 Washington, DC — Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. is working hard to guarantee that those with asthma – or any pre-existing medical condition […]

Kagen Protects Consumers

Posted on Apr 30, 2009

Press Release Media Contact: Jake Rubin 202.225.5665 KAGEN   PROTECTS  CONSUMERS April 30, 2009 Washington, DC– Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. is protecting working families from predatory credit card companies.  Kagen voted for the Credit Cardholder’s Bill of Rights which would put an end to corporations taking advantage of consumers through excessive fees, inflated interest rates and […]

Kagen Announces Applications for GI Bill Benefits Begin May 1st

Posted on Apr 30, 2009

Press Release Media Contact: Jake Rubin 202.225.5665 KAGEN  ANNOUNCES  APPLICATIONS  FOR GI  BILL  BENEFITS  BEGIN  MAY 1st Eligible veterans able to apply online tomorrow April 30, 2009 Appleton, WI — Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. is working hard to guarantee our soldiers the benefits they have earned – before, during and after they serve in harm’s […]

Kagen Backs a Fiscally Responsible Economic Plan

Posted on Apr 29, 2009

Press Release Media Contact: Jake Rubin 202.225.5665 KAGEN  BACKS  A  FISCALLY  RESPONSIBLE  ECONOMIC  PLAN April 29, 2009 Washington, DC — Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. is promoting fiscal responsibility as we begin to put our economy back on track.  Kagen voted for a plan that will cut taxes for 95% of working Americans, reduce the deficit […]

Kagen Applauds Army Corps of Engineers for Making a Significant Investment in Northeast Wisconsin

Posted on Apr 28, 2009

Press Release Media Contact: Jake Rubin 202.225.5665 KAGEN  APPLAUDS  ARMY  CORPS  OF  ENGINEERS  FOR  MAKING  A  SIGNIFICANT  INVESTMENT  IN  NORTHEAST  WISCONSIN April 28, 2009 Washington, DC — Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. applauds the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for their efforts to make our waterways in Northeast Wisconsin safe and prosperous.  The United States Army […]

Kagen Puts New Cops on the Street in Northeast Wisconsin

Posted on Apr 27, 2009

Press Release Media Contact: Jake Rubin 202.225.5665 KAGEN  PUTS  NEW  COPS  ON  THE  STREET IN  NORTHEAST  WISCONSIN April 27, 2009 Washington, DC — Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. is working hard to give our public safety agencies the recruits and tools they need to keep us safe.  Kagen voted for the COPS Improvements Act which calls […]

Kagen: Health Care Reform is the Key to Economic Recovery

Posted on Apr 24, 2009

Press Release Media Contact: Jake Rubin 202.225.5665 KAGEN:  HEALTH  CARE  REFORM  IS  THE  KEY  TO ECONOMIC  RECOVERY A new report from HHS says the high cost of health care is hurting small businesses April 24, 2009 Appleton, WI — Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. says a report released today is further evidence that reforming the nation’s […]

Kagen is Fighting to Protect Our Food and Farm Families

Posted on Apr 23, 2009

Press Release Media Contact: Jake Rubin 202.225.5665 KAGEN  IS  FIGHTING  TO  PROTECT OUR  FOOD  AND  FARM  FAMILIES April 23, 2009 Washington, DC — Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. is looking out for your health and the safety of our food.  Today, the House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry held a hearing to review […]

Congressman Kagen Applauds Governor Doyle’s Approval of Northeast Wisconsin Transit Projects for Recovery Act Funding

Posted on Apr 22, 2009

Press Release Media Contact: Jake Rubin 202.225.5665 CONGRESSMAN  KAGEN  APPLAUDS  GOVERNOR  DOYLE’S  APPROVAL  OF  NORTHEAST  WISCONSIN  TRANSIT  PROJECTS  FOR  RECOVERY  ACT  FUNDING April 22, 2009 Washington, DC — Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. applauds Governor Jim Doyle’s approval of proposals for transit projects in Green Bay and throughout Northeast Wisconsin.  Approval is a major step in […]

Kagen Applauds Appointment of Wisconsin’s Doug Caruso to the FSA

Posted on Apr 22, 2009

Press Release Media Contact: Jake Rubin 202.225.5665 KAGEN  APPLAUDS  APPOINTMENT  OF  WISCONSIN’S DOUG  CARUSO  TO  THE  FSA April 22, 2009 Washington, DC — Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. applauds the appointment of Doug Caruso from Wisconsin as Administrator of the United States Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA).  U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the […]

Kagen Promotes Assistance to Homeowners

Posted on Apr 9, 2009

Press Release Media Contact: Jake Rubin 202.225.5665 KAGEN  PROMOTES  ASSISTANCE  TO  HOMEOWNERS April 9, 2009 Washington, DC — The Obama Administration has introduced a comprehensive Financial Stability Plan to address the key problems at the heart of the current crisis and get our economy back on track.  A critical piece of that effort is Making […]

The Visiting Nurses Associations of America Applauds Representative Steve Kagen

Posted on Apr 7, 2009

Press Release Media Contact: Donna Grande Visiting Nurse Associations of America 202 384 1429 The Visiting Nurse Associations of America Applauds Representative Steve Kagen April 7, 2009 Washington, DC — The Visiting Nurse Associations of America (VNAA) applauds Representative Steve Kagen (D-WI) and Representative Lee Terry (R-NE) for the introduction of the “Home Healthcare Nurse […]

Kagen Votes to Take Our Country Back to the Basics

Posted on Apr 2, 2009

Press Release Media Contact: Jake Rubin 202.225.5665 KAGEN  VOTES  TO  TAKE  OUR  COUNTRY  BACK  TO  THE  BASICS April 2, 2009 Washington, DC — Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. is leading our country and our economy back to the basics.  Kagen supported the economic initiative laid out by the President to turn our economy around and put […]

Congressman Kagen Announces Listening Tour

Posted on Apr 2, 2009

Press Release Media Contact: Jake Rubin 202.225.5665 CONGRESSMAN  KAGEN  ANNOUNCES  LISTENING  TOUR April 2, 2009 Appleton, WI– Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. will be in communities throughout Northeast Wisconsin to listen to the concerns of his constituents.  He will be in Marinette, Crandon and Shawano on Tuesday, April 7, 2009.  All are welcome. In addition to […]

Kagen Says Tax Cut Will Put Money in Workers’ Pockets

Posted on Mar 31, 2009

Press Release Media Contact: Jake Rubin 202.225.5665 KAGEN  SAYS  TAX  CUT  WILL  PUT  MONEY IN  WORKERS’ POCKETS March 31, 2009 Washington, DC — Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. said today that many people will soon begin seeing more money in their paychecks.  As of April 1st, 95% of American workers will receive a tax cut as […]

Kagen Secures Funds for Local Veterans

Posted on Mar 30, 2009

Press Release Media Contact: Jake Rubin 202.225.5665 KAGEN  SECURES  FUNDS  FOR  LOCAL  VETERANS March 30, 2009 Waupaca, WI — Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. is protecting our veterans as we put our nation on the path to economic recovery.  Kagen announced that the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King will receive $2,278,600 through the American Recovery and […]

Kagen Applauds Recovery Act Funding for Affordable Health Care in Our Community

Posted on Mar 27, 2009

Press Release Media Contact: Jake Rubin 202.225.5665 KAGEN  APPLAUDS  RECOVERY  ACT  FUNDING  FOR AFFORDABLE  HEALTH  CARE  IN  OUR  COMMUNITY March 27, 2009 Appleton, WI — Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D says keeping people healthy will make our economy healthy.  Kagen applauds the investment of funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act in affordable health care […]

Kagen Announces Recovery Act Funds for Austin Straubel Airport

Posted on Mar 27, 2009

Press Release Media Contact: Jake Rubin 202.225.5665 KAGEN  ANNOUNCES  RECOVERY  ACT  FUNDS FOR  AUSTIN  STRAUBEL  AIRPORT March 27, 2009 Appleton, WI — Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. says the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act is investing our hard-earned tax dollars right here at home, rebuilding America and creating jobs. Under the Recovery Act, the U.S. Department […]

Stupak, Kagen Announce Award of LSC Contract to Marinette Marine

Posted on Mar 23, 2009

Press Release Media Contact: Jake Rubin 202.225.5665 STUPAK, KAGEN ANNOUNCE AWARD OF LCS CONTRACT TO MARINETTE MARINE March 23, 2009 Washington, DC — U.S. Congressmen Bart Stupak (D-Menominee) and Steve Kagen (D-Appleton) announced that the U.S. Navy has awarded a contract to Lockheed Martin Corp. for construction of a new Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) at […]

Kagen Makes Resources Available to Small Businesses

Posted on Mar 20, 2009

Press Release Media Contact: Jake Rubin 202.225.5665 KAGEN MAKES RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO SMALL BUSINESSES March 20, 2009 Washington, DC — Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. is giving small businesses the necessary resources to create the jobs we need to rebuild our economy. Kagen organized a panel of experts to help small business owners take advantage of […]

Kagen Votes to End Taxpayer Funded Bonuses

Posted on Mar 19, 2009

Press Release Media Contact: Jake Rubin 202.225.5665 KAGEN VOTES TO END TAXPAYER FUNDED BONUSES March 19, 2009 Washington, DC — Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. today voted to send a clear message that misuse of taxpayer money will not be tolerated. Kagen voted to punish the executives from AIG who gave themselves million dollar bonuses with […]

Kagen Defends Disabled Veterans

Posted on Mar 18, 2009

Press Release Media Contact: Jake Rubin 202.225.5665 KAGEN DEFENDS DISABLED VETERANS March 18, 2009 Washington, DC — Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. is working hard to protect our soldiers before, during and after they serve in harm’s way. Kagen opposes a new proposal that could force veterans to use their private insurance to pay for the […]

Kagen Calls on Geithner to Stop AIG Bonuses

Posted on Mar 17, 2009

Press Release Media Contact: Jake Rubin 202.225.5665 KAGEN CALLS ON GEITHNER TO STOP AIG BONUSES March 17, 2009 Washington, DC — Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. says we cannot allow AIG to get away with using taxpayer money for bonuses for their executives. Kagen joined almost 80 members of Congress in a letter to Treasury Secretary […]

Kagen Helps Small Business

Posted on Mar 16, 2009

Press Release Media Contact: Jake Rubin 202.225.5665 KAGEN HELPS SMALL BUSINESS Congressman Applauds President’s Small Business Initiative and Proposes Further Legislation March 16, 2009 Washington, DC — Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. today reiterated his determination to help small businesses in Northeast Wisconsin and throughout the nation get the credit they need to create jobs and […]

Doctors and Lawmakers to Discuss Environment Public Policy and Human Health

Posted on Mar 12, 2009

Press Release Media Contact: Jake Rubin 202.225.5665 DOCTORS AND LAWMAKERS TO DISCUSS ENVIRONMENT, PUBLIC POLICY AND HUMAN HEALTH March 12, 2009 Washington, DC — Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. and the Federation of Regional, State and Local Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Societies of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology will hold a forum entitled […]

Kagen Applauds Termination of Mexican Truck Program

Posted on Mar 12, 2009

Press Release Media Contact: Jake Rubin 202.225.5665 KAGEN APPLAUDS TERMINATION OF MEXICAN TRUCK PROGRAM March 12, 2009 Washington, DC — Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. said we are keeping our nation secure by bringing an end to the unsafe program of allowing unregulated trucks based in Mexico into the United States. “I consider it my primary […]

Kagen we are Investing Recovery Act Funds in Northeast Wisconsin

Posted on Mar 4, 2009

Press Release Media Contact: Jake Rubin 202.225.5665 KAGEN: WE ARE INVESTING RECOVERY ACT FUNDS IN NORTHEAST WISCONSIN March 4, 2009 Washington, DC — Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. is pleased to announce transportation and public safety funding through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act has been approved for Northeast Wisconsin. “We designed the American Recovery and […]

Stupak, Kagen Announce Navy Contract for MarinetteMarine

Posted on Mar 2, 2009

Press Release Media Contact: Jake Rubin 202.225.5665 STUPAK, KAGEN ANNOUNCE NAVY CONTRACT FOR MARINETTE MARINE March 2, 2009 Washington, DC — U.S. Congressmen Bart Stupak (D-Menominee) and Steve Kagen (D-Appleton) announced that the U.S. Navy has awarded a contract to Lockheed Martin Corp. that will allow Marinette Marine to begin acquiring materials for the construction […]

Major Improvements to Outagamie County Airport

Posted on Mar 2, 2009

Press Release Media Contact: Jake Rubin 202.225.5665 MAJOR IMPROVEMENTS TO OUTAGAMIE COUNTY AIRPORT Over $1million in improvements and a new flight announced March 2, 2009 Appleton, WI — Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. and Airport Director Marty Lenss announced major improvements to the Outagamie County Airport today expanding both the airport and flight opportunities. This morning […]

Kagen Announces First Allocation of Recovery Act Funding

Posted on Feb 28, 2009

Press Release Media Contact: Jake Rubin 202.225.5665 KAGEN ANNOUNCES FIRST ALLOCATION OF RECOVERY ACT FUNDING February 28, 2009 Appleton, WI — Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. announced that the first round of funding for the 8th Congressional District from the American Economic Recovery and Reinvestment Act has been allocated. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban […]