Elect Ron Kind for Congress - Wisconsin Third Congressional District

Microbusiness Investment Credit Could Help WI Rural Communities
9/2/10

In these tough times, it's not easy for a beginning farmer or a small rural business to get a loan from a bank to expand operations. One solution is being proposed in a bill introduced by LaCrosse U.S. Congressman Ron Kind. It would give a tax incentive to rural microbusinesses in economically distressed rural areas.

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Protecting and Preserving Social Security
9/2/10

This week I join western Wisconsin seniors in celebrating the 75th anniversary of Social Security. As we commemorate this landmark legislation, I am reminded of a promise made 75 years ago-a promise that old age will not force hard-working Americans into poverty and destitution.

Over the years, we have worked to make sure that promise has been continually strengthened. Right here in western Wisconsin, 136,000 people receive Social Security benefits. In honor of this milestone, I vow to continue fighting to preserve this program for generations to come and protect it from those who want to undermine and dismantle it.

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UW-Stout Receives Grant for Economic Development Program
8/13/10

U.S. Rep. Ron Kind (D-WI) today announced that the University of Wisconsin – Stout has received a $160,000 Economic Development Administration (EDA) grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce to fund the third year of its EDA University Center program. The program provides technical assistance and research and development tools to increase productivity, promote innovation, and encourage entrepreneurship to help increase long-term regional competitiveness and economic development.

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U.S. Senate Passes Legislation Important to America’s Gun Industry and Hunters
8/9/10

The Senate, by unanimous consent, passed H.R. 5552 the “Firearms Excise Tax Improvement Act of 2010” or so-called FAET legislation sponsored in the U.S. House of Representatives by Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) Member and former Co-Chair Rep. Ron Kind. If signed into law, this legislation will allow firearms and ammunition manufacturers to pay excise taxes quarterly as opposed to the current bi-weekly schedule. The bill passed the U.S. House last month by an overwhelming 412-6 vote.

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Kind answers questions at listening session
8/5/10

Rep. Ron Kind was in town for a one-hour listening session at the government center Monday, Aug. 2.

Kind talked about many different topics and answered questions from the audience.

Kind first spoke about the things he felt needed to be done by the government and the things he is currently working on.

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House Passes Full Funding For Public Lands Program, Adopts Amendment to Improve Recreational Access
8/5/10

Late Friday, the House passed legislation, H.R. 3534, that includes 30 years of full funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund. The House also adopted an amendment sponsored by Rep. Ron Kind (WI) that will utilize $13.5 million of annual authorized LWCF funding for projects to secure recreational public access from willing sellers on federal lands using easements, rights-of-way or fee title acquisitions. DU supported the specific provision of H.R. 3534 that addresses full funding and permanent appropriation status for the LWCF, but has not taken a position on the full bill.

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U.S. Rep. Kind: Stands up to Big Oil, protects environment
8/4/10

In an effort to hold BP and responsible parties accountable for the disaster in the Gulf, prevent future oil spills and protect our coastal communities and water Rep. Ron Kind (D-WI) recently voted for the CLEAR Act, H.R. 3534. Passed by the House of Representatives last Friday, the CLEAR Act creates new safety measures, holds the oil industry fully responsible for the cleanup costs of the BP spill, strengthens oversight of oil drilling and works to restore the Gulf Coast.

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U.S. Rep. Kind: Supports troops votes for stable health care benefits, construction of safe facilities
7/30/10
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Dave Johnson: Ron Kind’s no DINO, he’s ‘dynomite’!
7/19/10

In my humble opinion, Ron Kind is not a DINO (Democrat in name only). To quote Jimmie Walker, Ron Kind is “Dynomite!”

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Kind: EPA's Oil Spill Prevention Plans for Dairy is 'Ridiculous'
7/16/10

Last week, Congressman Ron Kind sent a letter to EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson asking her to rethink the policy. He says the agency's new oil spill response program includes a provision that would require dairy producers to submit a cumbersome 'Spill, Prevention, Control and Countermeasure' policy for the unlikely event of a butterfat spill.

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U.S. Rep. Kind: Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center contract awarded to local contractor
7/16/10

U.S. Rep. Ron Kind (D-WI) today announced that, following the re-opening of the project bidding process on the La Crosse USGS Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center by the Department of Interior, a local contractor, R.J. Jurowski Corporation of Whitehall, Wis., has been awarded the $5.2 million contract for expansion of the science center, funded from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Rep. Kind requested that for fair competition the contract be re-opened to bidding by all interested contractors, including local companies, in March of this year.

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Ron Kind: Welcome home, 32nd
7/14/10

It is with great honor that I welcome home and thank the troops and families of the 32nd Combat Infantry Brigade Team from their one-year deployment in Iraq. I had the great privilege to stand among 3,200 Red Arrow soldiers, thank them for their heroic service and celebrate their return as part of the Back from the Sand welcome home parade and ceremony held in Stevens Point recently.

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Major Victory For Firearms, Ammunition Manufacturers & Wildlife Conservation
7/2/10

The United States House of Representative today passed a major piece of pro-sportsmen legislation to help firearm and ammunition manufacturers to grow business and help strengthen wildlife conservation funding.

H.R. 5552 the “Firearms Excise Tax Improvement Act of 2010” or so-called FAET legislation, sponsored by current Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) Member and former Co-Chair, Rep. Ron Kind, co-sponsored by 76 House members including many members of the CSC, and supported by the sportsmen community, was passed overwhelmingly 412-6 this afternoon.

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U.S. Rep. Kind: Supports “death panels” for Wall Street
7/2/10
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To jump-start economy, innovate
6/29/10

As the economy edges toward recovery, the best job-creation policies Congress can implement may well focus on allowing U.S. ingenuity to flourish. 

As New Democrat Coalition leaders, we believe this is a top priority to build on our nation’s core strengths of innovation and entrepreneurship.

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Vicki Burke: Kind is clearly fiscally responsible
6/22/10

The truth is that congressman Kind does not request earmarks. He has not requested any earmarks for the past three fiscal years. Ron also voted against this year's Omnibus Spending Bill because it contained a staggering 8,000 earmarks. If you look at the facts, you'll see that Kind has worked his entire career to reform the way we pay for things in this country.

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Ron Kind: Keeping our promises to veterans
6/16/10

Each year on Memorial Day, families across Wisconsin come together to remember those who have sacrificed their lives on behalf of our country in the name of freedom and democracy. The debt owed to them is immeasurable. I commend our service members and their families for the contributions they have made to our country. We owe them a debt of gratitude that can never be repaid.

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Secretary Sebelius Discusses Health Reform With Seniors
6/16/10

Thursday, Department of Health and Human Services Sec. Kathleen Sebelius visited La Crosse to answer questions about health care reform.

The forum was aimed at local seniors and what the new healthcare law means for people who have medicare.

Joining Sec.Sebelius were Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle and Rep. Ron Kind and Rep. Tim Walz, who support the initiatives and implementation of the new health care law.

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How The Real Deal Went Down
5/28/10

Kind represented members with two concerns: that regional disparities in hospital reimbursements were harming their states, and that the bill didn't move sharply enough from the current fee-for-service payment system to what is called "value-based reimbursement"--a shift toward salaried doctors, transparent pricing, and other proven strategies for better control of costs.

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Rep. Kind Committed to Fiscal Responsibility
5/28/10
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Community members and a few politicians help remodel Bolton Refuge House
5/14/10
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Rep. Kind pitches in to get new Bolton Refuge House ready
5/14/10
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Kind deserves to be re-elected to Congress
5/14/10

I've disagreed with a couple of Ron's decisions, yet I've continued to respect and support him because he has consistently demonstrated that while his heart and soul are all western Wisconsin, his mind and eyes are on both western Wisconsin and our nation. That is why next November, I'll again be voting to return Ron Kind to the U.S. House of Representatives, as should every 3rd Congressional District voter.

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U.S. Rep. Ron Kind reacts to President's Afghanistan plan
5/14/10
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Our view: Reform rightly remains top priority
5/14/10
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Kind to hold town hall meeting on health care
5/14/10
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Cindy Innes: AARP thanks Kind for health care vote
5/14/10
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Ron Kind: I voted for stable, affordable health care
5/14/10
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Ron Kind: It's time for a new national dairy policy
5/14/10
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Killing them with Kind-ness: Rep. Kind uses diplomacy to challenge leaders
5/14/10
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House passes Kagen-Kind bill to help veterans buy houses
5/14/10
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\Richard Mial: Kind introduces bill to monitor pollution hot spots
5/14/10
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National Fish Habitat Conservation Act
5/14/10
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Federal grant will help promote healthy lifestyles in La Crosse County
5/14/10
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Jennifer O'Neill: Bill would greatly help today's students
5/14/10
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Bill would alter tax options for home-based businesses
5/14/10
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Kind touts student-loan overhaul
5/14/10
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Congressman Kind taking feedback from health care meetings back to Washington
5/14/10
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Rep. Kind's forum passionate but civil
5/14/10
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Civility reins at Kind's town hall meeting
5/14/10
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Kind cares for constituents
5/14/10
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Kind to hold health care listening sessions
5/14/10
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UW-La Crosse receives federal grant to prepare students for doctoral study
5/14/10
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Community to receive $99,999 in federal assistance
5/14/10
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Congressman Kind talks with local firefighters about federal money
5/14/10
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Kind throws support behind health care reform
5/14/10
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Moderate Democrats star in health care debate
5/14/10
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US House leaders reach deal on Medicare payments
5/14/10
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Mission to Mars
5/14/10
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Kind seeks health care testimonial
5/14/10
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An Rx for better care at lower cost
5/14/10
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Energy bill took care of farmers
5/14/10
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Congressman Kind Holds Panel Discussion About Health Care Reform
5/14/10
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Area health care panel addresses insurance, reimbursement concerns
5/14/10
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Dodgeville Residents Talk Health Care Reform At Panel
5/14/10
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Kind, Walz back climate bill in House
5/14/10
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Immediate need for health care reform
5/14/10
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Report: Health premiums double in state in 9 years
5/14/10
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Wildlife Takes Top Priority Under New Public Lands Management Blueprint
5/14/10
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Kind and Walz push for quality, lower cost health care
5/14/10
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A Century of Service: Fort McCoy commemorates anniversary
5/14/10
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Kind talks health care with Obama and Pelosi; newspaper praises La Crosse for affordability
5/14/10
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Kind optimistic about healthcare reform
5/14/10
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Stimulus Money Pays for Loans to Help Small Businesses
5/14/10
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Kind: Economy growing but tough road ahead
5/14/10
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Ron Kind thanks teachers for their roles in student education
5/14/10
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Kind: Cost control key to health care reform
5/14/10
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La Crosse Congressman: Get Your Fit On
5/14/10
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Rep. Kind emphasizes preparedness
5/14/10
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Conservation tool must continue
5/14/10
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Workers Deserve Choice
5/14/10
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Recognizing on Earth Day that Small Steps Make a Great Impact
5/14/10
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Third District Art Contest Held by Congressman Kind & His Wife
5/14/10
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Kind Introduces Bill to Stop Farm Subsidies to Millionaires
5/14/10
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Fort McCoy at 100
5/14/10
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Kind, allies meet with Obama on economy
5/14/10
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Rep. Kind Launches New Online Office
5/14/10
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Rep. Kind Leads Effort to Prevent Forced Repatriation of Hmong Refugees to Laos
5/14/10
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Kind hears concerns about Health Care
5/14/10
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Kind: US must reign in health costs
5/14/10
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US House farm-subsidy reformers to meet Obama team
5/14/10
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Kind: GAO Report Shows Illegal Farm Subsidies Went to Millionaires
5/14/10
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Kind likes what he's hearing from Obama on agriculture
5/14/10
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Rep. Kind upbeat after re-election
5/14/10
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Reps. Kind, Walz call for cooperation as Dems increase control of Congress
5/14/10
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Kind continues to focus on small business growth
5/14/10
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Congressman Ron Kind brings campaign to Tomah
5/14/10
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For Congress: Ron Kind
5/14/10
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OUR ENDORSEMENT: Kind for Congress in Dist. 3
5/14/10
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Kind: Proud to Support Phil Garthwaite For State Assembly
5/14/10
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U.S. Rep. Kind Statement on House Vote to Approve Economic Rescue Plan
5/14/10
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Kind touts oversight, taxpayer protection in economic bailout plan
5/14/10
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House Passes Rep. Kind's Disaster Tax Relief Plan Benefiting Victims of Wisconsin's June Floods
5/14/10
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Kind says invent now, not drill now
5/14/10
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Congressman Kind endorses 91st Candidate Chris Danou
5/14/10
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Congressman Kind endorses 92nd Candidate Mark Radcliffe
5/14/10
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U.S. Rep. Kind Statement on the Seventh Anniversary of the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks
5/14/10
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Kind to Chair Sportsmen and Women for Obama in Wisconsin
5/14/10
Highlights Obama's Commitment to Protecting Gun Rights, Strengthening Conservation Read more »

Kind visits Hudson, tours Energy Concepts
5/14/10
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Kind pumps up fitness message in Madison
5/14/10
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Rep. Ron Kind honored for land trust support
5/14/10
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Finding New Energy Resources
5/14/10
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Rep. Ron Kind: Energy crisis a man-on-the-moon challenge
5/14/10
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Ron Kind introduces tax relief bill for disaster victims
5/14/10
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Democrats Seek Tougher Line on Drug Patent Rights
5/14/10
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Work to protect Hmong urged
5/14/10
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Kind holds listening session on economy
5/14/10
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Simmons behind Kind's fitness bill
5/14/10
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Bipartisanship only way to cure disease
5/14/10
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Expanding access to health care
5/14/10
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Legislation seeks to retool small-business insurance
5/14/10
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Fort McCoy Gets Money for Barracks Improvements
5/14/10
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Venture capitalists see what area has to offer
5/14/10
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Capitalists venture to Wisconsin
5/14/10
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BOUNTIFUL HARVEST Farm Lobby Beats Back Assault On Subsidies
5/14/10
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Kind's anti-pork pledge laudable, necessary step
5/14/10
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War, healthcare costs and the price of gas - Congressman hears from constituents during listening session
5/14/10
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Whatever happened to the idea of a balanced federal budget?
5/14/10
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Kind hears from his constituents - electronically
5/14/10
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Kind, others in Congress call for earmark reform
5/14/10
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Rep. Kind, Spectrum Brands, Announce New Jobs for Southwest Wisconsin
5/14/10
Rayovac to Bring 50 Jobs Back to Fennimore Plant Read more »

Kind Proposal to Halt Purchases for Strategic Petroleum Reserve Endorsed by All Three Presidential Candidates Endorsed by All Three Presidential Candidates
5/14/10
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Kind Introduces Bill Creating Bipartisan Commission to Reform Earmarking, Restore Public Trust in the Process
5/14/10
"This is a Bipartisan Problem Requiring a Bipartisan Solution," says Kind Read more »

LCV Releases 2007 National Environmental Scorecard
5/14/10
New Leadership and New Members Make Down Payment on Desperately Needed Change Read more »

CDF ACTION COUNCIL NAMES CONGRESSMAN KIND
5/14/10
AMONG THE "BEST REPRESENTATIVES FOR CHILDREN" Read more »

Nation's Only Middle-Class Congressional Scorecard Awards "A" Grade to Rep. Ron Kind
5/14/10
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Stuck on the Farm
5/14/10
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Kind vows pork fast, says he will not request earmarks
5/14/10
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Lift farm policy into 21st century
5/14/10
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Editorial: Plow new ground
5/14/10
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Spectrum to add jobs in Fennimore
5/14/10
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Plant farm bill on new ground
5/14/10
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Save Money, Help the Economy
5/14/10
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Ron Kind Offers Proposal to Fight High Gas Prices
5/14/10
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Kind: Stop filling up U.S. oil reserves to pump up economy
5/14/10
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Rep. Kind introduces bill that would help businesses offer savings plans
5/14/10
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Bill targets small businesses
5/14/10
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Kind critical of super delegate system
5/14/10
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Kind says his superdelegate vote will follow 3rd District
5/14/10
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Kind asks DNC to lose superdelegates
5/14/10
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Battleground WI: State Democrat Says Scrap Superdelegates
5/14/10
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Reform delegate process
5/14/10
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Congressman Kind Pledges His "Super-Delegate" Vote to Winner of the Third CD
5/14/10
Calls for Reform of Democratic Primary Process to Best Represent Voters' Will Read more »

Rep. Kind Column: Reform the Nomination Process
5/14/10
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U.S. Rep. Kind Pledges Super Delegate Vote
5/14/10
Obama Wins Third Congressional District 57% to 43% Read more »

Why Our Farm Policy Is Failing
5/14/10
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Rep. Kind: Veterans care turning corner
5/14/10
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Kind, others introduce physical fitness bill
5/14/10
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Editorial: Make physical education a bigger national priority
5/14/10
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Rep. Kind Votes to Send Landmark Energy Bill to President's Desk
5/14/10
Energy Independence and Security Act Strengthens National Security, Combats Global Warming, Lowers Energy Costs, Creates Jobs Read more »

Rep. Kind Votes to Override Bush Veto of Water Resources Development Act
5/14/10
Legislation Would Benefit Upper Mississippi River Basin Read more »

Rep. Kind Secures Expansion of Wisconsin Veterans Mortgage Benefit
5/14/10
Tax Package for Military Families Quadruples Availability of Home Loans for Wisconsin Veterans Read more »

House Passes Kind's REPAIR Act, Legislation to Combat Invasive Species in Wildlife Refuges
5/14/10
Establishes Comprehensive Approach to #1 Refuge Threat Read more »

Kind, Herger Outline New Legislation to Eliminate Tax on Health Insurance Premiums for Self-Employed
5/14/10
Equity for Our Nations Self-Employed Act Addresses Inequity in Tax Code Read more »

Reps. Kind, Wamp, Inslee Introduce FIT Kids Act
5/14/10
Legislation Would Focus on Combating Childhood Obesity through Education Read more »

House Passes Kind Bill to Protect Mississippi River
5/14/10
Legislation Will Reduce Sedimentation, Improve Water Quality Read more »

Rep. Kind: Despite Reduction in Violence, Without Political Reconciliation Iraq Cannot Move Forward
5/14/10
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House Passes Resolution Establishing a National Veterans History Project Week, Nov. 11-17
5/14/10
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Kind Co-Authors Legislation Benefiting Small & Family-Owned Businesses in Western Wisconsin
5/14/10
Tax Relief Measure to Help Area S Corporations Reinvest, Grow their Business Read more »

U.S. Rep. Kind Statement on House Vote to
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Override Vote Came Up 13 Votes Short Read more »

Rep. Kind Takes the Lead on Priorities of Wisconsin's Sportsmen and Women
5/14/10
First Ever Congressional Sportsmens Week to Highlight Importance of Hunting, Fishing, and Outdoor Recreation in Wisconsin and Across America Read more »

Reform Coalition Unveils Fairness in
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Members Taking Farm Bill Reform Proposal to the Floor Read more »

Cong. Kind Announces $3.5 Million for Necedah Wildlife Refuge Visitors Center
5/14/10
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Editorial: Override this veto
5/14/10
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FROM THE HILL: President's SCHIP veto was all about his priorities
5/14/10
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Sportsmen's Week spotlights industry
5/14/10
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Editorial: Neglect on the Mississippi
5/14/10
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Self-employed seek equity on health deduction
5/14/10
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Health bill offers help to smallest businesses -- Proposal would give tax benefit when buying insurance
5/14/10
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Kind's bill would help self-employed
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FROM THE HILL: Honor our veterans every day
5/14/10
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Veterans Day brings attention to oral history project
5/14/10
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Kind's Iraq read is sound
5/14/10
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Kind to push for peace in Iraq
5/14/10
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Active Ingredient
5/14/10
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Kind failed in farm policy reform, but he shouldn't give up the fight
5/14/10
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Kudos to Kind, a rare voice of sanity on farm bill
5/14/10
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Millions In Subsidies For Profitable Corn?
5/14/10
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Making Waves in Dairyland
5/14/10
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Ron Kind: Cutting income taxes stimulates economy

The Recovery Act was passed to help our economy start creating jobs again. It invested in needed infrastructure projects across the nation, helped those hardest-hit by the recession, and kept police officers, firefighters and teachers on the job serving our communities. It provided 40 percent tax cuts to help businesses start hiring again and provide relief to middle-class families struggling in the recession. Read more »

Health-care changes promise higher Medicare payments for Wisconsin doctors and hospitals

Wisconsin doctors and hospitals treating Medicare patients can expect a modest bump in pay as a result of provisions in the new health-care law. U.S. Rep. Ron Kind, D-La Crosse, and a group of lawmakers from the Midwest and Pacific Northwest fought hard to get them. Kind stomped out of a meeting in House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's office, frustrated over the lack of movement on Medicare reimbursement reform and prepared to vote against the health-care reform bill that was President Barack Obama's top priority. Read more »

Editorial: Rep. Kind's lonely fight against socialized cotton

Kind, the Democrat who represents Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District, co-authored a letter with Rep. Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.) calling for reform of the bloated cotton subsidy program. Read more »