Westlawn Gardens neighborhood recognized with major national award The Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee was awarded with the Charles L. Edson Tax Credit Award for Public Housing by The Affordable Housing Tax Credit Coalition for its redevelopment project at Westlawn Gardens during an awards ceremony today in Washington D.C. The national coalition recognized Westlawn Gardens as one of the seven best affordable housing developments in the country.“I am very proud of the work the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee has done in the revitalization of the Westlawn Gardens neighborhood,” said Milwaukee Common Council President Willie Hines, who also serves as Chairman of the Housing Authority’s Board of Directors. “Under Tony Pérez’ leadership, we are implementing a brilliant strategy to ensure we build a strong neighborhood that supports families. It’s gratifying to see the Housing Authority receive this major national award today, and I’m honored to be a part of the team.”
Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans Applauds Congresswoman Gwen Moore for a Perfect 100 on Senior-Issue Voting Record For Immediate ReleaseMay 30, 2013Contact Person: Billy Feitlinger, 608-239-5384(cell) bfeitlinger@hotmail.comThe Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans, an affiliate of the Alliance for Retired Americans today honored Congresswoman Gwen Moore for scoring a perfect 100 on the Alliance’s 2012 Voting Record. The report card assesses Members of Congress on 10 House and Senate votes, which include issues of critical importance to seniors from taxes to Medicare, from Social Security to prescription drugs. Although findings reveal an alarming number of elected officials voted against current and future seniors, by scoring 100% Congresswoman Moore exhibited the courage and conviction to stand up for the best interests of older Americans. The WI Alliance, representing over 107,000 Wisconsin retirees and is a charter member of the national organization, provides public education and advocacy with and for current and future seniors on state and federal programs and issues.
Congresswoman to Appear at Tenth Dems Event Suddenly, It's Summer...… or it will be soon. Save the date for the Tenth Congressional District Democrats (Tenth Dems) Candidate and Volunteer Appreciation Reception on Sunday, June 23rd, from 5-7 P.M!We will be celebrating Democrats who stepped forward to run for office within the 10th Congressional District and the volunteers who supported them. 10th District residents are fortunate to have so many top-notch candidates to choose from.Wisconsin Congresswoman Gwen Moore will be our Keynote Speaker, fresh off of a recent appearance on The Colbert Report. Rep. Moore verbally danced to Stephen Colbert’s questions with nimbleness and verve and made the puckish talk show host scramble to find ways to dupe her, to no avail. Watch the fireworks between Rep. Moore and Colbert at http://www.colbertnation.com/the-colbert-report-videos/426350/may-15-2013/better-know-a-district---wisconsin-s-4th---gwen-moore-pt--1.
Rates on need-based loans set to double Rep. Gwen Moore (D-Wis.) called for the crafting of a long-term solution to student debt Monday, saying it is necessary to deal with "the student debtor crisis" before America as a whole faces dire economic consequences.
"This is a national crisis for everybody, not just student debtors," an impassioned Moore said in a news conference in the Milwaukee Area Technical College Student Center. "It's time to take action and stand up not only for these students, but stand up for the American economy."
On July 1, students attending school on subsidized Stafford student loans — those that are awarded on the basis of economic need — face a doubling of their interest rates from 3.4% to 6.8% if Congress does not act to maintain the current rate. Roughly 7 million students would be affected by the increase. Student debt in total stands at a record high $1.1 trillion, surpassing auto loan, credit card and home equity debt, said Moore, a Milwaukee Democrat.
