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Mark Pocan was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in the 2nd Congressional District on Nov. 6, 2012. He is from Madison and previously served as a Democratic member of the Wisconsin state Assembly.

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Mark Pocan
stated on October 3, 2021 in Twitter:

“The annual Pentagon budget hovers over $750 billion annually, twice that of the much debated Build Back Better Act that costs about $350 billion annually as currently proposed.”

By Laura Schulte • October 14, 2021
Mark Pocan
stated on August 27, 2021 in Twitter:

End of eviction moratorium means “millions of Americans” could lose their housing in the middle of a pandemic.

By D.L. Davis • September 3, 2021
Mark Pocan
stated on May 20, 2021 in Twitter:

During the pandemic, “I’ve been in D.C. voting regularly.”

By Laura Schulte • June 15, 2021
Mark Pocan
stated on May 21, 2021 in Twitter:

Says withdrawing troops from Afghanistan could save the U.S. $50 billion.

By Laura Schulte • June 8, 2021
Mark Pocan
stated on February 12, 2021 in a tweet:

Ron Johnson didn’t “show up” for a day of impeachment hearings.

By Eric Litke • February 16, 2021

Leah Vukmir
stated on July 5, 2018 in a news release:

Says Mark Pocan’s proposal to eliminate the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) would "eliminate border enforcement."

By Tom Kertscher • July 13, 2018
Kelda Helen Roys
stated on July 9, 2012 in news conference remarks:

Says she "stood up to" Gov. Scott Walker on tax cuts "for wealthy corporations" while her congressional opponent voted with Walker.

By Dave Umhoefer • July 13, 2012

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