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Rep. Mark Pocan @pocan.house.gov · 4h

This town actually is big enough for the two of us.

@housedemocrats.bsky.social are here. Where are House Republicans?

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Representative Jim McGovern @repmcgovern.bsky.social · 6h

Who were the 6 people the Administration just killed without due process?

Were they children?

Were they victims of human trafficking?

WE DON’T KNOW—they refuse to show proof.

No one made Trump judge, jury & executioner. This is a gross violation of international human rights.

Trump Administration Strikes Another Boat It Says Was Trafficking Drugs

The president said that six were killed in the latest military action off the coast of Venezuela.

www.wsj.com

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Rep. Mark Pocan @pocan.house.gov · 6h

Trump and Republicans in Congress promised they would lower prices on day one.
But here’s our reality:

Healthcare costs📈
Grocery costs📈
Housing costs 📈

Because it was a fake campaign promise.

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Rep. Mark Pocan @pocan.house.gov · 6h

COURT WIN from last week!

Yet another appeals court rejected Trump’s attempt to end birthright citizenship due to the fact that it is blatantly unconstitutional. This is now the FIFTH time a federal court made that ruling.

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Rep. Mark Pocan @pocan.house.gov · 12h

Healthcare costs are rising because Republican politicians gave tax cuts to their billionaire donors. Not because of immigrants.

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Rep. Mark Pocan @pocan.house.gov · 1d

Journalist must be safely allowed into Gaza as this transition is occurring.

A free press is the only guarantee that every day people will be protected.

A free press is central to knowing the rules are being followed.

A free press is essential to peace.

Rep. Mark Pocan @pocan.house.gov · 1d

Today is an important day - the remaining Israeli hostages were released, Israel freed Palestinian prisoners, and the bloodshed in Gaza has stopped.

It’s now time to rebuild. As I said before, it can’t go back to an open air prison, it must be a place where Palestinians can thrive.

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Rep. Mark Pocan @pocan.house.gov · 1d

Important work has to continue by both Israel and Palestine. We’ll all be watching.

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Rep. Mark Pocan @pocan.house.gov · 1d

Today is an important day - the remaining Israeli hostages were released, Israel freed Palestinian prisoners, and the bloodshed in Gaza has stopped.

It’s now time to rebuild. As I said before, it can’t go back to an open air prison, it must be a place where Palestinians can thrive.

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Rep. Mark Pocan @pocan.house.gov · 1d

Today we honor National Indigenous Peoples’ Day, recognizing the rich cultures, history, and continued resilience of Native and Indigenous communities.

We can’t erase the past. We must acknowledge it and work toward justice.

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Rep. Mark Pocan @pocan.house.gov · 2d

People can smell that something’s not right.

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Rep. Mark Pocan @pocan.house.gov · 3d

Today is National Coming Out Day! Trust me, living your life authentically is the best thing you can do.

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Rep. Mark Pocan @pocan.house.gov · 4d

Tough week for Speaker Johnson.

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Rep. Mark Pocan @pocan.house.gov · 4d

I’ve been across Wisconsin holding town halls, and one thing I hear again and again is that people are deeply concerned about their healthcare premiums rising. The heat is on Republicans.

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Rep. Mark Pocan @pocan.house.gov · 4d

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Rep. Mark Pocan @pocan.house.gov · 4d

Today is World Mental Health Day. It’s okay to not be okay. If you or a loved one are struggling, reach out. Help is available. Call or text 988 for free, confidential support.

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Rep. Mark Pocan @pocan.house.gov · 4d

They’re selling you a piece of sh*t and telling you it’s a ham sandwich.

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Rep. Mark Pocan @pocan.house.gov · 4d

We're in the middle of a GOP government shutdown and millions are about to see their health insurance skyrocket, but I guess Trump has his priorities in order...

The Daily Beast @thedailybeast.bsky.social · 5d

Donald Trump appears ready to leave yet another mark on the nation’s capital with a triumphal arch that could rival the Lincoln Memorial in scale.

Trump Plotting Even Bigger Architectural Project for D.C.

The president appears to be planning a massive triumphal arch that could rival the Lincoln Memorial in scale.

trib.al

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Rep. Mark Pocan @pocan.house.gov · 4d

You may have heard an outlandish claim that we want your tax dollars to go to healthcare for “illegal aliens.”

The truth: it’s bullsh*t.

Watch this video to get the facts.

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Rep. Mark Pocan @pocan.house.gov · 5d

When I say rebuild, I mean not as an open-air prison again, but as a place where Palestinians can prosper.

www.npr.org/2025/10/08/g...

Israel, Hamas reach a ceasefire, with hostages and prisoners to be freed within days

Israel and Hamas have agreed to the "first phase" of a ceasefire deal intended to end the devastating Gaza war that unleashed the deadliest fighting ever between Israelis and Palestinians.

www.npr.org

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Rep. Mark Pocan @pocan.house.gov · 5d

I'm cautiously hoping that this will be the time a peace deal holds. We've seen false starts before, so I'm warily optimistic.

However, it's important to stop the bombing, to release the hostages, and to rebuild and deliver urgently needed aid to Gaza.

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Rep. Mark Pocan @pocan.house.gov · 5d

COURT WIN!

Last week, a Trump-appointed federal judge blocked the Trump administration from slashing $233 million in counterterrorism grants for Democrat-led states.

It’s outrageous that he would literally try to defund the police in blue states.

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Rep. Mark Pocan @pocan.house.gov · 6d

Congressional Republicans are refusing to extend the expiring Affordable Care Act tax credits.

@americanprogress.bsky.social estimates that Wisconsinites’ healthcare premiums will increase by 148% on average if they expire.

Today, Wisconsin legislators helped me get that message out there!

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Rep. Mark Pocan @pocan.house.gov · 6d

www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...

www.reuters.com

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Rep. Mark Pocan @pocan.house.gov · 6d

This guy wants to be a dictator so bad.

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Rep. Mark Pocan @pocan.house.gov · 6d

Why is everything getting so damn expensive?

One major reason: corporate monopolies are squeezing consumers. This week on my podcast, I’m joined by Barry Lynn of Open Markets Institute to dig into how corporate greed and consolidation drive up costs.

youtu.be/qmMzA1Ovqqc

With Liberty and Justice for Some Ep. 36 with Barry Lynn

Why is everything getting so damn expensive? One major reason: corporate monopolies are squeezing consumers. This week on my podcast, I’m joined by Barry Lynn of Open Markets to dig into how…

youtu.be

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