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Rep. Mark Pocan @pocan.house.gov · 14h

People can smell that something’s not right.

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Rep. Mark Pocan @pocan.house.gov · 1d

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 · 2d

Tough week for Speaker Johnson.

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Rep. Mark Pocan @pocan.house.gov · 2d

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 · 2d

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Rep. Mark Pocan @pocan.house.gov · 2d

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 · 2d

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 · 2d

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 · 3d

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 · 2d

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 · 3d

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 · 3d

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 · 3d

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 · 4d

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 · 4d

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

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Rep. Mark Pocan @pocan.house.gov · 4d

This guy wants to be a dictator so bad.

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Rep. Mark Pocan @pocan.house.gov · 4d

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…

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Rep. Mark Pocan @pocan.house.gov · 4d

I’ll be holding a press conference with @sensmithwi.bsky.social, State Rep. Ryan Spaude, and Wisconsinites who will see their 2026 health insurance premiums skyrocket due to Congressional Republicans' refusal to extend the expiring ACA credits.

Tune in today on Instagram live at 12:00pm CT.

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Rep. Mark Pocan @pocan.house.gov · 5d

This is an Orwellian effort to criminalize Americans' beliefs and speech.

We must ensure people understand that their rights and freedoms are at risk. (3/3)

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Rep. Mark Pocan @pocan.house.gov · 5d

It lets Trump and Stephen Miller interpret anything they deem as “anti-American”, “anti-Christianity”, or “anti-capitalist” as politically violent and orders the FBI and law enforcement to investigate and "disrupt" groups or individuals they don't like. (2/3)

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Rep. Mark Pocan @pocan.house.gov · 5d

We should be yelling about this from the rooftops! Trump issued a presidential memorandum outlining plans for crackdowns on free speech that he doesn’t like, called “NSPM-7.” (1/3)

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Governor Tony Evers @govevers.wisconsin.gov · 5d

Folks should never have to choose between life-saving healthcare and keeping a roof over their heads.

At a time when too many are feeling the pressure of rising costs, Trump's budget threatens to make healthcare significantly more expensive for thousands of Wisconsinites.

Under Trump's proposed budget, the average healthcare premium will increase by 148% for thousands of Wisconsinites

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Senator Tammy Baldwin @baldwin.senate.gov · 6d

The American people are with Democrats on this. They don’t want their health care ripped away from them or jacked up.

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Rep. Mark Pocan @pocan.house.gov · 5d

In case you missed it, here’s what happened.

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Rep. Mark Pocan @pocan.house.gov · 6d

📃Epstein Files – Johnson is refusing to swear in Rep.-Elect Grijalva, who would be the 218th signature to force a vote on releasing the Epstein Files.

The House should be in session, not on vacation! (3/3)

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Rep. Mark Pocan @pocan.house.gov · 6d

💵 Negotiating full year appropriations bills that aren’t stacked with partisan riders and harmful cuts, and could actually become law.

🐄 Farm Bill – overdue by TWO years. (2/3)

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