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Priorities
BUILDING A BETTER FUTURE
FOR WISCONSIN
Children are the key to a better future. Our children will be tomorrow's teachers, doctors, scientists, parents and even Presidents. That's why helping children has long been one of my top priorities. We need to make sure they get the best education possible so they will be prepared for the challenges of this new century. But we can't overlook the contribution our parents have already made. We need to make sure that Social Security and Medicare remain sound and that senior citizens continue to receive the respect and quality care they deserve.
Education Reform
Child Care Tax Credit
Child Support Enforcement
Social Security and Medicare
Nursing Home Bill
Environment
KEEPING WISCONSIN SAFE
Fighting crime is one of the most important challenges I face in the Senate, and we need to take a balanced approach. Passing tough laws is not enough -- they must be enforced. But we also need to fund crime prevention programs designed to target at-risk kids before they turn to violence as a solution to their problems.
COPS Program
Meth
Bulletproof Vests
Child Safety Locks
Families and Schools Together (FAST)
Safe and Sound
PRESERVING WISCONSIN'S AGRICULTURAL TRADITIONS
Wisconsin is now and will always be America's Dairyland. We have efficient farmers, plentiful water and feed supplies, good land, rich soil and the pride in our dairy heritage that give us the competitive edge for success. But as other regions catch up, it becomes more important that we work together, as producers, farm organizations, cooperatives, processors and policy makers, to assure that we maintain our competitive edge.
Chairman of the Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee
Dairy Pricing Reform
Tax Reform for Farmers
National Dairy Farmers Fairness Act
The Family Farm Retirement Equity Act
Agriculture Advisory Committee
A BUSINESSMAN'S APPROACH TO THE FEDERAL BUDGET
When I was first elected to the Senate, we faced huge budget deficits, and government spending was out of control. A lot has changed since then, but my approach to the budget has stayed the same: Don't spend more than you take in. That attitude has earned me the title of "Budget Hawk" and some have even called me a "tightwad." Well, that's fine with me.
Whether the country faces surpluses or deficits, we must take the same cautious approach. That reasoning worked for me when I was president of Kohl's grocery stores and it worked for our country in turning around the economy.
After enjoying an unprecedented period of growth and stability, we now face
the twin economic challenges of recession and wartime. However, as long as we remain careful and compassionate, I believe we can craft a Federal budget that meets our immediate and pressing national needs while allowing for long-term economic prosperity.
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