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Van Orden’s Outspoken Nature Key Issue in Competitive Congressional Race
Republican Derrick Van Orden faces challenge from Democrat Rebecca Cooke in western Wisconsin.
Oct 18th, 2024 by Hope KirwanSenator Baldwin Delivers for Veterans, Wisconsin Military Families, and National Security in Annual Funding Package
Baldwin successfully included support for Wisconsin military installations, investments for Veteran mental health, and resources to stay ahead of threat of China
Apr 3rd, 2024 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin, Van Orden Lead Wisconsin Delegation in Introducing Bill to Rename Tomah VA after Wisconsin Veteran Jason Simcakoski
In 2016, Senator Baldwin passed “Jason’s Law” to strengthen VA’s opioid prescribing guidelines and provide safer pain management to veterans
Jan 9th, 2024 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Secures Wins for Wisconsin in Bipartisan Defense Spending Legislation
Dec 20th, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Tomah VA Didn’t Give Opioids “Like Candy”
Inspector General report requested by Sen. Baldwin finds no evidence of opioids haphazardly prescribed.
Mar 31st, 2019 by Rich KremerBipartisan Omnibus Supports Wisconsin Veterans
Senator Baldwin worked to include reforms that improve services and care for veterans
Apr 5th, 2018 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Hosts Roundtable with Green Bay Officials on Fighting the Opioid Epidemic
Baldwin helped secure a $3 billion increase in federal funding to fight the opioid epidemic in the bipartisan spending legislation signed by President Trump
Apr 2nd, 2018 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Secures Full Funding for Jason Simcakoski Memorial and Promise Act
Baldwin’s Bipartisan Reform Strengthens VA Opioid Prescribing Guidelines and Puts In Place Stronger Oversight and Accountability
Apr 2nd, 2018 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Honored by Disabled American Veterans Organization with Senate Legislator of the Year Award
Senator Baldwin recognized for working to combat the opioid epidemic and fund critical veterans programs and services
Feb 27th, 2018 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Secures Major Investments to Support Wisconsin’s Veterans
On one-year anniversary of the passage of the Jason Simcakoski Memorial and Promise Act, bipartisan veterans appropriations legislation passes committee with full funding for Baldwin reform
Jul 14th, 2017 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Fights for Wisconsin in Bipartisan Omnibus Funding Deal
As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Baldwin secured several bipartisan wins for Wisconsin signed into law by President Trump
May 8th, 2017 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Helps Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Prevent Overmedication and Combat Suicide Among Veterans
An average of 20 veterans a day die from suicide, accounting for nearly a quarter of all deaths from suicide among U.S. adults
May 4th, 2017 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Will Vote to Confirm David Shulkin as Secretary of Veterans Affairs
"Dr. Shulkin has the experience and qualifications to provide the leadership necessary to get the job done..."
Feb 13th, 2017 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinPresident Obama Signs Senator Baldwin’s Bipartisan VA Reforms into Law
VA reforms from Jason Simcakoski Memorial Opioid Safety Act become law
Jul 22nd, 2016 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin’s Bipartisan VA Reforms Pass the House of Representatives, Move to the Senate
Jason Simcakoski Memorial Opioid Safety Act continues to move forward after being approved by House and Senate Conference Committee this week
Jul 8th, 2016 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin’s Bipartisan Jason Simcakoski Memorial Act Continues to Move Forward
Legislation would improve pain care at VA, provide stronger oversight, and address the problem of overprescribing practices
May 3rd, 2016 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBipartisan Omnibus Big Win for Wisconsin Veterans
As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Baldwin secured several bipartisan provisions for Wisconsin veterans and their families
Dec 22nd, 2015 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin’s Jason Simcakoski Memorial Act Moves Forward
Legislation would improve pain care at VA, provide stronger oversight, and address the problem of overprescribing practices
Dec 9th, 2015 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinWisconsin Medical Society Supports Senator Baldwin’s Bipartisan VA Reform Legislation
Jason Simcakoski Memorial Opioid Safety Act would provide VA with the tools it needs to address the problem of overprescribing practices
Nov 12th, 2015 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Statement in response to VA Inspector General Report on the Death of Marine Corps Veteran Jason Simcakoski at the Tomah VA Medical Center
“Those responsible for this tragic failure should never again serve our veterans and their families.”
Aug 7th, 2015 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin