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2/3/2009
Petri Says People Are Angry About the Economy
Congressman Tom Petri is in the middle of his latest round of town meetings in cities and towns across the 6th Congressional District.  He says the participants in his meetings are angry about the economy.  Full Release

1/28/2009
Petri Votes Against Stimulus Bill
The House of Representatives passed its massive stimulus bill Wednesday by a vote of 244 to 188.  Rep. Tom Petri voted against the bill, and has released the following statement:  Full Release

1/27/2009
Congressmen Petri, Kanjorski Introduce Bipartisan Campaign Finance Bill
WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Petri (R-WI) introduced legislation Tuesday to establish tax credits and deductions for small campaign contributions.  Congressman Paul E. Kanjorski (D-PA) joined in the introduction as the lead Democratic cosponsor.  Full Release

1/26/2009
Rep. Petri to Host Town Meetings
On Thursday, January 29, 6th District Congressman Tom Petri will begin a series of town meetings in communities throughout east-central Wisconsin.  Town meetings provide an opportunity for 6th District residents to discuss federal issues, ask questions and make comments to their congressman in a group setting.  Full Release

1/22/2009
Petri Calls for Better School Tests
WASHINGTON - Rep. Tom Petri took on the status quo at the U.S. Department of Education today with the introduction of the Assessment Accuracy and Improvement Act, a proposal to provide more accurate tests for elementary and middle school students.  The bill, introduced with Rep. David Wu (D-OR) as a cosponsor, would allow states to use "adaptive" tests to fulfill their No Child Left Behind (NCLB) testing requirements.  Full Release