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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

1/21/2009
Regional Commission Wins Economic Development Grant
Congressman Tom Petri reports that the East Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission has been awarded a $154,884 three-year grant by the U.S. Commerce Department's Economic Development Administration.   Full Release

1/16/2009
Petri Looking Forward to Inauguration
In unscripted comments recorded for broadcasters, Rep. Petri said the following about the upcoming inauguration:  Full Release