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Mark Pocan: “Every Democrat will sign on to it. I have already.”

Featuring: Mark Pocan, Democratic | U.S. House, Wisconsin, District 2

What Rep. Mark Pocan Says Is Really Driving Prices — And What Congress Must Do

Published September 4, 2025 | Video Starts at 10:51

We have a discharge petition right now. You need 218 people to sign it. We got four Republicans I believe have signed on so far. Every Democrat will sign on to it. I have already. and you know, at least we should let the public see what's there. Is this the most substantive issue we're dealing with? No, I think, you know, people's health care and, you know, funding of government. (10:51–10:55)

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