5 Quotes & Sayings By Mark Pocan

Born in Madison, Wisconsin, Mark Pocan earned his B.A. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1996. He earned his J.D. from the University of Wisconsin Law School in 2000. Mark was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2002, serving for four years before being elected to the U.S Read more

House of Representatives in 2006, where he has served since then.

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We know that to compete for the jobs of the 21st century and thrive in a global economy, we need a growing, skilled and educated workforce, particularly in the areas of science, technology, engineering and math. Americans with bachelor's degrees have half the unemployment rate of those with a high school degree. Mark Pocan
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As we celebrate the considerable progress we've made toward full equality in our military, we cannot forget about those who continue to suffer because of the discriminatory policies of our past. Mark Pocan
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By making college unaffordable and student loans unbearable, we risk deterring our best and brightest from pursuing higher education and securing a good-paying job. Mark Pocan
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More than ever, a college diploma unlocks economic opportunity, provides students with a wealth of new skills and knowledge, and encourages innovation and growth. But more than ever, it also comes with a mountain of student loan debt. Mark Pocan