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Video Clips

• Petri Express Concern Over the Process for Moving Postal Facility, Requests Audit
  On November 23, 2010, Rep. Petri spoke at a public hearing with USPS on the potential closing of the Oshkosh Mail Processing and Distribution Center
  (November 23, 2010)
• Rep. Petri Asks: Where Are the Jobs?
  On July 20, 2010, Rep. Petri told the House of Representatives that unemployment remains high because government activism is causing business uncertainty.
  (July 20, 2010)
• Rep. Petri at the National Youth Art Month Flag Event
  On March 25, 2010, the Council for Art Education's National Youth Art Month Flag Event held a reception in the Library of Congress for K-12 participants in a national Youth Art Month flag design program. Each participating state selected one design to represent that state and the creative spirit of Youth Art Month. Selected for Wisconsin was the design of Berlin High School 11th grader Rachel Huettl, who attended the reception and discussed her flag with Rep. Petri.
  (March 25, 2010)
• Rep. Petri Floor Speech on Health Care
  On March 16, 2010, Rep. Tom Petri made a one minute address on the House Floor in opposition to the congressional leadership's mammoth health insurance proposal.
  (March 16, 2010)
• Rep. Tom Petri: Pedicab Driver
  Rep. Petri was invited to take a pedicab ride March 11, 2010. Rather than be a Poobah in the back seat, however, Petri chose to be a public servant by driving the pedicab.
  (March 12, 2010)
• Petri in an Aviation Hearing on Spaceports
  Aviation Subcommittee Ranking Republican Tom Petri participated in a hearing Dec. 2, 2009, on the regulatory, mentoring and funding needs of nascent spaceports, including Spaceport Sheboygan. Shown testifying is James Testwuide, Chairman of the Great Lakes Science and Information Center.
  (December 2, 2009)
• Petri and the Health Care Protest on Capitol Hill
  Rep. Tom Petri joined thousands of citizens who made a "House Call" outside the U.S. House of Representatives November 5, 2009 to protest the mammoth health care bill which Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the House Democrats are planning to push through the House November 7, 2009.
  (November 5, 2009)
• Petri on the Pelosi/Dingell Health Care Bill
  The Democratic leaders of the House of Representatives released their major health care reform proposal on Oct. 29, 2009. Rep. Petri offered comments.
  (October 29, 2009)
• Petri and the Troops to Teachers Program
  Rep. Petri participated in a press conference on October 27, 2009, to announce the introduction of legislation to improve the Troops to Teachers program, which helps retiring members of the military to transition to jobs as teachers.
  (October 27, 2009)
• Petri and Wisconsin's Middle Level Principal of the Year
  Wisconsin's Middle Level Principal of the Year, Kathy Lemberger, met with Rep. Tom Petri in Washington Oct. 15 to discuss education issues. Lemberger, the principal of Washington Junior High School in Manitowoc, was on Capitol Hill as part of the MetLife/National Association of Secondary School Principals National Principal of the Year Program.
  (October 15, 2009)
• Petri and the Dairy Caucus
  The newly-reconstituted House Dairy Caucus met with U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Oct. 1 to discuss the current serious problems faced by dairy farmers. Caucus Vice Chair Tom Petri said that they urged the Secretary to redouble the Executive Branch's efforts to provide price stabilization programs and to modernize the dairy price support program which, Petri said, "is totally inadequate to today's circumstances."
  (October 1, 2009)
• Petri Supports Making Legislation Available Online
  Rep. Petri explains why he has cosponsored H. Res. 554 and has signed a discharge petition to help force the House leadership to bring it to the floor of the House for a vote. H. Res. 554 would require the House leadership to make the full text of legislation available on the Web at least 72 hours before bringing it to the floor for consideration. This would give lawmakers and the general public time to consider bills before they are brought up for a vote.
  (September 24, 2009)
• Petri and The National Direct Student Loan Coalition
  On Sept. 21, several leading members of the The National Direct Student Loan Coalition (NDSLC) stopped by Rep. Tom Petri's office to thank him for his work in defense of Direct Lending. Tom Butts, retired from the University of Michigan and now an advisor to the NDSLC, said Rep. Petri will be proud of his work on student loans for the rest of his career, and that his descendants will as well.
  (September 21, 2009)
• Petri at Education Press Conference
  At a press conference Sept. 15, 2009 with Education Secretary Arne Duncan, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and others, Rep. Petri discussed H.R. 3221, the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009. This bill will eliminate the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) program (aka "guaranteed loans") in favor of the vastly more cost-effective Direct Loan program, which Petri has championed since 1983.
  (September 15, 2009)
• Petri at Aviation Safety Press Conference
  On July 29, 2009, Rep. Petri participated in a Capitol Hill press conference to discuss legislation being introduced to enhance the safety of air travel, especially for commuter airlines.
  (July 29, 2009)
• Petri Praises Direct Loan Program at Education and Labor Committee Mark-Up
  At an Education and Labor Committee meeting July 21, 2009, held to complete work on H.R. 3221, the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009, Rep. Petri praised the bill's provisions designed to end the Federal Family Education Loan program in favor of the Direct Loan program.
  (July 21, 2009)
• Petri's Health Care Amendment
  The House Education and Labor Committee considered amendments to a massive health care overhaul. At 9:54 pm, Rep. Petri called attention to the need to protect consumer-driven plans such as Health Savings Accounts coupled with low-premium high deductible plans which have proved highly popular with consumers, and have been a great success for the employees of Manitowoc County, among other employers. After a long night's work of considering amendments, at about 5 a.m., the Committee agreed to Rep. Petri's amendment protecting consumer-directed plans.
  (July 16, 2009)
• The Current Health Care Problem and its Solutions
  Rep. Petri discusses the trouble in health care today.
  (June 16, 2009)
• The Benefits of Preventive Care
  Preventive health care could save large amounts of money.
  (June 16, 2009)
• Petri Discusses Direct Lending and its History
  Direct Lending is not a new concept, but one that should finally be applied.
  (March 26, 2009)
• Direct Lending Offers More Savings Than Other Types of Student Loans
  There are many benefits of direct lending.
  (March 26, 2009)
• Petri Supports Adaptive Testing in K-12 Schools
  Adaptive testing as an addition to No Child Left Behind.
  (March 19, 2009)
• Rep. Petri's Website Greeting
  Welcome to Congressman Petri's website.
  (March 12, 2009)

Audio Clips

• Petri Responds to Controversial TSA Pat Downs
  Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Republican leader John L. Mica (R-FL) and Aviation Subcommittee top Republican Tom Petri (R-WI) today called for a review of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) pat down procedures.
  (November 19, 2010) (View Release)
• Petri Recognized as a Friend of Farmers
  The American Farm Bureau Federation has recognized Rep. Tom Petri as a Friend of Farm Bureau for his support of Farm Bureau priorities during the 111th Congress.
  (October 28, 2010) (View Release)
• Petri Warns of Stop-Loss Deadline
  Rep. Tom Petri is trying to get the word out to current and former members of the armed forces whose tours of duty were involuntarily extended in Iraq and Afghanistan: Deadline December 3, 2010
  (September 27, 2010) (View Release)
• Small Business Association Awards Rep. Petri
  The National Federation of Independent Business, a leading small business association, has named Rep. Tom Petri a "Guardian of Small Business" for his "outstanding" voting record on behalf of America's small business owners during the 111th Congress.
  (September 24, 2010) (View Release)
• Republicans Introduce Pledge to America
  Rep. Petri responds to the Republican Party's introduction of the Pledge to America, which is the Republican's plan for governing.
  (September 23, 2010) (View Release)
• Petri Receives Tax Fighter Award
  The National Tax Limitation Committee (NTLC) honored Congressman Tom Petri with its 111th Congress "Tax Fighter Award." NTLC President Lewis K. Uhler and Rep. Petri comment on the award.
  (September 23, 2010) (View Release)
• Petri Responds to Recent Job Report
  Rep. Petri responds to a recent report which found that the U.S. fell behind China, India, Brazil as a top place to invest
  (September 21, 2010) (View Release)
• People at Petri Town Meetings Concerned About Health Care
  Congressman Tom Petri is in the midst of 12 town meetings throughout east-central Wisconsin. He says attendance has been higher than normal, probably because constituents want their worries heard about the health care bills in Congress.
  (January 7, 2010) (text version)
• Petri Applauded on Troops to Teachers Bill
  Congressman Tom Petri received a rousing reception at a Washington-area meeting of the TTT state and regional directors.
  (December 10, 2009) (text version)
• Petri Says Congress, Public Should Have Time to Read Legislation Before Voting
  Representative Tom Petri is cosponsoring legislation to require House leaders to make the complete text of bills available on the Web for at least 72 hours before those bills can come up for a vote on the floor of the House of Representatives.
  (September 24, 2009) (text version)
• Petri Champions Direct Loans for Students, $87 Billion Saved for Taxpayers and Student Aid
  Rep. Petri spoke on the floor of the House this afternoon in support of H.R. 3221, the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009.
  (September 16, 2009) (text version)
• We Can't Pass a Speech, Petri Says of President's Address
  Rep. Petri has made the following comments in response to President Obama's address to Congress regarding health care reform.
  (September 10, 2009) (text version)
• Petri Hoping for an Obama Health Care Re-Boot
  What is Rep. Tom Petri looking for from President Barack Obama Wednesday night when the President is scheduled to address Congress on health care?
  (September 8, 2009) (text version)
• Petri and Other Transportation Committee Leaders Introduce Bipartisan Air Safety Bill
  Petri and other members of the bipartisan leadership of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Subcommittee on Aviation introduced legislation to enhance airline safety by setting new training and service standards for commercial pilots.
  (July 30, 2009) (text version)
• Oshkosh Student In DC for Girls Nation
  Rebecca Liu and Rep. Tom Petri comment on American Legion's program, Girls Nation.
  (July 23, 2009) (text version)
• Petri Amendment to Save Consumer-Driven Health Plans Adopted by Committee
  Petri explains his amendment to protect consumer-driven health plans during the Education and Labor Committee markup session.
  (July 17, 2009) (text version)
• Petri Concerned About Health Care Bill
  Petri addresses his colleagues regarding the health care bill.
  (July 15, 2009) (text version)
• Petri Votes Against the Budget
  Large federal debt will lead to inflation.
  (April 2, 2009) (text version)
• Petri Votes Against Stimulus Package
  Petri believes a short term, focused stimulus plan would be more effective.
  (January 28, 2009) (text version)
• Petri Proposes Campaign Reform Legislation
  CIVIC legislation would regulate large contributions to be more fair.
  (January 27, 2009) (text version)
• Charity Fairness Bill Introduced by Petri
  Legislation to reimburse charity volunteers equally to for profit businesses.
  (January 13, 2009) (text version)
• Petri's Work in No Child Left Behind
  Petri has many education initiatives to benefit schools, students and economy.
  (February 12, 2008) (text version)
• Petri Concerned About the Presidential Veto of the SCHIP Legislation
  SCHIP funded key health programs in Wisconsin, such as BadgerCare.
  (January 23, 2008) (text version)
• Wisconsin Receives Energy Funding for Low Income Housing
  Wisconsin receives $18 million to help heat low income housing in the winter.
  (January 17, 2008) (text version)
• Fond du Lac High School Band Plays at Nation's Capital
  High Schools participate in playing the national anthem in Washington.
  (June 28, 2007) (text version)
• Petri Introduces Flexible Student Loan Plan
  Post school loan payments would be based on income.
  (May 23, 2007) (text version)
• Ripon High School Students in D.C.
  Students will compete as Wisconsin winners of the "We the People" contest
  (May 02, 2007) (text version)
• Petri Bill Offers Tax Fairness to Charity Drivers
  Treats charitable and business uses the same.
  (Mar. 29, 2007) (text version)
• Petri Wins Taxpayer Friend Award
  National Taxpayer Union rating counts all tax and fiscal votes.
  (Mar. 28, 2007) (text version)
• Petri Advocates Continued SeniorCare Program
  Wisconsin delegation sends letter to HHS Secretary.
  (Mar. 02, 2007) (text version)
• Petri Introduces Campaign Polling Reform Bill
  Legislation would target "smear polls" for disclosure.
  (Mar. 01, 2007) (text version)
• Petri Says Consider Iraqi Partition
  Congressman speaks during debate on Iraq resolution.
  (Feb. 15, 2007) (text version)
• Petri, Bipartisan Group Introduce Star Act
  Bill would make college more affordable for students.
  (Feb. 13, 2007) (text version)
• Petri Helps Introduce Voter Confidence Bill
  H.R. 811 would require verifiable paper vote receipts.
  (Feb. 06, 2007) (text version)
• Rep. Petri Calls for Medal of Honor for former Fond du Lac resident
  James Megellas served with great distinction in World War II
  (Feb. 01, 2007) (text version)
• Rep. Tom Petri Receives Award
  Presented by Wisconsin Farm Bureau President Bill Bruins.
  (Jan. 30, 2007) (text version)
• Capitol Meeting on Global Warming
  Rep. Petri attends with busines and environmental leaders.
  (Jan. 22, 2007) (text version)
• Bill To Authorize Asian Carp Barrier Introduced
  Rep. Petri joins as original cosponsor of H.R. 553.
  (Jan. 19, 2007) (text version)
• Petri Gives Keynote Address at Troops to Teachers Conference in Washington, D.C.
  Discusses bill to improve Troops to Teachers Program
  (Jan. 17, 2007) (text version)
• Neenah School Visited by Rep. Petri
  Spends part of Martin Luther King Day at Tullar Elementary.
  (Jan. 16, 2007) (text version)
• Rep. Tom Petri to Lead Republicans on Aviation Subcommittee
  Will serve for the 110th Congress
  (Jan. 10, 2007) (text version)
• Rep. Petri Introduces "Troops to Teachers" Reform
  Bill will allow more schools to participate.
  (Nov. 15, 2006) (text version)
• Congress Passes Rep. Tom Petri's Bill to protect against animal rights extremists.
  Bill provides additional protections from threats and intimidation
  (Nov. 13, 2006) (text version)
• Hero of the Taxpayer award presented to Rep. Tom Petri
  Award presented at a ceremony in the U.S. Capitol
  (Sept. 27, 2006) (text version)