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Only one more shopping day left until Aaron Rodgers Day
Happy Aaron Rodgers Day Eve, everyone! Ah, don't you just love the holiday season. Thanksgiving just last month, Christmas a mere two weeks away, New Year's Day right after that. And this year is very special because we get a day to honor the Green...
Tags: Terry Bradshaw, Super Bowl, Green Bay Packers, National Football League, Sports
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Paul Ryan out, Tommy Thompson could be in for GOP in Wisconsin Senate race
Washington BureauRep. Paul Ryan, architect of the House Republicans' controversial budget plan and a rising star in the party, announced Tuesday that he won't seek the open Senate seat in Wisconsin in 2012. "Our nation is quickly approaching a debt crisis that will do...Tags: Tammy Baldwin, Republican Party, Government, George W. Bush, Russell Feingold
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March 23, 2011 buzz: A nonviolent, effective way we can all protest Wisconsin
Opinion L.A.Most viewed, commented and shared: Boycott Wisconsin What's the best way to send a message to the Wisconsin Legislature that the rights of organized labor constitute an American birthright? Garret Keizer, author and contributing editor to Harper's... -
Local gays cheered by Minn. same-sex marriage law
The Leader-TelegramBackers of unions between gay and lesbian couples in Wisconsin applauded Tuesday's legalization of same-sex marriage in Minnesota and said while they're optimistic that act could spark debate about the issue, similar legislation in the Badger State doesn'...Tags: Wisconsin Badgers, Same-Sex Marriage, Social Issues, Marriage, Mark Dayton
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Paid sick days plan passes NYC Council; seen as major step in push for the benefit around US
Associated PressNEW YORK (AP) — In a significant victory amid a push for paid sick time laws around the country, city lawmakers voted Wednesday to make businesses provide the benefit to an estimated 1 million workers who don't have it now. Saying they hoped that...Tags: Michael Bloomberg, Local Elections, Labor Legislation, Employees, Portland (Middlesex, Connecticut)
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Democrats Hold onto Narrow Majority in U.S. Senate
Los Angeles TimesWASHINGTON -- Democrats retained a narrow majority in the Senate on Tuesday, but Republicans kept their grip on the House, delivering another divided, and highly polarized, Congress. The balance of power was likely to shift by no more than a seat or two,...Tags: Mitt Romney, Tommy Thompson, Shelley Berkley, Sarah Palin, Racism
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Scott Walker victory not so impressive
Recent letters to the editor misinterpret the results of the historic Wisconsin recall election ("Walker victory a harbinger of November elections," June 8). First, exit polls showed that 60 percent of Gov. Scott Walker's supporters did not feel a...Tags: Mitt Romney, Republican Party, U.S. Presidential Election Exit Polls (2008), Government, Employees
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No, single parenting is not child abuse
Moms At Work - Orlando SentinelSingle parents, did you know that you're abusing your kids? I know you think you're just going about your life, working and raising your children, but no, really, the fact that you are not married means you're abusing them. At least, that's according to... -
Occupy Chicago protesters interrupt Wisconsin governor's speech here
Tribune reporterWisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, facing a union effort to recall him from office, said today he will use Illinois’ tax increase and continued deficit as a defense for actions that included eliminating most collective bargaining rights for public...Tags: Grant Park, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Rahm Emanuel, Government, Unions
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All eyes turn to Illinois for next gun battle
Tribune reportersWith Wisconsin poised to allow people to carry concealed weapons in public, gun advocates have made Illinois -- the last holdout -- a prime target in their campaign to give citizens unrestricted rights to carry weapons. Illinois has been one of their...Tags: Crimes, Weaponry, Tinley Park, Firearms, International Trade
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Wis. Democrats, Republicans Deadlocked
Reuters ReporterOne of the 14 Wisconsin State Senators on the run to block Republican Gov. Scott Walker's attempt to end collective bargaining has hit a road block. According to published reports, Sen. Tim Cullen says talks with Republicans stalled Thursday. He...Tags: Columbus, Local Government, Employees, Madison (Dane, Wisconsin), Unemployment
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