by smw | Aug 30, 2011 | Op-Eds and Blogs
By Lisa LererAfter months of bitter negotiations, Democratic and Republican leaders have finally reached an agreement to raise the nation’s debt ceiling. Now, they must sell it to their parties — and quickly — recognizing there’s plenty...
by smw | Aug 30, 2011 | Op-Eds and Blogs
By Trent ArtusThe economy is the focus of a visit from a Wisconsin lawmaker. Senator Ron Johnson was in Chippewa County for a luncheon with Chamber of Commerce members. With legislators on break, Sen. Johnson is spending some time traveling around the state...
by smw | Aug 30, 2011 | Op-Eds and Blogs
By Sophie QuintonPresident Obama’s “job-killing” policies have “taken America 180 degrees in the wrong direction,” Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., opined in the Washington Times on Tuesday. Johnson, a former CEO of a mid-sized manufacturing...
by smw | Aug 30, 2011 | Op-Eds and Blogs
By Eric LindquistU.S. Sen. Ron Johnson apologized up front Monday for not bringing a very cheerful message to his audience at a joint meeting of the Eau Claire, Chippewa Falls and Menomonie chambers of commerce.But the freshman Republican, an Oshkosh businessman who...
by smw | Aug 30, 2011 | Op-Eds and Blogs
By Eric LindquistEditor’s note: U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, a Republican from Oshkosh, met Monday with the Leader-Telegram Editorial Board and fielded questions on several topics. Following are edited versions of some of his responses:Q: You were elected as an...
