by smw | Aug 2, 2011 | Op-Eds and Blogs
By Larry BivinsWisconsin lawmakers on both sides of the political aisle put aside their misgivings Monday to help pass emergency legislation to avert a federal government default that many economists say could have sent the economy reeling toward another recession.The...
by smw | Aug 2, 2011 | Op-Eds and Blogs
Six of Wisconsin’s eight U-S House members joined their colleagues yesterday in approving a compromise that averts the nation from an historic financial default.La Crosse Democrat Ron Kind joined the state’s five Republicans in voting yes – but Kind...
by smw | Aug 1, 2011 | Op-Eds and Blogs
By Sharif DurhamsSen. Ron Johnson (R-Wisconsin) said Monday he won’t vote for the budget compromise that will allow the U.S. government to raise its debt ceiling.Johnson announced his planned ‘no’ vote in a news release Monday afternoon”Although this...
by smw | Aug 1, 2011 | Budget, Debt and Deficit, Press Releases
Washington, D.C. – Senator Ron Johnson (WI) made the following statement regarding the upcoming Senate vote on the Budget Control Act:”After reviewing the Budget Control Act of 2011, I have decided to vote against its passage. Although this bill...
by smw | Aug 1, 2011 | Op-Eds and Blogs
By Jeff PoorLate Sunday, it looked like a deal had been reached, and many on Capitol Hill were breathing a sigh of relief. But not everyone was exactly jumping for joy.On Sunday night’s special edition of “On the Record with Greta van Susteren” on...
