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President Barack Obama had his American Jobs Act. Now, Senate Republicans may have their Real American Jobs Act.After more than two years in which the GOP political strategy to Obama's policies has...

Congress resoundingly approved long-stalled trade agreements with South Korea, Colombia and Panama late Wednesday, authorizing the most significant expansion of trade relations in nearly two...

Senate Republicans on Thursday unveiled their own jobs package and called on President Obama to enter negotiations reconciling it with parts of his own jobs bill.They said the package was developed...

Responding and reacting to the public call for jobs, Senate Republicans on Thursday unveiled their own jobs plan, "The Jobs Through Growth Act" -- one they say will create 5 million jobs to put...

On Wednesday, Ken Hoagland, chairman of Restore America's Voice Foundation, delivered the petitions of 1.6 million Americans demanding the repeal of Obamacare to legislators on Capitol Hill.After...

Originally printed in Politico, October 5th, 2011Most people go into business because they want to make the world better by building something; and, of course, to make money for themselves and the...

By Allison KruschkeOctober 4, 2011Freshman Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin. Photo courtesy of ronjohnson.senate.govSen. Ron Johnson, R-WI, summed up his experience with the national government...

Washington - The Senate on Monday weighed whether to punish China for undervaluing its currency and taking away American jobs. At issue is whether legislation would boost the American economy, as...

Iowa Republican ChuckGrassley, ranking member on the Senate Judiciary Committee, announced Tuesday that he has sent a letter to President Barack Obama questioning the administration's...

Most of Wisconsin's Congressional delegation has joined the push to get the gray wolf taken off the endangered species list in the western Great Lakes region.U.S. Rep. Tammy Baldwin, U.S. Sen. Herb...

ESPN college football analyst Lee Corso likes to dress up as a school mascot to show which team he's picking to win. Perhaps he'd be willing to serve his country in a similar way by choosing a...

A splinter group of Senate Republicans is stepping ahead of the GOP leadership by asking for direct negotiations with President Obama on a bipartisan job-creation package.The White House and...

Republican lawmakers agree with tax code reforms WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama has an ally in Rep. Sean Duffy when it comes to reforming the tax code and closing loopholes for corporations.The...

How he says the govt. can save $1.4 trillion Our country's debt problem is one both Democrats and Republicans are trying to solve."We need to get more serious about debt deficit reduction in this...

Wisconsin Republicans Ron Johnson and Reid Ribble are pushing for a broad moratorium on new federal regulations, calling it a "jobs bill that could actually pass."Their proposal would ban federal...

A bipartisan group of 37 senators said Thursday it will urge the deficit-reduction committee to cut the deficit by at least $4 trillion over the next 10 years, including previously enacted deficit...

LISBON, Wis. -- A treasured piece of steel from one of the twin towers has found a home in the town of Lisbon. Part of the steel beams that made up the towers has been turned into a memorial to...

LISBON - Lisbon is such a small town. But, it's unveiling of the 9/11 Memorial is drawing big crowds. Many have come with somber hearts. Others, to show they stand united. Even though...

By Sarah Millard "On that day, the unthinkable happened - a tragedy of epic proportions. However, one undeniable truth emerged from 9/11. The firefighters and the other emergency personnel who...

MILWAUKEE (AP) — U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan will be in Milwaukee Friday to talk about preparing students for the workforce.Duncan will be with White House Domestic Policy Council Director...