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...
Wall Street Journal: Million-Dollar Mascot
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...
Congressional Quarterly: Some GOP Senators Want Talks With Obama on Job-Creation Package
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...
Appleton Post Crescent: Lawmakers see pros, cons in President Barack Obama’s debt-reduction plan
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...
WLUK: Sen. Johnson’s budget cut plan
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...
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Johnson, Ribble push freeze on regulations
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...
The Hill:Bipartisan group of senators calls for deficit panel to ‘go big’
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...
WISN: Lisbon Officials Unveil 9/11 Memorial
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...
TMJ: Lisbon unveils 9/11 memorial with hundreds in attendance
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...
Muskego Patch: Waukesha County Remembers 9/11 Pays Tribute on 10th Anniversary
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...