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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: Gays and Lesbians, Family, Marriage, Same-Sex Marriage, Government
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New venture capital proposal being floated in Wisconsin Legislature
Milwaukee Journal SentinelA bipartisan group of five lawmakers is set to unveil a venture capital proposal on Wednesday that one of them says should be able to pass the Legislature after two years of unsuccessful attempts. Last session, the two houses of the GOP-controlled...Tags: Tim Cullen, Economy, Business and Finance, Startups, Alberta Darling, Executive Branch
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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: Dallas Cowboys, Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers, New Year's Day, Holidays
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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: Political Candidates, Bill Nelson, Paul Ryan, Kent Conrad, Herb Kohl
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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: Elections, Democratic Party, Employees, Regional Authority, Citizens Initiative and Recall
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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, Union (McHenry, Illinois), Demonstration, Regional Authority, Unrest, Conflicts and War
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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: Economy, Business and Finance, Weaponry, Cook County, Defense, Regional Authority
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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: Dave Hansen, Local Government, Indianapolis, Regional Authority, AFSCME
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Wisconsin Republicans Say Anti-Union Law In Effect
Wisconsin Republicans said on Friday a measure stripping state public employees of most collective bargaining rights was now in effect after it was published by a legislative agency despite a judge's order against publication.
The move looked certain...Tags: Elections, Democratic Party, Scott Fitzgerald, Unions, Laws
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Indiana GOP leader: No compromise with absent Dems
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana's House speaker said Wednesday he won't concede to Democrats who fled the state to block contentious labor and education proposals — a strategy employed first last week in Wisconsin, where a legislative stalemate...Tags: Indianapolis, Urbana (Champaign, Illinois), Laws, Wisconsin, AFL-CIO
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Dems No Show In Indianapolis
The Indiana House came into session this morning with only two of the 40 Democrats on the floor. With only 58 legislators present, there was no quorum present to do business. The House needs 67 of its members to be present. Rep. Terri Austin, D-...Tags: Elections, Democratic Party, Illinois, Mitch Daniels, B Patrick Bauer
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