Dan O’Donnell: A case of the Mondays

For the first time in at least 40 years (and possibly ever), an election in the state will take place on a Monday after Evers issued an executive order scheduling a special election to replace now-retired Republican Congressman Sean Duffy on Monday, January 27th, 2020. A primary, should one be necessary, will be held on Monday, December 30th, 2019.

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Dave Zweifel: ‘Harry and Louise’ are back to scare us away from health care reform

The “Partnership for America’s Health Care Future” was formed by — guess who? — a consortium of the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, the nation’s major health insurance companies, the association of private hospitals and the American Medical Association, all of which profit immensely from the current broken system. The goal, of course, is to defeat Medicare for All and even less ambitious plans, no matter the costs.

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WED News Summary: Evers expresses reservations about Fitzgerald’s call for new tax cuts; reaction to Trump impeachment inquiry

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Access the mobile version of the News Summary: https://www.wispolitics.com/2019/wed-news-summary-evers-expresses-reservations-about-fitzgeralds-call-for-new-tax-cuts-reaction-to-trump-impeachment-inquiry/ STORY TOPICS – White house – State government – Federal government – Local government – Agribusiness – Courts – Culture – Demographics – Education – E… Please

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Introduces bipartisan legislation to boost protections for SEC, CFTC whistleblowers

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin joined Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Dick Durbin (D-IL) to introduce the bipartisan Whistleblower Programs Improvement Act (WPIA) that would extend whistleblower protections to more individuals who report wrongdoing and violations of securities and commodities law. “If

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Wisconsin Operating Engineers Local 139, Wisconsin Laborers’ District Council, and Wisconsin Pipe Trades Association: Construction workers support ‘worker safety and energy security act’

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U.S. Rep. Moore: Statement on impeachment inquiry progress

“I welcome Speaker Pelosi’s decision to begin an impeachment inquiry. The findings from the Mueller report troubled me and made it clear that he solicited help from Russia and obstructed justice. Trump’s abuse of presidential power did not stop there. His recent calls urging Ukraine’s president to investigate his political opponent

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Dan O’Donnell: A case of the Mondays

For the first time in at least 40 years (and possibly ever), an election in the state will take place on a Monday after Evers issued an executive order scheduling a special election to replace now-retired Republican Congressman Sean Duffy on Monday, January 27th, 2020. A primary, should one be necessary, will be held on Monday, December 30th, 2019.

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Dave Zweifel: ‘Harry and Louise’ are back to scare us away from health care reform

The “Partnership for America’s Health Care Future” was formed by — guess who? — a consortium of the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, the nation’s major health insurance companies, the association of private hospitals and the American Medical Association, all of which profit immensely from the current broken system. The goal, of course, is to defeat Medicare for All and even less ambitious plans, no matter the costs.

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WED News Summary: Evers expresses reservations about Fitzgerald’s call for new tax cuts; reaction to Trump impeachment inquiry

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Access the mobile version of the News Summary: https://www.wispolitics.com/2019/wed-news-summary-evers-expresses-reservations-about-fitzgeralds-call-for-new-tax-cuts-reaction-to-trump-impeachment-inquiry/ STORY TOPICS – White house – State government – Federal government – Local government – Agribusiness – Courts – Culture – Demographics – Education – E… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have

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Evers casts doubt on Fitzgerald’s call for new tax cuts

Gov. Tony Evers cast doubt on a call from Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald for a new round of tax cuts, saying it was a politically motivated suggestion as the Juneau Republican launches his campaign for the 5th CD. Fitzgerald said on “UpFront” he’d like to pass another tax cut

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