Cup Qualifying

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"Live: Cup qualifying

Jeff Gordon can't win the title but still has plenty on the line at Homestead. It's the only Cup track he has yet to win a pole or a race. Qualifying is under way at HMS.
" NASCAR.COM - News, Schedule, Drivers, Tracks, Fantasy & Video from NASCAR

The old man still has a chance.Go old man go!

Schaber Spins Useless Job She Has Done

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From Jo at FoxPolitics about a waste of words from lefty , useless Representative Bernard Schaber.

"Democrat end-of-year talking points. Troublesome.


A 1,660 word newsletter. Wow. Representative Bernard Schaber includes lists and lists of stuff the Democrat-controlled legislature supposedly got done this year. Take it with a grain of salt. The claims are ridiculous, distortions at best, and quite a bit of hyperbole if truth be told. Or perhaps it’s just the error by omission that’s so galling.
" FoxPolitics.net - Appleton, WI News - What's really going on in the Fox Cities

Someone in her district need's to run against Schaber. The title wave in upcoming elections cannot be squandered. Wisconsin needs changes in all levels of government. top to bottom to give us back our state, lower our taxes and create jobs in this state.

Green Wacko Vacation Packages

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From the Pine River World News and Macleans.ca. Are these people crazy?

"Russian icebreaker carrying more than 100 tourists on Antarctic cruise reaches clear water
November 20, 2009 - 6:16
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

MOSCOW - A Russian cruise ship that has been struggling through a huge mass of sea ice for days has finally reached clear water off Antarctica.

The Captain Khlebnikov icebreaker carrying 101 passengers got stuck in the ice earlier this week near Snow Hill Island in the Weddell Sea off Antarctica. It has taken the ship five days to free itself, Fareastern Shipping Co. spokeswoman Tatyana Kulikova said Friday." Russian icebreaker carrying more than 100 tourists on Antarctic cruise reaches clear water | Macleans.ca - Canada - Features

Two-week tours aboard the Captain Khlebnikov to see emperor penguins range from $13,890 (C9,350) to $22,690 (C15,280) per person.

Are these green wackos crazy? Over $22,000 per person to get stuck in ice? If I spend money on a vacation, it sure won't be looking for penguins. I bet the stimulus money was spent on crap like this for tours of Antarctica. Green wacko tin hat nut jobs.

PSA, How To Field Dress A Deer

To help all those hunters going out into Wisconsin this weekend.

From You Tube and Ardie. It only takes less then a minute, never seen someone do it that fast.

30 Point Buck

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Features many categories of
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All at great Yooperland prices!"
Da Yoopers Official Website index

You Mean John F Kerry's Daughter

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From Pine River World News and Macleans.ca

"Sen. John Kerry's eldest daughter arrested in Hollywood for allegedly driving drunk
November 19, 2009 - 12:46
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
LOS ANGELES - The daughter of Sen. John Kerry has been arrested in Hollywood for allegedly driving drunk.

Los Angeles police say 36-year-old Alexandra Kerry was stopped by officers on a Hollywood street after midnight. Thursday and failed a sobriety test."
Sen. John Kerry's eldest daughter arrested in Hollywood for allegedly driving drunk | Macleans.ca - Canada - Features

Kagen's Vote Didn't Stop Foreclosures, Can You Vote For Him Again?

From Steve Kagen's own web site from May 2009. He tells us how his vote will stop foreclosures in housing. Below Kagen's press release is an article from Yahoo finance where it looks like Steve Kagen broke another promise. First Kagen's press release.

"Press Release
Media Contact:
Jake Rubin 202.225.5665
Congressman Kagen Says We Have To Rewrite Our Laws To Guarantee That Everyone Has a Fair Shake

May 5, 2009
Washington, DC -- Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives this morning in favor of ending the predatory lending that has led to many home foreclosures. Kagen said:

“To put our nation on the road to recovery we have to do several things: First, we have to begin to clean up the economic mess that we've inherited after the past eight years. Secondly, we have to rewrite our laws to guarantee that everyone has a fair shake and a fair opportunity to make it in today's economy - and together we will.

Last week, I was very proud to stand here and vote for the Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights, and today I rise in favor of the Mortgage and Anti-Predatory Lending Act.

This bill would help end the predatory lending that is a major factor in the many - far too many - home foreclosures now taking place. The bill would prohibit lenders from steering their customers into higher cost loans. It would ensure that borrowers actually have the ability to pay back the money that they're taking out, and it would establish a simple standard for all home loans.

I believe we have to work hard for people everywhere, to guarantee they can make it and keep their heads above water. Let's pass the Mortgage and Anti-Predatory Lending Act and build a better future for everyone.”

Congressman Kagen organized a discussion in Green Bay yesterday about credit card debt. He voted for the Credit Cardholder's Bill of Rights which passed overwhelmingly in the House calling it, “a wake-up call for everyone”.

The House is scheduled to vote on The Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act of 2009 this week."
Congressman Kagen Says We Have To Rewrite Our Laws To Guarantee That Everyone Has a Fair Shake

From Yahoo Finance.

"Foreclosures hitting more people with prime loans
Delinquencies and foreclosures set 9th straight record in 3rd quarter as layoffs keep rising

* By Alan Zibel, AP Real Estate Writer
* On 10:41 am EST, Thursday November 19, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) -- A rising proportion of fixed-rate home loans made to people with good credit are sinking into foreclosure, adding to concerns about the strength of the economic recovery." Foreclosures hitting more people with prime loans - Yahoo! Finance

I thought Steve Kagen said his vote would fix the problems people face. Another broken promise by Steve Kagen. Why would the people of the 8th district want to send him back to Washington in 2010.

Mr. Kagen, please do us all a favor and drop out of the 8th Congressional race.

It's Still Too Early

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From the Shawano Leader

"Rick Nuske from SMU hangs a wreath on a pole Wednesday afternoon across from the courthouse in Shawano. Watching are Bill Beyer and Wally Pavc from the Shawano Public Works Department. Preparations were going on ahead of the Holiday Stroll event scheduled for Dec. 4-6 in Shawano. Leader photo by Donna Hobscheid"

A New Tax To Generate Government Funding

From the Green Bay Press. What are engineers doing here, do they know how bad this economy is?

"Engineers union files suit against state for layoffs
Workers claim they are entitled to unemployment pay
By SCOTT BAUER • The Associated Press • November 19, 2009

MADISON — A state union bargaining unit representing about 1,100 engineers filed a lawsuit against the state Tuesday seeking to stop temporary layoffs.

The union argued in the lawsuit, filed in Dane County Circuit Court, that the state purposefully structured the layoffs so it could recoup unemployment compensation benefits the engineers claim they are entitled to receive."
Engineers union files suit against state for layoffs | greenbaypressgazette.com | Green Bay Press-Gazette

First I will say I hate any taxes increased for anyone but maybe we should make an exception. We need Washington and Madison to vote for a special tax increase. Maybe the candidates in the 8th race should take notice. I am sick and tired of union members bitching and complaining about what most Americans are going through every day in this bad economy. Here's a specific plan to fund government.
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I propose a sliding scale of a 3 to 8% tax on all WEAC, state and federal union only employees. The unions keep bitching their members are getting screwed by lay offs, furloughs, etc, etc.. So take this.
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I propose a 3% tax on all WEAC, federal and state union employees in their first 10 years of employment with DC, Madison and local school districts.
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I propose a 5% tax on all WEAC, federal and state union employees working 11 - 20 years of employment with DC, Madison and local school districts.
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I propose a 8% tax on all WEAC, federal and state union employees working 21 - 30 years of employment with DC, Madison and local school districts. After 31 years of employment tax would be rescinded.
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Most WEAC, state and federal union employees retire at at 55 so a 5% tax would be collected on anyone's pensions and retirement accounts if they decide to retire before age 65, soon to 70. If they work to 70, no tax would be collected.
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Since they already pay union dues they shouldn't complain. Their dues get spent on democrat politicians so if a little extra is taken out of their checks, government could spend it on health care, new roads and ice salt for winter roads. That sounds fair.
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Let's call it "SUM Tax. "Screw Union Members" tax.
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I am sick and tired of teachers, state and federal workers who can't even take a pay freeze or a reduction in their contract wage increases in this bad economy. Here in Pulaski Wis. the school superintendent didn't push for a wage freeze and the teachers union wouldn't volunteer one. All they can do is raise the tax levy. Union members sit and complain when they get a 3% pay increase when they really wanted 5. They sit and bitch when they have to take furloughs but could of taken a couple weeks at 34, 35 or 38 hours in a couple of reduced work weeks.
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BITCH,BITCH,BITCH,BITCH,BITCH, I think a lot of Americans are getting fed up with them. Let's all work together for "Hope and Change."

Anyone back a "SUM" tax?

Pretty Much Sums It Up

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From an e mail


How much more can you take?

Here's Your Goal

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From B & CC

"Camp Ripley
November 6, 2009

11/19 - Cory Williams informed Trophy Watch that this is his buck which has an unofficial green score of 189-6/8... 176-6/8 and field dressed at 265 lbs.

Thanks Cory for the information and congratulations on a tremendous animal.

Camp Ripley Military Base in Little falls, Minnesota produced this archery trophy reported to carry 14 scoreable points.

" Boone and Crockett Club | Trophy Watch

We Didn't Forget You Ladies

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Deer gun season 2009 for the doe's, we LOVE you ladies.
From the Iron Mtn Daily News

"IRON MOUNTAIN - Iron Mountain Main Street will celebrate the fourth annual Girls' Night Out this Thursday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

This event encourages local women to come out for a night of mingling, shopping, dining, and pampering.

"This is my favorite event of the year and a wonderful evening for women who come downtown that night," said Kerri Hudson of Twisted Sisters Boutique.

"The number of interested businesses seems to keep growing," adds Main Street Manager Jonathan Ringel.

The businesses celebrating Girls' Night Out include: Artworks, BK Enterprises, Blackstone Pizza, Bond Decorating, Carlson Wagonlit, Cuisine Art, Curves, Devona, The Garden Room, Kingsley North, Linnea & Kristine, Michael's Fine Jewelry, Midtown Mall, Millie Hill Market, Moose Jackson, Perina's Mata Brown, Perennial Gardens, Poor Boy Roys, Richardson Jewelers of Iron Mountain, Salon 323, Savage Mane, Shirt Tails, Studio 360, Sweet Repeats, Twisted Sisters, and Wishing Well Gifts.

Many business are having special activities at their stores, Ringel said.

Twisted Sisters Boutique is hosting their annual PJ Party.

The second annual Wear 'Em or Share 'Em pajama party supports Caring House, the local domestic violence shelter.

Customers who bring in a pair of new pajamas (women's or kids) to either Twisted Sisters or Perennial Gardens will be entered to win a grand prize.

"Our package is even better then last year's," Hudson said.

The package includes prizes from local business including Fontana's, Perennial Gardens, Northern Michigan Dance Academy, Timber's Lodge, Heritage Limos, Montage Day Spa and Twisted Sisters.

In addition to an entry in the drawing, Twisted Sisters will be giving away a free pair of earrings to anyone who wears or donates pajamas to the cause."
Girls’ Night Out Thursday - IronMountainDailyNews.com | news, sports, business, jobs - The Daily News

And from Medford Wis.

"Ladies Night at The Turtle Club

The Turtle Club will be sponsoring a ladies night out to pamper yourself and receive specials deals. There will be drink and dinner specials. Each lady that walks through the door will receive a flower compliments of The Flower Shoppe. Ten local area businesses will display their products and services and will offer special deals and coupons. Ladies, treat yourself and head to The Turtle Club on Nov. 19th." Medford, Wisconsin, Chamber of Commerce - Calendar of Events

Just A Drop Will Do

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"Tink's Trophy Buck Lure is reinforced with tarsal gland and interdigital gland secretions. This rutting odor induces a territorial challenge to a buck and provokes deer to seek out the intruder.
Sizes: 2 oz. with Scent Bomb, 4 oz. bottle without Scent Bomb."
Cabela's -- Tink's® Trophy Buck Lure

Is Everyone Ready

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Who doesn't have there gear hanging outside?

"Wisconsin
All hunters during any firearms deer season must have 50% of their outer garments above the waist, including any head covering, colored Hunter Orange. (Exception: waterfowl hunters.) Wisconsin accepts camouflage orange, though solid Hunter Orange is recommended. " Hunter Orange Requirements - IHEA

"The ultimate blend of workwear proven durability, warmth AND hunting safety. Walls Legend series packs a tough, high visibility polyester shell fabric backed with a water-resistant laminate. Plus chill-fighting 6-oz. polyester fiberfill insulation. " Hunting Clothing, Blaze & Blaze Orange, Blaze Insulated Coveralls, By Walls at Sportsman's Guide

And that's just the start of the features:

* Fully lined with polyester taffeta for easy on / off
* 2-way zipper front with inner and outer storm flaps... snap at collar
* 2-way zipper from ankle to waist, with snap at ankle
* Rib-knit inner storm cuff keeps the drafts out
* 8 total pockets: 2 chest, 2 waist plus, 2 snap-close hip,1 mesh inner plus 1 regular inner
* 4 snaps under collar for optional hood (not included)
* Machine wash / dry. Imported.$89.97

Call Congress To Pass This Stimulus

From Daily gun pictures

"Stimulus Money Needed for AMMO"
Daily Gun Pictures: Norinco SKS, 7.62x39 Ammo, Spike Bayonet, 10-Round Magazine, Rifle Sling

Wonder if the 2010 candidates will back this?

Don't Jerk (y) Me Off

You know the old saying, "you can always choose your friends but you can't choose your family." Family feud in Sasquatch land.
From JS Online

"Court reinstates $5 million award in beef jerky dispute
By Associated Press
Posted: Nov. 17, 2009

Madison — A Wisconsin appeals court on Tuesday reinstated a $5 million damage award in a family feud involving one of the world's largest beef jerky companies.

The feud involves the family that owns Link Snacks Inc., which calls itself the leader in the $3 billion meat snack industry and is known for its "Messin' with Sasquatch" ad campaign.

A yearslong dispute has pitted company founder and chief executive Jack Link against his son Jay Link, who contends he was unfairly cut out of the business by his father and brother Troy Link in 2005."
Court reinstates $5 million award in beef jerky dispute - JSOnline

I hate those commercials anyway.

Run, Russ, Run

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Seems Russ is running hard to raise money for his campaign.
From JSOmnline.

"Election 2010
Feingold's re-election war chest open wide
3-term Democrat in top 2 for spending, top 5 for fund raising
By Diana Marrero of the Journal Sentinel
Posted: Nov. 17, 2009

Washington - Three-term Sen. Russ Feingold, who won his last election by 11 percentage points, has already spent $6.6 million on his next re-election bid - the second-highest total spent by any senator on the 2010 ballot.

Feingold, one of 29 senators up for re-election next year, also ranks in the top five when it comes to fund raising, bringing in roughly $9 million for his next election, according to his latest filing with the Federal Election Commission.

Feingold, a Middleton Democrat who has nurtured a reputation during his 17 years in the Senate as an independent crusader for clean government, says he is not yet in "full-fledged campaign mode."

"I'm focused on the fact that we have some difficult challenges right now," he said in a phone interview. "I'm not living and breathing a campaign right now."

Even so, Feingold seems to be on track to surpass his previous fund-raising totals. A year before his most recent election, in 2004, Feingold had raised $4.8 million; he had spent about $3.2 million. He ended up spending $11.2 million in that election.

So why, with the 2010 election still a year away, is Feingold raising and spending money at such a prolific rate?" Feingold's re-election war chest open wide - JSOnline

Russ is running scared. He knows who ever runs against him, he will have no cake walk.

What's Another $5.00

From the Green Bay Press and AP

"Regulators OK We Energies rate increase
November 18, 2009

The state Public Service Commission has approved a $90 million rate increase for We Energies subsidiary Wisconsin Electric Power Company, or WEPCO. That translates to $5 more a month for the average residential customer.

The commission also reduced WEPCO natural gas rates by $1.4 million, cutting monthly bills by 9 cents. It approved a $6.1 million gas increase for another We Energies' subsidiary, Wisconsin Gas Company. That translates to about 84 cents more per month.

The increases are expected to begin early next year.

— The Associated Press"
Regulators OK We Energies rate increase | greenbaypressgazette.com | Green Bay Press-Gazette

And cap and tax hasn't pasted yet.

House Fire By Berry Lake

From Fox 11.

"Crews battle fire in Oconto County

Updated: Tuesday, 17 Nov 2009, 9:23 PM CST
Published : Tuesday, 17 Nov 2009, 9:23 PM CST

Oconto County - Crews are battling a house fire in Oconto County. The house is on Menominee Line Road in the community of Underhill,which is just west of Gillett.

The Oconto County Sheriff's Department says the house is abandoned. There's no word on how the fire started.
" Crews battle fire in Oconto County

Must of been a disappointed break in, no loot, burn the place. Hats off to the Underhill fire dept. who probably took care of most of the blaze.

Look Twice , Shoot Once

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From the Escanaba Daily Press

"The red buck statue in Ludington Park won’t have to worry about being the target of hunters this firearm deer season. A prankster offered the statue some added protection by reminding those with buck fever not to take a shot."
Don’t shoot! - DailyPress.net | News, Sports, Jobs, Escanaba Information | The Daily Press

Steve Kagen Addresses Hunters

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Another
press
release

from Steve Kagen from

NewsoftheNorth.net.

These kind of press releases does nothing for Steve Kagen.

"By Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. Addresses

Here in Wisconsin we have a rich heritage of hunting, fishing and many other family-oriented outdoor traditions. During this year’s hunting season, our families and friends will come together to share yet another successful and safe experience in our bountiful woods, fields and streams.

All of us remain committed to protecting our natural resources so we may enjoy these traditions for generations to come. Likewise, I am committed to protecting our Second Amendment rights. Our freedom to hunt carries with it the responsibility of being safe." NewsoftheNorth.Net: Hunting Season in Wisconsin: Be safe and enjoy

Uh Oh

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I guess some will have to wait, I guess some will have to pay.
From Owen at B&S

"About 7,000 people are on a waiting list for the state’s health-care program for childless adults, and that list could grow to 20,000 or more by March.

The program extends the BadgerCare Plus program to adults who don’t have children. Before this year, the health plan was available only to children and their parents.

The state is designing a limited-benefit insurance program for people on the waiting list. That plan would cost people $100 to $130 a month, according to initial estimates; no tax money would be used to fund it." Boots and Sabers - The blogging will continue until morale improves...

Wait till Obama Care.

We Are Soooooo Screwed

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How can our congressman and senators screw the people of Wisconsin like this? From Rush and ABC News. How can the people that represent Wisconsin let this happen. They voted for this!

"Exclusive: Jobs 'Saved or Created' in Congressional Districts That Don't Exist
Human Error Blamed for Crediting New Stimulus Jobs to Nonexistent Places
By JONATHAN KARL
Nov. 16, 2009

Here's a stimulus success story: In Arizona's 15th congressional district, 30 jobs have been saved or created with just $761,420 in federal stimulus spending. At least that's what the Web site set up by the Obama administration to track the $787 billion stimulus says. "
Jobs Saved or Created in Congressional Districts That Don't Exist - ABC News

There's one problem, though: There is no 15th congressional district in Arizona; the state has only eight districts.

This is not what Steve Kagen promised! How mad are you and how much more will you take? Will you call Steve Kagen and ask him where your tax dollars went. People are out of work and Steve Kagen is letting this government waste happen!

Green Bay, WI
700 E. Walnut Street
Green Bay, WI 54301
(920) 437-1954
Fax: (920) 437-1978
In Wisconsin, call toll
free at 1-800 773-8579

Appleton, WI
333 West College Ave.
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 380-0061
Fax: (920) 380-0051

Washington, DC
1232 Longworth HOB
Washington, DC 20515
(202) 225-5665
Fax: (202) 225-5729

And ABC News has found many more entries for projects like this in places that are incorrectly identified.

In Oklahoma, recovery.gov lists more than $19 million in spending -- and 15 jobs created -- in yet more congressional districts that don't exist.

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This is not what Dave Obey promised! How mad are you and how much more will you take? Will you call Dave Obey and ask him where your tax dollars went. People are out of work and Dave Obey is letting this government waste happen!

Wausau Office
401 5th Street, Suite 406A
Wausau, WI 54403-5468
(715) 842-5606

Washington DC Office
2314 Rayburn Building
Washington, DC 20515-4907
(202) 225-3365

Superior Office
1401 Tower Avenue, Suite 307
Superior, WI 54880-1553
(715) 398-4426

In Iowa, it shows $10.6 million spent – and 39 jobs created -- in nonexistent districts.

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This is not what Ron Kind promised! How mad are you and how much more will you take? Will you call Ron Kind and ask him where your tax dollars went. People are out of work and Ron Kind is letting this government waste happen!

Washington
1406 Longworth HOB
Washington, DC 20515
9am to 6pm
PH: (202) 225-5506
FX: (202) 225-5739
TTY: (202) 226-1772

La Crosse
205 Fifth Avenue S. , Suite 400
La Crosse, WI 54601
8:30am to 5pm
PH: (608) 782-2558
FX: (608) 782-4588
TTY: (608) 782-1173

Eau Claire
131 S. Barstow St.
Suite 301
Eau Claire, WI 54701
8:30am to 5pm
PH: (715) 831-9214
FX: (715) 831-9272

In Connecticut's 42nd district (which also does not exist), the Web site claims 25 jobs created with zero stimulus dollars.

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This is not what Gwen Moore promised! How mad are you and how much more will you take? Will you call Gwen Moore and ask him where your tax dollars went. People are out of work and Gwen Moore is letting this government waste happen!

Washington, DC Office
Phone: 202-225-4572
Fax: 202-225-8135

District Office
219 N Milwaukee St STE 3A
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Phone: (414) 297-1140
Fax: (414) 297-1086

$68.3 million spent and 72.2 million spent in the 1st congressional district of the U.S. Virgin Islands.

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This is not what Tammy Baldwin promised! How mad are you and how much more will you take? Will you call Tammy Baldwin and ask him where your tax dollars went. People are out of work and Tammy Baldwin is letting this government waste happen!

MADISON OFFICE
10 East Doty Street, Suite 405
Madison, Wisconsin 53703
(608) 258-9800
(608) 258-9808 Fax

BELOIT OFFICE
400 E. Grand Ave, Suite 402
Beloit, WI 53511
(608) 362-2800
(608) 362-2838 Fax

WASHINGTON OFFICE
2446 Rayburn Building
Washington DC 20515
(202) 225-2906
(202) 225-6942 Fax

Here's more!

$8.4 million spent and 40.3 jobs created in the 99th congressional district of the U.S. Virgin Islands.

$1.5 million spent and .3 jobs created in the 69th district and $35 million for 142 jobs in the 99th district of the Northern Mariana Islands.

$47.7 million spent and 291 jobs created in Puerto Rico's 99th congressional district.

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This is not what Herb Kohl promised! How mad are you and how much more will you take? Will you call Herb Kohl and ask him where your tax dollars went. People are out of work and Herb Kohl is letting this government waste happen!

Washington Office
330 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
(202) 224-5653
Fax: (202) 224-9787

Eau Claire Office
402 Graham Ave., Suite 206
Eau Claire WI 54701
(715) 832-8424
Fax: (715) 832-8492

Appleton Office
4321 W. College Ave., Suite 370
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 738-1640
Fax: (920) 738-1643

Milwaukee Office
310 W. Wisconsin Ave., Suite 950
Milwaukee, WI 53203
(414) 297-4451
Fax: (414) 297-4455
1-800-247-5645 Wisconsin Residents

Madison Office
14 W. Mifflin St., Suite 207
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 264-5338
Fax: (608) 264-5473

La Crosse Office
205 5th Avenue South, Room 216
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 796-0045
Fax: (608) 796-0089

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This is not what Russ Feingold promised! How mad are you and how much more will you take? Will you call Russ Feingold and ask him where your tax dollars went. People are out of work and Russ Feingold is letting this government waste happen!

Middleton
1600 Aspen Commons
Middleton, WI 53562-4716
(608) 828-1200
TDD (608) 828-1215
Fax (608) 828-1203
Hours: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm


Milwaukee
517 East Wisconsin Ave., Room 408
Milwaukee, WI 53202-4504
(414) 276-7282
Fax (414) 276-7284
Hours: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

La Crosse
425 State St., Room 225
La Crosse, WI 54601-3341
(608) 782-5585
Hours: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm


Green Bay
1640 Main Street
Green Bay, WI 54302-2639
(920) 465-7508
Hours: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Wausau
Firstar Plaza
401 5th St., Room 410
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 848-5660
Hours: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm


Washington, DC
506 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510-4904
(202) 224-5323
TDD (202) 224-1280
Fax (202) 224-2725

How much more can we take. This has to stop!

McCormick Enters Race

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Time to make some comments about Terry McCormick entering the Wisconsin 8th congressional race from the Green Bay Press. I am only going off the PG article which is what those who read the article can or might take from it.

"Terri McCormick of Greenville enters Republican race for 8th Congressional District seat

BY MALAVIKA JAGANNATHAN • mjaganna@greenbaypressgazette.com •
November 17, 2009

Former state Rep. Terri McCormick, R-Greenville, formally announced Tuesday she would join a host of Republican hopefuls in the 2010 8th Congressional District race."
Terri McCormick of Greenville enters Republican race for 8th Congressional District seat | greenbaypressgazette.com | Green Bay Press-Gazette

McCormick, who is in her early 50s, ran unsuccessfully against former state Rep. John Gard in the 2006 GOP primary. She says she is a more patient, thoughtful candidate this time around.

First, at least Terry lives in the 8th district. Did I say that? Second, to the G B Press, what does her age have to do with her running? Normally the press puts a persons age right after their name. Example, Terry McCormick, 52, ( they're not specific on her age) R-Greenville, etc, etc.. Does the Green Bay media have a hidden agenda? Maybe MALAVIKA JAGANNATHAN is a Steve Kagen fan. Third, if she is a more patient and thoughtful candidate this time around, what is she saying to the constituents of the 8th district about her past? Is there something the voters should know? The paper does not expand on that comment.

U.S. Rep. Steve Kagen, D-Appleton, has represented the district since 2006. He won his second term in November and has not yet officially declared his intention to run for re-election in 2010.

So Steve Kagen has yet to declare. Could of fooled me with all the press releases he keeps churning out. Yes I said press releases.

Speaking before a handful of supporters at the Rock Garden Supper Club/Club 1951 in Howard, McCormick outlined her priorities in Congress: job growth, regulation reform, national debt reduction, health care reform and term limits on federal officeholders.

Sounds like the standard answers. Job growth, what about job creation? What specifically will she do to create jobs? It's jobs in Niagara, jobs in Kaukauna, jobs in Minocqua, jobs in Green Bay and Appleton. What's her specific plan to create jobs?

“The mess we’re in is generally because of a lack of leadership,” McCormick said.

"Generally", so if someone does not show leadership we can sometimes give them a pass and should vote for them?

Referring to the government’s involvement in using bailouts for economic recovery as “perpetual meddling in the free market,” McCormick said limiting government spending and encouraging private sector growth are key. Job recovery and growth are her No. 1 priority, she said.

O K, Terry tells us government's blunders and mistakes but what will she do? If it's her # 1 priority, I ask again, what will she do? What spending will she cut back? Can we get some answers here? How do you encourage private sector growth? People are hurting, what will she do to help them? As Sargent Schultz might say, I hear nothing, I see nothing and everyone knows nothing.
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How about a one year federal income tax moratorium? How about a six month moratorium on federal gasoline and diesel taxes. Cut the corporate tax rate to 10% for one year. Let's be specific. I'm not running, but as a voter, what will you do? Specific action would sure help people like families, seniors, workers, farmers, businesses and even those out of work Let's tell voters some well laid out plans. How can you give people back more of their own money? Why is it so hard for candidates to tell voters what they will do. This isn't a game, were talking peoples lives here!

She criticized current health care proposals in Congress, including the 10-year, $1.2 trillion measure passed by the House of Representatives and proposals in the Senate, saying they did not adequately address the cost of health care.

What is she saying here, Kagen and the left didn't go far enough? What would she do different if she was in congress?

“It looks like a power struggle over who controls the insurance agencies,” McCormick said, adding that she would like to see open, competitive pricing for medical procedures.

A similar transparency provision is what Kagen told the Green Bay Press-Gazette editorial board he wanted to see in the House bill.

So the Press Gazette is comparing her to Kagen. Did she really say,...... I am speechless. People in the 8th do not want a Steve Kagen me too candidate. What about Kagen and Pelosi voting for fining or putting people in jail for not buying health insurance? What about cuts in Medicare. What about cut backs on Medicare Advantage? Seniors are worried about health care. Did she even mention Kagen's name? From the PG article, I guess not. Let's take some figurative shots across Kagens bow.

McCormick represented the 56th Assembly District north and west of Appleton, but left the Legislature after three terms, a self-imposed term limit. If she wins the House seat, she said she would limit herself to four terms in Congress.

Finally a specific reason for voters to think about. Term Limits.

Since leaving the Assembly, she has been a consultant and worked on a recently released book that draws on her experience in campaigning and the Legislature.

“I’m standing here in response to the phone calls and e-mails I’ve gotten,” McCormick said. “This election is not any different than my first state Assembly race.”

Wait a minute, 10.2% unemployment and it's no different then her first assembly race? Paper mills shut down, car dealerships closed their doors and boat factories go belly up. People are desperate and this campaign is no different then 2000?

Other announced Republicans in the race are Howard physician Marc Trager, Kaukauna roofing contractor Reid Ribble, Door County Board member Marc Savard, Brown County Board member Andy Williams, and Kerry Thomas of Sayner in Vilas County.

Terry McCormick makes it six in the republican race. Should be a rip roaring political year in the Wisconsin Congressional 8th District.

Buck Fever Tonight

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From Green Bay Press

"Buck Fever event set for tonight in Shawano
Press-Gazette • November 17, 2009

SHAWANO — Deer hunters of all ages are invited tonight to get ready for hunting season with a Buck Fever Night of fun and education.

The Shawano County Conservation Association is presenting the free program from 6 to 9 p.m. at the county Highway Department, 3035 E. Richmond St.

Information will be available on hunting laws, trapping skills, guns, game calling, archery shooting and more." Buck Fever event set for tonight in Shawano | greenbaypressgazette.com | Green Bay Press-Gazette

Father Goose

Doing paper work and caught TCM run of Father Goose.
Cary Grant and Leslie Caron. From You tube. From 1964

Need Change In Madison, Reason # 124

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From MacIver Institute.

"Wisconsin's Minimum Mark Up Law Harms Consumers
By MacIver Institute on November 16, 2009 12:26 PM | 0 Comments | 0 TrackBacks

By James Wigderson
Special Persepective for the MacIver Institute

You may think it is too early to start thinking about Christmas, but it is not. At least one of the local radio stations has started playing Christmas music, and there are only 37 shopping days left in the Christmas season.

Unfortunately, Wisconsin makes your shopping more expensive than it has to be. In addition to the state sales tax, the additional sales taxes to support Miller Park and the Lambeau Field renovation, and other county sales taxes, Wisconsin law keeps prices artificially high with the minimum mark-up law, also known as the "Unfair Sales Act."

One of the dads in my son's Cub Scout pack ran smack into the law the other night. Chris was scouring the internet advertisements for pre-Black Friday deals when he came across a 42" LCD TV at Wal-Mart for $498. Chris thought Christmas came early, loaded the family up in the car, and went to Wal-Mart to take advantage of the "in-store" special.

Unfortunately for Chris, he did not notice that the online advertisement said, "Prices and availability may vary in AK, HI, OK and WI." "
Wisconsin's Minimum Mark Up Law Harms Consumers - MacIver Institute

You can finish reason # 124 at above link. We need to vote change in Madison to change laws like minimum mark-up law.

Bachmann Has The Right Message

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From the Guardian.co.uk

"The new wave of female firebrands striking fear into liberal America

Right-wing radicals are already pinning presidential ambitions on a mother-of-five from Minnesota who calls herself a 'fool for Christ' and condemns Obama as a socialist at the head of a gangster regime

Paul Harris in New York
The Observer, Sunday 15 November 2009"
The new wave of female firebrands striking fear into liberal America | World news | The Observer

She is a striking brunette with a decidedly outspoken attitude. She lambasts President Barack Obama as a socialist and has become the darling of America's right-wing activists who flock to her appearances. She is hated by liberals and loved by conservatives.

Sarah Palin? Not quite. Meet Michele Bachmann, a Republican congresswoman from Minnesota who is being hailed as a new and increasingly powerful voice in American politics.

Bachmann, at 53, is a darling of the so-called Tea Party movement, which has campaigned vociferously against healthcare reform, the economic stimulus package and legislation to combat climate change. Her followers have been behind mass rallies in Washington and smaller ones all over the country. She has emerged as one of the most visible politicians in America, frequently appearing on the conservative Fox News channel, whose hosts often champion her causes.

She is part of an increasingly visible "female brand" of conservatism that is rising in America in the wake of the election of Obama. They include notable syndicated commentators such as Michelle Malkin and Ann Coulter, whose dislike for liberals has grown ever more shrill in recent months. And, of course, Palin herself. She is still a giant of the political and media landscape and next week embarks on a book tour to sell her autobiography. It has already sparked a media frenzy, with a heavily hyped appearance on Oprah Winfrey's show, and become a huge bestseller on pre-orders alone.

Michele Bachmann has a message that resonates with conservatives. Wish we had her in the 8th district.

Marinette Wis. Tea Party Dec. 5th

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From the Peshtigo Times.

"Letter to the Editor:

Are you concerned about the direction the liberal Congress and Presidency are taking our country? Is there anxiety over trillions of dollars that are planned for future programs with little provision of how to pay for it?

Join us at a tea party in Marinette on Saturday, Dec. 5. The event is planned for 1 p.m. at Theater on the Bay. At the party there will be speakers on several topics of concern regarding the impact of government gone wild.

You will have a chance to meet other conservative Marinette County people who like you see constitutional freedoms slipping away. Above all, you will be encouraged to support conservative candidates in the coming elections. Please come out and help to turn our country around before it is too late.

Sincerely,

Clifford Teachout,

Amberg

[UW Marinette rents its facilities to outside organizations and groups and abides by UW Systems facilities usage policies and county property policies. UW Marinette assumes no role in sponsoring or endorsing any views expressed in any events scheduled in its rented facilities.]"
Peshtigo Times Wisconsin Community Newspaper

Link to map directions.

I am trying to verify information. Since it was published in the Peshtigo Times, we will assume a firm date, time and place to TEA PARTY. Anyone with any other information please let me know to pass it along.

Barrett Finnally Announces

From B&S at 2:44pm.

"Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett made it official Sunday, announcing his candidacy to become Wisconsin’s governor in 2010. "
Boots and Sabers - The blogging will continue until morale improves...

From 12:00 pm to 2:44 pm was he not sure on running? A little late to the party.

Future Of Obama Care, Kebabs Anyone

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From The Sun.

"Cops also believe the 25-year-old victim's body parts may have been used to fill PIES too.

The trio of homeless men were arrested in Russia - accused of murdering the man with knives and a hammer.

Prosecutors revealed: "After carrying out the crime, the corpse was divided up - part of it was eaten and part of it was sold to a kiosk selling kebabs and pies."

Suspicions were raised when dismembered parts of a human body were found near a bus stop in the outskirts of the Russian city of Perm - which is 720 miles east of Moscow. " 'Butchered man used for kebabs' | The Sun |News

Sick!

Where's The Anouncement

It's 1:04 pm Sunday and I still see no official announcement.

Ladies Hunting Hat

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From an e mail

My sweet husband invited me to go hunting with him this year.  I couldn't believe it...the first time ever!
 
I never thought he'd be willing to share his “guy time” with me, and being the thoughtful man that he is, he even gave me an opening day present.  He calls it “The First Timers Lucky Hat.”
 
I'm so fortunate to be married to him.  Attached is a picture of me in my lucky hat.

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Ladies, it's a joke! Thanks Kay

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Picture and caption from Shawano Leader.

Staff and students at Shawano Community High School shake hands Friday with the five swim team members who were participating in the state meet Saturday in Madison. The team members are, from right, Natalie Colon, Madelyn Martell, Andie Villez, Kenzie Buss and Kenzie Soper. Leader photo by Donna Hobscheid

How can the school let these students shake hands with people and Steve Kagen refuses to shake anyone's hand? See Steve Kagen, page two of story.

Green Bay Press Has The Scoop

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The Green Bay Press headline shows breaking news that Tom Barrett will run as a DEMOCRAT! He has been mulling over for the last couple months whether to run as a republican, libertarian green party or has even been testing the waters as being a third party conservative. Thanks to the Green Bay Press crack news team of Scott Bauer and Dinesh Ramde, he has decided to run as a democrat. I would never have guessed that! I am SHOCKED! What would we do without the Green Bay Press Gazzette.

"Barrett to run for governor as Democrat
Milwaukee mayor to make official announcement today
By SCOTT BAUER and DINESH RAMDE • The Associated Press • November 15, 2009

MADISON — Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett has ended weeks of speculation about his political future, saying he will announce today that he is running for governor as a Democrat in 2010." Barrett to run for governor as Democrat | greenbaypressgazette.com | Green Bay Press-Gazette

Steve Kagen's Distrust of All Americans

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An article about congress and how it is preparing for H1N1 in congress. Yes, the normal hand out masks and hand sanitizer. Some do PSA's to tell people where to go or who to call.

Our own congressman Steve Kagen stopped shaking hands with people. The only one in congress. That's one out of 435 members. Talk about distrusting all Americans! Of all people, he should be showing leadership and not showing alarm, panic or strike terror into the minds of his constituents and people of this country. It takes a paper from Tennessee to find this out about Kagen! Steve Kagen, again embarrassing the people of the Wisconsin 8th district. You got to feel sorry for his staff. How can they put up with this guy. Jake can you please explain this one?
Shake Hands, Not Steve Kagen.



From the Tennessean.com

"At least one member of Congress, Rep. Steve Kagen, D-Wis., a physician, has stopped participating in a mainstay of political activity — shaking hands.

"This is H1N1 season, and I'm giving the fist bump," Kagen said."
Congress gets ready to face down swine flu | tennessean.com | The Tennessean

Can someone tell me what "I'm giving the fist bump," means? Is he mentally stable, has he gone completely insane? What does he mean?
Here's the complete article.

Congress gets ready to face down swine flu
By Bill Theobald • Tennessee Washington Bureau • November 15, 2009

While Congress has debated health-care reform for the nation, it's also been focused on a health-related concern even closer to home: swine flu.

Congressional offices have been issued surgical masks and thermometers, and dispensers of hand sanitizer are as numerous as lobbyists on Capitol Hill.

So far, the H1N1 bug hasn't struck members of the Tennessee delegation or their staffs in Washington.

But there's good reason for concern. The legislative branch's 30,000 employees work long hours in close quarters. And 7 million to 9 million tourists visit Capitol Hill each year, bringing germs from around the world.

Rep. Greg Walden, an Oregon Republican, announced via Twitter in October that he had contracted swine flu. Family members of some House members came down with the virus. So did several congressional pages, who were subsequently quarantined.

So far, the only swine flu sufferers linked to the Tennessee delegation have been staffers working in state and district offices back home.

Todd Womack, Republican Sen. Bob Corker's chief of staff, said staffers have been reminded to wash their hands frequently and were told to stay home if they develop symptoms. He said the office will remain open even if an outbreak occurs because people can work from home.

Democratic Rep. Jim Cooper's spokesman, Peter Boogaard, said Congress is anxious to allay any suspicions that lawmakers or their staffers would use special influence to get vaccinated ahead of people in high-risk categories — young people, pregnant women, caregivers and health workers.

When constituents call delegation members to ask about the flu or where to get vaccinated, staffers refer them to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and to local health departments.

Some members, including Reps. Lincoln Davis, D-Pall Mall, and John Tanner, D-Union City, have recorded public service television spots through the Health and Human Services Department, directing people to more

Arrangements for staff members to work from home in order to keep congressional offices open are the same ones that kicked in after the 2001 terrorist attacks and when anthrax was found in congressional mail.

At least one member of Congress, Rep. Steve Kagen, D-Wis., a physician, has stopped participating in a mainstay of political activity — shaking hands.

"This is H1N1 season, and I'm giving the fist bump," Kagen said.

Congress has had to deal with pandemics in the past. The worst was the 1918 Spanish flu, which closed the House and Senate public galleries for about a month.

The severity of swine flu is expected to approximate that of the 1957 Asian flu. That outbreak didn't disrupt Congress' schedule but did sicken the president of the Senate, then-Vice President Richard Nixon, according to the U.S. Senate Historical Office.

While Capitol Hill officials aren't worried, they are still preparing. Senate Sergeant at Arms Terry Gainer said earlier this fall that White House officials met with House and Senate officers to simulate the transfer of bills.

"If we're in the middle of this pandemic and a bill is passed and needs to get to the White House ... or the president sends something over, how do you do that?" Gainer said. "So we're working to that level of detail."

Anyone Use A Laser Bore-Sight

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From Riflegear.com. Just asking, don't know a lot about it.

"The Sightmark Laser Bore-Sight provides the most convenient and accurate method for sighting in rifles of all types. Simply chamber the laser Bore-Sight like a regular bullet and a laser dot will show exactly where the rifle is aiming. Using Laser Bore-Sights it’s easy to sight in any scope without firing a single shot. Live fire is only needed to fine tune the weapon being sighted in order to compensate for inconsistencies, such as bullet drop due to distance. Perfect for hunters, competitive shooters and law enforcement, the Sightmark Laser Bore-Sight is sure to take the frustration out of sighting in almost any gun.

Laser Bore-Sight is easy to use and will quickly save both time and money by avoiding prolonged live fire tests at the range; use the extra ammo for honing those shooting skills and for the hunt. A lightweight carrying pouch protects the laser of the bore-sight for convenient use in the field.

The Sightmark Laser Bore-Sight is available in several calibers and gages for use with all the most popular rifles and shotguns

# Precision accuracy
# Reliable and durable
# Fastest gun zeroing and sighting system
# Reduce wasted cartridges and shells
# Compact and lightweight
# Easy to pack and travel " RifleGear - Sightmark 223 Laser Bore-Sight

How Will Congress Vote

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From Drudge and Bloomberg news

"U.S. Treasury Confident Congress Will Increase Debt Ceiling
By Rebecca Christie

Nov. 13 (Bloomberg) -- The Obama administration is confident Congress will raise the country’s debt limit by year end to avert a showdown similar to the one that shuttered parts of the government in 1995, administration officials said.

The White House wants an increase of at least $1 trillion to $1.5 trillion, according to a person familiar with the deliberations between lawmakers and the administration. Record budget deficits are pushing the national debt closer to the $12.1 trillion statutory limit. " U.S. Treasury Confident Congress Will Increase Debt Ceiling - Bloomberg.com

How will congress vote?

How will Steve Kagen, Dave Obey and the rest vote on this?

How would candidates vote? Naw, that's a specific question, can't answer that!

Yea, That Makes Sense

E Mail from my brother.

APHORISM: A SHORT, POINTED SENTENCE EXPRESSING A WISE OR CLEVER
 OBSERVATION  OR A GENERAL TRUTH.

 1. The nicest thing about the future is that it always starts tomorrow.

 2. Money will buy a fine dog, but only kindness will make him wag his
 tail.

 3. If you don't have a sense of humor, you probably don't have any sense
 at all.

 4. Seat belts are not as confining as wheelchairs.

 5. A good time to keep your mouth shut is when you're in deep water.

 6. How come it takes so little time for a child who is afraid of the
 dark to become a teenager who wants to stay out all night?

 7. Business conventions are important because they demonstrate how many
 people a company can operate without.

 8. Why is it that at class reunions you feel younger than everyone else
 looks?

 9. Scratch a cat and you will have a permanent job.

 10. No one has more driving ambition than the boy who wants to buy a
 car.

 11. There are no new sins; the old ones just get more publicity.

 12. There are worse things than getting a call for a wrong number at 4
 AM. - Like this: It could be the right number.

 13. No one ever says 'It's only a game.' when their team is winning.

 14. I've reached the age where 'happy hour' is a nap.

 15. Be careful about reading the fine print. There's no way you're going
 to like it.

 16. The trouble with bucket seats is that not everybody has the same
 size bucket.

 17. Do you realize that in about 40 years, we'll have thousands of old
 ladies running around with tattoos? (And rap music will be the Golden
 Oldies !

 18. Money can't buy happiness -- but somehow it's more comfortable to
 cry in a Corvette than in a Yugo.

 19. After 60, if you don't wake up aching in every joint, you are
 probably dead!

 Always be yourself. Because the people that matter, don't mind. And the
 ones that mind, don't matter.

 Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift.

Steve Kagen Out Of His Mind

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From the Shawano Leader

"Kagen hails health care bill House passed
By Tim Ryan, Leader Reporter

U.S. Rep. Steve Kagen (D-Wis.) is hailing the health care reform bill passed by the House last week as a historic piece of legislation, though it remains to be seen whether the same proposals find their way into Senate version.

“In my mind this bill deserved to go to second base, to be considered by the Senate and improved upon and when it comes back to the House we’ll have another chance at improving it even more,” Kagen said during a visit to the Shawano Leader Tuesday.

Congressman Steve Kagen is out of his mind.

Kagen said the House bill is good for seniors because it will cut waste in Medicare while improving what works about the program.

“We’re going to measure the effectiveness of Medicare Advantage plans across the country and those that don’t measure up to high quality will cease to exist,” he said.

Measure and eliminate Medicare Advantage from seniors is a good thing?

But he said that wouldn’t threaten the program in this state.

“Here in Wisconsin where the Medicare Advantage Plan is very popular, the Medicare Advantage Plan will survive,” Kagen said.

How can he say such a thing. He knows all of them will not measure up and be gone. What will he say in a few years when it is taken away, " I didn't know it was in the bill", or "the republicans took it away from seniors", or " I voted against it before I voted for it". Reminds me when at the August listening sessions he said Tax paid abortions was not in the bill so why did Bart Stupak put an amendment in the health care bill to not have taxpayers pay for abortions. Kagen said the bill would also allow the federal government to negotiate for deeper discounts for prescription drugs for seniors in Medicare Part D and allow insurance policies to be sold across state lines

“For small business owners this is a big win,” Kagen said, because it would allow small businesses to pool employees together from many small businesses to form a buying group to bring prices down.

Small business will drop their employees health insurance and let government take them over? Will someone ask Steve Kagen why small business is against his bill if it is so good?

Kagen said the proposals put patients, their families and doctors in charge of health care again.

“This is going to guarantee access to affordable health care,” he said. “You won’t have to have a bake sale and sell cookies and doughnuts to raise money to take care of your children’s health care or your parents’.”

Steve, so instead of bake sales people will stand in line for health care like what is happening with the shortages of flu shots? Is this what people really want? Look at what Kagens health care looks like. Picture from JSOnline



Will someone ask, if this is so good why will Wisconsinites be subject ( from Big Gov) to numerous civil and criminal penalties, including criminal fines of up to $250,000 and imprisonment of up to five years if they don't buy health care coverage?

The House bill would also ban discrimination for pre existing conditions — a measure also being proposed in the Senate.

Kagen said the House version would also create a standard health benefit plan, but he is continuing to push for a proposal not included in the bill mandating transparency in pricing.

So Kagen told voters he would not vote for a bill if mandating transparency in pricing was not in it.

“Unless we have transparency we have no real mechanism to leverage the prices down,” Kagen said.

Steve, it's not in and you still voted for Nancy's bill.

Kagen would not say whether there were any specific measures that could be a deal-breaker for him if they are not included in the Senate version, or if any new Senate proposals might cause him to vote against it.“

There are three questions I always ask myself about any legislation,” he said. “Will it work? Can we afford it? Is it the right thing to do?”

Kagen does not break any deals! Queen Nancy tells him what to do.

Kagen also said the House bill is affordable, because it would reduce the federal deficit by more than $100 billion over the next 10 years.

Did he tell you he will cut medicare to reduce the deficit? Lest's see, medicare, seniors, granny killer, Thank you Steve Kagen.

The bill would tax annual income of more than $1 million by an additional 5.4 percent to help pay its costs.

Their he goes again, right out of the democrat play book, tax people who own businesses, who create jobs, and pay benefits for their employees. We need to thank Steve Kagen for all his hard work next November.

Wonder if there are any candidates that will call Kagen out on his health care bill vote? Naw, that would be asking specific questions about Steve Kagen. I guess that won't happen.

Will Tim Ryan from the Shawano Leader ask some tougher questions next time he talks to Kagen or is he in Kagen's hip pocket?

End Of An Era In Peshtigo

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From the Peshtigo Times

"END OF AN ERA
For many years, Peshtigo was known as a paper mill town, a place where raw wood was converted into paper, from start to finish. Badger Paper Mill facilities, including the huge pulp mill and its accompanying wood yards on the east side of the Peshtigo River dominated the city’s skyline and its economy. All that is changing. The original Badger Paper Mills declared bankruptcy in 2005 and facilities subsequently were purchased by BPMI. The paper mill was reactivated after being shut down only a short time, and continues to operate as BPMI, but pulp is now brought in from other sources. Photo above shows crews at work demolishing the old pulp mill, which has been idle for over a decade. In cooperation with the city and with the help of grants from Wisconsin agencies including the Department of Commerce and the Department of Natural Resources, studies were conducted on possible site contamination and future uses of the property. In July, BPMI General Manager Jim Koronkiewicz thanked City Council for cost sharing the studies and helping to secure grants that made the reclamation project feasible, but said the firm would now proceed with demolition as a private business entity and there would be no further cost to the city. BPMI officials have not indicated what their future plans for the river front property may be, but Koronkiewicz told City Council in July that use studies funded by the CDBG grant and cited on other successful grant applications, including those for Site Assessment Grants, will be taken into consideration. At the council meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 6 a letter from Koronkiewicz advised that BPMI had entered into an agreement with Northwoods Environmental Industries, Inc. of Ontonagon, Mich. to abate and demolish all structures on the Badger Pulp Mill site. This includes the proper disposal of all materials and restoration of the site. Northwoods Environmental will work in conjunction with its subcontractor, Superior Excavation of Hurley, LLC. to complete all work as specified in the project manual for site demolition prepared by Ayres Associates of Waukesha."
Peshtigo Times Wisconsin Community Newspaper

WDNR, Backs Down

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From the Wisconsin paper of record, the Lakeland-Times. Chalk up one for the citizens of Wisconsin

"11/13/2009 9:16:00 AM
DNR abandons attempt to regulate within 1,000 feet of lakes
No horizontal expansion allowed within 75-foot setback
Richard Moore
Investigative Reporter

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has jettisoned its attempt to regulate impervious surfaces within 1,000 feet of the ordinary high water mark of lakes, limiting in a new revision proposed impervious surface caps to properties within 300 feet of lakes, rivers, streams and ponds.
" DNR abandons attempt to regulate within 1,000 feet of lakes

Michigan Deer Hunt Starts Sunday

From the Escanaba Daily Press

"Deer hunters heading for the woods
By Dionna Harris
POSTED: November 14, 2009

ESCANABA - Approximately 750,000 hunters are expected to take to the woods and fields in search of a trophy buck. Sunday is the opener of the firearm deer season." Deer hunters heading for the woods - DailyPress.net | News, Sports, Jobs, Escanaba Information | The Daily Press

Someone Please Talk To Newt

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From the Swamp.

"by Mark Silva
Gingrich: Contract with America round 2
Newt Gingrich, the former Republican House speaker and purveyor of the GOP "Contract With America'' that helped his party win control of the House after President Bill Clinton's election, says GOP chairman Michael Steele has started work on a new framework for 2010 that he is calling "First principles.''

"I've been talking with Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele, '' Gingrich said today, speaking with students at C-SPAN's Cable Center Class."
Gingrich: Contract with America round 2: The Swamp

Can someone talk to Newt, either join the democrat party or go away.
We don't want moderates, we want conservatives.