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John McCain has described "Buy American" provisions as "ludicrous" [Congressional Record, 10/7/05] and has even gone so far as to sponsor and pass amendments to waive them.
On Tuesday, the same day Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett held a press conference at the Milwaukee Building and Construction Trades Council, Steelworkers leafleted USW worksites across the state to spread the word about John McCain's opposition to buying American-made motorcycles like Harley-Davidsons.
On Tuesday, the same day Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett held a press conference at the Milwaukee Building and Construction Trades Council, Steelworkers leafleted USW worksites across the state to spread the word about John McCain's opposition to buying American-made motorcycles like Harley-Davidsons.
From the legislator who brought the great state of Wisconsin a plan to arm teachers with guns in an effort to curb school violence (you all remember his hilarious appearance on the Daily Show about 2 years ago…), comes another idea worthy of all kinds of jokes and ridicule – lifting a ban on drilling for oil in the Great Lakes. Read More »
Whither public transportation in Milwaukee County?
Will Scott Walker succeed in his quest to eliminate it and make everyone drive a car?
Bill Sell, a transit advocate from Bay View, adds to the conversation with a new blog, Socrates Children, which features two thoughtful "On the Bus" posts for starters.
A sample:
Read it here.
Hat tip: Political Environment.
Will Scott Walker succeed in his quest to eliminate it and make everyone drive a car?
Bill Sell, a transit advocate from Bay View, adds to the conversation with a new blog, Socrates Children, which features two thoughtful "On the Bus" posts for starters.
A sample:
Confession of a Milwaukee party animal out on the town: Swept off my feet, ensnared in its delights, I have fallen asleep in the arms of the #15 bus.
Read it here.
Hat tip: Political Environment.
The resident's of the A.O. Smith/Tower Automotive neighborhood and everyone who feels personally connected to the site have decided it is time they build a united front for change in their neighborhood. They are researching Community Advisory Board models around the country with the hopes of creating their own board here in Milwaukee. The board will not be a 501c3, will be autonomous from any funding strings and will speak directly to the needs and the political concerns of the residents.
Residents who are interested in helping this effort should attend the next neighborhood meeting on May 10th, 2008 at the Center Street Library. (27th and Fond du Lac) at 10:15 AM.
This meeting is open to anyone who cares about what is happening in our city and believes that residents should have the opportunity to compete for the jobs our money creates!
Residents who are interested in helping this effort should attend the next neighborhood meeting on May 10th, 2008 at the Center Street Library. (27th and Fond du Lac) at 10:15 AM.
This meeting is open to anyone who cares about what is happening in our city and believes that residents should have the opportunity to compete for the jobs our money creates!
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