http://www.examiner.com/x-6489-Madison-Political-Buzz-Examiner?cid=exrss-Madison-Political-Buzz-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:38:14 -0700 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:01:40 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-6489-Madison-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m11d15-Tom-Barrett-decides-to-run-for-governor-Wisconsin-Democrats-thrilled-relieved?cid=exrss-Madison-Political-Buzz-Examiner Democratic candidate for Wisconsin Governor Tom Barrett (Official Photo)Wisconsin Democrats are breathing a sigh of relief today. A viable candidate has finally decided to throw his hat into the ring for the 2010 gubinatorial race: Tom Barrett, curre... 2010 Elections Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:01:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6489-Madison-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m11d15-Tom-Barrett-decides-to-run-for-governor-Wisconsin-Democrats-thrilled-relieved?cid=exrss-Madison-Political-Buzz-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6489-Madison-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m11d15-Flags-lowered-in-Wisconsin-to-honor-Fort-Hood-victim-Cpt-Russell-Seager?cid=exrss-Madison-Political-Buzz-Examiner  Cpt. Russell Seager (family photo)Wisconsin Gov. Jim Doyle ordered flags to be lowered around the state on Monday, November 16 to honor the memory and service of Army Reserve Captain Russell Seager. Seager died of wounds sustained during the ma... Military Issues Fort Hood Shootings Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:21:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6489-Madison-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m11d15-Flags-lowered-in-Wisconsin-to-honor-Fort-Hood-victim-Cpt-Russell-Seager?cid=exrss-Madison-Political-Buzz-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6489-Madison-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Wisconsin-flags-lowered-to-honor-Navy-Lt-Bret-Miller?cid=exrss-Madison-Political-Buzz-Examiner Navy Lt. Bret Miller (Photo/East Troy Times)Navy Lt. Bret Miller, formerly of East Troy, Wisconsin, died October 28th when his T-34C Turbomentor aircraft crashed while on a routine training mission off the Gulf Coast of Texas. Miller, 30, had be... Military Issues Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:17:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6489-Madison-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Wisconsin-flags-lowered-to-honor-Navy-Lt-Bret-Miller?cid=exrss-Madison-Political-Buzz-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6489-Madison-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Family-of-Fort-Hood-victim-Sgt-Amy-Krueger-thanks-supporters?cid=exrss-Madison-Political-Buzz-Examiner  Staff Sgt. Amy Krueger (Family photo)The family of Army Reserve Staff Sgt. Amy Krueger, who was killed in the mass shooting incident at Fort Hood, Texas on November 5, have released the following statement via the Wisconsin Dept. of Military Af... Military Issues Fort Hood Shootings Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:28:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6489-Madison-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Family-of-Fort-Hood-victim-Sgt-Amy-Krueger-thanks-supporters?cid=exrss-Madison-Political-Buzz-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6489-Madison-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m11d8-Wisconsin-mourns-Fort-Hood-victims-flags-lowered-all-week?cid=exrss-Madison-Political-Buzz-Examiner  U.S. flag a half-staff (U.S. Navy photo)Two Wisconsin soldiers died in the November 5th mass shootings at Fort Hood in Texas, and six were wounded. In response, Gov. Jim Doyle ordered that state flags be lowered to half-staff through November 1... Military Issues Fort Hood Shootings Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:48:15 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6489-Madison-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m11d8-Wisconsin-mourns-Fort-Hood-victims-flags-lowered-all-week?cid=exrss-Madison-Political-Buzz-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6489-Madison-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m11d7-Flags-lowered-today-to-honor-Army-Sgt-Nickolas-Mueller?cid=exrss-Madison-Political-Buzz-Examiner Army Sgt. Nickolas Mueller was laid to rest in Little Chute, Wisconsin today. The Wisconsin soldier died October 26, while serving his country in Afghanistan. He had sustained fatal injuries when the Chinook helicopter he was aboard crashed in Dar... Military Issues Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:47:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6489-Madison-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m11d7-Flags-lowered-today-to-honor-Army-Sgt-Nickolas-Mueller?cid=exrss-Madison-Political-Buzz-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6489-Madison-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m11d5-President-Obamas-visit-to-James-Wright-Middle-School-Madison-WI-in-photos?cid=exrss-Madison-Political-Buzz-Examiner President Obama speaking at Wright Middle School in Madison, WIAP/PabloMartinezMonsivaisPresident Barack Obama met with students, staff, parents and local and state political leaders at James C. Wright Middle School in Madison, WI Wednesday, November... Education and Politics President Obama Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:54:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6489-Madison-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m11d5-President-Obamas-visit-to-James-Wright-Middle-School-Madison-WI-in-photos?cid=exrss-Madison-Political-Buzz-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6489-Madison-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Obamas-visit-to-Madisons-Wright-Middle-School-to-be-covered-live-by-local-media?cid=exrss-Madison-Political-Buzz-Examiner  President Barack Obama (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)President Barack Obama is scheduled to visit Wright Middle School in Madison, WI today, where he will speak on education reform. Attendance is by invitation only; in fact, only 50 parents will be ... Education and Politics President Obama Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:52:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6489-Madison-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Obamas-visit-to-Madisons-Wright-Middle-School-to-be-covered-live-by-local-media?cid=exrss-Madison-Political-Buzz-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6489-Madison-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m11d1-Explore-effects-of-global-climate-change-on-Wisconsin-with-UWs-Academy-Evenings-and-Jonathan-Patz?cid=exrss-Madison-Political-Buzz-Examiner Professor Jonathan Patz, MD, MPH(University of Wisconsin-Madison)The University of Wisconsin’s public lecture series Academy Evenings will be exploring the links between global warming and Wisconsin environment and health on November 15, 2009. ... Environmental Issues Sun, 01 Nov 2009 22:18:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6489-Madison-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m11d1-Explore-effects-of-global-climate-change-on-Wisconsin-with-UWs-Academy-Evenings-and-Jonathan-Patz?cid=exrss-Madison-Political-Buzz-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6489-Madison-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Rep-Tom-Petri-joins-bipartisan-effort-to-improve-Troops-to-Teachers-program?cid=exrss-Madison-Political-Buzz-Examiner Rep. Tom Petri, WI (Official Congressional Photo)Wisconsin’s U.S. Representative Tom Petri this week joined a bi-partisan group of Representatives and Senators to introduce the Post 9/11 Troops to Teachers Enhancement Act of 2009.The Troops to ... Legislation Education and Politics Republicans Federal Government Military Issues Wisconsin in Congress Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:01:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6489-Madison-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Rep-Tom-Petri-joins-bipartisan-effort-to-improve-Troops-to-Teachers-program?cid=exrss-Madison-Political-Buzz-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6489-Madison-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m10d27-President-Obama-to-visit-Madison-Nov-4?cid=exrss-Madison-Political-Buzz-Examiner  President Obama 2009 [AP/Steven Senne]President Barack Obama is planning a visit to Madison, Wisconsin on Wednesday, November 4 to speak about education reform.According to local media reports, the announcement was made by the Whitehouse and co... Education and Politics President Obama Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:31:15 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6489-Madison-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m10d27-President-Obama-to-visit-Madison-Nov-4?cid=exrss-Madison-Political-Buzz-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6489-Madison-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m10d26-Wisconsin-waiting-for-a-Democratic-candidate-to-step-up-to-2010-governors-race?cid=exrss-Madison-Political-Buzz-Examiner Wisconsin Capitol Building (Photo: Einar Einarsson Kvaran)Lt. Governor Barbara Lawton today announced that she is pulling out of the 2010 Wisconsin governor’s race, much to the surprise of her supporters. Lawton cited personal and family reason... 2010 Elections Mon, 26 Oct 2009 21:14:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6489-Madison-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m10d26-Wisconsin-waiting-for-a-Democratic-candidate-to-step-up-to-2010-governors-race?cid=exrss-Madison-Political-Buzz-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6489-Madison-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m10d25-Feingold-Kohl-vote-no-on-Medicare-Physician-Fairness-Act?cid=exrss-Madison-Political-Buzz-Examiner Sen. Russ Feingold (D-WI)Official Senate photoBoth Wisconsin Senators – Russ Feingold and Herb Kohl – broke ranks with the Democratic Party on October 21 by votinng against the Medicare Physician Fairness Act of 2009.The bill, which faile... Legislation Federal Government Wisconsin in Congress Sen. Russ Feingold Healthcare Reform Sen. Herb Kohl Sun, 25 Oct 2009 19:38:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6489-Madison-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m10d25-Feingold-Kohl-vote-no-on-Medicare-Physician-Fairness-Act?cid=exrss-Madison-Political-Buzz-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6489-Madison-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m10d10-Wisconsin-governor-signs-mandatory-kindergarten-law?cid=exrss-Madison-Political-Buzz-Examiner  Hugo Oehmichen: Im KindergartenGovernor Jim Doyle signed a law this week requiring Wisconsin school children to attend and complete kindergarten before being admitted to first grade in the state’s public schools. The law includes children... State Government Education and Politics Governor Jim Doyle Sat, 10 Oct 2009 15:08:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6489-Madison-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m10d10-Wisconsin-governor-signs-mandatory-kindergarten-law?cid=exrss-Madison-Political-Buzz-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6489-Madison-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m10d9-Wisconsin-flags-lowered-to-honor-fallen-soldier-Sgt-Ryan-Adams?cid=exrss-Madison-Political-Buzz-Examiner Sgt. Ryan C. Adams (Photo courtesy Wisc. National Guard)Wisconsin’s Governor Jim Doyle ordered state flags to be lowered to half-staff Saturday, October 10, in honor of Sgt. Ryan C. Adams who died October 2 while serving in Afghanistan.Sgt. Ada... Military Issues Fri, 09 Oct 2009 21:19:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6489-Madison-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m10d9-Wisconsin-flags-lowered-to-honor-fallen-soldier-Sgt-Ryan-Adams?cid=exrss-Madison-Political-Buzz-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6489-Madison-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m10d8-Sensenbrenner-pushes-72-hour-rule-for-Congress?cid=exrss-Madison-Political-Buzz-Examiner  Wisconsin's Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner (U.S. House photo)Wisconsin’s Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner (5th District) sent an email to his constituents today urging support for H. Res. 554, also known as the 72 Hour Rule bill. According to Sensenbrenner... Legislation Federal Government Bipartisan Efforts Wisconsin in Congress Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner Thu, 08 Oct 2009 22:03:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6489-Madison-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m10d8-Sensenbrenner-pushes-72-hour-rule-for-Congress?cid=exrss-Madison-Political-Buzz-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6489-Madison-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m9d27-Wisconsin-Congressional-Roundup--September-2009?cid=exrss-Madison-Political-Buzz-Examiner  U.S. Capitol DomeAfter a contentious August break, with health-care reform the hot topic at town halls meetings throughout the state, Wisconsin’s members of Congress got back to work in September taking on a variety of partisan and even s... Legislation Republicans Federal Government Bipartisan Efforts Wisconsin in Congress Democrats Sun, 27 Sep 2009 22:08:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6489-Madison-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m9d27-Wisconsin-Congressional-Roundup--September-2009?cid=exrss-Madison-Political-Buzz-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6489-Madison-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m9d18-Governor-Doyle-leads-trade-mission-to-Japan-China?cid=exrss-Madison-Political-Buzz-Examiner  Wisconsin Gov. Jim Doyle (Official Photo)Wisconsin’s Governor Jim Doyle is in the middle of a weeklong trade mission to Japan and China. During the mission, which began Sept. 13, Doyle met with Japanese government and business leaders in ... International Politics Economic issues Governor Jim Doyle Fri, 18 Sep 2009 22:02:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6489-Madison-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m9d18-Governor-Doyle-leads-trade-mission-to-Japan-China?cid=exrss-Madison-Political-Buzz-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6489-Madison-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m9d17-Mad-As-Hell-Doctors-rally-in-Madison?cid=exrss-Madison-Political-Buzz-Examiner Mad As Hell Doctor Adam Klugman (AP Photo/Faith Cathcart)A group of doctors including emergency room physicians, family care and primary care internists, radiologists, anesthesiologists, and more recently hit the road to take their message of “... Healthcare Reform Thu, 17 Sep 2009 21:09:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6489-Madison-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m9d17-Mad-As-Hell-Doctors-rally-in-Madison?cid=exrss-Madison-Political-Buzz-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6489-Madison-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m9d12-Wisconsins-Congressional-delegation-speak-out-in-response-to-Obamas-health-care-speech?cid=exrss-Madison-Political-Buzz-Examiner  Wisconsin speaks out on health care (Wikimedia)Wisconsin's U.S. Senators, Congressmen, and Congresswoman have been active and vocal when it comes to health care reform - on both sides of the debate.The following is a roundup of what the various... Republicans Wisconsin in Congress Democrats Healthcare Reform Fri, 11 Sep 2009 23:54:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6489-Madison-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m9d12-Wisconsins-Congressional-delegation-speak-out-in-response-to-Obamas-health-care-speech?cid=exrss-Madison-Political-Buzz-Examiner