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Milwaukee sheriff defends ad for residents to arm themselves
Milwaukee County Sheriff David A. Clarke Jr. blazed into national headlines and became a sort of conservative folk hero over his Friday radio ad telling listeners, "Simply calling 911 and waiting is no longer your best option" -- they should consider...Tags: Murder, Crime, Law and Justice, Criminal Laws, Theft, National Rifle Association of America
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Milwaukee County sheriff: Don't wait for the police; arm yourselves
Milwaukee County Sheriff David A. Clarke Jr. has a message for residents in his jurisdiction: You can't rely on him anymore. You need to arm yourself. On Friday, the nominally Democratic sheriff issued a recorded public safety announcement on the...Tags: Personal Weapon Control, Sandy Hook Elementary School Shooting, Crime, Law and Justice, FBI, Politics
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Republicans eye new election laws, Democrats question proposed changes
BOSTON (AP) — After back-to-back presidential losses, Republicans in key states want to change the rules to make it easier for them to win. From Wisconsin to Pennsylvania, GOP officials who control legislatures in states that supported President...
Tags: Reince Priebus, Tom Corbett, Regional Authority, Rick Snyder, Scott Walker
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Ash-dumping Lake Michigan ferry may stay afloat
MILWAUKEE (AP) — A Lake Michigan ferry that travels between Wisconsin and Michigan would be allowed to stay afloat even though it dumps 500 tons of coal ash into the lake each season, under a special provision added to a bill pending in Congress....
Tags: Lake Michigan, Coal, U.S. Coast Guard, Bill Huizenga, Environmental Issues
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Unions plan new offensive after Michigan loss
WASHINGTON (AP) — Blindsided by a newlaw weakening union rights in Michigan, organized labor is preparing to target Republican governors in politically important states up for re-election in 2014 — part of a renewed offensive against perceived...
Tags: Washington, DC, Regional Authority, Charlie Crist, Elections, Executive Branch
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O'Malley responds to McDonnell attack
Manchester, N.H. -- Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley said Friday that he took no personal offense at the attack lobbed at him by neighboring Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell, and has not watched the video posted on the Republican Governors Association website...Tags: Martin O'Malley, Republican Governors Association, Regional Authority, Government, Elections
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O'Malley to stump in Wisconsin for Walker foe
Gov. Martin O'Malley, continuing to build on his high national profile as head of the Democratic Governors Association, will travel to Wisconsin Thursday to campaign for the challenger in the effort to recall Republican Gov. Scott Walker. Colm O'...Tags: Regional Authority, Trips and Vacations, Labor Legislation, Government, Elections
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McDonnell attacks O'Malley on taxes
Virginia Gov.Bob McDonnell launched a missile over the Potomac yesterday, displaying a video on his Republican Governors Association website attacking MD Gov. Martin O'Malley's record of raising taxes. The two neighboring governors lead their...Tags: Martin O'Malley, Republican Governors Association, Regional Authority, Scott Walker, Government
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Wisconsin Recall Vote To Resonate In Presidential Race
ReutersLA CROSSE, Wisconsin (Reuters) - The battle over whether to recall Wisconsin's Republican governor, Scott Walker, has sharply divided the state and become a nationally watched test of his party's push to limit government, slash spending and challenge...Tags: Bill Clinton, Primaries, Regional Authority, Elections, Chris Christie
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Business People - June 3
Craig, Friedly, Potter and Moore Insurance Agency WAYNESBORO, Pa. — After 45 years in insurance, Karole Devlin retired at the end of April from Craig, Friedly, Potter and Moore Insurance Agency in Waynesboro. Devlin began her insurance career in...
Tags: Frederick (Frederick, Maryland), Washington, DC, Psychiatry, Science and Technology, Long Term Care
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BRIEFS: Wisconsin votes on governor recall, prompted stripping unions of power
Wisconsin holds recall targeting Gov. Scott Walker after more than a year of political turmoil MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Following a brief but bruising campaign, both sides of the recall election targeting Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker are prepared for...
Tags: Science and Technology, Bill Clinton, Jerry Sandusky, Elections, Parties and Movements
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Wisconsin's Republican Gov. Scott Walker beats back recall
Chicago TribuneGov. Scott Walker beat back a fierce recall effort Tuesday, ending a bitter campaign and gaining the upper hand in an ideological struggle over budget slashing and union power in Wisconsin. Democratic challenger Tom Barrett conceded the race shortly...Tags: Regional Authority, Elections, Executive Branch, Polls, Parties and Movements
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