Both senators and FCC head Ajit Pai avoided any great discussion about net neutrality, one of the biggest and most contentious issues facing the FCC. However, a brief exchange between Pai and Republican Senator Ron Johnson is worth noting because it demonstrates just how the name net neutrality is the opposite of the harm it actually inflicts: Senator Ron Johnson : I know net neutrality sounds great and in trying to convey why [it] harms investment and innovation, I’ve come up with an analogy.
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Emails from VP Pence’s time as governor delivered in Indiana
Vice President Mike Pence takes a short tour of the Blain Supply’s company headquarters and warehousing facility during his visit to Janesville, Wis. on Friday, March 3, 2017.
A top Democratic senator opens up on why Hillary lost, how…
Democratic Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island recently spoke with Business Insider while promoting his newly released book, ” Captured: The Corporate Infiltration of American Democracy .” Elected in 2006, Whitehouse is the ranking member of a Senate Judiciary subcommittee investigating Russia’s role in the 2016 election.
Vilas County Chamber annual dinner features Jason Church on Feb. 16
The Land O’ Lakes Chamber will be hosting the annual Vilas County Chamber dinner at the Gateway Lodge on Thursday, Feb. 16 with featured speaker Captain Jason Church, U.S. Army. His topic for the evening is the “Power of a Positive Attitude.”
Ron Kind, Tim Walz seats being targeted by GOP
La Crosse Congressman Ron Kind is less than two months into his latest term, but his opponents already are trying to make sure it’s his last. House Republicans have targeted 36 Democratic seats it want to win next year – 21 months from now – including the seats of Kind and southern Minnesota’s Tim Walz, according to Politico .
Senator: VA retaliating against whistleblower
A Wisconsin senator has accused the Department of Veterans of Affairs of firing a doctor for speaking out about alleged shortcomings at a Missouri VA hospital and then thwarting his efforts to get hired at another VA site. Republican Sen. Ron Johnson, who heads the Senate’s Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, wrote in a recent letter to the VA’s acting secretary the department should “cease all retaliatory actions” against Dr. Dale Klein.
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Republicans will work on unraveling and replacing the health care law at the same time, House Speaker Paul Ryan said Tuesday as GOP leaders struggled to align their zeal to rapidly erase one of President Barack Obama’s proudest achievements with Congress’ legislative and political pitfalls. Ryan, R-Wis., spoke to reporters amid growing concern among Republican lawmakers about erasing Obama’s overhaul -which expanded coverage to 20 million people – without having an alternative to show voters.
Paul: Trump backs health repeal, replacement at same time
A Republican senator who challenged Donald Trump for the White House nomination says the president-elect “fully supports” repealing President Barack Obama’s health law only when there’s a viable alternative to replace it. Republican leaders in the GOP-controlled Congress are moving toward a vote on repeal legislation in coming weeks, but they anticipate a transition period of months or years to a replacement.
Concerns over dumping Obamacare growing among GOP lawmakers
From left, Vice President-elect Mike Pence, House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy of Calif., House Speaker Paul Ryan of Wis., and House Majority Whip Steve Scalise of La. meet with reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017, following a closed-door meeting with the GOP caucus to disucss repeal of President Obama’s health care law now that the GOP is in charge of White House and Congress.
Former presidential hopeful Rubio asks Canada to change Super Bowl ad policy
Former Republican presidential hopeful Marco Rubio is adding his voice to growing calls on Canada’s broadcast regulator to reverse a decision banning the substitution of Canadian ads over big-budget American spots during the Super Bowl. Rubio, alongside fellow Republican Sen. Ron Johnson, has written to Canada’s ambassador in Washington urging Canada to change the policy.
Dems press for Tillerson’s tax returns
Democrats are accusing Rex Tillerson, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to become secretary of state, of reneging on a pledge to hand over three years worth of tax returns. A standard questionnaire sent jointly by Democrats and Republicans asks whether the nominee would be willing to provide prior tax returns for himself and his spouse “if asked.”
Wisconsin’s Walker asks Trump for more control over refugees
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker asked President-elect Donald Trump in a letter delivered Tuesday to give his state more authority in determining how many refugees can come from countries with ties to terrorism.
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Gov. Scott Walker is asking the Wisconsin state legislative body to approve a bill which directs an additional $35.5 million toward the construction of broadband infrastructures throughout the state. Friday, December 9, 2016 A special three-judge federal redistricting panel has ordered the governor and the Legislature to redraw the state’s legislative districts, in time for them to be jurisdictionally valid for the 2018 elections.