As you may have heard on the news, Wisconsin experienced some pretty severe flooding last month. Shortly after the rains subsided, I received Congresswoman Baldwin’s monthly e-mail update. She included this quote:
Our entire state Congressional delegation sent a letter to President Bush last Friday asking him to respond quickly to any requests Governor Doyle makes [...]
How much do you need to spend on groceries? It depends. If you’re talking about whether or not we give out enough food stamps, then $21 a week is far too little. If you’re talking about the value of a good, wholesome Cuban diet, then $17 a week is just about right. So say America’s [...]
The Wisconsin State Journal published a few local reactions to the Wisconsin’s ongoing budget debates. One reaction caught my eye.
Christa Decker of Madison said she depends on Medicaid programs for everything from her wheelchair to doctor’s visits to long-term care. Decker, 51, who has both physical and cognitive disabilities, said that cuts to [...]