US calls out China, Russia over human trafficking


WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. accused China and Russia of failing to meet minimum standards in fighting human trafficking, ranking them on a par with North Korea and Syria.
 
 
 

Obama warns EU over high youth unemployment
BERLIN (AP) — President Barack Obama raised the prospect Wednesday that Europe might need to adjust...
 

Obama in Berlin: "Our work is not yet done"
BERLIN (AP) — President Barack Obama is challenging Americans and Europeans not to become complacent...
 

Obama renews call for nuclear reductions
President Barack Obama is calling for a one-third reduction of the world's nuclear stockpiles.
 

Obama's Berlin speech: History raises the stakes
BERLIN (AP) — Five years and 50 years. As President Barack Obama revisits Berlin, he can't escape those...
 

Biden vows to 'beat the gun lobby' and pass laws
WASHINGTON (AP) — A scrappy Vice President Joe Biden vowed Tuesday to "beat the gun lobby" by ultimately...
 

A look at US-Taliban relations
Word that the Taliban and U.S. will hold formal talks to find a political solution to end nearly 12 years...
 

Obama opens 24-hour trip to Germany
BERLIN (AP) — President Barack Obama is opening a 24-hour visit to Germany, the culmination of which...
 

House committee takes up tough immigration bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — A key committee in the Republican-led House moved Tuesday toward approving a tough...
 

McCaskill endorses Ready for Hillary group
WASHINGTON (AP) — Missouri Sen. Claire McCaskill says she is supporting a super political action committee...
 
 
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US Politics


Speculation growing for Hillary in 2016
In her first appearance after ending her stint as secretary of state, Hillary Rodham Clinton excited her fans, excited for…
 

Social Status: Harlem Shake campaigns
It’s not uncommon to see YouTube trends come and go, but it’s always fun to watch politicians get involved.
 

Jesse Jackson Jr. pleads guilty in campaign…
Former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. entered a guilty plea Wednesday in federal court to criminal charges that he engaged…
 

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Federal Budget News


Budget office view boosts Senate immigration…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Supporters of a far-reaching immigration bill in the Senate see fresh momentum from a report by the…
 

Boehner protests Obama veto threats on…
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker John Boehner says the White House's veto threats against legislation that implements spending…
 

Hagel tours new Navy combat vessel
SINGAPORE (AP) — U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel toured the U.S. Navy's new small combat ship, the USS Freedom, the…
 

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Supreme Court News


Court: 'pay to delay' generic drugs can…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court ruled Monday that deals between pharmaceutical corporations and their generic drug…
 

New anti-demonstration rule at Supreme…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has come up with a new regulation banning demonstrations on its grounds, two days…
 

DC circuit reviewing judge's alleged misconduct
WASHINGTON (AP) — A council of federal judges in Washington will look into a misconduct complaint against a conservative…
 

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Wisconsin (change)

 
According to the 2010 U.S. Census, Wisconsin’s population totaled 5,686,986, a 6.0% increase over the 2000 U.S. Census count of 5,363,715. (Source: Wisconsin Blue Book)
 
Offices & Officials

Governor: Scott Walker
Lieutenant Governor: Rebecca Kleefisch
Attorney General: J.B. Van Hollen

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