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Wisconsin Republicans Ignore Court Order

Wendy Stackhouse Region: Wisconsin

Earlier this week, Dane County Circuit Judge Maryann Sumi issued a restraining order to stop publication of the Wisconsin law eliminating collective bargaining rights for public workers.  Publication in the Wisconsin ... more

Views: 2116
 

Health Care Reform's First Anniversary

Wendy Stackhouse Region: California

One year ago yesterday, March 23, the US Health Care reform legislation was signed into law. During the debate before the passage of the law, many misconceptions were put forward by opponents to it.  "Death Panels" c... more

Views: 1832
 

Wisconsin Democrats Stripped of Right to Vote in Committee

Wendy Stackhouse Region: Wisconsin

Although this reporter is having trouble thinking about anything but the ongoing disaster in Japan, there have been developments in the Wisconsin Senate situation that deserve coverage that they are not getting in the main... more

Views: 1987
 

Wisconsin Republicans Pass Union Busting Bill without Democrats

Wendy Stackhouse Region: Wisconsin

Tonight the Republicans in the Wisconsin State Senate voted to pass the "Budget Repair" legislation that has kept their Democratic colleagues out of state for the last 23 days.  There were no Democratic State Senators... more

Views: 1806
 

Protests Erupt Nationally after 10 Days in Wisconsin Capital

Wendy Stackhouse Region: United States

At noon today, February 26, 2011, in all 50 states of the United States, local protests will be held in support of the workers and unions in Wisconsin who have been protesting in Madison for 10 days. Matters in Madison ca... more

Views: 2008
 

Democratic Legislators Deny Quorum by Leaving Wisconsin

Wendy Stackhouse Region: Wisconsin

Fourteen members of the Wisconsin State Senate earlieri this week decided to leave the state rather than participate in a scheduled vote which would deny collective bargaining rights to public workers including teachers, c... more

Views: 2079
 

Arizona Congresswoman and Others Shot Outside Grocery Store

Wendy Stackhouse Region: Arizona

Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords (D-Arizona) was among 12 people shot this morning outside a Tuscon, Arizona grocery store. Rep. Giffords was originally reported to have died, but is expected by her doctors to "pull throu... more

Views: 1715
 

Obama's Weekly Address 1/31/09: Good News and Bad News

Wendy Stackhouse Region: United States

 In Mr. Obama's second YouTube address since the inauguration, he discusses the economic crisis. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act passed the House (with no Republican votes at all) but a good bill must land... more

Views: 3283
 

Obama Signs First Bill into Law: Fair Pay

Wendy Stackhouse Region: United States

 President Barack Obama signed his first bill into law today:  The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Restoration Act.  The law makes it easier for workers to sue for discrimination by eliminating the statue of limita... more

Views: 2047
 

President Barack Obama's Weekly YouTube Address: Economic Recovery Plan

Wendy Stackhouse Region: United States

President Barack Obama’s first weekly YouTube address since the inauguration focuses on his American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan.  Areas that will be addressed in the Plan, creating a clean energy economy, he... more

Views: 2958

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Name: Wendy Stackhouse
Member Since: October 2008
Location: CA
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# of Articles: 78

Website: spin-a-website.blogspot.com

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A 40-something work-at-home mother of two, I also am a classical singer, spinner of yarn, knitter, and avid volunteer in my community. I am also a Junior Girl Scout Troop leader and the 2006 Intermediate Handspinning Champion of Los Angeles County!


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