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Dave Zweifel's Plain Talk: On pay hike, most lawmakers just don't get it
Gov. Jim Doyle this week made it quite clear that state employees -- those state employees lucky enough to keep their jobs -- will have to go without pay raises during the next two years. In this economy, no one should expect to get higher wages from the state, the governor understandably said. No one, that is, except state legislators. read story
Cross Country: It's tough to be a farmer if you don't understand high-tech
The farming side of the huge agricultural world is high-tech and complicated. No longer does a profitable farmer simply plow, plant and hope for the best. read story
John Nichols: George Bush's indefensible final act
The president awarded the nation's highest civilian honor to a South American strongman whose government maintains links with right-wing paramilitary death squads that have killed, maimed and displaced thousands of labor organizers, civil rights activists, political dissenters and advocates for democracy. read story
Business Beat: Economic crisis should spark consolidation
Of all the ideas that have come out of the Great Recession, the one I'm liking best is more cooperation between Wisconsin and Minnesota. With both states facing huge budget deficits and struggling economies, Gov. Jim Doyle and Tim Pawlenty announced Tuesday they hope to save money by jointly purchasing products and services. read story
Behind the Mike: Raftery has a way with words
With a twinkle in his eye -- and with a little dipsy-do -- Bill Raftery was painting a word picture in response to a question about his signature catch phrases. As a college basketball and NBA analyst, his brush strokes have been among the most recognizable and memorable in television sports. read story
Dave Zweifel's Plain Talk: GOP clings to Reagan myth
The six candidates for the chair of the Republican National Committee who appeared before the National Press Club last week were asked who in their opinion was the best ever Republican president. read story
- John Nichols: Baldwin misses chance to promote peace in Middle East
- Dennis Semrau: Rickey's hall vote a no-brainer
- Dave Zweifel's Plain Talk: Doc right to push coordination of family services
- John Nichols: Doyle's smart on stimulus
- Barbara Quirk: It's past time to end ageism
- Confessions of a Money Manager: Don't let hedge fund speculators ruin your portfolio
- Dave Zweifel's Plain Talk: Bidding adieu to a master swordmaker
- Cross Country: Cows are well fed and fed well
- John Nichols: The humiliation of Harry Reid
- Business Beat: Erdman layoffs hit home for longtime local firm
