The following is a press release from the Green Bay Packers.
The Green Bay Packers have placed safety Atari Bigby, cornerback Al Harris and running back James Starks on reserve/physically unable to perform, and running back Quinn Porter on injured reserve. The transactions were announced Tuesday by Executive Vice President, General Manager and Director of Football Operations Ted Thompson.
The Packers’ roster now stands at 75 players.
The following is a press release from the Milwaukee Bucks.
Do you want to work alongside real NBA players? Do you want to sit and work courtside at an NBA arena? Well here’s your chance! The Milwaukee Bucks are seeking candidates for the position of Team Attendant for the 2010-11 season. Several part-time after school positions are available for eager and responsible students interested in serving with the team. Candidates must meet the following requirements:
Who: Young men and women ages 15-18 and currently attending high school while maintaining a pre-determined grade point average, and attendance record.
When: Candidates must be available three hours prior to tip-off and 90 minutes after games. Individuals under the age of 18 are only allowed to work a five-hour shift, except on weekends, school vacations and holidays.
Where: The Bradley Center. Candidates must have a safe and reliable way to get to and from the Bradley Center. The Milwaukee Bucks are not responsible for transportation.
Applications are now available at the Bucks Administrative Office, located at the Bradley Center, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Most Southeastern Wisconsin area high schools will also have applications available. Applicants may also request an application by writing to:
Milwaukee Bucks Team Attendant Application,
1001 North Fourth Street, Milwaukee, WI 53203-1312.
Please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope.
Completed applications may be delivered to the Bucks Administrative Office or sent to the above address. The deadline for receipt of completed applications is Wednesday, September 22, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. No telephone inquiries will be accepted or considered.
The following is a press release from Terri McCormick, a candidate for the 8th District of Wisconsin.
Terri McCormick is Committed to Representing Northeast Wisconsin and Ready to Serve
Appleton Mayor Timothy M. Hanna, who has served as Chief Officer of the City of Appleton since 1996, has announced his support of Terri McCormick, Candidate in Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District.
“As a lifelong resident of Appleton and Mayor since 1996, I have invested a lot of time in finding solutions to local problems,” explained Mayor Hanna. “That is why I am pleased to announce my support for Terri McCormick in her bid to become the next U.S. Representative for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District.”
“Terri understands economic development, knows how to attract businesses to the region, and will help our job situation when working in Washington, DC. Moreover, Terri is a problem solver and seeks to build coalitions to enhance our communities, as she did so well in the legislature,” stated Mayor Hanna.
“This is not about Democrat or Republican. We need a voice of common sense solutions and positive leadership – someone committed to going to DC to represent average citizens in the District,” stated Mayor Hanna. “I cannot think of anyone better than Terri McCormick, a citizen leader with a track record of service and real results.”
Before serving as Mayor, Timothy Hanna was a district manager at Community First Credit Union, past president of the Alliance of Cities, past board member of the New North and currently serves on a number of boards of directors including – Local Government Institute of Wisconsin (founding member), and the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center.
“I am so honored to have the support of Mayor Tim Hanna,” stated Terri McCormick. “His understanding and experience in leadership and making government work for the people is remarkable and what our campaign is all about.”
Terri McCormick served in the Wisconsin Assembly, representing District 56 including parts of Appleton and Oshkosh, from 2000 to 2006. She is a teacher, author, small business owner, and conservative leader.
To learn more about the Terri McCormick for Congress campaign, visit
www.TerriMcCormickforCongress.com.
The following is a press release from Ron Johnson, a candidate for U.S. Senator.
Senator Russ Feingold released a new ad today titled “Look Out for Us,” using largely the same cast as his previous as “On Our Side.” A closer look at the ad however shows that a controversial figure in his previous ad was not included this time around – registered AFL-CIO lobbyist Joanne Ricca.
When previously asked about having a lobbyist appear in his ad to declare that Senator Feingold was on their side of the issues, Feingold defended such actions as “perfectly appropriate.” After acknowledging that he was in fact standing on the side of special interests and lobbyists, it appears Senator Feingold has had a change of heart about flaunting that fact to the people of Wisconsin.
“Two weeks ago, Senator Feingold was proud to finally admit to the people of Wisconsin that he was on the side of special interest groups and union lobbyists,” Sara Sendek, spokeswoman for Ron Johnson for Senate said. “After promising voters that he would reform the culture of lobbying in Washington, instead Senator Feingold embraced lobbyists and declared himself to be on their side. Maybe this new and stunning admission did not go over with voters as he’d hoped, and Feingold will once again revert to his old tricks and false promises.”
Ricca, a long-time lobbyist, currently serves as the legislative representative and research director for the AFL-CIO in Milwaukee.
Throughout his Senate Career, Russ Feingold has Received $1,025,500 in Union PAC Contributions. (Center for Responsive Politics, www.opensecrets.org, Accessed August 21, 2010)
In Early 1993, Feingold Declared He And His Senate Staff Would Play By “Wisconsin Rules” And Not Accept Gifts From Lobbyists Or Anyone Seeking Influence. “Last week Feingold issued an edict, to apply to himself and his entire staff, that where ethics are concerned, they would play by ‘Wisconsin rules.’ That meant they could not accept gifts of any sort from lobbyists or anyone else seeking influence. Not even a cup of coffee.” (Dan Allegretti, “Feingold Opts for Wisconsin Ethics,” Capital Times [Madison, WI.], 1/21/93)
Feingold: “There’s Something Insidious And Dangerous About People In Government Accepting Things Of Value From People They’re Trying To Regulate.” (Dan Allegretti, “Feingold Opts for Wisconsin Ethics,” Capital Times [Madison, WI.], 1/21/93)
Feingold Said The System In Washington Was “Tainted” And Brought Lobbyists And Legislators Closer Together Than They Were In Wisconsin. Feingold: “It’s not an attempt to be holier than thou. I think the system is tainted here. It brings lobbyists and legislators closer together than they are back home.” (Dan Allegretti, “Feingold Opts for Wisconsin Ethics,” Capital Times [Madison, WI.], 1/21/93)
The following is a press release from Ron Johnson, a candidate for U.S. Senate.
In 2009, Russ Feingold voted for a stimulus bill he said would create jobs and pontificated that the funds should be spent wisely. But since that time Wisconsin has lost more than 78,000 jobs, Feingold is defending his vote, and a new report details 100 egregious examples of unwise stimulus spending.
Have you ever wondered why monkeys respond negatively to inequity and unfairness? Researchers at Georgia State University have received nearly $700,000 in stimulus funds just to answer that question. The money will be put towards studying seven different species of primates in order to clarify “how decision-making is affected by unequal outcomes.”
Researchers in Georgia may now have a chance to study social patterns of primates, but people in Wisconsin continue to face a poor economy and continued job loss.
“Maybe Senator Feingold thinks we should be spending hundreds of thousands of dollars to study the social patterns of monkeys and chimpanzees, but the people of Wisconsin are far more concerned about the economy and job creation,” said Juston Johnson, Campaign Manager for Ron Johnson for Senate. “While Senator Feingold is wasting Wisconsin tax dollars and spending us into debt, Wisconsin voters are looking for a candidate to offer real solutions for our economy.”
The Johnson Campaign will be highlighting wasteful stimulus spending projects Russ Feingold believes are getting the job done for Wisconsin families until Election Day.
Stimulus Facts:
Feingold Said “Stimulus” Must Be Spent Wisely. Feingold Said “Stimulus” Must Be Spent Wisely. “Now that the economic recovery package has been signed into law, our focus must be on the challenges ahead, including getting our fiscal house in order and making sure that there is strong oversight of these taxpayer dollars. These funds must be spent wisely if they are to truly work for Wisconsin’s families.” (Editorial, “Russ Feingold: Stimulus Package Makes Sense,” La Crosse Tribune, 2/25/2009.)
Three days prior to the signing of the stimulus, Senator Feingold issued a press release saying the stimulus would create 2.4 million jobs in the first year, and about nine million jobs in the first three years. (Senator Russ Feingold, ”Statement of U.S. Russ Feingold On The Economic Recovery Package,” Feingold Press Office, February 10, 2009.)
Feingold Provided the 60th Vote for the Stimulus Package. (H.R. 1, 2009 Roll Call #64: Adopted 60-38, 2/13/09, Feingold Voted Yea)
The National Economy has lost over 2.5 Million jobs since the stimulus was signed. (Source, Bureau of Labor Statistics, www.bls.gov,, Accessed August 6, 2010)
Since the Stimulus was signed, the State of Wisconsin has lost more than 78,000 jobs. (Source, Bureau of Labor Statistics, www.bls.gov, Accessed August 20, 2010)
Feingold Defends Stimulus Vote. “I don’t apologize for those votes. Those were the right votes.” (“Feingold defends voting record, Hudson Star Observer, 7/28/2010)
New Report Details Misdirected Stimulus Spending. “Stimulus money is going toward iPods for high school students in Utah, cell phones for smokers trying to quit in Washington, D.C., and advertising devoted to the promotion of … the stimulus. The findings are part of a 74-page report put out by a pair of Republican senators who contend the $862 billion program is fraught with needless spending.” (“New GOP Report Details Misdirected Stimulus Spending, Associated Press, 8/3/2010)
The following is a press release from the office of Governor Jim Doyle.
Governor Jim Doyle today announced the appointment of Kurt Klomberg as Dodge County District Attorney. Klomberg will fill the vacancy created by the resignation of District Attorney William Bedker. He will begin serving immediately for a term to expire January 7, 2013.
“Kurt Klomberg has shown that he is a dedicated prosecutor,” Governor Doyle said. “His experience and commitment to the people of Dodge County will make him an excellent District Attorney.”
“I want to thank Governor Doyle for this appointment,” Klomberg said. “The citizens of Dodge County can be confident that I will do everything I can to keep our children, schools and communities safe.”
Kurt Klomberg has served as an assistant district attorney in Dodge County since 2006. Prior to that, he served as an assistant district attorney in Marathon County and as a special prosecutor in Kenosha County.
Klomberg earned his law degree from the University of Wisconsin Law School in 2002 and his undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin – Madison in 1997. He is a member of the Wisconsin District Attorney’s Association, Wisconsin Bar Association and Dodge County Bar Association. He and his wife live in Waupun.
The following is a press release from the office of Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle.
Governor Jim Doyle today announced the appointment of Mark Bensen as Washington County District Attorney. Bensen will fill the vacancy created by the appointment of District Attorney Todd Martens to the Washington County Circuit Court. He will begin serving immediately for a term to expire January 7, 2013.
“Mark Bensen has had a long and successful legal career,” Governor Doyle said. “He is an experienced prosecutor who will serve the people of Washington County well.”
“It is an honor to accept this appointment from Governor Doyle,” Bensen said. “I look forward to serving the citizens of Washington County and working with members of law enforcement to ensure that justice is served in every case.”
Mark Bensen has served in the Washington County District Attorney’s Office as deputy district attorney since 2009 and as an assistant district attorney from 2001-2009. Prior to that, Bensen served as a special assistant in the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Milwaukee, an assistant district attorney in Milwaukee County and as a deputy prosecuting attorney in King County, Washington. He was in private practice from 1991 to1995 and 1996 to1998.
Bensen earned his law degree from the University of Wisconsin Law School in 1991 and his undergraduate degree from Middlebury College in 1988. Bensen is an active member of several community organizations including the Youth and Family Project. He is the current president of the Washington County Bar Association. Mark and his wife Beth have three daughters and live in West Bend.
The following is a press release from Wisconsin Senator Russ Feingold.
.S. Senator Russ Feingold sent the following letter today to the Wisconsin Government Accountability Board urging the board to do everything possible to ensure that members of the armed forces are able to vote in the upcoming elections.
A copy of Feingold’s letter can be viewed here or below.
August 30, 2010
Wisconsin Government Accountability Board
ATTN: Kevin Kennedy, Director and General Counsel
P.O Box 7984
Madison, WI 53707-7984
Dear Mr. Kennedy,
I write to urge you to do everything possible to ensure that members of the armed forces serving our country overseas are able to vote in the upcoming elections and that their votes will be counted.
As I am sure you agree, no Wisconsinites should be disenfranchised simply because they are stationed overseas. That is why Congress passed the Military and Overseas Voter Empowerment (MOVE) Act last year, to ensure that those who are risking their own lives to protect our country are not deprived of their own right to vote. Among other things, the Act specifically requires states to mail absentee ballots to overseas voters at least 45 days before Election Day.
As you know, the Department of Defense just rejected the state’s request for a waiver of the 45-day mailing requirement of the MOVE Act, stating that “the State’s proposed comprehensive plan for this election does not provide sufficient time for [overseas and military voters] to vote and have their ballots counted.” While I appreciate the challenges the state may face in complying with the MOVE Act, given Wisconsin’s late primary date, I urge you to take all steps possible to ensure that Wisconsin complies with the letter and the spirit of the law. Our brave men and women in uniform deserve nothing less.
Sincerely,
Russell D. Feingold
U.S. Senator