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Wednesday, November 11, 2009

A Madison man who got President Barack Obama’s signature on his cheesehead hat has donated the headgear to the state historical society in Madison. Mansfield Neblett wore the hat during last week’s presidential visit to J.C. Wright Middle School, where Neblett’s daughter is a student.

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Asked to remove the cheesehead during the president’s speech, Neblett asked for something, too: the president’s signature on the bright yellow foam rubber lid. After thinking about selling the hat, Neblett decided to donate it instead. Neblett presented the cheesehead to staff at the Wisconsin Historical Society Museum on the Capitol Square in Madison.

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Doyle focuses on military families on Veterans Day

by Jackie Johnson 11/11/09 3:30 PM

This Veterans’ Day is particularly poignant for many Wisconsin families.
Governor Jim Doyle says his heart is heavy right now as he pays tribute to the victims of the Fort Hood massacre and their families.
“Wisconsin was obviously, particulary effected by those events as the 467th, a unit that is directed to helping other veterans was the [...]

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Chances look good for mental health parity

by Bob Hague 11/11/09 1:46 PM

Legislation requiring insurance parity for mental health and substance abuse may become law. While small business groups have labeled the bill – which would require mental health coverage under all insurance plans – a jobs killer, the measure’s Senate author maintains that’s short sighted.
“I would say early intervention and taking care of people that have [...]

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Mayor still mulling over Governor’s run

by Brian Moon 11/11/09 9:58 AM

Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett says he will make a decision on whether to enter the governor’s race by the end of this week.
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Barrett met last week with President Obama’s top political strategist and has been under increasing pressure to run but with four kids in Milwaukee schools, Barrett hesitates to uproot [...]

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Veterans group promotes peaceful observance

by Bob Hague 11/11/09 12:30 AM

Denied the right to march in their city’s parade, a Milwaukee veterans group wants to focus on peace this Veterans Day. Bill Christopherson is spokesman for Milwaukee Chapter 102 of Veterans for Peace, which was denied permission to participate in last weekend’s Milwaukee Veterans Parade. Christopherson says members showed up anyway, to raise money for [...]

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