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Monday, November 16, 2009

Kind: Pakistan is key to success in Middle East

by Jackie Johnson on November 16, 2009

in Military, Politics & Government

A Congressman from Wisconsin is back on US soil after having spent several days in Pakistan as part of a small congressional delegation.

United States Representative Ron Kind returns home armed with information about counter-terrorism efforts after meeting with military and civilian officials in Pakistan.

“Most people would probably be surprised to learn that the true key to peace and stability throughout that region probably lies in the success or failure of Pakistan more than Afghanistan today.” [click to continue…]

Tagged as: Afghanistan, Kind, Pakistan

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Medical marijuana legislation introduced

by Andrew Beckett 11/16/09 5:48 PM

Seriously ill patients would be able to get a doctor’s prescription for medical marijuana, under legislation being introduced at the Capitol. State Representative Mark Pocan (D-Madison) says the bill is about compassion and health care reform, with the goal of giving patients and their doctors another valid form of treatment for serious medical conditions.

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Ryan questions administration decisions on detainees

by WRN Contributor 11/16/09 12:04 PM

Alternative locations for detains from Guantanamo Bay prison are being sought by the Obama administration, while 9-11 conspirators are to be tried in New York federal court. Wisconsin Congressman Paul Ryan is questioning both decisions.
The Janesville Republican believes the military tribunal system is better than the trials in federal court. “They’re being used right now, it’s [...]

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MKE airline prices wheeling closer to Chicago rates

by Brian Moon 11/16/09 10:00 AM

Expansion of discount airline routes is driving down prices at Mitchell International Airport. The newest arrival, Southwest Airlines, joins AirTran as another option for low cost flights at the Milwaukee airport. Meanwhile, Wisconsin’s own Midwest Airlines has announced plans to increase service levels to compete with the carriers.
The competition resulting in cheaper flights at Mitchell [...]

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Family of slain UW student seeking public help

by Bob Hague 11/16/09 6:45 AM

The family of a slain UW student is seeking the public’s help. Brittany Zimmerman’s family hopes someone will come forward with information about her murder. They’ve placed ads on a Madison billboard and inside Madison Metro busses.
Zimmerman was a student at the UW-Madison when she was killed in her apartment in 2008. Madison police never [...]

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