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Gov. Romney Taps Ryan for VP

MADISON – U.S. Representative Paul Ryan (R-Janesville) has been selected as the vice presidential running mate of Gov. Mitt Romney. Romney and Ryan are slated to

August 11, 2012

WMC Testifies on Iron Mining Reform Bill Before Joint Finance Committee

WMC testified before the Joint Finance Committee on February 17, 2012 regarding Iron Mining Reform Bill.

August 3, 2012

Ribble Legislation Puts a Stop to New, Costly Regulations

Excerpt from Congressman Ribble’s website: Representative Reid Ribble (WI-08) today announced that his legislation, the Midnight Rule Relief Act, passed the House by a bipartisan

July 26, 2012

July 26, 2012 – WMC Transportation Committee Meeting

7-26-2012 Counsel Report 7-26-2012 staff report AGENDA 9 a.m. Call to Order Introductions – Jason Culotta 9:05 Discussion Topics Adoption of the Surface Transportation Reauthorization

July 25, 2012

Congressional Budget Office Predicts Higher Taxes for Obamacare

Business owners will pay $4 billion more in taxes under President Obama’s Affordable Care Act (ACA) than the Congressional Budget Office had previously expected. Read

July 25, 2012

WMC Announces "Working for Wisconsin Award" Winners

MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce (WMC) announced Monday that 77 legislators will receive the prestigious Working for Wisconsin Award. The award is given to legislators who stand

July 23, 2012