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[www.offmyfrontporch.com] John Kerry, the Richest Legislator.. « www.offmyfrontporch.com: His minimum net worth was $188.6 million at the end of 2009, up by more than $20 million from 2008, according to his financial disclosure form.While the economy struggled through a recession during much of 2009 and the nation’s unemployment rate soared to 10 percent, the stock market rebounded, helping lawmakers with large investments. The S&P 500 rose by about 28 percent in 2009.

[Top News] The Hill's 50 Wealthiest List - Slideshow - TheHill.com: And not just because Obama over-read his mandate in governing too far left (job approval only 41%). But because a comeuppance is due the arrogant progressive elites whose undisguised contempt for the great unwashed prevents them from conceding a modicum of serious thought to those who dare oppose them.

[WISN.com - Most Popular Stories] U.S. Export-Import Bank Reverses Bucyrus Decision - Project ...: Kohl said the bank has agreed to approve the loan guarantees to Indian borrower Reliance Power Inc. The Democratic senator said the approval is contingent on Reliance moving ahead with renewable-energy projects that also could use U.S.-made equipment.

[WisPolitics DC Wrap] Feingold, Kohl question Kagan: Kagan said her primary motivation is "the opportunity to safeguard the rule of law, whatever the issues that might come before the court." She cautioned that she could not come to the court, as a legislator might head to Washington, with an emphasis on the environment or the economy.

[TALKERS magazine] Talk Street backup II 8-19-10: WTMJ, Milwaukee Talk Legend Jonathan Green to Retire at Year End. The host of Journal's WTMJ, Milwaukee's PM drive show, “The Green House,” tells his listeners he will retire from the station he's worked at for 41 years at the end of .

[Milwaukee News Buzz] Lawmakers do little for immigration despite dairyland dependence: “I understand there can be some apprehension about foreign workers and guest worker programs, especially as we face job losses and high unemployment figures in the United States,” Kohl wrote. “But it is important to balance the need to provide farmers with access to the workers they need with the need to protect American jobs.”

[OpenSecrets Blog] Congressmen Lose Big Bucks in 2008, But Still Rank Among Nation's ...: This is followed by recreational and live entertainment entities - powered almost entirely by Kohl's ownership of the Milwaukee Bucks basketball team -- securities and farming. But because members of Congress are only .

[War Is A Crime .org] Wisconsin groups want funding for Afghanistan war halted | War Is ...: They asked that lawmakers vote against a supplemental appropriations bill that would add billions of dollars for U.S. troops in Afghanistan. Jim Carpenter of the Progressive Democrats of America says paying for the war is hurting the ability to help the U.S. economy.

[WhyteWolf Technology] Psychology of Animals Swallowed Alive: I think that's proof positive of how Republicans view their role here, and more -- another example of how they've stood on the sidelines and rooted for failure as opposed to actually getting involved to help move this economy forward .

[Pro President Obama Blog] Regulations.gov « Pro President Obama Blog: Thwarting stiff opposition from Republicans in Congress, the Obama administration introduced an economic stimulus package of more than $780bn last year, adding to giveaways of $170bn by the Bush administration in 2008 that included tax refunds to tens of millions of Americans. Adding in banking-bailout measures of $600bn and smaller programmes such as the “cash for clunkers” scheme and a rescue of insurer AIG, total commitments by the US government reach $1.7tn.

[Marketplace Today Blog] Petri one of three lawmakers who own health care stock: Tammy Baldwin (D–Madison) — say they set up blind trusts for a good chunk of their investments to avoid conflicts of interest in their official capacities in Washington.

[FarmPolicy.com] FarmPolicy.com » Blog Archives » Farm Bill; Trade; Competition ...: Herb Kohl, D-Wis., started the criticism of the CME, saying the CFTC has reported that the volume of cheese traded on the CME generally represents less than 1 percent of all cheese produced in the U.S., but effectively sets the price for almost all milk and cheese in the country.

[Marketplace of Ideas Blog] That was then, this is now: Dave Obey (D-Wausau) is reported as seeking $213.3 million for 85 projects in his district. Herb Kohl is seeking $345.3 million for an undisclosed number of projects.

[AFL-CIO NOW BLOG] From the Field: The Battle's Just Beginning: In Wisconsin, the Milwaukee Area Labor Council organized a “Bucks Fans for the Employee Free Choice Act” day, creating a banner covered in signatures for delivery to Sen. Herb Kohl, who has not yet signed on as a co-sponsor of the bill .

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