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Some shocked at opposition to Violence Against Women Act

Some shocked at opposition to Violence Against Women Act

Opposition to the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act, introduced by Milwaukee Congresswoman Gwen Moore, has some shaking their heads.

Durst: Obama Care Bears & Walruses
Durst

Obama Care Bears & Walruses

The nation waits on surgical pins and sealing wax needles for the Supreme Court's decision on the health care law.

Horne: Historic Preservation a balancing act at City Hall
Horne

Historic Preservation a balancing act at City Hall

Proposed changes to the city of Milwaukee's Historic Preservation Ordinance brought a standing-room only crowd to discuss the matter at City Hall.

Durst: Romney, Inc.
Durst

Romney, Inc.

Romney staffers called him the Etch-A-Sketch candidate. But the toy works via magnetism, a concept that eludes the former Governor, says Will Durst.

Milwaukee Water Council, UWM celebrate UN World Water Day

Milwaukee Water Council, UWM celebrate UN World Water Day

A documentary produced by three Racine high school students and the three-mile Walk for Water highlighted Milwaukee's inaugural celebration of World Water Day.

Affordable Care Act goes to the U.S. Supreme Court

Affordable Care Act goes to the U.S. Supreme Court

With the U.S. Supreme Court taking up the health care law this week, TCD talks with Marquette University constitutional law expert J. Gordon Hylton.

Winners & Losers: TCD’s week in review (3/23/12)
Winners & Losers

TCD’s week in review (3/23/12)

Bob Uecker gets a Miller Park statue, Justice David Prosser fights ethics charges, redistricting is challenged and more in this week's Winners & Losers.

Election 2012: Jeff Fitzgerald stops at Milwaukee Press Club
Election 2012

Jeff Fitzgerald stops at Milwaukee Press Club

Senate candidate and State Assembly Speaker Jeff Fitzgerald discussed Obamacare, collective bargaining, and Paul Ryan's budget plan at the Milwaukee Press Club.

Brady Street neighborhood house to be demolished for parking

Brady Street neighborhood house to be demolished for parking

A hearing is set to discuss the proposed plan to turn a home next to Walgreens on Brady into a new parking lot. Plus, more real estate news from Michael Horne.

Durst: We’re all Muppets here
Durst

We’re all Muppets here

In the wake of Greg Smith's New York Times op-ed, Will Durst says we're all Muppets to the Mitt Romneys and Koch Brothers of the world.

Mark Neumann talks national debt, Obamacare at Press Club

Mark Neumann talks national debt, Obamacare at Press Club

Mark Neumann brought a pig to the Milwaukee Press Club, and said he is the "one true conservative" of the Republicans running for U.S. Senate.

Bill proposes marriage to break the cycle of poverty

Bill proposes marriage to break the cycle of poverty

U.S. Rep. Tom Petri proposes the Making Work and Marriage Pay Act as a possible way to help low-income individuals.