Videos/Notices - Archived

Videos/Notices Menu

Current Videos/Notices
Archived Videos/Notices
Home

Archived Videos/Notices

Below are all archived Videos/Notices. Click on the notice title to view the full Video/Notice.

The Nation & World
8/15/2010		Gen. Petraeus `Progress` on Afghanistan NBC's David Gregory just interviewed General Petraeus on Meet the Press. The General is on a media tour to sell the idea that the U.S. military is `making progress` in Afghanistan, a well-worn message aimed at convincing people to extend this war. This clip asks us to question that strategy.

8/14/2010		West Wing Week: Mailbag Day Summer Edition This West Wing Week the administration responds to the letters and emails sent in by you.

8/14/2010		Weekly Address: Honoring Social Security, Not Privatizing It On the 75th anniversary of Social Security, President Obama promises to protect it from Republican leaders in Congress who have made privatization a key part of their agenda.

8/8/2010		A White House Reception for Justice Kagan President Obama and Justice Elena Kagan speak at a reception honoring Justice Kagan following her confirmation to the Supreme Court.

8/7/2010		Rainbow Warriors About the native American and the new Tribe of people of all races that will raise to save Mother earth and its living beings.

8/7/2010		Turning the Tide: from the Great Recession to Job Creation While millions of Americans are still hurting from the Great Recession and more work remains, America is starting to move forward and cannot go back to the failed Bush policies.

8/3/2010		Kohl statement in support of the confirmation of Elena Kagan Senator Kohl`s Statement in support of the confirmation of Solicitor General Elena Kagan to the Supreme Court in advance of this week’s Senate vote.

8/3/2010		Obama to GOP: 'You can't have the keys back!' After his speech on Iraq Monday, President Obama delivered a revved-up version of the stump speech that he has given in recent weeks -- and that you will no doubt be hearing throughout the fall. The president said the Republican Party lack one "single, solitary new idea" and are "betting on amnesia" to help them in November.

8/3/2010		West Wing Week - The Men in Blue Jumpsuits This week, walk step by step with the President as he fights for campaign finance reform, boosts small business, meets with Space Shuttle Atlantis astronauts, commemorates the 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, welcomes the 2009 Softball World Series champions, and makes an appearance on The View.

7/31/2010		Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-NY) On the 9/11 Health & Compensation Act Rep. Anthony Weiner spoke on the House floor Thursday night in support of the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act, which was blocked from passage by House Republicans. Rep. Weiner addresses some of the false arguments Republicans were using in their opposition to the bill.

7/25/2010		West Wing Week: 7/23/10 or "A Sensible Mid Westerner" This week, walk step by step with the President as he speaks up for unemployed Americans, congratulates this year's WNBA champs, talks with astronaut John Glenn about space exploration, meets with British Prime Minister Cameron, and signs the historic Wall Street Reform bill into law.

7/24/2010		Signing the Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Act President Obama signs into law measures that hold government accountable for responsible use of taxpayer dollars and cut down on waste, fraud and abuse.

7/22/2010		What Wall Street Reform Means for You A quick and simple animated explanation of how Wall Street Reform will work and what the strongest consumer protections in history will mean for you and your family.

7/18/2010		West Wing Week: 7/16/10 or "6 Principals" This week, walk step by step with the President as he speaks about the economy in Las Vegas, celebrates 100 years of the Boy Scouts of America, meets with President Fernandez of the Dominican Republic, visits with the 2010 Principal of the Year award winners, announces the new Director of the Office of Management and Budget.

7/17/2010		Weekly Address: Filibustering Recovery & Obstructing Progress President blasts Republicans in the Senate who are blocking unemployment insurance and small business tax breaks to create jobs, even as they push for permanent, massive tax cuts for the richest Americans.

7/10/2010		West Wing Week: 7/09/10 or "Independence" This week, walk step by step with the President as he speaks about 6 straight months of job growth, celebrates America's Independence Day with Military Families, watches a firework extravaganza with the First Lady, meets with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, tours Smith Solar Vehicles in Kansas City.

7/10/2010		Weekly Address: Help for Vets with PTSD President Obama announces that the Department of Veterans Affairs will begin making it easier for veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder to receive the benefits and treatment they need.

6/22/2010		Republicans Blocking Progress The President calls on Republicans in Congress to put scoring political points aside, and instead to focus on solving the problems facing the nation.

6/14/2010		Drill Baby, Still? Have conservatives forgot about their LOVE for offshore oil drilling. We haven't.

6/11/2010		Join the Energy Revolution Greenpeace hits the streets to find out what the public has to say about the need for an energy revolution.

6/8/2010		Tom Barrett's second TV Ad: 'Madison on a Diet' Learn more about Tom's plan to Put Madison on a Diet.

6/7/2010		Speaking from Louisiana on the Oil Spill The President discusses the hardships local residents and small business owners are facing as a result of the BP oil spill.

6/6/2010		America does not stand still. We move forward. President Obama delivered an address at Carnegie Mellon University this week, discussing his plan to build a stable economy for years to come.

5/29/2010		Weekly Address: Honoring the Fallen Ahead of Memorial Day, the President asks all Americans to join him in remembering and honoring those who have died in service to the country.

5/29/2010		Beck imitates Obama Beck imitates Obama pouring gasoline on "average American".

5/28/2010		VJ Day, Honolulu Hawaii, August 14, 1945 On this Memorial Day Weekend, this video clip (in color) helps us remember another time and the people who fought.

5/24/2010		Weekly Address: BP Spill Independent Commission The President announces the independent commission he created for the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill. He promises accountability not just for BP, but for those in government who bore responsibility.

5/24/2010		Mukhtars Fødselsdag - Flash Mob - Bedre Bustur A group of people surprize a bus driver in Copenhagen on his birthday.

5/22/2010		Rand Paul: Criticizing BP Is Un-American, Where's My Honeymoon? Clip from 5/21/10 Good Morning America where George Stephanopoulos interviews Tea Party hero Rand Paul. His words speak for themself.

5/19/2010		Senator Kohl Speaks on Wall Street Reform Senator Herb Kohl of Wisconsin speaks on the Senate floor about the issue of Wall Street Reform.

5/15/2010		Highlights of Feingold's Speech on Financial Regulatory Reform Senator Russ Feingold spoke from the Senator floor on May 6, 2010 as the Senate debates financial regulatory reform legislation.

5/14/2010		Weekly Address: Wall Street Reform & Main Street The President explains how Wall Street Reform will not only end bailouts and bring accountability for big banks, but empower consumers, shareholders and community banks.

5/8/2010		Michael Moore on Immigration Law in Arizona On Larry King, May 07, 2010, Michael Moore says "...I think it's the result of a bunch of bigots in the Republican Party of Arizona."

5/8/2010		Obama: Health Reform Starts to Kick In The President goes through the benefits in health insurance reform that are already starting to kick in.

5/7/2010		Financial Regulatory Bill Must Prevent Another Crisis View Senator Feingold's full statement on the Financial Regulatory Bill from the Senate floor on May 6, 2010.

5/1/2010		Weekly Address: Giving Government Back to the American People As the President beats back lobbyists seeking to weaken Wall Street Reform, he talks about an even broader threat that would vastly expand the influence of massive industries and their lobbyists in Washington.

4/24/2010		Weekly Address: Good News from the Auto Industry As the auto industry and financial markets begin to stabilize, the President pledges that real reform, particularly on Wall Street, must now begin.

4/23/2010		NFL Draft Recap First Round We don't often do sports on the Progressive, but some of you Packers fans might be interested in this video from Fox Sports.

4/21/2010		Feingold Celebrates the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day Today, in advance of Earth Day, U.S. Senator Russ Feingold spoke from the Senate floor to honor the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day and the legacy of its founder, Gaylord Nelson.

4/17/2010		Weekly Address: Holding Wall Street Accountable President Obama lays out what Wall Street Reform is about, and questions whether opposition from the Senate Republican Leader might have something to do with his recent meeting with Wall Street executives.

4/12/2010		NBC Nightly News on the ``The Fleecing of America`` NBC Nightly News interviewed Senator Feingold for its "The Fleecing of America" series.

4/10/2010		Relief For The Middle Class At Tax Time As April 15th approaches, President Obama discusses several of the tax breaks for middle class families he has signed into law.

4/7/2010		Delivering Change Members of Congress know that reform would not have passed without all of your incredible work. But we also know that it would not have passed without their courage.

4/1/2010		Because of You, This is what change looks like To the untold numbers who knocked on doors and made phone calls, who organized and mobilized out of a firm conviction that change in this country comes not from the top down, but from the bottom up -- this moment is possible because of you.

3/29/2010		Two Major Reforms on Health Care & Higher Ed The President looks back on a week that saw the passage of two major sets of reforms: one putting Americans in control of their own health care, and one ensuring student loans work for students and families, not as subsidies for bankers and middlemen.

3/21/2010		Weekly Address: Time for Action on Financial Reform As a key committee in the Senate takes up reforming the ways of Wall Street, the President lays down a marker: I urge those in the Senate who support these reforms to remain strong, to resist the pressure from those who would preserve the status quo, to stand up for their constituents and our country.

3/16/2010		NBC News Interviews Feingold on Effort to End Taxpayer Giveaway A law written in 1872 created a giveaway to companies that mine gold, silver and other hardrock minerals on public lands. This law remains on the books to this day. Ending the giveaway will save $364 million!

3/11/2010		Feingold Unspent Earmarks Plan Endorsed by DOT During a Senate Budget Committee hearing on February 24th, Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced the administrations support for a Feingold proposal to rescind federal funding for earmarks that have gone unobligated for a decade.

3/11/2010		Feingold Speaks on Canceling Old, Unspent Earmarks Senator Feingold reintroduced his bipartisan amendment to cancel old, unspent earmarks on the Senate floor Thursday, March 11th. The amendment would initially save $626 million, with millions more possible in the years to come.

3/9/2010		Join Annual Founders Day Gala Every year, Democrats from across the state come together to honor the leaders who have shaped their Party at the Founders Day Gala. This is an opportunity to thank Wisconsin's Democratic leaders, and to hear from special guests from around the nation.

3/6/2010		Want Jobs? Pass Health Care Reform Think health care reform can be put on hold while we create more jobs? Think again. Watch this video on how the two are related.

3/5/2010		Making a Movement First Wisconsin, then Maryland. Where next? The U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision on campaign financing opens the door to unlimited corporate spending on elections. A video on YouTube shows the difference one person can make.

3/4/2010		Watch Senator Feingold question Ray LaHood on Earmarks During a Senate Budget Committee hearing on February 24th, Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced the administrations support for a Feingold proposal to rescind federal funding on earmarked projects.

3/4/2010		Feingold Offering an Amendment to Cancel Earmarks Feingold Statement Offering an Amendment to Save Taxpayer Dollars by Canceling Old, Unspent Earmarks.

2/27/2010		Earthquake Hits Chile Feb. 27: Time's Eben Harrell experienced the earthquake in Santiago, Chile. He describes what he felt and saw.

2/27/2010		Olympic Spirit, Bipartisanship, and Health Reform The President relates his desire for bipartisanship in Washington. He praises the bipartisan meeting days before and talks about moving forward on health reform.

2/22/2010		Safety Dance- Men Without Hats Just a nice video with good music.

2/21/2010		Tom Barrett Welcomes You to his Campaign Web Site I am running for governor because I know a better, stronger Wisconsin is worth fighting for. This campaign is about you and the future of our great state. I know we can overcome the challenges.

2/17/2010		SNL's ``Palin 2012`` & the Sarapocalypse on Countdown Saturday Night Live's "Palin 2012" & the Sarapocalypse. Keith Olbermann & Richard Wolffe discuss her book tour and political prospects on Countdown. From MSNBC & msnbc.com.

2/12/2010		Weekly Address: Pay As You Go The President, having just signed the Pay As You Go law, discusses the importance of this fundamental rule to getting budget deficits in check. Ensuring that new spending and tax cuts are offset.

2/4/2010		Congressman Kagen on Living Within Our Means Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. speaks before Congress on Pay-As-You-Go rules.

1/30/2010		Going straight into "the lion's den." Yesterday, the President Obama stood in front of a gathering of House Republicans and took questions for more than an hour. He was inspiring. Watch the video here.

1/29/2010		Murray Hill Incorporated is Running for Congress The progressive PR firm Murray Hill Inc. has announces it's satirical plan to run for Congress in the Republican primary in Maryland’s 8th congressional district with this very funny video ad.

1/29/2010		Weekly Address: Reining in Budget Deficits The President pledges to rein the deficit, citing three specific steps to this end.

1/28/2010		The 2010 State of the Union Address President Obama speaks about restoring security for middle class families after a lost decade of declining wages, eroding retirement security and escalating health care and tuition costs.

1/28/2010		Campaign Finance Ruling Devastating to Our Democracy In this week's address, President Barack Obama vowed to continue fighting for the American people to ensure their voices are heard over the special interests and lobbyists in Washington.

1/19/2010		Sturgeon Bay shipbuilders help Haiti Fox 11 News tells the story of the USS Grasp, a rescue and salvage ship built with local manpower in Sturgeon Bay, as it arrived in Port-au-Prince Monday.

1/19/2010		Feingold on creating jobs U.S. Senator Russ Feingold talks about his temporary jobs tax credit plan.

1/2/2010		Weekly Address: The Fight Against Al Qaeda The President discusses the recent attempted act of terrorism on the Christmas day flight to Detroit, and his broader strategy to fight Al Qaeda. January 2, 2009.

12/25/2009		Celebrating Christmas and Honoring Those Who Serve For the first time in a weekly address, the President is joined by the First Lady as they celebrate Christmas. They both honor those serving overseas, those who have sacrificed for their country.

12/24/2009		President Obama on Senate Passage of Health Reform The President praises the Senate for passing health insurance reform, another major step towards this historic goal.

12/23/2009		Sheldon Whitehouse speaks the truth to the public Sheldon Whitehouse tells it like it is and how the republican right wing's insane brain works in the Senate Healthcare Reform Debate.

12/18/2009		The Patient's Bill of Rights and Health Reform In his weekly address, the President talks about the Patient's Bill of Rights and Health Reform Bill before the Senate.

12/12/2009		Weekly Address: Learning from History to Reform Wall Street The President explains that while he continues to focus on jobs, it is also profoundly important to address the problems that created this economic mess in the first place.

12/9/2009		Feingold Calls on FEMA to Improve Accountability Video of Feingold’s exchange with Secretary Napolitano can be viewed here.

12/6/2009		Weekly Address: Pushing Forward on Jobs President Obama gives his weekly address on "Pushing Forward on Jobs".

12/6/2009		MSNBC's Rachel Maddow: DeFazio on Infrastructure Spending MSNBC's Rachel Maddow: Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-OR) champions Infrastructure spending The entire segment can be viewed here.

12/4/2009		Conservatives M.I.A. as Uganda Votes to Execute Gays "Compassionate Conservatives" are suddenly M.I.A. when Uganda drafts legislation to execute all gays.

11/26/2009		On This Thanksgiving: Family, Turkey ... and a Weekly Address President Obama calls to our attention the men and women in uniform who are away from home sacrificing time with family to protect our safety and freedom.

11/17/2009		Weekly Address: Veterans Day and Fort Hood The President looks back at a week where we honored those who serve on Veterans Day, and mourned those we lost at Fort Hood.

11/4/2009		One Year Ago One year after his historic election, President Obama speaks to Organizing for America supporters about the progress we've made and the challenges we still face.

11/4/2009		The girl who silenced the world for 5 minutes She addressed a UN Meeting on the issue of the environment. See the video now.

11/3/2009		Is a 'flexible timetable' needed in Afghanistan? Mika Brzezinski interviews Russ Feingold over the political strategy in Afghanistan

11/1/2009		Milestones on the Economy and the Recovery Act While there is nothing to celebrate until job numbers turn around, the President cites the recent dramatic turnaround in gross domestic product as a sign of better things to come.

10/26/2009		VIDEO: Russ on "Face the Nation" In case you missed it, Russ was on CBS’s “Face the Nation” this weekend talking about Afghanistan and health care reform.

10/25/2009		Weekly Address: Working with Small Business to Drive Recovery The President restates his commitment to small business as key to economic recovery.

10/23/2009		Ensuring Funding For Veterans Care President Barack Obama signed the Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency Act into law on Thursday, a bill Senator Russ Feingold cosponsored. See the video and read the Senator's statement.

10/17/2009		Weekly Address: Taking On the Insurance Companies President Barack Obama intends to publish a weekly video address every Saturday morning of his presidency.

10/13/2009		Feingold Questions Provisions of Patriot Act Video of U.S. Senator Russ Feingold at a Hearing on Reauthorizing the USA PATRIOT Act before the Senate Judiciary Committee.

10/5/2009		Moment of truth for Iran Can the West live with a nuclear Iran? Fareed says yes, it will unite the Arab world against Iran rather than Israel.

9/12/2009		9.12 D.C. Tea Party March Video With Interviews Washington DC Tea Party protests against, well, a lot of things, including health insurance reform, the IRS, abortion... Video by NewLeftMedia.

8/30/2009		August 2009 Becoming the Deadliest Month in Afghanistan Statement of U.S. Senator Russ Feingold On Reports of August 2009 Becoming the Deadliest Month for U.S. Troops in Afghanistan

8/26/2009		Remarks by the President on the Passing of Sen. Edward M. Kennedy President Obama made these remarks today on the passing of Senator Edward M. Kennedy.

8/26/2009		Remarks by the Vice President on the Passing of Senator Kennedy Vice President Joe Biden made these remarks today on the passing of his friend, Senator Edward M. Kennedy.

8/26/2009		Governor Doyle Statement on Senator Kennedy Governor Jim Doyle today issued the following statement regarding the passing of Senator Edward Kennedy.

8/26/2009		Feingold On the Passing of Senator Edward M. Kennedy Today, U.S. Senator Russ Feingold issued the following statement on the passing of Senator Edward M. Kennedy.

7/23/2009		Kagen is Committed to Fiscal Responsibility Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. today voted to enforce fiscal responsibility. Kagen supported the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act which requires Congress to write into each piece of legislation how they will pay for it.

7/22/2009		Feingold on Deadly Month in Afghanistan U.S. Sen. Feingold: Statement on July 2009 becoming deadliest month for U.S. troops in Afghanistan.

7/22/2009		Senator Russ Feingold on Funding for Unnecessary F-22 Fighter Jet A statement of U.S. Senator Russ Feingold on passage of the Levin-McCain Amendment stripping funding for unnecessary F-22 Fighter Jet.

7/10/2009		Thank Our Democratic Party Leaders Join in thanking our Democratic Party leaders and be featured in a Web video. Whether it's the continued support for education, job creation, or expanded health care coverage, take a picture or video of you thanking our leaders and send it to the DPW.

State/Local
8/20/2010		Sorry Ron, Wisconsin Isn`t Buying It Anymore Ron Johnson, who previously said he was `glad there was global warming` said that global warming was `lunacy` and caused by Sunspots. Watch this clip from MSNBC to get a national take on our local politician.

8/8/2010		Scott Walker Will Say Anything Wisconsin's workers and families need to know the truth about Walker: he is a typical politician who will say anything to get elected.

8/1/2010		A Tale of Two Candidates - Barrett Led - Walker Fled This ad contrasts Tom Barrett`s leadership in the midst of the historic floods with images of Scott Walker at the Pulaski Polka Days parade and visiting Republican ally Sean Duffy in Wausau.

7/29/2010		We Came Together: Wisconsin Reflects on ADA`s 20th Anniversary The 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act is cause for reflection and commemoration for Wisconsin and the individuals who were integral to its passage.

7/24/2010		Replay of Tom Barrett Live Online Townhall On Thursday, July 22, Tom Barrett held a live online townhall to discuss his vision for Wisconsin. If you missed the live chat, you can watch a video replay here.

7/19/2010		Barrett - Solutions over Ideology Tom Barrett stands for solutions over ideology. Watch a special video about Michael Bloomberg's endorsement of Tom’s campaign.

7/13/2010		Russ`s latest TV ad: `Just Say No` Be one of the first to see Russ’s latest TV ad.

6/14/2010		Walker-Neumann-Bush Tax Cuts for the Wealthy Scott Walker and Mark Neumann, high-profile Wisconsin Republicans, want to repeat the same mistakes as their predecessor.

5/22/2010		Obama Bust Burned in Effigy A bunch of drunken country music lovers burn a bust of President Obama at a bar in West Allis, Wisconsin.

4/14/2010		Ald. Zima and Ald. Nicholson Caught Trashing Dan Piton On Tape wendyuncensored presents this YouTube video of Ald. Zima and Ald. Nicholson being, well, Ald. Zima and Ald. Nicholson.

4/1/2010		Under Walker`s Failed Leadership, Milwaukee County is Crumbling New Video Reveals Depth of Scott Walker’s Infrastructure Failures. Milwaukee County home to worst road in the state; His County Courthouse crumbles.

3/30/2010		The Walker Freeway Fabrication This video highlights Scott Walker's shameless freeway fabrication in Milwaukee County.

3/23/2010		Vote No or You Will Go! rally at Rep. Steve Kagen`s office A crowd of protesters, organized by Fox Valley Initiative, gathers in front of Rep. Steve Kagen's office building on Walnut and Quincy streets. The rally was let by Jim Steineke, FVI founder, and Jerry Bader of WTAQ 1360 AM.

3/18/2010		Listen to Congressman Kagen’s TeleTown Hall from March 16 Congressman Kagen held a town hall teleconference with thousands of 8th District constituents on March 16, 2010. (Audio Only)

3/18/2010		Protestors Say ''NO" at Kagen Office A group of protestors gathered outside Democratic Congressman Steve Kagen's office in Green Bay Wednesday night to protest the proposed health insurance reform. The protest was organized by the Fox Valley Initiative.

3/10/2010		Thank Mayor Barrett for Fighting for Wisconsin Families The Democratic Party of Wisconsin released this video on YouTube originally on November 17, 2009.

2/8/2010		Feingold Says High Speed Rail Project Means Jobs In this video, U.S. Senator Russ Feingold comments on the funding of the High Speed Rail Project and how that means jobs for Wisconsin.

1/23/2010		Tom Barrett visits Eau Claire Milwaukee mayor Tom Barrett, who's running for governor, visits Eau Claire.

1/23/2010		Barrett Bets on Green Jobs in Manitowoc In a clip from WBAY, Tom Barrett visits a manufacturer in Manitowoc and talks about the future of green jobs.

1/19/2010		US 41 Brown Co Wisconsin Flyover A 3D flyover animation of the US 41 Expansion Project extending 14 miles through Brown County, Wisconsin, beginning at Orange Lane in De Pere, passing through Green Bay, and ending at Lineville Road.

10/4/2009		Candidate Wendy Fights Rats in District 9 Green Bay alderwoman candidate Wendy Coriell fights the rats in district 9, while the incumbant is out of town.

9/25/2009		Sam Dunlop Video Thursday night, Sam Dunlop and a group of several other American college representatives flew back to the U.S

9/13/2009		City's Final Offer Public Record The City of Green Bay makes it's final wage offer to the City employees.

8/22/2009		Governor Doyle: Regarding the Domestic Partnership Registry Governor Jim Doyle's statement regarding Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen’s decision not to represent the state’s domestic partnership rights in Wisconsin.

8/13/2009		Governor Doyle Signs Two Bills for Hunters into Law Governor Jim Doyle today signed into law Senate Bills 112 and 167 at the State Capitol in Madison.

8/13/2009		Sign-up Deadline Approaches for No Call List The effective date of the list is October 1, not September 1 as previously reported.

7/29/2009		CAR Allowance Rebate System - Cash for Clunkers Wisconsin Department of Revenue announces tax benefits for program.

7/15/2009		Business Journal of Milwaukee Gubernatorial Poll The Business Journal of Milwaukee has a poll up right now asking people who they would vote for in the 2010 gubernatorial race. Participate here.

6/27/2009		Senator Kohl's Updates The Senator sends these updates about his work on behalf of Wisconsin.

6/27/2009		WalkerCard a Rip-Off? The DPW today released a new Web ad to highlight Scott Walker's illegal corporate-funded motorcycle campaign tour.

5/8/2009		Nelson on State Deficit Estimates MADISON – Assembly Majority Leader Thomas Nelson released this statement following the announcement of new state deficit estimates.

Business & Technology
8/3/2010		Good News on Autos, Obstruction on Small Business President Obama praises the successes of the auto industry restructuring as good news for our economy, and calls on Republican leaders in the Senate to "stop holding America's small businesses hostage to politics".

7/24/2010		Moving Forward on the Economy vs. Moving Backward The President contrasts his economic plan focused on the middle class and moving America forward with the Republican plan focused on the very wealthiest Americans and moving us backward.

7/3/2010		Weekly Address: A Solar Recovery As part of the explosion of Recovery Act projects this summer and as a move towards a clean energy future, the President announces nearly $2 billion in conditional commitments to key solar companies.

6/28/2010		Finishing the Job on Wall Street Reform With Congress having finalized a strong Wall Street reform bill to avert another crisis and end bailouts, the President urges Congress to finish the job and send the bill to his desk.

2/6/2010		Opening Doors for Small Business Reiterating once again his commitment to small businesses as the engine of our economy, the President urges Congress to move forward immediately in steps to help them expand and create jobs.

2/6/2010		Research Ship Keeps Marinette Marine Working It's a big day for one of Marinette's largest employers. Ship builder Marinette Marine signed a $123 million contract Friday to build an arctic research ship for the University of Alaska. See the WBAY Video.

1/16/2010		Getting Our Money Back from Wall Street As the President continues to work on immediate job creation, he discusses his proposal for a new fee on the largest financial institutions to ensure that every cent of taxpayer assistance gets paid back.

12/22/2009		Tech Predications for 2010 Is 2010 the year we’ll see the long awaited Apple "iTablet?" What will be the big trends?

10/20/2009		Feingold Announces the Control Spending Now Act See video of Russ Feingold as he unveils a comprehensive plan to get our nation back on track.

10/2/2009		Governor Doyle Statement on 2016 Olympic Games Governor Jim Doyle issued the following statement today after Chicago lost its bid to host the 2016 Summer Olympic Games.

9/30/2009		NIH Recovery Grants By State NIH Grants Funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

9/30/2009		The Recovery Act at Work Creating Jobs & Finding Cures: Video by the Whitehouse.

9/19/2009		Progress in the Global Economy The President discusses the impact of the Recovery Act,

8/12/2009		Kagen Applauds Recovery Act Funds For Our Communities Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. says we are investing in Northeast Wisconsin to jump start local economies. $12.1 million in Recovery Act funds were announced today for community development projects in Wisconsin.

5/6/2009		Kagen Supports Change to Lending Laws Washington, DC -- Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives this morning in favor of ending the predatory lending that has led to many home foreclosures.

Health & Lifestyle
8/8/2010		Medicare Officially Safer After Health Reform The President discusses a new Medicare Trustees report showing Medicare to be on much stronger footing as a result of the reforms in the Affordable Care Act.

6/13/2010		Fair Pay for Doctors The President calls on Senate Republicans to stop blocking the reimbursements from Medicare and pledges to work toward a permanent solution.

3/22/2010		House Passes Health Care Overhaul Bill March 22: Health care overhaul legislation passes the House 217 to 212. NBC Chief White House Correspondent Chuck Todd reports on whether a divided Congress can repair the damage done by this long-fought battle.

3/19/2010		Sick Man Heckled at Anti-Health Care Rally Tea Party protestors heckled and humiliated a man with Parkinson’s disease, at an anti-health reform rally earlier in the week. Tim Phillips, president of Americans for Prosperity, one of the groups, which sponsored the event, reacts. Everyone should see this clip from MSNBC - Hardball with Chris Matthews.

3/17/2010		Health Reform - Let`s Get It Done President Obama speaks on the need to pass the Health Care Reform bill before Congress now.

3/6/2010		President Obama Speaks on Final March for Reform After Wednesday's bold announcement on the path forward on health reform, President Obama recorded a message specifically for Organizing for America supporters.

3/6/2010		What Health Reform Will Deliver This Year! President Obama describes how American families will have more control over their health care this year, after health reform passes

2/24/2010		Where's the Beef SPECIAL TDS REPORT: America Examines the Republican Health Care Plan.

2/19/2010		Premiums, Profits, and the Need for Health Reform The President points to outrageous premium hikes from health insurance companies already making massive profits as further proof of the need for reform.

1/9/2010		Weekly Address: Health Reforms Benefits in 2010 The President discusses the benefits of health reform that Americans will receive in the first year, and how reform will help build a new foundation for American families.

12/24/2009		Feingold Discusses Victories in the Senate Health Care Bill Senator Feingold discusses victories for Wisconsin in the Senate health care bill on December 23, 2009.

12/24/2009		President Obama on Senate Passage of Health Reform The President praises the Senate for passing health insurance reform, another major step towards this historic goal. December 24, 2009.

12/12/2009		Insurance Industry Uses FaceBook to Generate Fake Letters Rachel Maddow - Gamers on FaceBook have trouble refusing insurance industry favor.

12/1/2009		Who Do You Trust About Health Insurance Reform? Amidst all the noise over health insurance reform, Vice President Joe Biden asks the important question, Who Do You Trust?

11/10/2009		Thank You Congressman Kagen Thank you Congressman Kagen for voting YES on healthcare for all!

11/7/2009		President Obama on Historic House Health Reform Vote The President marks the historic vote on the House floor on health insurance reform. November 7, 2009.

10/28/2009		mybabyhasabooboo A little girl can't get health care for her baby dolls.

10/8/2009		The President's Plan on Health Care Watch the new "Obama Plan in Four Minutes" video to get the basics down.

10/4/2009		Kagen on Ending Discrimination in Health Cate U.S. Represenative Steve Kagen discusses health care reform at League of Women Voters forum. This answer is on illegal immigrants and coverage under health care reform.

10/4/2009		Kagen on Illegal Immigrants and Health Care U.S. Represenative Steve Kagen discusses health care reform at League of Women Voters forum. This answer is on illegal immigrants and coverage under health care reform.

10/4/2009		Kagen on moving from volumn to Value U.S. Represenative Steve Kagen discusses health care reform at League of Women Voters forum. This answer is on moving from volumn to value as a way to reduce health care costs.

10/4/2009		Kagen Video at Health Care Reform Forum U.S. Represenative Steve Kagen discusses health care reform at League of Women Voters forum.

10/2/2009		Health Care Alert Last night, the Senate Finance Committee added a public option to their version of health insurance reform legislation.

9/30/2009		Grayson Apologizes to the Dead Here is a great video from Politico.com - Rep. Alan Grayson describes the Republican Health Care Plan.

9/30/2009		Senate Finance Fails to Include Public Option. Statement of U.S. Senator Russ Feingold on the Failure of the Senate Finance Committee to Include a Public Option.

9/27/2009		Education Forum on Health Care Reform Representative Steve Kagen, MD 8th Congressional District will be featured at a Listening Session style forum on health care reform sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Greater Green Bay. Admission by ticket only.

9/27/2009		It's a bunch of malarkey That’s how the Vice President summed up the ongoing effort by many in Washington to scare America’s seniors with myths about what reform would mean for their health care benefits.

9/17/2009		Feingold Statement on Baucus Plan Statement of U.S. Senator Russ Feingold On Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus’ Health Care Proposal.

9/12/2009		Support the President's Plan on Health Care President Obama's explains his plan for health reform in this 2009 OFA video.

9/4/2009		PlaidShirtGuy Here's a typical tea party, town hall anti-reformist... Video by the BrownCountyDems.

9/3/2009		Donate Now to Keep Up the Fight for Health Care Reform The same well-financed forces have killed reform in the past, and they're aiming to do it again. But here's why this time can be different: There are folks like you, all around the country, who are ready to go toe-to-toe with the special interests. We need your help to keep it up.

8/27/2009		Congressional Send-Off on Health Reform in Milwaukee We are organizing our biggest push yet to show local support for change -- our "Health Insurance Reform Now: Let's Get It Done!" events.

8/24/2009		Sen. Kohl on his Tour of Wisconsin Talking About Health Reform The Senator is holding town halls, listening sessions, and meetings in order to hear people’s thoughts on health care reform.

8/19/2009		A New Web Site Exposes Fake Front Groups Check out Astroturf, an interactive online tool that reveals the money behind front groups like Americans for Prosperity, the Heartland Institute and Dick Armey’s FreedomWorks.

8/19/2009		Time to set the record straight It feels like a new lie about health insurance reform crops up each day. Government taking over all health care? Not true. Euthanasia for seniors? Couldn't be more false. Rationing of care? Reform will stop rationing, not increase it. It's time to set the record straight.

8/13/2009		Attend a Health Care Town Hall Near You You can make a difference by knowing the facts and voicing your support for health care reform.

8/11/2009		Health Care Update from Senator Kohl People in Washington have been working to carefully craft a health care reform package. We agree that reforming and improving our health care system is necessary.

8/10/2009		Visit Sen. Kohl's office in Appleton All throughout August, our members of Congress are back in town. Insurance companies and partisan attack groups are stirring up fear with false rumors about the President's plan. We've cooked up an easy, powerful way for you to make a big impression: Office Visits for Health Reform.

8/1/2009		Something unusual An OFA volunteer tells her story on the need for Health Care Reform now.

7/31/2009		Organizing for Health Care Reform The opponents of change are making news right now, doing everything they can to delay and defeat health insurance reform. Join OFA efforts to defeat them.

7/28/2009		Mudslinging and health care... Beyond the mudslinging, when you get down to the issues, the rhetoric from the other side continues down a troubling path - especially when it comes to fixing our broken health care system.

7/28/2009		Senator Herb Kohl's Statement on Health Care Reform As health care reform takes center stage in Washington, I know that in Wisconsin you are watching carefully to see what this all means for you and your families, employers, and the future of health care delivery. I want to share with you a speech I gave to the Senate regarding health care reform.

7/28/2009		Feingold will hold a conference call on Health Care Reform Conference call with Wisconsin media on the state of the health care debate.

7/24/2009		This Week: Come to a Public Health Care Meeting Don't miss Organizing for America's Wisconsin Public Health Care Meeting in your area.

7/23/2009		On the President Addressing the American People on Health Care In advance of President Obama’s 8:00 pm ET news conference on health care reform, U.S. Senator Russ Feingold (D-WI) released the following statement.

7/15/2009		The Time for Health Care Reform is Now Today, we as a nation stand at a crossroads in our history. As our country faces significant challenges from a crumbling financial system and rising health care and energy costs, we have been given a rare opportunity to make a simple, but monumental, choice: do we confront our numerous problems head-on by enacting real substantive change, or do we continue with the easy, but failed, status quo?

7/4/2009		Wisconsin Democrats promote Health Care Reform Interested in joining July activities to promote Health Care System reform? See this notice from the Democratic Party of Wisconsin.

6/27/2009		Help Senator Feingold Get Health Care Reform Senator Feingold is going to do everything he can to make sure Americans finally get the health care reform that our country so desperately needs. Stand with Russ by making a contribution today.

Elections, Elected Officials, Political Parties
8/20/2010		Ron Johnson Blames Sunspots for Global Warming Sound Crazy? Ron Johnson said that global warming was `lunacy` and caused by sunspots, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Watch this new Democratic Party of Wisconsin Web Ad.

8/10/2010		Stuff The Feingold campaign is releasing a new radio ad highlighting his strong record in support of Second Amendment rights and freedoms. Please take a listen.

8/4/2010		Homegrown Be the first to see Russ`s newest TV spot: ``Homegrown``. It begins airing today across Wisconsin. Take a look.

8/3/2010		Sean Duffy`s Radical Support for Privatizing Social Security A new video released today by the Democratic Party of Wisconsin describes Sean Duffy's Radical Support for Privatizing Social Security.

8/1/2010		Scott Walker Failure Files Scott Walker's mismanagement and failed leadership has been a disaster for Milwaukee County and we have the files to prove it.

7/29/2010		Ron Johnson is Full of BS For Waffling on Selling his BP Stock MSNBC Chris Matthews Show. Ron Johnson`s broken pledge on BP stock generates national ridicule.

7/27/2010		Standing up for Wisconsin As governor, Tom Barrett will stand up for Wisconsin's working and middle class families. See his lastest video.

7/7/2010		Listen to Penny Pincher Listen to Russ Feingold's first radio ad: Penny Pincher.

6/15/2010		Spencer Coggs Announces for Lt. Governor with Video Spencer Coggs, long time Milwaukee area politician, joins the race for Lt. Governor.

6/14/2010		Meet Cheryl Hancock Cheryl Hancock, a candidate for the Assembly in the 94th District, introduces herself.

5/29/2010		'Fein'Tunes - May 2010 Russ Feingold shares what he's listening to. You can suggest music at our 'Fein'Tunes webpage.

5/29/2010		Senate Candidate Ron Johnson Rips Down Wall`s Campaign Signs Senate Candidate Ron Johnson and his staff rip down campaign signs at the Republican Convention in Milwaukee.

5/25/2010		Tom Barrett`s First TV Ad: 'Jobs for Wisconsin' See Tom Barrett's first TV ad. Learn more about Tom's vision to create jobs for Wisconsin workers and families.

4/27/2010		'Fein'Tunes - April 2010 Russ is always on the lookout for new songs, albums, or artists to try. Each month he'll share what he's listening to.

4/25/2010		See Russ Feingold's first TV Ad: Forward View Russ Feingold's first television ad of the 2010 campaign.

4/9/2010		Tea Bagger Express Comes to Madison See Mark Neumann and others at their rally in Madison.

3/19/2010		Working for Them As former Bush Administration Secretary Tommy Thompson continues to weigh a run for U.S. Senate, there is one thing he wont reveal his client list with the large Washington, D.C. lobbying firm Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld. Thompson has spent the last five years as a Washington, D.C. insider cashing in for his work on behalf of corporate interests - including health insurance and pharmaceutical companies, and the finance industry.

3/16/2010		Walker`s Brown Bag Charade Here is a video of what Walker is actually hiding in his brown paper bag.

3/12/2010		Russ Listens to Wisconsin, and Music too! Recently, I recorded my latest 'Fein'Tunes pick at the Public Market in Milwaukee.

3/11/2010		Feingold Calls Citizens United Decision a `Tragic Mistake` During a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on March 10, 2010, Senator Feingold calls the recent Supreme Court decision a tragic mistake. The hearing was titled, "We the People? Corporate Spending in American Elections after Citizens United."

3/3/2010		Inside the Barrett Campaign This video will give you an opportunity to learn what's happening with our campaign, and I look forward to doing many more of these updates with you throughout the campaign.

2/12/2010		Tommy Thompson Says Video Former Bush Administration Secretary Tommy Thompson came back to Madison on Thursday to give a speech on health care amid reports that Republican Party leaders in Washington continue to pressure him to run against Feingold.

2/3/2010		Did You Hear Rush Limbaugh's Latest Rant? Limbaugh says bin Laden should win Nobel Peace Prize and might write Dems' climate change talking points. And he compared our Senator, Russ Feingold, to terrorist Osama Bin Laden on his nationally syndicated show.

1/26/2010		GOP Candidate Forum in Lawrence The Fox Valley Initiative hosted a candidate forum Monday night featuring most of the seven Republicans facing off in the primary election for the 8th Congressional District seat.

1/19/2010		On the Road with Russ Russ recorded a video from the road that we wanted to share with you.

12/17/2009		Democrats' Blues Grow Deeper in New Poll Support for the Democratic Party continues to slump, amid a difficult economy and a wave of public discontent, according to a new Wall Street Journal/NBC News poll.

10/13/2009		Special DPW Message: 11th Annual Eleanor Roosevelt Tribute DPW Chair Mike Tate invites you to the 11th Annual Eleanor Roosevelt Tribute.

10/2/2009		'Fein'Tunes - October 2009 Listening to music is a big deal to me. Representing the people of Wisconsin involves a lot of travel - especially when you hold 72 Listening Sessions a year - and good music keeps me energized.

9/30/2009		Congressman Steve Kagen, MD Needs Your Help Steve Kagen, MD needs your help now to keep on fighting for health care for you and your family.

9/30/2009		Political Hardliners Challenge Russ Feingold By now you’ve probably heard the news that Dave Westlake and Terrence Wall, both political hardliners, are looking to challenge Russ next year. You can help us demonstrate the strength of our campaign by making a contribution now.

9/25/2009		Rep. Ron Kind Statement on his Candidacy for Governor Rep. Ron Kind (D-WI) decided on Thursday not to run in the 2010 Wisconsin Gubernatorial race and made the following announcement.

9/22/2009		We won't be intimidated, we won't be silenced We need fundamental change in this country. And with your help the Democratic Party of Wisconsin will continue to fight back against this right-wing extremism.

9/12/2009		The Democratic Party - 2009 See video of DNC, Kaine Remarks on the state of the Party

9/1/2009		A Message from Senator Feingold Now more than ever we have a chance to change the direction of our country for the better. I'm writing today to ask you to join my campaign and add your voice to our online community of grassroots supporters.

8/19/2009		Canvass Door to Door for Feingold This Saturday, Feingold campaign volunteers will go canvassing door to door, in 32 cities and towns across the state. They will talk to voters about everything Russ has done and continues to do for Wisconsin. We’d love it if you would join us.

8/17/2009		Russ Feingold On Governor Jim Doyle's Announcement U.S. Senator Russ Feingold Issued the following Statement On Governor Jim Doyle's Announcement that He Will Not Seek Reelection in 2010.

8/17/2009		DPW Chair Mike Tate on Governor Doyle’s Announcement Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chairman Mike Tate released this statement following Governor Jim Doyle’s announcement that he will not seek a third term.

7/31/2009		New strategy to replace Doyle A group that had launched an exploratory effort to recall Gov. Jim Doyle is now focusing on removing the governor from office in November 2010.

7/31/2009		Latest 'Fein'Tunes Pick This month's selection is a little different; a new album from one of my favorite performers.

7/15/2009		Growing price of political power grabs attention Stories about the growing influence of money in politics and commentaries lamenting big money's pull were everywhere to be found in recent days.

6/27/2009		Help Re-Elect Dr. Steve Kagen Congressman Steve Kagen needs your help in his re-election campaign.

5/13/2009		Passing of Father Cornell Father Robert John Cornell, O. Praem., age 89, a member of the Community of St. Norbert Abbey, De Pere, and a Norbertine priest died on May 10, 2009.

Opinion
8/18/2010		Keith Olbermann Special Comment: There Is No 'Ground Zero Mosque' On the issues revolving on Islamic cultural center that has been dubbed the “Ground Zero Mosque.” Keith Olbermann has a very serious toned and heart felt monologue.

8/14/2010		Dr. Laura Schlessinger`s N-word rant On August 10, Dr. Laura Schlessinger launched into a racially charged rant, using the `N` word and telling an African-American caller that she had a `chip on [her] shoulder.` Listen to the whole thing here.

3/19/2010		Jon Stewart Spends Half His Show Skewering Glenn Beck Jon Stewart gets a lot of material from Glenn Beck, but the Daily Show host went all-in on Thursday night with a whopping 15-minute parody of the Fox News host.

12/22/2009		Misinformer of the Year for 2009 Glenn Beck is an easy choice for Media Matters' 2009 Misinformer of the Year.

11/6/2009		Wendy vs. Zima View a music video starring the District 9 incumbent, Guy Zima, and the challenger, Wendy Coriell.

10/30/2009		Full WLUK-TV Interview with Lawton Full telephone interview with Lt. Governor Barbara Lawton on the Jerry Bader suspension.

8/15/2009		Gettin' Dirty A comment on the “listening session” held by Congressman Kagen on August 3rd at the Brown County Public Library.

8/10/2009		So much for a Grass Roots Movement The Republican Party says it is not encouraging efforts to disrupt Listening Sessions. So why is a former activist hiding her identity?

Education
3/14/2010		Education for a More Competitive America & Better Future The President discusses his blueprint for an updated Elementary and Secondary Education Act to overhaul No Child Left Behind, the latest step from his Administration to encourage change and success in Americas schools at the local level.

2/25/2010		GB schools moving toward referendum The Green Bay Area Public School District says it is in need of some improvements. Monday night about 60 people listened at an informational meeting and some questioned if the district should be paying for the improvements with money from a referendum.

2/3/2010		Big Bang Briefly Introducing the Briefly series. Taking theory and presenting it in it's most concise form. We start with the Big Bang because the theory is important and amazing, but often misunderstood.

10/12/2009		Jessica Doyle to Meet Students in Green Bay First Lady Jessica Doyle will meet with fifth grade students at Phuture Phoenix Day tomorrow, Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. in Green Bay.

9/4/2009		A Message from Senator Kohl on Education As summer comes to a close, children across Wisconsin are anticipating the start of another school year. We must ensure that our children are prepared to meet the critical challenges that our country will face in the years ahead.

7/22/2009		Thirty Wisconsin Colleges and Universities Partner with VA Thirty colleges, universities and schools across Wisconsin have entered into Yellow Ribbon Program agreements with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to improve financial aid for veterans participating in the Post-9/11 GI Bill program.