Congress take a note…
Current Mood:
On my soapbox
Primaries today – get out and VOTE!
You don’t have to agree with my choices but you don’t get to gripe unless you get out there and vote for yourself!!!
1. US Senator (Wisconsin)
Comprised of the Senate and the House of Representatives, the U.S. Congress is responsible for making laws for the country. It has legislative power to spend and tax in order to provide for the common defense and promote the general welfare of the citizenry. Members of both the House and Senate attend to constituents’ requests and problems with the government. Each state elects two senators who represent the whole state for 6-year terms; one Senate seat is up for election this year. The House of Representatives has 435 members who are elected to 2-year terms from districts within the states. Members of the House serve 2-year terms.
- Russ Feingold
- Stephen M. Finn
- Ron Johnson
- Robert (Rob) Taylor
- David Westlake
2. Wisconsin Congressional District 7
Comprised of the Senate and the House of Representatives, the U.S. Congress is responsible for making laws for the country. It has legislative power to spend and tax in order to provide for the common defense and promote the general welfare of the citizenry. Members of both the House and Senate attend to constituents’ requests and problems with the government. Each state elects two senators who represent the whole state for 6-year terms; one Senate seat is up for election this year. The House of Representatives has 435 members who are elected to 2-year terms from districts within the states. Members of the House serve 2-year terms.
- Sean P. Duffy
- Gary Kauther
- Julie Lassa
- Daniel E. Mielke
- Don Raihala
3. Wisconsin Governor
The Governor is the state’s chief executive, representing all the people and responsible for safeguarding the public interest. The governor has the authority to veto legislation and to direct state policy. Through the biennial budget, the Governor reviews and directs the activities of all administrative agencies. The Governor also appoints over 1,000 persons to various councils and boards, which advise and serve state government. The Governor serves as commander in chief of the Wisconsin National Guard when it is called into state service during emergencies. The Governor earns an annual salary of $137,092.
- Tom Barrett
- James James
- Timothy S. John
- James Dean Langer
- Mark W. Neumann
- Scott S. Paterick
- Scott Walker
4. Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor
The Lieutenant Governor is the state’s second-ranking executive officer. If the incumbent Governor dies, resigns, or is removed from office, the Lieutenant Governor becomes Governor for the rest of the term. The Lieutenant Governor may be designated to represent the Governor’s office on any statutory board, commission, or committee on which the Governor is entitled to membership. The Lieutenant Governor earns an annual salary of $72,394.
- G. Spencer Coggs
- Brett Davis
- Rebecca Kleefisch
- Robert Gerald Lorge
- Thomas Nelson
- Dave Ross
- Henry Sanders
- James L. Schneider
- Terry Virgil
10. Nicholas J. Voegeli
5. Wisconsin Attorney General
The Attorney General protects the public interest in various legal actions at the Governor’s request. The Attorney General directs the Department of Justice, which provides legal advice and representation, criminal investigation, and various law enforcement services for the state. The Attorney General earns an annual salary of $133,033.
- P. Scott Hassett
- J B Van Hollen
6. Wisconsin Secretary of State
The Secretary of State oversees a variety of services for state government and Wisconsin municipalities, maintains the official acts of the legislature and Governor, and keeps the Great Seal of the State of Wisconsin and affixes it to all official acts of the Governor. The Secretary of State earns an annual salary of $65,079 per year.
- David D. King
- Doug La Follette
7. Wisconsin State Treasurer
The State Treasurer serves citizens and local government by providing for receipt, custody, oversight, and disbursement of state money, as well as unclaimed property reported to the state. The office also administers the state’s college savings program. The State Treasurer earns an annual salary of $65,079.
- Daniel R. Bohrod
- Scott Feldt
- James Sanfilippo
- Dawn Marie Sass
- Kurt Schuller
8. Wisconsin Senate District 25
The Wisconsin Legislature is made up of a 33 member senate and the 99 member assembly, together with the service agencies created by the legislature and the staff employed by each house. Senators serve staggered four year terms and assembly members serve two year terms. The legislature’s main responsibility is to make policy by enacting state laws. The legislature can also override a governor’s veto of any legislation by a two-thirds vote in both houses of the legislature. Members earn a salary of $49,943 per year.
- Dane A. Deutsch
- Robert Jauch
9. Wisconsin Assembly District 75
The Wisconsin Legislature is made up of a 33 member senate and the 99 member assembly, together with the service agencies created by the legislature and the staff employed by each house. Senators serve staggered four year terms and assembly members serve two year terms. The legislature’s main responsibility is to make policy by enacting state laws. The legislature can also override a governor’s veto of any legislation by a two-thirds vote in both houses of the legislature. Members earn a salary of $49,943 per year.
- Judith Wells Espeseth
- Dari McDonald
- Steve Perala
- Michael D. Quinton
- Roger Rivard
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Current Mood:
Hey there! & On my soapbox
choices
So today I finally put the consents in the mail to donate our remaining three embryos to scientific research. I was in tears over it last night when I was sealing the envelope. We’ve had them in cryo preservation for 2 years now because I didn’t want to give them up. In April (about 2 weeks after the twins turned 1) I had a D&C and ablation which has rendered me unable to have any more children. I was in denial about that for several months too. I think in June the clinic sent a letter saying we had to either move the embryos to a long-term storage facility or choose one of the other options available. We could have donated them to another couple but I just couldn’t stand the idea of someone else having my babies. The other option was to drive to Green Bay and they would give them to me in a little paper straw…. sick, right?? So I had to accept that I couldn’t carry them and that left only one option to be had. So my tiny 5-day old would-be babies are on their way to La Jolla, CA to the The Stem Cell Resource. I’m sad about it but also kind of glad that the decision is done. I hope they will help to save a life (or many lives). It’s funny that when we first started the whole in-vitro process we were so sure that we would donate the remaining eggs, sperm, embryos to science. We checked that option on the intial paperwork without a moments hesitation. But after see what those microscopic little guys could become (running around my living room) it was far harder to just let them go. Don’t get me wrong – I’m still pro-choice, I think a woman should have 100% control over her own body. But I think it’s safe to say that I would personally not exercise certain options. This decision was very hard for me and I felt choceless… but I think in the end it was the best possible choice for me.
