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Government
Stimulus for Students? Obama Plan Would Ease College Loans
College students with massive debt would benefit under stimulus idea proposed by President Barack Obama. The president is suggesting college students pay back government loans based...
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Volunteers in the News
Tough Times Mean Local Organization Needs More Christmas Gift Donations
Christmas Clearing Council of Waukesha County, Inc. has opened its seasonal office to serve children in need in Waukesha County for the 2011 holiday season. Because of continued econ...
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Police & Fire
Hearts in Motion Brings Ecuadorian Firefighters to Waukesha
Firefighting captains Roger Sanchez Barzola and Rogers Sanchez Briones don’t have the luxuries that American fire departments have in terms of training, standards and governmental support...
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Opinion
What is the American Dream?
What is the American Dream? A house in the suburbs, with a few kids and a dog. Dad makes enough so Mom can stay home. Idyllic. But that goes hand in hand with the valium-popping housewive...
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The Neighborhood Files
Local Man Gives a Helping Hand
Single mom Heidi Harrison, of Brookfield, was at the end of her rope when her car broke down, minutes away from her house on Saturday, Sept. 17. With two boys and a full-time job that dep...