Officials

     Seventh District Congressman Dave Obey (D-WI) supported the passage today of the Clean Boating Act to protect recreational boaters from tough new regulations on discharges that could expose boat operators to fines of up to $32,500 per day.

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     “Two things that have happened in the last two weeks show that we have been right to try to set a timeline with a reasonable goal for ending our combat role in Iraq.

     Calling it “a commonsense, short-term approach to our energy problems,” Seventh District Congressman Dave Obey (D-WI) voted today for a bill intended to promote responsible domestic drilling and production of oil and natural gas, particularly in the 20 million acres of the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska.

     State Senator Bob Jauch (D-Poplar) acknowledged today that the recently announced modified Department of Workforce Development Job Center staff realignment plan is far better than the original plan, but cautioned that close monitoring needs to be maintained so that the safety net services for job seekers are not weakened.

     State Senator Bob Jauch (D-Poplar) will chair a Legislative Council Special Committee on Wisconsin Emergency Management and Continuity of Government this summer and fall. This committee will address and review State emergency operations, review and codify disaster assistance statutes and evaluate proposals to assure continuity of government in the event of emergencies or terrorist attacks.