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     “Rising energy prices are going to make it increasingly difficult for many families to keep up with record winter fuel costs and add urgency to the need to promote Government fuel assistance and weatherization programs, State Senator Bob Jauch (D.Poplar) said today.

     “Rising energy prices are going to make it increasingly difficult for many families to keep up with record winter fuel costs and add urgency to the need to promote Government fuel assistance and weatherization programs, State Senator Bob Jauch (D.Poplar) said today.

     The Town of Mercer will be able to revitalize the downtown area as a result of a $631,008 Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DOT) grant, State Senator Bob Jauch (D-Poplar) and State Representative Gary Sherman (D-Port Wing) said today. The two legislators joined Mercer community leaders at a community breakfast in Mercer to celebrate the grant announcement.

Hurley School District
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Monday, October 27, 2008 ... To Immediately Follow the Annual MeetingHeld in the Hurley High School IMC

     State Senator Bob Jauch (D-Poplar) and State Representative Gary Sherman (D-Port Wing) will join local officials and community members on Monday, October 27th at the Mercer Community Center at 10 a.m. to recognize the receipt of a $631,008 Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DOT) grant for the Mercer Downtown Enhancement Project.

     The Wisconsin Association of Assessing Officers, (WAAO) presented Representative Mark Gottlieb, Senator Robert Jauch, and Senator Spencer Coggs the 2008 Fair and Equitable Award. This award was given for efforts to close inappropriate property tax loopholes, thus reducing the annual property tax bill for the average homeowner.

The Iron County Finance Committee will meet on Friday, October 17, 2008 at 8:00 AM at the Iron County Courthouse, Hurley, Wisconsin. The meeting is open to the public per Chapter 19, Sub Chapter V, Wisconsin Statutes. (Open Meeting Law)

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Amended 3:00 PM 10/09/08

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Nashville, TN - In a surprise move, Republican candidate, John McSame, proposed spending $300 Billion for the Treasury to buy mortgages of houses in danger of forclosure, stating "We need to keep those people in their houses where they know the neighborhood and will be able to find their way to soup kitchens when the Bu$h/McSame Depression hits and they lose their jobs." This has further alienated his conservative base and caused Ms. Sarah Palin to exclaim, "Well, golly, guys and gals! This will help some of my neighbors in Alaska, you betcha."

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This item was called in to Phone eNews by Treasury Secretary, Henry Paulson, who added, "Why didn't I think of that."

     The Iron County Finance Committee will meet on Friday, October 03, 2008 at 10:00 AM at the Iron County Courthouse, Hurley, Wisconsin. The meeting is open to the public per Chapter 19, Sub Chapter V, Wisconsin Statutes. (Open Meeting Law)

     Seventh District Congressman Dave Obey (D-WI) made the following statement on the House Floor today during debate on the economic rescue plan. The package passed the House today by a vote of 263 to 171 and will now go to the President to be signed into law.