(Oct. 19) -- Two of the nation's most pressing issues -- unemployment and health care -- have come together in a personal perfect storm for one Wisconsin family.
Bill Caudle of Watertown was laid off in March from the plastics company where he'd worked for 20 years. Unable to find another job, Caudle -- on his 39th birthday -- enlisted in the U.S. Army to get the health insurance his wife needs to continue her battle against ovarian cancer. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel told the family's story Sunday.
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A Terrible Sacrifice
Bill Caudle was laid off from his job in March. Unable to find a new one, the 39-year-old Wisconsin man decided to join the Army. He has signed up for a four-year hitch. He told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel he doesn't want to be away from his family, but he needs health insurance so his wife can continue her battle with cancer.
Michael Sears, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / MCT
Michael Sears, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / MCT
