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Democrats Call for War Tax

(Nov. 24) -- With President Barack Obama expected to announce his plan for Afghanistan on Dec. 1, the debate about how to pay for the war is heating up. The U.S. commander in Afghanistan, Gen. Stanley McChrystal, wants 40,000 more troops. Obama's plan would send 34,000 during the next year, U.S. officials told McClatchy...

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04/27/12 Obey: Negative campaigns could hurt Democrats in... Source: The Badger Herald - Univ of Wisconsin - Madison WI As a recall primary approaches and supporters of Democratic gubernatorial candidates begin to criticize one another, a Democratic insider has warned attacks between supporters could damage the party in a possible recall election against Gov. Scott Walker.

Background on David Obey

David Ross "Dave" Obey ( ; born October 3, 1938) is the former U.S. Representative for , serving 21 consecutive terms from 1969 until 2011. The district includes much of the northwestern portion of the state, including Wausau and Superior.

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