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Staff Sgt. Matthew V. Thompson, a 28-year-old Wisconsin native, was killed in the line of duty in Afghanistan last month. At his memorial service in Brookfield, Wisconsin, his father and pastor read something Matthew wrote ten years ago, a list of "all the little things" that make life sweeter. In effect, 10 rules to live by. It shows striking maturity, especially for a young man still in his teens when he and his best friend wrote the rules.
1. Never grow up.
2. Learn.
3. Never have any regrets.
4. Live for the moment.
5. Do what you love.
6. Pursue with a passion.
7. Never settle.
8. Always take time to listen and to talk.
9. Keep a positive attitude.
10. I need God and will live for him
May 23 2016
The Joseph Project: Connecting People with Jobs
But is the TPP a good deal? That’s much more difficult to say. It’s more than 6,000 pages long and has 30 chapters before you reach the “annexes” and “related instruments.” You can read it all here.
Feb 05 2016
Ron's recently used charts
Jan 05 2016
Senator Johnson Around Wisconsin
Oct 01 2015
Ron's October Manufacturing Month Tour
Past Events
Friday, Oct. 23, 2015
What: A&E Tools
Time: 11:30 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Location: 5501 21 st St., Racine
Friday, Oct. 9, 2015
What: Saris Cycling
Time: 1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Location: 5253 Verona Rd., Fitchburg
What: Automation Components, Inc.
Time: 3:15 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: 2315 N. Parview Road, Middleton
Friday, Oct. 2, 2015
What: Madison-Kipp Corp. visit
Time: 9:45 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Location: 201 Waubesa St., Madison
Location: N27 W23727 Paul Road, Pewaukee
What: Miro Tool & Mfg. Inc. visit
Time: 1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Location: 201 Sentry Drive, Waukesha
What: Acieta LLC visit
Time: 3:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Location: N27 W23750 Paul Road, Pewaukee
Events subject to change.
Sep 02 2015
Sen. Johnson on Iran deal: I will vote to disapprove this awful and dangerous agreement.
"I have repeatedly stated that I believe President Obama lost the negotiation with Iran before it ever began. By acknowledging Iran’s right to enrich uranium instead of demanding the dismantling of its enrichment program, and also by lifting some of the sanctions, he gave away almost all the leverage we had to negotiate a good deal. The Iranians accurately assessed the administration's weakness and took full advantage of it.
"The result is a deal that will allow tens of billions – and, over time, hundreds of billions – of dollars to flow into Iran, strengthening the economy and military of the largest state sponsor of terrorism. The anytime, anywhere inspection regime that we were assured would provide the verification and accountability that such a deal requires instead gave way to secret side deals with the IAEA that reportedly allow Iran basically to inspect itself.
"As a result, I believe that rather than preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, the deal sets Iran on a path to eventually developing a nuclear weapon. If that isn't bad enough, the deal also lifts the arms embargo and the embargo on ballistic missile technology, without requiring any improvement in Iran's behavior, but based on the passage of time alone.
"The choice is not between this deal and war. The choice should have been – and should be – between this deal and a better deal obtained by increasing sanctions until Iran finally comes to the negotiating table willing to dismantle its nuclear program and end its sponsorship of terrorism. Until that time, Iran should remain isolated and kept as weak as possible to minimize the harm it can do to the region and the world, and the U.S. must maintain the military capability and credible threat to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.
"I will vote to disapprove this awful and dangerous agreement."
CHECK OUT PAST EVENTS!
Friday, Sept.4, 2015
What: Public Town Hall in Richland CenterTime: 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Richland Center City Hall, 450 S. Main St., Richland Center
Location: Baraboo Municipal Building, 135 4th St., Baraboo
Monday, Aug. 31, 2015
What: Chips Burgers
Time: 11:15 a.m. - noon
Location: 1203 E. 3rd St., Merrill
What: Public Town Hall in Prentice
Time: 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Prentice Village Hall, 403 Center St., Prentice
What: Public Town Hall in Chetek
Time: 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: Chetek City Hall, 220 Stout St., Chetek
What: Public Town Hall in St. Croix
Time: 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Location: 401 N. Hamilton St., St. Croix
Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015
What: Florence County Fair
Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Location: 5505 County Highway N., Florence
What: Public Town Hall in Crandon
Time: 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Hotel Crandon Restaurant and Bar, 200 N. Lake Ave., Crandon
Friday, Aug. 28, 2015
What: Wirtz Beverage Wisconsin
Time: 12:30 p.m. - 1:50 p.m.
Location: 500 W. North Shore Drive, Hartland
What: ATF (ASYST) Technologies
Time: 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: 5811 99th Ave., Kenosha
Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2015
What: Farm Technology Days
Time: 11:50 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Location: 5966 Town Hall Drive, Sun Prairie
Note: Sen. Johnson will meet and speak with visitors and exhibitors at this agricultural event.
What: TASCET Inc.
Time: 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Location: 1 S. Pinckney St., Madison
Note: Sen. Johnson will hear from company members about achieving recognition of Tribal ID cards.
Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2015
What: Menominee Tribal Enterprises Mill and Forestry Tour
Time: 1:20 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Hwy 47 N., N3522 Cottage Ave., Neopit
Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2015
What: Public Town Hall in Montello
Time: 9 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
Location: Health & Human Services Building, 428 Underwood Ave., Montello
What: Adams County Community Center
Time: 10:40 a.m. – 11:10 a.m.
Location: 569 N. Cedar St., Adams
What: Public Town Hall in Black River Falls
Time: 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Location: 101 S. 2nd St., Black River Falls
Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2015
What: Midwestern BioAg Field Day at Otter Creek
Time: 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Location: 6620 Wisconsin Highway 130, Avoca
What: Fort Mulligan Grill
Time: 12:40 p.m. – 1: 10 p.m.
Location: 214 W. Blackhawk Ave., Prairie du Chien
What: Rural Route 1 Popcorn
Time: 3 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location: 101 Highway 18, Montfort
Monday, Aug. 17, 2015
What: Wausau Window and Wall Tour
Time: 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Location: 7800 International Drive, Wausau
What: Public town hall w/ Rep. Sean Duffy in Wausau
Time: 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Location: Wausau Window and Wall, 7800 International Drive, Wausau
Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015
What: Colfax Community Block Party, Colfax Lutheran Pancake Breakfast
Time: 7:30 a.m. – 9 a.m.
Location: Colfax Lutheran Church, 600 Balsam St., Colfax.
Friday, Aug. 14, 2015
What: St. Croix Crossing bridge tour
Time: 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location: St. Croix Boat & Packet, 525 S. Main St., Stillwater, Minn.
Note: Press availability following tour at 3:30 p.m. at 525 S. Main St.
What: Public Town Hall in New Richmond
Time: 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Location: WITC New Richmond Campus, Conference Center, 1019 S. Knowles Ave., New Richmond.
Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2015
What: PGA Breakfast and Tour
Time: 8 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Location: Whistling Straits Golf Course, N8501 Lakeshore Road, Sheboygan
What: Towne House Restaurant
Time: 1:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Location: 232 Main St., Darlington
What: Public Town Hall in Monroe
Time: 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location: Monroe City Hall, 1110 18th Ave., Monroe
What: Northwoods Premium Confections
Time: 4:20 p.m. – 4:50 p.m.
Location: 314 State St., Beloit
Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015
What: Paul Bunyan’s Cook Shanty
Time: 11:45 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Location: 8653 Highway 51, Minocqua
What: Gerrit’s Lakeview Inn
Time: 3 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location: 656 County Road G, Pelican Lake
What: Reggie’s Roadhouse
Time: 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Location: 526 County Road G, Pelican Lake
Friday, Aug. 7, 2015
What: Veteran’s Town Hall in Superior
Time: 9 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
Location: 308 Harbor View Parkway, Superior
What: Bayfield County Fair
Time: 11 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Location: Range Line Road, Iron River
What: Apostle Islands National Lakeshore
Time: 12:15 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Location: 415 Washington Ave., Bayfield
What: Deep Water Grill
Time: 5:10 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.
Location: Deep Water Grill, 800 Main St. West, Ashland
What: Supper Club Town Hall in Mercer
Time: 7:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Location: Cranberry Inn, 5491 US 51, Mercer
Events subject to change.
Why is the DRIVE Act such a big deal?
This is the longest multi-year highway funding measure to pass the Senate in a decade. Not since 2005 has the Senate been able to agree on a long-term bill. In fact, since 2009, Congress has passed more than 30 patches and shorter-term extensions to keep the funding flowing so that infrastructure projects can continue.