Bill Kaplan: Why is there a government shutdown?

Having failed in getting Mexico to pay for his wall, Trump wants taxpayers to pony up. Trump decided a shutdown would be good for him: Rev up his base and distract from Special Counsel Mueller’s investigation, the forced closure of the Trump Foundation, foreign policy controversies, resignation of Defense Secretary Mattis and a roller coaster stock market.

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Evers names Barca to lead Revenue, Frostman as DWD secretary

Gov.-elect Tony Evers today announced Rep. Peter Barca, D-Kenosha, as his Revenue secretary and outgoing Sen. Caleb Frostman, D-Sturgeon Bay, to lead Workforce Development. Evers also announced: *Andrea Palm, who most recently served as senior counselor to the Health and Human Services secretary under President Obama, to lead the Department

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THU AM Update: Evers, Barnes to announce more cabinet picks today

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement RENEW Wisconsin From WisPolitics.com … — Gov.-elect Tony Evers and Lt. Gov.-elect Mandela Barnes today will announce more cabinet picks. Those left to be announced include the departments of: Children and Families, Health Services, Revenue, Safety and Professional Services, and Workforce Development. Evers also has

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Bill Kaplan: Why is there a government shutdown?

Having failed in getting Mexico to pay for his wall, Trump wants taxpayers to pony up. Trump decided a shutdown would be good for him: Rev up his base and distract from Special Counsel Mueller’s investigation, the forced closure of the Trump Foundation, foreign policy controversies, resignation of Defense Secretary Mattis and a roller coaster stock market.

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