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The US quietly shipped long-range ATACMS missiles to Ukraine: The United States in recent weeks secretly shipped long-range missiles to Ukraine for use in its ...
reuters.com/world/us/us-quietly-shipped-long-range-atacms-missiles-ukraine-2024-04-24/
Quick Glance: USA Provides Ukraine with Long-Range ATACMS Missiles
- The USA delivered short-range ATACMS missiles with extended range to Ukraine to protect the country.
- The delivery was discreet, part of an aid package to maintain Ukraine's operational security.
- The USA previously provided ATACMS missiles with a range of 165 km last year, now supplying missiles with up to 300 km range.
- Germany rejects providing the Taurus missile while the USA offers extensive aid to Ukraine.
Africa Live: Muslim child allegedly lashed for attending church - BBC News: Seven members of a family in Uganda have been arrested for allegedly assaulting the ...
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Quick Glance: Africa Live: Germany detains alleged Nigerian mafia members
- German police have arrested 11 Nigerian men suspected of being part of a mafia group involved in large-scale dating scams orchestrated by the Black Axe gang.
- Portugal's President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has stated that his country should take full responsibility for colonial-era abuses and consider paying reparations in certain cases.
- Authorities in Tanzania have shut down five hydroelectric stations to reduce excess electricity in the national grid, with the main plant generating enough power for major cities like Dar es Salaam.
- Negotiations between the Kenyan government and striking doctors have collapsed, prolonging the suffering of those seeking healthcare in public hospitals, as doctors demand better pay and the hiring of trainee doctors.
Vice President Harris announces final rules mandating minimum standards for nursing home staffing
apnews.com/article/nursing-homes-minimum-staffing-rules-harris-wisconsin-6dbc7bee56d321ddf012fcadf30dfe15
Quick Glance: Biden's Landmark Staffing Mandate for Nursing Homes
- The Biden administration has implemented first-ever staffing requirements for nursing homes to enhance care quality.
- The rule mandates 24/7 registered nurses and a minimum of 3.48 hours of care per resident daily.
- Industry voices concerns over staff shortages, estimating a need for over 100,000 additional workers.
- The new regulations will be phased in and could potentially lead to facility closures for non-compliance.
Oprah Winfrey, Dwayne Johnson give more than promised for Maui fire: The Entertainment Industry Foundation says the People's Fund of Maui, an initiative started ...
apnews.com/article/oprah-winfrey-dwayne-johnson-maui-wildfires-donation-5cf7db9c2bdab098fdc723b2f36d4010
States With Later Tax Filing Deadlines: Delaware, Hawaii and More: If you live in one of these states, make sure you know what your tax filing deadline is.
cnet.com/personal-finance/taxes/states-with-later-tax-filing-deadlines-delaware-hawaii-and-more/
Trump to campaign in Wisconsin next week during off day from hush money trial: Former President Trump will hold a campaign event next week in Wisconsin ...
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Army Deploys Typhon Missile System To China's Backyard For The First Time: The Army's Typhon system, which can fire Tomahawk and SM-6 missiles ...
twz.com/land/army-deploys-typhon-missile-system-to-chinas-backyard-for-the-first-time
US Army says coalition vessel engaged anti-ship ballistic missile launched from Yemen
reuters.com/world/middle-east/ambrey-is-aware-an-incident-southwest-yemens-aden-advisory-note-2024-04-24/
Of 20 young people @Reuters interviewed at Donald Trump's recent campaign rally in Green Bay, Wisconsin, 15 cited inflation or other economic concerns for why ...
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Some young people see Trump as an answer to their economic woes: Concerns about Biden's age and his support of Israel in its war against Hamas in Gaza have ...
reuters.com/world/us/chance-trump-youth-rally-see-him-answer-economic-woes-2024-04-21/
Hundreds of young supporters of Donald Trump lined up for his recent Green Bay, Wisconsin, campaign rally. The most common reason many are backing the former ...
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Taylor Swift's outfit in new 'Fortnight' video designed by Milwaukee artist Elena Velez
jsonline.com/story/news/local/wisconsin/2024/04/20/taylor-swifts-outfit-in-new-fortnight-video-designed-by-elena-velez/73400768007/
Deconstructing the spectacle and stagecraft of a Donald Trump rally: Campaign rallies are a defining feature of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s ...
reuters.com/investigates/special-report/usa-election-trump-rally/
Quick Glance: Analyzing the Spectacle and Stagecraft of a Donald Trump Rally
- Donald Trump's rallies are a defining feature of his presidential campaigns, aimed at providing an emotional experience to his supporters and attracting new backers.
- The Trump campaign uses the rallies to collect and analyze attendee data, hoping to translate it into votes.
- The Green Bay event was weeks in the making, with the stagecraft meticulously planned to provide guests with a unique experience.
- In his speech in Green Bay, Trump repeated the claim that the 2020 presidential election was stolen from him and used dystopian language to paint a picture of America locked in a battle between good and evil.
Senate passes aid bill for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan with Ron Johnson voting no, Tammy Baldwin yes
jsonline.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/23/senate-passes-sweeping-foreign-aid-bill-with-ron-johnson-opposed/73415027007/
Quick Glance: Biden signs Comprehensive Military Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan
- President Biden announces the signing of a substantial $95 billion military assistance package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, with a significant portion of the funds directed towards Ukraine.
- Despite initial resistance from Republicans in Congress, Biden has signed the aid package, highlighting the reinforcement of allies and ensuring prompt deliveries to Ukraine.
- The assistance for Ukraine includes weapons and military equipment valued at around $1 billion, encompassing artillery shells and air defense missiles.
- Military analysts do not foresee significant changes on the frontlines in eastern Ukraine, while the US support aims to aid Ukraine in operations in southern Ukraine, particularly focusing on Crimea and the Black Sea.
US Army concludes final airdrop test of new tactical vehicle: The U.S. Army Operational Test Command’s Airborne and Special Operations Test Directorate (ABNSOTD) ...
defence-blog.com/us-army-concludes-final-airdrop-test-of-new-tactical-vehicle/
Biden scores major union backing as its leaders attack Trump: Joe Biden will land a major union endorsement Wednesday from North America’s Building Trades Unions ...
cnn.com/2024/04/23/politics/biden-building-trades-union-endorsement/
Quick Glance: Biden Secures Key Union Support
- Joe Biden will receive a major union endorsement from North America’s Building Trades Unions on Wednesday, with leaders crediting his infrastructure bill for the support.
- The Teamsters union, sought after by both Biden and Donald Trump, abstained from the vote but will endorse after their own convention.
- The union's backing for Biden is more enthusiastic than in 2020 and is intended to be a strong rebuke of Trump.
- The union praises Biden's efforts for workers, highlighting the created jobs, worker protections, and apprenticeship programs written into law.
GOP urges Secret Service to move protesters from park near convention arena: The Republican Party is urging the Secret Service to move protesters further away ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/26/republican-national-convention-protests-milwaukee/
Secret Service agent on Harris detail involved in altercation before flight: The vice president was not affected by the incident, which happened at Joint Base ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/24/secret-service-agent-harris-detail-involved-altercation-before-flight/
U.S. Army Soldiers Charged With Violent Crimes to Face More Scrutiny Under New Regulation
propublica.org/article/us-army-soldiers-violent-crimes
Senate Republican blasts House for passing foreign aid bills: Spending money ‘we don’t have’
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4608682-senate-republican-blasts-house-for-passing-foreign-aid-bills-spending-money-we-dont-have/
Army reservist who warned ahead of Maine’s shooting to testify before investigators
apnews.com/article/lewiston-maine-mass-shooting-920d81187803c24a038f442b6f9f4dd5
Abortion rights group launches ad in Michigan, Wisconsin warning about RFK Jr.: An abortion-rights group is attacking Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as extreme and unfit ...
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US agrees to withdraw troops from key drone base in Niger: The United States agreed Friday to withdraw its more than 1,000 troops from Niger, officials said ...
france24.com/en/africa/20240420-us-agrees-to-withdraw-troops-from-key-drone-base-in-niger
VP Harris to unveil nursing home rules in battleground state of Wisconsin: U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris will travel to the political battleground state of ...
reuters.com/world/us/vp-harris-unveil-nursing-home-rules-battleground-state-wisconsin-2024-04-22/
US military conducts joint exercises for rapid troop deployment: Soldiers from the 5th Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team ...
defence-blog.com/us-military-conducts-joint-exercises-for-rapid-troop-deployment/
Textron to cut 1,500 jobs as program cancellations, weak demand hit results: Textron is expanding its restructuring plan to include about 1,500 job cuts ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/textron-cut-1500-jobs-program-cancellations-weak-demand-hit-results-2024-04-25/
Wisconsin delegation expresses support for House vote on foreign aid package: Speaker Mike Johnson is bringing forward a package of bills providing aid to ...
jsonline.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/19/wisconsin-delegation-expresses-support-for-vote-on-foreign-aid-package/73374248007/
The goal of 100K artillery shells per month is back in sight, Army says: The new supplemental renews the push to boost production sixfold since Russia’s Ukraine ...
defenseone.com/business/2024/04/goal-100k-artillery-shells-month-sight-army-says/396047/
DNC launches digital ad to bash ‘MAGA Tax Scam’ on Tax Day: The Democratic National Committee (DNC) launched a digital ad buy that targets Republicans tax ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4594568-dnc-launches-digital-ad-to-bash-maga-tax-scam-on-tax-day/
U.S. to Withdraw Troops From Chad: The departure of U.S. military personnel in Chad and Niger comes as both countries are turning away from years of cooperation ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/25/us/politics/chad-us-troop-withdrawal.html
Facing mostly white juries, are Milwaukee County defendants of color truly judged by their peers?
jsonline.com/story/news/crime/2024/04/24/are-milwaukee-county-defendants-of-color-truly-judged-by-their-peers/71975745007/
Kennedy survives first effort to boot him from the ballot: Hawaii's state Democratic Party had sought to disqualify the new "We the People Party ...
politico.com/news/2024/04/20/kennedy-ballot-hawaii-00153491
Biden promotes new student debt relief plan in Wisconsin: President Joe Biden says student loan relief will empower Americans to pursue their dreams without the ...
apnews.com/article/biden-student-loan-education-forgiveness-069d64e7e6fc4edd967adf6bc5f7e699
Quick Glance: Biden Seeks Student Debt Relief
- The Biden administration unveils plans to erase student debt for millions of Americans to fulfill a 2020 presidential promise.
- The proposed new program aims to provide targeted relief to specific groups of borrowers, including long-term debt holders and those in financial distress.
- Over 25 million borrowers are set to benefit from up to $20,000 in interest cancellation, with automatic relief planned for eligible borrowers.
- In addition to these reliefs, long-term borrowers and those experiencing financial hardships will also receive assistance, with the debt relief process expected to take some time.
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Indiana Pacers: Game 1 NBA playoff photos at Fiserv Forum: The Milwaukee Bucks are playing the Indiana Pacers in a first-round playoff game ...
jsonline.com/picture-gallery/sports/nba/bucks/2024/04/21/milwaukee-bucks-vs-indiana-pacers-nba-playoffs-game-1-photos-fiserv-forum/73404770007/
US will send senior delegation to Niger to discuss withdrawing troops : The United States will send a delegation to Niger on Thursday to begin face-to-face talks ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/25/us-will-send-senior-delegation-to-niger-to-discuss-withdrawing-troops-
Voters should be shown what 'abortion looks like at every stage of pregnancy,' Sen. Ron Johnson says
jsonline.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/22/ron-johnson-says-voters-should-be-shown-what-abortion-looks-like/73415711007/
No final decision on withdrawing US troops from Niger and Chad, top official tells AP
apnews.com/article/niger-chad-troops-coup-withdrawal-ebb05de095e3abbb08c8a1207e5cf014
Being pregnant during an 1800s-era abortion ban was scary. We can’t go back. | Opinion
jsonline.com/story/opinion/columnists/2024/04/25/abortion-marquette-poll-kamala-harris-arizona-ban/73408155007/
Republican Wisconsin Senate candidate says he doesn't oppose elderly people voting
apnews.com/article/wisconsin-senate-hovde-baldwin-elderly-nursing-c41705c674a2e714645206c93f227a4a
EOS converts drone into robotic combat vehicle: Huntsville-based contractor EOS Defense Systems USA (EOS) presented robotic combat vehicles equipped with its ...
defence-blog.com/eos-converts-drone-into-robotic-combat-vehicle/
Gilbert: What Wisconsin's 2024 landscape says about Tammy Baldwin's re-election chances
jsonline.com/story/news/politics/analysis/2024/04/22/tammy-baldwins-re-election-chances-shaped-by-wisconsin-2024-landscape/73383911007/
Former Wisconsin Democratic Rep. Peter Barca announces new bid for Congress: A Democrat who served one term representing southeast Wisconsin in Congress in the ...
apnews.com/article/peter-barca-bryan-steil-wisconsin-congress-8f51a9a0bf042976db32cccdbde661c9
What does the latest swing state polling show for the U.S. election?: Seven U.S. states are likely to decide the outcome of the U.S. presidential election ...
reuters.com/world/us/trump-has-slight-edge-over-biden-us-swing-state-election-polls-2024-04-23/
The states to watch on the 2024 electoral map: NPR's electoral map organizes states into seven categories – Toss Up, Lean Republican, Lean Democratic ...
npr.org/2024/04/23/1246359499/2024-electoral-map
US consumers sue to stop Alaska Air, Hawaiian Airlines merger: Alaska Air has been hit with a U.S. consumer lawsuit alleging that the carrier’s proposed $1 ...
reuters.com/legal/litigation/us-consumers-sue-stop-alaska-air-hawaiian-airlines-merger-2024-04-16/
Quick Glance: US consumers file lawsuit to halt Alaska Air and Hawaiian Airlines merger
- A group of eight airline passengers from Hawaii, California, and other states filed a lawsuit against Alaska Air to halt the proposed $1.9 billion acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines.
- The passengers claim that the merger will result in higher prices, job layoffs, and fewer flights, violating antitrust laws.
- The Justice Department is reviewing the merger, with the airlines cooperating and expecting to continue doing so.
- In other similar cases, the Justice Department and American Airlines have already taken legal actions to block or reverse mergers in the aviation sector.
UW is running campuses like corporations. Wisconsin colleges are suffering. | Opinion
jsonline.com/story/opinion/2024/04/23/uw-system-colleges-wisconsin-university/73342442007/
What we know about the disappearance of Wisconsin toddler Elijah Vue: It’s been nearly two months since 3-year-old Elijah Vue was reported missing in Wisconsin ...
cnn.com/2024/04/18/us/elijah-vue-missing-wisconsin-toddler/
'Wreak havoc': New GOP head urged staffer to inundate Black group with Trump calls in 2020
jsonline.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/04/25/wisconsin-gop-head-urged-staffer-to-swarm-black-group-with-trump-calls/73386418007/
Prehistoric lake sturgeon is not endangered, US says despite calls from conservationists
apnews.com/article/lake-sturgeon-endangered-list-fish-wildlife-88b4299e1f8223c59794564c70d30c52
10 Surprising Facts About Earth Day: For Earth Day on April 22, interesting facts including who invented it, why it's on that date, and how it turned into a ...
time.com/6968732/earth-day-surprising-facts/
Quick Glance: Insights into Earth Day Revealed
- Over 8 billion people populate Earth, awaiting a spring holiday to underscore the importance of caring for their abode.
- Originating in 1970, Earth Day on April 22 aimed to raise awareness about environmental degradation, expanding to over 190 countries since.
- This year's theme 'Planet vs. Plastics' urges leaders, businesses, and individuals to cut plastic production by 60% by 2040, striving for complete single-use plastic elimination by decade's end.
- Since its inception in 1970, Earth Day has engaged 20 million, leading to the Environmental Protection Agency's establishment and global expansion in 1990.
Is tipping preying on guilt or recognizing hard work? Readers on 'tipflation.' | Letters
jsonline.com/story/opinion/readers/2024/04/22/wisconsin-tipping-gratitude-service-workers/73377804007/
On This Day, April 22: World leaders sign Paris Agreement on climate change - UPI.com
upi.com/Top_News/2023/04/22/On-This-Day-World-leaders-sign-Paris-Agreement/7711682033781/
See photos of American avocets at Bradford Beach in Milwaukee: The birds, one of the few species with an upturned bill, are not generally found in the area but ...
jsonline.com/picture-gallery/sports/outdoors/2024/04/25/see-photos-of-american-avocets-at-bradford-beach-in-milwaukee/73456995007/
Inside the Late-Night Parties Where Hawaii Politicians Raked In Money: After the state passed a law barring government contractors from donating to politicians ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/17/us/hawaii-contractors-campaign-donations.html
Maui's deadly wildfires fueled by lack of preparedness, communication breakdowns: Maui Fire Department's post-blaze report admits to several shortcomings in ...
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/04/17/maui-fire-department-report-reveals-lack-of-preparedness/73345212007/
Wisconsin Senate: Eric Hovde's brother bankrolling super PAC: Hovde, a wealthy banker, is spending millions of his own money on his campaign.
axios.com/2024/04/23/hovde-super-pac-fix-washington-money-funding
Wisconsin Republican accuses Biden of allowing Hamas to ‘rearm’ amid pressure on Israel
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4592531-wisconsin-republican-accuses-biden-of-allowing-hamas-to-rearm-amid-pressure-on-israel/
Akebono Taro : Hawaii-born sumo champion dies at the age of 54 : Hawaii-born Akebono Taro, one of the greats of sumo wresting and a former grand champion ...
apnews.com/article/akebono-sumo-hawaii-japan-obituary-6f764e23de505ab6eed3257e33e9e113
Quick Glance: Akebono Taro: Sumo Icon Passes Away from Heart Failure
- Japan mourns Akebono Taro, the first non-Japanese Sumo Grand Champion, who passed away at the age of 54 from heart failure. His story was immortalized in songs.
- Born as Chad Rowan in Hawaii, Akebono rose to become one of the most successful sumo wrestlers in the 90s and was appointed as the 64th Yokozuna in 1993. After his active career, he pursued K-1 and wrestling.
- The US Ambassador to Japan and the late musician Israel Kamakawiwoʻole honored Akebono as a giant in sumo and a bridge between the US and Japan. His legacy as a sumo icon lives on.
- Israel Kamakawiwoʻole had sung about Akebono and other Hawaiian sumo wrestlers in his song 'Tengoku Kara Kaminari,' celebrating them as champions and heroes for all ages. Akebono leaves behind his wife, daughter, and two sons.
Maxwell Anderson appears in a Milwaukee court Monday, charged with the killing of Sade Robinson
jsonline.com/picture-gallery/news/2024/04/22/milwaukee-man-charged-with-the-killing-of-sade-robinson-in-court/73415323007/
Souls to the Polls calls for removal of Wisconsin GOP executive director over text messages
jsonline.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/25/souls-to-the-polls-seeks-firing-of-wisconsin-gop-executive-director/73453727007/
US Army considers cuts to crucial education assistance programs: The US Army is considering reductions to the Credential Assistance and Tuition Assistance ...
businessinsider.com/us-army-considers-cuts-to-crucial-education-assistance-programs-2024-4
Republicans in swing state Wisconsin unenthused by Trump: ‘A bad candidate’: Fervent Trump supporters from last elections air doubts over abortion and the man ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/13/election-trump-wisconsin-republicans
US Army botched $1 billion upgrade of the Stryker armored vehicle's gun : Fearing its Stryker armored vehicles risked being outgunned, the US Army rushed to arm ...
businessinsider.com/us-army-botched-1-billion-upgrade-of-stryker-armored-gun-2024-4
Shohei Ohtani to Build a Hawaii Home: The Los Angeles Dodgers star is planning a house on the Big Island, where he’ll spend offseasons
wsj.com/real-estate/luxury-homes/shohei-ohtani-to-build-a-hawaii-home-c2abd7fd
Cathy Cassata: Why baseball season reminds me of my dad’s time in the Vietnam War
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/12/cathy-cassata-why-baseball-season-reminds-me-of-my-dads-time-in-the-vietnam-war/
Wisconsin man accused of killing, dismembering woman while on a date: Authorities accused a man of killing and dismembering a 19-year-old Milwaukee woman with ...
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/wisconsin-man-accused-killing-dismembering-woman-date-rcna148262
After prison, he promised never to let his mom down again. Now he helps others with reentry.
usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2024/04/20/prison-incarceration-release-housing-jobs-reentry/73374083007/
Early launch of defense cost sharing talks won't eliminate 'Trump risk': experts
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/04/120_373309.html
Baldwin edges Hovde in Wisconsin Senate race fundraising: Incumbent Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) raised more from donors than Republican Eric Hovde in the first ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4595683-baldwin-hovde-wisconsin-senate-race-fundraising/
Republican National Committee urges moving protest area farther from Milwaukee RNC venues
jsonline.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/26/rnc-urges-moving-protest-area-farther-from-milwaukee-convention-venues/73475497007/
Bill Belichick praises Packers' first-round pick of Jordan Morgan, says left tackle has a 'good future'
jsonline.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2024/04/26/bill-belichick-loves-green-bay-packers-pick-jordan-morgan-nfl-draft-first-round/73472254007/
Quick Glance: Bill Belichick: New Media Ventures for 2024
- Bill Belichick is set to take on a significant media role, including 'Manningcast' on ESPN
- He also plans a book deal, potentially an inside football show, and possibly a podcast
- Belichick is expected to earn millions, with a seven-figure book deal advance
- His future plans could see him back in a leadership role in coaching
House passes aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. Here's how Wisconsin's delegation voted
jsonline.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/20/how-wisconsins-delegation-voted-on-aid-to-ukraine-israel-and-taiwan/73389515007/
Ukraine: US considers deploying more military advisors to Kyiv: Sources told Politico that the additional troops would primarily support logistics and oversee ...
businessinsider.com/us-considers-deploying-more-military-advisers-to-ukraine-russia-2024-4
US Army tests electric version of legendary Humvee: In February 2024, the Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office (RCCTO) showcased the operational ...
defence-blog.com/us-army-tests-electric-version-of-legendary-humvee/
US Army: How cellphones can get you killed on the modern battlefield: Ukraine has used Russian soldiers' cellular data to locate and target their positions.
businessinsider.com/cellphones-can-get-you-killed-modern-battlefield-army-officer-2024-4
Grocery bills drive views on economy. Wisconsin is gloomy heading into election. | Opinion
jsonline.com/story/opinion/2024/04/24/inflation-uw-madison-wisconsin-voters-campaign-politics/73415984007/
Earth Day: How a senator's idea more than 50 years ago got people fighting for their planet
apnews.com/article/earth-day-gaylord-nelson-climate-pollution-explain-e854ac748cf0f0e6c757a50aee4e785a
Wisconsin man gets over 7 years in prison for firebombing anti-abortion office: A Wisconsin man was sentenced to over seven years in a federal prison on ...
reuters.com/legal/wisconsin-man-gets-over-7-years-prison-firebombing-anti-abortion-office-2024-04-11/
Republican National Convention seeking Milwaukee businesses for 'Convention Fest'
jsonline.com/story/money/business/2024/04/26/rnc-seeking-milwaukee-businesses-to-set-up-booths/73453523007/
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