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9/5/2008
Senators, Congressmen Seek Meeting on NewPage
Members of Wisconsin's congressional delegation are putting pressure on the NewPage Corporation to sell its Kimberly paper mill to any qualified buyer interested in keeping it operating.  Full Release

9/4/2008
Petri Named "Taxpayer Hero"
WASHINGTON - The Council for Citizens Against Government Waste (CCAGW), a taxpayer advocacy group, has named Rep. Tom Petri a "Taxpayer Hero" for his votes during the 2007 legislative session in the U.S. House.  Full Release

8/29/2008
Oshkosh, Winnebago County Receive Police Grants
Congressman Tom Petri reports that the U.S. Department of Justice has awarded a $10,000 grant to the City of Oshkosh to purchase tasers.  "The funds should enable the police department to equip all its officers on duty with this tool, which is designed to increase officer, public and offender safety while enforcing the law," he said.  Full Release

8/27/2008
Assistance for NewPage Workers Okayed, Petri Says
Congressmen Tom Petri reports that the U.S. Department of Labor has approved Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) for the employees affected by the upcoming shutdown of the NewPage Corporation's Kimberly Mill.  On Aug. 6, Petri and Rep. Steve Kagen wrote to the Department in support of the aid.  Full Release

8/6/2008
Petri, Kagen Support Assistance for NewPage Workers
Congressmen Tom Petri and Steve Kagen wrote to the Labor Department Wednesday seeking Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) for the employees affected by the upcoming shutdown of the NewPage Corporation's Kimberly Mill.  Full Release