Forty bucks in every paycheck. President Obama stopped by Master Lock the other day and told us he’s holding Congress responsible for giving us an extra forty bucks in every paycheck. Forty bucks! That’ll go a long way in turning this economy around. That’s supposed to show us he’s got our back, he’s fighting the [...]

In November 2008, an election took place that was expected to usher in a new era of hope and prosperity preceded by eight years of turmoil – regardless of who won. Among those who helped then-Senator Barack Obama get elected were the Roman Catholics. In fact, 54 percent of Catholics voted to elect Obama. Without [...]

President Barack Obama has been critical during his presidency of being too tentative when it comes to foreign affairs, but his stance proved to be the correct choice in the Egyptian struggles.

Last month, U.S. District Judge Henry Hudson of Virginia stood up in opposition to the individual mandate of the President Obama’s administration’s new healthcare legislation, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

All indications point to a concession between President Obama and congressional Republicans that will extend the Bush tax cuts for everyone, even the wealthiest Americans, for at least another two years. Obama needs to stand strong on his previous resolve to only extend tax breaks for married couples making under $250,000 and individuals making under $200,000. In fact, he would be wise to lower these figures even more, since $200,000 a year is hardly struggling.

After regaining the majority in the House this past November, the Republicans have their sights set on the White House for 2012. As President Obama’s approval ratings continue to drop, and with the economy leveled off (at best), our current president will have his work cut out for him in the 2012 campaign, leaving each [...]

The Environmental Protection Agency recently proposed that its Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standard be broadened to include heavy-duty trucks. Until now, CAFE has only applied to passenger vehicles under 8,500 pounds. Under this new regulation, big rig trucks would be required to increase efficiency and decrease emissions by 20 percent by 2018. Heavy-duty pickups, [...]

The new Federal Direct Loan program signed into law by the Obama Administration will have an impact on students who collect financial aid at UW-Milwaukee.

Lake Park Synagogue will be presenting UWM Chancellor Carlos Santiago and the university a “Good Neighbor Award” on May 25 in Greene Hall. The award will be presented at the synagogue’s annual dinner that will be held after a reception and silent auction at 5:30 p.m.

One Jewish student was reportedly injured and one Muslim student was arrested in an incident in Spaights Plaza last Thursday during a protest against Jewish-sponsored events on the UWM campus. The event reportedly took a turn for the worse when Muslim students confronted Jewish students about Israel’s treatment of the Palestinians.