Company highlighted during Obama's speech looking for fed. help
MILWAUKEE -- One of the local businesses President Barack Obama highlighted during his visit to Master Lock in Milwaukee Wednesday was Diamond Precision Products in northwest Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- One of the local businesses President Barack Obama highlighted during his visit to Master Lock in Milwaukee Wednesday was Diamond Precision Products in northwest Milwaukee.
President Obama calls for tax cuts in speech at Master Lock
MILWAUKEE (AP) -- President Barack Obama called Wednesday for tax cuts for American manufacturers and higher taxes for companies that move overseas, pressing what he hopes will be a winning campaign issue.Appearing at a Milwaukee padlock plant, Obama said the U.S. must do everything it can to make it more attractive for American businesses to stay put and grow here home, "and the place to start is our tax code."The president visited Master Lock, a manufacturer that has brought jobs back to the United States.
MILWAUKEE (AP) -- President Barack Obama called Wednesday for tax cuts for American manufacturers and higher taxes for companies that move overseas, pressing what he hopes will be a winning campaign issue.Appearing at a Milwaukee padlock plant, Obama said the U.S. must do everything it can to make it more attractive for American businesses to stay put and grow here home, "and the place to start is our tax code."The president visited Master Lock, a manufacturer that has brought jobs back to the United States.
Master Lock workers energized by presidential visit
MILWAUKEE -- President Obama's visit to Master Lock in Milwaukee was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for many of the workers at the company.Hundreds of Master Lock workers got the chance to see and hear the president in person Wednesday.
MILWAUKEE -- President Obama's visit to Master Lock in Milwaukee was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for many of the workers at the company.Hundreds of Master Lock workers got the chance to see and hear the president in person Wednesday.
President Obama gets friendly welcome in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- When Air Force One touched down at Mitchell International Airport, one lucky group of people got closer to President Barack Obama than they ever imagined.
MILWAUKEE -- When Air Force One touched down at Mitchell International Airport, one lucky group of people got closer to President Barack Obama than they ever imagined.
Protesters, supporters catch glimpse of President
MILWAUKEE -- At least 200 people gathered across the street from the west gate of Master Lock hoping to see President Barack Obama.One woman was dressed in an Obama sweatshirt and hat wearing a watch with a picture of the president and first lady.For Carolyn Boyd, the president's visit was a dream come true. "I think this is great for the community and great for the city and state of Wisconsin.
MILWAUKEE -- At least 200 people gathered across the street from the west gate of Master Lock hoping to see President Barack Obama.One woman was dressed in an Obama sweatshirt and hat wearing a watch with a picture of the president and first lady.For Carolyn Boyd, the president's visit was a dream come true. "I think this is great for the community and great for the city and state of Wisconsin.
READ, WATCH IT: President Obama's speech at Master Lock
Hello, Milwaukee!
Hello, Milwaukee!
Gov. Walker will not accompany President Obama to Master Lock
MADISON (AP) -- In a change of plans, Gov.
MADISON (AP) -- In a change of plans, Gov.
Gov. Walker to join President Obama for Wisconsin visit
MADISON (AP) -- Republican Gov.
MADISON (AP) -- Republican Gov.
Milwaukee's Master Lock prepares for a presidential visit
MILWAUKEE -- The moment Master Lock was mentioned in President Barack Obama's State of the Union address, company executives had to have a sense a presidential visit was a possibility.
MILWAUKEE -- The moment Master Lock was mentioned in President Barack Obama's State of the Union address, company executives had to have a sense a presidential visit was a possibility.
Preps Tuesday for Obama's visit to Master Lock
MILWAUKEE -- President Barack Obama will visit Master Lock in Milwaukee on Wednesday, February 15th.
MILWAUKEE -- President Barack Obama will visit Master Lock in Milwaukee on Wednesday, February 15th.
Obama unveils 2013 federal budget
WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama's new budget lays down the political themes he will pound as he campaigns for re-election: more spending on jobs and higher taxes for the wealthy.
WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama's new budget lays down the political themes he will pound as he campaigns for re-election: more spending on jobs and higher taxes for the wealthy.
White House offers birth control compromise
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama declared Friday he's found a solution to a birth-control uproar that will protect religious liberty but also ensure that women have access to free contraception, as he rushed to defuse an election-year issue that threatened to overtake his administration.Capping weeks of growing controversy, Obama announced he was backing off a newly announced requirement for religious employers to provide free birth control coverage even if it runs counter to their religious beliefs.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama declared Friday he's found a solution to a birth-control uproar that will protect religious liberty but also ensure that women have access to free contraception, as he rushed to defuse an election-year issue that threatened to overtake his administration.Capping weeks of growing controversy, Obama announced he was backing off a newly announced requirement for religious employers to provide free birth control coverage even if it runs counter to their religious beliefs.
Bubbler: Check out Obama's campaign fashion line and more
The Real Milwaukee team is joined by FOX6 anchor Ted Perry on this Friday morning.
The Real Milwaukee team is joined by FOX6 anchor Ted Perry on this Friday morning.
Republicans vow to reverse new policy on birth control
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Republicans vowed Wednesday to reverse President Barack Obama's new policy on birth control, lambasting the requirement that religious schools and hospitals provide employees with free contraceptives as an "unambiguous attack on religious freedom in our country."The White House pushed back in the face of a political firestorm, arguing that Obama was sensitive to the objections and looking for a way to allay the concerns.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Republicans vowed Wednesday to reverse President Barack Obama's new policy on birth control, lambasting the requirement that religious schools and hospitals provide employees with free contraceptives as an "unambiguous attack on religious freedom in our country."The White House pushed back in the face of a political firestorm, arguing that Obama was sensitive to the objections and looking for a way to allay the concerns.
President Obama to stop in Milwaukee next Wednesday
MADISON (AP) -- President Barack Obama plans to make a stop in the Milwaukee area next week, marking the first time he's come to Wisconsin in 13 months and his eighth visit since taking office.A White House official confirmed Monday that Obama was planning on making the trip to give remarks on Feb. 15, but no other details were released.Obama was last in Wisconsin on Jan. 26, 2011, when he came to Manitowoc the day after his State of the Union address.Just over two weeks later, Gov.
MADISON (AP) -- President Barack Obama plans to make a stop in the Milwaukee area next week, marking the first time he's come to Wisconsin in 13 months and his eighth visit since taking office.A White House official confirmed Monday that Obama was planning on making the trip to give remarks on Feb. 15, but no other details were released.Obama was last in Wisconsin on Jan. 26, 2011, when he came to Manitowoc the day after his State of the Union address.Just over two weeks later, Gov.
U.S. levels new sanctions on Iran's Central Bank
WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP) -- President Barack Obama is ordering new U.S. sanctions on the government of Iran, including the Central Bank.In a statement accompanying his order, Obama says the sanctions are warranted because of the "deceptive practices" of the Central Bank and the "unacceptable risk" posed to the international financial system by Iran's activities.The order comes amid new tensions in the Middle East and around the world over the potential of a unilateral strike by Israel on Iran's nuclear program.Obama says it is still possible to resolve the standoff over Iran's nuclear program through diplomatic efforts.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP) -- President Barack Obama is ordering new U.S. sanctions on the government of Iran, including the Central Bank.In a statement accompanying his order, Obama says the sanctions are warranted because of the "deceptive practices" of the Central Bank and the "unacceptable risk" posed to the international financial system by Iran's activities.The order comes amid new tensions in the Middle East and around the world over the potential of a unilateral strike by Israel on Iran's nuclear program.Obama says it is still possible to resolve the standoff over Iran's nuclear program through diplomatic efforts.
Marquette University poll shows Walker, Obama ahead
MILWAUKEE -- A Marquette University Law School poll shows voters favor Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker by six points, over four potential Democrats in the recall election.
MILWAUKEE -- A Marquette University Law School poll shows voters favor Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker by six points, over four potential Democrats in the recall election.
Obama addresses nation Tuesday night
WASHINGTON D.C. (AP) -- President Barack Obama, having watched his Republican adversaries pound him for weeks, got his turn Tuesday, using his State of the Union speech to land the first major counter-punch of the still-forming 2012 election.It came before a prime-time audience of millions that the GOP candidates can only envy, even if their fiery debates are turning heads.Obama didn't mention Mitt Romney or Newt Gingrich in his third State of the Union address.
WASHINGTON D.C. (AP) -- President Barack Obama, having watched his Republican adversaries pound him for weeks, got his turn Tuesday, using his State of the Union speech to land the first major counter-punch of the still-forming 2012 election.It came before a prime-time audience of millions that the GOP candidates can only envy, even if their fiery debates are turning heads.Obama didn't mention Mitt Romney or Newt Gingrich in his third State of the Union address.
Barack Obama to launch campaign ad in Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE -- Presidential politics is hitting Wisconsin in a big way!
MILWAUKEE -- Presidential politics is hitting Wisconsin in a big way!
Business News (1-5-12)
In business news for Thursday, January 5th, 2012, Manpower is throwing its support behind President Obama's summer jobs program, and Rich Meeusen, the CEO of Badger Meter, says jobs are staying in Racine after his company bought Racine Federated.Obama's summer jobs program is called "Summer Jobs Plus" and it's a new push to put thousands of young people to work this summer in cities across the country, including Milwaukee.
In business news for Thursday, January 5th, 2012, Manpower is throwing its support behind President Obama's summer jobs program, and Rich Meeusen, the CEO of Badger Meter, says jobs are staying in Racine after his company bought Racine Federated.Obama's summer jobs program is called "Summer Jobs Plus" and it's a new push to put thousands of young people to work this summer in cities across the country, including Milwaukee.