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5 hrs ago | Kpic.com

Statin study could lead to test for gene variant

Scientists may have found a way to test for and possibly avoid the most serious side effect of cholesterol-lowering statin drugs, one of the top-selling medicines in the world.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Pain, University of Wisconsin Madison, University of Wisconsin System, Cholesterol, Zocor, Simvastatin (generic), Medication

Fri Jul 25, 2008

2008 Democratic Convention Watch

Wisconsin Democratic Party ousts McCain backing delegate

As expected, Debra Bartoshevich will not be traveling to Denver next month. Bartoshevich vowed to vote for McCain after Obama won the primaries.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, 2008 Presidential Election, John McCain, Hillary Clinton

WisDOT

Want to know where lane closures are? WisDOT's Web site can help

You've planned a great getaway to your favorite Wisconsin destination and know how long it normally takes to get there.

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Related Topix: Wisconsin Government

WBAY

Iraq war remains major issue in presidential race for Wisconsin voters

The Iraq war is 1 of the biggest issues in this year's presidential race, but voters are divided on who will handle it best.

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Related Topix: University of Wisconsin System, US News, US Politics, John McCain

Green Bay Press-Gazette

20 Green Bay households selected for survey to assess health in Wisconsin

About 20 households in the Green Bay area have been randomly selected to participate in the Survey of the Health in Wisconsin from July 29 to Aug.

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Related Topix: Green Bay, WI, Green Bay Metro, University of Wisconsin System

Thu Jul 24, 2008

Channel3000

Global Warming Task Force Approves Final Report

Wisconsin should reduce greenhouse gases to 2005 levels within the next six years and cut that by another 75 percent by mid-century. Those are among the final recommendations from Gov.

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Related Topix: Wisconsin Government, Global Warming

Green Bay Press-Gazette

Oshkosh considers allowing electric vehicles

The Oshkosh Common Council today will consider a measure that would give residents one more way to avoid high gas prices.

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Related Topix: Wisconsin Government

WisDOT

Governor Doyle approves $453,205 project at Middleton Municipal Airport

Governor Jim Doyle has approved a $453,205 project to construct a snow removal equipment building at the Middleton Municipal Airport - Morey Field.

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Related Topix: Wisconsin Government, US News, Federal Aviation Administration

Wed Jul 23, 2008

WSAW

Doyle Asks FEMA for More Help with Flooding Recovery

Gov. Jim Doyle wants federal emergency officials to send more help to Wisconsin as the state recovers from June's floods.

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Related Topix: Wisconsin Government, FEMA, US News

KIDK-TV Idaho Falls

Statin study could lead to test for gene variant

Scientists may have found a way to test for and possibly avoid the most serious side effect of cholesterol-lowering statin drugs, one of the top-selling medicines in the world.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Pain, University of Wisconsin Madison, University of Wisconsin System, Cholesterol, Zocor, Simvastatin (generic), Medication

Sawyer County Record - Hayward, WI

Victory for gun owners, state

Gun ownership and hunting are an important part of Wisconsin's rich culture and history.

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Related Topix: Guns, Wisconsin Government, Opinion

Green Bay Press-Gazette

NEWs In Northeastern Wisconsin

The John W. Byrnes Main Post Office, 300 Packerland Drive, will host an "After Hours Passport Fair" from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday.

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Related Topix: The Postal Service, Indie, Mountain, WI

Tue Jul 22, 2008

Channel3000

Group: Wis. Supreme Court Race Was Most Expensive

New reports confirmed that this year's Wisconsin Supreme Court election was the most expensive judicial race in state history with a price tag of nearly $6 million.

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Related Topix: Wisconsin Government

WisInfo

Adult smoking hits record low in Wisconsin

Wisconsin's new adult smoking prevalence rate of 19.6 percent marks the lowest in Wisconsin's history, according to a press release from the Fond du Lac County Tobacco Control Program.

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Related Topix: Smoking, Medicine, Health

WQOW

Wis. soldier killed in Afghanistan

A 25-year-old Wisconsin soldier has been killed in Afghanistan, the U.S. Defense Department said Monday.

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Related Topix: Wisconsin Government, World News, Asia, Afghanistan, US Military, US Army, Fort Campbell

WFRV-TV Green Bay

Doyle Reports More Than $1 Million On Hand

Gov. Jim Doyle has more than $1 million in the bank if he decides to seek a third term in 2010.

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Related Topix: Wisconsin Government

Mon Jul 21, 2008

Wcco.com

Bridge To Reopen To Truck Traffic In Winona

Trucks are rolling again across the Highway 43 bridge at Winona. The Minnesota Department of Transportation says the bridge reopened to truck traffic Monday evening -- 10 days ahead of schedule.

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Related Topix: Wisconsin Government

WSAW

State Could Run Out of Unemployment Money by March

A state projection shows Wisconsin's reserve fund for paying unemployment claims could run out of money by March.

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Related Topix: Wisconsin Government

WFSB-TV Hartford

Sudden Air Bag Deployment Stuns Drivers

Air bags were designed to save lives, not put them in danger. So imagine driving on a freeway or crowded city street and your air bag deploys unexpectedly.

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Related Topix: Milwaukee (University of Wisconsin System), University of Wisconsin System, Wisconsin Government, Weather, Natural Disasters, Flood

WisInfo

Wisconsin may have highest risk for infants born with FAS

At five months, the fetus growing inside Kathy Kidd-Wuest was old enough to suck his thumb if so inclined, or get the hiccups.

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Related Topix: Madison (University of Wisconsin System), University of Wisconsin System

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