WHBY-1150 AM: Thompson, Baldwin address veterans group

SOURCE:  WHBY 1150 AM - Appleton, Wis.
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Thompson, Baldwin address veterans group

Wisconsin's senate race is tightening, and both candidates were in Appleton this morning, to speak at the Disabled American Veterans convention. 

Democratic Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin says she's fought for several veterans issues while serving in the House of Representatives, and she wants to continue her work in the senate.  She says veterans services need to be a priority.

Former Republican Governor Tommy Thompson says veterans a priority for him as well, and they have been while he served as governor, as Health and Human Services secretary, and in private business.

Thompson and Baldwin both say they're not overly optimistic about new unemployment numbers, showing that the jobless rate is below eight percent. 

Baldwin says the recovery isn't moving quickly enough, Thompson says it shows people are giving up...and dropping out of the job market completely.

posted : October, 5th by WHBY