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<<Back President Bush Speaks on "Strengthening America's Economy" President Bush speaks privately with Neenah volunteer Gloria Grandone President Bush arrives to an ovation at the PAC President Bush is speaking right now at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center on the theme of "Strengthening America's Economy."The president received ovations as he arrived on stage at the PAC in downtown Appleton at 11:30. As he took the podium, he jokingly apologized Health & Human Services Secretary-- and former Wisconsin Governor-- Tommy Thompson couldn't be there. "Thirty-eight degrees was too cold to ride a Harley," he joked, referring to Thompson's motorcycle riding.President Bush...

The United States is at war and needs to be "ready on all fronts," President Bush told Wisconsin first responders in Appleton today. "The first-responder effort and the strategy with the local, state and federal government is really an important part of making sure that we do everything we can to do our solemn duty, which is to protect our fellow citizens from harm," Bush said during a brief stop in the Wisconsin city of about 70,000 people, south of Green Bay. The size of the United States makes it particularly tough to stop terrorists on U.S. soil, Bush said....

Okay Wisconsin FReepers! I have FINALLY gotten around to gearing up for the ~Fox Valley Get-Together~! The date is April 13th, which is a SATURDAY. The bar will be open at 5PM; Dinner will take place at 7PM. The venue will be the Prime Quarter Steakhouse in Appleton. Dress is casual; cost, determined on a banquet basis (including one non-alcoholic beverage and gratuity) is $16.85 per person for adults. That's if we get 30 people or more. Otherwise it's $14.95 just for the meal, beverage and gratuity not included. They have a well-stocked bar on the premises. That's extra. What...