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The mayor's list of 64 desired projects to pursue if the state receives government support should focus on necessary improvements that offer jobs to Madison's citizens

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UW squads stumble against Northern Michigan, Duluth

By Brandon Storlie | Jan. 16, 2009

The Wisconsin men's hockey team was swept at home by Northern Michigan but bounced back to sweep Alaska Anchorage. The women's squad defeated the US select team in an exhibition but then suffered its first loss of the year in Duluth.

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Hospital bailout demands practicality

By Ryan Dashek | Jan. 16, 2009

Although hospitals should be given aid to survive the tough economic times, they should become more fiscally responsible and offer more support for the lower-class communities

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Wisconsin, Minnesota hope to save money through cooperation

By Jessica Feld | Jan. 16, 2009

Gov. Jim Doyle and Minn. Gov. Tim Pawlenty signed executive orders calling for collaboration between their states in an attempt to save money and reduce state budget deficits.

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New beginning creates civil rights opportunities

By Joseph Koss | Jan. 16, 2009

The time is now for public officials and politicians to push for equal rights for homosexual individuals

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Proposed cuts to UW System to have little effect on students

By Hannah McClung | Jan. 16, 2009

Proposed state spending reductions to the UW System aim to fill in the state budget deficit for the 2008-'09 fiscal year. Luckily for students, these cuts will likely have little impact on the student body.

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Bo's crew rallies after Longhorn loss

By Matt Fox | Jan. 16, 2009

The Badgers lost two of their biggest games of the break, against Texas and Purdue. They closed the break with an overtime loss to the Gophers.

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Going for the gold in research

By Diana Savage | Jan. 16, 2009

UW-Madison will open the Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery in 2010 to strengthen its place as a top research university.'

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Winter break brought challenge of conference foes for Badgers

By Jay Messar | Jan. 16, 2009

The Wisconsin women's basketball team had an up and down journey over winter break as it suffered four of its five losses and the level of competition increased as conference play began.

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ASM campaigns for new constitution, prepares new bylaws

By Rory Linnane | Jan. 16, 2009

The Associated Students of Madison is in the process of rewriting its constitution though a campaign aimed at obtaining student votes.

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WARF makes deal with European company to allow marketing of stem-cell technology

By Charles Brace | Jan. 16, 2009

The stem-cell industry continued at a rapid pace Thursday, with UW-Madison's patent office announcing a new contract with a European biotechnology firm.

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Judge denies release of Zimmermann 911 call sought by media outlets

By Abby Sears and Sam Morgan | Jan. 15, 2009

Although Brittany Zimmermann's 911 call will remain secret, the recording of her fianc Ã©'s call after discovering her body was released Jan. 9.

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Doyle still silent on re-election, possible opponents surface

By Hannah Furfaro | Jan. 15, 2009

Gov. Jim Doyle has yet to announce if he will run in the 2010 gubernatorial race, but current fundraising trends indicate he could pursue a third term.

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Marino killer commits suicide

By Abby Sears | Jan. 15, 2009

Wisconsin Department of Corrections officials said 20-year-old Adam Peterson died after hanging himself from his prison bunk bed Jan. 10.

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UW Hospital considers new second-trimester abortion clinic

By Alyssa Connolly | Jan. 15, 2009

The Alliance Defense Fund said if the UW Hospital and Meriter Hospital open a second-trimester abortion clinic, employees could feel compelled to practice activities that go against their religious rights.

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Former provost to return as faculty member in College of Engineering

By Melanie Teachout | Jan. 15, 2009

Former UW-Madison provost Pat Farrell will return to the College of Engineering, where he will be a professor.