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Justice Dept. IG reassures witnesses they can rebut Russia report

A forthcoming Justice Department inspector general's report into the FBI's handling of the Russia probe is already drawing criticism, weeks before its expected completion, amid concerns that witnesses wouldn't be given sufficient time to review the document before its release.

Agency's reluctance on records worries openness advocates

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Open records advocates say the Wisconsin Department of Health Services is wrong to keep secret the names of some people who publicly commented about a Gov. Scott Walker proposal to drug-test Medicaid applicants.The department says it has to withhold information to protect private health information as required by state and federal law.

Senate panel sets hearing on 7-day work week

Senate panel sets public hearing on 7-day work week bill

The state Senate's labor committee will take public comments this week on a Republican bill that would allow factory and retail employees to volunteer to work seven straight days without a day off.

Hovde says comment has been misinterpreted

Senate candidate said media should stop writing "sob stories"

 Republican U.S. Senate candidate Eric Hovde says he regrets comments he made last week in which he said the media should stop writing "sob stories" about food stamp recipients.

Hovde says comment has been misinterpreted

Senate candidate said media should stop writing "sob stories"

 Republican U.S. Senate candidate Eric Hovde says he regrets comments he made last week in which he said the media should stop writing "sob stories" about food stamp recipients.