http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/caw-dead-heat-s5.jpgMILWAUKEE - We discuss the latest Marquette poll showing Mary Burke and Scott Walker are in a virtual tie. We evaluate the big blow up over Gov. Walker's campaign attacks on TrekBicycle, and what it means for the race.

Nicole Safar from Planned Parenthood Advocates of WI joins us to talk about Gov. Walker'sshocking decision to stop enforcing Wisconsin’s birth control coverage equity law,which ensures birth control coverage at parity with other prescription drugs. In addition, wetalk about two contradictory federal appeals courts rulings on the Affordable Care Actsubsidies to health consumers, Paul Ryan's new poverty plan, and the minimum wage. Finallywe weigh in on the the wacky 6th Congressional District GOP primary, where all the candidatessupport nutty ideas right-wing fantasies such as the impeachment of President Obama.

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Links:

• MU Law Poll
• Walker takes risk with attack on respected Trek
• PPAWI: Walker Administration Unilaterally Ends Enforcement of Wisconsin Birth Control Law in Latest Effort to Restrict Women’s Access to Essential Health Care
• Obama administration says health subsidies will continue after rulings
• Rep. Ron Kind Renews Call for Governor Walker to Create a State-Run Health Care Exchange
• Republican Paul Ryan to renew U.S. poverty debate with grant plan
• Milwaukee Common Council adopted an ordinance establishing a minimum hourly wage of $10.10 for all city employees and employees paid under city service contracts
• States That Raised Minimum Wage See Faster Job Growth, Report Says
• Republicans in eastern Wisconsin Congressional race open to impeaching Obama

Citizen Action of Wisconsin in the news:

• Wisconsin Public Radio (July 22, 2014) Wisconsin Health Care Subsidies in Jeopardy
• Wisconsin State Journal (July 22, 2014) Obama administration says health subsidies will continue after rulings
• Wisconsin Radio Network (July 22, 2014) Court rulings cause confusion on ObamaCare subsidies
• Green Bay Press Gazette (July 22, 2014) Federal courts split on health insurance subsidies
• Wausau Daily Herald (July 18, 2014) Walker plan is driving up health costs: column
• Channel 3000 (July 18, 2014) Referendum asks about Badger Care funding