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Thompson’s Wisconsin Record Shows Some Flexibility

By Ruth Conniff ● Arts & Culture ● January 2, 2001

The Wisconsin governor was flexible for a political conservative, allowing contraception to be discussed along with abstinence-only education. However, he prevented efforts to determine results of his welfare initiatives. Second of a two-part series.

Bush Names Thompson to Post Key to Women’s Rights

By Ruth Conniff ● Politics ● January 1, 2001

The Wisconsin governor listens to and even works with some pro-choice forces. He’s credited with successfully ending welfare assistance for thousands of single mothers, while increasing spending on transportation and childcare. First of a two-part series.