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'Where Are the Jobs?' Protestors Ask Rep. Ryan

Wisconsin Jobs Now and supporters have been protesting Paul Ryan's Racine and Kenosha Offices the past several days in hopes to gain a meeting with the Congressman.

At the Racine and Kenosha offices of Congressman Paul Ryan, things were a little louder and busier than usual on Aug 24. Wisconsin Jobs Now is an coalition of local groups, faith organizations and neighborhood associations that want to bring jobs to Wisconsin. With megaphones and signs, group members gathered outside Ryan's Racine office today. “I have seen what good people and persistence can do,” said Diana Valencia, a member of the group. “The sudden drastic cuts have been such a blow to us. We need living wage jobs for citizens and we need training and education so we have people to fill those positions.” Valencia is the Recruitment Coordinator for the GED/HSED Program with the City of Racine's Park and Recreation Department, which …

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