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Vance tries to win support for Trump's spending bill from Wisconsin's steelworkers

By Chuck Quirmbach
Published September 7, 2025 at 8:01 AM CDT

Vice President JD Vance hopes President Trump's mega spending bill is received favorably, especially in Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional district, which is a key race in next year's midterm elections.

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Chuck Quirmbach
Chuck Quirmbach joined WUWM in August, 2018, as Innovation Reporter, covering developments in science, health and business.