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For Immediate Release
Februrary 24, 2000            

Appleton Lawmaker Discusses State Budget at Lawrence University 

     APPLETON, WIS. -- State Representative Steve Wieckert will address
the current Wisconsin state budget as well as otherpending issues before
the legislature and conduct a question-and-answer session in an open
forum Monday, February 28 at Lawrence University.  
     Wieckert, who represents the city of Appleton in the state
Assembly, will meet with constituents at 7 p.m. in Lawrence's Main Hall,
Room 109.  Sponsored by Lawrence's College Republicans, the event is
free and open to the public.