AMERICA 250 | WISCONSIN ORIGINALS Wisconsin Originals: William Proxmire battled government waste From the America 250 series MITCHELL SCHMIDT Sep 27, 2026 Sep 27, 2026 Updated Sep 27, 2026 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation. k9C ^mkAm%96 D@? @7 2 H62=E9J A9JD:4:2? :? {2<6 u@C6DE[ x==:?@:D[ (:==:2> !C@I>:C6 >@G65 ?@CE9 E@ (:D4@?D:? :? E96 =2E6 `hc_D E@ AFCDF6 2 42C66C :? A@=:E:4D[ 2 >@G6 E92E AC@A6==65 9:> E@ E96 DE2E6 {68:D=2EFC6 2?5 =2E6C E@ 2 >@C6 E92? b_\J62C DEC6E49 C6AC6D6?E:?8 E96 DE2E6 :? 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