Ellefson

In mid-March, Mr. Duffy was one of seven Republicans who opposed eliminating federal funding for National Public Radio, bringing him an angry call from Meg Ellefson, a stay-at-home mom who is a tea-party organizer in the district's largest city, Wausau.

Debt Debate Puts GOP Freshmen in Fix Naftali Bendavid 2011

In mid-March, Mr. Duffy was one of seven Republicans who opposed eliminating federal funding for National Public Radio, bringing him an angry call from Meg Ellefson, a stay-at-home mom who is a tea-party organizer in the district's largest city, Wausau.

Debt Debate Puts GOP Freshmen in Fix Naftali Bendavid 2011

Ms. Ellefson talks to Mr. Duffy every week to push in the other direction.

Debt Debate Puts GOP Freshmen in Fix Naftali Bendavid 2011

Ms. Ellefson talks to Mr. Duffy every week to push in the other direction.

Debt Debate Puts GOP Freshmen in Fix Naftali Bendavid 2011

Mr. Duffy says he told Ms. Ellefson his sparsely populated district is home to small NPR stations that are an important source of news for many residents.

Debt Debate Puts GOP Freshmen in Fix Naftali Bendavid 2011

Mr. Duffy says he told Ms. Ellefson his sparsely populated district is home to small NPR stations that are an important source of news for many residents.

Debt Debate Puts GOP Freshmen in Fix Naftali Bendavid 2011

Even in a non-traditional learning setting, Ellefson is a non-traditional student given his band has recorded albums with titles such as Killing Is My Business ...

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Shepherd of the Desert pastor Jon Bjorgaard asked Ellefson to start a contemporary worship service.

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Ellefson will tend to his studies during down time on the tour bus.

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"I came from a good family, not a broken home," said Ellefson, 47.

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