Take, for example, the Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, who ante upped big for the fight in Wisconsin.

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The 2012 award went to the Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation for its tireless commitment to freedom and the American experiment.

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Grebe now serves as the CEO for the uber-conservative Bradley Foundation and has previously served as Chairman of the Greater Milwaukee Committee, both clients of the Foley law firm.

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The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation was honored with the Terry Elkes Sacred Honor Award in recognition of its visionary and generous philanthropy in the service of national security.

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And, as luck would have it, the CEO of the Bradley Foundation happens to have served as Chairman of the Walker For Governor effort and also oversaw the Walker transition team.

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"This happens every couple of years, " said Bradley Kuhn , president of the Free Software Foundation.

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