Where are they now? Steve Gunderson

Former Badger Congressman Steve Gunderson has largely dropped out of sight in the news media, but an item in the Oshkosh Northwestern says he'll be in the state next week to talk about jobs and the changing economy.

Gunderson, a former state legislator who served 16 years in Congress from the 3rd District in western Wisconsin, heads the DC office of the Greystone Group, a consulting firm which also has offices in Chicago and Grand Rapids (!). Gunderson is the co-author of a book, "The Jobs Revolution: Changing How America Works," which also offers some thoughts on the Social Security solvency issue.

Gunderson, who acknowledged while serving in the House that he was gay, co-authored a 1996 book, "House and Home," telling his story. It's apparently out of print but still available on Amazon, starting at a bargain $1.45 for a used copy.