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2011-02-23 Economy

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The stalemate in Wisconsin over Republican Gov. Scott Walker's proposed changes in union benefits and privileges is likely to end late this week. The budget bill that includes the union provisions also includes $165 million in refinancing of state bonds that must be passed by Friday in order to make sure Wisconsin can pay its bills.

Last night Mr. Walker told reporters that if the budget bill isn't law by Friday he will have to lay off 1,500 state workers. He plans to give a televised address to Wisconsiners at 6 p.m. today.

Posted by g(r)omgoru 2011-02-23 02:07|| || Front Page|| [11130 views ] Top

#1 WISCONSIN (WAOW) -- The 14 Wisconsin senators who left the state to prevent a vote on the Governor's bill remain in hiding Tuesday. Some say they've received threats, [at least 8] others are the focus of recall efforts...We also asked Sen. Holperin who is footing the bill for the democrats extended stay out of state. He said each Senator is paying his or her own food, lodging, and mileage. He insists none of it is coming from the taxpayers.
I wish the reporter had asked the senator if he is continuing to accept the pay & benefits of the office he is refusing to fill.

Posted by Anguper Hupomosing9418 2011-02-23 04:55|| 2011-02-23 04:55|| Front Page Top

#2 Of course, if it's coming from their paycheck as a state senator, it's coming from the taxpayers. If it's private money, why do they need a paycheck from the state at all? I'll bet a TON of the cash is coming from unions. If it is, I'd have the governor cut an executive order terminating ALL government "unions" IMMEDIATELY.

Posted by Old Patriot 2011-02-23 18:31|| 2011-02-23 18:31|| Front Page Top

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