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bigeducationape.blogspot.com - Big Education Ape: Ed News NowBig Education Ape: Ed News Now as shared by 6 people on Coopmike48’s Twitter listNext update in about 11 hoursSee all articlesHEADLINESEDUCATIONPOLITICSLIVINGSTORIESAR...


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democurmudgeon.blogspot.com - As I've mentioned a number of times before, TPM has done an amazing job covering the Wisconsin protests and political scene, and continues to do so with the article below. Uppidy Wisconsin ups the ...


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bigeducationape.blogspot.com - Activities | Support Our Union | Legislative Resources | Issues & Advocacy | Wisconsin Education Association CouncilKeep raising your voice!ANOTHER LARGE RALLY PLANNEDFOR SATURDAY, MARCH 12AT THE S...


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tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com - Wisconsin state Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald (R) expressed his frustration with the state's recall laws, during a press conference on Tuesday.Fitzgerald's off-the-cuff comments sounded l...


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bigeducationape.blogspot.com - News & Publications | Wisconsin Education Association Council > Statement from WEAC President Mary Bell on Senate voteStatement from WEAC President Mary Bell on Senate votePosted: 3/9/2011 7:37:36 ...


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jsonline.com - March 8, 2011 9:57 p.m. | At age 90, retired teacher Margret Klessig had to be one of the oldest demonstrators at the Capitol in the fight over the state budget. But it would be tough to top her la...


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host.madison.com - The 14 Wisconsin Democratic senators who fled the state nearly three weeks ago now face $100 fines for each session day they miss. Republicans in the Senate approved resolutions starting the fines ...


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democurmudgeon.blogspot.com - Here's the report as seen on WKOW27 News:


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democurmudgeon.blogspot.com - Sec. of Ag. Trade and Consumer Protection Ben Brancel has an interesting view of the crowds of families, workers, police and firemen who showed up at the Capitol to protest. WKOW 27 News:Brancel: "...


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addictinginfo.org - What needs to happen for some Americans to understand that they are being bought and sold by big business?


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millermps.wordpress.com - By Patrick Marley of the Journal Sentinel Updated: March 9, 2011 Madison — The Senate – without Democrats present – abruptly voted Wednesday to eliminate almost all collective bargaining for most p...


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huffingtonpost.com - WASHINGTON -- Union officials in Wisconsin are accusing Gov. Scott Walker of selectively leaking emails in an effort to come off as more compromising than he has been in the debate over his sharply...


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defendwisconsin.org - Republicans continue to wish they could have it both ways. They say they are limiting collective bargaining for the economy, but now may be stripping it from other fiscal matters to move it toward ...


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solidaritywisconsin.com - After confirming on Fox News that the whole budget repair bill is about making it difficult for Democrats to win in Wisconsin from now on, the GOP in Wisconsin is planning on removing bargaining ri...


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dissidentvoice.org - We can’t look for saviors on high to get us out of this mess. We have to do it ourselves. - Anthony Arnove and Tariq Ali, October 20, 2006 “Obama Sits Out State Fights” One of the neat things about...


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politico.com - In Wisconsin and other battleground states, there is a fight taking place about the future of our society. It is a fight about democracy, fairness and common sense. It is not a fight about collecti...


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defendwisconsin.org - – March 8, 2011Posted in: Announcements Senator Jauch wrote in a letter today: Since Governor Walker introduced this legislation, I have talked with Republican lawmakers and former Thompson Cabinet...


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news.firedoglake.com - This is quite a power play by the Wisconsin Republicans. Despite all the public opinion against them, despite weeks of protests, they have apparently decided to end the political careers of most of...


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schooltechconnect.com - There are daily staging areas listed for the organized recall canvassing. Canvassing is easy. You get a list, go to the addresses, and you knock on the door, and ask a few questions. The hardest pa...


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defendwisconsin.org - Earlier today, faculty at the University of Wisconsin-Stout voted 196-31 of a unit of 283 in favor of union representation through AFT-Wisconsin, a statewide labor federation affiliated with the Am...


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defendwisconsin.org - – March 9, 2011Posted in: Announcements, Uncategorized Moments after convening a conference committee announced this afternoon, the WI Senate passed an amended version of the budget repair bill. Se...


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jsonline.com - March 8, 2011 | My respect goes out to those who toiled so hard in Milwaukee to give low-income students access to better schools through vouchers. Your hearts were pure and your motives noble when...


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defendwisconsin.org - The crowds are angry, the polls unfavorable, but Gov. Scott Walker has so far refused to compromise on key pieces of his controversial budget repair bill. Such resolve would be impressive in a poli...


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preaprez.wordpress.com - There will be plenty to write about in the coming days. But the Wisconsin GOP bullshit that was shoveled tonight when they split the bill and passed the anti-union legislation tore away any pretens...


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defendwisconsin.org - The state Capitol is returning to a semblance of normalcy now that hundreds of protest signs have been removed and rules that went by the wayside during nearly three weeks of protests will once aga...


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jsonline.com - March 9, 2011 7:30 p.m. | Madison — Demonstrators crowded the Capitol in a wild scene after senators passed a budget-repair bill in a hastily called meeting Wednesday night that outraged protesters...


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defendwisconsin.org - Gov. Scott Walker has offered to remove limits on wage negotiations and keep some other collective bargaining rights for public employees, according to e-mails his office exchanged with one of the ...


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wisdems.org - March 05, 2011 Citizens from around the state have taken the first steps by filing recall papers against key Republican Senators who stood with Scott Walker and pushed his partisan power grab that ...


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bigeducationape.blogspot.com - Tractor Rally At Wisconsin Capitol Saturday, March 12th At Noon « CAFFEINATED POLITICSTractor Rally At Wisconsin Capitol Saturday, March 12th At NoonMARCH 7, 2011tags: Scott Walker, Union busting, ...


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tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com - The special conference committee in Wisconsin --Â convened in order to strip out the fiscal elements of Gov. Scott Walker's budget repair bill, in order to pass the anti-public employee union propo...


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robertreich.org - The following was sent to me by someone in Madison, Wisconsin, who found it in the Capitol building last week. It was obviously written in a hurry, and it carries the label “first draft.”It’s emerg...


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budget.wispolitics.com - The state Senate quickly approved the amended budget repair bill this evening 18-1 moments after it was passed out of conference committee.The Senate offered no debate on the bill as Sen. Dale Schu...


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solidaritywisconsin.com - In an interview with Fox News’ Megyn Kelly moments ago, State Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald (R-WI), one of Walker’s closest allies in the legislature, confirmed the true political motive ...


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defendwisconsin.org - Senate Republicans Wednesday made good on their threat to sanction their missing Democratic colleagues, imposing a fine of $100 for each day of session they miss. Republicans initially intended to ...


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bigeducationape.blogspot.com - Americans Oppose Republican Attack on Unions in Poll - BloombergAmericans Oppose Republican Attack on Unions in PollBy William Selway - Mar 8, 2011 9:00 PM PTinShareMorePrintEmailOhio Governor John...


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bigeducationape.blogspot.com - Democurmudgeon: Shock Doctrine, Gov. Walker Style. Author Naomi Klein's message to Wisconsin.Shock Doctrine, Gov. Walker Style. Author Naomi Klein's message to Wisconsin.by DemocurmudgeonThere are ...


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bigeducationape.blogspot.com - We Party Patriots » Blog Archive » Woody Guthrie – “Union Burying Ground”Don't Drink the Tea. Think With the WE.Woody Guthrie – “Union Burying Ground” Wisconsin GOP just split the bill removing fin...


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bigeducationape.blogspot.com - wisaflcio on Mar 9, 2011WEAC president Mary Bell and AFSCME 24's Marty Beil address the anti-democratic steps taken by Scott Walker and Senate Republicans. Bell urges teachers to report to work tom...


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democurmudgeon.blogspot.com - Greta Van Susteren talked with State Sen. Leah Vukmir about her recent raucous Wauwatosa town hall meeting . Her partner at the meeting, Rep. James Sensenbrenner, shut it down abruptly after fed up...


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budget.wispolitics.com - One day short of the three-week anniversary of their departure, Senate Minority Leader Mark Miller said it's time for Dems to come home and take the fight over collective bargaining rights to the b...


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tweetdeck.com - Coopmike48FB RT: #WIUnion Know anyone in Madison? Tell them to get down to the Capitol now! Word on the ground is that Wisc. Republicans will split collective bargaining from the budget and vote on...


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bigeducationape.blogspot.com - News | www.kochwatch.orgNewsMarch 8, 2011- Talking Points Memo: Déjà Vu All Over Again: Wis. GOPers Face...Loud Town Halls!March 8, 2011- Talking Points Memo: Walker: 'My Guess' Is Dems Had Phone C...


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weac.org - All news Posted: 3/9/2011 7:37:36 PM Tonight, Senate and Assembly Republicans pushed forward an extreme power grab with an unconscionable maneuver that split collective bargaining off from the fisc...


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bigeducationape.blogspot.com - What makes a King out of a slave? Courage.What makes the flag on the mast to wave? Courage.What makes the elephant charge his tusk in the misty mist or the dusky dusk?What makes the muskrat guard h...


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kochwatch.org - You are hereCapitol fills after Senate vote


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bigeducationape.blogspot.com - Senate Approves Amended Budget Repair Bill | Defend WisconsinSenate Approves Amended Budget Repair Bill– MARCH 9, 2011POSTED IN: ANNOUNCEMENTS, UNCATEGORIZEDMoments after convening a conference com...


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defendwisconsin.org - With more than 9,600 followers by Wednesday afternoon, Hokin’s Facebook page, titled “Boycott Scott Walker Contributors,” is a central clearinghouse for information feeding this next wave of opposi...


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democurmudgeon.blogspot.com - I suppose these protesters were also bused in from out of state? Postcrescent: There's a new twist for protesters entering their fourth week of a challenge to Gov. Scott Walker's efforts to weaken ...


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campusprogress.org - The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), a conservative organization linked to corporate and right-wing donors, including the billionaire Koch brothers, has drafted and distributed model l...


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bigeducationape.blogspot.com - Wis. Gov. Walker's Rapidly Sinking Ship Takes on More Water | AFL-CIO NOW BLOGWis. Gov. Walker’s Rapidly Sinking Ship Takes on More Water by Tula Connell, Mar 8, 2011714Share This from AFL-CIO Pol...


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wiafscme.org - Check this list for activities in your community Wisconsin Statewide Events List (updated 9 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 22) State Capitol Wednesday No formal schedule, but constant activities inside Ca...


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solidaritywisconsin.com - Apparently illegal meeting passes non-fiscal parts of budget repair bill through senate This is a fluid story at the moment. The GOP-controlled legislature held a very short-notice meeting at 6 PM...


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