Monday, March 31, 2014

What Happens in Vegas, Doesn't Stay in Vegas: Scott Walker Disses His Own Guys

Governors Christie, Walker and Kasich woo billionaire Sheldon Adelson at Vegas event.(Washington Post, 3/29/2014)


Meet the so-called "CPA Caucus"

The Republican lawmakers – Reps. Chris Kapenga of Delafield, John Klenke of Green Bay, Dale Kooyenga of Brookfield and Howard Marklein of Spring Green – all certified public accountants at their “day jobs,” found something just didn’t add up in the system’s financials.

Actually, I think we can drop the quotations marks from "day jobs".

In marathon session, Assembly votes to curb early voting.  (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 3/21/2014)

Burning the midnight oil, part 1.   Also during the all-night session, lawmakers approved bills to crack down on so-called revenge porn, to put limits on asbestos lawsuits and to give a tax break for aircraft maintenance. 

Legislators advance anti-abortion license plate in bitter, late-night session.  (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 11/15/2013.)

Burning the midnight oil, part 2.  In a return to form, the state Assembly closed out its last regular session day of the year Friday in the wee hours.

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