CREW: Governor Scott Walker: Regarding Dispatching of Wisconsin State Patrol: 4/18/11 - Keith Gilkes (Part 1a)

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From: Schrimpf, Chris - GOV

Sent: Wednesday, February 23,2011 3:58 PM
To: Gilkes, Keith - GOV
Today, Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW), a non-partisan government
watchdog group, asked the Wisconsin Government Accountability Board to investigate whether
Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker violated state law by sending the Wisconsin State Patrol (WSP) to
the home of Democratic Senate Leader Matt Miller ...
"Governor Walker has many tools at his disposal to fight the state's public employees, but using
troopers to track down a political opponent crosses the line," said CREW Executive Director Melanie
Sloan. Sloan continued, "The governor's conduct is especially egregious in light of a Wisconsin law
specifically barrlnq troopers from taking part in any dispute between an employer and employee
over wages, hours, labor, or working conditions -- the subject of the governor's bill."
CREW also notes that it was Republican Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald who made the
initial request for the trooper's involvement, and that the Wisconsin State Patrol (WSP) happens to
be headed by Fitzgerald's father ... who became WSP's superintendent on the same day Walker
introduced his union-busting bill.
How handy.
Read CREW's letter to the Wisconsin Government Accountability Board here.
Chris Schrimpf
.Communications Director
Office ofthe Governor
Press Office: 608-267-7303
Email: chris.schrimpj@wisconsin.gov
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Sent: Wednesday, February 23,2011 5:10 PM
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23 February 2011
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. -- The Assembly could be in for another long night.
So far, the Assembly has worked through only a couple dozen amendments in the 30-plus
hours since the floor session began yesterday. Oems say they have a hundred more, and an
attempt between the GOP leaders and Oems to reach a compromise on an end time for the
session fizzled.
Republicans have successfully shelved each proposed Oem change, including one this
afternoon to wipe out a provision to sell state-run power plants in a no-bid process.
Oems tried to tie the provision to the Gov. Scott Walker's alleged links to the Koch brothers.
"Something doesn't smell right," Rep. Mark Pocan, D-Madison, said.
But Rep. Robin Vos.said if the Oems are going to make allegations, they should offer proof. He
pointed to a statement from Koch Industries earlier this week saying the corporation has no
.interest in acquiring state-owned power plants.
"There is no conspiracy," Vos, R-Rochester, said.
Follow developments in the Budget Blog:
http://budget.wispolitics.com/
-- Walker said today there is "absolutely nothing" to the suggestion he's proposing the
sale of state-owned power plants as payback to campaign contributors.
Questions about Walker's alleged ties to brothers David and Charles Koch intensified today
after the guv was recorded in a prank call speaking with someone he thought was David Koch.
Koch Industries, which has holdings in Wisconsin that include Georgia-Pacific paper mills in
Green Bay, donated $43,000 to Walker's campaign through its PAC, and some are now raising
questions if the energy company could benefit from a provision in the budqet repair bill
allowing the sale.of state-owned power plants without soliciting competitive bids.
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Walker told reporters the idea was originally proposed by his former Assembly GOP colleague
Mark Duff and promised an open process on any sale.
"We're only going to move forward on this if it's good for the taxpayer and good for the
ratepayers in the state," Walker said.
Koch Industries also issued a statement yesterday saying it had no interest in purchasing any
state-owned plans in Wisconsin. . .
See the Koch statement:

http://www.wispolitics.com/index.iml?Article=227813
-- The guv also addressed questions over the prank call.
On the recording, the guv can be heard saying he has considered bringing in agitators to rile
up protesters. But Walker said the tape clearly shows he rejected that option and said it was
one of many ideas that have been suggested to him by staff, lawmakers and residents around
the state.
"The thing I said are things I've said publicly all along," he said.
*Listen to the news conference:

http://www.wispolitics.comI1006/11.D23Walker.mp3
*Listen to Brett Hulsey's comments after he took over the guv's podium following Walker's
news conference: .
http://www.wispolitics.com/1006/110223Hulsey.mp3
See more on the prank call, including audio:
http://www.buffalobeast.com/?p=5045 •
-- Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald said today he's never discussed with the guv'
the possibility of trying to dupe Oems to return to the Capitol under the guise of
negotiations. .
During a prank call with someone posing to be conservative businessman David Koch, Walker
says he thought about trying to trick Senate Oems to return to the Capitol. He also said he
considered planting agitators among protesters in the Capitol to stir up trouble.
"I've never spoken with the governor about that," Fitzgerald told reporters today when asked
about reports on the call.
-- Fitzgerald, R-Juneau, also dismissed a proposal from Sen. Dale Schultz to amend the
guv's budget repair bill to sunset some provisions as nothing more than political cover
. for back home. . .
Fitzgerald said Schultz, R-Richland Center, wasn't necessarily being disingenuous. But he
suggested some times conversations people have in the caucus are different from those they
have with people in the district.
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"He's in a tough spot," Fitzgerald said.
Fitzgerald acknowledged some members would like another option than what's before them.
But he insisted they were "rock solid" in their support for the bill and said he expected Schultz
would join his Republican colleagues in voting for passage when the bill comes to a final vote.
The GOP controls the chamber, 19-14, so Schultz and two other Republicans would have to
join Dems in a compromise vote.
Listen to Fitzgerald's Q&A:

http://www.wispolitics.com/1006/110223SFitzgerald.mp3
-- The Senate quickly finished its calendar today, voting 19-0 to repeal requirements that
law enforcement collect racial data from traffic stops and unanimously supporting a
resolution praising the Wisconsin Badgers football team.
-- Fitzgerald announced this afternoon that Senate Republicans will no-longer recognize
absent Oems who call in to participate in committee hearings.
Fitzgerald made the announcement after Senate Org approved scheduling voter ID for a vote
tomorrow and dipped the bill in Finance.
See a memo Sen. Jon Erpenbach requested on the fiscal impact of the amended voter 10 bill:
http://www.wispolitics.com/1006/2011 02 22 Erpenbach.pdf
-- Republicans continue to push ahead. with other items on. their agenda.·
The Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules has scheduled an exec session
Tuesday on the wind farm siting rules.
. See the hearing notice:

httlUfcommitteeschepule.le,gis.state.wi. us/files/H~aringNotices/11-03-01-1 030-2011 JAOM.:
15196.html
-- The Joint Committee on Legislative Organization chairs have sent a ballot to

members asking them to sign off on a policy that would prohibit anyone other than
legislators or their staff from being in a legislative office or hearing room between the
hours of 6 p.m, and 8 a.m.
Assembly Minority Leader Peter Barca, a member of the committee, brought the ballot up on
the floor of the Assembly and asked the GOP leadership Why it's being proposed. There hadn't
yet been an answer to his question. It would take effect Feb. 26.
-- A D.C.-based watchdog group has requested that the Government Accountability

Board investigate whether Walker broke state laws by sending state troopers to look for
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absent Democratic senators.
Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington says Wisconsin law prohibits "troopers
from taking part in any dispute between an employer and employee over wages, hours, labor,
or working conditions -- the subject of the governor's bill."
The group also referenced.the.recent appointment of Stephen Fitzgerald, the father.of GOP
. legislative leaders Scott Fitzgerald and Jeff Fitzgerald, to head the Wisconsin State Patrol.
"Superintendent Fitzgerald should be devoting his time to the WSP's stated mission enforcing
traffic laws, helping motorists in need, inspecting trucks, school buses and ambulances and
assisting local law enforcement agencies with natural disasters and civil disturbances, not
illegally. intervening..indisputes at.his.son's behest," said CREW Executive Director Melanie
Sloan in a statement. "Would Sen. Fitzgerald have had the nerve to suggest the WSP get
a
involved if his father wasn't running the agency? And wouldn't more independent
superintendent have refused the request?" .'
See the press release:

NtR:llbit.ly/fcyjxE
-- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee announced today it's targeting

GOP U.S. Reps. Sean Duffy, Reid Ribble and Paul Ryan for backing education cuts to
support subsidies for oil companies.
The efforts includes robocalls,Web ads and e-mails, the Dem group said.
See DC Wrap for the text of the call targeting Duffy:

httR:lldc.wispolitics.coml
-- Sen. Glenn Grothman is circulating three bills among his colleagues.
Among the West Bend Republican's proposals: repeal last session's employment
discrimination legislation, change the membership of technical college system boards and
allow certain retailers to sell beer and liquor beginning at 6 a.m.
See more below.
From WisBusiness.com ...
--Gov. Scott Walker and Congo Paul Ryan received a warm reception at today's Business
Day in Madison event at the Monona Terrace convention center.
In his speech, Walker touted the budget repair bill measure that allows union members to
withhold dues.
The guv said "we give them the true freedom of choice ... to decide whether or not they want
those union dues automatically deducted from their payroll, which in many cases is up to a
$1,000 a year, that instead they can keep in their pockets."
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See a report and video of Walker in the Budget Blog, timed at 1:58 p.m.
http://budgel.wispolitics.com/
-- Rep. Paul Ryan drew cheers from a crowd of nearly 1,000 attendees of the WMC's
... Business Day in Madison when.he.asserted that "the path to prosperity is through
entrepreneurship" and warned that government spending must be brought under
control and regulations reduced to "release the entrepreneur to be the entrepreneur."
Ryan also knocked Oem state senators who fled the state to stall a vote on the guv's budget
repair bill.
"I didn't like cap and trade; I didn't like Obama care, I didn't like the stimulus, but I didn't walk
out," he said. "We stayed and did our jobs."
See more in tomorrow's WisBusiness.com.
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OTHER HEADLINES
WISN: Walker victim of prank phone call

http://www.wisn.com/news/26966680/detail.html
WISN: State Senate votes to repeal racial profiling law

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4/12/2011
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Channel 3000: Local officials organize against governor's bill

http://www.channeI3000.com/politics/2696S247/detail.htrnl
AP: Indiana deputy AG 'no longer employed' after urging cops to shoot Wisconsin protesters
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AP: Governor sets special Assembly election for May 3

http://host.madison.com/news/state and regional/article 2094b4fb-cf32-5967-b2cd-
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AP: Feingold to get honorary degree from Wis. college

http://host.madison.comlnews/state. and regional/article S064b3f2-5f53--5cOSrb9ff-
404a123Sdc9a.html
CNN: Fiscal discipline or the end of unions?

http://www.cnn.com/2011/POLITICS/02/23/unions.future/index.html
CNN:Obama drops defense of law against gay marriage

http://www.cnn.com/2011/POLITICS/02/23/obama.gay.marriCl.ge/index.html
CNN: Obama will speak on Libya .-

http://www.cnn.com/2011/POLITICS/02/23/obama.libya/index.html
THURSDAY'S CALENDAR
http://www.wispolitics;comlindex:iml-fCoFlteFlt=22&cal-·mEmth=2&cakyear=·20·14&clay· start=23
Business Events
-- S a.m. -- MOSES 22nd annual Organic Farming Conference, La Crosse Center, 300
Harborview Plaza, La Crosse
http://www.mosesorganic.org/conference.html
.; 9 a.m. -- DBA Expansion Symposium, Lambeau Field, Green Bay

.http://VI{WW.widba.com/2011 Exp S¥rnp Brochure.pgf
-- 11:30 a.m. ., The Business Council: Strategic Partnership Luncheon, Italian Community
Center, 631 E. Chicago St., Milwaukee
http://www. mmac.org//index.php?src=events&srctype=detail&category=Ann ual&refno= 1S1
-- 7 p.m. -- UW Energy Institute presents 'Beyond the Climate Wars,' Fluno Center, Howard
Auditorium, 601 University Ave., Madison -
http://www.energy.wisc.edul?p=3521
Other
-- S:30 a.m. -- Evidence-Based Health Policy Project Breakfast Briefing, Edgewater Hotel,
Madison
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-- 10 a.m. -- Save BadgerCare Coalition, Medicaid Matters Alliance press conference Penfield
Children's Center, 833 N. 26th St., Milwaukee
http://wispolitics.com/1006/110222 MA Matters.pdf
-- 10:30 a.m. -- Public Service Commission Flambeau River Conference Room, 610 N.
Whitney Way, Madison
http://wispolitics.com/.1006/t10224psc.ag.pdf
-- 2 p.m. -- PSC telephone hearing, Washburn City Hall, 119 W. Washington Ave., Washburn
http://wispolitics.com/index.iml?Article=227490
,B.ILLSCIRCULAIING"
Sen. Grothman, LRB 029411, to require technical college district boards to be comprised of six
business persons, one school district administrator, one elected state or local official and one
additional member
Sen. Grothrnan, LRB 0322, to repeal 2009 Act 20 regarding employment discrimination
Sen. Grothman, LRB 1044/1, to change the morning closing hours for Class "A" and "Class A"
retailers from 8 a.m. to sa.m.
Serio Moulton, LRB 1307/1, to streamline regulations for architects, builders, designers, code
officials and other membersofthe construction industry,
Sen. Grothman, LRB 0555/t, to make-parking on-the-Capitol-Square available-to-the public

after 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. work hours
Rep. Pridemore, LRB 1116/1, to clarify the language forfailuretoyield,trafficviolations
Sen. Darling and Rep. Kestell, LRB 100711, to prohibit Milwaukee Public Schools from
imposing residency requirements on teachers
Sen. Wirch, LRB 0473, to allow the public sale of the executive residence
B.ILLS INTRODUCED
AB 25, relating to: increasing the credit amount and allowing the transfer of the angel
investment tax credit. Referred to Committee on Jobs, Economy and Small Business.
AB 26, relating to: the use of race-based nicknames, logos, mascots, and team names by
school boards. Referred to Committee on Homeland Security and State Affairs.
AB 27, relating to: requiring political subdivisions to pay health insurance premiums for
survivors of a law enforcement officer who dies, or has died, in the line of duty. Referred to
Committee on Urban and Local Affairs.
AB 28, relating to: reporting of information by nonresident registrants under the campaign
finance law. Referred to Committee on Election and Campaign Reform.
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AB 29, relating to: collective bargaining unit assignments under the State Employment Labor
Relations Act. Referred to Committee on Labor and Workforce Development.
AJR 13, relating to: commending law enforcement officials for keeping order at the capitol.
AR30,~relating to: deleqation.by a parent, guardian, or legal custodian of a child of powers

regarding the care and custody of the child by a power of attorney. Referred to Committee on
Children and Families.
AB 31, relating to: allowing retailers the ability to offer discounts equal to the state and local
sales taxes. Referred to Committee on Homeland Security and State Affairs.
SB 21, relating to: authorizing the town of Brookfield in Waukesha County to create a tax
incremental district for a retail project. Referred to Committee on Economic Development and
Veterans and Military Affairs.
SB 22, relating to: creating a Charter School Authorizing Board. Referred to Committee on
Education.
SB 23, relating to: preemption of city, village, town, or county ordinances requiring employers
to provide employees with leave from employment to deal with family, medical, or health
issues. Referred to Committee on Labor, Public Safety, and Urban Affairs.
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'S'ubject: (WisP6lilics)AdVisory -- Walker defends comments in prank call -- 23 Feb. 2011
WisPolitics Advisory
23 Feb. 2011
From WisPo/itics.com ...
-- Governor Scott Walker today defended his comments during 'a prank call suggesting
he had considered bringing in agitators and tricking Senate Democrats into coming
back to the Capitol.
Walker insisted that the recording of the call made clear he had rejected any suggestions of
bringing in plants to incite protesters. He also said there is nothing dishonest in his attempts to
bring Oems back to the Senate following their boycott of the budget repair bill vote, adding
there's nothing he has said in private that he hasn't discussed in public.
Walker also for the first time said his austerity measures of public employees would save local
governments more money than he plans to cut in his state budget, which is scheduled be
'introduced next week. Walker pegged those savings to locals at $1.44 billion and another $300
million for the state.
Walker's press conference took an odd twist when state Rep. Brett Hulsey, O-Madison, took
the podium after the guv ended his news conference to address the throng of reporters that
had gathered. Walker's staff opened the conference room doors to allow the noise of
protesters into the room, partially drowning out Hulsey as he declared that the governor was
acting "as a dictator."
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From: GOV Press

Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2011 10:26 AM
To: GOV Press
Subject: February 23, 2011
February 23, 2011

For Immediate Release
Contact: Cullen Werwie, 608-267-7303
Governor Walker's Budget Repair Bill Would Save local Governments Over
$700 Million Every Year
Madison - Governor Scott Walker announced today that his budget repair bill would save local
governments and school districts at least $724 million dollars annually ($1.44 billion over the
biennium).
"Our budget repair bill will save local governments and school districts hundreds of millions of dollars
enabling them to maintain services even as the state grapples with a $3.6 billion deficit," said Governor
Scott Walker. "These savings, in addition to the savings that local governments can realize through
collective bargaining reform, are a vital part of our budget repair bill. The Senate Democrats need to
come do their jobs so we can lock in savings at the local level.and avoid thousands of layoffs."
Under the Governor's budget repair bill, school districts would save $488 million ($976 million over the
biennium). Municipalitieswouldsave'$9Rmillion ($196 million. over- the.blennlumj-Countles.would
save $64million ($128 million over the biennium). Technical colleges would save $58 million ($116
million over the biennium). Special districts would save $15.5 million ($31 million over the biennium).
On top of these savings reforming collective bargaining would allow governments to realize additional
savings. For example, currently many school districts participate in WEA trust because WEAC
collectively bargains to get as many school districts across the state to participate in this union run
health insurance plan as possible. Union leadership benefits from members participating in this plan.
If school districts enrolled in the state employee healthplan;itwould save school districts upto $68
million per year.
In Milwaukee County alone, because the union collectively bargained for paid time off, fourteen
employees receive salary and benefits for doing union business. Ofthe fourteen" three are on full-time
release for union business. Milwaukee County spent over $170,000 in salary alone for these
employees to only participate in union activities such as collective bargaining. The budget repair bill
reforms would help counties, like Milwaukee County, save on these costs.
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From: Evenson, Tom - GOV

To: GOV DL All Staff
SUbject: Morning News Update for 02.23.n
Office of Governor Scott Walker - Morning News Update for February 23,2011
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News Summary:
• Video: Gov.Walkerspeaks to.taxpayersaboutthe.budget repair bill in his first fireside.chatlast evening.

• Assembly Democrats hold filibuster overnight, call Governor's fireside chat "The King's Speech."
• Senate Democrats say they've "given up on the governor" - now targeting moderate Republican senators to
switch their votes.
• Senate Republicans are attempting to lure Dems back by holding paychecks in Madison, bringing Voter ID
to the floor.
• Fmr. Gov.Tommy Thompson praises the Governor in an interview with Politico.
Governor Walker - Television Clips for Feb 22
Wisconsin's Front Pages: .
Appleton Post-Crescent
Ban Claire Leader-Telegram
Green Bay Press Gazette.
La Crosse Tribune
Manitowoc Herald Tim.~s Reporte:t: .
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Oshkosh Northwestern
Racine Journal Times
Sheboygan Press
Stevens Point Journal
Wisconsin State Journal
Nation/World
Back my union rights bill by Friday or 1,500 public workers wiUlose their jobs, warns Wisconsin's
governor
Daily Mail- United Kingdom
Gov. Scott Walker said up to 1,500 workers could lose their jobs by July, but failed to say which workers would be
targeted. The warning came as protests over union rights bills blew up in Indiana and Ohio.
Class war in Wisconsin

The Guardian - United Kingdom
The unions have taken a heroic stand against Governor Scott Walker. But if internal rifts are not solved, it could
be labour's last.
jlanIe of Madison tests US stomach for lonK~trJ!ggl~

Financial Times - United Kingdom
Wisconsin's elegant State Capitol building in Madison resembles a college dormitory.
Thompson praises Walker, remains silent on labor law

Politico
Wisconsin Governor Tommy Thompson was, in his way, the Scott Walker of the late 1980s and early 1990s, one of
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a cadre of young Republican governors who overturned a longstanding status quo and whose policy innovations -- .
welfare reform first of all v- transformed the nation. .
Wisconsin Democratic Senators Have 'Pretty Much Given Up On The Governor'

Huffington Post
"We had a Senate Democratic caucus last night, and we've pretty much given up on the governor," said state Sen.
Jim Halperin CD). "I think this is a governor who is a very stubborn individual and maybe does not understand
fully the collateral consequences of his stubbornness. So we've decided to refocus on the people we believe may be
flexible to some degree,and that's Senate Republicans. A lot of those Senate Republicans have been around a long
time, and I think understand the gravity of eliminating rights from people."
The Means of Coercion

Wall Street Journal
The privileged are revolting in Wisconsin.
. '(Video) Wis. governor refuses to give in to l!rotests

USA Today ,
MADISON, Wis. - Huge crowds gathered at the Capitol for an eighth day Tuesday to protest Republican Gov.
Scott Walker's plan to cut union benefits and end most public workers' collective bargaining rights as the state
Assembly debated the bill and Senate Democrats stayed in exile.
Our view: In Wisconsin budget battle. bad behavior all around

Editorial - USA Today
In Wisconsin, today's Ground Zero for state budget battles, it is not hard to see bad behavior all around. Teachers
are playing hooky to protest Gov. Scott Walker's plan to trim their benefits and clip back the power of their union.
Democratic lawmakers are hiding out in Illinois to prevent a GOP majority from working its will. And Walker, a
newly elected Republican, has chosen this moment of fiscal crisis to pursue questionable tax cuts and a risky
attack on collective bargaining. '
Wisconsin Rel!ublicans Try to Lure Back Denis bY: MovingJ::ontroversial Voter ID Bill
Fox Netus .
Wisconsin Republicans are trying to lure Senate Democrats backtothe state capital by moving ahead with a
controversial bill that would require voters to show photo ID before casting a ballot,
Wisconsin governor signs bill to make tax hike votes tougher

Reuters
The measure, which was proposed by the Republican governor, requires a two-thirds majority vote in the Senate
and Assembly to raise income, sales or franchise tax rates instead of a simple majority vote.
Bob McDonnell: I stand with Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker

CBS News
"We made tough choices, what I think the president failed to do this time," McDonnell said. "That's what Scott
Walker and, many other governors, Republican and Democrat, are doing is to say we can't afford to do things the
saine way."
Union Leader Minces No Words When Labor Issues Are at Stake

New York Times
MADISON, Wis. - Asexecutive director of the main union of Wisconsin state employees, Marty Beil is at the
vortex of the hurricane here - and that makes some union members gulp.
Wisconsin Power Play

by Paul Krugman - New York Times
So it's not about the budget; it's about the power.
It's Crunch Time for Organized Labor

Wall Street Journal
Labor unions are facing the most direct challenge to their political and financial clout since Ronald Reagan broke
the air-traffic controllers union 30 years ago.
Inside Cal!itoI. Wisconsin l!rotesters create a city
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Associated Press - Reuters

For more than a week now, several hundred protesters have spent the night sleeping inside the Capitol building, a
vigil that has turned the rotunda into an indoor campground.
What Wi"J;.onsin U!ls Wrollght: Labos Ull~st Spreads

TIME Magazine
As demonstrations in Wisconsin over Governor Scott Walker's efforts to limit collective bargaining for many state
employees entered a second week and national media swarmed Madison, similar protests swelled in state capitals
across the nation.
Wis. Democratic senators still hiding out despite threat of recalls, having paychecks withheld
Associated Press - Minneapolis Star Tribune
MILWAUKEE- Wisconsin state Sen. Chris Larson packed just his toothbrush and one extra shirt as he and 13
fellow Democrats fled the state to avoid near certain passage of the Republican governor's contentious plan to
strip government workers of their collective bargaining rights.
<Video) Wisconsin Democrats stage overnight filibuster

Associated Press - MSNBC
MADISON, Wis. - Democrats kept the Wisconsin Assembly up overnight with a droning filibuster in another
desperate attempt to block the Republican governor's bold plan to strip public sector workers of nearly all of their
bargaining rights. .
Making sense ofWisconsin's union showdown

Steven Pearlstein - Washington Post
A dirty little secret about column writers is that we each have a handful of road-tested templates that we use all
too frequently to make sense of something that has happened and demands our wise opinionation.
Union battles in 3 states escalate

LA Times
Democrats in Indiana's House flee to block anti-union legislation, and protesters rally in Ohio againsta bill that
would curb public employees' collective bargaining rights. In Wisconsin, Gov. Walker threatens to layoff workers
. if hisproposal doesn't pass.
Busting the unions

Op-Ed - LA Times
The manufactured budget 'crisis' in Wisconsin is being used as cover for an assault on the rights of American
working people.
Scott Walker',,-m~~chThaOlidn't Chang!' Anyfui.J}g

Slate Magazine .
"Given the size of his powergrab," said Democratic Rep. Jon Richards, "maybe we should call it The King's
Speech."
How the GOP Can Win the Budget Battle

Fred Barnes - Wall Street Journal
Republicans won a blockbuster victory in November's election after a campaign focused on cutting government
spending and reducing debt. Then they got the bad news: Americans are leery of cutting specific programs.
Milwaukee
One small step... is all it takes

Editorial- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Gov. Scott Walker sat down Tuesday night for a heart-to-heart talk with the people of Wisconsin, and he gave it to
them straight: We're in a real fix. We have a big budget hole to fill.
Walker in middle of perfect storm

Calm and unflappable in the wake of daily demonstrations at the state Capitol, Walker has emerged as a new face
on the national scene and a new political hope for the national Republican Party.
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Senate Republicans to withhold Democrats' P1!Y

Madison -- Senate Republicans voted Tuesday to make Democrats hiding out in Illinois come back to Wisconsin
to pickup their paychecks.
Walker praises civil debate, stresses budget realities

Madison - In a televised speech Tuesday" Gov. Scott Walker called for civility and declined to back down from his
tough stance with public employee unions.
Indiana House at standstill after Democrats walk out

All but two of the Indiana Legislature's 40 House Democrats walked out of the statehouse Tuesday iu a bid to
delay actiou on three bills that would curtail collectivebargaining rights.
Senate - without Democrats - breezes through limited a ~

Madison - Name by name, their abseuce was noted, the clerk efficiently reading the roll call, the words met by
silence.
Msembly member ac~~~resl!Qnsibili:tyfor ticket in massa~l!arlorcase

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel '
State Rep. Gordon Hintz, ticketed this month as part of an investigation into prostitution at an Appleton massage
parlor, said Monday he would take responsibility for his actions.
UW Hospital suwrised to find its workers in budget-repair bill

University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics - which doesn't receive state money directly - would be barred from
collectively bargaining with its roughly 5,000 union employees under Gov. Scott Walker's proposed budget-repair
bill.
Time to come home

Editorial - Racine Journal Times
Senate Democrats have made the point. Now it's time for them to go back to Madison.
County resolu,tion oP.P...!J.11ing Walker's bill sent to committee

Racine Journal Times ,
RACINE COUNTY - A resolution asking the governor to handle collective bargaining aspects of a budget repair bill
that would essentially eliminate unions' rights separately is going to a committee.
Wisconsin lawmakers take up bill to weaken unions

Associated Press - Racine Journal Times
MADISON,Wis. CAP) - With their Senate colleagues still in hiding, Democrats in the Wisconsin Assembly began
introducing a barrage of 100 amendments Tuesday to try to stymie the Republican governor's plan to strip
unionized public employees of most of their bargainingrights.
CapItol capacity: Lawmaker voices concern about building's structural integrity

Daily Reporter - Milwaukee
State lawmakers Tuesday took measures to reclaim portions of the Capitol building from protesters who have
crowded inside for more than a week. '
Harley-Davidson, union reach contract settlement

Harley-Davidson Inc. has reached a tentative contract settlement with the labor unions at its Kansas City, Mo.,
manufacturing plant.
Public school districts advised to decide on layoffs

Public school officials are being advised to approve preliminary layoff uotices for staff by the end of the month,
before many of themusually contemplate workforce reductions and before they know how much money they can
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raise for the next school year.
State reviewing complaints over doctors' excuse notes

Staff at the state Department of Regulation and Licensing have begun to review roughly 300 e-mail complaints
about doctors issuing excuse notes for protesters at the state Capitol over the weekend, officialssaid Tuesday.
Madison
Civil debate shines on Square

Editorial- Wisconsin State Journal
It's no small thing that only a handful of people have been arrested for minor offenses during the huge and
ongoing rallies at and around the state Capitol in Madison this past week.
Labor group calls for general strike if budget bill is approved

The 97-union South Central Federation of Labor of Wisconsin is laying groundwork for a general strike if Gov.
Scott Walker succeeds in enacting legislation that would strip most bargaining rights from most public employee
unions.
Local leaders from throughout the state ask GOP to not end collective b'!!'g!!ining
Gov. Scott Walker says sweeping changes to collectivebargaining in the state budget repair bill can help local
officials absorb looming cuts in state aid, but many local officials are saying "No thanks."
Legislative stalemate continues into pre-dawn hours as talk goes on

The stalemate continued late into the night Tuesday as the state Assembly attempted to work through dozens of
amendments proposed by Democrats - most of them meant to stall the progress of Gov.Scott Walker's
controversial budget repair bill.
Let it breathe. Separate issues.

Editorial- Beloit Daily News '
WHETHER EITHER SIDE wants to admit it or not, there are two separate issues in play regarding the showdown
in Madison.
GOP staying on message

The Capital Times
Assembly Republicans didn't stray from the party message Tuesday, telling dozens of reporters packed inside a
Capitol hearing room that the state is broke and, despite the tens of thousands of protesters, say a majority of
Wisconsin is behind them.
Walker's plans not what local governments asked for

Editorial- The Capital Times
A non-compromising Gov. Scott Walker insists that he must strip away the bargaining rights of public employee
unions so that local governments and school districts have the flexibility to deal with their own budgets, which he
has promised will be hit by huge cuts in funds they now receive from the state.
Governor's budget repair bill ushers in health care changes

Wisconsin Reporter
MADISON. - More than 60,000 individuals' could find themselves without state government-backed health
care next year iflawmakers approve of Gov. Scott Walker's budget repair bill. .
Green Bay/Appleton
Municipal leaders await impact of Gov. Scott Walker's budget repair bill on self-insured health
programs
APPLETON ~ Will Gov. Scott Walker's push for higher employee contributions for health care cause teachers to
drop their coverage and seek benefits through family members working in local government?
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Wisconsin Democrats' rlluawaygl\Il1bit in resp.JID.§~kb'yggetvote m,ely fuetiJ,~

In an eleventh-hour scheme designed to block passage of Gov. Scott Walker's budget repair bill, 14 state Senate
Democrats fled to Illinois and deprived the 19 Republicans of the zo-vote threshold needed to take up the fiscal
measure.
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Editorial- Sheboygan Press
If you're a public employee or the spouse of a public employee and you didn't vote, you know now that elections
lead to consequences.
Walker states his case

Sheboygan Press
MADISON- Gov. Scott Walker says failing to pass a bill stripping union rights for Wisconsin public workers
would have "dire consequences."
Transit funding needs to be sustained

Editorial - Appleton Post-Crescent
Delaying passage of Gov. Scott Walker's budget repair bill has allowed legislators to uncover more of its
ramifications.
Wausau/Rhinelander
Metro Ride faces· $1M loss in federal aid

Wausau Daily Herald
Wausau's Metro Ride program could lose more than $1 million in federal transportation grants if Gov. Scott
Walker's controversial budget repair bill makes it through the Legislature unchanged.
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From: GOV Press

Sent: WednesdaY,February 23, 2011 7:56 AM
To: GOV Press
Subject: (GYM(: Racine JournalTlmes: Time to come home
Racine Journal Times: Time to come home

Senate Democrats have made the point. Now it's time for them to go back to Madison.
We stiil disagree with the union-breaking provisions in Walker's budget repairbiil, but there are other issues to be dealt
with, and the union issue is not one which will be settled here and now. It will linger and may be settled in next year's
elections, or perhaps the elections after that. In the meantime, there are other important issues, such as the voter ID bill.
Republicans hold a majority in the Legislature, so any bill that does not require a special majority -like the budget repair bill
- is fair game. By staying away, Democrats are losing the ability to affect the process, which is what their constituents
expect.
Yes, Democrats may be overridden. by that majority, but that is not guaranteed..Legislatures.and.the.partles in them are not
monolithic. Parties stand together on major issues, but on less publicized and sometimes very important smaller matters,
there is room for negotiation among the various viewpoints represented between and within parties.
Another reason for Democrats to return is the Friday deadline for refinancing the state's debt. That will save about $16S
million, and it is the primary method Walker would use to fill a hole in the current budget. It is possible the state could
renegotiate with lenders and secure the same savings a month from now, but it is also possible that the state will save less
because of lender nervousness and interest rateflurtuations. That would mean a few more layoffs and cuts.
Democrats need to ask themselves a key question: Is Walker likely to buckle? The answer is a simple no. Reducing or
eliminating union influence seems to be part of his ideology and the ideology of the Legislature's Republican leadership.
Combine that with a character which does not seem very pliable, and the probable result is that Walker will do whatever is
necessary to accomplish his goal.
The walkout by one side in the Legislature is hardly the first in history. There was, for example, the 2003 escape of
Democratic Texas legislators to Oklahoma in order to stall a Republican reapportionment plan created to cement long-term
political power. Eventually the Democrats returned, the plan passed, and was modified in court.
As we said, this issue is not over and-will-net be over probably-fen a,long·time,becausecitis·aboutmorecthan just labor. It is
also about the economy, the state of the middle class, local taxation, local services, paying the bills and the role of
government. This is a battle, maybe just a skirmish. It is not the war, and none ofthose aforementioned issues wiil be
solved from an undisclosed location in Illinois.
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001cc4c03286.html
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" The Assembly pulled an all-nighter on the budget repair bill, as members slowly waded DC Wrap
through a slew of Dem amendments that could reach 200. BUdget Blog
Quorum Call
All the Dem amendments were tabled. At our deadline, the body had dispensed of 14 WisOpinion.com
amendments. WisBusiness.com
Oems say they have as many as 200 amendments, and the session is expected to stretch well
into the day and maybe into tomorrow.
See more in the' Budget Biog:

http://budgel.wispoiitics.com/
'•• Gov: Scott Walkertold Wisconsinites last night that his austerity maasurestcr-stata
employees were needed for the state to finally put its fiscal house in order and avoid the
rntstakes of his predecessor in punting the problem Into the future.
As a standoff with Senate Oems finished its sixth day, Waiker also warned of dire consequences
if action isn't taken soon on his budget repair bill, including layoffs. '
"What we need now more than ever, is a commitment to the future," Waiker said in what he billed
as a fireside chat with Wisconsin citizens broadcast live on statewide TV.
Walker is to speak later this afternoon at WMC's annual Business Day in Madison at the Monona
Terrace convention center.
See Waiker's prepared remarks:

http://www.wispolitics.com/index.iml?Articie=227823
" Senate Minority Leader Mark Miller called on the governor to accept the concessions
offered by public employees, saying it's a comprcmlsethat "any good leader-should-be-
able to recognize and seize."
In the official Oem response to the guv's fireside chat, Miller, D-Monona, said the budget repair
bill was a "railroad" and Senate Oems left the state to use a "constitutional procedure" to allow the
pubiic's voice to be heard on the proposal.
"They have spoken loud and clear. They want to keep the rights that they have had for so long,"
Miller said from Illinois.
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Assembly Democrats, meanwhile, called Gov. Walker's address tonighC'misleading," and said the
governor still refuses to acknowledge that union leaders have agreed to the benefit concessions
proposed in the budget repair bill.
"We haven't seen that tlie governor has been willing to listen to the tens of thousands of people
that have come to this building," said Rep. Donna Seidel, £:i-Wausau, in a press conference
responding to Waiker's address.
See Miller's prepared text: .

http://wlspolitics.com/1006/110222Miller speech text.pdf
-- The Senate has another short calendar on tap today as Oems continue to boycott the
Capitol.
With Dem senators sliil hiding in Illinois, Republican senators are due to convene at 11 a.m.
The chamber is scheduled to vote on a resoiution to commend the Wisconsin Badgers footbail
team for their Rose Bowl appearance and legislation that wouid repeal a racial profiling law Dems
approved last session.
Republicans yesterday made several moves to increase pressure on Dems to return.
See.the calendar:
ht!~.JN1.§polilics.com/1 006/11 0222 F!3b 23 Senate calendar.pdf
-- Former Green Bay Packer Gilbert Brown is scheduled today to speak at a rally of
opponents to Walker's budget repair bill.
Brown and SMWIA National President Mike Sullivan will march to the Capitol Rotunda at 11:30
a.m. accompanied by IAFF bagpipers and SMWIA and UFCW members. Brown and Sullivan are
scheduled to speak to the crowd at 1'1':50: .
International Brotherhood of Teamsters President James P. Hoffa will also address the crowd
tomorrow at a time to be determined.
Meanwhile, union protests spread to other states, most notably Ohio.
-- Just more than a month into his first term, GOP U.S. Rep. Reid Ribble is holding a kickoff
event for his ~012 re-election campaign.
U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Janesville, is listed as the special guest for this evening's event.
See more in the caiendar below.
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- Waiker makes case to state: address reiterated his collective
bargaining limits are about balancing budgets, avoiding thousands of
layoffs, not "a battle with unions ... our partners in economic
development," called Dem senators to return and vote. Senate Minority
Leader Miiler said "unions are wiiiing to make concessions on pension
and health care costs in order to help close the deficit," should keep
bargaining rights.
http://www.wrn.com/2011/02/walker-makes-case-to-state-audi0/#more-37632
- Wis. governor refuses to give in to protests: Dem Rep. Mason to

protesters, "They're trying to portray you as rioters.... They're
afraid of what you have to say," says Walker may yield. Walker: "You
can't negotiate in good faith if you don't have anything to give,"
expects layoff notices wiil pressure Dems to return. Sen. Miller gave
Oem response. "Once you have rights, they should be protected." WI,
OH protesters comment. [by Keen]
.i:lJ!g://www.usatoday.com/news/na.tion/2011-02-22-wisconsin-unions-standoff N.htm
- Committee advances voter 10 bill, without Dems: Chair Sen. Lazich

insisted Dem Sen. Erpenbach be present to vote, "If you are in
Illinois you can be here in two hours; I can wait." Erpenbach asked
Lazich to extend a courtesy phone-vote, as he had done for her.
Lazich held vote and adjourned meeting, over Erpenbach's voice, "I
vote no. Erpenbach votes no." Dem Sen. Coggs also absent. Bill could
hit Senate floor as soon as Thursday .
.http://www.wrn.com/2011/02/voter-id-bill-advanceJ'-committee-without-dems/
- Legislative stalemate continues into pre-dawn hours as talk goes on

... Assembly attempted to work through dozens of amendments proposed by
Democrats -- most of them meant to stall the progress of Gov. Scott
Walker's controversial budget repair biil. ... As of about 6;30 a.m.
Wednesday, the Assembly had made it through 13 of 78 amendments.
Walker, Speaker Fitzgerald, Oem Reps. Barca and Clark comment.
http://host.madlson.com/wsj/news/locallgovt-and-politics/article faa 74178-3IOa-11eO-a919-
001cc4c002eO.html
- Senate standoff continues: Senate Org Chair Fitzgerald permitted

Oem Sens. Miller, Hansen to attend by phone, but no speeches, "It's
not a place for a statement about why you're out of state, Why you're
in Chicago." Miller asked for 30 minute notice on Committee
meetings. Fitzgerald: "I don't think you're going to get 30 minutes
notice, I'm just wondering if I'm going to let you participate any
more."
http://www.wrn.com/2011/02/senate-standbff.:tontinues-audibl
- Recall launched for eight Democratic Senators: Utah-based American

Patriot Recall Coalition began recall of Risser, Miller, Holperin,
Taylor, Coggs, Wirch, Lassa, Hansen, alleging "gross dereliction of
duty." Has 60 days to collect roughly 16,000 signatures for each
recall. .
http://WW.iJ.wrn.com/2011/02/recall-launched-for-eight-democratic-senators/
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- Patriot gro~ps [led by Kim Simac] vow Holperin's recall, Senator

not surprised, says Oems likely to return soon. Holperin: "We will
show up, we will vote and the bill will pass. We have to make sure the
rights of all are protected .... this is our alternative to the
filibuster," Oems to meet Monday to decide on when to return. Simac
comments.
http://www.rhinelanderdailynews.com/articles/2011 /02/22/news/doc4d63d34bO 12e4300496981 .txt
- Tea Party Finds Senate Democrats: police summoned to northern.lL

hotel when Tea Partier refused to leave lobby. Oem Sen. Larson: "I
think It's interesting they wouldn't tell me who they were," worried
over safety, threats, no yield on Walker bill, "other things in this
bill, no bid contracts, things where medicare would be at risk." Oems
left for new secret location, talking with reporters, staff.
http://www.wisn.com/r/26958711/detail.htmI
- Wisconsin fight surfaces on Beacon Hill where members of Tea Party

and unions clash ... estimated 1,000 union members and allies rallied ...
had pre-printed signs with the words, "Stand Up for Wisconsin
Workers." ... 100 Tea Party protesters. Gov. Patrick late Tuesday
addressed the crowd, "we don't need to attack public sector workers to
make change for the people ... Unions are good ... Keep your chin up." .
http://yrwW. boston. com/news/local/breaking news/2011/02/wisconsin fight. htmi
- Wisconsin and Indiana Democrats go on lam: Party in Illinois? 37

of 40 IN House Demsqoes AWOL, block quorum on "right to work" bill
banning mandatory "kick-in fees." In WI, Assembly Oems plan '100
amendments, doc slips pose ethics problems for protesters, protests in
MI where Gov. Snyder vows "mutual outcome where we can all benefit,"
V'N workers without bargaining rights picketing for higher wages.
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Fundraisers
-- 5 p.m. -- U.S. Rep. Reid Ribble 2012 kick-off event, Green Bay Country Club, 2400 Klondike
Road, Green. Bay
http://wispolitics.com/index.iml?Articie=226029
State Government
-- 9:30 a.m. -- Senate Committee on Financiai Institutions and Rurai Issues public hearing, 400
Southeast, State Capitol
http://committeeschedule.legis,state.wi.us/files/HearingNotices/11-02-23-0930-2011SFII-
15194.html
-- 9:30 a.m. -- Supreme Court open administrative conference, Supreme Court Hearing Room,
State Capitol
-- 9:35 a.m. -- Senate Committee on Financial Institutions and Rural Issues executive session,
400 Southeast, State Capitol
]1J!j:>:l!cQ!J1mitleescbedu Ie.iegis.state.wi. us/Nes/H.?.<lIing!l[otic!1§/11.::02-Za-0935:2011 SFII-
15195.html
-- 10 a.m. -- Natural Resources Board, GEF 2, Room G09, 101 S. Webster St., Madison
http://dnr.wi.gov/org/nrboard/2011 /February/02-11-NRB-Agenda. pdf
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-- 11 a.m. -- Senate Session, Senate Chamber, State Capitol

htlp:llwispolitics.com/1 006/110222 Feb 23 Senate calendar. pdf
other
-- 9 a.m. -- Transit Planning 101, Pyle Center, 702 Langdon St., Madison
htlp:llwww.today.wlsc.edu/events/view/37301
-- 1:30 p.rn. -- PSC telephone-hearing; Three~Lakes Town Offices, 6965 W. Schoot·St.;'Three

Lakes
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From: Results@TVEyes-Alerts.com
Sent: Wednesday, February23,20114:10 PM
To: Gilkes, Keith -GOV
Subject: New MMS Alert - Scott Walker
Media Alert From TVEyes Media Monitoring Suite
Wisconsin Governor on KITV-HON (ABCl - Honolulu, HI

,02/23/2011 06:09:02 AM
KITV 4 News This Morning (News)
... people's lives! democrats keptthe wisconsin assembly up overnight with a filibuster in
-i!'i"i!-"iill another attempt to block the republican governor's ...
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Scott Walker on KHNL-HON (NBC) - Honolulu. HI

02/23/2011 08:02:33 AM
Today (News, Talk Show)
.....government workers of collective bargaining rights Is uncertain. governor scott walker

says if lawmakers don't pass the bill soon, up to 1500 state workers could be laid off by july.
-i!!i~ilI > > > a new study exposes the ...
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Scott Walker on KTVK-PHX - Phoenix. AZ

02/23/2011 09:03:55 AM
Good Morning Arizona (Talk Show)
.... bargaining rights ... and raise health care premiums. governor scott walker says the bill Is
neccesary to help the state deficit... and falling to pass it would have lllldire consequence 5"u.
-i!!i~1 without it ... he believes ...
Governor Walker on WMTV (NBC) - Madison. WI

02/23/201111:00:26 AM
15 News at 11am (News)
... snow. high: 24 right now, the state assembly is still debating governor walker's budget
1lIli'!E~1lIi repair bill. the session started around noon yesterday. nbc15's zac schultz Is live at ...
Governor Walker on WITI-MIbW(FOX}-Milwaukee, WI

02/23/201111:00:38 AM
Fox 6 News at 11 (News)
... public opinion here, wisconsIn democrats say they're taking a stand against governor
walker's assault on unions .. meanwhile, lawmakers who are showing up in madison, decided
1IIi'!E~1ilI sleep was not an option ...
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Governor Walker on WITI-MILW (FOX) - Milwaukee, WI

02/23/201111:03:37 AM .
... they even hear the word compromise. if they're listening, governor walker had a message
for them on national t-v. get back here now, or you're costing this staters workers their jobs.
-i!!fiil'~!lI tearing a ...
S-cotLW1!lker on WMTV (NBC) - Madison,_WI

02/23/201111:03:40 AM
15 News at l1am (News)
,-_.... new at eleven .. wisconsin governor scott walker was lured Into a conversation about his
budget repair bill by a prank caller pretending to be a billionaire republican donor. a
1iIIIIil'!i"~l!l spokesman ...
Scott Walker on KCRG-IOW (ABC) - Iowa Citv, IA

02/23/201111:04:27 AM
KCRG TV9 News at Midday (News)
•.. committed to come protest with wisconsin's governor scott walker has warned that state
workers could start getting layoff notices next week. the wisconsin battle over union ...
·Governor Walker on WITI-MILW (FOX) - Milwaukee, WI

02/23/201111:05:15 AM
...» on monday, fox 6's mike lowe sat down with the governor for a one on one interview,
discussing the budget battle. you can see the enttre Interview at fox 6 now dot com....
Governor Walker on WQAD-DAV (ABC) - PavenPort. IA

02/23/201111:06:16 AM
News 8 at 11 (News, News)
~)i ~~-~-- .... debate on a bill aimed at union rights ... g-o-p governor scott walker... wants to ellminate
1iIIIIil!iiiili.lll1ll collective bargaining and cut other union benefits In ...
Scott Walkjlr on WIi~J'I-CHI (.cBS) - Chi!:1l.QQ,Jl.

02/23/201111:06:25 AM
C8S 2 News at 11:00AM (News)
... supporters have traveled to wisconsin to fight republican gov. scott walker's plans to
balance the state budget. >> government protests overseas have not been nearly as
peaceful as the ones in wisconsin and ...
Scott Walker on WICD (ABC) - Champaign, IL
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02/23/201111:08:43 AM
Midday News (News)
.'..speakers from several campus labor organizations..wisconsin governor scott walker Is

supporting a biil .. to reduce publlc employee union bargaining power.. today marks the 10th
straight day of ...
Scott Walker on WGIIl - Cbki!gQ,i~

02/23/201111: 16:47 AM
WGN Midday News (News, News)
... rather than go on the biil which has enough republican support to pass. scott waiker says
the measure Is needed to balance the state budqet and without It 1500's the workers could
let layoff notices this week .. '"

02/23/201111:29:41 AM
"""""".... :"..and if the rest of the country wasn't familiar with governor walkeri they are now. his
national message Is a harsh warning for thousands of workers statewide. light snow or a
ilill!iil!li~ilII wintry mix returns to the ...
Scott Walker on WFIE (NBC) - Evansville, IN

b2'/23/201111:31:21 AM
Education Matters (Educational, Public Affair)
... unions have flooded the state capitol bulidlng. republican governor scott walker and
.'!li"~ill republican legislators are pushing for a bill that would get rid of coilectlve bargaining ...
.- Governor Walker on KSTP-MIN (ABC) - Minneapolis, MN

02/23/201111:33:05 AM
5 Eyewitness News Midday (News)
... a controversial bill will happen later today. debate on governor walker's bili that would
remove collective bargaining rights from publicemployees began at noon on tuesday and
lasted through the ...
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Scott Walker on WITI-MILW (FOX) - Milwaukee, WI

02/23/201111:33:27 AM
Fox 6 News..at 11 (News).
... 33 »governor scott walker has been in the national spotlight over the budqet battle... he
-!if:lii"!.iiilll went on live t-v last night making dire predictions if ...
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Sco\:t W~JkeLQn W~EK'<JljJ3C) - -l'!'lQXi~,_lJ.

02/23/201111:34:23 AM
News 25 Mid-Day (News)
... block a vote to cut untonpav, scott walker says he may have to take drastic action.
[9257]nunionsot wisconsin :19-:25 IIl1i m not negotiating overa budget. the •..
Govern..!!r wmker on KTNV-LV (A~C) - Li!s V!'lgas, NV

02/23/201111:34:24 AM
Action News at 11AM (News)
... are still in self imposed exile In illinois. governor walker says hell! start sending out lay-off
notices next week unless the lawmakers come back and vote. protests also erupted in
greece ...

02/23/201111:35:45 AM
... 3 » new today at 11.. .. governor waiker was tripped up by a prank caller pretending to
1IiIl'!ili~1ll be a billionaire republican donor.a cailed identified himself as businessman david ...
Scott Walker on WEEKJNBC) - Peoria,_IL

02/23/2011.11: 36' 22·AM··
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.'.••. lncludes-hundreds-ofthousands-of dollars' ln-denatlons-for-qoverner-seott walker of

wisconsin and john kasich of ohio. organized labor groups donated far less to state
1IiIl'!l1i'i-illili candidates ...
Scott Walker on WLS-CHI (ABC) - Chicago, IL

02/23/201111:37:42 AM
ABC7 News (News, News)
... as a precaution. »> wisconsin governor scott walker is not backing down. he made that
1IiIli!liiii'i-ill1ll clear in a televised address to residents last night. » some have questioned why we ...
Scott Walker on WCFT-BIRM (ABC) - Birmingham, AL

02/23/201111:41:29 AM
ABC 33j40. News, (News),
... mlssing. in wlsconsin-- governor scott-walker says ... a bill that "strtps" union-rights for
1iIlIl1'!i1i~1lI pUbllc-workers-- is ...
.Scott Walker Qn KSTU-SLC (FOX) - Salt Lake City, UT
4/12/2011
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02/23/201111:46:18 AM
FOX 13 News at 11 (News)
... the state's budget deficit. kleefisch says: ""our governor scott walker has warned jf we do
not fix this 137 miilion dollar shortfall that we are going to be facing massive lavcffs.?" it's
not just ...
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Scott Walker on WISC (CBS) - Madison, WI

02/23/2011 12:00:06 PM
News 3 at Noon (News)
... oh. change now in place. is it ring, hi this is scott walker. scott-david koch. hi david I'm
good, and yourself? controversy at the capitol. .as the governor is caught in a ...
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Governor Walker on WTMJ-MILW (NBC) - Milwaukee. WI

02/23/2011 12:00:31 PM
TODAY'S TMJ4 News Live at 12:00PM (News, News)
... walgreens. there's a way to stay weir: governor walker recently took a phone a call phone
lIiIll!iliJiiil'olilll who he thought was billionaire businessman david koch ... but really... it was a liberal ...
Scott Walker on WIFR lCBS) - Ror;:kford, IL

02/23/201112:00:44 PM
23 News at Noon (News)
-"! ... senators-who-tled-wtsconstn rather than have to-vote-cn-qov. scott-walker's proposal
• stripping public workers of collective bargaining rights have no plans to return. he says the
senators ....
Scott Walker on WSAW (CBS) - Wausau, WI

02/23/201112:01:12 PM
... for joining us... I'm amy pfluqshaupt, gpvernor scott walker says if lawmakers. don't pass
his budget repair blll, as many as is-hundred state workers could be laid off by july. walker
Iliiilliiil!-flillll says his ...
Governor Walker on WBAY (ABC) - Green Bay. WI

02/23/201112:01:25 PM
Action 2 News: At Noon,(Newsj.•
... enterlng the 24th straight hour of debate on governor walker's budget repair bill.
-i!""1'oIi1ill republican leaderships remains ...
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Governor W~lker on W.RE)L(NBC) - RockfordJj,

02/23/201112:01:26 PM
News (News)
... open enrollment... starts april 7-th. wisconsin governor walker says enough Is enough ...
it's time for senate democrats to come home and do their jobs. IllIwe' re broke In this state '"
Scott W~lker on.wIs!a~Il~l..-.1'!lIdison,WI

02/23/2011 12:02:03 PM
... office confirms the candid conversation is In fact scott walker. the buffalo beast.•. a left-
leaning new york newspaper had one of their staffers pose as conservative businessman
david ...
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Scott W~lker on WLWT-CIN (NBC) - Cincinn~ti. OH

02/23/201112:02:05 PM
... by fleeing across state lines... and Into illinois. wisconsin's governor scott walker ... has
warned that layoff notices could go out next week for state workers if the bill isn't passed....
Scott W~lker on MSNBC - U.S. C~ble

02/23/201112:02:25 PM
MSNBC News Live (News)
... capltol. i just received some news about wisconsin governor scott walker getting caught in
a prank phone call from a left-ieaning organization. what do you know about it, mike? ...
Governor Walker on WBAY (ABC) - Green Bay, WI

02/23/2011 12:02:29 PM
Action 2 News: At Noon (News)
... Ieft wisconsin last week to delay a vote on the governor's budget repair bill -- he says they
_ _l..!i!ll have no plans to return. erpenbach says ...
Scott: W~I.k~U!RWFR\UCBS~@-!'JL!ta¥JYJ:
02/23/2011 12:02:49 PM
Channel 5 News at Noon (News)
.•.sleeplng over every night. ----- wisconsin gov. scott walker has been lured into a
--!oIll
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.conversatlon about his strategy to cripple public employee unions by a prank caller
lll pretending to be a ...
ScottW~lker on WIFR (CBS) - Rockford. IL
4/12/2011
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02/23/201112:03:31 PM
...over and take what's being thrown down their throats. wisconsin gOY. scott walker has
been duped Into a conversation about his strategy to cripple public employee unions by a
prank ...
GOJll:rnor Walk~r on WISCJCBS) - Madis-<l-lli W~

02/23/201112:03:59 PM
'... of teamsters... and son of the famed jimmy hoffa. governor walker was in front of the
camera last nlght... during a fireside chat airing state wide. during it, he threatened 15-
iiIIIiiil!"i"~i hundred layoffs by the end of ...
Governor Walker on MSNBC - U.S. Cable

02/23/2011 12:04:25 PM
...at this point we're hearing about a potential announcement from governor walker's office
about union layoffs, » reporter: yeah. what he's talked about the layoffs starting next
_~_week....
Governor Walker on WFRV -(CBS) - Green Bay. WI

02/23/2011 12:04':26 PM '
.. .five... six and ten.... ----- governor walker's spokesman sent' out this statement in
response to that prank call.....throughout this call the governor maintained his ...
Governor Walker on KEYC (CBS) - Mankato, MN

02/23/2011 12:04:30 PM
News 12 at Midday (News)
...assembly democrats prepared to present more than one hundred amendments. to

governor walker's budget repair bill. the republican majority accused democrats of stalling
and were able to tabie the ...
Scott Walker on WLNE-PVD (ABC) - Providence. RI

02/23/2011 12: 04: 51 PM
WLNE6,News"atNoon (News).. , ,
... wisconsin governor scott walker has warned that state workers could start getting layoff
11Iliiii!'ii~iIl notices ...
Scott Walker on WTVW (FOX) - Evansville, IN
4/12/2011
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02/23/201112:05:10 PM
News (News)
... collective rights for public employees as solution to state's budget scott walker has fix this
137 million facing massive just battles have other states no question about bargaining rights
of ...
Governor Walker on WABC-NY (ABC) • New York. NY

02/23/201112:05:28 PM
EyeWitness News at Noon (News)
... under way at wisconsin's capital In madison. governor walker is pushing Far-a bill to strip
iiIIii~~. union rights to public workers. he warns of dire consequence if the biil is not passed by ...
Scott Walker on KWTV-OKC (CBS) - Oklahoma City. OK

02/23/2011 12:05:39 PM
... champion green bay packers. governor scott walker Is also upping the stakes for
.~~1Il democratic lawmakers. : their failure to ...
Scott Walker on WTVR·RIC (CBS) • Richmond. VA

02/23/201,112:05:46 PM
CBS6 News at Noon (News, News)
.•.wisconsln governor scott walker's push to strip most collective bargaining rights from
nearly ali ...
Scott Walker on KOKI (FOX) - Tulsa. OK

02/23/201112:06:47 PM
FOX23 News at Noon (News, News)
... the state's budget deficit. kleefisch says: ""our 9.QVernOr scott walker has warned if we do
not fix this 137 million dollar shortfall that we are going to be facing massive layoffs.'!" lt's
not just ...
sCQtt Walker on WCS!i (NBCL-Portland~ME

02/23/201112:06:49 PM
WCSH News Center 6 at Noon (News)
... of portland says she believes if the reforms that wisconsin governor scott walker has
proposed pass -- organized labor will be deait a huge blow across the country -- including
.~!.iIlIi here In maine ....
Scott Walker on WWLp·sPR (NBC) - Springfield. MA
4/12/2011
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02/23/201112:07:30 PM
22 News at Noah (News)
... nlght to support workers in wisconsin. wisconsin gOY. scott walker says falling to pass a
bill that would strip union rights for public workers ... wili put the state's budget at risk..
there are '"
Scott Walker on !IT!tC-AU~(FOX)-=Austin, TX

02/23/2011 12:08:05 PM
Fox 7 News Edge at Noon (News)
... in the badger state has not faded away. governor scott walker has pleaded With 14 awol
senate democrats to come back to the state. but those democrats say with the republican
majorttv- and ... .
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Scott Walker on WSTM (NBC) - Syracuse, NY

02/23/201112:08:34 PM
NBC 3 News at Noon (News, News)
... the proposal by governor scott walker has led to tens of thousands of protesters coming to
the state capitol since last ...
Scott Walker on WTVH (CBS) - Syracuse,NY

02/23/201112:08:34 PM
CBS 5 News at Noon' (News)
... the proposal by governor scott walker has led to tens of thousands of protesters coming to
the state capitol since last ...
Scott Walker on WTMJ-MILW (NBC) - Milwaukee, WI

02/23/201112:08:34 PM
... naw amendments. governor scott walker took his message directly to the people last night
IIIiIIIIiIUll!l in a ""fireside chat"". some of the key points the governor hit on: the fight ...

02/23/201112:09:40 PM
TODAV:S. TMJ4.News Live aL12:DQPM.(News., News). ,
... balance the budqet, so let them keep their rights. '''' scott walker also told the democrats
• •UE It's time to come home.«""do the job you were eiected to do. you don't have to like the ...
Scott Walker on WINK-FTM (CBS) - Fort Myers. FL
4/12/2011
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02/23/2011 12:09:45 PM
News (News)
... up to vote. the proposal by wisconsin governor scott walker has led to tens of thousands
, of protesters coming to the state capital since last week and it's made wisconsin the
lightning rod in ..• .
Scott W"lker on WDAF-KC {FOlD - Kan~.lls City, MO

02/23/201112:10:07 PM
FOX 4 at 12 Noon (News)
c the state's budget deficit. kleefisch says: 11l1our governor scott walker has warned If we do
•••
not fix this 137 million dollar shortfall that we are going to be facing massive layoffs."" it's
lIIilliiaU!!I not just. ..
Scott Walker on WSMV-NAS (NBC) - Nashville, TN

02/23/201112:11:25 PM
... from publicemployees. the proposal by wisconsin governor scott walker has led to tens of
thousands of protesters coming to the state capitol since last week .. the bill has made
1IlIiii~~i!!l wisconsin... '
Governor Walker on CSPAN2 - U,S, Cable

02/23/2011 12:11:40 PM
U.S. Senate Coverage (Politics, Public Affair)
... 8 lot about our government's fiscal policy. governor walker had a fire side chat. let's listen
to what he had to say In that. » the bili i put forward isn't ...
Governor Walker on KRNV (NBC) - Reno, NV

02/23/201112:11:56 PM
... senate are back in session but could not force a. vote. on governor walker's ""bUdget
relief"" bill because senate democrats remain awol. walker, In a so-called 'fireslde chat' last
night! ...
J>Qll!l!:o!!r Walker QAKG-IIlG.-DEN -<~!~S.L~ D~nver,_CO

02/23/201112: 12:32 PM
CBS4 News at Noon (News)
... session, and democrats prepared to present more than 100 amendments to governor
walker's budget repair bill that would end collective bargaining. democrats asked for a recess
twice! but republicans denied ...
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Scott l!JLalk~L<H) WI'!.D-Clfill-020-=-ChicjlggrJJ.

02/23/2011 12: 15:33 PM
Fox Chicago News at Noon (News)
... in illinois. newly elected governor scott walker says if they can't move it forward, 1,500
state employees will receive layoff notices. one senate democrat who crossed "',
Scof;tWalker on WTVT-TB (1'01<) TamJ1.,UlaYr.J'L

02/23/2011 12: 16:39 PM
FOX13 News at Noon (News)
~Uii_ ...
budget deficit. budget deficit. our governor scott walker has our governor scott walker has
warned time and time again that warned tlrne and time again that If we do not fix this
_~ . . 137 ...
Scott Walker on WAND (NBC)- Cha'mpaign, IL

02/23/201112:19:03 PM
Stormcenter 17 at Noon (Weather, News)
... out of state to block a vote to cut unlon pay, republican governor scott walker says he'll
!IIIili~~illI soon layoff state workers. without holding collective bargaining. (sot gov. '"
Scott Walker on WAND (NBC) - Champaign, IL

02/23/201112:20:55 PM .
Stormcenter 17 at Noon (Weather, News)
... they also plan to hold a 24 hour vigil at the ymca until wisconsin governor scott walker
!IIIilii1l'ii~:lII retracts his bill. meanwhile... indiana state house democrats are In urbana ... :..
Scott Walll;er on WCAV_(CBS~!;!:H!J:Lattesvillg,JlA

02/23/201112:21:40 PM
... the budget battle' contlnueslrr wisconsin'; governor"scottwalkersays; falling to-pass a bill
stripping union rights for wisconsin public workers, would have dire consequences....
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play)
Scott Walker on WTOP-DC (Radio) - Washington, D,C.

02/23/201112:23:35 PM
... state winner for two majority Democratic legislatures and he is talking the talk of the
Daniels T-shirt and Scott Walker-and"Wisconsin is why-these ideas are' not red or-blue to
black and white of about Wisconsin unions have agreed to concessions would overwater told
(click thumbnail to play) It is also ..,
Governor Walker on WFLD-CHI (FOX) - Chicago. IL

02/23/201112:25:13 PM
4/12/2011
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... struggled, protests continue for the eighth day in madison. governor walker attempts to
offset a $3.6 bllllon budget gap. and protests in the neighboring states of indiana and
ohio ...
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Scott Walker on WTOP-DC (Radio) - Washington, D.C.

02/23/201112:25:30 PM
... 1 look his own court reversed Walker 1 mean not everybody knows who Scott Waiker is
probably on the vice presidential list so there's some politlcai ambition and fuels of some of
these animals so are there some responsible public servants or governors reduced rate we
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Governor Walker on WFLD-CHI (FOX) - Chicago, IL

02i23/201112:26:14 PM
... released this week found that 48% of likely voters agree with governor walker of
wisconsin while 38% are siding with the unions. we are watching your money on fox
ii!Iil!l!!!~1l'!lI business to get the fox ...
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SCQtt Walker on WFRV (CIIS) - Green Bay, WI

02/23/2011 12:26:26 PM
... we'll have the latest from the assembly. plus -- a wrap up of governor scott walker's news
conference this afternoon. the latest on both sides of the budget battle - tonight at five. -----
Governor Walker on WTMJ-MILW (NBC) - Milwaukee, WI

02/23/2011 12:27:23 PM
... coming up in the next half hour.... today's top stories, pius governor walker gets punked!
did a left-wing blogger get the governor to slip up? Iteam !s on this breaking news ... plus---
_~_Iate ...
Governor walker on WISe (CBS) - Macjjson, WI

02/23/201112:28:20 PM
... at each other, if not to each other. it's time for some leadership. governor walker makes
the case he Is leading by tackl!ng··a·touch· budqet-lssuedeclslvelv. perhaps: but-therels a
lIlIIIiI!""~1ll time to push forward ad ...

02/23/201112:29:47 PM
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...truck.... now at 12-30.... wisconsin gOY. scott walker lured into a conversation about his
strategy to cripple the unions by a prank caller pretending to be a billionaire republican ...
Scott Walker on WJHG (]IIBC] - DQ.t!l,m,.A1.

02/23/201112:32:16 PM
... flre thousands if he can't get the unions to back down. governor scott walkerpromises if
his spending reform bill Isn't passed soon, he'll start laying off state employees next week to
1Iil!!IlIi~!ll balance the ...
Scott Walker on WPLG-MIA IABC) - Miami, FL

02/23/201112:33:13 PM
Local 10 News at Noon (News) .
... abc news, chlcaqo, ~» on to wisconsin now. governor scott walker there is turnlnglng up
the pressure on state democratic lawmakers warning state employees could start receIving
1Iil!!!iE~liIllayoff notices ...
Governor Walker on WTMJ-MILW INBC) - Milwaukee. WI

02/23/2011 12:35:20 PM
... they're an effort to delay the bill governor walker this noon reminding the 14 senate
1Iil!iJ!lii'~!ill democrats stili on the run - if his budget repair bill is not signed by frlday- ...
Scott Walker on MSNBC - U.S. Cable

02/23/2011 12:36:44 PM
... state leaders even though they were duly elected and scott walker In as republican
governor and came in with more than haif of the vote. at this point, will 2012 be a
1IIiiIi!!iE~1lI referendum on president obama or .,.
Scott Walker on "Fox Business Network ~ U.S. Cab.LQ

02/23/2011 12:36:45 PM
FOX Business (Business, Finance)
... Iabor pains continue in wisconsin. scott walker reiterating what he Is trying to do with this
lIil!i!IiI!..!iil!lcontroverslal bill. » legislation i put forward is about one of thing....
Scott Walker on WOOD-GR INBC) - Grand Rapids, MI
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02/23/2011 12:38:36 PM
•.•from public employees. empioyees.the proposal by governor scott walker has led to tens
of thousands of protesters coming to the state capitol since last week. the protests have
made wisconsin a ...
,Scott Walker on WABC-AM (ABC> - New York. NY

02/23/201112:38:57 PM
... days in which the wild become a high-stakes game of political chicken between Democrat
warmongers and over Scott Walker to point out again which are in reality or Walker try the
same feeling and John It Is reform so you'll there will have to be what ought we,will ...
Scott Walker on WJR-AM - Detroit,.MI

02/23/201112:39:13, PM
... We will be using which one has become a high-stakes game of political between Democrat
water over Scott Walker to a clinic in Wichita reality of her walker Travis you are your .
reforms fail we will have to be layoffs possibly a slew of rabbits autosuggestion which the
(click thumbnail to play) law ...
Gov Walker on WABC-AM (ABC> - New York. NY

02/23/201112:44:21 PM'
... the New York Times said that accurately before going off the rails In their right to what
Gov. Walker and his backers are trying to do is make Wisconsin and eventually America less
of a functioning democracy and more of a foreign long spiral oligarchic and that's why
(click thumbnail to play) everybody ...
Scott Walker on Fox News:" U.S. Cable

02/23/201112:45:46 PM
Happening Now (News, Talk Show)
...» hey every one i'm megyn kelly. governor scott walker caught on tape being pranked
by a left-leaning pumped did who is pretending to be a gop contributor....
S~tt W..i!Jker on NYl - New York,..!'!Y

02/23/201112:53:25 PM
News All Day (News)
...." r...,........ blll. meanwhile, wisconsin governor scott walker is promising as many as 15- hundred
• •UI!! Initial layoffs and up to 6- thousand over the thousand ...
Governor Walker on WTM.J-t11J_W lli!!9..:: Milwauke,g,. WI

02/23/201112:57:28 PM
TODAY'STMJ4 News Live at 12:30PM' (News, News)
... our sound off question ..who is winning the public relations battle: the governor or the
public empioyee unions? sound off by calling 414-967-5304 or all your comments 5304 or
email your comments to: sound ...
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J>_overnor Walker_on MS~BC ,,-,U.~CablE!

02/23/2011 01:00:07 PM
Andrea Mitchell Reports (Interview, News}
... benefits and bargaining rights in wisconsin. governor walker Is refusing to budge and now
lawmakers In other states are staging rebellions of their own. this hour, is there room for ...
Scott Walker on Fox News - U.S. Cable

02/23/2011 01:00:13 PM
America Live (News, News)
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... for you at this hour. first, this fox news alert. governor scott walker reportedly becoming
the target of a prank caller and how. welcome to a busy ""america live."" ...
Governor Walker on' MSNBC - U.S. Cable

02/23/2011 01:02:05 PM
Andrea Mitchell Reports (Interview, News)
::;;:;;;;;;::=.> :••since this started said he's not coming back until and unless governor walker agrees to
compromise and of course from the governor's point of view and In his fireside chatd and
• •U!l!II other comments reiterated he's not ...
Governor Walker onJ"'SNB~. Cable

02/23/2011 0·1:08:,11 PM ' '
.,. because-they- had-an-aqenda. they pulled-a 'stu nt am!' called governor' walker and
purported to be one of his big contributors. david cook, as a matter of fact. this is what he
had to say. the governor's office has ...
Scott Walker on WJR-AM- Detroit, MI

02/23/2011 01:08:31 PM
... on the wall at EIB... probably one of them will tell you about the creek called the Scott
Walker from old leftist journals do you wish you were wacko extreme leftist publication was
(click thumbnail to play) pretended to be David coke I know David coke will disclosure your idol David broke her ...

02/23/2011 01:09:12 PM
',. .someorrs:that' ltewasrr'tr but; 'looktthis"lsn't'-anythirrg' that 'governor walker hasn't said
• •UII publicly. he is here to do a job, to solve a fiscal crisis. that is what he Is doing and ...
Scott Walker on WABC-AM (ABC) - N.!tw YorkLNy

02/23/2011 01:10:34 PM
... Walker Is really doing Richards nude Yahool News SAP practice the top story of a primo
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker has been no word into a conversation about his strategy to
4/12/2011
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cripple public employee unions by prank or pretending to be a billionaire Republican or

Walker spokesman column or we ...
Scott Walker on WJR-AM - Detroit, MI

02/23/2011 01: 11: 16 PM
... Go to the governor in supporting the David Golden of the AP has this story In Wisconsin
Gov. Scott Walker is a Jewish receiver Yahool News SAP practice the top story of APO
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker has been no word into a conversation about his strategy to
(click thumbnail to play) cripple .. , .
Scott Walker on WABC-AM (ABC) - New York, NY

02/23/2011 01:14:21 PM
...journalist costs misrepresentation attempt to entrap software but you got a help to what
the Scott Walker in what to you what you are to me what Richard go three times a week out
loud is a fox a vision of America David and to call person Richard Trump ...
Scott Walker on WJR-AM • Detroit, MI

02/23/2011 01:14:38 PM
... attempt to entrapment so poor but he got balled with what they're trying to get Scott
Walker and he can talk to Republican power I will not really what Richard go three times a
week out loud at some of Fox's a vision of America ...
Scott Walker on Fox Business Network - U.S. Cable

02/23/2011 01:17:50 PM
FOX Business (Business/ Finance)
... we will hear from the governor at 2:30 local time. scott walker probably will come out to
respond to reports he was prank called yesterday by someone reporting to be one of his
1llliii!E~!lI wealthy supportersln which ... .
Scott Walker on CNBC - U.S. Cable

02/23/2011 01:26:52 PM
Power Lunch (News, talk Show)
... cotton futures remaining at record highs. cnbc's scott walker is in denton, texas where a
1IIIii!E'!-lillllbi9 hotel chain has made the adjustment. scott? » they're trying to make ...
Scott Walker on Comedy Central - U.S. Cable

02/23/2011 01:33:33 PM
The Colbert Report (Comedy, Talk Show)
... (Iaughter) newly elected republican governor scott walker tried to reason with them. he
1lllli!i!E~lIi asked for wage and benefit cuts and listen to their response ... ,
Governor Walker on Fox News - U.S. Cable

02/23/2011 01:34:57 PM
4/12/2011
Page 17 of24
... state senate had fled the state In an attempt to block a vote on governor walker's budget
bill. the 14 senate democrats are still awol. and they say they will continue ...
Governor Walker on Comedy Central - U.S. Cable

02/23/2011 01:35:17 PM .
... therefore unions are al qaeda. (laughter) governor walker is george walker bush and
_ _:.ail wisconsin must i invade Iraq! (cheers and applause) and i tell you, folks, I tell ...
(click thumbnail to play),
Scott Walker on Comedy Central - U.S. Cable

02/23/2011 01 :42:43 PM
: ... everybbdy. folks, wisconsin governor scott Walker Is using the new republican rnajorltvto
heroically strip state employees of the right to negotiate and, of course, the democrats
illlllii!i"~il were ...
Governor Walker on Comedy Central N U.S. Cable

02/23/2011..01..:.4.7.:.32. PM"
The Colbert Report (Comedy, Talk show)
- ..• posslble outcome here. for, y.ou.it >,.)j...well,.-thebest.. posslble.outcome.ls. for..,gover.nor walker
to give us a holler and send us a note saying ""we can agree on thls.!" he has a balanced
illlllii!i"~1Il budget which ...
Scott Walker on NYl - New York. NY

02/23/2011 01:53:14 PM
News All Day (News)
... bill. rneanwhtle, wisconsin govern9r scott walker is promising as many as 15- hundred
illllliil!li1!Ji1li initial layoffs and up to 6- thousand over the thousand ...

02/23/2011 01 :54:31 PM
•..drama added to this fascinating standoff where we have kind of scott walker representing'
republicans more broadly on the national level kind of fighting to restrict unions, balance the
1IIIilIi!E~1Il budget and unions in some ways, ...
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02/23/2011 02:01:24 PM
News Nation (Polltlcs, News)
... president's agenda. let's begin In wisconsin where republican governor scott walker was
apparently pranked by a btagger posing as billionaire bis man and conservative supporter
david koch ....
Scott Walker on National Public Radio - U.S. Cable

02/23/2011 02:04:07 PM
... rather adds prounlon demonstrators continue to rally at the state capitol in Madison
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker's office says the governor did indeed take a prank call with a
man- Claiming to be a wealthy conservative activist NPR's Peter Overby status the 20 minute
(click thumbnail to play) cail was actuaily made by ...
Scott Walker on Fox News - U.S. C.pble

02/23/2011 02:08:02 PM
... we told but.this last hour. the wisconsin governor scott walker becoming the targets of a
1iIIIi!iii!-illlll prank cailer. now we have the sounds. before we roll it, here's what happened ....
Governor Walker on Fox News - U.S: Cable

02/23/2011 02:09:46 PM
... it. » beautiful. megyn: who did governor waiker think he was talking to? david coke
iIilill!iiifiolll!ll within coke Industries is (he second iargest industry in the united states ...

02/23/2011 02:12:47 PM
... handing out fake sick notes to teachers. » governor walker put this in motion when he
had his extreme asures and wanted to dictate to everyone rather than govern through
i!liIil!i!lii~1lI consensus....
Governor Walker on CNN - U.S. Cable

02/23/2011 02:47:01 PM
Newsroom (News)
... been in iilinois forstelllrrqa "vote-out of..the.. .state: governor walker'wllf behere live 3: 30
i!liIi!!illil~1ill eastern time right here on cnn. »> is football too vioient? i'li ask former nfl rookie of ...

02/23/2011 02:48:58 PM
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4/12/2011
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... speak exclusively with Ian murphy, the journalist who prank called wisconsin governor
walker poslnqas a billionaire donor. that's on last word tonight p.m, eastern only on msnbc.
somewhere In america, ...
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02/23/2011 03:00:13 PM
... what people have been witnessing out of wisconsin and the governor now in ohio going
along. the same way as governor walker in wisconsin. » yeah, that's right, thomas. what
1lIi1i!l'iil!-'i1i!ilWe're hearing from the •••
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Governor Walker on WTMJ-MILW (NBC> - Milwaukee. WI

02/23/2011 03:00: 16 PM
TODAY'S TMJ4 News Live at 3:00 (News, News)
•..about the iatest developments concerning his that breaking news- 'governor waiker
wrapped up a news conference moments ago. he talked about the budget repair biil ... and
~~_whYhe ...
Governor Walker on WTMJ-MILW (NBC> - Milwaukee. WI

02/23/2011.03:02:17 PM
... that are key- only-when we pass-bill- exceed budqet-we'l] put.qovernor-walker s full
remarks from this afternoon's press conference on today's tmj4 dot com. now to another big
breaking ...

02/23/2011 03:03:32 PM
TODAY'S TMJ4 News Live at 3:00 {News, News)
,..only if ail 14 show up at the capitol for a meeting. governor walker said: ""Iegaily, we
believe once they've gone into session, thevdon't physIcally have to be there. if they're
actually... .
Governor Walker on WTMJ-MILW (NBC)- Milwaukee, WI

02/23/2011 03:04:45 PM
... investlgatlng the billionaire koch brothers and the governor's budget repair bill. the t-
team's aaron amant has more. (([aaron dlamant] lllllast night we showed you how a few
lines ...
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02/23/2011 03:07:08 PM
TODAY'STMJ4 News Live at 3:00 (News, News)
... the state assembly has entered its 28th hour of debate on governor walker's budget repair
bill. they got to work yesterday afternoon. democrats came armed with dozens of
amendments to It .• hoping to ...
Governor W~lker on WTM):J'''!ILcW_(NBC): Milwayke'k_WI

02/23/2011 03:11:40 PM
-. ...three- sound off. viewers weigh in on who's winning the p-r battle- governor walker or the
unions? sound off time now. every day on Illllive at 3"" we tackle one of the day's big Issues
_~..Il!!I with ...
Governor Walker on WTMJ-MIlW (NBC) - Milwaukee, WI

02/23/2011 03:21:19 PM
... Ilthere is any truth to them. today's polltifact deals with governor walker's claim he
campaigned on the budget repair bill ... specifically taking away most of employees collective
bargaining rights ....
~overt!or Walker at! WTMJ-MIlW (NBC) - Milwaukee, WI

02/23/2011 03:30: 10·PM
.....that breaklnq-news- -the-tatest-on-the- capltol-chaos- governor'wal ker-spoke-an-hou r ago.

he called passing the budget repair bill ""critical"" ..otherwise at least 15 hundred jobs will be
lost. ...

02/23/2011 03:34:48 PM
Newsroom (News)
... brooke? » so as we wait to hear from governor walker,.there's another: Issue, that we're
anticipating he'll address. that being the reports that the governor was more or less
punk'd ...

02/23/2011 03:35:21 PM
TODAY'S TMJ4 News.Llve.at 3: 0.0.. (News,. News). .
... biggestin wisconsin history.. will union members leave work to protest governor walker's
budget? and the bigger question for parents .... will there be school tomorrow? we are ...
Governor Walker on CNN - u.s, Cable
4/12/2011
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02/23/201103:35:55 PM
'- Newsroom (News)
... pac,'political action committee is'one of the largest donors to governor walker's campaign.'
• i think it was somewhere in the area of $43,000. they have long been supporters of very
,..,'tT':'lO conservative, ...
§!!VernQLWljlker~ WT!'IJ-MILW (NB~l,:...]JIilwauke~i WI

02/23/2011 03:38:55 PM
... 94-five lake f-m plus jeff wagner is back. we start with governor waiker.. tricked by a
prank cailer. liberal blogger Ian murphy of ""the buffalo beast"" pretended to be a
~~!-"!!I republican ...

02/23/2011 03:47:25 PM
Studio B With Shepard Smith (News, Talk Show)
'...and the economic Impact just ahead. »shepard: governor walker of'-wtsconsln Is
speaking and we will getthe detaiis. no news has broken out ofthls. a civll discourse he
says. ... .
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Governor Walker on WTMJ-MIlW {NBCl...: J..liIwauk~ Wl;.

02/23/20H 03:47:26· PM. '
;..wagner-of< newsradio-6'ZQ.wtml... the-stete-assembtv's- debateon- governor-walker's budget

repair bill went through the night. more than 28 hours now. democrats Introduced
_ _Wilill amendment after amendment in an.attempt ".

02/23/2011 03:50:32 PM
Newsroom (News)
... klnd of where kate left off with the fact that we just heard from governor walker and she
was right. his big focus is hey, you state senators, you democrats, you've been a no show.
Governor Walker OllL.CNN - U._S.!........C.abL~

02/23/2011 03:51:38 PM
N",wsroom (News)
... he just mentioned that was a distraction. i imagine governor walker kind of wants to
sweep that one under the rug. » you know, i taik to a iot of people and this is, you know--
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02/23/2011 03:53:36 PM
TODAY'STMJ4 News Live at 3 :00 (News, News)
... thanks mike and caurtny.one local town ... throwing support behind governor walker's
controversial bill ... why they say It's good for the town .. and in the end... could be good for
homeowners... that's ...

02/23/2011 03:54:58 PM '
Judge Joe Brown (Reality, Syn.)
... for on-the-go women. today at flve ... part of governor walker's budqet repair bill Is raising
red flags, and It has nothing to do with unlons.the language that has some people asking ...

02/23/2011 03:58:29 PM
Newsroom (News)
, ... to negotiate their wages and benefits. that governor kaslch would just decide no to
collective bargaining, that, you know, he sees it as only a financial issue but there's an issue
with ...
Governor Walker on WTMJ-Mn.W (NBC) - Milwaukee, WI

02/23/2011 03:59:41 PM '
... that breaking news ,',. frem-thestate- eapltel; where' gave mar' walker-again defended his
position on cuttIng most union bargaining rights to save the state more than a billion dollars.

02/23/2011 04:00:01 PM
Action 2 News: At 4:00 (News)
... on day nine of the budget battle _. governor scott walker paints a bleak picture of the
mmum state's employment outlook he says will ...
Governor Walker on New England Cable News - Boston. MA

02/23/2011 04:04: 15 PM
NECN TODAY (News)
... consequences. (no tag) governor walker has proposed stripping some collective bargaining
rights of unionized ...
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GO'l~rl1.Q.r_Walker on CNBC - u.s. C.abl~

02/23/2011 04:25:06 PM
Closing Bell With Maria Bartlromo (Business, Finance)
... middle class. » what do you think about governor walker? if he says democratic state
senators don't come back to fix the budget, layoffs will begin next week ....
~overnQr Walker on Fox Bl,Isiness NetwQdL~U.S. _Cable

02/23/2011 04:28:12 PM
FOX Business Bulls & Bears (Business, Finance)
:==. ... second because we don't know how this is going to end. what happens if governor walker
III loses his battle with the public-sector unions? » spike in municipal bond yield indicating a
iIIIlIiIIIlILil'i!ll higher risk level ...
Governor Walker on Fox Business Network - U.S. Cable

02/23/2011 04:30:08 PM
FOX Business Bulls & Bears (Business, Finance)
..,even one or two, but even just one or two, that shock states into doing what governor
iIIIlIiIIIlILIlIlll walker wants them to do? » yes. and if it is a big state, full shock, a big municipal bond ...
Goverl1QL.Walker on Fox News - U.S. Cable

02/23/2011 04,.33: 06 PM
Your World With Neil Cavuto (Business, Finance)
... where' would we-be? > >guest}"froR'l,the- beginFllng,-·the,goverfl0r,said·there lsabout

balancing a budget and a balanced budget Is in the palm of his hand so we are not running
• •Lilll! away, he refuses to ...

02/23/2011 04:33:46 PM
Newsroom (News)
... balduan in the capital city of wisconsin In madison. kate, we know governor walker spoke
l!!iiimlLfll!!I a short time ago.what was the crux of his message? » reporter: 1think you heard ...
Governor Walker on New England Cable News - Boston. MA

02/23/2011 04:34:12 PM
NEC.N. TODAY (News),
•..consequences. (no tag) governor walker has proposed stripping some collective bargaining
• •Ull! rights of unionized ...
Governor Walker on WRC-DC (NBC) - Washington. D.C.
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02/23/2011 04:35:28 PM
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... rlghts due to budget cuts. they gathered in front of the office of the governor. governor
walker is trying to get state iegislature to take away collective bargaining rights of the
state's 300,000 union ...
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Scott Walker on KITV-HON (ABC) - Honolulu, HI

02/23/2011 02:06:27 AM
ABC World News Now (News, News)
... whlch strips union rights for public workers, falls to pass. governor scott walker laid those
out in an address broadcast statewide. layoffs can now begin as early as july. ,..
Wisconsin Governor ,on KITV-HON (ABCl - Honolulu, HI

02/23/2011 02:36:54 AM
ABCWorld News Now (News, News)
... and peggy. the revolt that began with a budqet standoff In wisconsin Is spreading to ohio,
indiana and michigan with no end in sight. wisconsin governor scott walker usedhis new-
found national ...
Scott Walker on KSBY-SBA (NBC].. - Santa Barb_~.!:-'" CA

02/23/2011 05:04:31 AM
K5BYNews Daybreak at. 5AM.(News,.News)•.
....television, governor scott walker said the legislation he has given state leaders is about
.1!5~!liI balancing the '"
Scott Walker on KGTV-5D (ABC) - 5an Diego, CA

02/23/2011 05:05:35 AM
lONews This Morning (News, News)
... as required by law. > >kaushal:wisconsln governor scott walker says failing to pass a bill
stripping union rights for public workers would have quote ""dire consequences. lilt walker
-i!El!-lli 1 said In a speech ...
Scott Walker on KHQ (NBC,j,-·sDokane"WA,

02/23/201105:05:56 AM
News (News)
... protesting labor bills backed by republicans. in wisconsin ... governor scott walker warns
there will be dire consequences unless senate democrats end theIr boycott over anti-union
legislation....
4/12/2011
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Scott Walker on KSEE-FRES (NBC) - Fresno, CA

02/23/2011 05:06:25 AM
K5EE24 5unrise (News)
... republlcan governor scott walker hosted a ""fireside chat"" tuesday, stating his only goal is
-I!!"il!.!!i!!l to balance the
budget....
Scott Walker-PJ1$TNV-L\CLAlLGt.:J,,-as VegJ!.~,_lI!\l

02/23/2011 05:08:12 AM
Action News at 5am (News)
- ... Iong to try and prevent a vote they say is anti-union. wisconsin governor scott walker is
calling for limits on collective bargaining rIghts. he says it's the best way to Fix wisconsin's
1IlIiI~i!.iiil budget mess....
Scott Walker on KTVK-PHX - Phoenix, AZ

02/23/2011 05: 12:37 AM
Good Morning Arizona 5AM (News)
.•.moved to after school hours. meanwhile ... the governor of wlsonsin ... scottwalker says
there is no room to bargain. he's threatening hundreds of layoffs if the measure isn't passed.
1IIill~i!.iiill but the battie of the ...
Governor Walker on KREM (CBS) - Spokane. WA

02/23/2011 05:14:35 AM
KREM 2 News First Edition (News)
... wischis is what democracy looks llkel'" wisconsin governor scott walker says democrats
lIlIiIiIiliii!oliiill need to come back to work. they've fled the state to avoid a vote on a biil that ...
Governor Walker on KNSD-SD (NBC) - San Diego. CA

02/23/2011 05:35:16 AM
NBC San Diego. News In the Morning (News, News)
... a tax-reform gropp will hold a conference offerlnqsupport for wisconsin gov.ernor scott
walker. meantime, governor walker hosted a fireside chat saying he only wants to balance
IIlIiIIiiiiii.illili the budget. he wants to end collective ...
Governor Walker on KUSI~SD - San Diego. CA·

02/23/2011 05:35:29 AM'
Good Morning San.Diego First Edition.. (News),.
... their solidarity for workers who are fighting the wisconsin governor's efforts to take away
most of their collective bargaining rights. and two conservative groups in san diego are ...
4/12/2011
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Gover.m,r Walker on KPSI:' -eQISJ-=-Palm-'spring1!,_CI\

02/23/201105:48:47 AM
KPSP Local 2 Morning News at 5 (News)
•.. before the end of june. that's the word .. from wisconsin governor.. scott walker.. to his
staters democratic representatives. last night.. governor walker .. said that's what would ..•
Scott Walker on KOAA (NBC) - Colorado Springs, CO

02/23/2011 06:04: 13 AM
News First Today at 6am (News)
... in national news this morning - wisconsin governor... scott walker... says faillng to pass a
!illiiJ!ii1l~!il bill that will cut collective bargaining rights for most public employees .....would have ...
Governor Walker on KXRM (FOX) - Colorado Springs. CO

02/23/2011 06:06:55 AM
Fox 21 Morning News at 6 (News)
... contlnue for the 'elghth straight day In madison as governor walker attempts to offset a
$3.6 billion budget gap and protests In the neighboring states of Indiana and ohio echo the
latest in ...
Scott Walker on KVEO (NBC) - Harlingen, TX

02/23/2011' 06':40:28 AM .
Early Today (News, News)
... workers. in a speech last night, scott walker warned he would layoff 1500 public
employees If his proposal Is not passed by this friday. »> we are learning more about ...
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Governor Walker on KTUU (NBC) - Anchorage, AK

02/23/2011 06:40:55 AM
Channel 2 News: Morning Edition (News)
... In wisconsin last night, governor walker delivered a live "fireside chat" to residents! ..•
.Governor Wal.ker on KPNX-PHJUN~L:.£.I:!o..l'nb<:,AZ

02/23/2011 06:46:59 AM
12 News Today (News)
... four other kids were in the backseat without seat belts .. »> wIsconsin governor walker
says thousands will be laidoff If lawmakers don't pass an antiunion rights blil. he says up to
1lllllil1iiiiL- 6,000 people ...
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Go.vernor Walk~.r on WITI-MILW (FOX) - MthNa~k~~, WI

02/23/2011 07:01:10 AM
Fox 6 Wake-Up News at 7 (News)
... bargaining rights. »with around 100 democratic amendments to, governor walker's bill--
how soon could a vote really take place. angelieca durla live In madison with the latest......
Scott Walker on WLUK (FOX) - Green Bay, WI

02/23/2011 07:02:24 AM
Good Day Wisconsin (Newsmagazine! Misc.)
... studies this morning.. hi ang. weather wise ... governor scott walker makes his budget
pitch to the people of wisconsin. walker held a fireside chat last night to explain what he ...

02/23/2011 07:03:37 AM
... lonq as they're away there aren't enough senators left to take action on a governor
1il!I!iIill~!l walker'srepair bill. 3 » fox six caught up with one of the lawmakers --for a one ...
Scott Walk",r on WITI-MILW-LEoX) - Milwaukee, WI

02/23/2011 07:05:07 AM
Fox 6 Wake-.Up News at 7 (News)
... that correctional orflcers walk-off-the-job-to- protest governor scott-walker- guard members
visited the redgranite correctional Institution in central wisconsin and others In recent weeks.
she stressed ..•
Scott Walker on WITI-MILW (FOX) - Milwaukee. WI

02/23/2011 07:06:29 AM
Fox 6 Wak",-Up News at 7 (News)
.. .fInd the complete lII'one-on-one l l1l interview with governor scott walker... along with other
Interviews with democratic senators. lall on our homepage-- at lIufox six now dot com. ll U ' •••
Scott W.alker on W3JlW (E9X) - EV"'!1~vill~,_IN

02/23/2011 07:07:38 AM
AM Evansville (News)
... also joined protesters at the capitol. governor scott walker says the state may send out
layoff notices to state workers if the budget issue isn't resolved. the governor wants to
iliilIIii!E~1il reduce ...
Governor Walker on KXRM (FOX) - Colorado Springs. CO
4/12/2011
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02/23/2011 07:07:47 AM
Fox 21 Morning News (News)
... continue for the eighth straight day In madison as governor walker attempts to offset a
$3.6 billion budqet gap and protests In the neighboring states of Indiana and ohio echo the
latest In ••.
S-cott Walk~ on KODS (fOX) - Du!Ji1!l~I'lJ'i

02/23/2011 07:08:13 AM
First Business (Business, Finance)
... remain high as the governor now warns of possible layoffs. governor scott walker says as
many as is-hundred workers could receive pink slips as early as next week If state
lawmakers,don't pass a bill ...
Governor Walker on KXRM (FOX) M Colorado Springs, CO

02/23/2011 07:08:48 AM
Fox 21 Morning News (News)
... week found 48 percent of likely voters agree with governor walker of wisconsin - while 38
percent are siding with the unions. in new york, I'm connell mcshane. the debate over labor
-ii!liiiiii-flilill unions ...
.Governor Walker 9n KOKI (FOX) - Tulsa, OK

02/23/2011 07:08:51 AM
FOX23 News This Morning (News, News)
.....senate democrats skipped- town-last-week delaying- aetlon-on-the-rneasure- governor

walker says his proposal isn't about attacking unions... he says it's purpose Is to balance
E~!.lilllll wisconsin's projected ...
Governor Walker on WISC (CBS) - Madison, WI

02/23/2011 07:25: 19 AM
The Early Show (News, Talk Show)
... unitedhealthcare. the state assembly has been up all night debating governor walker's
Eli!i"~illilI budget repair bill that would strip state workers of their collective bargaining rights....
Governor Walker on WFRV (CBS) - Green Bay. WI

02/23/2011 07:25:56 AM
The Eariy Show (News, Talk.Show),
... floor during a session. ----- meanwhile... the governor says if the bill does not pass It will
.iIlIi~lll have dire consequences. is-hundred state workers could be laid off by july With another ...
Governor Walker on WKOW (ABC) - Madison, WI
4/12/2011
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02/23/2011 07:26:49 AM
Good Morning America (News, Talk Show)
... the state assembly stayed up aii night debating democratic amendments-- to governor
Walker's budget repair bill. republicans have the votes to pass the blll, but democrats have
proposed ...
Governor Walker on WAOW (ABC) - Wausau, WI

02/23/2011 07:26:50 AM
Good Morning America (News, Taik Show)
....in a statewide address last nlqht., governor walker warned .. if lawmakers don't pass the.
1iIIiI'!i"i~1i'l budget repair blll, ....
Governor Walker on KARE-MIN (NBC) - Minneapolis. MN

02/23/2011 07:26:51 AM
... acuvue oasys brand. the bill. wisconsin governor scott walker is warning of layoffs by this
summer if his budget bill does not get passed .. In his "Tireslde chat'?' last ."
Governor Walker on WDIO (ABC) - Duluth, MN

02/23/201107:26:57 AM
... llllnols came back to work. governor walker today, was supposed to address a group of
superior ...
Governor Walker on WLUK (FOX) - Green Bay, WI

02/23/2011 07:33:35 AM
Good Day Wisconsin (Newsmagazine, Misc.)
... them pay more for pensions and health care. governor walkersays the move would help
to fix the state' )s budget shortfall, but democra needs changing, and have offered dozens of
amendments, ...
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!>.!lvernor Walker on WLUIL(FQlO-=J>reen Bay, WI

02/23/201107:35:21 AM
... voice. and they have spoken loud and clear. > governor walker says the bill is not an
attack on unions ... he says it's aii about fixing the budget shortfaii.forr staff rahm emanuel
_ _~iIIc1alms ...
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Governor W-",lk!lLQ-"'~!'I,P-CI!I.-Cf9X)- QticagQdl.

02/23/2011 07:44:04 AM
Good Day Chicago (News)
... of neariy all their bargaining rights. governor waiker says at ieast 1500 employees will
receive layoff notices next week if lawmakers can't move his bill forward ....
~Qvernor Walker on WfR)l..LcBS) - Green Bay,: W.I

02/23/2011 07:56:09 AM
...there's still no action in the senatebecause of a boycott by democrats. governor walker

said in a speech broadcast live statewide yesterday... that if iawmakers don't pass the bill up
to 1,500 state workers could be ... .

02/23/2011 07:56:36 AM
... Ieader 13:33:39 I mean really, if governor doyle proposed this tell me you wouldn't all be
• •Lliill on your feet now, every single one of you. just ...
Governor Walker on WKOW U\.BCl..- Madiso.n....WI

02/23/20U.07:56;44.AM
'.','.~' ... spokeswoman- savs-v-they're uj:ldating' E0ntjn~eney" plans;" when-governor-walker

Introduced the budget repair bll-" he put the national guard on standby. meanwhiie--. the u-
• •iUiilll w system board of regents.... .
Scott Walker on CSPAN - U.S. Cable

02/23/2011 08:00:55 AM
Washington Journal (News, Talk Show)
... up. they just do not want scott walker to monkey with their collective bargaining. thank
you and keep up the good work. budget process....
Governor Walker on WlUK (FOX) ~ Green Bay. WI

02/23/201108:01:52 AM
Good.Day Wisconsin (Newsmagazine,. Misc.), .
... Iawmakers are making their way through dozens of amendments to governor walker's
Iil!llIlliLl. budget repair bill. +++Iive web+++ here's a live look at the wisconsin eye website, which '"
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02/23/2011 08:02:07 AM
lmus in the 'Morning (Business, Taik Show)
... meantlme, the stalemate in wIsconsin continues today. governor scott walker warning of
dire consequences and the budget repair blli Is not passed and jeff flock is stili there, live In
madison with the latest, ...
Scott Walker on WDIV-DET (NBCL:-Detroit. MJ;

02/23/2011 08:02:37 AM
... government workers of collective bargaining rights is uncertain. governor scott walker
says If lawmakers don't pass the bill soon, up to 1500 state workers could be laid off by july.
»c-> a new study exposes the ...
Scott Walker on WALB (NBC) - Albany. GA

02/23/2011 08:02:37 AM
... government workers of collective bargaining rights is uncertaIn. governor scott walker
says If lawmakers don't pass the bill soon, up to 1S00 state workers could be laid off by july.
> > > a new study exposes the ...
~~
Scott Walker on WTWO (NBC) - Terre Haute. IN

02/23/2011 08:02,37,AM,
... government workers of collective bargaining rIghts ls uncertain. governor scott walker
says if lawmakers don't pass the blil soon, up to 1500 state workers could be laid off by july,
»> a new study exposes the ...
~~
Scott Walker on WVIR (NBC) - Charlottesville. VA

02/23/2011 08:02:38 AM
... government workers of collective bargainIng rights is uncertain. governor scott walker
says If lawmakers don'tpass-ttre-bnl-soom-up-to- t500 stateworkerscould belaldoff by july.
iiiiiJ!i!lll~
Scott Walker on WTOV (NBC) - Wheeling, WV

02/23/201108:02:42 AM .
... government workers of collective bargaIning rights is uncertain. governor scott walker
says If lawmakers don't pass the bill soon, up to 1S00 state workers could be laid off by july.
>>> a new study exposes the •••
1IIIl!i1li!il~
Scott Walker on WJAR-PVD (NBC) - Providence. RI
4/12/2011
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'02/23/2011 08:02:48 AM
... government workers of collective bargaining rights is uncertain. governor scott walker
Scott Walker on WTWC (NBC) - Tallahassee. FL

02/23/2011 08:02:50 AM
. ...government'workers of collective bargarriff"~frights' is uncertain. governor scott walker

1ili!lil!Ii~
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Scott Walker on WPTZ-BUR (NBC) - Burlington. VT

02/23/2011 08:03:04 AM
...government workers of collective bargaining rights is uncertain. governor scott walker

1Ii!i!li!i"~iill > > > a new study exposes the ...
.Governor Walker on WLUKjFOX)-=-Green BaY,~.t

02/23/2011 08·:03·:0g·AM,·'"
, '" < the-capltol-rotunda-fllled 'with·deafening' noiS8"aS-S00Fl"8S' governorwalker appeared on

television screens that had been showing the ongoing debate in the-assembly. not a single
115!""!- part of his ... ' .

02/23/2011 08:03:42 AM
American Morning (News, Talk Show)
... state to stall a vote on the blil in the senate. governor walker giving a talk last night
1i!IliIl~~iII! calling the system broken. in Indiana they staged a walkout....

02/23/2011 08:03:47 AM
Fox 6. Wak~-Up. News. at.8. (News),
... 3 »in the midst of all the debating governor walker did manage to sign one new measure
Into law. a two-thirds majority vote is now needed In the legislature to raise sales ...
Scott Walker on WBAL-AM - Baltimore, MP
4/12/2011
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02/23/2011 08:03:48 AM
.. .soon in his speech to the state there was no hint of compromise governor Scott Walker
stood firm and even raise the stakes for there is much work or go means at least 1500 state
employees will be away all before the general Democrats will say they are not ...
Scott Walker on National Public Radio - U.S. Cable

02/23/2011 08:04:23 AM
... a dally protest to To protesters banged on bucket drums for the GovernorGov. Scott
Walker delivered a televised fireside chat latest plan to Increase what public employees paid
at you for help sure to take away collective-bargaining E. I a Democratic editors need to
(click thumbnail to play) take to prevent ...
Scott Walker on WDRB-LOU (FOX) - Louisville, KY

02/23/2011 08:04:30 AM'
Fox in the Morning (News)
... 3 In wisconsin, governor scott walker says 1S-hundred jobs could be lost if a bill stripping
union rights doesn't pass. he also said another slx- thousand people could be ...
Governor Walker on WlUK (FOX) - Green Bay, WI

02/23/2011 08:05:16 AM
... betweerrtuthousand and 22- thousand signatures. governor'walker'plans to release his

full budget next week.he had been expected to release it yesterday, but it was pushed back
IlIiliIlilIif!o!!ill because ofthe ...
Governor Walker on WlTI-MILW (FOX) - Milwaukee, WI,

02/23/2011 08:07:12 AM
t ... the board rushed the deal in order to lock It in before governor walker's budget repair bill
1IlIIIl1llllll~'I'i!i' could pass. 3 » if you go on facebook -- beware of not only the ...
Governor Walker on WJR-AM - Detroit, MI

02/23/2011 08:07: 14 AM
... resume business today despite a boycott by Democrats In Indiana pointing legislation
opposed by unions In Wisconsin the governor Walker warns there'll be severe consequences
on by Senate Democrats and their boycott over the legislation that would do away with
(click thumbnail to piay) collective bargaining for public employees deliver walkers are questioning ...
§OVeJ1IQf Walker on_Cr'ttU;..::.U.s....Cable

02/23/2011 08: 14:39 AM
Squawk Box (Business, Finance)
... they want their heads. and in wisconsin, this governor -- walker's point is that even if they
agree to everything, they are a nemesis. and so workers are fighting not just for wages, but
llIiliIiliiiil!-illllltheY're ...
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02/23/2011 08:16:31 AM
FOX and Friends (News, Talk Show)
Governor WaIk!:Lon V\[FRY-LGIl-S.J - Green Bay, WI

02/23/2011 08:26:23 AM
... senate floor during a session. ----- governor walker painted a grim picture of what will
happen if the bill does not pass... as many as 1,500 people could be laid off by july with
another .•.
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Governor Walker on WBAY (ABC) - Green Bay. WI

02/23/2011 08:27:08 AM
... sesslon after more than 20 hours debating governor walker's budget repair bill. the bill
would require state and ...
Governor Walker on WAOW (ABC) - Wausau, WI

02/23/2011 08:27:17 AM
... in a statewidede address last night.• governor walker warned .. if lawmakers don It pass the
lII!Iii!Di!-Ill!ll budget repair bill .....
Governor Walker on WDIO (ABC) - Duluth. MN

02/23/2011 08:27:17 AM
Good Morning America (News, Taik Show)
... samantha mehrotra. it's 8:27. governor walker this morning, was supposed to address a
iIl!iii!iliil~!ll group of superior ... .
Governor Walker on KARE-MIN (NBC) - Minneapolis, MN

02/23/2011 08:27:32 AM
Today (News.Talk.Shew) .
... news. cases are connected. wisconsin governor scott walker Is warning of layoffs by this
1II!Ii.~!iI summer if a budget bill does not get passed in his ltIl~ireslde chat'" last ...
Governor Walker on WLUK (FOX) - Green Bay. WI
4/12/2011
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02/23/2011 08:34:34 AM
~ •.with an additional 15 day notice for teachers. governor walker has warned that state
employees could start getting iayoff notices as eariy as next week If the budget bill isn't
passed ...
I
Governor Walker on CNBC - U.S. Cable
02/23/201108:46:08 AM
Squawk Box (Business/ Finance)
... requirement to balance the budget. and so governor walker, this Is dumped in his lap. a
$3.6 billion biennial budget deficit. he's seplng up to the plate to ...
Governor Walker on CNBC - U.S~ Cable

02/23/2011 08:49:44 AM
Squawk Box (Business/Finance)
... proposals to limit the bargaining rights for a couple of years but the governor seems like
he's pretty resolute. has he -- from a political standpoint, has he painted himself into a
iIII!llilliil.llii1ll corner where If .•.
Governor Walker on CNBC - U.S. Cable

02/23/2011 OR:52:39 AM
5quawk Box (Business, Finance)
... net-net. » the democratic senators will come back and governor walker will sit down and
iIII!l~""OlI talk to them and they'll work things out, and we'll have to do that. » meaning? ...
Governor Walker on WISC (CBS) - Madison. WI

02/23/2011 08:55:33 AM
... prepared to present more than one hundred amendments to governor walker's.budget
repair bill. democrats focused on fine- tuning and Improving the bill -- and the republican
IiliE!J':l!ll majority accused democrats of stalling ....
Governor Walker on WFRV (CBS.L=-!ireen BaV~1I!Lt

02/23/2011 08:55:58 AM
... public workers. there's still no action in the senate, because of a boycott by democrats. '
governor walker said in a speech broadcast live statewide yesterday... that If lawmakers
1Iili1lili.:.lllllldon't pass the bill up to 1,500 ...
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Goy~rnor Walk<lL91LWJFJllL(jIU!.!:;) - Wausau,Jl\lI

02/23/2011 08:56:43 AM
... i'm kristyn allen, the time now is 8:55. governor walker says his budget repair bill wlli give
local government the tools to create balanced budgets. and with wisconsin facing a ...
Governor Walker on WMTV (NBC) ~ Madison. WI

02/23/2011 08:57:41 AM
Today (News, Taik Show)
... we're foiiowing. the state assembly is stili debating governor walker's budget repair bili.
-i!Il!i~1liI the session started around noon yesterday. democrats immediately launched a ...

02/23/2011 09:07:59 AM
Imus in the Morning (Business, Talk Show)
...» and the voters essentially spoke. they threw down with governor walker and the-- you
-i!Il!i~!IlII know, throughout the country with that sentiment. charles: and ohio and Indiana... .

02/23/2011'09:08:36 AM
America's Newsroom (News, Talk Show)
... aii nighter and they're stili going at it right now, despite ail of this governor walker took to
-'!'i"'!o!lilll the air waves last night, he's not giving up an inch on this budqet repair bill which strips ...
Governor Walker on WFLD-CHI (FOX) - Chicago. IL

02/23/2011 09:10:13 AM
... off from the state's direct deposit program. governor walker says they have to show up on
~lil!'"~m the senate fioor during a session to get paid. they gotta show up. [laughter] ...
. (dick thumbnail to play)
Governor Walker on WSYM (FOX) - Lansing, MI

02/23/2011 09:13:10 AM
FOX 47 Morning News.Rewind (News, Misc.) .
... contlnue for the eighth straight day in madison as governor walker attempts to offset a
-ii!"'~iIIl $3. blliio budget gap and protests In the neighboring states of indian ...
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90y~rnor Wi!lker-9n WS"L~UFOX) - Lan§in.g,_M~

02/23/2011 09:14:13 AM
FOX 47 Morning News Rewind (News, Misc.)
... percent of likely voters agree with governor walker of wisconsin - while 38 percent are
siding with th unions we're watching your money on fox ...
(click thurnbnall to piay)
Governor Walker on MSNPC - u.s. CabJ~

• 02/23/2011 09:21:11 AM
The Daiiy Rundown (Politics, News)
'-'-'--¥I::'f~'~'_C--'""" •••that i assume was part of the indiana campaign process. the weakness In what governor
~ _- II walker is doing, he said at one point i heard him say, we had an election and these issues
- - were out there and we won....
Governor Walker on Comedy Central ~ U.S. Cable

02/23/201110:05:18 AM
The Coibert Report (Comedy, Talk Show)
... therefore unions are al qaeda. (laughter) governor walker is george walker bush and
.'!'l!il~iIII wisconsin must I Invade iraq! (cheers and applause) and i tell you, folks, ltell ...
(click thumbnaii to play)·

02/23/201110:11:07 AM
Varney & Company (Business, Finance)
" .of the state senate or the state legislature. > > you say you praised gov!=rnor walker.
would you specifically agree with him on roiling back union power as far as collective ...
Governor Walker on Fox Business-Network - U.S. Cable

02/23/201110: 13:24 AM
'! .don't forget some of those proqrarns that i started l'rn very happy. about and governor
walker is leading to the same way a lot of previous governorsand a IQt of people In
wisconsin expect him to. ... .
.Governor Wi;lll~er_Q.D Com_~ C~ntral - U.S. Cable

02/23/201110:17:03 AM
... possible outcome here for you? » well, the best possible outcome is for governor walker
to give us a holler and send us a note saying Hllwe can agree on thts.?" he has a balanced
budget which ...
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Y.9J!~r!NLWalk.~LQnWJFIIlUNJlC) - WausalJ".WI
02/23/201110:27:23 AM
... i'm krlstyn allen. the time now is (10:27) governor walker says his budget repair bill will
help local governments create balanced budgets. the lincoln county finance ...
(click thumbnail to play) .
Governor Walker on WMTV (NBC) - Madison. WI

02/23/201110:27:48 AM
.. .following for you today. the state assembly is still debating governor walker's budget
lliliillilLii!l repair bill.the session started around noon yesterday. democrats immediately launched a ...
Governor Walker on Fox Business· Network - U.S. Cable

02/23/201110:38:53 AM
~~'j;J'~~'" ...•.. " . " . . . Jiolldays to protest in capitals around the country so they are strong support for what
. . I governor walker and other folks do and rain in the spending and bring pensions in line for
.ilIilLiillll these government unions....
Governor Walker on Fox Bu~iness Network - U.S. Cabl§

02/23/201> 10:40,W·AM· .
~ .....jobs to do these-protests-day after day, it lOOKS' that way' but governorwalker'made a

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great point. 20,000 union folks every right to be here they are not like millions of wisconsin
.~.r.m like to ...

02/23/201110:55:33 AM
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way lot of previous governors and people wisconsin expect him to. to the progressive, try to
solve ... -

02/23/201111:01:31 AM
lansing. and. Co..(Politics, News).
... the democrats are hiding in illinois to prevent a vote to be taken on governor walker's
.ilItl=';llII budget relief bill. no vote on that will happen today. we'll talk to democratic ...
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02/23/201111:39:01 AM
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From: Nancy Gmail

Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2011 6:29 PM
To: sen.cowles@legis.wLgov; sen.eJlis@legis.wLgov; sen.olsen@iegis.wLgov; .
sen.wanggaard@legis,wi.gov;; sen'; zipperer@legis.wi.gov; Sen.Darling - LEGIS
Cc: Gilkes, Keith - GOV
Subject: Separate the bill: pass collective bargaining piece NOW
Senators, A friend just heard Charles Krauthammer on TV supporting Governor Walker and indicating he
beiieves that we are winning. He aiso said that layoffs would be a strategic mistake.
However, he mentioned your ability to pass non-monetary bill. if you have the ability to pass.these bills without
having the democrats return, why not simply separate the budget repair bill, leave the fiscal part alone for the
moment and pass the part of the pill that will eliminate collective bargaining oniy at this time? I'd pretty much
guess that if you were to separate this bill into 2 parts and move to pass this part now, those cowards hiding
across the border would be forced to return!
Thanks for your consideration. If there's something that would disallow you from doing this with the bill, please let
me know.
Nancy Mistele
"If a nation expects to be ignorantand free, it expects what never was and never will be." Thomas Jefferson
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Sent: Tuesday, February 22,20116:10 PM
SUbject: '(WisPolitics) Advisory -- Walker pitches austerity measures directly to the public -- 22 February
2011
22 February 2011
Exclusively for WisPolitics Platlnurn-Subscrlbers
From WisPolitics.com ...
-- Gov. Scott Walker told Wisconsinites this evening that his austerity measures for
state employees were needed for the state to finally put its fiscal house in order and
avoid the mistakes of his predecessor in punting the problem onto others.
As a standoff with Senate Derns.finished its.sixth.day, Walker also warned of dire.

consequences if action is not taken soon on his budget repair bill, including layoffs.
"What we need now more than ever, is a commitment to the future," Walker said.
Walker has taken fire over the past week with critics questioning why he was pushing for
stripping public employees of almost all their collective bargaining rights as part of his budget
repair bill. They have also blasted him for failing to listen to the thousands who have protested
at the Capitol over the past week. .
But the guv described the protesters as an increasingly out-of-state lot and said he has,
listened to the average Wisconsinites that he's spoken with in recent days as he's traveled
around the state. He said his bill has been changed to address some of their concerns,
including the extension of civil service protections to local employees.
He promised those protections would remain, ensuring public employees' rights while
balancing their needs with those of taxpayers.
"This is a decision that Wisconsin will make," Walker said.
See more in the Budget Blog later:

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From: GOV Press

Sent: Tuesday, February 22,2011 6:14 PM
To: GOV Press
Subject: Text of the Governor's Address
February 22, 2011

STRICTLY EMBARGOED UNTIL 6:10pm
Text of the Governor's Address

Madison-Belowls the text of Governor Walker's conversation about our current fiscal year challenges,
the divisions which have arisen over the past week and his positive vision for moving Wisconsin forward.
Good evening.
Wisconsin is showing the rest of the country how to have a passionate, yet civil debate about our
finances. That's a very Midwestern trait and something we should be proud of Ipray, however, that this
civfffty will continue as people pour into our state from all across America.
First, let me be clear: I have great respect for those who have chosen a career in government. I really do.
in 1985, when I was a high school junior in the small town of Delavan, I was inspired to pursue public
service after I attended the American Legion's Badger Boys State program. The military veterans and
educators who put on that week-long event showed the honor in serving others.
Tonight, I thank the 300,OOO-plus state and local government employees who showed up for work today
and did their jobs well. We appreciate it. If you take only one message away tonight, it's that we all
respect the work that you do.
I also understand how concerned many government workers are about their futures. I've listened to
their comments and read their emails.
I listened to the educator from Milwaukee who wrote to me about her concerns about the legislation
and what it might mean for her classroom.
That's why last week we agreed to make changes to the bill to address many of those issues.
And I listened to others like the correctional officer in Chippewa Falls who emailed me arguing that
'bargaining rights for public employee unions are the only way to ensure that workers get a fair say in
their working conditions.
I understand and respect those concerns. It's important to remember that many of the rights we're
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talking about don't come from collective bargaining. They come from the civil service system in
Wisconsin. That law was passed in 1905 (long before collective bargaining) and it will continue long
after our plan is approved.
You see, despite a lot of the rhetoric we've heard over the past 11 days the bill I put forward isn't aimed
at state workers, and it certainly isn't a battle with unions. If it was, we would have eliminated collective
bargaining entlrely or we would have gone after the private-sector unions.
But, we did not because they are our partners in economic development. We need them to help us put
250,000 people to work in the private sector over the next four years.
The legislation t've.put.forward.is about one thing. It's about balancing our budget now -- and in the
future. Wisconsin faces a 137 million dollar deficit for the remainder of this fiscal year and a 3.6 billion
dollar deficit for the upcoming budget.
Our bill is about protecting the hardworking taxpayer. It's about Wisconsin families trying to make ends
meet and help their children.
People like the woman from Wausau who wrote me saying "I'm a single parent of two children, one of
whom is autietlc.t havebeen-mttmotetv involved in my school district, but lcan nolonqerefford the
taxes I pay. I am in favor of everyone paying for benefits, as I have to."
It's also about the small business owner who told me about the challenges he faces just making payroll
each week. His employees PCw much larger premiums than we are asking because that's how they keep
the company going and thaeshow they protect their jobs.
. Or the substitute teacher here in Madison, who wrote to me last week about having to sit at home
unableto work because' her union had closed the school-down to-protest:
She sent me an email that went on to say, "I was given no choice in joining the union and I am forced to
pay dues ... I am missing out on pay today... Ifeel like I have no voice."
I assure you that she does have a voice.
And so does the factory worker in Janesville who was laid off nearly two years ago. He's a union guy in a
union town who asks simply why everyone else has to sacrifice except those in government.
Last week, I traveled the state visiting manufacturing plants and talking to workers - just like the guy
from Janesville. Many of them are paying twenty-five to fifty percent of their health care premiums.
Most, had 401k plans with limited or no match from the company.
My brother's in the same situation. He works as a banquet manager and occasional bartender at a hotel
.and my sister-in-law works for a department store. They have two beautiful kids.
In every way, they are a typical middle-class family here in Wisconsin. David mentioned to me that he
pays nearly $800 a month for his health insurance and the little he can set aside for his 401k.
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He -like so many other workers across Wisconsin - would love a deal like the benefits we are pushing in
this budget repair bill.
That's because what we are asking far is modest- at least to those outside of government.
Our measure asks for a 5.8% contribution to the pension and a 12.6% contribution for the health
insurance premium. Botn are well below the national average.
And this is just one part of our comprehensive plan to balance the state's 3.6 billion dollar budget
deficit.
.... Now.some hove.questioned why., we haveto.reform collective bargaining to balance the budget. The
answer is simple the system Is broken: it costs taxpayers serious money- particularly at the local/evel.
As a former county official, I know that first hand.
For years, I tried to use modest changes in pension and health insurance contributions as a means of
balancing our budget without massive layoffs or furloughs. On nearly every occasion, the local unions
(empowered by collective bargaining agreements) told me to go ahead and layoff workers. That's not
acceptable to me.
Here's another example: in Wisconsin, many local school districts are required to buy their health
insurance through the WEA Trust (which is the state teachers union's company). When our bill passes,
these school districts can opt to switch into the state plan and save $68 million per year. Those savings
could be used to pay for more teachers and put more money into the classroom to help our kids.
Some have also suggested that Wisconsin raise taxes on corporations and people with high-incomes.
Well -- Governor Doyle and the Legislature did that: two years ago. Infact they passed a budget-repair
bill (injust one day, mind vourthot includedabillion-dollar tax increase;'
Instead of raising taxes, we need to control government spending to balance our budget.
Two years ago, many of the same Senate Democrats who are hiding out in another state approved a
biennial budget that not only included higher taxes - it included more than two billion dollars in one-
time federal stimulus aid.
That money was supposed to be for one-time costs for things like roads and bridges. Instead, they used
it as a short-term fix to balance the last state budget. Not surprisingly, the state now faces a deficit for
. the remainder of this fiscal year and a 3.6 billion dollar hole for the budget starting July 1st.
What we need now more than ever, Is a commitment to thefuture.
As more and more protesters come in from Nevada, Chicago and elsewhere, I am notgoing to allow
their voices to overwhelm the voices of the millions of taxpayers from across the state who think we're
doing the right thing. This is a decision that Wisconsin will make.
Fundamentally, that's what we were elected to do. Make tough decisions. Whether we like the outcome.
or not, our democratic institutions callfor us to participate. That is why I am asking the missing Senators
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to come back to work.
Do the job you were elected to do. You don't have to like the outcome, or even vote yes, but as part of
the world's greatest democracy, you should be here, in Madison, at the Capitol.
The missing Senate Democrats must know that their failure to come to work will lead to dire
consequences very soan. Failure to act on this budget repair bill means (at least) 15 hundred state
employees will be laid off before the end ofJune. If there is no agreement by July Ist, another 5-6
thousand state workers -- as well as 5-6 thousand local government employees would be also laid off.
But, there is a way to avoid these layoffs and other cuts. The 14 State Senators who are staying outside
. oj.Wisconsin as we speak can come home and do their job.
We are broke because time and time again politicians of both parties ran from the tough decisions and
punted them down the road for another day. We can no longer do that, because, you see, what we're
really talking about today is our future.
The future of my children, of your children, of the children of the single mother from Wausau that I
mentioned earlier.
Like you, I want my two sons to grow up in a state at least as great as the Wisconsin I grew up in.
.. More than 162 years ago, our ancestors approved Wisconsin's constitution. They believed in the power
of hard work and determination and they envisioned a new state with limitless potential.
Ourfounders were pretty smart. They understood that it is through frugality and moderation in
government that we will see freedom and prosperity for our people.
Now is our time to once again seize that potential. We will do so at this turning point in our state's
history by restoring fiscal responsibility thatfosters prosperity for today - and for future generotions.
Thank you for joining me tonight. May God richly bless you and your family and may God continue to
bless the great State of Wisconsin.
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From: Nancy Gmail

Subject:.WALKERFAr>J.- LEHERS SENT TO MADISON CHAMBER/JENNiFER
ALEXANDERamber.com/aboutlpress_room/60
Keith, Sorry to bother you if there's a better way to forward these to Governor Walker. My friends wanted him to see
there support in light of recent comments from GMCC.
Nancy Mistele
.-:--- Original Mess<j@ -----
From: Mary Feldt
To: jaiexander@greatermadisonchamber com
Cc: illurda@greatermadisonchambeLcom
Sent: Monday, February 21 ,201.1 11:40 AM
SUbje'ct: Budget repair http://www.greatermadisonchamber.com/aboutlpress room/60
Jennifer, this is personally from me and I am Ve1Y disappointed in your email to members sent on Friday.
My nnderstanding ofthe GMCC is that it was to represent all ofthe members arid help bring business to the area, I must
say that I have seen a shift to the progressive side by the Chamber and have not been happy with that shift. This, however,
is quite over the top. It certainly would have been better to keep silent. By the way, I would like to know how the state's
economy will be better off debating this for months on end and probably without an outcome needed to right this state.
We voters in the state have elected the Republicans to correct what has been happening to put us in this terrible situation.
I for one am tired of giving upthings and continuing to pay more to-the-publlcsectoremployees. I am sure that most of
the workers do a great job; there are many private sector employees doing a great job as well and who have sacrificed and
still pay more in taxes for the union workers and their increases;
I assume your email was approved by the board, or maybe not. You are certainly not representing MANY ofyour
members.
It is hard to contain my anger, frustration and disappointment personally. i realize my one voice means little, but I think
others are feeling the same way even if they do not let you know. .
By the way, how do you feel about the Dems running away? Considering your email, you probably think it is
appropriate. .
What is your position on the doctors writing bogus medical excuses? Do you think the teachers who use those excuses
should be fired? What a wonderful example the doctors and teachers am setting for the students. Are these the people we
want teaching our kids and taking care of us?
Who is going to clean up the capitol building?
The teachers union in Madison is determining what day the Madison Schools should open again. This is one ofthe
reasons this needs to stop. This is not for the employees; this is so the unions continue to be more powerful than the
people ofthis state and can bring in more money to support themselves. Things have been so one sided for so many years
something drastic has to happen.
Collective bargaining is not a right, it is a privilege that has been misused and abused 01' we would not be at this point.
Mary Feldt
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From: WisPolitios Staff [news@wispolitios.oom]

Subje'ct: (WisPolitios) TUE PM Update -- 22 February 2011
WisPolitics PM Update
22 February 2011
From WisPo/itics.com ...
-- Gov. Scott Walker this evening will say his budget measures are about one thing .:
balancing the budget.
"The legislation I've put forward is about one thing. It's about balancing our budget now and in
the future," Walker will say, according to excerpts of his speech his office released ahead of
the 6 p.m. TV address.
Walker also planned to recount how in 1985 he was inspired to public service during the
American Legion's Badger Boys State program by the military veterans and educators who
"showed the honor in service others." . .
See more:
httR:llwww.wisRolitics.comlindex.iml?Article=227794
Check the WisPolitics Election Blog later this evening for full coverage:
-- Sen. Mark Miller will do a Oem response to the guv's speech, according to Oem aides.
Also, U.S. Rep. Tammy Baldwin, O-Madison, will be available in the North Hearing Room
along with Assembly Derns to offer their thoughts.
-- The Assembly late this afternoon was slowly working its way through dozens of Oem
amendments.
Things got off to a contentious start as Assembly Oems drew up a motion to remove Speaker
Pro Tern-Bill Kramer, R-Waukesha, after Republlcane on-Friday tried te-move the-budget
repair bill to an unamendable stage without them on the floor. The motion was withdrawn, but
Minority Leader Peter Barca, O-Kenosha, said he'll bring back the anti-Kramer motion for a
vote if rules are violated again. .
"It is an outrage. It was a stain upon this body," Barca said.
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Barca said there were four violations of rules on Friday, including open meetings laws by
starting before the announced 5 p.m. start time and not recognizing members who indicate
they wanted to speak.
"They are expected to hold to the rules, the traditions, the customs of this body," he said.
Our.ing.his comments, Barca took offense to Rep. Kevin Peterson's reaction.
"You can laugh. 00 you think this is funny?" Barca said, and challenged Peterson, R-
Waupaca, to a debate at his local editorial board on the issue.
Peterson said he'd gladly accept the challenge, and said Barca was only engaging in more
stalling. tactics. . . .
"I see we're starting off on the right foot," Assembly Speaker Jeff Fitzgerald, R-Horicon, said.
Fitzgerald said this was "one more delay" from the Dems,
"I did the right thing and apparently I'm not going to get any credit," Fitzgerald said of his
agreement to move the bill back to the amendable stage. "Maybe we did start too early ... but
we took it back to the amendable stage."
-- In the Senate, Republicans began taking a series of steps designed to pressure Dems
to return to the Capitol as their boycott moved. into its sixth day•.
That included a warning from Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald that he- may-no lenger allow
Dern leaders to participate in Senate Org meetings via phone and a move to require missing
senators to pick up their paychecks in person on the Senate floor.
-- Sen. Mary Lazich this afternoon refused to allow Sen. Jon Erpenbach to vote via
phone in committee on legislation to require voters to show a photo ID at the polls.
In today's Transportation and Elections Committee exec, the Dern senator tried to ask several
questions about changes to the legislation included in a substitute amendment.
But Lazich, the committee chair, cut him off, asking,when he would return to the Capitol and
meet the call of the house issued last week.
Erpenbach reminded Lazich that she had often been afforded the courtesy of participating in
committee hearing while out of state via the phone. But Lazich said this was different because
there was an open call of the house.
"I won't extendcourtesies to unethlcalbebavior," Lazich said, her voice rising as she went
back and forth with Erpenbach.
She several times pushed him to say when he would return to the Capitol.
"How soon I can get there is up to your governor," Erpenbach shot back.
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The bill was approved 3-0 by the three Republicans present.
-- Senate Org voted by paper ballot today 3-2 along party lines to require any senator
absent without leave for at least two days to pick up their paychecks, per diems or any
expense check in person on the chamber floor.
The ballot also suspends direct deposit for any lawmaker absent and specifies the majority
leader will only provide the checks to the missing senators and only on the Senate floor during
a session day.
See the results of the Org vote:

.. http://www.wispolitics.com/1 OQ6llarge/11 0222paycheckresult.pdf
-- Fitzgerald also warned Dem leaders Mark Miller and Dave Hansen that he won't
tolerate any more speeches during Senate Org.
Fitzgerald, R-Juneau, opened Senate Org by telling the two Dems that being allowed to
participate in the meetings via phone during their self-imposed exile was a courtesy. But he
warned he would no longer extend that courtesy if they continued to use the committee as a
platform to make statements about the guv's budget repair bill.
"It's not a place for a statement about why you're out of state, why you're in Chicago,"
Fitzgerald told them today.
Hansen thanked Fitzgerald for the courtesy, but clarified-he's not in Chicago.
-- Senate brg approved a calendar for-tomorrow that lncludes.aresolutlon. ..

congratulating the Wisconsin Badgers and legislation to repeal a racial profiling law
approved by Dems last session.
-- Republican Rep. John Nygren of Marinette today called on Dem senators to return the
portion of their salaries for the days they've spent out of state boycotting a budget
repair bill vote.
Nygren particularly ripped Hansen, D-Green Bay, saying the "resounding messages" from his
constituents over the weekend were to continue fighting for taxpayers and to tell the Senate
Oems to get back to work. .
-- WEAC President Mary Bell says in new radio ads running in the districts of seven
Senate Republicans that "denying workers their voice goes too far."
"We must retain our voice because a teacher's working conditions are a child's learning
conditions," Bell says in the spots.
Bell says if teachers lose their voice, decisions will be dictated by politicians without input from
educations who work with students.
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"Sen. Luther Olsen, you cannot let this happen in our great state," Bell says in one of the
spots. "It's time for you to step up and show leadership to represent the working families of
central Wisconsin on this important matter. Work with us to find a solution. Let's move
Wisconsin forward."
The spots also target Terry Moulton.of.Chippewa Falls, Van Wanggaard of Racine, Dan
Kapanke of La Crosse, Sheila Harsdorf of River Falls, Mike Ellis of Neenah and Bob Cowles of
Green Bay.
Listen to the spots in AdWatch:

http://www.wispolitics.com/index.iml?Content=24
-- The Club for Growth sent out a message to its supporters asking for their financial
help to run two TV ads boosting. Walker's austerity measures.
In one, dubbed "Stay the Course," the narrator says Walker campaigned on making
. government live within its means and he's delivering on his promise even though the special
interests don't like it.
."CaIIGov. Walker," the narrator says. "Tell him to stay the course, keep his promise and
continue fighting for Wisconsin taxpayers."·
.lo.the other, the narrator says people.allacross Wisconsin are making concession to keep
their jobs, but public employees haven't had to sacrifice. The narrator says public employees
pay "next-to nothing" for their penslons and a fraction of their health care costs: It urges
viewers to call their legislators and support the budget repair bill.
"It's time for state employees to pay their, fair share, just like the-rest-of-us," the-spot-concludes,
-- The CFG also is running radio ads targeting Dem Sen. Bob Wirch of Kenosha and is
doing robocalls in some Dem senators' districts.
It declined to release the spots or the robocalls.
-- Rep. Gordon Hintz clarified today that he was never asked to turn over any money for
a bond of the municipal ordinance violation he now faces.
Various media reported yesterday that Hintz had paid a $2,667.50 bond, citing on-line court
records. But Hintz's office pointed out the CCAP page also shows Hintz has paid no deposit
and said the bond is the maximum penalty he could face.
Hintz has a court hearing set for 8:30 a.m. April 27.
*See the updated statement:

b1tRJ/www.wi~p.-0Iitics.com/index.im!1.L\rtt~~.=.2-27732
*See the CCAP page:
http://bit.lw'hluMS
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-- Susan Crawford, Gov. Jim Doyle's chief legal counsel in 2009 and 2010, has joined the
Madison law firm Cullen Weston Pines & Bach.
Crawford will be practicing with the firm's energy and telecommunications and litigation
practices, focusing.on administrative, utility, environmental, lobbying and political law.
See the release:

http://www.wisbusiness.com/index.iml?Article=227784
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Appleton Post-Crescent: Speaker vows to pass bill

http://www.postcrescent.com/article/20110222/APC01 01/1102221 08/Speaker-vows-pass-bill
Appleton Post-Crescent: Paychecks to be withheld from absent Wisconsin senators

http://www.postcrescent.com/article/2011 0222/APCO101/302230030/Paychecks-wilhheld-
from-absent-Wisconsin-senators
WISN: State Senate committee passes voter ID bill

http://www.wisn.com/politics/26956231/detail.html
Wisconsin State Journal: After friendly start, Assembly session turns ugly
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Wisconsin State Journal: UW Regents to hold special meeting on possible UW-Madison split
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bfeO-OO 1.c_G--tc£J3286. htinl
Wisconsin State Journal: Walker warns state workers layoff notices could come next week if
, bill.Isn't.passed,
http://host.madison.com/wsj/news/local/govt-and-politics/article 551d34c2-3e8f-11 eO-8f91-
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Wisconsin State Journal: Labor group calls for general strike if budget bill is approved
http://host.madison.com/wsj/news/local/g ovt-and-politics/article 64c8d7a8-3e8c-11 eO-9911-
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AP: Protesters track down Wis. Oems hiding in III.
http://host.madison.com/news/state and regional/article e4c8382e-3bc2-5a4f-8e95-
8fOb96baaff7.html
AP: Democrats don't show up in Wis. Senate

http://host.madison.com/news/state and regional/article dcb7c516-1fe6-5daa-b32d-
a89de97d5269.html
AP: Utah group begins recall effort for 8 Democrats

http://host.madison.com/news/state and regional/article 4477e856-626b-5ebc-b4ed-
9464253b1 bOf.html
CNN: Ohio governor: Collective bargaining·bill·notmeantto·km·unions .

http://www.cnn.com/2011/US/02/21/ohio.budget.kasich/index.html
CNN: Obama plugs.small business in.Ohio . .

http://www.cnn.com/2011/POLITICS/02/22/obama.business/index.html
CNN: Emanuel aims for Chicago victory

bllR:llwww.cnn.com/20-.11/POI.JTICS/02/22/illinois.elections(index.html
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Fundraisers
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Road, Green Bay
state Government
-- 9:30 a.m. -- Senate Committee on Financial Institutions and Rural Issues public hearing, 400
Southeast, State Capitol
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-- 9:30 a.m. -- Supreme Court open administrative conference, Supreme Court Hearing Room,
State Capitol .
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-- 9:35 a.m. -- Senate Committee on Financial Institutions and Rural Issues executive session,
400 Southeast,State Capitol
http://committeeschedule.legis.state.wi.us/files/HearingNotices/11-02-23-0935-2011 SFII-
15195.html
-- 10 a.m. -- Natural Resources Board, GEF 2, Room G09, 101 S. Webster St., Madison
http://dnr.wLgov/org/nrboard/2011/February/02-11-NRB-Agenda.pdf .
-- 11 a.m. -- Senate Session, Senate Chamber, State Capitol

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-- 9 a.m. -- Transit Planning 101, Pyle Center, 702 Langdon St., Madison
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-- 1:30 p.m. -- PSC telephone hearinq, Three Lakes Town Offices, 6965 W. School St., Three
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To: Hamblin, Gary H - DOC

Subject: RE: Collective Bargaining is a Fiscal Issue: Part 2
I am res.earching the quotes from newspapers to send
From: Hamblin, Gary H - DOC

Subject: FW: Collective Bargaining isa Fiscai Issue: Part 2
Keith,
The line under example #2 about exploring privatization is going to cause some problems over here. Just FYI:
From: GOV Press

Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2011 9:05 AM
To: GOV Press
Subject: Collective Bargaining is a Fiscal Issue: Part 2
February 22, 2011

Collective Bargaining isaFiscallssue~ Part 2

Madison-Today Governor Walker's office released more specificexamples to show how collective
""bargaining fiscally impacts government.
Example #1 Paid-Time Off for Union Activities

employees receive salary and benefits for doing union business. of the fourteen, three are on full-time
release for union business. Milwaukee County spent over $170,000 in salary alone for these employees
to only participate in union activities such as collective bargaining.
Example #2 Surrender of Management Rights

Because of collecting bargaining, unions have included provisions in employee contracts that have a
direct fiscal impact such as not allowing management to schedule workers based on operational needs
and requiring notice and approval by the union prior to scheduling changes. As county executive,
Walker attempted to reduce work hours based on budget pressures and workload requirements by
instituting a 35-hour work week. to- avoid layoffs, whlch.theunlon. opposed. Additiof.1ally, government
cannot explore privatization of functions that could save taxpayers money.
Along with this release Governor Walker's spokesman, Cullen Werwie, released the following
statement:
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Unfortunately for the millians of taxpayers who are currently paying these Senators' salaries and
benefits, Senator Julie Lassa and her 13 colleagues decided to take a 6 day vacation to Illinois to get 'to
know a lot of my fellow caucus members.'
While Senate Democrats are getting acquainted with each other in another state, Governor Walker is in
Wisconsin working to balance the state budget. Senators should return to Wisconsin and make their
voice heard through the democratic process by casting their votes.
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From: Hamblin, Gary H - DOC

S'ubject:'FW: Collective B'argainilig is a Flscallssue: Part 2
Keith,
The line underexample #2 about exploring privatization is goingto cause some problems over here. Just FYI.
From: GOY Press.

To: GOY Press
Subject: Collective Bargaining is a Fiscal Issue: Part 2
February 22, 2011

Collective Bargaining is a Fiscal Issue: Part 2

Madison-Today Governor Walker's office released more specific examples to show how collective
bargainingfiscally impacts government.
Example #1 Paid-Time Off for Union Activities

emp loyees receive salary arrdbeneflts for-dol ng'u nlon-buslness, -Of thefourteen; three-are on' full-time
to only participate in union activities such as collective bargaining:

andrequiring notice and approval by the union prior to scheduling changes. As county executive,
instituting a 35-hour work week to avoid layoffs, which the union opposed. Additionally, government
statement:
unfortunately for the millions of taxpayers who are currently paying these Senators' salaries and
benefits, Senator Julie Lassa and her 13 colleagues decided to take a 6 day vacation to l/Iinois to get 'to
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From: WisRolitics Staff [news@wispolitics.com]

SUbJect: (WisPblilics) Advisory -- Erpenbach cut off in committee, Assembly movihg tlirough repair bill -- 22.
February 2011
22 February 2011
Exclusively for WisPolitics'Platinum Subscribers
From WisPolitics.com ...
-- Sen. Mary Lazich this afternoon refused to allow Sen. Jon Erpenbach to vote via
phone in committee on legislation to require voters to show a photo 10 at the polls.
It was another sign of the escalating steps Republicans have taken in an attempt to force
Oems to return to the Capitol from their boycott. In Senate.Org, Majority Leader-Scott
Fitzgerald has allowed his Oem counterparts to vote on the calendar via phone, though he
warned today that he may no longer extend that courtesy.
Meanwhile in the Assembly, voting has begun on Democrats"proposed amendments to the

budget repair bill. . .
Follow today's action at the WisPolitics Budget Blog:

http://budget.wispolitics.com
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Ristow, Nate - GOV

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From: GOV Press
Sent: Tuesday, February 22,2011 11:41 AM
To:. GOV Press
SUbject: Response to DPWLiEi
February 22, 2011

Response to DPW lie
Madison-Today the Democratic Party of Wisconsin held a press conference to spread-a lie about
Governor Walker stifling debate. DPW claimed Governor Walker blocked the website
www.defendwisconsin.com from internet access at the Capitol.
The Department of Administration blocks all new websites shortlyafter they are created, until they go
through a software approval program that unblocks them. Within 30 minutes of being notified this
website was blocked, DOA circumvented the software and immediately made the website accessible.
In response to DPW's lie, Governor Walker's spokesman, Cullen Werwie, released the following
statement:
Over the last week and a half Governor Walker has repeatedly talked about protestors having every
right to have their voice heard. Hoursfor the State Capitol have been-changed to-allow protestors
extensive access to the statehouse to voice their opinion.
Debate and participation in the democratic process are good for our state. Senate Democrats should
try it out.
The Democratic Party should spend less time lying about Governor Walker, and more time trying to get
their AWOL State Senators back to Wisconsin. Of course DPW won't do that because they are using the
Senate Democrat's taxpayer funded vacation to I/linoisto fill their campaign coffers:
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From: GOV Press
Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2011 11 :40 AM
To: GOV Press
Subject: ICYMI: Indiana Democrats Fiee Their House
ICYMI: Democrats across the country are fleeing rather than casting votes
http://www.indystar.com/article/2011 0222/NEWS/11 0222004/House-Democrats-flee-lndiana-

stop-votes?odyssey=modl breakinqltextllndyStar.com
House Democrats are leaving the state rather than vote on anti-union legislation, The
Indianapolis Star has learned.
A source' said Democrats 'are headed to Illinois, though it was possible some also might go to .
Kentucky. They need to go to a state with a Democratic governor to avoid being taken into
police custody and returned to Indiana.
The House was came into session this,morning, with. only two otthe 40 Democrats..present
Those two were needed to make a motion, and a seconding motion, for any procedural steps
. D,emocrats would want to take to ensure Republicans don't do anything official without
quorum.
With only 58 legislators present, there was no quorum present to do business. The House
needs 67 of its members to be present
Rep. Terri Austin, D-Anderson, told House Speaker Brian Bosma, R-Indianapolis, that
Democrats "continue to be in caucus" to discuss potential amendments to several. bills.
Bosma said he was "flummoxed," adjoured until noon, and labor union members watching in
the gallery and hallway outside cheered the work stoppage.
Today's fight was triggered by Republicans pushing. a bill.that would bar unions. and ...
companies from negotiating a contract that requires non-union members to kick-in fees for
representation. It's become the latest in what is becoming a national fight over Republican
attempts to eliminate or limit collective bargaining.
House Minority Leader B. Patrick Bauer, D-South Bend, "has taken a page out ofthe
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Wisconsin Senate playbook apparently" by keeping his caucus in hiding, Bosma said. "They
are shirking the job that they were hired to do."
In Wisconsin, Senate Democrats have fled to Illinois to deny Republicans the quorum they
need to pass legislation limiting collective bargaining for many public employees.
Asked at what point he would call in the Indiana State Police to attempt to round up the
Democrats, Bosma said: "We'll see how the day goes."
Gov. Mitch Daniels had said he supports the policy his party is pursuing in this legislation, but
said earlier that this is not the year to do it with so many other critical legislation in the works,
including his education reform agenda.
Bosma said he spoke to Daniels and said the governor is "very supportive of our position to
come in and try to do our work. He was not pleased that the Democrats weren't here to do
their work. And like me is just waiting to see how the course of the day proceeds."
Austin told reporters that "it doesn't matter where they (Democrats) are at this point. What
matters is that they're trying to figure out a way to save the state from this radical agenda."
Asked if they were in the state, Austin said only: "They're working hard."
The last time a prolonged walk-out happened in the Indiana legislature was in the mid-1990s,
when Republicans were in control and tried to draw new legislative district maps, eliminating a
district that likely would have been a Democrat one, in the middle of the decade. Democrats
won that standoff, staying away several days until Republicans dropped the plan.
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From: Archer, Cynthia - DOA

Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2011 9:10AM
To: Schrimpf, Chris - GOV; Werwie, Cullen J - GOV; Gilkes, Keith - GOV; Schutt, Eric - GOV; Murray,
Ryan M~Gav.
Cc: Huebsch, Mike - DOA
. Subject: More info today coming.
We will get statewide numbers today for paid union time. I suspectthe numbers will be far more impressive.

Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2011 08: 16 AM
To: Werwie, Cullen J - GOV; Gilkes, Keith - GOV; Schutt, Eric - GOV; Archer, Cynthia - DOA; Murray, Ryan M -
GOV •
Subject: RE: Draft release for tomorrow early AM: Collective Bargaining is a Fiscal Issue Part 2
I slightly edited. I think we need to get this out soon. We need to keep up the drumbeat of collective bargaining
being fiscal. Please send any edits asap.
Chris Schrimpf
Communications Director
From: Werwie, Cullen J - GOV

Sent: Monday, February 21, 2011 8:58 PM
To: Gilkes, Keith - GOV; Schutt, Eric - GOV; Archer, Cynthia - DOA; Murray, Ryan M - GOV; Schrimpf, Chris - GOV
Subject: Draft release for tomorrow early AM: Collective Bargaining is a Fiscal Issue Part 2
February 21, 2011

Collective Bargaining is a Fiscal Issue Part 2

bargaining fiscally impacts government.
Example #1 Paid-Time ofHor Union Activities .

employees receive salary and benefits for doing union business. Ofthe fourteen, three are on full-time

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and requiring notice and approval by the union prior to scheduling changes. As County Executive
instituting a 35 hour work week to avoid layoffs, which the union opposed. Additionally, government
statement:
unfortunately for the millions af taxpayers who are currently paying these Senators' salaries and
voice heard through the democratic process by casting their vote.
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From: Evenson, Tom - GOV

To: GOV DL All Staff
Subject: Morning News Update 02.22.11
Office of Governor Scott Walker -Morning-News Update for Tuesday, February 22.2011
-
News Summary:
• Gov..Walker to address the people of Wisconsin tonight at 6 p.m. WISe-TV and Wisconsin Eye will air the
address.
• Union calls for a general strike if the budget repair bill becomes law.
_.. Senate Dems have raised over $279,000 on the lam.
.. Senate & Assembly in session today.
.. Governor Walker signed bill requiring 2/3s maj ority vote to increase income, sales taxes.
.. Video: Governor Walker on Hannity
• Video: Governor Walker on Morning Joe
Governor Walker - Television Clips for Feb 20 - 21 (438 clips)
Wisconsin's Front Pages:
Eau Claire Leader-Telegram
Green Bay Press Gazette
La Crosse Tribune
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter
Sheboygan Press -
Stevens Point Journal
Nation/World
The Showdown Over Public Union Power

Wall Street Journal
Government workers have taken to the streets in Madison, Wise, to battle-a series· of reforms-proposed-by Gov.
Scott Walker that include allowing workers to opt out of paying dues to unions. Everywhere that this "opt out"
idea has been proposed, unions have battled it vigorously because the money they collect from dues is at the heart
of their power.
So Much for a 'More Civil' Public Discourse

by Stephen Hayes - Wall Street Journal
When President Obama spoke last month at the memorial service for victims of the shootingin-Tucson, his speech
called on Americans to live up to their ideals.
Political Fight Over Unions Escalates

Wall Street Journal
The clash between Republicans and unions that caught fire in Wisconsin last week escalated Monday: Labor
leaders planned to take their protests to dozens of other capitals and Democrats in a second state considered a
walkout to stall bills that would limit union power:
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Wj,~onsi!1 L!l-Flli_akers Live Ljfe onj:he L~m

Wall Street Journal
At 8 a.m, Thursday, 14 state senators from Wisconsin met upstairs from a coffee shop a block from the capitol and
decided the safest route to blocking Republican Gov. Scott Walker's budget bill was to leave town. Elder
statesman, 83-year-old Sen. Fred Risser, who was first elected in 1956, gave his blessing.
, Wiscon§in_nr9J~111§: G9'y..!'s.!!,or nQ.1Q!!cki,ng..doWll ovel:llill

BBCNews - London
"We're willing to takethis as long as it takes," Gov Walker told US media.
GOP presidential honefuls rally behind Wis. Gov. Scott Walker

USA Today
As the protests over Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker's labor proposals continue, the newly elected Republican is
"..finding some support from the politicians who want to replace President Obama. .
Wisconsin's fiscal condition

Washington Post
- The myths about public employees are flying fast and furious, so here's two things to remember ... First,
Wisconsin is among the vast majority of states that have made budget cuts hitting public employees since the
recession began - both furloughs and layo,ffs. And, as EPrs sttilly on Wisconsin state worker compensation
shows, public workers in Wisconsin are compensated less well than their private sector counterparts.
Union Bonds in Wisconsin Begin to Fray.

New York Times
JANESVILLE, Wis. - Rich Hahan worked at the General Motors plant here until it closed about two years ago.
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker: No comnromise on union rights

Politico
MADISON, Wis. - Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker continued to stand his ground Monday night, challenging the 14
Democratic senators who have fled to Iilinois to return to "where they belong" so Republicans can move forward
with hisbudget-cutting plan.'
New York's Teamsters Local 237 to bus in sUl!l!0rt to union nrotestors in Wisconsin
New York Daily News
The Wisconsin workers who have staged a week-long protest against their union-busting governor are getting
some BigApple reinforcements.
Political left raises money for Wis. Senate Democrats

USA Today
Nearly $279,000 has been raised for the Wisconsin Democratic Committee via ActBlue, a political action
committee that supports Democrats and acts as a clearinghouse for donations. The contributions from more than
10,000 donors go to Democratic groups and ActBlne acts as a conduit.
with Wisconsin's ,Protesters: A Cold Night in Madil1!>n.

TIME Magazine
It's 9 p.m. on Sunday night but the sound of beating drums, saxophones and maracas continue to reverberate
against the Wisconsin State Capitol's stone walls.
Wisconsin nrotest shows state's evolving political history

Christian Science Monitor
With nearly 70,000 people storming the capitol steps of Madison last week and more expected to fill the city's
streets in the days ahead, the growing clash between union rights protesters and state legislators bent on fixing
enormous budget holes looks likely to get messier before it is resolved.
High Noon for Democratic Party in Wisconsin

by Bill O'Reilly - Fox News
The stakes are huge for the Democratic Party in Wisconsin right now. Thousands of state workers are furious that
Gov. Scott Walker is asking for givebacks in their benefits. The governor also wants to cripple labor unions from
negotiating in that state. Workers have walked off the job and many schools are shut down.
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Daniels stic!<s un for..W alker

Politico
Mitch Daniels stood in solidarity with Wisconsin's Scott Walker today, telling a Chicagoradio program that his
fellow governor is "only doing what he said he'd'do" and denouncing people who compared the protests there to
the ones in Egypt.
?uhlic Elllnloy-ee_Unions faili!!g»adly At.P.ublic.RelaTIon"

Forbes
Despite the tens ofthousands who have turned up to battle Walker's attempt at taking away collectivebargaining'
rights, the governor continues to hold most of the cards. With a solid majority behind him in the state legislature,
there is a very strong likelihood that Walker will win this battle and set off a chain of events around the nation that
could deal the union movement a crushing - even fatal- blow.
Jonah Goldberg: Public unions must gQ

Los Angeles Times
Public unions have been a 50-year mistake.
As ground zero in bargaining debate, Wisconsin union battle has nationwiderenercussions

New York Daily News
Everyone in New York - especially civil servants, union leaders and lawmakers - should be paying close attention
to the battle being waged in Wisconsin.
Neither side budging in Wisconsin union figb.t

by Scott Bauer - Associated Press - Newsday
(AP) - Republican backers ofGov.Scott Walker's plan to elimiuate collective bargaining rights for most public
employees are trying to move the explosive proposal closer to reality, even as Democrats remained on the run and
protesters filled the halls of the Capitol for a second week.
Wisconsin Democratic aide says governor must compromise

Reuters News Service
'Miller's aideMike Brownesaid the unions-representing those workers have signaledtheir willingness to meet the
governor, and are prepared to increase the amount of money they pay toward their health and benefit plans.
Wisconsin Governor Asks Democrats to Come Home

Reuters News Service - New York Times
MADISON,Wisconsin (Reuters) - Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker on Monday urged 14 Democratic state
senators who left the state rather than vote on a bill that takes away bargaining rights for state workers to return
to work, but warned a big budget deficit left no room to negotiate.
Audio: Wis. Senate Democrats Stay-Away- To Avoid Vote

NPR
Protests could spread across U.S.. unions say

The Province '
Protests by government workers in Wisconsin and other states will multiply as Republican governors try to
change rules for collectivebargaining, a union spokesman said. '
Starving Wisconsin's unions

Washington Post
Let's be clear: The high-stakes standoff in Wisconsin has nothing to do with balancing the state's budget.
Wisconsin governor deserves union backlash

San Francisco Chronicle
The masses are rising up against imperious leadership in Manama, Sanaa, Tehran, Tripoli and Madison, Wis.
Madison, Wis.?
Fight over Wisconsin unions heats un
Los Angeles Times
Wisconsin Republicans on Monday turned up the heat on Democratic state senators who fled to Illinois last week
to block passage of a controversial bill that would eliminate collective bargaining for most public employee unions.
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Thousauds takl' Wisconsin. 11!bor]ll'otest h!to it!,-,~ighth dID'

Detroit Free Press .
The union supporters withstood an ice-glazing storm that made walking treacherous and temperatures in the
mid-cos that had them gladly jumping up and down during the musical portion of the demonstration.
Make Everybody Hurt

buDaoid Brooks - New York Times
No place is hotter than Wisconsin. The leaders there have done everything possible to maximize conflict. Gov.
Scott Walker, a Republican, demanded cuts only from people in the other party. The public sector uuions and
their allies immediately flew into a rage, comparing Walker to Hitler, Mussolini and Mubarak,
Civility lacking in Wisconsin fracas

Chicago Sun-Times
Tea Party protesters must be kickiug themselves for being faint-hearted. After all, they showed up only at town .
halls and the offices of politicians. Angry unionists in Wisconsin took their complaiuts to the private home of Gov.
Scott Walker in the Milwaukee suburbs.
Benefits bubble has burst for Wisconsin unions

Chicago Tribune
The crowds mobbing the Wisconsin Capitol in Madison are right: Gov. Scott Walker's budget repair bill is indeed
an attack on organized government workers.
And it's about time.
Wisconsin Protests Draw Thousands OfWorkers Fighting For Key Union Rights
Huffington Post
MADISON, Wis. -- On Friday, February 11, at the same hour that the world watched the former Egyptian
president Hosni Mubarak resign his post, the newly appointed Republican Governor of Wisconsin quietly
launched a ferocious attack on public sector unions -- and the very notion of organized labor in America.
What's the matter with Wisconsin?

Baltimore Sun
Wisconsin's public employee unions are doing a lousy job of being villains. They're willing to have their salaries
and benefits cut 8 percent as Gov. Scott Walker has sought, and they're not asking for much in return - just to
maintain the right to collective bargaining.
For Wisconsin unions, a telling concession

Washington Post .
Looks to me as if Wisconsin's union leaders have revealed their preference for political power. They want to
preserve collective bargaining at all costs, because without it they will lose the flow of dues money. And without
dues money, the unions have no political war chests, and without political war chests, they are no longer power
brokers in state and local elections.
Wisconsin risks losing its best public employees

CNN
IfWalker's bill passes, and salaries and benefits continue to be slashed by local governments with no negotiations
necessary, it will be the most effective teachers, the best managers and the most successful university professors
who will be the first to leave their jobs for the private sector.
DNC Chairman: Wisconsin Governor Waging War on Public Workers

Fox News
"Governors and others in state houses across this country on the Republican side have decided what they want to
do is wage a war against their own employees," Kaine said Saturday night. "Against public employees who are
teaching our kids, who are eating for our parents in nursing homes, who are patrolling our neighborhoods."
Milwaukee
J3urling!;911 re"id~uts_.t9 Sen. Wirch: G9 ba~k to MadisolJ ancc:!..vot~

BURLINGTON - Cheryl Herrick, 51, of Burlington, has a message for her "missing" state senator, Sen. Robert
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Wirch, D-Pleasant Prairie. "Come back and vote," said Herrick, who works in retail. "Elections
have consequences. II
Barrett warns of cuts to come (AUDIO)

Wisconsin Radio Network
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett delivered his state of the city address Monday, and said he understands that
government employees need to make increased contributions to their health care and pension benefits.
Senate Dems have raised $280,000 since they went missing

More than 11,000 donors from around the country have given $280,000 to the State Senate Democratic
Committee via ActBlue.com, a national website that funnels money from various sources for Democratic causes.
The committee supports the campaigns of Democratic candidates for the state Senate.
Game time is over

Editorial - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
The game of charades in Wisconsin politics should end.
Passionate but peaceful

Editorial- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
The protesters in Madison were loud and insistent - and sometimes colorful. They chanted. They sang. They beat
drums.
Walkcr has cre_l!t!'d 'an ideological war,' Barrett s~

"1think he's loving the fact he's created this ideological war," Barrett said. Barrett was Walker's Democratic
opponent in last fall's governor's race. "The whole purpose is to pit people against one another," the mayor said in
an interview after his annual "state of the city" speech.
Refinancing of bonds is hug~artofbudg.~trep-airbill'

Gov.Bcott Walker's proposal to curtail bargaining rights forpublic-sector unions has triggered mass' protests and
national headlines but hardly constitutes the biggest part of his budget repair bill.
Doctors' excuses for protesting teachers in Madison draw scrutiny

Miluiaukee Journal Sentinel
Protesters in Madison who obtained medical excuse slips to cover their absences from work, and the doctors who
issued them, are likely to be subjected to more intensive examinations.
Teachers ready, but reluctant, to return to classrooms

"But I kept thinking about all the protesters in Tahrir Square, and how they were protesting for what they believed
in even though their lives were in danger, and I thought, if they can face that, then I can be here facing this,"
Ladopoulos, 40, said Monday on the floor of the rotunda. "Because I haven't been in school, I feel like it's been my
job to be here."
Teacher retirements up after budget fix proposal

All was quiet on Feb. 1, the deadline for employees at the Hartford Union High School District in Washington
County to submit their requests for retirement, with not a single expected retiree.
GOP raises the stakes

Madison - In a move meant to lure boycotting opposition senators back to Wisconsin, the Republican leader of
the state Senate threatened Monday to force a vote soon on a bill that is abhorred by Democrats: requiring people
to show an ID at the polls.
Howe sales rise..lfi,,g%, bU.tprices-l.<!g

Sales of existing homes in Wisconsin rose 16.2 % in January compared with a year earlier, but the pickup in
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activity didn't result iu a higher median:sale price.
Madison
Walker warns state:worke:rl'Jhat laypffnotices may be forthcoming

Associated Press - Wisconsin State Journal
MADISON, Wis. CAP) - Wiscousin Gov. Scott Walker warns that state employees could start receiving layoff
notices as early as next week if a bill eliminatiug collectivebargaining rights isn't passed soon.
Budget Blog: Assembly, Senate head to the floor

WisPolitics
The Assembly and Senate planned to head to the floor today with very different calendars.
Other states' officials split on Walker's move to repeal collective bargaining

Wisconsin Reporter
MADISON - Wisconsin's fight over collective bargaining rights is drawing comment from elected officials aud
opinion-page writers across the country.
WEAC President Mary Bell responds to Governor Walker's Monday Press Conference (PDF)
WEAC
Labor group calls for general strike if budget repair bill is approved
The Capital Times
The South Central Federation of Labor is' calling for a general strike of close to 100 unions, representing about
45,000 workers, if Gov. Scott Walker's budget repair bill is passed by the state legislature and signed into law by
the governor. .
Stalemate in the statehouse: Government in limbo as union debate rages

Senate Democrats are still in hiding and protesters are still packing the state Capitol, but Gov. Scott Walker and
Republican lawmakers said Monday they plan to push ahead with efforts to pass a controversial bill to curb
collective bargaining rights for public'workers' andmukesweeping changesto Medicaid;
Running away is irresponsible

Editorial - Wisconsin State Journal
They made their point.
Forcibly returning Senate Democrats may be unconstitutional

The state constitution prohibits lawmakers from being arrested while the Legislature is in session, unless they're
accused of serions crimes.
Union supporters from other states pow' in to help Capitol protesters

Scores of uniou members from other states joiued the pro-labor rallies Monday at the state Capitol, saying they
fear for their own collective bargaining rights because of what's happening here.
Wisconsin's local governments never asked to end collective bargaining. as Scott Walker contends
by Joe Tarr - Isthmus
"Our position is we've sought significant modifications in bargaining laws, but we've never sought to eliminate
collective bargaining rights," says Miles Turner, executive director ofthe Wisconsin Association of School District
Administrators.
Green Bay/Appleton
Green Bay area officials bracing for local cuts with Wisconsin budget situation
Green Bay Press-Gazette
Local officials know their piece of the pie is shrinking again. For the better part of a decade, they've dealt with
reductions in shared revenue and school aid.
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Editorial: It's time to start talking about a solution

So how is this going to end? What's it going to take? If you're Gov. Scott Walker and his Republican colleagues in
the Legislature, you'd say that it'll take the 14 Senate Democrats to come back from hiding in illinois and do the
job they were elected to do.
Appleton lawmaker Penny Bernard Schaber seeks key exemption in budget plan for trausit
F_orl<ers
MADISON - A Fox Cities lawmaker is helping lead a push to preserve federal funding for transportation services.
Gov. Scott Walker's budget plan may tilt political playing field
Associated Press - Appleton Post-Crescent
MADISON - The high-stakes fight iu Wisconsin over union rights is about more than pay and benefits in the
public sector. It could have far-reaching effects on electoral politics in this and other states by helping solidify
Republican power for years, experts said Monday.
Budget bill impasse continues in Madison

by Scott Bauer - Associated Press - Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter
MADISON - No resolution appeared imminent Monday to the stalemate over union rights in Wisconsin, leaving
Senate Republicans resigned to forge ahead with less-controversial business such as tax breaks for dairy farmers
and commending the Green Bay Packers on winning the Super Bowl.
,Editorial: Snatchin~defeat from th_e hands ofJ2ud@tvictOly

If balancing the state budget is truly Gov. Scott Walker's aim, the political brinksmanship can come to an end in
the state capitol. Union leaders agreed to the financial terms in Walker's budget repair bill that sparked massive
protesta in Madison and virtually ground the legislature to a halt with 14 Democrat senators fleeing the state to
prevent a vote on the bill.
Hopper: Rolling back bargaining rights at root of fiscal sustainability

Oshkosh Northwestern .
Revoking most collective bargaining rights for public employees is at the root of stabilizing state, municipal and
school district budgets long term, Sen. Randy Hopper, R-Fond du Lac, said Monday.
b5.o0 layoffs possible ifbill not OK'd by Friday

As the standoff entered its second week, none of the major players offered any signs of backing down in a high-
stakes game of political chicken that has riveted the nation and led to ongoing public protests that drew a high of
68,000 people on Saturday. Thousands more braved cold winds and temperatures in the 20S to march again on
Monday, waving signs that said "Stop the attack on Wisconsin families" and "solidarity."
La Crusse/Eau Claire
.Changes to Medic.aid criticiz~!lU!P.1lL'i'Q.,ooocould lose cover1!g!'.

La Crosse Tribune
Overshadowed in Gov. Scott Walker's controversial budget repair bill is a provision that could lead to some
70,000 people losing health insurance.
County approves worker contracts; unions OK one-year wage freeze

La Crosse Tribune
Supervisor Bill Feehan, who is the chairman of the La Crosse County GOP, abstained from voting. "To my way of
thinking this is being rushed," he said. "My concern is we don't rush into a decision that ties our hands once the
budget repair bill passes."
UW Health investigates doctors who wrote sick notes for protesters

Chippewa Herald
MADISON - UW Health is investigating reports of doctors writing sick notes last weekend to excuse Capitol
protesters from work, and the Wisconsin Medical Society has criticized the doctors' actions.
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EDITORIAL: Be honest about protest absences

Wausau Daily Herald
Hundreds of teachers locally called in sick on Friday to participate in protests against Gov. Scott Walker's budget
repair bill. It was intended as a form of protest, and it registered that way. Many local school districts, including
Wausau and Merrill, were closed for the day.
Local Walker supporters say it's time to make cuts
Wisconsin Rapids Tribune

About a week has passed, and some local conservatives still can't believe 14 state senators left Wisconsin to stall a
budget repair bill.
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Ristow, Nate - GOV
From: GOV Press

To: GOV Press
Silbject: Collective Bargaining is a Fiscal Issue: Part2
February 22, 2011

Collective Bargaining is a Fiscal Issue: Part 2

Example #1 Paid-Time off for Union Activities

employees receive salary and benefits for doing union business. Of the fourteen, three are on full-time
release for union business. Milwaukee County spent over $170,000 in salary alone for these
employees to only participate in union activities such as collective bargaining.

Becauseof collecting bargaining, unions have included provisions in employee contracts that have a
and requiring notice and approval by the union prior to scheduling changes" As-eountyexecutive,
instituting a 35-hour work week to avoid layoffs, which the union opposed. Additionally, government
statement:
unfortunately far the millions of taxpayers wha are currently paying these Senators' salaries and
benefits, Senator Jufie Lasso and her 13 colleagues decided to take a 6 day vacatian to I1finois to get 'to
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Subject: New MMS'Arert- Scott Waiker

Scott Walker on KHON-HON (FOX) - Honolulu, HI
02/22/2011 06:07:45 AM
wake up 2day with Hawaii's Morning News (News, Misc.)
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walker's proposal because alf the democrats In the senate have refused to go to the capitol.
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Scott Walker on KSAZ-PHX (FOX) - Phoenix, AZ

,02/22/2011 09:08:46 AM
Arizona Morning' (Talk Show)'
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illli!i!iiiii~1iI doesn't want tocomprornlse on thekey issue because he says it's essentialto help the ...
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Scott Walker on WMTV (NJ3C) - Madi~.I

02/22/201111:00:36 AM
15 News,at.11am,,(News.).. ,
... we start with the latest on budget repair bill governor scott walker says that state
iIIIl~~l!l employees could start recelv.lng layoff notices as early as next week if a bill eliminating ...
Scott Walker on KCRG-IOW (ABCl ~ Iowa City, IA

02/22/201111:00:44 AM
KCRG TV9 News at Midday (News)
... in ourother top story, wisconsin governor scott walker says the state could send layoff
iilii!i!iiiii~lliI notices to state workers as soon as next week if the budget impasse isn't resolved ....
Gov!'rnQr Walker on KSTP-_MIN' (l\.BG) - Minneal1olis4 ..M..N

02/22/201111:00:48 AM
5 EyeWitness News Midday (News)
... that sparked eight days of protest. the warning governor walker is putting out this
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02/22/201111:02:10 AM
... 3 fox 6 news. 333» governor walker continues to demand that democrats who have fled
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~cott Walker on IQQ(-'l-WAC-(AB~) - WacQ,JX

02/22/201111:03:11 AM
News (News)
... budget proposal that would get rid of unions. but today governor scott walker said lay-off
notices could start going out next week if the budqet isn't passed soon. the bodies of dozens
of ...
Scott Walker on KSTP-MIN (ABC) - Minneapolis, MN

02/22/201111:03:40 AM
5 EyeWitness News Midday (News)
...>.» this morning wisconsin governor stott walker -- scott walker put out the warning
state employees could start receiving layoff notices as eariy as next week if a blll limiting
coliective bargaining rights ...
!>gvernor Walker Qn WMTV (NBC) c:.J,!adisoll,_ WI

02/22/201-111:04<37 AM
15 News at 11am (News)
... 15 dot ccrn-forcontinutno-coveraqe-of-thts- budget battle- again/we'Il"bring you governor

walker's address tonight at 6 p-rn aiong with the democrats response. and you can find ali
the iatest Information online....
Scott Walker on WICD (ABC) - Champaign. IL

02/22/201111:04:39 AM
Midday News (News)
... c1ose attention to what's 9,oing" on in wisconsin.she says gpvernor scott. walker's bill could
pave the way for elected officials in other states to make chanqes.she says it's not so much
lIIli!iliiiili-lillill the paying more into ...
.scott Walkgr-l!n KARI;::MIN (Jljl1C) - Mlrmeapolis~~N

02/22/201111:05:05 AM
KARE 11 Today (News, News)
... > > just across our border in wlsconsln, the showdown between governor scott walker and
union members continues today. protesters are in their second week and now the governor
lIIiliifiiiiili-lillillls warning that 1,500 jobs could ... .
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Scott Walk~onJI"1Q"'j)-DA\L(ABC)- Davenport" IA

02/22/2011 11:05: 56 AM
... upset over wisconsin republican governor scott walker's plan to eliminate collective
bargaining ... and force state workers-- to contribute more to .
Govgrnor l/'1L<!lker on WI.C-D (ABC)_~ Cham.paign,J!,

02/22/201111:06:14 AM
Midday News (News)
... except for police officers and firefighters. rich believes that's because governor walker sees
those unions as having more political power than teachers and other public workers do.the
!il!illiI!i!i"~1ll bili could pass ...
Governor Walker on KOLO (ABC) - Reno. NV

02/22/201111:09:46 AM
News Channel 8 at 11 (News)
... despite the near constant chanting in the hallways, governor walker Is standing his
ground. he says his budget bili is the oniy fix he'li consider....
Scott Walker on WBKO (ABC) - Bowling Green. KY

02/22/201l1-1:11·:37<-AM·
... state thursday... rather than allow a vote on governor scott walker's controversial budget
reform"blll to go·ahead. they are hiding out in a nondescript place between chicago and
rockford....
Scott Walker on WEAR (ABC) - Mobile, AL

02/22/2011 11:18:22 AM
Channel 3 News - Dayside (News)
... this biU.with every fiber in rnybelnq.republlcanqovemor scott walker lsn't.backlnq down
either.sot/walker:i'm gonna stand with the taxpayers of wisconsln.wisconsin teachers are
returning to work ...
Scott Walker onJl'.rIMJ-MII,..1l'L(NBC) - Milw~ukee, WI

02/22/2011 11:28:00 AM
... this morning regarding the capitol chaos. governor scott walker says lay-off notices will
begin going out next week to state employees If the leqlslature does not pass his budqet
repair bill. walker ... '
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1i~Qtt Walkeron KVUE:AUS (ABGl.-=-A.ustilkIX

02/22/201111:30:52 AM
KVUE Midday News (News)
... wisconsin. governor scott walker has a warning for state employees this midday. they
could ...
Scott Walker on WOAD-DAV (ABC) - Davenport, IA

02/22/2011 11:31:34 AM
... in my being. republican governor scott walker 15n 1t backing down either. : i'rn gonna stand
with the taxpayers of wisconsin. wisconsin teachers ...
Scott Walker on KLKN (ABC) ~ ·Lincoln, NE

02/22/201111:31:42 AM
Channel 8 Eyewitness Midday (News)
.. .flber In my being. republican governor scott walker Isn't backing down either.
sot/watker.t'rn gonna stand with the taxpayers of wisconsin. wisconsin teachers are
lilil!ii!iiii'!-llliill returning ...
Scott Walker on KSTP-MIN (ABC) - Minneal1olls, MN

02/22/2011 11:33:03 AM
5 Eyewitness News Midday (News)
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warned state employees could start receiving layoff notices asin early as next week if a
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Scott Walker on KLTV (ABC) - Tyler. TX

02/22/201111:34:15 AM
East Texas News Midday (News)
... republican governor 'scott walker lsn't backing down either. sot/walker'rn gonna-stand with
iII!!lii!=~lI!l the taxpars of wisconsin. Wisconsin '"
Governor Walker on KMPH-FRES (FOX) - Fresno, CA

02/22/201111:38:28 AM
KMPH News Midday (News)
... input from the senate democrats. now governor walker for his part has not been giving up
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Scol;!: Wall{.~r on WJ.S-CttUAll9-= Chlc'!9QJ!.,

02/22/201111:39:24 AM
ABC7 News (News, News)
... being. » republican governor, scott walker, Isn't backing down, either. » I'm going to
stand with the hardworking taxpayers of wisconsin ....
Scott W-'lLker on K..!'RC-B.9JLCI'lJI!:L-J:LCl-ust!lll,-'IX

02/22/201111:39:35 AM
Local 2 News at 11AM (News)
...»> in wisconsin, a showed between the governor there, scott walker, and union
members is still raging. » protests are in their second week and now the governor Is
~ii!:li'~lllII warning that 1500 jobs could be ...
Scott Walker on KAKE (ABCl - Wichita, KS

02/22/201111:40:27 AM
KAKE News at 11:00am (News, News)
... against this bill with every fiber in my being. republican governor scott walker isn't
backing down either. sot/walker.I'm gonna stand with the taxpayers of wisconsin. wisconsin
teachers are returning ... .
Governor Walker on WISN-MKE (ABC) - Milwaukee, WI

02/22/2011 f1:59:29 AM
The Nate Berkus Show (Talk ShoW)
... that will only happen when the governor and republicans agree to compromise on the
ill1Iiiiiiii1i-lilill budget repair bill
and restore ... .

02/22/2011 12:00: 16 PM
... school students back to class for the first time in a week. and governor walker says iayoff
notices could be coming as soon as next week... lf his budget repair bill is not passed. you're
-~i1i-llli!ll watching news 3 at noon ...
Scott Walker on WTVH (CBS) - Syracuse. NY

02/22/2011 12:02: 10 PM
CBS 5 News at. Noon (News) .
... wlsconsin. where governor scott walker just announced layofff notices could go out as
soon as next week....
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ScgJt WilJ-"-~r on W.l'-TIL(NBCL:J>,\,racu~Jl, NY

02/22/2011 12:02: 11 PM
NBC 3 News at Noon (News, News)
... wisconsin. where govern6r scott walker just announced layofff notices could go out as
soon as next week. '"
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02/22/2011 12:02: 16 PM
".be In office at least a year before that can start. tonight governor walker will deliver a live
fireside chat to the state of wlsconsin.the speech will start at 6 o'clock." today Is election
~~.II1liI day for".
Scott Walker on WWLP-SPR (NBC) - Springfield, MA

02/22/2011 12:02:30 PM
... up in the next half hour. new this afternoon, wisconsin gOY. scott walker warns that state
employees could start receiving layoff notices as early as next week if a bill eliminating
illiIi'!li~i11 collective ."
Scott Walker on WCBS-NY (Radio) - New York, NY

02/22/2011 12:03:06 PM
.v.pulled from the rubble stili no sign of 14 Democrats in Wisconsin state legislature
Republican governor Scott Walker has demanded the return to him but most collectlve-
bargaining bargaining rights for most public employees CBS's Cynthia Bowers as Democrats
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02/22/201112:03:08 PM
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Scott Walker on WWJ-AM .. Detroit. MI

02/22/201112:03: 10 PM
.v.were pulled from the rubble stili no sign of 14 Democrats in Wisconsin state legislature
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bargaining for burning brides for most public employees CBS's survey bowers as Democrats
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Governor Walker on WBAY (ABC) - Green Bav. WI

02/22/201112:03:20 PM
... unlons and the teachers have agreed to give governor walker every single penny he's
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asked for to balance his budget. so he should take this ...
Scott Walker on WLNS (CBS) - Lansing. MI

02/22/201112:03:27 PM
... another governor making headlines scott walker In wisconsin. the fight over union rights
In his state Is now In Its eighth day. .
Governor Walker on KEYC (CBS) - Mankato. MN

02/22/2011 12:03:43 PM
.: lawmakers, republlcans promised to move aheadwith other state business today ... and
governor scott walker called on the missing senators to come back to work. gOY. scott
walker> > (gov. scott ...
Governor Walker on WISC (CBS) - Madison. WI

02/22/2Q1L 12,04:.06 PM.
... 165:-milliQnedollar:s. and.an. lntervlew-vou'll.only. see on. news. 3Vo .. gQvemor"walker said that
will mean layoffs. so if it's not passed, pink slips could go out on monday? timing wise... at
.l\li1il~ii risk notices, ...
Governor Walker on KAUZ (CBS) - Wichita Falls. TX

02/22/2011 12:04: 18 PM
KAUZ Channel 6 News at Noon (News)
' ... state business today... and governor scott walker called on the missing senators to come
• •~lllI back to work....

02/22/201112:04:29 PM
"""''''''...~ ... since a large crowd Is expected to listen to lawmakers tackle governor walker's budget
repair bill. alyssa skaar/protestora8:49:07 5 secsdo you think metal detectors are
.!!lliI~1iIl necessary? no ...
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02/22/2011 12:04:37 PM
..• -- senator dave hansen of green bay. governor walker plans to hold what his office Is
cailing a fireside chat tonight ...
Governor Walker on KEYC (CBS) - Mankato, MN

02/22/2011 12: 04: 54 PM
... manuel gallegus, cbs news, madison wisconsin lisa» governor walker is planning what he
callsa fireside chat tonlght..to explain the budget chalienges to wisconson residents .. and ...
Scott Walker on WMDT (ABC) - Salisbury, MD

02/22/201112:05:14 PM
WMDT47 News at Noon (News)
... for state workers affected by governor scott walker's budget proposal. the governor's
1i1llii!E~1IIl spending plan includes higher health care ...
Scott Walker on WteTX - CQUCB~) - Columbia,_S..c

02/22/201112:05:37 PM
News 19 at Noon (News, News)
...» the heated-budqet-battle in wisconsin Is continuing., g0vemor'scott'walker"is saying he

will not compromise on the bUdget, threatening to begin laying off state workers as soon
~s ...

02/22/2011 12:05:41 PM
...south-central wisconsin will call for a strike... should governor walker's budget repair bill
pass. last night, deiegates of the south central federation of labor overwhelmingly approved
a i..
Governor Walk~r on WTMl-.MILW (!'l.!l~l··_Milwauk_eJl,WI

02/22/2011 12:05:44 PM .
.. .senate democrats are still In iIInois - refusing to return. governor walker is encouraging
the 14 senators to return and debate the biil ... and to vote on It by friday. that is the last
1llIlIi!E~1I day the state can ... .
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§overnQ., Walker.cn WBI\'LlABCL--Green Ball, WI

02/22/201112:05:50 PM
... on other bills -~ because it can't take up the governor's proposal until the 14 senate
democrats return from illinois. the governor has ...
Sco!;!; Walker on WHSV lAll-Cl··J::!arrisonl1.!illl0lA

02/22/201112:05:52 PM
TV-3 News at Noon (News)
... by cuts ... but like these protesters, the governor! scott walker, says he won't back down
elther-- saying he'll stand with the taxpayers of wisconsin. many democrat senators are
hiding ...
Governor Walker on KGAN-IOW (CBS) - Iowa Cit\[. IA

02/22/201112:05:56 PM
CBS 2 News at Noon (News)
;:;;:;;;;:;:'2' ... promised to move ahead with other state business today ... and governor scott walker
called on the missing senators to come back to work. work. 'for those 14 senate democrats,
Scott Walker on WSBT (CBS) - South Bend, IN

02/22/201112:06:11 PM
WSBT News Midday (News)
.•.and ln wisconsin governor scott walker is saying he will not compromise on the budget.
• •U!I he's threatened to ...
Governor Walker on WCAV (CBS) - Charlottesville. VA

02/22/2011 12:06: 12 PM
... republicans promised to move ahead with other state business today... and governor scott
walker called on the mlsstnq-senators-to-corne-back tcrworlcwtscorrslrn'rortnosei-t senate
democrats, you had ..•
Scott Walker on WVNS (CBS) - Bluefield, WV

02/22/201112:06:24 PM
News (News)
.. .in wisconsin .... governor scott walker Is warning that state employees could start receiving
.IdIUi!! layoff notices as early as next week....
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Scott W~).k!lf-on WpBJ (~1!Sl-.-RoaQQJi-~_VA

02/22/201112:06:28 PM
... In wisconsin .•.• governor scott walker is warning that state employees could start receiving
layoff notices as early as next week ....
Governor Walker on WeCO-MIN (CBS) - Minneapolis. MN

02/22/2011 12:06:31 PM
WCCO 4 News at Noon (News)
... keeping the collective bargaining bill stalled. governor walker said without it, it could mean
up to 1500 state workers could lose their jobs. he Is planning to speak In a .. :
Governor Walker on KWTV-OKC (CBS) - Oklahoma City, OK

02/22/201112:06:32 PM .
News g at Noon (News)
... workers. wisconsin's republican governor..• scott walker says... the proposed budget
cuts ... are unavoidable. the state ...
Scott Walker on WWNY (CBS) - Watertown, NY

02/2212011 12:06:47 PM
News (News)
... wisconsin... where governor scott walker says he will not compromise on the budqet,
threatening to begin laying off state ...
Scott Walker on WSET (ABC) - Roanoke, VA

02/22/2011 12:06:48 PM
News 13 Midday (News)
... againstthls bll] with every flber.In mY being, repubiican governor scott walker Isn't
backing down either. sot/walker:l'm gonna stand with the taxpayers of Wisconsin. wisconsin
ill!iiiii!-- teachers ...
Govern'!I.Walker On KCNC-PEN..1CBS)-=.-Penv<;tl',~
02/22/201112:06:58 PM
CBS4 News at Noon (News)
...» thank you, jennifer. »> a warning from the wisconsin governor today. he said he
won't compromise on the state's budget, and if there is no solution soon/ state workers
• •~Ii couid iose their ...
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Govemor W1lJker,QILKGAN-IOI!\L(k&S) - IOII\L;U;:il;y, IA

02/22/201112:07:00 PM
CBS 2 News at Noon (News)
...9allegu51 cbs news, madison wisconsin governor walker is planning what he calls a fireside
chat tonight --to explain the budget challenges to wisconson residents and ...
Scott Walker on WDEF (CBS) .. Chattanooga. TN

02/22/201112:07:29 PM
... wisconsin governorscott walker says he will not compromise on the budget... and
iIIliil,!=~ill tlireatening ...
Scott Walker on CNN .. U.S. Cable

02/22/201112:07:31 PM
Newsroom (News)
,.' .. .In 2008 and perhaps nowIs the time because wisconsin governor scott walker is
threatening to layoff 1500 workers if the bill doesn't pass. so talk back today. what should
1IlIli!!!ii~1IIll president obama's ...
.Govern.Q.!"..W;llker on WSAW (.cBS) .. W;lusau, WI

02/22/201112:07:34·PM _.
..•.thelr seventh-day-protesting Inside' the-capitol. they-are-net- happy' with-governor walker's

decision on how he plans to balance the state's budget. still ahead on newschannel seven at
1lllii!li"~1ilI noon......
Governor Walker on WTMJ-MILW (NBC) .. Milwaukee, WI

02/22/201112:07:43 PM .
TODAY'STMJ4 News Live at 12:00PM (News, News)
... chaos' althe capitol.that budget bill could payoff big for one of governor walkers biggest
campaign contributors.here's investigative reporter aaron diamant....
s.cott_Walker 0..rLW.RTV-1J'!.-CAI3_Cl.,"-IndianaR9Ji§...IN
02/22/2011 12:07:48 PM
... barganing rights. that's the warning from governor scott walker this noon. the governor
Isn't saying which workers would be targeted .... but he has repeatedly warned that up to 15..
1iiIIi!"~1IIll hundred workers ...
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02/22/201112:08:04 PM
... state business today •..and governor scott walker called on the missing senators to come
backto work....
Scott Walker on WCTV (CBS) - Tallahassee. FL

02/22/201112:08:22 PM
... new zealand. and, governor scott walker Is saying he will not compromise ... threatening
lay offs as soon ...
~~
Governor Walker on KMVT (CBS) - Twin Falls. 10

02/22/2011 12:09:04 PM
News at Noon (News, News)
... Iawmakers, republicans promised to move ahead with other state buslnesstocav•..and
governor scott walker called on the missing senators to come back to work. gOY. scott
1IIIiIi1~'!-ilI1ilI walker» :26-:30 ..• .
SC];,tt Walk'!r on He1!dline News - U.S. Cable

02/22/201112:09:13 PM
HLN News (News. News)
...to strip public employees of-thelr-barqalnlnq-rlqhts- governor scott walker says the state Is
broke so there is nothing to negotiate. he Is now threatening state workers with layoffs as
early as ...

02/22/201112:09:19 PM
TODAY'5 TMJ4 News Live at 12:00PM (News. News)
... koch's pac also gave a million bucks to the republlcan governor's assoclation whIch spent a
ton of money on conservative tv ads here in wisconsin last vear.rneantlme, a spokesperson
for governor ....
Scott W~.lker Q!1 WG.A\.-HAR_(J'II!Cl - Harrisburg,.!'A

02/22/2011 12:09:37 PM
... employees are protesting republican governor scott walker's plan to balance the budget by
calling on unions to pay more towards their pensions, health care and give up their collective
iIiiIi!'iii1oiilll bargaining ...
Governor Walker on WROC-ROC (CBS) - Rochester, NY
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02/22/201112:09:39 PM
... promised to move ahead with other state business today.•. and governor scott walker
called on the missing senators to come back to work. H"for those 14 senate democrats, you
had your time ....
Scott Walker on WJR-AM - Detroit. MI

02/22/201112:09:56 PM
... grab audio soundbite number 19 precious independence sizable majority support In the
Republican governor Scott Walker In Wisconsin last might actually as this morning on me
outfoxed doesn't work for a company show stored Barneysj.reference about the protests In
(click thumbnail to play) . Wisconsin Barney said what about the Independent voter advocates when ... "
Sco.tt Walker on WABC-AM (ABC) - New York. NY

02/22/201112:10:21 PM
... audio sound bite number 19 precious independence sizable majorities to our Republican
governor Scott Walker in Wisconsin last night actually as this morning on me outfox this is
partly a troubling show stored Marnie spoke so struck reference about the protests In
(click thumbnail to play) Wisconsin Barney said well the independent voter ...
Governor--Wall<er on WSAW (CBS) - Wausau;:, WI

02/22/201112:10:22 PM
...wlll oerore@th 100 amdmts to try and at iea delay@a te governor walker says if the bill
lIIliIiliIiii!!.ii1ll isn't passed soon,
state employees could start receiving layoff notices. he said the ...
Governor Walker on WCTV (CBS) - Tallahassee, FL

02/22/201112:10:35 PM
... other state business today. governor scott walker called on the missing senators to come
back to ...
Scott Walker on WTEN (ABC) - Albanv, NY

02/22/2011.12: 1O:38"PM..
- -, ... continuing In wisconsin ... find out what governor scott walker is saying about
negotiations... plus, a french company who makes search engines says... google is trying to
block Its ...
Scott Walker on WBAL-BAL (NBC) - Baltimore, MD

02/22/2011 12: 10:44 PM
... of the wisconsin state capital as republican governor scott walker warns of layoffs ..
employees could receive layoff notices as early as next week If a bill eliminating collective
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bargaining rights is not passed ...
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Scott Walker on WPTV (NBC) - West Palm Beach. FL

02/22/201112:10:54 PM
Midday on 5 (News)
... start receiving layoff notices as -early as next week. governor scott walker did not say
which workers wouid be targeted if a blii elminating coliective bargaining isn't passed soon.
Eiiilii!ooilli huge protests ...
(cilck thumbnail to play)
Scott Walker on WXII (NBC) - Greensboro. NC

02/22/201112:11:11 PM
WXII 12 News at Noon (News)
... wisconsin governor scott walker is warning state employees could start receiving layoff
iiiiiililii..ll1i11 notices as early as ...
Governor Walker on KSL-SLC (NBC) - Salt Lake City. UT

02/22/201112:11:14 PM .
KSL 5 News at Noon (News, News)
•
... showdown between pro-unlon.demonstrators and wlsconstn's.qovernor.c-> governor

walker warns 1500 state jobs couid be iost by the end of the week if democrats do not aiiow
_~_his ...
Scott Walker on WVEC-NFK (ABC) - Norfolk, VA

02/22/201112:11:19 PM
... with every fiber in my being. republican governor scott walker isn't backing down either.
Iiilil!iil~illl sot/walker:I'm gonna stand with the taxpayers of wisconsin ....
Scott Walker on WMUR-MAN (ABCl - Manchester. NH

02/22/201112:11:21 PM
... possible action against liba. here in the states, wisconsin's governor scott walker says that
layoff notices could start going out to union employees as soon as next week. unless
_'!l!ii!..r:lllllawmakers pass a bill ...
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Scott Walker on WRIC-RIC (ABC) - Richmond, VA

02/22/2011 12: 12:01 PM
... take away bargaining rights from public employees. governor scott walker reaffirmed his
support of the bill yesterday, saying he is not open for negotiations....
Governor Walk,er on WSAW (CBS)___.WausaJ!, WI

02/22/201112:12:18 PM
... to eliminate the impact on local taxpayers. however! a spokesman from governor walker's
.~'-:H~' office tells the milwaukee journal sentinel that the bill would not hurt transit, because it
1iI'f!i1~""Iliii"iiI!liIii~~l!Imeets aII ...
Scott Walker on WAVE-LOU (NBC) - Louisville, KY

02/22/201112:12:35 PM
WAVE 3 News at Noon (News, Misc.)
... bargaining rights is not passed soon. governor scott walker says the layoffs wouldn't take
1IIiIili!ii~1IIl effect immediately -- but he didn't say which workers would be ...
Scott Walker on WNYT (NBC) - Albanv, NY

02/22/201112:'12:43 PM -'
News Channel 13 Live at Noon (News, News)
... any time soon. governor scott walker submitted a controversial spending plan to cover a
~~lIlI137- ...
Scott Walker on WRGB (CBS) - Albanv, NY

02/22/201112:12:53 PM
CBS6 News (News)
... kicked up a notch.. republican governor scott walker is saying he will not compromise on
the budget - and he's now threateing layoffs of state workers as soon as next week If the
deadlock Is not ...
Scott Walker on WNCT-GRENC (CBS) - Greenville. NC

02/22/2011 12: 14: 10 PM
EyeWitness News s.at.Ncco. (News} ,
... roads slicked In Ice. and governor scott walker of wisconsin announced that he will not
1llIl!"iJi!oiOlli compromise on the budget. commercial ...
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.scott...walkM_Q!LNe.~'),--En_gIandC abl~LNews ':...Bo_S19..nr~A

02/22/2011 12:14:26 PM
NECN TODAY (News)
... state last week after governor scott walker submitted a spending plan they say Is unfair to
state workers. state gop officials ...
Governor Walker on KGPE-FRES (CBS) - Fresno, CA

02/22/201112:15:04 PM
News (News)
•••other state business today... and governor scott walker called on the missing senators to
i!IIIii~~ilI come back to work. :26-:30 wisconsin for those 14 senate '"
Scott Walker on WZZM-GR (ABC) - Grand Rapids, MI

02/22/201112: 15:04 PM
WZZM 13 News (News)
""''''''.......thls bill with every" fiber In mybelng.republlcan governor scott walker isn't backing down
elther.walker:Pm gonna stand with the taxpayers of wisconsin. wisconsin teachers are
~fi1!Ili~iI'III returning to workbut 14 ... .
Governor Walker on WLKY-LOU (CBS) - Louisville, KY

02/22/2011 12: 15:27 PM
WLKY News at Noon (News, News)
... with other state business today... and governor scott walker called on the missing senators
to come back to work. (gov. scott walker/ ...
Scott Walker on WTNH-NH (ABC) - Hartford-New Haven, CT

02/22/201112:16:17 PM
News 8 at Noon (News, News)
... neither side appears ready to budge ..... republican governor scott walker is refusing to
negotiate---- over his plan to strip publlc workers of their collective bargaining rights ...
while, '"
scott Walker on WPVI-PI::II LABCt~Phil~!l~phia,I'll,

02/22/201112:16:53 PM
Action News (News)
...>>> the budget battle may soon lead to layoffs. scott walker says that up to 1500 state
employees to get layoff noticed next week If they do not agree to the cuts. the eight-day
llIilii!'ili!~lllllong showdown led ...
Scott Walker on WTEN (ABC) - Albany, NY
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02/22/201112:17:30 PM
•..bargainlng rights continues to heat up. wisconsin governor scott walker says he won't
" negotiate on the bUdget bill that would curb union rights for government employees. abc's
,
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Governor Walker on JIIIGME (C/3S) - Portland, ME

02/22/2011 12:18:35 PM
WGME News 13 at Noon (News)
.... promised to move ahead with other state business today... and governor scott walker
called on the missing senators to come back to work. (qov, scott walker/(r) wisconsin) for
those 14 senate ... .
Scott Walker on WJET (ABC) - Erie, PA

02/22/201112:18:51 PM
Action NeWS.24 at Noon (News, News)
... show no 51g0_5 of backing down. republican governor scott walker isn't backing down
elther.wlsconsin teachers are returning to work but 14 democratic state senators are
maintaining a cross-border ...
Governor Walker on WNCT-GRENC (CBS) - Greenville, NC

02/22/201112:19:21 PM'
Eyewitness News 9 at Noon (News)
•.. move ahead with other state business today ... and governor scott walker called on the
missing senators to come back to work. wisconsin •..
Scott Walker on WTVD-RAL (ABC) - Raleigh, NC

02/22/201112:20:22 PM
ABC 11 EyeWitness News at Noon (News, News)
... state workers from being in une yours. this morning scott walker warned state employees
iiiiiiliIi!iiil~. that they could start receiving layoff notices as eariy as next week If the bill Isn't passed '"
Scott Walker on WWMT-GR (CBS) - Grand Rapids, MI

02/22/201112:21:41 PM
NEWSCHANNEL 3 uve.at Noon.INews} .
... aimed at republican governor scott walker ... for rejecting calls to allow union workers to
iIIlI'!'l"~ilI keep their bargaining ...
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Scott W~!lr_Qn WXYZ-PEL(ABl;)~etrQjt,~I

02/22/201112:26:06 PM
7 Action News at Noon (News, News)
... eliminate many collective bargaining rights. and the governor scott walker warned that
employees could receive layoff notices next week if the proposal is not passed ....
Governor W~lker en Fox Buslness Network - U..!.S.. .J::able.

02/22/201112:26:33 PM
FOX Business (Business! Finance)
.•.cheryl: the battle wages on wisconsin. governor walker now warning as early as next
week's state employees could start receiving layoff notices with most collective bargaining
-iJi!iIIi~iill rights is ... .
Scott Walker on WWLP-SPR (NBC) - Springfield. MA

02/22/201112:27:00 PM
...are outraged over the governor's proposed budget plan. gOY. scott walker wants to
baiance the budget by increasing health care premiums and ending collective bargaining
1IiIi'!!E~!ll rights for state unionized workers. workers say ..•
Governor Walker on WT,MJ-MILW (NBC) - Milwaukee, wt

02/22/20H ·12:30:00 PM
.... protesters' flood ·the· capitol-for the-elqhth-stra ightday' this' as governor' wal ker... taIks
state layoffs... walker threatening to start sending out layoff notices to state workers next
week .
Governor Walker on KCAL-LA - Los Angeles, CA

02/22/201112:32:21 PM
KCAL g News at 12:00PM (News, News)
... move ahead with the other state business today and governor scott waiker calied on the
mying senators to come back to work. for the 14 senate democrats, you had your time....
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GOJ/!lrJ)or WaJkeLQ.n KOTll.1CBS)...:::..I!)ls'kQ-K

02/22/2011 12: 32: 34 PM
The News on 6 at Noon (News)
___ ... democratics, republicans are promising to move ahead with business. wlsconsln's governor
Is under heavy scrutiny as the battle rages on. governor walker says he has no choice as the
bugdet.deficlt balloons over ...
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02/22/201112:32:48 PM
... everyone, since a large crowd is expected to l1sten to lawmakers tackle governor walker's
budget repair bill. sotsen. glenn grothman/(r) west bend8:21:S16 secsto be honest In my 17
years in the ...
Scott Walker on WVIR CNBC} - Charlottesville, VA

02/22/201112:33:28 PM
,,,.r ~~ _ ... union 'workers continue to protest republican governor scott walker's plan to balance the
budget by calling on unions to pay more towards their pensions, their health care and give-
• up their ...
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Scott Walker On WpLG-MIA (ABC) - Miami. FL

02/22/201112:34: 11 PM
Local 10 News at Noon (News)
... belng. » republican governor scott walker Isn't backing down. » I stand with the hard-
IIiiliII,lIi~lili working taxpayers of wisconsin. » wisconsin teachers are returning to work but 14 ...
S-<;Qtt Walker OJ) WJJ3L(ABg C August", GA

02/22/20H 12.:34:26. PM"
WJ8F News 'Channel 6 (News)
....every fiber ln-rnv being;' republlcan-qovemor scott-walker-lsn't-beeklnq down-either.

sotjwalker:l'm gonna stand with the taxpayers of wisconsin. wisconsin teachers are
returning to work ...

02/22/201112:35:17 PM
Newsroom (News)
... debate are showing any signs of backing down. governor walker is warning of the potential
of massive layoffs, 1500 workers In the near term If his budget repair bill Is not passed ....
Scott Walker on New England Cable News - Boston, MA

02/22/201112:44:22 PM
NECN TODAY (New.s)
... state last week after governor scott walker submitted a spending plan they say is unfair to
illliiliiIiii~1lIl state workers. state gop offlclals ...
Scott Walker on MSNBC - U,S, Cable
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02/22/201112:44:40 PM
M5NBC News Live (News)
... are expected to jam the state house in madIson again today to protest scott walker's plan
to strip most ofthelr union bargaining power. he was adamant this morning on "morning
joe." .,.
Scott Walker on WTOP-DC CRadiol - Washington, D.C.

02/22/201112:51:58 PM
...will eat.com he is leaving today for you whlle you are I talked to one Wisconsin Gov. Scott
Walker warned that state employees could start receiving layoff notices with you next week
or so eliminating collective going white house who some Democrats walkout last week run of
(click thumbnaii to play) the ·Walker's ...
S:co~tt Walke.!" on NY~ew-"ork,11'(

02/22/201112:53:16 PM
News All Day (News)
... reached regarding state worker benefits. governor scott walker says notices could go out
.~~!lII next week if a bill eliminating most coliective bargaining rights isn't passed....

02/22/2011 01:06:18 PM
The Daily Show With Jon Stewart (Interview, Talk Show)
... bravely fighting his addiction which in this analogy makes goVernor walker crack. wait, no.
1liIIll!&~lilllook, if i may, there are a few small differences between this and cairo ....
~ (click thumbnail to play)

02/22/2011 01:17:50 PM
... here at fox news, we report, you decide. do you think wisconsin governor walker should
agreed to a budget compromise? during the break, you can head to our website,
~~~1iliII foxnews.com, ...

02/22/2011 01:23:18 PM
... past few days. do you' condone that?»you know, governor walker put this all in motion
when hehad his extreme measures' and' wanted to dictate to everyone rather trlan govern
through ...

02/22/2011 01: 28: 05 PM
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... republicans or democrats, and say, please don't vote for this. you can call governor walker
and say, please, don't do this. he's not taking your voice away so much as he sees it
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02/22/2011 01:39:42 PM
.. .bad republicans are trying to do with you? governor walker is cuttlnq'the budget, get
1lIiIi1i!!'~1!Ii1 government under control, it has to be done. putting it off will not help anybody....

02/22/201103:00:23 PM
~~ "I!"\:"••.. benson. live at three is next today on live at three... jobs in jeopardy governor walker
llIiIii!liii~1I threatens layoffs for public workers. today marks day eight of the capitoi chaos with ...

02/22/2011"03:03:39'P M ' ....
... latest developments Inside the rotunda. governor scott walker is set to address the state
tonight In what is being called a "Tlreslde chat.t''fn his speech..• the governor says he ..•

02/22/2011 03:05:09 PM
•..a new rasmussen poll shows 48 percent of likely u-s voters support governor walker's
plans ... while 38 percent side with the unions. again, this is a national survey, not a poll of
--1ioili:iill wisconsin residents. ".

02/22/2011 03:16:41 PM
Studio B With Shepard Smith (News, Taik Show)
... »shepatd: thank you from the church one of the victims. wisconsin governor walker on
top of another of our top stories this afternoon. the governor is threatening state employees
with layoffs if ...
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02/22/201103:21:13 PM
... toolbox. » what we're watching in wisconsin! the governor there/ governor walker, and
also governor christie in new jersey, Who are both republicans! who got elected on a
platform of ...
Governor Walker on MSNBC - U.s. Cable

02/22/2011 03:33:14 PM
MSN BC News Live (News)
...thousand of public employees jamming the state house in madison to protest governor
walker's plan to strip the bargaining power. the governor was adamant on "rnornlnq joe." ...

02/22/2011 03:55:26 PM
TODAY'STMJ4 News Live at 3:00(News, News)
·... thanks charles and courtny.if democrats don't come back to madison soon.. governor
walker warns there could be layoffs. the big problem he claims wlli force his hand ... and how
_ &....01 teachers feel about possibly ...

'02/22/2011 04:00:05 PM .
Today's TMJ4 News Live at 4:00 (News)
.. .4 Is up next. today on live at 4 ... governor walker threatens layoffs as the protests and
1IiIi!iiiiii.lll1ll the political stalemate drags on at the capitol. it's day eight of the chaos at ...

02/22/2011 04:01:07 PM
•..more generous than those afforded private-sector workers? wisconsin governor walker
warning, today, that first layoff notices could go out next week If the protests drag on. my
next guest went through ...
Governor Walker zn WJRT (ABC) - Flint, MI

02/22/201104:02:41 PM
ABC12 News First at 4 (News)
...despite the near constant chanting in the hallways, governor walker is standing his
ground. he says his budget bill is the only fix he'll consider and he's calling out the senate e
mocrats ...
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Ristow, Nate - GOV
From: GOV Press

To: GOV Press
SUbject: ICYMI: Burlington residents to Sen. Wirch: Go back to Madison and vote
Burlington residents to Sen. Wirch: Go back to

Madison and vote
http://m.joumaltimes.com/news/local!govt-and-politics/article_2280b4c8-3e79-l1 eO-960a-
001cc4c03286.html
BURLINGTON - Cheryl Herrick, 51, of Burlington, has a message for her "missing" state senator, Sen.
Robert Wirch, D-Pleasant Prairie. "Comeback and vote,"said Herrick, who works in retail. "Elections.
have consequences."
Wirch, who represents Burlington and most of Kenosha County, is one of the 14 senate Democrats who
fled Madison last week when the state Senate was scheduled to take a vote on Gov. Scott Walker's
proposal to essentially eliminate collective bargaining for public workers.
Wirch has not returned calls for comment for several days.
In downtown Burlington on Monday, the consensus among area residents selected at random was that
Wirch should go back and vote. Many, including Herrick, said they would like to see Wirch recalled for
avoiding his vote. By running away, he is not doing his job, said Kellie Kerkman, 39, of Burlington.
"All I see is this teaching our younger generation to run away from problems. It's time to grow up," said
Kerkman, who owns Kerkman's SplitEnds, a hair salon at 316 N Pine St.
Down the street, Carl Schultz, 61, of Twin Lakes, said Wirch should be fired for avoiding "his
responsibility. "
He recalled firing a worker from his car part manufacturing business, Five Star Fabricating, for
repeatedly missing work after receiving multiple warnings, he said.
"If they are hired to do ajob, they should be there," said Schultz, who feels that way about his
employees and his state legislators.
And the possibility of a recall may become a reality.
Dan Hunt, 51, of Pleasant Prairie, where Wirch lives, is looking into forming a committee to recall the
senator. So far he has 175 volunteers who have signed up to help circulate petitions to recall Wirch, he
said as of Monday afternoon, but he said he would need about 300 volunteers to successfully launch a
campaign. According to the Govemment Accountability Board he would need about 15,000 signatures
for a recall election.
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For now, Hunt said, he is waiting to see ifWirch goes back to vote.
"The longer he stays away, the greater the likelihood," Hunt said of a recall effort.
While it appears in downtown Burlington there is support for a recall, Tony Watson, 30, of Burlington,
said he for one would not sign a recall petition for Wirch. Watson said most people in the Burlington
area support Walker's..proposal. But he works at Nestle and among his co-workers there is a lot of
concern about the governor's proposal, he said. People wonder what might eventually happen for unions
like theirs, he said.
Instead of recalling Wirch, Watson said he would support recalling Walker. But he would have to wait
until January for that to happen.
.Chris Schrimpf
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Ristow, Nate - GOV
From: Schutt, Eric - GOV

To: Werwie, Cullen J - GOV; Gilkes, Keith - GOV; Archer, Cynthia - DOA; Murray, Ryan M - GOV;
Schrimpf, .Chris•• GOV
SUbject: RE: Draft release for tomorrow early AM: Collective Bargaining is a Fiscal Issue Part 2
Fine.
Eric A. Schutt
Deputy Chief of Staff
Office of the Governor
Main: (608) 266-1212
E-mail: Eric.Schutt@wisconsin,gov

February 21, 2011


Madlson-eTodav Governor Walker's office released more specific examples to show how collective

jn Milwaukee County alone, because the union collectively bargained for paid time off, fourteen

Because of collecting bargaining, unions have induded provisions in employee contracts that have a
direct fiscal impact such as not allowing management to schedule workers based on operationa I needs
cannot explore privatization offunctions that could save taxpayers money.
statement:
We could be engaging in a healthy debate in Madison about the fiscal impact collective bargaining has
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on all levels of qovemment, if the Senate Democrats weren't vacationing in Illinois. Unfortunately for the
millions of taxpayers who are currently paying these Senators' salaries and benefits, Senator Julie Lassa
and her 13 calleagues decided ta take a 6 day vacation to Illinois to get 'to know a lot of my fellow
caucus members. '
While Senate Democrats are getting acquainted with each other in another state, Governor Walker is In
. Wisconsin working to balance the state budqet. Senators should return to Wisconsin and make their
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Ristow, Nate - GOV
From: Gilkes, Keith - GOV

To: Schrimpf, Chris - GOV; Werwie, Cullen J - GOV; Schutt, Eric - GOV; Archer, Cynthia - DOA; Murray,
Ryan M - GO\/:,
I am fine - share with Governor before releasing,

To: Werwle, Cullen J - GOV; Gilkes, Keith - GOV; Schutt, Eric - GOV; Archer, Cynthia - DOA; Murray, Ryan M -
GOV
Importance: High
I slightly edited, I think we need to get this out soon, We need to keep up the drumbeat of collective bargaining
being fiscal. Please send any edits asap,
Chris Schrimpf
Email: chris.schrimpfiiiwlsconsin.gov

Sent: Monday, February 21,2011 8:58 PM
Subject: Draft release for tomorrow eariy AM: Collective Bargaining is a Fiscal Issue Part 2
February 21, 2011




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statement:
unfortunately for the mil/Ions of taxpayers who are currently paying these Senators' salaries and
benefits, Senator Julie Lasso and her 13 colleagues decided to take a 6 day vacation to I//Inois to get 'to
While Senate Democrats are getting acquainted with each other In another state, Governor Walker is in
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Ristow, Nate - GOV
SiJbject: New MMS Alert - Scott Walker
Scott Walker on KTVN (CBS) - Reno, NV

02/22/2011 05:01:43 AM
Channel 2 Morning News (News)
:..are getting pretty heated--with governor scott walker pushing (or a measure that strips
IIIIiilIi!iiii~iilI public workers of their collective bargaining rights. some people In carson city toid ...
Scott Walker on KOVR-SAC (CBS) - Sacramento, CA

02/22/2011 05:03:07 AM
CBS 13 News at 5am (News)
... admlnistratlon to push moammar qaddafi to resign. wisconsin gOY. scott walker Is not
backing down from a controversial spending cut bill despite days of protests. »> the news
1lllliii!E!-"!1ll conference on ...
Scott Walker on KNVN-CR (NBC) - Chico{Reddinq,~

02/22/2011 05:03:20 AM
Early Today (News, News)
... union workers continue to protest the governor scott walker's plan to balance the budget
by calling on unions to pay more toward their pensions, their health care, and give up their
1IIlIl!~~lllI collective bargaining ...
Scott Walker on I(GPE-fRES (CBS) - fresno, CA

02/22/2011 05:04:16 AM .
CBS 47 This Morning (News, News)
... Ieave. in wisconsin this morning•.. governor scott walker won't back down from a
1lllliii!E!-"!!ll controversial spending cut bill despite days of protests. he says he's not ...
Scott Walker..Q!1..KSBY-l>PA LNIlCl--.JiantJ!...Parba@,J:A

02/22/2011 05:04:21 AM
KSBY News Daybreak at 5AM (News, News)
... republican governor scott walker's plan to balance the budget. he's calling on unions to
1IIIiili!'ii~1ii pay more ...
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Scott Walker on KCOY-SBA (CBS) - Santa Barbara. CA

02/22/2011 05:04:54 AM
12 News This Morning (News)
... ++randall++ +» republican scott walker says he will not compromise on the measure. >
.the.state, assembly is set to discuss the ..• '
Scott Walker on KAEF (ABC) - Eureka, CA

02/22/2011 05:05:51 AM
America This Morning (News, News)
... very far from over. republican governor, scott walker, says he wlll not negotiate over his
1ilIiili!=!-Eil!il plan to strip collective bargaining rights away from
employees in unions. meanwhile, state ...
Scott Walker on KOHD (ABC) - Bend•.QR

02/22/2011 05:05:51 AM
... very far from over. republican governor, scott walker, says he will not negotiate over his
plan to strip collective bargaining rights away from employees in unions. meanwhile, state ...
iIil!Iil!=~
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'Scott Walker on KRCR-CR (ABC) - ChicofRedding, CA

02/22/2011' 05:05': 57' AM
,ABC World News Now (News, News)
... very far from over. republican governor, scott walkeri says he will not negotiate over his
plan to strip collective bargaining rights away from employees in unions. meanwhile, state ...
Governor Walker on KCOY-SBA (CBS) - Santa Barbara, CA

02/22/2011 05:06:33 AM
.. .it would be possible to flnd middle ground because of governor walker's firm position on
Ei!!ii!~illI the union issues. dave: 11l1basical1y/ i think we're ... ..
Scott Walker on KBAK-BFL (CBS) - Bakersfield, CA

,02/22/2011 05:07:13 AM
Eyewitness,News,Mornlngs.at.5,(News,. News). "
... despite days of protest, wisconsin governor scott walker isn't backing down from a
EIlliil....ilI controversial bill that would strip public workers of collective bargaining rights •..•
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Wi~consin Governor on KPNX-P!::DL(NBCl.=l'hoe_!1i~,-!\<1:

02/22/2011 05:08:37 AM
12 News Today (News)
... hurt.. and 13 had minor to moderate injuries. wisconsin governor scott walker says he will
not negotiate. when it comes to his plan to strip most to his plan to strip most ...
Scott Walker on KTVZ (NBC) - Bend, OR

02/22/2011 05:13:28 AM
... protest republican governor scott walker's plan to balance the budget by calling on unions
to pay more towards their ...
Scott Walker on KREM (CBS) - Spokane, WA

02/22/2011 05:14:35 AM
KREM 2 NewsFirst Edition (News)
.. .Inforrnation. wisconsin governor scott walker isn't backing down from a controversial!
budget bili. despite a week of emotlonaliy-charged demonstrations at the state ...
Governor Walker on KABC-LA (ABC) - Los Angeles, CA

02/22/2011 05:27:01 AM
EyeWitness News 5:00AM (News, News)
... hopes concessions will be made. governor walker has warned if the bill isn't passed, 1800
state workers could be laid off. leslie: representative ...
Scott Walker on KTVO (CBS) - Billings, MT

02/22/2011 06:02:41 AM
Montana This Morning (News)
... plans to leave. wisconsin governor scott walker Isn't backing down from a controversial
spending cut biil despite days of ...
Scott Walker on KOAA (NBC) - Colorado Springs, CO

02/22/2011 06:04:27 AM
News First Today at 6am (News).
... workers in wisconsin. the governor there... scott walker... says he's not willing to.
iiiII~ii1i~.~Li!1 negotiate over his pian to get rid of coilective bargaining rights for many public ...
Governor Walker on KXTV-SAC (ABC) - Sacramento, CA

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02/22/2011 06:04:57 AM
.News 10 Good Morning (News, News)
... and have been condemning the government. In wisconsin, governor walker made his
"-',_:.'" .' --~:: intentions clear, he'll not compromise with protesting teachers. he wants to strip
- collective ".
Scott Walker on KUTV-SLC (CBS) - Salt Lake City. UT

02/22/2011 06:05:09 AM
2News This Morning (News)
... deaths. wisconsin governor scott walker isn't backing down from a controversial spending
cut bill despite days of ...
Scott Walker on KROE-ABO (CBS) - Albuquerque, NM

02/22/2011 06:05:20 AM
KRQE News 13 This Morning (News)
... wlsconsln governor scott walker 15 not backing down from a controversial spending cut ...
Scott Walke_r on KwyB (ABct.. ~.!!t!:_lkMI

02/22/2011 06:05:51 AM
America This Morning (News, News)
.••very far from over. republlcen-qovernorr-scett-walker, saldhe-wlll-notneqotlate over his

plan to
strip collective bargaining rights away from employees in unions. democrats who are
opposed to " •
Governor Walker on KCOY-SBA (CBS) - Santa Barbara. CA

02/22/2011 06:07:10 AM
... think it would be possible to find middle ground because of governor walker's firm position
_!5lI!-""ilIon the union issues. dave: ""basically, I think we're negotiating with one man. '...
Scott Walker on KPNX-PHX (NBC) - Phoenix. AZ

02/22/2011 06: 10:05 AM
12 News Today (News). < ••
... the driver was kllled. »> wisconsin governor scott walker said that he will not negotiate.
1lilIlf:iiiii'!'.lll"" democrats and unions
accepted an increase In the cost of benefits but not removal of ,.,
Governor Walker on KUSI-SD - San Diego, CA

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02/22/2011 06:14:38 AM
Good Morning San Diego Eariy Edition (News)
... guest»outside of the city of rnadtson, the public sentiment is declslvely with governor
walker. but inside madison, most are sensitive to the unions. dan»as far as these
democrats ...
Governor Walker on KXTY-SAC (ABCl - Sacramento. CA

02/22/2011 06:20:07 AM
News 10 Good Morning (News, News)
...» a lot of people think this will spread from state to state, especially if governor waiker
1liliili!i'~iIlll issuccessful. do we see this down to road in california? » they are already having ...
Governor Walker on KRCR-CR (ABCl - Chico/Redding, CA

02/22/2011 06:20:12 AM
News (News)
... didn't think it would be possible to find middie ground because of governor waiker's waiker
iiII!!~- thunn has warned that if the bill isn't passed, 1S-hundred state workers couid be iaid off....
)i<;Qtt Walker on KVEO (NBC) - H'!!'linggn, TX

02/22/20H 06:33.,2Q.AM·
Eariy Today (News, News)
... unlon-workers-contlnue to-protest-the- governor" scott- walker's-plan to-balance the budget

by calling on unions to pay more toward their pensions, their health care, and give up their
.i!'ii~iill collective bargaining ...
Governor Walker on KOLO (ABC) - Reno, NV

02/22/2011 06:33:42 AM
News Channel 8 6 a.m, Edition (News)
... despite the near constant chanting in the hallways, governor walker Is standing his
ground. he says his budget bill is the only fix he'll consider....
Governor Walker on KVIA (ABC) - EI Paso. TX

02/22/2011 06:39:23 AM
Good Morning" Ei.Paso, (Talk.Show).
... owners in the state. taxpayers supporting governor walker's plans say now Is not the time
.i!'ii~1l1 to raise taxes In order to balance the budget. ....
Governor Walker on KOAT-ABO (ABC)- Albuquerque, NM

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02/22/2011 06:46:50 AM
Action 7 News More This Morning (News, News)
... compromises are made. they left the state thursday rather than allow a vote on governor
scott walker's controversial budget reform bill to go ahead. governor walker has warned that
Ifthe bill Isn't passed, ...
Govern<:!LW-'!l~er on WITI-=MIk""L(FQ~i11i\/ji!J!Ke_", WI
02/22/2011 07:00:21 AM
...» now at seven-- budget vote-- today republicans will try to take governor walker's
repair bill one step closerto reality. why extra security Is being brought in to keep lawakers
iililiiiiliii'!"" safe. »and snow again ,..
Scott Walker on WLUK (FOX) - Green Bay, WI

02/22/2011 07:02: 14 AM
... today af the state capitol as the legislature resumes debate on governor scott walker's
budget repair bill. assembly galleries will be open to the public, but visitors will have to
_~. . empty ...
yovernoLWi!lker on WTVW (FOX) - Evansville, IN

02/22/2011.07:05,00. AM..
AM Evansville (News)
... SOOn. the lawmakers-are-trymq-te stall a vote on the governol"ls'·contmversial"J;Jlan to take

, " ' - - away almost all collective bargaining rights. senate minority leader mark miller says a
1iIIliI'!=!...Il!llIleadershlP ...
Governor Walker on WITI-MILW (FOX) - Milwaukee. WI

02/22/2011 07:05:40 AM
... keep union collective bargaining rights in tact. governor walker though, says there Is no
iiIiil~~lilI room for compromise and will not give in to the democrats nor the protesters demands .....
Governor Walker on KKFX-SBA (FOX) - Santa Barbara. CA

02/22/2011 07:06:35 AM
Central Coast. News.(News,News)..
... it would be possible to find middle ground because of governor walker's firm position on
iiIiil'!Oll~ill the union issues. dave: ""basically, I think we're ...
Governor Walker on NEVC (FOX) - Mankato, MN

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02/22/2011 07:06:38 AM .
... they plan to offer more than 100 amendments In the state assembly In response to the
governor's budge plans. the bill would cut benefits and remove collective bargaining power
for unions....
Governor Walker 0!LKMS.P-M:tI~L(Foxj----Minnej"J2Q!L~J"IN

02/22/201107:06:40 AM
FOX 9 Morning News at 7AM (News)
... they plan to offer more than 100 amendments In the state assembly In response to the
governor's budge plans. the bill would cut benefits and remove collective bargaining power
for unions....

02/22/2011 07:06:45 AM
FoX 6 Wake-Up News at 7 (News)
'... »this morning democrats plan to offer more than 100 amendments to governor walker's
budget repair billthe democratic minority leader says they have 50 amendments ready to
Introduce and were ... .
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Scott Walker on KOTV (CBS) - Tulg OK

02/2.2/201.1 07·'07:08 AM
Six in the Morning (Talk Show)
"...earthquake has hit-the-area- here'in'the·gEates··--·wisconsin"governof'sc::ott-walker Isn't

backing down from a controversial spending cut bill despite days of protests. in a news
.~~ii1Iconference monday, he said ...
Scott Walker on KPRC-HOU (NBC) - Houston, TX

02/22/2011 07: 10:06 AM
... on any side of this standoff. with protesters kept away,governor scottwalker said 1500
state jobs could be lost by week's end if the democrats don't permit a vote on his so-called
iIill!~~iIlI budget repair bill ...,
Scott Walker on KVLY (NBC) - Fargo, NO

02/22/2011 07:15:01 AM
•..on any side of this standoff. With protesters kept away, governor scott walker said 1500
state jobs could be iost by week's end if the democrats don't permit a vote on his so-calied
budget repair bill. ...
1IIIiIiI!5~
Scott Walker on KYTV (NBC) - Springfield, MO

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02/22/2011 07: 15:02 AM

... on any side of this standoff. with protesters kept away, governor scott walker said 1500
state Jobs could be lost by week's end If the democrats don't permit a vote on his 50-called
budget repair bill ....
Scott Walker on KPLC (NBC) - Lafayette, LA

02/22/2011 07:15:04 AM
... on any side of this standoff. with protesters kept away, governor scott walker said 1500
state Jobs could be lost by week's end If the democrats don't permit a vote on his 50-called
budget repair bill ....
Governor Walker on WFLD-CHI (FOX) - Chicago, IL

02/22/2011 07:16:59 AM
... than 100 chicagoans who stood by their side to take a stand. governor walker says he's
going what -- doing what the state has to do.» there can be 50, 60, 70,000 people
protesting but they ...
j;oyernor Walker on WISC (CBS1- Madison, WI

02/22/2011 07:25,nAM. .
.... south-central wrsconstn- wlll-ca II,for-a strike;",. should govern'or'walker1s··budgee repair" bill
pass. last night, delegates of the south central federation of labor overwhelmingly approved
_iIlUili a, ..
Governor Walker on WFRV (CBS) - Green Bav. WI

02/22/2011 07:26:11 AM
... one vote shy of the minimum needed to take up the plan. later today governor walker will
address the state ... In a live .fireside chat l. its slated for six tonight... count on channel five
liIllIIIiI&.l!!l'! for coverage, ...
Governor Walker on WBAY (ABCl - Green Bay, WI

02/22/2011 07:26:39 AM
Good Morning. America (News,.Talk Show) .
... unclear how much progress will be made on governor walker's budget repair proposal. the
fIIilllill1LilIl!l bill requires state and public ...
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!iovernor WalkeJ"~n WAOW-CA!!'l:;.) - Wa-llsaudlllI

02/22/201107:27:32 AM
... hardworklng taxpayers of wisconsin" governor walker says he intends to deliver a live
'fireside chat" with wisconsin residents ...
Governor Walker on WJFW (NBC) - Wausau, WI

02/22/2011 07:27:44 AM
... not doing anything illegal if they are protesting governor walker's leglslatlon-- and not a
complaint against their employer. but he says teachers could ....
Governor Walker on. NEVe (FOX) - Mankato, MN

02/22/2011 07:33:14 AM
x.cut back. not surprlslnqlv, 48% say, say that they back governor walker, and 38%ack the
unions, and huge partisan divide there, and republicans and unaffiliated voters are, are
siding with the ...
liEiiIilifiolllllll
Governor Walker on KMSP-MIN lEOXL=-MinneaPolis, MN

02/22/2011 07:33:16 AM .
FOX 9 Morning News at 7AM (News)
... cut back, not-surprlsinqlv- 48%' savr-say-that they back:governor walkeri and' 38% back
the unions, and and 38% back the unions! and huge partisan dlvlde there, and republicans
-iEiii!-lilill and unaffiliated ...

02/22/2011 07:34:23 AM
... >?the budget battle continues today In madison. »republican backers of governor
walker's bill to eliminate collective bargaining rights for most public employees will try and
ilIll'!=i!olllill move the proposal closer to ...
Governor Walk'i'LQn WITI-MILW (F010_=-Milw;wkeeLIIIlI

02/22/2011 07:36:03 AM
...we're doing Is very reasonable.":"> also on the agenda today - governor walker intends
to deliver a live "Tlreslde chat'" tonight.he'll discuss the state's budget callenges and his
vision for ...
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Goverl1.or Walker 011 WLIJK (fOXL,,-Green Bay,~WI_

02/22/2011 07:37:28 AM
Good Day Wisconsin (Newsmagazine! Misc.)
... walker, I think he's doing the right thing. > governor walker was invited to the dinner...
but he didn't attend. students In madison will return to the classroom ...
Governor Walker on KTVU-SF (FOX) - San Francisco, CA

02/22/2011 07:45:30 AM
Mornings on 2 (Talk Show)
... soo te can betaken on a measure. governor walker says he will not negotiate. » the local
i/lIlli!iliil~iill and state unions and teachers have agreed to gl gave wa every ...
Governor Walker on KRXt (FOX) - Reno, NV

02/22/2011 07:46:09 AM
Mornings on Fox (News)
... to join block the bill. governor walker passing the bill by friday wodeeper cuts necessary.
i'IiiI:i~- ndre oworkers say they ...
Governor Walker on WFLD-CHJ;_lE9XLc:-chica9Q,-!!,

02/22j20U07:46:16.AM ."
..... they-believe a blpartlsan- surnmttceuld-end-the-erlsls.: >T>"i-td0esn1t reqtlire governor

walker to give in or look like he's backing off. he merely has to accept the recommendations
of this ...
Governor Walker on WDJT-MILW (CBS) - Milwaukee, WI

02/22/2011 07:55:01 AM
... without the democrats. governor walker will let us know what's going on in the statehouse
during a fireside ...
Governor Walker on WISe (CBS) - Madison. WI

02/22/2011 07:55:56 AM
ThaEarly.Show. (News, Talk.Show)
... behavior... which they do not condone. governor walker is scheduled to give a fireside
chat to wisconsin residents at 6 tonlqht... and you can see it right here on news 3. he'll ...
Governor Walker on WKOW (ABC) - Madison. WI
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02/22/2011 07:56:25 AM
... happiness is a day without heartburn. tonight-- governor walker will try to bring his
message to you. he will address the state - in a live speech at six tonight. he will talk about
his budget - ...
Governor Walker on WOIO (ABC) - Duluth. MN

02/22/2011 07:57:28 AM
... northern countles we're not going down their to protest the governor's adjustment bill
lIiliiilEi!JII1ll 3:43 the group of 100 .... the group of 100 .... will
meet with governor walker ...
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Scott Walker on WPFO (FOX) - Portland. ME

02/22/2011 08:01:36 AM
Good Day Maine (News, News)
... support stale workers in their stand-off with republican governor, scott walker•. who's
going after public sector- unions. we'll speak live with representative russell and hear what
~~_she ...
.G_overnor W~Jker em Fox Business Netw.ork - U.S. Cable

02/22/2011 01,:02: 30 AM
... republicans-out ln-wtscensln-qet-to-try to fOfce'the<demoe:rats··to··debate"governor walker's

bill and the protests, well, we'll see if they're smaller today With the teachers getting back to
lIIliil!&~1lll work and jeff fiock is out ...
Scott Walker on WFFF-BUR (FOX) - Burlington. VT

02/22/2011 08:02:36 AM
Fox 44 Locai News This Morning (News)
... <> meanwhile... Wisconsin's governor-- scott walker-- says he won't negotiate over the
matter. democrats and the. unions say they would acceptan increase ...

02/22/2011 08:03:01 AM
Good Day Wisconsin (Newsmagazine, Misc.)..•
... reflnancing debt, which must be done by friday. governor waiker says there wouid be even
iIiIiIi!ii~i!lI more cutlfhe budget bill is not passed this week. and he says compromises that ...
Scott Walker on CNN - U.S. Cable

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02/22/2011 08:03:30 AM
... »> stakes got higher in the wisconsin labor standoff. now governor scott walker refusing
, to flinch and threatening to layoff 1,300 government workers by may 1st if his bili doesn't
get pass....
Scott Walker on Fox News - 1,1.5. Ca!!!.!!

02/22/2011 08:04:56 AM
...» yeah. look, the governor of wisconsin! scott walker, I think has come up to this
realization, that if he continues to go down the road that they've been down in wisconsin
. over the iast 15 years ...

02/22/2011 08:05:45 AM
Good Day Wisconsin (Newsmagazine/ Misc.)
- ... issue of collective bargaining rights. he's also heard governor walker repeat that he will
fI not compromise. scott walker: and for us, wei )re willing to take this as long as it takes
. because, in ...
Scott Walker on WSJV (FOX) - South Bend, IN

02/22/2011 08:05:48 AM'
Fox 28 Morning Show (Talk Show)
... wisconsin governor scott walker says hers not bending .. walker has been in the middle of
• • • this debate for the past ...
,,~ Scott Walker on WPFO (FOX) - Portland. ME

02/22/2011 08:05:49 AM
... supporters poured in, keeping. pressure on governor scott walker. (nat sot) senate
republicans holding strong - majority leader scot fitzgeraid saying there will be no changes
to the bill that ...
~overnor W.;>lker on WITt::MILW (fOX) - MilwJ!..uke~, WI

02/22/2011 08:05:56 AM
... government but for years to come> > also on the agenda, governor walker will Intends to
deliver a live ""fireslde chat'" tonlqnt.he'll discuss the state's budget challenges and his
iIIiIi.iLll!!!l vision for moving ...
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Scott-Walker ort WAWS-JAX (F.QX) - J]!J;k@j]vW~_fJ"

02/22/2011 08:06:57 AM
Action News at 8:00am (News, News)
, ... wisconsin governor scott walker is n't backing down from a controversial spending cut bll1
despite days of ...
Scott W,,!kl:'J" on WDR,B-LOU (FOXL"J..oui~ville, KY

02/22/2011 08:06:58 AM
Fox in the Morning (News)
:""" ... In wisconsin won't end anytime soon.wisconsin governor scott walker says he won't
• negotiate over his plan to strip most collective bargaining rights from nearly every public
. employee.meanwhile, 14 state ...
Scott Walker on BLOOM .. U.S. Cable

02/22/2011 08:07:00 AM
In the Loop (Business, Finance)
_ ." c.'-' ·:..ofprotest today. ail of this centered around wisconsin gov. scott walker. he has pians to
. .• peel back a lot of the worker benefits, that includes requiring workers to pay into their
iIiiiIiI~~1II pension plans, '"
GoverMrJll[alker on WPFO (EQX) .. PortlandJ"!];

02/22/20H 0810·7: 15 AM
-the' department is'·lanl::hingo-an''lnvestigation:on,'cam'·t!ag -thts-evening-' governor 'Walker shut

< •••
""""4!'":'Wdown the potential of limiting collective bargaining on a temporary basis, he says your just
1!lii~~1li moving a budget ..• .

02/22/2011 08:08:03 AM
Imus in the Morning (Business, Taik Show)
...» Imus: about what. » charles: g,overnor scott walker, over basically the state is
broke, scott walker says essentially, had to put it in these words, that the unions are the
iIiiiIiIilliiliii.liiilli reasons -- are a big part of ...
Scott Walker on WJR-AM .. Detroit. MI

02/22/2011 08:08:19 AM
... Wisconsin workers and capital 90 I think about the right to dictate what bargaining is not
for governor Scott Walker also says-there-ls:'no~hlng"to"negotlate'nuclear about-their their
protester connecting "Offers of concessions on pensions and healthcare contributions Walker
(click thumbnail to play) says In an ...
Scott Walker on New England Cable News - Boston, MA

02/22/2011 08:08:31 AM
The Morning Show (News, News)
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... supporting wisconsin governor scott walker's effort to strip workers of their rights to
bargain collectiveiy In order to baiance ...
Scott Walker on WABC-AM (ABC) - New York, NY

02/22/2011 08:09: 12 AM
...I'm In the criminal legal of legislature and the state legislature and the governor about .
what Gov. Scott Walker over basically the state is broke Scott Walker's shows essentially led
to these words with unions or the reasons or are a big part of the reason why there are '"
(click thumbnatlto play}
'Scott Walker on FQx News - U,S, Cable

02/22/2011 08:09:34 AM
... 1want to do my own history quiz. did scott walker Impose marble law? did scott walker
liIiIIl~l.Il!iIl! brutally crack down on religious minorities? the whole thing tsrtdlculous....
Governor Walker on CNN - U.s. Cable

02/22/2011 08:16:40 AM
... all right, the unions have conceded to all of these things the governor wanted to save
money and the pensions and the health care is just about collective bargaining? can you give
1IlIiIIl~~1II him that and let ...
Governor Walker on CNN - U~S. Cable

02/22/2011 08: 18: 18 AM
American Morning (News, Taik Show)
... Iocal units of government came out yesterday against what governor walker wants to do
binding arbitration and they don't want what the governor wants to do and sitting down and
IllilIl!1I!~iil!lI telling workers what to do and ... .
!iovernor Walk!:!r on QIIN_- U.S' CabJJ!

04/22/2011 08:20:21 AM
... » senator, one last thing for you here. governor walker has said the clock Is ticking and
If some packaqe-ls- not-passed-thls-frlday he rnlqht-be looklrrq-at-the-possibllltv to' lay off
1llilIi!&!-"!1lII some ...
Governor Walker on WDJT-MILW (CBS) - Milwaukee, WI

02/22/201108:25:42 AM
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... those that fled the state are now asking governor scott walker to consider a bi-partisan
leadership summit. that's where two ...

02/22/2011 08:25:51 AM
... republicans one vote shy of the minimum needed to take up the plan. governor waiker will
address the state... In a live .fireside chat / at six tonigh. count on channel five for coverage.
Goverhor Walker on WBAY (ABC) - Green Bay, WI

02/22/2011 08:27:06 AM
.... Iease the all-new 2011 jetta s for $179 a month. governor walker announces just this
1iIIIil'!'='i-lil1ili morning that layoff notices could
go out as soon as next ...

02/22/2011 08:27:37 AM
... their absence has kept senate republicans from voting on governor walker's budget repair
.1!!iIil~!lI biil. senate republlcans spoke with their democratic colleagues yesterday, by phone - ....
Governor Walker on WAOW (ABC) - Wausau. WI

02/22/2011 08:28:01 AM
..•hardworklng taxpayers of wisconsin" governor walker says he intends to deliver a live

.1!!iIil~liI "fireside chat" with wisconsin residents ...
Governor Walker on KSTP-MIN (ABC) - Minneapolis, MN

02/22/2011 08:28:04 AM
... senate democrats still out of town and refuse to come back until governor walker makes a
compromise. walker is warning just this morning that layoff notices could go out as soon as
_~.IIlII next ...

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02/22/2011 08:33:52 AM
... »the budget battle continues today in madison »republican backers of governor
walker's bill to eliminate collective bargaining rights for most public employees will try and
move the proposal closer to ,..
§Qye.,19f Walker on WLJJKLEQXl - Green !!i!Y,_Wl:

02/22/2011 08:34:54 AM
... to slow down the bill -- and say they're waiting for governor walker to compromise.
hundreds of protesters rallied outside an annual republlcanent. the gop held its lincoln day
liilii5i!liil!-llliill dinner at the paper valley ...
Governor Walker on KTVU-SF (FOX) - San Francisco, CA

02/22/2011 08:46:29 AM
Mornings on 2 (Talk Show)
... > > > the local and state unions and the teachers have agreed to give governor walker
every single penny he's asked for to balance the budget. he should take the offer so we can
1i!l!i1i!lii~1Il come to madison today and... .
§OVeffiQr Walker on KRXI CFOXl---RenQ, NV

02/22/2011 08:46:59 AM
Mornings on Fox (News)
... we're calling for' in' thisbikin dltftcultfer-local-qovemmentt->-> governor walker says g the
b would make deepe necessary. > > > tonight, the the mount consider to close yet
1i!I!i~~ilIl another ...

02/22/2011 08:55:25 AM
... south-central wisconsin will call for a strike... should governor walker's budget repair bill
pass. last night, delegates of the south central federation of labor overwhelmingly approved
1IIliIiIii'!~!!ll a ...

02/22/2011 08:57:28 AM
Good Mornlng,America,(News, Talk Show),.
... supporting teachers and other unions. and governor walker will address the state tonight•
• i!f'Ili~ilIl he plans to speak at six this evening. he pians to talk about his budget - ...

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02/22/2011 09:01:00 AM
... republicans out of wisconsin want to try to force the democrats to debate governor
walker's blll, the protests some say might be smaller with the teachers headed back to
school and we'll see ...

02/22/2011 09:02:47 AM
America's Newsroom (News! Talk Show)
... compromise. » it doesn't require governor walker to give in or look like he's backing off.
iIlIIii'!E'!JIi1ill he merely has to acceptthe recommendations ofthis ...

02/22/2011 09:16:51 AM
The Daily Rundown (Politics, News)
... rnlke tiabl joins from us madison. there are reports that governor walker is saying he will
iIlIIii'!E'!JIiilll send layoff notices out as early as next week in If this deal Is not passed by friday.
'"

02/22/2011 09:18:34 AM
The Daily Rundown (Politics, News)
... wtsconstn's state senator jim holperin joins us. » governor walker now says layoff
iIlIIii'!E~ill notices wiii be sent next week. does that change the calculus for you at ali? ...

02/22/2011 09:22:03 AM
... in columbus, ohio thousands of expected to show up. to demonstrates against governor
john kasich's, plans it strip workers from some of their power. a look at madison, wisconsin,
Governor Walker on WJFW (NBC) - Wausau, WI

02/22/2011 09:26:43 AM
... (sy-dull) from wisconsin's 85th district says one of her concerns With governor walker's bill
involves possible changes to medical assistance like badger and senior care....
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GOJl.e.LIlQLW_alker QILEoxJ~.~sm..~ss Network -~S&abl.~

02/22/2011 09:35:53 AM
... jeff flock is live in madison for us, all right, jeff, governor walker said some interesting
things In a news conference last night. go ahead, what's the reaction this morning? ...
(click thumbnaJl to play)

02/22/2011 09:36:30 AM
The Dally Show With Jon Stewart (Interview, Talk Show)
... bravely fighting his addiction which in this analogy makes governor walker crack. walt, no.
look, If i may, there are a few small differences between this and cairo....

02/22/2011 09:46:57 AM
... republlcans unaffiliated voters overwhelmingly side with the governor. democrats
overwhelmingly side with the unions. stuart: now, wait a second. what about the
Independent... "
Governor Walker on Fox Business Network - U.S. Cable"

02/22/2011 09:49":59 AM"
...will this kill the stock market rally? governor walker doesn't want the state of wisconsin
collecting dues for the unions. Is there a legal obligation for the state to collect money for ...
Governor Walker on Fox. Business Network - U.S. Cable

02/22/201110:13:57 AM
... thanks a lot. appreciate it. g.overnor walker doesn't want his state government-collecting
dues for the unlori any more. next, the judge on whether the government should be doing
that '"
~overn.9r WalJ<er on Fox Busin~_s. Network - U.S. Cable

02/22/201110:20:25 AM
---'. ... because it Is extremely Important to the wisconsin of fair because governor walker wants
, to stop the state from collecting dues for the union. when this happened In new york state In
" 2007 when the transit ...
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Governor Walker on WJF\I\I (N!lCl- Wausau,JNX

02/22/2011 10:27:49 AM
... not doing anything illegal if they are protesting governor walker's leglslation-- and not a
complaint against their employer. but he says teachers could ...
Jiovernor Walker Q.!! MSNBC - U.S-<-'c<ll,Ill

02/22/201110:31:56 AM
Jansing and Co. (Politics, News)
... m.l.a. as they try to stop a vote on the tough budget bill. but governor walker threatened
that if democrats don't come home, 1500 state workers could be laid off. tonight, the
governor will give: ..
Governor Walker on Bloomberg Radio - U.S. Cable

02/22/2011 10:38:41 AM
... contribute to their health care plan and his thing to do In the days when it is in collective
bargaining governor Walker lined he is negotiating all the reality is coming to get you on
about Inflation however when voters go unlonbustlng and this is really working around the ...
Governor Walker on WMTV (NBC) - Madison, WI

02/22/201110:59:33 AM
...» thank you. '''' "n later today! goVernor walker addresses you about his
iliIIili(iliili-lilllll budget repair bill. now at eleven.. his warning about layoffs Ifthis bill doesn't ...

02/22/201111:05:37 AM
Happening Now (News, Talk Show)
... in the house side, slow it down/ much to the chagrin of governor walker because he is
imploring wisconsin democrats to move forward With this controversial bill » for us to do
the same ,.,

02/22/201111:06:28 AM
FOX Business (Business, Finance)
- ... stalemate continues in the state of Wisconsin. governor walker saying today the state
could send layoff notices to state works and"thosecould comeas soon as next week. » this
-i!""'io"lfill as state senate ...
Govllrnor Walker on WABe-AM (ABC) - New York, NY

02/22/201111:12:48 AM
••.want to make her that's what it's about because of Wisconsin you've got people who got
you to the governor. Walker say hey I really need to renegotiate the state 40 union
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employees receive salary and benefits for doing union business. Ofthe fourteen, three are on full-time
release for union business. Milwaukee County spent over $170;000-in'salary-alone'for these-employees

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statement:
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know a lot of my fellow caucus members.' .
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From: Schrimpf, Chris - GOV

Read CREW's letter to the Wisconsin Government Accountability Board here.

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From: WisPolitics Staff [news@wispolitics.com]

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. -- The Assembly could be in for another long night.

"Something doesn't smell right," Rep. Mark Pocan, D-Madison, said.

"There is no conspiracy," Vos, R-Rochester, said.

Follow developments in the Budget Blog:

See the Koch statement:

-- The guv also addressed questions over the prank call.

*Listen to the news conference:

"He's in a tough spot," Fitzgerald said.

Listen to Fitzgerald's Q&A:

. See the hearing notice:

-- The Joint Committee on Legislative Organization chairs have sent a ballot to

-- A D.C.-based watchdog group has requested that the Government Accountability

absent Democratic senators.

See the press release:

-- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee announced today it's targeting

See DC Wrap for the text of the call targeting Duffy:

-- Sen. Glenn Grothman is circulating three bills among his colleagues.

See more below.

From WisBusiness.com ...

See more in tomorrow's WisBusiness.com.

NOTE THE DATE CHANGE ON THE VOS-DARLING LUNCHEON. THIS HAD TO BE

WISN: Walker victim of prank phone call

WISN: State Senate votes to repeal racial profiling law

Channel 3000: Local officials organize against governor's bill

AP: Governor sets special Assembly election for May 3

AP: Feingold to get honorary degree from Wis. college

CNN: Fiscal discipline or the end of unions?

CNN:Obama drops defense of law against gay marriage

CNN: Obama will speak on Libya .-

.; 9 a.m. -- DBA Expansion Symposium, Lambeau Field, Green Bay

Sen. Grothman, LRB 0555/t, to make-parking on-the-Capitol-Square available-to-the public

Rep. Pridemore, LRB 1116/1, to clarify the language forfailuretoyield,trafficviolations

AR30,~relating to: deleqation.by a parent, guardian, or legal custodian of a child of powers

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From: GOV Press

February 23, 2011

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From: Evenson, Tom - GOV

• Video: Gov.Walkerspeaks to.taxpayersaboutthe.budget repair bill in his first fireside.chatlast evening.

Governor Walker - Television Clips for Feb 22

Wisconsin's Front Pages: .

Class war in Wisconsin

jlanIe of Madison tests US stomach for lonK~trJ!ggl~

Thompson praises Walker, remains silent on labor law

Wisconsin Democratic Senators Have 'Pretty Much Given Up On The Governor'

The Means of Coercion

. '(Video) Wis. governor refuses to give in to l!rotests

Our view: In Wisconsin budget battle. bad behavior all around

Wisconsin governor signs bill to make tax hike votes tougher

Bob McDonnell: I stand with Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker