Jay Dubb

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Anti-Union bill passes in WI.

In Uncategorized on 03/11/2011 at 4:45 PM

Wis. governor says support will grow for new law

By SCOTT BAUER, Associated Press Scott Bauer, Associated Press 17 mins ago

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker on Friday signed into law the proposal that eliminates most union rights for public employees, saying he had “no doubt” that support for the measure would grow over time.

The governor’s signature on the bill quietly concluded a debate over collective bargaining that provoked three weeks of loud, relentless protests at the Capitol.

In an interview with The Associated Press, Walker said once the public sees government becoming more efficient, support for the changes will increase.

“What we’re doing here, I think, is progressive. It’s innovative. It’s reform that leads the country, and we’re showing there’s a better way by sharing in that sacrifice with all of us in government,” he said.

FULL ARTICLE HERE

Hmmm… i could have swore that government is of the people. For the People, by the People. Not too many People wanted this to happen.