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To: PapaBear3625
I don't think they will, because I don't think they're serious. i think they want to posture without actually passing anything which would get unions pissed off at them.

In light of the fact Walker has the Republican votes lined up to pass his proposal, how can you possibly say that? The Democrats left town so the Republicans couldn't vote and pass the bill.

16 posted on 02/18/2011 8:07:53 AM PST by Senator_Blutarski
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To: Senator_Blutarski
In light of the fact Walker has the Republican votes lined up to pass his proposal, how can you possibly say that? The Democrats left town so the Republicans couldn't vote and pass the bill.

I'm not sure if you read my posting. There is a need for a 3/5ths quorum ONLY for tax/appropriations bills. For bills that do not involve Wisc spending money, only a simple majority is needed for a quorum.

All the Repubs need to do is word their bills as non-appropriations bills, pass them, and send them to the Gov for signature. Bills like removing a need for the state to forward union dues is not an appropriation.

17 posted on 02/18/2011 8:14:57 AM PST by PapaBear3625 ("It is only when we've lost everything, that we are free to do anything" -- Fight Club)
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