Wisconsin Assembly Vote Is Delayed as Protests Jam Capitol

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MADISON, Wis. — As thousands of demonstrators converged on the Capitol, the police cut off access to the building on Thursday, creating a taut atmosphere in which Republican State Assembly members were seeking to maintain order long enough to vote on a bill that sharply curtails bargaining rights for government workers.

The State Assembly had been scheduled to vote on the bill Thursday morning. Though it is virtually certain to pass, it was now unclear when that vote might take place.

The State Senate approved similar legislation Wednesday with only Republican members casting votes; the chamber’s Democratic minority, who fiercely oppose the measure, remain out of the state.

On Thursday, some of the missing Democrats indicated that they would likely be returning to Wisconsin from Illinois soon, given that there was no longer a need to prevent a quorum. But State Senator Fred Risser, said he and at least a few of the other 14 Democrats planned to remain away from Wisconsin for the time being to prevent Republicans from attempting additional legislative maneuverings that could be used to prevent a Democratic legal challenge in the future to Wednesday’s vote.

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/11/us/11wisconsin.html?_r=1&hp=&pagewanted=print

[notadmblnd]

1. Sure there's still reason to stay away.

They need to stay away and use it as leverage to get them to withdraw the union busting bill. the DEMS should take the attitude that- NO VOTING WILL EVER TAKE PLACE ON THE BUDGET until the republicans come to their senses.

[Bozita]

+1

[Bozita]

2. ooops, double post