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April 5, 2011

Wisconsin Gov. Walker Criticized For Hiring Son Of Campaign Backer 
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In other news from Wisconsin, Gov. Scott Walker is coming under
criticism for hiring the son of prominent campaign backer to a well-paid
government post. Twenty-six-year-old Brian Deschane is being paid over
$81,000 to oversee environmental and regulatory matters and dozens of
employees at the Department of Commerce. Some have questioned Deschane's
qualifications. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel has revealed Deschane has
no college degree, little management experience and two drunken-driving
convictions. His father is a longtime lobbyist for Wisconsin Builders
Association.



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