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June 7, 2011

Wisconsin: Thousands March To Protest Controversial “Budget Repair” Bill, 8 People Arrested 
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In Wisconsin, more than a thousand Wisconsin workers marched through
Madison Monday to protest Gov. Scott Walker’s "budget repair" bill
that slashes collective bargaining rights and funding for education,
healthcare and seniors’ programs. Eight people were arrested. Pilar
Schiavo is with National Nurses United.

Pilar Schiavo: “People are angry. They understand; the impact of this
budget I think is really sinking in for people. When you get thousands
of people out in the streets on a Monday at noon, I think it really is a
testament to the fact that they are willing to stand up and fight, that
they’re frustrated. That Walker is going too far and they’re going
to defend their rights. These Badger Care cuts mean actual death
sentences for people. Walker and the politicians are actually signing
death sentences if they pass this budget.”



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