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Moore's Statement on MLK Day |
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Written by OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writers
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Tuesday, 17 January 2012 21:38 |
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-4) joined the nation in commemorating the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. She released this statement: "Today, I am proud to join with all Americans as we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. As our nation commemorates Martin Luther King Jr. Day, let us remember the legacy of the man who spread a message of peace and justice and challenged America to fulfill the true promise of Democracy.
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Scott Walker's Chickens Come Home to Roost |
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Written by Rep. Gwen Moore
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Thursday, 05 January 2012 03:20 |
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Last week Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker took to the airways to try to quell the rising tide against him. During recent interviews he called the recall process currently underway to unseat him "unusual."
The only thing "unusual" about the recall movement is Scott Walker's inability to listen to the will of the people of Wisconsin. Scott Walker was elected by the people of Wisconsin, but as soon as he was elected he forgot who he was there to represent - the people of Wisconsin, not the Koch brothers, the Tea Party or any other special interest. He ignored the people of Wisconsin, refusing to even sit down and negotiate with union leaders and proceeded to push through a law virtually eliminating public employees' collective bargaining rights. These actions sparked mass protests in Madison and across the state of Wisconsin and ultimately led to the State's first ever recall campaign against a governor.
Now we are witnessing Scott Walker's chickens coming home to roost. The same people that he ignored are now letting their voices be heard. So far the people of Wisconsin have gathered more than half a million signatures on petitions to recall Scott Walker and the number is still climbing. In Wisconsin, the momentum is palpable. And despite some mounting hostility from the opposition - with disappearing yard signs and recall volunteers experiencing heckling - never before have I seen so many mobilized and focused on the common goal of recalling Scott Walker.
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