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The stalemate in Wisconsin over Republican Gov. Scott Walker's proposed changes in union benefits and privileges is likely to end late this week. The budget bill that includes the union provisions also includes $165 million in refinancing of state bonds that must be passed by Friday in order to make sure Wisconsin can pay its bills.
Last night Mr. Walker told reporters that if the budget bill isn't law by Friday he will have to lay off 1,500 state workers. He plans to give a televised address to Wisconsiners at 6 p.m. today. |