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Nation Watches as Wisconsin Prepares for Recall Elections

Wisconsin's new Governor, Scott Walker, with majorities in both legislative houses, cut spending and stripped state workers of collective bargaining, the kind of actions Republicans have been looking for nationwide. But there's been a backlash and, tomorrow, six Republican Senators face recall elections, with the results likely to be very close.

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By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

Wisconsin's new Governor, Scott Walker, with majorities in both legislative houses, cut spending and stripped state workers of collective bargaining, the kind of actions Republicans have been looking for nationwide. But there's been a backlash and, tomorrow, six Republican Senators face recall elections, with the results likely to be very close. Mary Spicuzza reports on state government for the Wisconsin State Journal.

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