Wisconsin Democrats, GOP stall union bill talks
Talks stalled over Republican moves to curb most public sector collective bargaining as protesters gathered at the Wisconsin Capitol. Senator Tim Cullen said discussions with Republicans broke down but lines remain open. Democrats fear base backlash while Gov. Walker resists compromise. A dozen Democrats fled Madison to block the bill and two others joined Rev. Jesse Jackson in Chicago urging negotiations.
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Michael Moore rallies Wisconsin union protesters in Madison
Michael Moore urged Wisconsin residents to resist Gov. Scott Walker’s budget bill aimed at stripping most public workers of collective bargaining rights. He praised the 14 state senators who opposed the measure and warned that Madison is just the beginning as tens of thousands gathered at the Capitol. Police reported crowds in the tens of thousands with no arrests, while lawmakers urged persistence and unity amid ongoing protests and looming layoffs tied to the deficit plan.
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Obama signals willingness to deepen spending cuts
Washington President Barack Obama said he is prepared to push deeper spending reductions beyond his budget offer as Republicans demand larger cuts. Congress funded government through March 18 with a short term measure and leaders plan votes on both parties’ plans to avert a shutdown.
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