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Singers Continue Capitol Protests

POSTED: Saturday, November 24, 2012 --- 3:50 p.m.

MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Most of the demonstrations against Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker ended a long time ago. But every weekday at noon, a few dozen people still gather inside the state Capitol and sing protest songs for an hour.

The 50 or so singers don't have a clear goal. They say they're upset about Walker's efforts to strip public workers of union rights. And even though the governor survived a recall election, they still keep coming.

Singer Brandon Barwick of Madison says the singers are fighting for better political leadership.

Democratic state Sen. Fred Risser supports their cause but says the singing won't prompt lawmakers to change their minds. Republican state Rep. Stephen Nass says it's long past time for the singers to stop disrupting activity in the Capitol.


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  • by Name Location: Location on Nov 26, 2012 at 08:32 AM
    Why is this even news??
  • by Adam Location: Madison on Nov 25, 2012 at 09:03 AM
    Playing the world's saddest song on the world's smallest violin.

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