MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- A group of Democratic Wisconsin lawmakers blocked passage of a sweeping anti-union bill Thursday, refusing to show up for a vote and then abruptly leaving the state in an effort to force Republicans to the negotiating table....
By SCOTT BAUER, Associated Press: Nation
Thu, 02/17/2011 - 2:56pm
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- A group of Democratic Wisconsin lawmakers blocked passage of a sweeping anti-union bill Thursday, refusing to show up for a vote and then abruptly leaving the state in an effort to force Republicans to the negotiating table....