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Title: Wis.: Repairs to Capitol will cost about $270k
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JANESVILLE GAZETTE
URL Source: http://gazettextra.com/weblogs/late ... -capitol-will-cost-about-270k/
Published: May 13, 2011
Author: ASSOCIATED PRESS
Post Date: 2011-05-15 11:25:29 by lucysmom
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Views: 2551
Comments: 11
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin officials say the protests at the Capitol over public workers' collective bargaining rights cost more than $7.8 million for police, but that damage to the Capitol will only cost about $270,000. Department of Administration officials say the police cost is based on claims from more than 200 police departments and other state agencies. Thirty-two police agencies have not yet submitted claims. DOA officials also say a Capitol damage report found that protesters only caused "3-5 years of wear" on the building in the course of two weeks. About $112,000 should be spent repairing damage to stonework. The figure is far lower than DOA Secretary Mike Huebsch's initial estimate of $7.5 million in damage. The department later revised those figures, saying it would cost as little as $350,000.
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#1. To: lucysmom (#0)
Considering the damage Scott Walker does to his state pushing the radical agenda of the Koch blokes I find this to be very much a non-issue. The most important thing is to get Wisconsin on the right track again, and to neutralize this brand of anti-union fascism that is trying to be exported to other states.
Then you only confirmed you are a self centered idiot.
Proxy IP's are amusing.....lmao
You are using poor bait to do an ad hom attack if you infer my concern for the citizens of Wisconsin involves self gain and ego. But that's how you are, Boof. Your little game doesn't bother me, but if this is all you have to respond to me at this point in time, don't expect a response. You will just have to sit at your computer and play with your self as you probably prefer to do anyway. ;-)
What is at issue is the effort the governor made to discredit the protesters so he could justify denying them access to the capital building in violation of the Wisconsin Constitution. He went to court claiming it would cost the state half a million dollars just to estimate the damage and $6 million to fix what those dirty, careless protesters did This included a March 2, 2011, memo from state architect Dan Stephans, who oversaw a $145 million restoration project in 2001. The memo says 400 hours of time by a "qualified team" would be needed to inspect the building and grounds for damage at a cost that could reach $500,000. In addition, he wrote, 240,000 square feet of the building need attention -- and it would take a crew of 20 a minimum of 12 weeks. That’s $6 million for the interior, and another $1 million to replace sod and shrubs outside. So why does that matter? It matters because the same people who took a bogus estimate into court for the purpose of ginning up outrage and denying citizens of their Constitutional rights are playing "let's you and him fight" with taxpayers against state employees and unions. It matters because they have demonstrated that their numbers are based on politics, not facts.
The Republican budget goes after children and the poor. Courage would be going after defense and the rich. Bill Maher
Yes, thanks; I am aware on how contrived this is. I've heard this stuff before first hand. I read Walkers insulting and dismissive belittlements about those who protested so bravely there and keep doing so which shows in and of itself how empty this words were. The fight won't be an easy one, but I have faith in the people of Wisconsin being able to take back their state. I know for a fact that any capitol in any state could stand money spent on it for deficiencies, because that's just how it is with a heavily used facility. If this is all Walker has as a talking point, he's in serious trouble.
Walker and his ilk would rather public buildings were museums than used by the people for their intended purpose.
The Republican budget goes after children and the poor. Courage would be going after defense and the rich. Bill Maher
This has nothing to do with what Scott Walker does. It is about what liberal thugs and trash for hire do when they can't get their way. They vandalize and then go on about their business knowing they have done a good thing.
war has to do something for entertainment. The voices in his head aren't speaking to him and his imaginary friends have found reasons not to come over anymore.
Walker and his ilk feel that they serve corporations and big money and influence people. They feel what is good for that group translates into good for common folk who to him, don't get the big picture anyway. He is condescending and arrogant, and should not be a governor. I have high hopes at least three of the eight recall efforts bear fruit, and we see a return of the Wisconsin Senate control into Democratic hands. Yes, that building belongs to the people, and it hurt Walker greatly every time he worked to push them from their own building on their own land.
Yeah, Re-Thugs are such sweet and caring folks. And only lie when their lips move. How can you hate guys abd gals like that?
In this case the thugs and vandals turn out to be Walker and the GOP.
The Republican budget goes after children and the poor. Courage would be going after defense and the rich. Bill Maher
"I love the 45 caliber M1911, I respect the 9MM M9 Beretta but I only carry a CZ for my own personal protection". Quote courtesy of Lt Col John Dean Cooper, recognized as the Father of Modern Handgunning
#2. To: Ferret Mike (#1)
Considering the damage Scott Walker does to his state pushing the radical agenda of the Koch blokes I find this to be very much a non-issue.
#3. To: Badeye (#2)
"Then you only confirmed you are a self centered idiot."
#4. To: Ferret Mike (#1)
Considering the damage Scott Walker does to his state pushing the radical agenda of the Koch blokes I find this to be very much a non-issue.
#5. To: lucysmom (#4)
#6. To: Ferret Mike (#5)
I know for a fact that any capitol in any state could stand money spent on it for deficiencies, because that's just how it is with a heavily used facility.
#7. To: Ferret Mike (#1)
Considering the damage Scott Walker does
#8. To: lucysmom (#6)
"Walker and his ilk would rather public buildings were museums than used by the people for their intended purpose."
#9. To: Rudgear (#7)
#10. To: Rudgear (#7)
This has nothing to do with what Scott Walker does. It is about what liberal thugs and trash for hire do when they can't get their way. They vandalize and then go on about their business knowing they have done a good thing.
#11. To: all (#10)
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