Dems, GOP reach new compromise on ethics
Although it appeared Wisconsin's lawmakers were at a standstill in the struggle for ethics reform last week, both Democratic and Republican leaders announced a ""historic"" compromise Monday.
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Although it appeared Wisconsin's lawmakers were at a standstill in the struggle for ethics reform last week, both Democratic and Republican leaders announced a ""historic"" compromise Monday.
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