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The politics of the veto

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By Doug Hissom - Friday

There was certainly no lack of passion at the Milwaukee County Board's veto override session this week, especially when it came to cutting County positions that deal with mental health, alcohol and other drug abuse issues, and other services. Plus, more details on a plan for the mayor's office to take over control of MPS and the latest from the DNR.
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County Executive Scott Walker's 35 vetoes shaved $10 million from the county budget.

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Barrett's water discounts are smart thinking What is a blog? For us it is a short blurb that we write when the mood strikes us. It can be first person, funny or informative. In short, a blog is whatever we want it to be.

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