Monday afternoon news round up

Talking Points Memo: At press conference, Governor Walker accuses Democrats of secret phone calls with special interest backers.  
http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2011/03/walker-accuses-dems-of-secret-phone-calls-with-special-interest-backers.php


Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald (R) offends the people of Wisconsin with his response to Senate Minority Leader Mark Miller (D)
http://thewheelerreport.com/releases/March11/0307/0307fitzgeraldresponse.pdf


Useful information on what Governor Walker's legislation can cost the taxpayers
http://www.fairelectionswi.com/


Protests are spreading.

Governor Walker's press conference on tourism.  Ironic. - video.  
http://www.wiseye.org/Programming/VideoArchive/SegmentDetail.aspx?segid=5092


Get to know the other side: 14 "fleebaggers" may return soon
http://thebadger14.wordpress.com/2011/03/06/badger-14-fleebaggers-may-return-soon/


Press Conference: Governor Walker with Senate and Assembly Majority Leaders - video
http://www.wiseye.org/Programming/VideoArchive/EventDetail.aspx?evhdid=3874


The Atlantic: Republican Senator in trouble in Wisconsin.  Compromise isn't good enough anymore.
http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2011/03/at-a-wisconsin-town-hall-the-mood-turns-against-compromise/72144/


Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald is violating his oath of office
http://host.madison.com/ct/news/opinion/editorial/article_e186c0e0-c19c-5799-be86-697954a06c75.html


Progressive: Scott Walker believes he follows orders from the Lord
http://www.progressive.org/wx030711.html


No camping and permit is required for a rally at the Capitol.  
http://www.progressive.org/wx030711.html


Apply for a permit here:
http://www.doa.state.wi.us/section.asp?linkid=149&locid=163


Yes Magazine: How Wisconsin Could Turn Austerity Into Prosperity - Own a Bank
http://www.yesmagazine.org/new-economy/how-wisconsin-could-turn-austerity-into-prosperity-own-a-bank?utm_source=tw&utm_medium=socmed&utm_content=BrownE_HowWICouldTurnAusterityToProsperity&utm_campaign=110307_NewEconomy


Walker rebuffs "ridiculous" request for meeting with leader of Dem senators
http://host.madison.com/wsj/news/local/govt-and-politics/article_2fc9a1d2-48d1-11e0-90e1-001cc4c03286.html


First Read from NBC News: Reversal of Fortune in Wisconsin
http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/03/07/6210669-reversal-of-fortune-in-wisconsin


Local Officials Say Walker's Plan to Privatize Assistance Programs Will Hurt Poor Families
http://host.madison.com/ct/news/local/govt-and-politics/article_695e9f87-c2b3-5454-9ad5-282efa4aef82.html


John Erpenbach to the people #9: OUT OF CONTEXT.  Senator Erpenbach speaks on Senator Miller's comments to the Wall Street Journal. - video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FxNNCEDong&feature=player_embedded


In case you forgot:  This Is What Democracy Looks Like - video
http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=10150120995394237&comments


Wisconsin residents support the Fab 14 - video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OohiHZXVzw&feature=player_embedded


The Pragmatic Progressive:  Scheming Scotty
http://thepragmaticprogressive.org/wp/2011/03/07/scheming-scotty/


O.Ricardo Pimentel: The New Normal for Sacrifice
http://www.jsonline.com/news/opinion/117437918.html


Exiled: Billionaire Koch brothers use their $1 billion-a-year taxpayer-funded biofuel subsidy to bankroll Republicans, Tea Party and right-wing libertarian groups.  
http://exiledonline.com/why-should-taxpayers-be-forced-to-subsidize-billionaire-koch-brothers-donations-to-republicans-tea-party-right-wing-libertarian-groups/