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Andy Kim

Andy Kim

Former Staff Writer

Andy Kim is a former GOVERNING staff writer. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin's School of Journalism, he has also worked in advertising as a copywriter.

Who Said That
I love the Republican Party but I don't want to take a bullet for anyone.
Anthony Miller, GOP chairman of Arizona Legislative District 20 — announcing his resignation from his position after the attack on U.S. Representative Gabrielle Giffords.
January 13, 2011
 · Andy Kim
Who Said That
This is a balance of rights. Your rights end where mine begin.
Russell Pearce, Arizona Senate President — commenting on a bill that creates a "funeral protection zone" banning protesters from coming within 300 feet of a funeral service.
January 12, 2011
 · Andy Kim
News in Numbers
$800
The yearly increase in taxes an individual or family in Illinois earning $40,000 annually will see with the newly raised income tax. It rose from 3 to 5 percent.
January 12, 2011
 · Andy Kim
News in Numbers
$0.94
The average cigarette tax in states with above-average smoking rates (>24%).
January 11, 2011
 · Andy Kim
Who Said That
There's a saying in Washington, 'if you want a friend, get a dog.' But Tom's been a good friend over the years.
Dennis Hastert, former U.S. House Speaker — testifying in court on Tom DeLay's behalf, saying that he was a trustworthy friend. DeLay, however, ended up receiving a three-year prison sentence for political money-laundering convictions.
January 11, 2011
 · Andy Kim
Archive
Food Security for Low-Income Students During Summer Break
Some students from low-income families in Missouri will continue to receive meal-assistance during summer vacation this year thanks to a statewide food-security program.
January 10, 2011
 · Andy Kim
Who Said That
In each district you represent your share of unstable people. Now you are aware that they do show up at your town hall meetings and maybe they are not all harmless.
Jack Kingston, Georgia representative — during a discussion with other House representatives about how to respond to the Arizona shootings.
January 10, 2011
 · Andy Kim
News in Numbers
70%
The percentage of Texans polled who said they disapproved of politicians switching parties, describing it as distrustful and unseemly.
January 10, 2011
 · Andy Kim
Who Said That
There's a cost involved with doing business like that.
Mark Spencer, president of the Phoenix Law Enforcement Association — commenting on the effects the city's police union are feeling because of Arizona's SB 1070, which requires law-enforcement officers to detain suspected undocumented immigrants when practicable.
January 07, 2011
 · Andy Kim
News in Numbers
$70,000
The amount of money set aside by the city of Paramount, Calif., for the 2011 City Council elections -- which was canceled because no challengers registered to run.
January 07, 2011
 · Andy Kim
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