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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.

News in Numbers
236
The number of firefighters that responded to the rash of fires throughout the city of Detroit on Tuesday, Sept. 7.
September 09, 2010
 · Andy Kim
Who Said That
Respect us! When are you going to respect us?
People in a crowd of about 300, attending a Los Angeles community meeting — shouting at LAPD Chief Charlie Beck in the wake of the fatal shooting of a knife-wielding man by an officer.
September 09, 2010
 · Andy Kim
Who Said That
There have been those who have called for my resignation, and I have resisted. I truly wanted to be part of the solution. But now I understand that will not be possible.
Park District Board President Lorenz Werhane Jr. of Highland Park, Ill. — announcing his resignation from the Park District board. Werhane received pressure to step down after controversial pension payments were brought to light.
September 08, 2010
 · Andy Kim
News in Numbers
992,936
The number of violations PacifiCare and UnitedHealth Group are being accused of by the state of California – resulting in almost $10 billion in fines.
September 08, 2010
 · Andy Kim
Who Said That
No justice, no peace.
Chanted by union supporters picketing outside Robertson Car Wash on the west side of Los Angeles, protesting what they said was the use of tips-only workers.
September 07, 2010
 · Andy Kim
News in Numbers
25,000
The number of people employed through Put Illinois to Work, a subsidized jobs program that helps unemployed workers gain new skills with $200 million from the federal stimulus package.
September 07, 2010
 · Andy Kim
News in Numbers
373,000
The number of taxi drivers and chauffeurs in the country.
September 03, 2010
 · Andy Kim
Who Said That
That is a constitutional crisis, usurping the power of the people.
Kevin Snider, Pacific Justice Institute lawyer — commenting on the dismissal by California's Third District Court of Appeal of a lawsuit compelling the state to defend Proposition 8, California's ban on same-sex marriage.
September 03, 2010
 · Andy Kim
News in Numbers
$42,611
The starting salary for a United States Postal Service city letter carrier.
September 02, 2010
 · Andy Kim
Who Said That
Democracy won't work if we let lawsuits full of baseless charges from a political candidate inhibit us from providing voters with the independent information that they need and rely on.
Neil Brown, editor of the St. Petersburg Times — commenting on Jeff Greene, who lost the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, filing a libel lawsuit against two newspapers over campaign stories.
September 02, 2010
 · Andy Kim
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