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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
He appeared to be a ladies' man. People like men in power ... They acted like he was the pope or Jesus.
Board Commissioner Nellie Reynolds — commenting on her view of Philadelphia Housing Authority Executive Director Carl R. Greene, before accusations of sexual harassment were brought against him.
August 27, 2010
 · Andy Kim
Who Said That
Over the last 40 years, I have had my size 15 feet in my mouth a time or two.
Alan K. Simpson, co-chairman of President Obama’s bipartisan fiscal commission — in an apology letter to Ashley Carson, executive director of the Older Women’s League, for a letter he had earlier sent to her.
August 26, 2010
 · Andy Kim
Who Said That
We do not have the luxury of waiting months for the president to pick scapegoats for his failing stimulus policies.
Representative John A. Boehner, House Republican leader — during a speech where he unveiled a five-point plan he said would provide an effective economic alternative to the Democrats’ course.
August 25, 2010
 · Andy Kim
News in Numbers
3.6%
North Dakota's unemployment rate as of July 2010 – the lowest in the nation.
August 25, 2010
 · Andy Kim
News in Numbers
20,000
The amount of trash (in tons) that has been sitting in a Hawaii industrial park for almost half a year, waiting for possible shipment to Washington state.
August 25, 2010
 · Andy Kim
News in Numbers
$700 Billion
The total amount of money Social Security pays its 60 million beneficiaries annually.
August 24, 2010
 · Andy Kim
Who Said That
We as a community, a diverse community, had worked so hard for so many years building that trust with law enforcement, and it was diminishing so quickly.
Denver City Councilwoman Judy Montero — commenting on Safety Manager Ron Perea's resignation amid growing uproar over his leniency in disciplining officers involved in police abuse cases.
August 24, 2010
 · Andy Kim
Archive
New Hampshire Promises to Fight New DNC Primary Schedule
The Democratic National Committee voted to follow Republicans’ lead and approve a later primary schedule for the 2012 presidential election cycle. But the new plan poses a problem for at least one powerful elections official in New Hampshire.
August 23, 2010
 · Andy Kim
Obese man sitting
Archive
Shrink Stomachs to Shrink Budgets?
In hopes of achieving long-term savings on obesity-related health-care costs, South Carolina is going to spend $2.4 million on bariatric surgeries for state workers.
August 23, 2010
 · Andy Kim
Who Said That
No one's going to say he's the sharpest knife in the drawer, but he's not corrupt.
Sam Adam Jr., former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's attorney — disparaging Blagojevich's abilities as governor, while insisting on his non-corrupt intentions.
August 23, 2010
 · Andy Kim
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