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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
$121,788
The amount of money the California Department of General Services used of the $25 million in federal money (<1 percent) awarded to make state buildings more energy efficient.
August 16, 2010
 · Andy Kim
Who Said That
You know the world is in a different place when bringing home the bacon is no longer a good thing.
Jennifer Duffy, senior editor at the Cook Political Report — commenting on the shifting perception of lawmakers who are members of the Appropriations Committee.
August 13, 2010
 · Andy Kim
News in Numbers
18%
The percentage of surveyed adults who said they would turn to digital social media if calls to 911 were unsuccessful.
August 13, 2010
 · Andy Kim
News in Numbers
11
The number of days a jury spent deliberating former Gov. Rod Blagojevich's corruption counts before turning the decision over to U.S. District Judge James Zagel.
August 12, 2010
 · Andy Kim
Who Said That
If they want to challenge us to a lawsuit, I accept that challenge.
Walter Bailey, Summerville, S.C., councilman — commenting on remarks made by the ACLU that banning illegal immigrants from living in the town could be deemed unconstitutional.
August 12, 2010
 · Andy Kim
Who Said That
Tonight is a celebration, but there is an 800-pound gorilla in the room we must address. Mr. Tancredo, stop your campaign tonight!
Dan Maes, GOP candidate for Colorado governor — suggesting that Congressman Tom Tancredo, who is planning to run as a third-party candidate for Colorado governor, drop out of the race.
August 11, 2010
 · Andy Kim
News in Numbers
50
The current retirement age for Oakland, Calif., police officers. Under a new agreement, the retirement age will increase by five years.
August 11, 2010
 · Andy Kim
Who Said That
Health Care Providers Beware! Your Wage/Hour Practices Are Under Scrutiny.
Drinker Biddle & Reath, a national law firm based in Philadelphia — on a bulletin sent out to clients about the Obama administration's investigation of pay practices throughout the health care industry.
August 10, 2010
 · Andy Kim
News in Numbers
27
The number of states with counties and governments participating in Secure Communities, the Homeland Security Department's fingerprint-sharing program aimed at deporting criminal immigrants, as of Aug. 3.
August 10, 2010
 · Andy Kim
Who Said That
In a world of limited resources, our time is better spent on someone who is here unlawfully and is committing crimes in the neighborhood.
John Morton, head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement — suggesting that efforts be focused on deporting illegal immigrants who have run-ins with the law.
August 09, 2010
 · Andy Kim
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