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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.

South Carolina Sen. Jake Knotts — responding to Lexington County Republicans' request for the senator to resign after using a racial slur in reference to state Rep. Nikki Haley.
Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin — urging President Obama to contact experts in dealing with oil companies, such as Alaska’s Department of Natural Resources Commissioner Tom Irwin, via Facebook.
The percentage of California voters who supported a proposition that gives residents permission to make earthquake-safety upgrades without triggering a property tax reassessment.
South Carolina Rep. Nikki Haley — expressing her goals if she is to beat U.S. Rep. Gresham Barrett in the GOP runoff for governor.
The amount of personal money former eBay CEO Meg Whitman spent to win the Republican nomination for governor in California.
14
The number of months the CIA has gone without an internal watchdog after Inspector General John Helgerson stepped down. The position is central in uncovering abuses inside the spy agency.
Maine Rep. Edward Finch — commenting on Department of Education officials thinking they had more grant money under a federal program than they actually did – which affected 33 school districts and nonprofits across the state.
The total claims paid out to jobless workers in Wisconsin in 2009.
Rep. Curry Todd — when offered a chance to speak before the Tennessee House voted to override Gov. Phil Bredesen's veto of a bill allowing handgun carry permit holders take their weapons into bars.
46%
Percentage of U.S. doctors who use electronic medical records. Percentage of doctors in the Netherlands who do: 99%.