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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
Most compelling is that you lied to this court, continue to lie, after you pleaded guilty to lying.
Judge David Groner — in sentencing former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick to a maximum of 18 months to five years in prison for violating probation by hiding his assets and improperly using political funds toward his restitution.
May 25, 2010
 · Andy Kim
Who Said That
Victims of such horrific acts should be treated with dignity and respect in such situations, as should all people.
Oklahoma Gov. Brad Henry — defending his decision to veto a bill that would require women seeking abortions to report extensive personal information, saying it lacks exemptions for rape and incest victims.
May 24, 2010
 · Andy Kim
News in Numbers
1 in 8
Public swimming pools inspected by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention did not meet basic requirements for sanitation.
May 24, 2010
 · Andy Kim
Who Said That
I'm a huge believer in states' rights. I think that's what's so wonderful about America. So I think it's perfectly fine for Arizona to create that law.
Miss Oklahoma Elizabeth Woolard — responding to a question about the Arizona immigration law during the 2010 Miss America Pageant.
May 21, 2010
 · Andy Kim
News in Numbers
655,000
Gallons of chemical mixture Corexit 9500 BP has used – both above and below the surface – to break up the Gulf of Mexico oil spill.
May 21, 2010
 · Andy Kim
Who Said That
Unfortunately our Republican friends took a walk on this, even on their own propositions.
Connecticut Senator Christopher J. Dodd — commenting that Republicans were obstructing financial reform legislation even after having a strong role in drafting it and winning adoption of a number of amendments.
May 20, 2010
 · Andy Kim
News in Numbers
$40 Million
Cost of a new Interstate-median bus stop in the Seattle suburb of Mountlake Terrace, which transportation officials say is needed to keep buses from having to cross three lanes of Interstate traffic.
May 20, 2010
 · Andy Kim
News in Numbers
156
The number of sea turtle fatalities recorded in the Gulf of Mexico from late April to mid May, about 100 more than usual.
May 19, 2010
 · Andy Kim
Who Said That
Guns and alcohol don't mix.
Gov. Phil Bredesen — quoting a principle he learned in a safety course sponsored by the National Rifle Association, in a letter he sent to Senate Speaker Ron Ramsey on his decision to veto the guns-in-bars bill.
May 19, 2010
 · Andy Kim
Who Said That
I've proven regular people can get elected, regular people can stay elected and regular people can serve with dignity and not produce scandalous headlines.
Georgia Schools Superintendent Kathy — announcing her decision to step down as superintendent to run the U.S. Education Delivery Institute in Washington, D.C.
May 18, 2010
 · Andy Kim
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