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Those nurses ... probably play cards for a considerable amount of the day.

Washington state Sen. Maureen Walsh, a Republican, in response to a bill that would require nurses to get breaks and protect them against mandatory overtime. Her comments sparked online outrage among nurses nationwide.

Washington state Sen. Maureen Walsh, a Republican, in response to a bill that would require nurses to get breaks and protect them against mandatory overtime. Her comments sparked online outrage among nurses nationwide.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.