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Thu Jan 26, 2012, 12:04 AM Jan 2012

Hundreds protest Wis. State of the State speech ..At least five protesters interrupted the governor

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At least five protesters in the Assembly chambers interrupted the governor. The sudden bursts from the upstairs public gallery included one female protester who yelled, "Liar!" when the governor said he respected Wisconsin residents. And another protester shouted about vulnerable children when Walker talked about education initiatives. Police quickly escorted them out.

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It was a stark contrast to Walker's first State of the State speech last year, when he joked about the Green Bay Packers' appearance in the Super Bowl. Walker's speech Wednesday night went on less than five minutes before the first interruption.

The yelling seemed to escalate as Walker neared the end of his speech, which emphasized residents' ability to overcome obstacles. He then quickly exited the room.

A heightened security presence included more than a dozen police patrolling the building, and at least one officer stationed at every entrance. They continued to patrol the floors as an automated message told protesters to exit the building.

http://www.wausaudailyherald.com/usatoday/article/38427479?odyssey=mod

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