The damage done to workers' rights, women, the poor, middle class and [View All]

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to voters over the past few months, is breathtaking. It doesn't take long to tear down what took years of struggle to build.

here's a brief run down:

ALABAMA

Republicans control the Legislature for the first time since 1874 and have moved quickly to squeeze teacher and state-employee groups that have traditionally supported Democrats. Budget cuts that eluded fiscal conservatives before have passed, and state agencies have started layoffs.

ARIZONA

With two-thirds majorities in legislative chambers and a GOP governor, Republicans have passed immigration, abortion and gun rights laws that would not have been possible under Democratic former Gov. Janet Napolitano.

COLORADO

Elections gave Republicans a one-seat majority in the state House but the party has been able to do little with it. Attempts to push an Arizona-style immigration crackdown and to weaken public sector union bargaining fizzled, and the tea party movement is on life support.

FLORIDA

Conservative advances are under way on abortion, unions and more, with Republicans holding almost all levers of power. Gov. Rick Scott signed a merit-pay law for teachers that also ends tenure for new hires. Many abortion measures have been introduced, some likely to become law, and legislation is moving to force Medicaid recipients into managed care. Legislation would strip unions of their bargaining rights if they fall below a certain level of membership, weaken public sector unions and strengthen Florida's ability to challenge federal decisions.

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much more at:

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hOjjku4quwYeSYJkcGktU4RWzJAw?docId=d062c6b2f0a34f2ea823f5ffc93c01d5