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Gov. Walker signs budget bill limiting bargaining rights

Gov. Scott Walker signed his controversial budget repair bill into law early Friday, bringing to an end the month-long battle over collective bargaining that captured the nation?s attention and brought state government to a grinding halt. Walker signed the bill privately at about 9:30 a.m. His office has announced a 3 p.m. ceremonial bill signing, which will be open to the news media.