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Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Schooling in the Ownership Society: Walton heirs bankroll 'choice' candidates in Wisconsin

Schooling in the Ownership Society: Walton heirs bankroll 'choice' candidates in Wisconsin:

Walton heirs bankroll 'choice' candidates in Wisconsin

Heirs to the Walmart fortune, including Alice and Jim Walton, have given thousands to Wisconsin political candidates since mid-2008. Photo courtesy of Walmart Stores

Public schools in Wisconsin will have to make do with $800 million less from the state over the next two years,