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Wisconsin Governor signs bill limiting political corruption inquiries

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Gov. Scott Walker of Wisconsin, who gave up his quest for the 2016 Republican presidential nomination last month, signed into law on Friday a measure that limits a longstanding tool against political corruption that has been used in investigations of Mr. Walker and his allies.

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GOP changes to Wisconsin’s John Doe law create exceptions for politicians, Democratic lawmaker says

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Republicans in the Wisconsin Legislature are pushing a bill that would change the state’s so-called John Doe law, which allows for criminal investigations — like two that were related to Gov. Scott Walker — to be done in secret.

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