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Monday, February 28, 2011  Police relent, allow protesters to camp overnight in Wisconsin Capitol as sit-in nears 2 weeks

Sunday, February 27, 2011  The Wisconsin budget as it stands now is balanced, and Gov. Walker is under no legal obligation to make changes.

Saturday, February 26, 2011  Volunteers from Madison, schools help organize protester village in Wisconsin Capitol

Friday, February 25, 2011  Wisconsin Assembly passes bill taking away union rights, sends measure to Senate

Wednesday, February 23, 2011  Updated with video, related links. Democrats filibuster for hours to halt vote on anti-union bill in Wisconsin Assembly.

Tuesday, February 22, 2011  Updated with video, new photo. Impasse over Wisconsin union rights proposal enters second week as Democrats remain on the run.