Wisconsin GOP to let disabled Democratic lawmaker call in

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A paralyzed Wisconsin lawmaker would be allowed to call into committee meetings he can`t attend in person under rule changes Republicans unveiled Tuesday that are designed to meet demands the Democrat made nearly a year ago.

But Rep. Jimmy Anderson, who is paralyzed from the waist down, objected to the proposal, saying excluding him from development of the accommodations was "offensive, disappointing and frankly really frustrating." Democrats also objected to Republicans tying the proposed accommodations to other rule changes affecting debate and voting in the Assembly....