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Kentucky senators exchange harsh words
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) -- The rancor stemming from stalemated talks to shore up Kentucky's Medicaid budget led to a harsh exchange between two state senators.
The verbal snapping Wednesday involved Republican Sen. Damon Thayer of Georgetown and Democratic Sen. Tim Shaughnessy of Louisville.
It began when Thayer gave a Senate speech criticizing Gov. Steve Beshear's handling of the budget. Thayer mentioned Beshear several times without referring to him as governor, and even referred to him by his first name .
That prompted Shaughnessy to accuse Thayer of not following proper decorum. Shaughnessy said it's customary to refer to elected officials by their title. Shaughnessy then referred to Thayer, a Michigan native, as a Yankee.
That spurred Thayer to leave his seat and walk toward Shaughnessy. The two stared at each other but didn't get within close distance of each other.
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) -- The rancor stemming from stalemated talks to shore up Kentucky's Medicaid budget led to a harsh exchange between two state senators.
The verbal snapping Wednesday involved Republican Sen. Damon Thayer of Georgetown and Democratic Sen. Tim Shaughnessy of Louisville.
It began when Thayer gave a Senate speech criticizing Gov. Steve Beshear's handling of the budget. Thayer mentioned Beshear several times without referring to him as governor, and even referred to him by his first name .
That prompted Shaughnessy to accuse Thayer of not following proper decorum. Shaughnessy said it's customary to refer to elected officials by their title. Shaughnessy then referred to Thayer, a Michigan native, as a Yankee.
That spurred Thayer to leave his seat and walk toward Shaughnessy. The two stared at each other but didn't get within close distance of each other.
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