"INDIANAPOLIS – Fort Wayne Democratic Rep. Phil GiaQuinta is contesting the legality of deducting money from his state paycheck to cover fines levied during the House Democrats' five-week walkout.

And he also thinks the fines themselves are illegal – a point that has divided some members of the Democratic caucus. "

"We exercised our right to express our views. We did nothing wrong," GiaQuinta said. "We want due process to be followed, and if it is, we will pay."

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Kelly, N. April 8, 2011 3:00 a.m. Democrat contests collection
GiaQuinta challeges fines, deducting them from pay: The Journal Gazette. Retrieved from http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20110408/NEWS07/304089970