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Rep. Daniel Patterson

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PHOENIX -- House Speaker Andy Tobin has made portions of the building off limits to Tucson Rep. Daniel Patterson.Tobin told Capitol Media Services that Patterson's key card has been deactivated. That means he is allowed only into the areas of the House accessible to other members of the public, meaning the hearing rooms, lobby and the gallery.The only exception, the speaker said, will be if and when Patterson shows up to vote on measures before the full House. At that point, Tobin said, the Democrat-turned-independent will be allowed to go to his desk on the House floor, cast his votes -- and then leave the chamber after the day's business is done.

By Howard Fischer April 5, 2012
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