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The Main Event is the Senate Race – But Not the One Between Murray and Rossi
The Main Event is the Senate Race – But Not the One Between Murray and Rossi
Republicans have a shot at winning control of the state Senate -- and even a switch of a few seats could change the Legislature dramatically.
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Union Leaders Join Heck on Bus Tour
Union Leaders Join Heck on Bus Tour
Democrat Heck Faces Surprising Uphill Battle in Congressional Race
By: The Olympian
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Full Speed Ahead for Execution
Full Speed Ahead for Execution
Appeals Court Denies Stay -- Friday is Big Day
By: Associated Press
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GOP, Dems Tied at 46 Percent Nationally
GOP, Dems Tied at 46 Percent Nationally
Reverses Previous Gallup Poll Showing Republicans 10 Points Ahead
By: Seattle Post-Intelligencer
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Seattle P-I Website Endorses I-1098
Seattle P-I Website Endorses I-1098
Editorial: Best Chance for Tax Reform in Four Decades
By: Seattle Post-Intelligencer
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I-1098 Would Put Bartell Drugs at Serious Disadvantage
I-1098 Would Put Bartell Drugs at Serious Disadvantage
Would Make it Difficult to Compete With National Drug Chains
By: Seattle Times
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Economy, Lawsuits Hammer at BIAW
Economy, Lawsuits Hammer at BIAW
Insurance Commissioner Claims I-1082 is Ploy to Refill Organization's Coffers -- Hogwash is Rejoinder
By: Seattle Times
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Gates Foundation Acknowledges Flaws
Gates Foundation Acknowledges Flaws
A Bit Too Secretive, Admits Report
By: Seattle Times
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Murray Non-Committal on New $50 Billion Jobs Plan
Murray Non-Committal on New $50 Billion Jobs Plan
Rossi's Agin' It
By: Seattle Times
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Didier Still Not Ready to Endorse Rossi
Didier Still Not Ready to Endorse Rossi
Holds Firm on Demands -- Republicans Hope He'll Disappear
By: The (Everett) Herald
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Microsoft Suspends Gamer From Ft. Gay
Microsoft Suspends Gamer From Ft. Gay
Says West Virginia Town Name Violates Code of Conduct -- City Fathers Outraged
By: Associated Press
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Imagine a Lean, Effective Government
Imagine a Lean, Effective Government
Op-Ed: Unsuccessful Senate Candidate Outlines Ideas
By: Paul Akers/ Seattle Times
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Can't Stop That Deficit!
Can't Stop That Deficit!
Seattle's Deficit Grows by $11 Million -- Now $67 Million
By: Seattle Post-Intelligencer
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Clear Advantage for GOP at Midterms
Clear Advantage for GOP at Midterms
Republicans Have Chance to Take House, Senate
By: MSNBC
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Rossi: Murray Created Deficits, I Balanced Budgets
Transcript of Interview with Republican Senate Challenger
By: Seattle Post-Intelligencer
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Looking Forward to Execution
Looking Forward to Execution
A Preview of Friday's Lethal Injection at Walla Walla
By: Associated Press
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Washington Isn't Only State Demanding Concessions on Health Care
Washington Isn't Only State Demanding Concessions on Health Care
Trend Nationally is Toward Greater Share for Public Employees
By: The Olympian
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Alcohol-Fueled Disagreement Turns Into Brawl
Alcohol-Fueled Disagreement Turns Into Brawl
Hard to Make Sense of Shifting Alliances on Liquor Initiatives -- Except That They're Trying to Defeat I-1100 at All Costs
By: The News Tribune
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Puget Sound Partnership Sails Away
Puget Sound Partnership Sails Away
Moves From Olympia to Tacoma
By: The Olympian
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New Interstate Highway Touted Between Phoenix, Las Vegas, I-5
New Interstate Highway Touted Between Phoenix, Las Vegas, I-5
Traffic from Mexico, Growing Population Drives Demand
By: Associated Press
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Tacoma Judge Tosses Out Privacy Claim Against Michael Moore Over 'Sicko' Segment
Tacoma Judge Tosses Out Privacy Claim Against Michael Moore Over 'Sicko' Segment
Moore Didn't Have Permission to Use Videotape, Suit Contends
By: Seattle Times
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The Mayor, MOHAI and the Moolah
The Mayor, MOHAI and the Moolah
McGinn Wants to Redo a Deal That Allows the State to Purchase the MOHAI Property for the New 520 Bridge -- City Says it Wants Some of the Money for Itself
By: Crosscut
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Fall Election Holds State's Quality of Life in Balance
Fall Election Holds State's Quality of Life in Balance
Op-Ed: Responds to Richard Davis With Liberal View -- Election Will Decide Fate of State Programs
By: Remy Trupin / Washington Budget and Policy Center
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Roach Opponent Reprimanded for 'Inappropriate Behavior'
Roach Opponent Reprimanded for 'Inappropriate Behavior'
Senate Candidate Matt Richardson Resigned Teaching Job -- Moved to Different District
By: The News Tribune
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Shocker! Dems Accuse Fox News of Helping GOP Candidate
Shocker! Dems Accuse Fox News of Helping GOP Candidate
Tell Us it Isn't So!
By: Associated Press
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Now it's Official -- Koster Tops Larsen in Congressional Race
Now it's Official -- Koster Tops Larsen in Congressional Race
And Incumbent Sen. Jean Berkey Finishes 122 Votes Out of the Running
By: The (Everett) Herald
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Liquor Control Board Claim Goes Too Far
Liquor Control Board Claim Goes Too Far
Says No Money for Enforcement if Booze Initiatives Pass -- But it Isn't True
By: Seattle Post-Intelligencer
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Bellevue Among Possible Locations for New Dick's Drive-In
Bellevue Among Possible Locations for New Dick's Drive-In
Please, Let it Come to Olympia
By: Seattle Post-Intelligencer
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Rossi Ahead by 3, Says Poll
Rossi Ahead by 3, Says Poll
Rasmussen Gives Republican Challenger the Lead Over U.S. Sen. Murray
By: Seattle Post-Intelligencer
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Dems Think Hans Zieger's Writings Should Never be Forgotten
Dems Think Hans Zieger's Writings Should Never be Forgotten
Old Blog Posts Now Being Deleted -- Republican Challenger to Dawn Morrell Once Opined That the Girl Scouts Welcome Lesbians and Have Become a Pro-Abortion Feminist Training Corps
By: The News Tribune
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Welfare Advocates Protest Cuts
Welfare Advocates Protest Cuts
First of Many Cuts to be Ordered by Gregoire Draws Fire -- Just Wait for the Rest!
By: Associated Press
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A Washington State Smear Campaign
A Washington State Smear Campaign
A Trial Lawyer's Familiar Attempt to Bring Down Republican Senate Candidate Dino Rossi.
By: Wall Street Journal
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Berkey Affair Heats Up a Thousand Degrees – Talmadge is on the Case, Demands Action From A.G. and Prosecutor
Berkey Affair Heats Up a Thousand Degrees – Talmadge is on the Case, Demands Action From A.G. and Prosecutor
By: Erik Smith | Washington State Wire | Sept. 3, 2010

A lawsuit to overturn the results of the Senate race in the 38th Legislative District became a probability Friday. Phil Talmadge is on the case. He gave notice to Attorney General Rob McKenna and the Snohomish County prosecutor that if th...
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How Obama Became Unpopular
How Obama Became Unpopular
Set Expectations Too High -- Doesn't Seem to Inspire Anyone Today
By: Time
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Tumwater's Historic Brewery May Have Found an Angel
Tumwater's Historic Brewery May Have Found an Angel
But Modern One Sits Abandoned and Empty
By: The Olympian
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'Why Does State Hate Military Voters?'
'Why Does State Hate Military Voters?'
Critics From the Right Say State Ought to Comply With New Federal Deadline for Military Ballots -- State Obtains Waiver
By: The News Tribune
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State Offers Surprise Loan -- Makes Restoration of Tacoma Bridge Possible
State Offers Surprise Loan -- Makes Restoration of Tacoma Bridge Possible
Murray Morgan Bridge Had Been Focus of Public Campaign
By: The News Tribune
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Dem Party Chair Slams Rossi's Support From Lobbyists
Dem Party Chair Slams Rossi's Support From Lobbyists
Much, Much Different Than Murray's Support From Lobbyists, Pelz Explains
By: Seattle Times
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Washington Begins Enrolling Businesses in Health Insurance Partnership
Washington Begins Enrolling Businesses in Health Insurance Partnership
New Program Aims to Provide Insurance for Small Businesses Not Offering Benefits
By: Associated Press
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Seattle Will Lose Up to $3 Million if Booze Initiatives Pass, Says Seattle Mayor
Seattle Will Lose Up to $3 Million if Booze Initiatives Pass, Says Seattle Mayor
State's High Booze Taxes Have Fans in Government
By: Seattle Post-Intelligencer
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Voting Scandal Erupts in Poll for New Dick's Location
Voting Scandal Erupts in Poll for New Dick's Location
Hackers Disrupt Free Elections -- Will Observers be Called in?
By: Seattle Post-Intelligencer
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Marijuana is Lowest Priority for Seattle Police, Says Mayor
Marijuana is Lowest Priority for Seattle Police, Says Mayor
But It's Still Illegal -- A Friendly Reminder
By: Seattle Post-Intelligencer
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Coca-Cola Workers End Strike
Coca-Cola Workers End Strike
Just in Time for Labor Day
By: Associated Press
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Heck Runs Against Wall Street
Heck Runs Against Wall Street
New TV Ad Debuts in 3rd Congressional District Race -- Herrera Also Plans TV Campaign
By: The Olympian
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Results Mixed in New Student Tests
Results Mixed in New Student Tests
Results Vary by Grade and Subject
By: The Olympian
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Democrat Endorses Republican in Thurston Treasurer Race
Democrat Endorses Republican in Thurston Treasurer Race
Incumbent Snubs Successor -- Peyton Place at Courthouse
By: The Olympian
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Scott Brown Stumps for Rossi
Scott Brown Stumps for Rossi
Doesn't Want to be 'New Guy' Anymore
By: Seattle Post-Intelligencer
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The Cause That Refreshes – Soda Pop Industry Push for Tax Rollback Now Tops $14 Million
The Cause That Refreshes – Soda Pop Industry Push for Tax Rollback Now Tops $14 Million
By: Erik Smith | Washington State Wire | Sept. 1, 2010

Looks like thirst has no season. The soda-pop industry continues to pour money into its grocery tax-rollback campaign, Initiative 1107. Latest PDC reports show another $4.2 million for the effort, the biggest-spending single initiative ca...
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Everybody Wants in Video Game
Everybody Wants in Video Game
Amazon is Latest Company Exploring Massive Expansion of Online Video Offerings
By: Associated Press
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Oregon, Washington Sign Interstate Foster-Child Pact
Oregon, Washington Sign Interstate Foster-Child Pact
Will Make it Easier for Social Workers to Place Kids With Relatives in Another State
By: The (Vancouver) Columbian
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Murkowski Out in Alaska as Tea Party Scores Major Victory
Murkowski Out in Alaska as Tea Party Scores Major Victory
GOP Senator Was 'Too Liberal' and 'Part of Problem' -- Attorney Joe Miller Wins Primary
By: Associated Press
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Spokane's 6th District is Hotbed of Campaign Spending
Spokane's 6th District is Hotbed of Campaign Spending
Marr's Vulnerability Means Big Hubbub in Spokaloo -- Republican Baumgartner Makes Credible Challenge
By: Spokesman-Review
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Message to Murray -- Quit Your Coccoon!
Message to Murray -- Quit Your Coccoon!
Column: Handlers are Keeping the Real 'Mom in Tennis Shoes' From Showing Her Stuff
By: Joel Connelly/ Seattle Post-Intelligencer
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Murray, Rossi Clash on Renewal of Bush Tax Cuts
Murray, Rossi Clash on Renewal of Bush Tax Cuts
Rossi Says Yes, Murray Says No
By: Seattle Times
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ACLU Says School Can't Seize Cell Phones
ACLU Says School Can't Seize Cell Phones
Oak Harbor Case Tests New Boundaries -- School Wants to Check for Abusive Text Messages
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Seattle Teachers, District Say They Have Deal
Seattle Teachers, District Say They Have Deal
Makes Strike Unlikely
By: Seattle Times
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Lawsuit Claims Railroad Line Purchase Was Illegal
Lawsuit Claims Railroad Line Purchase Was Illegal
Port of Seattle Purchased 42-Mile Eastside Line Last Year
By: Seattle Post-Intelligencer
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Spokane Catholic Diocese May Have to Sell Churches
Spokane Catholic Diocese May Have to Sell Churches
Sex-Abuse Cases Getting Spendy
By: Spokesman-Review
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Republican Party Supports Worker-Comp Initiative
Republican Party Supports Worker-Comp Initiative
Measure Would Allow Private Competition -- Longstanding Ties Between Party and Sponsor, the Building Industry Association of Washington
By: Seattle Post-Intelligencer
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Moving Benton County Seat Would Cost $3.5 Million
Moving Benton County Seat Would Cost $3.5 Million
Voters Will Have Say
By: Associated Press
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King County Labor Union Gives Up Next Year's Raises
King County Labor Union Gives Up Next Year's Raises
69 Percent of Union Members Say Yes
By: Seattle Post-Intelligencer
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Initiatives Could Affect Budget
Initiatives Could Affect Budget
Ballot Measures Could be Costly -- But Income Tax Would Raise Money
By: The Olympian
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Washington Gets Waiver for Out-of-State Ballots
Washington Gets Waiver for Out-of-State Ballots
Not Enough Time to Meet Federal Deadline
By: Associated Press
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Age Restriction Challenged in 55-and-Older Town
Age Restriction Challenged in 55-and-Older Town
Judge Breaks Covenant in Ryderwood -- Says Residents Can Sell to Anyone
By: Associated Press
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I Never Dissed Veterans, Says Rossi
I Never Dissed Veterans, Says Rossi
Last Week's KOMO-TV Story Got it All Wrong
By: Spokesman-Review
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McKenna Faces Challenges Twice in Same Day
McKenna Faces Challenges Twice in Same Day
Supreme Court Will Hear Health Reform, Power Line Cases on Same Day
By: The News Tribune
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State Projects Increased Ferry Ridership
State Projects Increased Ferry Ridership
Slumped When Tickets Skyrocketed
By: Associated Press
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Striking Coke Workers Lose Their Health Coverage
Striking Coke Workers Lose Their Health Coverage
Health Benefits Are Key Issue in Strike
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Lottery Prizes Go Unclaimed
Lottery Prizes Go Unclaimed
$9 Million a Year
By: Seattle Times
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Legislative Dems Face Tough Races in Suburbs
Legislative Dems Face Tough Races in Suburbs
Claudia Kauffman Faces Toughest Race of All -- 11 Points Behind Republican Joe Fain
By: Seattle Times
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Berkey Comes Back Swinging! – Wants Election Set Aside
Berkey Comes Back Swinging! – Wants Election Set Aside
By: Erik Smith | Washington State Wire | Aug. 27, 2010

State Sen. Jean Berkey, D-Everett, knocked out in last week's primary by a phony Republican mailer, has filed a complaint with the state Public Disclosure Commission alleging serious misconduct by the firm responsible. Seattle-based Moxie...
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Glenn Beck Calls for National Revival
Glenn Beck Calls for National Revival
Conservative Pack National Mall, Local Hotels -- As Many as Half-Million Attend
By: Politico
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Income Tax Means Roller-Coaster Ride for Washington, Say Experts
Income Tax Means Roller-Coaster Ride for Washington, Say Experts
By: Erik Smith | Washington State Wire | Aug. 27, 2010

They all agree -- watch out for the whiplash if I-1098 passes in November. One reason it might not stay a soak-the-rich tax for long.
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Income Tax Unconstitutional, Says Talmadge
Income Tax Unconstitutional, Says Talmadge
Former Justice Pokes Holes in I-1098's Legal Brief
By: Seattle Post-Intelligencer
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Democrats File Complaint Over 3rd District Congressional Ad
Democrats File Complaint Over 3rd District Congressional Ad
Claim Herrera Colluded With Independent Effort -- Campaign Supporters Appear in TV Ad
By: The Olympian
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Yet Another Delay for Dreamliner
Yet Another Delay for Dreamliner
Delivery Pushed Back to Next Year
By: Seattle Times
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Income Tax Constitutionality Debate Boils Down to This -- Is Income Property?
Income Tax Constitutionality Debate Boils Down to This -- Is Income Property?
Supreme Court Ruled That Way in Thirties, and Threw Tax Out
By: Seattle Post-Intelligencer
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Federal Money's Here -- How Come We're Not Stimulated?
Federal Money's Here -- How Come We're Not Stimulated?
Column: Obama Promised Hope, and We're Still Hoping
By: Joel Connelly/ Seattle Post-Intelligencer
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Victoria Finally Gets Off the Pot
Victoria Finally Gets Off the Pot
Will Begin Treating Raw Sewage That Flows Into Sound
By: Seattle Post-Intelligencer
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Doom is On the Way
Doom is On the Way
Column: Obama Cheerleader sez Administration in State of Denial About Economy
By: Paul Krugman/ New York Times
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Costco Sees Opportunity in Booze Initiative
Costco Sees Opportunity in Booze Initiative
Backing I-1100, Which Would Allow Discounting on Alcohol
By: Associated Press
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State Could End Requirement for Front License Plates
State Could End Requirement for Front License Plates
Gregoire Endorses Idea From Online Suggestion Box
By: The (Everett) Herald
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Sorry, Didier Fans -- Law Won't Count Write-In Ballots in November
Sorry, Didier Fans -- Law Won't Count Write-In Ballots in November
'Sore Loser' Law Says When You're Out, You're Out
By: Tri-City Herald
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Murray Will Debate Rossi Twice
Murray Will Debate Rossi Twice
Not Six Debates, Like Rossi Wanted
By: Seattle Post-Intelligencer
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State’s Offer an Insult, Says Employees Union
State’s Offer an Insult, Says Employees Union
By: Erik Smith | Washington State Wire | Aug. 26, 2010

The state and its public employee unions drew even firmer lines when they met behind closed doors this week. The state now wants workers to pick up 26 percent of the cost of their health-insurance premiums -- another big bite from paychec...
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State Economy Weaker Than Expected, Says Top Economist
State Economy Weaker Than Expected, Says Top Economist
Harbinger of Trouble for September Revenue Forecast
By: The Olympian
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Coke Production Halted During Strike
Coke Production Halted During Strike
Good News for Pepsi?
By: Bellevue Reporter
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Ethics Board Scuttles Complaint Against Marr
Ethics Board Scuttles Complaint Against Marr
Links From Legislative Site to Campaign Site are O.K.
By: Erik Smith
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Murray Beats Rossi in Out-of-State Fund-Raising
Murray Beats Rossi in Out-of-State Fund-Raising
Outside Interests Want to Maintain Status Quo
By: Seattle Times
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Palin a Central Figure in Tight Alaska Race
Palin a Central Figure in Tight Alaska Race
Former Alaska Governor Swings Votes in Down-to-Wire Contest
By: Associated Press
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Environmental, Fishing Groups Want New Opinion on Salmon-Recovery Plan
Environmental, Fishing Groups Want New Opinion on Salmon-Recovery Plan
Allege Violations of Clean Water Act
By: Tri-City Herald
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Schmidt Pulls Ahead of Incumbent Hobbs
Schmidt Pulls Ahead of Incumbent Hobbs
Primary Count Sets Up 44th District Rematch in November
By: The (Everett) Herald
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Looks Like Berkey’s Going Down – And We’ll Never Know the Truth About That Phony Republican Mailer
Looks Like Berkey’s Going Down – And We’ll Never Know the Truth About That Phony Republican Mailer
By: Erik Smith | Washington State Wire | Aug. 25, 2010

A fake mailer from the left appears to have destroyed state Sen. Jean Berkey in this year's primary election. But we'll never know who paid for it, at least in an official sense. The state's campaign-finance rules won't force full disclos
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Intel CEO: U.S. Faces Looming Tech Decline
Intel CEO: U.S. Faces Looming Tech Decline
'Hostile Legal Climate' is to Blame
By: Cnet
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Murray Slams Rossi on Veterans
Murray Slams Rossi on Veterans
Rossi Calls Attack Unfair
By: Seattle Post-Intelligencer
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State Near Bottom in Race to the Top
State Near Bottom in Race to the Top
Finished 32nd Out of 36
By: The News Tribune
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Didier's Tactic Was a Godsend for Rossi
Didier's Tactic Was a Godsend for Rossi
Column: Tea Partier's Demands -- and Rossi's Refusal -- Helped Republican Reach for the Middle
By: Peter Callaghan/ The News Tribune
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Mr. Williams Goes Through Washington
Mr. Williams Goes Through Washington
Has Visited Every City in the State
By: Seattle Post-Intelligencer
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Primary Voter Participation Sets Record
Primary Voter Participation Sets Record
40 Percent is Max for Even-Numbered Non-Presidential Election
By: Seattle Post-Intelligencer
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Challenger Koster Pulls Ahead in Primary Ballot Count
Challenger Koster Pulls Ahead in Primary Ballot Count
Democratic Congressman Larsen is Trailing
By: Seattle Post-Intelligencer
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Here's a Money-Saving Idea — Stop Abusive Lawsuits Against Washington Taxpayers
Here's a Money-Saving Idea — Stop Abusive Lawsuits Against Washington Taxpayers
Op-Ed: Attorney General Argues State Should Put Brakes on Litigation
By: Rob McKenna/Seattle Times
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Poll Says Both Liquor-Store Initiatives Might Pass
Poll Says Both Liquor-Store Initiatives Might Pass
I-1100 and I-1105 Offer Conflicting Visions -- Lawyers Will Have Plenty of Work
By: Seattle Post-Intelligencer
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McDermott's Press Secretary Joins Al Franken's Staff
McDermott's Press Secretary Joins Al Franken's Staff
Ed Shelleby Decade Begins
By: Seattle Times
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Scottsdale Red-Light Camera Firm Stands Behind Astroturf Campaign in Mukilteo
Scottsdale Red-Light Camera Firm Stands Behind Astroturf Campaign in Mukilteo
By: Erik Smith | Washington State Wire | Aug. 26, 2010

A shadowy 'citizens group' is trying to beat a ban on red-light cameras -- but it appears a faux campaign is battling a real one.
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Rossi Gets Whacked From the Right
Rossi Gets Whacked From the Right
No Endorsement from Didier -- Rossi Says No to Tea Party Demands
By: Seattle Times
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Road Engineers Hardly Ever Make Mistakes
Road Engineers Hardly Ever Make Mistakes
But That One in the Nalley Valley Was a Doozy
By: The News Tribune
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Murray Pleads for Money
Murray Pleads for Money
Obama Visit Doesn't do Trick
By: Seattle Post-Intelligencer
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Right-Leaning Group in Senate Race Under Scrutiny
Right-Leaning Group in Senate Race Under Scrutiny
Committee for Truth in Politics Refuses to Turn in Reports -- Bopp Plans Court Fight for Non-Disclosure
By: Seattle Post-Intelligencer
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Don't Cut Schools, Says Schools Chief
Don't Cut Schools, Says Schools Chief
Other Programs More Deserving, Says Superintendent of Public Instruction Randy Dorn
By: Seattle Post-Intelligencer
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Murray's Claim to Save 3,000 Teacher Jobs is False
Murray's Claim to Save 3,000 Teacher Jobs is False
Huge Layoffs Not Imminent
By: Seattle Times
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Bloggers Can be Sued -- If They Don't Know What They're Doing
Bloggers Can be Sued -- If They Don't Know What They're Doing
Must Follow Rules of Traditional Journalism to Avoid Libel Suits
By: Chicago Tribune
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Some Tea Party Activists Endorse Rossi
Some Tea Party Activists Endorse Rossi
Not All Stand Off With Didier
By: Seattle Times
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Coca-Cola Workers Strike Over Health Benefits
Coca-Cola Workers Strike Over Health Benefits
Company Would Hike Costs, Eliminate Coverage for Retirees
By: Associated Press
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SW Washington Congressional Race Shaping Up as a Slugfest
SW Washington Congressional Race Shaping Up as a Slugfest
Heck-Herrera Race is on National Radar Screen -- Baird's Open Seat Draws Attention, Money
By: The (Vancouver) Columbian
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Spokane Shock! Team Backs Rossi
Spokane Shock! Team Backs Rossi
Tribe Has Naming Rights for Field -- Doesn't Think Endorsement is Right
By: Spokesman-Review
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Huge Expenditures for I-1107 Lead Initiative Campaigns
Huge Expenditures for I-1107 Lead Initiative Campaigns
$10 Million From American Beverage Association for Tax Rollback Campaign -- It's Raining Money!
By: The Olympian
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Rossi Ahead in New Poll, 52-45
Rossi Ahead in New Poll, 52-45
Rossi Has Big Lead Over Murray, Says Survey USA
By: Seattle Post-Intelligencer
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155 Years Later, Descendants of Treaty Signers Gather to Apologize, Reconcile
155 Years Later, Descendants of Treaty Signers Gather to Apologize, Reconcile
Still Troubled by Indian-War Treaty of 1855
By: Seattle Times
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Brown Will Campaign for Rossi
Brown Will Campaign for Rossi
Bay State GOP Star Coming to This Washington
By: The (Everett) Herald
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Universities Hike Tuition, Make Big Cuts
Universities Hike Tuition, Make Big Cuts
In Budget Crisis, K-12 Education is Protected but Higher Ed is Not
By: Seattle Post-Intelligencer
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'Bong' or 'Bomb?' Misunderstanding Leads to Terrorist Scare
'Bong' or 'Bomb?' Misunderstanding Leads to Terrorist Scare
Shuts Down Ferry During Rush Hour
By: Seattle Post-Intelligencer
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Murray, Rossi Hit Campaign Trail
Murray, Rossi Hit Campaign Trail
Murray Says it's Corporations Versus Kids
By: The (Vancouver) Columbian
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Those Hypocrites! Conservative Regions Denounce Federal Spending and Reap Big Bucks
Those Hypocrites! Conservative Regions Denounce Federal Spending and Reap Big Bucks
Column: What's Up With That?
By: Joel Connelly/ Seattle Post-Intelligencer
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Puget Sound Partnership Contracts Appear Questionable
Puget Sound Partnership Contracts Appear Questionable
Cronyism Appears to be Aid in Landing Consulting Deals
By: KUOW
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Furloughs Not Boosting Overtime Costs, Says Office of Financial Management
Furloughs Not Boosting Overtime Costs, Says Office of Financial Management
Federation Disagrees -- Will Do Own Report
By: The Olympian
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Don't Let the Door Slam Behind You, Say Regents
Don't Let the Door Slam Behind You, Say Regents
Emmert Wins Bid to Leave UW a Month Early
By: Seattle Post-Intelligencer
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Didier to Make Senate-Related Announcement
Didier to Make Senate-Related Announcement
Has Yet to Endorse Rossi
By: Associated Press
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How Come Johnson Won?
How Come Johnson Won?
Left Spent $250,000 Trying to Unseat Justice -- Now Searching for Answers
By: Seattle Post-Intelligencer
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Primary Numbers Mean Little, Pollster Says
Primary Numbers Mean Little, Pollster Says
Column: Primary and General Election Voters are Different Breeds, Elway Says
By: Peter Callaghan/ The News Tribune
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Can Rossi Count on Didier Voters?
Can Rossi Count on Didier Voters?
Some Tea Partiers Haven't Decided
By: The (Everett) Herald
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Sometimes Things Are Just What They Seem
Sometimes Things Are Just What They Seem
No Shenanigans in 6th Legislative District
By: Spokesman-Review
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Why Murray Will Breeze to Victory
Why Murray Will Breeze to Victory
She Won in the I-5 Corridor -- it's That Simple
By: Sam Sperry/ Crosscut
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State Election Results Show Republican Tide
State Election Results Show Republican Tide
Lines Up With National Polling -- Shows Big Support for GOP
By: Chris Vance/ Crosscut
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Hempfest May be Burning Itself Out
Hempfest May be Burning Itself Out
Another Financial Loss and This Baby's Spanked
By: Seattle Post-Intelligencer
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9th Circuit to Hear Inmate Voting Case
9th Circuit to Hear Inmate Voting Case
Should Convicted Felons be Denied the Right to Vote?
By: Associated Press
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Rossi Claim Appears False
Rossi Claim Appears False
Murray May Not Have Voted for Every Single Spending Bill Since 2004 -- She Missed a Few
By: Seattle Times
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New Vote Counts Don't Move Needle
New Vote Counts Don't Move Needle
100,000 More Votes Are Counted
By: Seattle Times
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Man in Banana Costume Arrested for Indecent Exposure
Man in Banana Costume Arrested for Indecent Exposure
Peeled a Little Too Much
By: Seattle Times
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Who Will Challenge Pam Roach?
Who Will Challenge Pam Roach?
Two Votes Separate Weigelt, Richardson in Latest Count
By: Seattle Post-Intelligencer
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Murray's Numbers Worse Than Six Years Ago
Murray's Numbers Worse Than Six Years Ago
What Those Primary Results Mean
By: Seattle Times
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Tri-Cities Goes for Didier
Tri-Cities Goes for Didier
Top Vote-Getter is Opponent of Federal Spending -- in Homeland of Hanford Nuclear Reservation
By: Seattle Post-Intelligencer
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Dems Do Poorly in Suburbs
Dems Do Poorly in Suburbs
Incumbents Trail GOP Challengers in Primary
By: Seattle Post-Intelligencer
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GOP Licks Chops After Primary
GOP Licks Chops After Primary
Poor Showings by Dems Raise Possibility of GOP Gains in Legislature
By: The Olympian
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Skip Priest Leading to Become First Elected Mayor of Federal Way
Skip Priest Leading to Become First Elected Mayor of Federal Way
Left Legislature to Run
By: The News Tribune
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Left Attacks Democrats in Primary's Highest-Profile Races
Left Attacks Democrats in Primary's Highest-Profile Races
Labor Leaders And Other Traditional Democratic Allies are Targeting Some Incumbents This Primary Season
By: Associated Press
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I-1098 Will Hurt Job-Creating Small Businesses
I-1098 Will Hurt Job-Creating Small Businesses
Op-ed: This Year's Income-Tax Initiative Slams Businesses Most Responsible for Job Creation
By: Mike Sotelo and Craig Dawson/ Seattle Times
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Justice Johnson Survives Challenge, Wins Second Term
Justice Johnson Survives Challenge, Wins Second Term
Had Been Targeted by Progressives
By: Seattle Post-Intelligencer
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Obama Rips Republicans, Raises Big Bucks for Murray on Seattle Stop
Obama Rips Republicans, Raises Big Bucks for Murray on Seattle Stop
President Comes and Goes in Four Hours
By: Seattle Times
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Herrera Advances in 3rd District Congressional Race
Herrera Advances in 3rd District Congressional Race
Will Face TVW Founder Denny Heck
By: Associated Press
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State's Other Senator Wanders Washington
State's Other Senator Wanders Washington
Cantwell's Back During Recess, Though Visit is Overshadowed by Murray Race
By: The Olympian
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Reichert Will Face DelBene in November in Suburban Congressional Race
Reichert Will Face DelBene in November in Suburban Congressional Race
Don't Let 48 Percent Finish Fool You -- Republican Votes Outnumber Democrats
By: Seattle Times
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Murray-Rossi is Closest Senate Race in a Decade
Murray-Rossi is Closest Senate Race in a Decade
Column: Poor Showing by Democrat Allows Rossi to Use 'Boa Constrictor' Strategy
By: Joel Connelly/ Seattle Post-Intelligencer
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Congressman Larsen Faces Trouble in November
Congressman Larsen Faces Trouble in November
Just 44 Percent and No Democratic Opponent -- Republican Koster Will Challenge in Fall
By: Associated Press
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Referendum on Pam Roach Draws Yes Vote
Referendum on Pam Roach Draws Yes Vote
Embattled Senator is Top Vote-Getter in Auburn Race
By: The News Tribune
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Sonic Booms Rattle Puget Sound
Sonic Booms Rattle Puget Sound
Jet Fighters Scramble to Protect President When Float Plane Enters No-Fly Zone
By: The News Tribune
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If Only Gary Locke Would Loosen Up
If Only Gary Locke Would Loosen Up
Column: Questions I'd Like to Ask the Buttoned-Down Commerce Secretary -- After a Few Martinis
By: Jon Talton/ Seattle Times
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Incumbent Justices Face Tough Re-election Bids
Incumbent Justices Face Tough Re-election Bids
Sanders, Johnson Under Attack From Left
By: Associated Press
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UW Prexy Wants to Leave Job a Month Early
UW Prexy Wants to Leave Job a Month Early
Emmert Raring to Start at NCAA
By: Seattle Times
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How Come State Lost Race to Top Contest?
How Come State Lost Race to Top Contest?
Schools Officials Blame Scoring Process
By: Peter Callaghan/ The News Tribune
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Obama in Seattle Today, Meets With Small Business Owners
Obama in Seattle Today, Meets With Small Business Owners
Will be Joined by U.S. Sen. Patty Murray and Commerce Secretary Gary Locke
By: Erik Smith
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Smart Grid Demonstration Project Gets Funding
Smart Grid Demonstration Project Gets Funding
Cantwell Wins Money for Tri-City Project -- Will Establish Two-Way Communication Between Users and Utilities
By: Tri-City Herald
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Don Bennett Takes Over at Higher Education Coordinating Board
Don Bennett Takes Over at Higher Education Coordinating Board
Position Made Permanent -- Replaces Ann Daley
By: Higher Education Coordinating Board
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Republicans Slam Obama at Junket Pre-Function
Republicans Slam Obama at Junket Pre-Function
No Welcome Mat Here -- 'Tomorrow There's Going to be a Lot of Fibs About Patty Murray'
By: Seattle Post-Intelligencer
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Ninth Circuit Puts Freeze on California Same-Sex Marriages
Ninth Circuit Puts Freeze on California Same-Sex Marriages
Overrule Federal Judge, But Schedule Quick Hearing
By: Seattle Post-Intelligencer
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Liquor Wholesalers Seek Limits on Interstate Sales
Liquor Wholesalers Seek Limits on Interstate Sales
Wholesalers Want to Block By-Mail Shipments of Alcoholic Beverages -- Gets Around Distributor Control of Business
By: Associated Press
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Small Farmers Say They Need Help
Small Farmers Say They Need Help
Tight Ag Lending Creates Strain After Years of Poor Crops
By: Yakima Herald-Republic
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Labor Deal is Big Win for Constantine
Labor Deal is Big Win for Constantine
Would Save King County $600,000
By: Seattle Post-Intelligencer
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You Would Not Believe What They’re Saying About Jean Berkey!
You Would Not Believe What They’re Saying About Jean Berkey!
By: Erik Smith | Washington State Wire | Aug. 15, 2010

Especially if you knew what really happened in Olympia. But that new hit piece against the Everett senator -- that takes the cake!
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Labor, Governor Miles Apart on Health Benefits
Labor, Governor Miles Apart on Health Benefits
Contract Talks With Unions are Under Way
By: The News Tribune
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Obama Here Tomorrow
Obama Here Tomorrow
Will Campaign for Murray
By: Associated Press
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Washington Primary Narrows Races to Top Two
Washington Primary Narrows Races to Top Two
Primary Election is Tuesday
By: Associated Press
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Labor, Activist Attacks on Dems Tearing Party Apart, Says Majority Leader
Labor, Activist Attacks on Dems Tearing Party Apart, Says Majority Leader
By: Erik Smith | Washington State Wire | Aug. 16, 2010

Moderates are being "torn to shreds," says Lynn Kessler -- and she hopes to turn this year's Roadkill Caucus movement into a viable political force.
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Tri-City Housing Tight for Low-Income Families
Tri-City Housing Tight for Low-Income Families
98 Percent Occupancy Rate Means Low-Income Folk Compete Against High-Income Renters
By: Tri-City Herald
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King County Has Deal to Cancel Cost of Living Increase
King County Has Deal to Cancel Cost of Living Increase
Deal is With State Council of County and Municipal Employees -- County Hopes Other Unions Will Follow
By: Seattle Post-Intelligencer
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Obama Will Eat Two Lunches in Seattle -- and the Second Will Cost Plenty
Obama Will Eat Two Lunches in Seattle -- and the Second Will Cost Plenty
At a Grand a Plate, the Food Better be Good
By: Seattle Post-Intelligencer
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Zarelli Renews Call for Special Session
Zarelli Renews Call for Special Session
Gregoire Plans to Make Cuts Without Legislature's Help
By: Seattle Post-Intelligencer
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Rossi Moves to the Right as Primary Looms
Rossi Moves to the Right as Primary Looms
Endorsements and Positions Show a Conservative Bent -- Leaves Dems Salivating
By: Associated Press
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Seattle Chamber Comes Out Against Income-Tax Initiative
Seattle Chamber Comes Out Against Income-Tax Initiative
By: Erik Smith | Washington State Wire | Aug. 13, 2010

The Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce, the largest regional business organization in the state, has weighed in against I-1098, the high-earner income tax initiative on this fall's ballot. Battle lines are being drawn, and endorsements s...
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Gregoire Announces $51 Million in Cuts to Welfare Program
Gregoire Announces $51 Million in Cuts to Welfare Program
Feds Haven't Come Through for WorkFirst, at One Time a Highly Touted Clinton-Era Welfare-to-Work Program
By: Associated Press
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Marijuana Study Will Stimulate Only Sales of Cheetos, Rossi Says
Marijuana Study Will Stimulate Only Sales of Cheetos, Rossi Says
Example of Misguided Stimulus Spending, He Says -- WSU Prof Fights Back
By: Seattle Post-Intelligencer
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Ellsberg Takes Stand in Trial of Olympia Protestor
Ellsberg Takes Stand in Trial of Olympia Protestor
Leaked 'Pentagon Papers' in 1971
By: The News Tribune
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Heck Wins Labor Endorsement
Heck Wins Labor Endorsement
Reverses Earlier Snub -- Labor Went for Pridemore in 3rd District Congressional Race
By: The Olympian
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Across the Board Spending Cuts Seem Certain
Across the Board Spending Cuts Seem Certain
Bad News in Tax Collections Means Trouble Ahead -- Despite Congressional Action on Medicaid Money
By: Seattle Times
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Income Tax Would be Big Hit, Says Office of Financial Management
Income Tax Would be Big Hit, Says Office of Financial Management
By: Erik Smith | Washington State Wire | Aug. 12, 2010

The official word on this year's initiatives? The income tax will be bigger than anyone imagined, liquor measures will cost plenty.
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No Cuts Ordered in State Budget
No Cuts Ordered in State Budget
Revenue is Dropping, But State Still Isn't in the Red
By: The Olympian
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McKenna Goes After LCD Display Manufacturers
McKenna Goes After LCD Display Manufacturers
Accuses Multinationals of Price-Fixing
By: Associated Press
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King County Voters Returning Ballots Early
King County Voters Returning Ballots Early
Completed Ballots Coming Back at Unusually High Rate
By: Seattle Times
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Drug Agents Find Huge Pot Plantation
Drug Agents Find Huge Pot Plantation
National Forest Near Gorge is Home to 1,300 Pot Plants
By: Associated Press
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Dino Rossi Sticks to Hopeful Economic Message
Dino Rossi Sticks to Hopeful Economic Message
Hustling for Votes as Primary Approaches
By: Seattle Times
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Murray's Math is a Bit Off
Murray's Math is a Bit Off
Column: 3,000 Washington Teachers Aren't Facing Layoffs, Despite What You Might Have Heard on the Senate Floor
By: Peter Callaghan/ The News Tribune
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Three-Hour Wait at Department of Licensing Office!
Three-Hour Wait at Department of Licensing Office!
Agency Blames Summer Rush, Budget Cuts
By: Tri-City Herald
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State Unemployment Insurance Program Celebrates 75th Birthday
State Unemployment Insurance Program Celebrates 75th Birthday
Maximum Benefit Rises from $15 a Week to $570
By: Department of Employment Security
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Some Folks Call New DIS Building the 'Taj Mahal'
Some Folks Call New DIS Building the 'Taj Mahal'
Column: $255 Million Building Deserves a Good Dissing
By: Don Brunell/ The Columbian
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Murray Extends Lead Over Rossi, Says New Poll
Murray Extends Lead Over Rossi, Says New Poll
Patty Murray Leads 37-33, Says Survey USA
By: Seattle Post-Intelligencer
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Washington Senators Eulogize Ted Stevens
Washington Senators Eulogize Ted Stevens
Former Senator Confirmed Dead in Alaska Plane Crash
By: Seattle Times
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Republican Challengers Insist Dicks is Vulnerable
Republican Challengers Insist Dicks is Vulnerable
Bremerton Congressman Controls Military Pursestrings
By: Seattle Times
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Gay Partnership Issue Back in Court
Gay Partnership Issue Back in Court
Hearing is Wednesday in Federal District Court
By: Associated Press
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Attorney General Announces $1.3 Million Settlement With Internet Firm
Attorney General Announces $1.3 Million Settlement With Internet Firm
Intelius Engaged in Deceptive Marketing, State Alleges
By: Associated Press
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Rural Pierce County Holds Key in Congressional Race
Rural Pierce County Holds Key in Congressional Race
DelBene Hustling in Hinterland
By: Seattle Times
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Will a ‘September Surprise’ Derail Workers’ Comp Initiative?
Will a ‘September Surprise’ Derail Workers’ Comp Initiative?
By: Erik Smith | Washington State Wire | Aug. 10, 2010

For the first time in history, business groups worry there won't be a rate hike -- hanky-panky may be afoot on election eve, they say.
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House Passes Medicaid Bailout Bill
House Passes Medicaid Bailout Bill
The (Everett) Herald | Aug. 11, 2010

...And that appears to end all talk of a special legislative session in this state. Washington had been waiting for months for passage of the bill -- it plugs a $480 million hole in the state budget.
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State Tax Revenues Dip Another $24 Million
State Tax Revenues Dip Another $24 Million
Once Again, the State Economy Underachieves -- Washington's Budget Tiptoes Toward the Red
By: The Olympian
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Cantwell, Murray Back Elizabeth Warren for New Consumer Agency
Cantwell, Murray Back Elizabeth Warren for New Consumer Agency
Agency Aims to Deal With Consumer Credit Mess
By: Seattle Post-Intelligencer
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Pierce County Judge Barred from Bench for Life
Pierce County Judge Barred from Bench for Life
Convicted of Felony Harassment, Patronizing Prostitutes -- But Now Has Degree From 'John School'
By: The News Tribune
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Office Depot Overcharges State $300,000, Auditor Says
Office Depot Overcharges State $300,000, Auditor Says
General Administration Disputes Charge
By: The Olympian
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Committee Favors 10-Lane Columbia River Bridge at Vancouver
Committee Favors 10-Lane Columbia River Bridge at Vancouver
Doesn't Want Anything Ugly
By: Associated Press
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Senate Candidate Richardson Has Skeleton in Closet
Senate Candidate Richardson Has Skeleton in Closet
Won't Discuss Sex-Misconduct Allegations -- Pleaded Guilty in 1993 to Avoid Harsher Penalty, But Case Later Dismissed
By: Seattle Times
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Roach Faces Three Opponents
Roach Faces Three Opponents
All Say Senator's Behavior is Key Issue
By: Seattle Times
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Oak Harbor Moved to Fifth Congressional District
Oak Harbor Moved to Fifth Congressional District
Well? That's What a Cathy McMorris Rogers News Release Says
By: Spokesman-Review
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Former Alaska Senator Believed in Plane Crash
Former Alaska Senator Believed in Plane Crash
Search is on for Ted Stevens
By: Associated Press
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McDermott Faces Six-Person Field
McDermott Faces Six-Person Field
'Congressman for Life' Isn't Bothered
By: Seattle Times
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Republicans Unlikely to Retake Legislature, Says Analyst
Republicans Unlikely to Retake Legislature, Says Analyst
Don't Hold Your Breath
By: The Olympian
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Williams' Seat Draws a Crowd
Williams' Seat Draws a Crowd
Youthful 'Retiree' From State House Draws Large Field of Replacements
By: The Olympian
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WSU, Wine Industry Leaders Want Wine Institute in Tri-Cities
WSU, Wine Industry Leaders Want Wine Institute in Tri-Cities
Seeking Support for $26 Million Plan
By: Associated Press
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Sam Hunt Faces Two Challengers
Sam Hunt Faces Two Challengers
Olympia House Seat Likely Safe for Democrats
By: The Olympian
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Zioncheck Made Big Splash
Zioncheck Made Big Splash
Remembering Congressman's Dive From the Arctic Building
By: Seattle Post-Intelligencer
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Costco Has Big Stake in I-1100, Hard Liquor Measure
Costco Has Big Stake in I-1100, Hard Liquor Measure
In Other States, Sells House Brand
By: Seattle Post-Intelligencer
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Right-Leaning Judges Need Replacing
Right-Leaning Judges Need Replacing
Column: 'Progressive' Crusade Against Conservative Justices is Splendid Cause
By: Joel Connelly/ Seattle Post-Intelligencer
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Goldmark-McKenna Showdown Heading to Supreme Court
Goldmark-McKenna Showdown Heading to Supreme Court
McKenna Must Represent Him in Power Line Case, Says Lands Commisioner
By: Seattle Times
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Top Two Primary Remains Controversial
Top Two Primary Remains Controversial
But Unlikely to Advance Same-Party Nominees to General Election
By: The News Tribune
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In Supreme Court Race, Pot Calls Kettle Black
In Supreme Court Race, Pot Calls Kettle Black
Left Taints Rumbaugh With its Support
By: Peter Callaghan/ The News Tribune
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Anderson Faces Two Challengers in House Race
Anderson Faces Two Challengers in House Race
King County's 5th District Getting More Conservative, He Says
By: Seattle Times
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Decision Due on Mukilteo Red Light Camera Vote
Decision Due on Mukilteo Red Light Camera Vote
Eyman Awaits Decision on Measure
By: Associated Press
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Stop Making Faces, Franken Told
Stop Making Faces, Franken Told
No Joking in the Senate -- Especially When You're in the President's Chair
By: The Hill
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No Incumbents in 1st Legislative District Races
No Incumbents in 1st Legislative District Races
Ericks, O'Brien Retirements Leave King County District Wide Open
By: Seattle Times
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Blue Angels are Here!
Blue Angels are Here!
Thunder Returns to Lake Washington This Weekend
By: Seattle Times
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Bender Retires From State Labor Council
Bender Retires From State Labor Council
Will Leave Presidency in January
By: Seattle Times
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Rossi Raises $573,000 in July
Rossi Raises $573,000 in July
More Than Murray, He Points Out
By: Associated Press
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Time to Start Wondering About Gregoire?
Time to Start Wondering About Gregoire?
Kagan Appointment to Supreme Court Means Obama Needs a New Solicitor General
By: The News Tribune
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Millions Spent on Ferry Generators That Won't be Used
Millions Spent on Ferry Generators That Won't be Used
Engineers Made Costly Mistake
By: KING-5
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Anybody But Reichert, Says Seattle Times
Anybody But Reichert, Says Seattle Times
Endorses Challengers DelBene, Dillon in King County Congressional Race
By: Seattle Times
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Dems Trot Out Teachers for Patty Murray
Dems Trot Out Teachers for Patty Murray
Praise Senator for Ed Amendment
By: Seattle Post-Intelligencer
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Vibrations Postpone Ferry Sailing
Vibrations Postpone Ferry Sailing
State Had Hoped for Inaugural Cruise Aug. 29 -- Trying to Determine Cause
By: Associated Press
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ACLU Documents Government Surveillance of Olympia-Area Left-Wing Political Groups
'Reasonable Suspicion' of Government Misconduct, it Charges
By: The News Tribune
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Vote in Senate Could Provide Respite for State
Vote in Senate Could Provide Respite for State
Governor Says She Still Faces a Tough Choice -- Cut or No Cut?
By: The Olympian
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Didier Blasts Murray's Work on Medicaid Measure
Didier Blasts Murray's Work on Medicaid Measure
More Spending is More Bad
By: Seattle Post-Intelligencer
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Report Casts Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt on 520 Bridge
Report Casts Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt on 520 Bridge
Citizens Group Says Financing Questions Unanswered
By: Seattle Post-Intelligencer
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Medicaid Measure Includes Murray Amendment for Teachers
Medicaid Measure Includes Murray Amendment for Teachers
Washington Senator Modifies Measure on Senate Floor
By: McClatchy Newspapers
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R-71 Backers Heading Back to Court
R-71 Backers Heading Back to Court
Trying to Keep Petition Signatures Secret
By: Seattle Post-Intelligencer
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What Does Prop 8 Ruling Mean for Washington?
What Does Prop 8 Ruling Mean for Washington?
Will Lawmakers Start Talking About Gay Marriage?
By: Seattle Post-Intelligencer
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Finally! A Republican Senate Debate -- Sort Of
Finally! A Republican Senate Debate -- Sort Of
GOP Trio Didier, Rossi and Akers Face Off Before Seattle Times Ed Board
By: Seattle Times
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Murray Spends $4 Million in July
Murray Spends $4 Million in July
Most Went to Media Firm
By: Associated Press
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Murray Slightly Ahead of Rossi in Latest Poll, 49-46
Murray Slightly Ahead of Rossi in Latest Poll, 49-46
But Sitting Senator is Still Under 50 Percent
By: Seattle Post-Intelligencer
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Does Rossi Back a Flat Tax?
Does Rossi Back a Flat Tax?
Answer Muffled in Conference Call
By: Seattle Times
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Lookin' Good for Republicans
Lookin' Good for Republicans
Watch for GOP Victories in November
By: Chris Vance/ Crosscut
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Rossi Fires Back at Murray
Rossi Fires Back at Murray
Murray's Attack Ad Shows She 'Must be Scared'
By: Associated Press
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Big-Spending Campaigns Buying Ads Now While Rates are Low
Big-Spending Campaigns Buying Ads Now While Rates are Low
By: Erik Smith | Washington State Wire | Aug. 3, 2010

Patty Murray's campaign locks down $2 million in TV advertising, months before the election, and I-1107 follows suit -- it's gonna get expensive!
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Our Senate Race: Nasty, Ugly and Brutish, and 90 Days to Go
Our Senate Race: Nasty, Ugly and Brutish, and 90 Days to Go
Column: If Patty Murray Already is Going Negative, It's Only Going to Get Worse
By: Joel Connelly/ Seattle Post-Intelligencer
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David Stockman is the Last Honest Republican
David Stockman is the Last Honest Republican
Complains About Lack of Fiscal Responsibility -- From His Own Party
By: David Horsey/ Seattle Post-Intelligencer
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Rossi Calls Murray Ad 'Sad'
Rossi Calls Murray Ad 'Sad'
Calls for Extension of Bush Tax Cuts
By: Seattle Post-Intelligencer
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Are Agencies Undercutting Furloughs With Overtime?
Are Agencies Undercutting Furloughs With Overtime?
Governor's Office Looking Into Rumors
By: The Olympian
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Obama's Coming -- And Murray's Glad to See Him!
Obama's Coming -- And Murray's Glad to See Him!
A Bit of Switch -- Other Dems Run and Hide
By: McClatchy Newspapers
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Cathy McMorris Rogers Expecting Visit From Stork
Cathy McMorris Rogers Expecting Visit From Stork
Eastern Washington Congresswoman is Pregnant With Second Child
By: Seattle Times
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I-90 Bridge Will be Closed for Blue Angel Performance
I-90 Bridge Will be Closed for Blue Angel Performance
What a Spectacle!
By: Seattle Times
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Karen Lee Announces Departure from Employment Security
Karen Lee Announces Departure from Employment Security
Taking Job With Social Service Agency
By: The Olympian
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Second Big State Government Shutdown Set for Friday
Second Big State Government Shutdown Set for Friday
Another Furlough Day Coming Right Up
By: Associated Press
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Patty Murray Turns Nasty!
Patty Murray Turns Nasty!
No More High Road for Mom in Tennis Shoes
By: Seattle Post-Intelligencer
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Democrats Express Opposition to Special Session
Democrats Express Opposition to Special Session
They Haven't Formally Told the Governor Yet, But They Hate the Idea
By: The Olympian
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Domestic Violence Charge Means Simpson Can't Focus on Work
Domestic Violence Charge Means Simpson Can't Focus on Work
Editorial: Times Endorses Republican Opponent -- Simpson Has Bigger Things to Worry About Than Legislature
By: Seattle Times
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Times Endorses Justice Johnson for Re-Election
Times Endorses Justice Johnson for Re-Election
Editorial: One of Two High-Profile Judicial Races
By: Seattle Times
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Phooey on Tunnel Opponents, Says Seattle Council
Phooey on Tunnel Opponents, Says Seattle Council
Moves Ahead With 8-1 Vote
By: Seattle Times
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In Senate Race, Akers Moves Up, Didier Moves Back
In Senate Race, Akers Moves Up, Didier Moves Back
But Polls Show Murray and Rossi Blow Both Out of Water
By: Seattle Times
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Country Ode Hails Clint Didier
Country Ode Hails Clint Didier
Campaign Does Seem Like a Country Song, Doesn't It?
By: The News Tribune
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As Inevitable as the Weather -- Campaign Season Brings Complaints
As Inevitable as the Weather -- Campaign Season Brings Complaints
25 Filed So Far
By: The News Tribune
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Rossi, Murray Seem to Ignore Rest of Field
Rossi, Murray Seem to Ignore Rest of Field
It's a Two-Person Race for Senate, as Far as They're Concerned -- Who's That Didier Guy?
By: The News Tribune
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Ruckleshaus Steps Down From Puget Sound Partnership
Ruckleshaus Steps Down From Puget Sound Partnership
Replaced by Kongsgaard, Goldman's Wife
By: Seattle Post-Intelligencer
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Murray Inches Ahead, an Inch
Murray Inches Ahead, an Inch
New Rasmussen Poll Puts Her Ahead of Ross, 49-47
By: Seattle Post-Intelligencer
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Gregoire Says No to Booze Privatization
Gregoire Says No to Booze Privatization
In Interview, Offers Different Reasons Than During Session
By: Seattle Post-Intelligencer
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Didier and Akers Make Joint Campaign Appearance in Tri-Cities
Didier and Akers Make Joint Campaign Appearance in Tri-Cities
Invited Fellow Senate Candidates Murray, Rossi -- For Some Reason They Didn't Bother
By: Tri-City Herald
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Tri-Cities Joins National Protest Against Arizona Law
Tri-Cities Joins National Protest Against Arizona Law
Allows Enforcement of Laws Against Illegal Aliens
By: Tri-City Herald
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Crowded Field in Seattle Legislative District
Crowded Field in Seattle Legislative District
Fairley's Exit Set Off Stampede in 32nd District
By: Seattle Times
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Killing Seattle Tunnel One of Dumbest Ideas Ever
Killing Seattle Tunnel One of Dumbest Ideas Ever
Editorial: Hard to Believe Seattle Wants to Create Gridlock
By: The News Tribune
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Seattle Shouldn't Have Say on 520 Bridge
Seattle Shouldn't Have Say on 520 Bridge
Editorial: Another Effort to Strangle Traffic -- What Are Those People Thinking?
By: The News Tribune
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Sharp Ideological Difference in Supreme Court Race
Sharp Ideological Difference in Supreme Court Race
Liberal Groups Aim to Take Out Incumbent Johnson
By: Seattle Times
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Duelling Initiatives Aim to Block Seattle Tunnel
Duelling Initiatives Aim to Block Seattle Tunnel
Green Groups Scramble to Block Downtown Seattle Tunnel Project
By: Seattle Times
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Reykdal Gets Key Endorsement in Crowded House Race
Reykdal Gets Key Endorsement in Crowded House Race
Six Dems Are Running to Succeed Brendan Williams -- How Can You Tell 'Em Apart?
By: The Olympian
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Challenger Tries to Make Justice Sanders' Behavior the Issue
Challenger Tries to Make Justice Sanders' Behavior the Issue
But Good Old Fashioned Partisan Politics is Bigger Problem
By: Associated Press
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Didier Makes Big Announcement
Didier Makes Big Announcement
Doesn't Come Off Very Well
By: Seattle Post-Intelligencer
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Sanders, Johnson are Hammered by Left-Backed Rivals
Sanders, Johnson are Hammered by Left-Backed Rivals
Let's Go to the Videotape!
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State Librarian Says it's Time to Check Out
State Librarian Says it's Time to Check Out
Jan Walsh Retires After 38 Years
By: The Olympian
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Seattle Better Not Fool With Tunnel Money, Warns Gregoire
Seattle Better Not Fool With Tunnel Money, Warns Gregoire
Too Much Dithering and it Could All Go Away
By: Seattle Post-Intelligencer
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More About That Didier Announcement
More About That Didier Announcement
Senate Candidate to Work With Fellow Longshot Akers -- Phone Cuts Out Before Details
By: Seattle Times
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Slipshod Accounting in Seattle Public Schools, Says State Audit
Slipshod Accounting in Seattle Public Schools, Says State Audit
Auditor Finds 30 Percent of Fuel Purchases When No One Is Working -- And Other Lapses
By: Lynne Varner/ Seattle Times
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Bond Sale Saves State Zillions, Says Treasurer
Bond Sale Saves State Zillions, Says Treasurer
State Did Well on Interest Costs
By: The Olympian
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Gregoire Will Make Special Session Decision Soon After Aug. 10
Gregoire Will Make Special Session Decision Soon After Aug. 10
Still Wouldn't Mind Getting That Money From Feds
By: The Olympian
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Sheldon Draws Write-In Opponent
Sheldon Draws Write-In Opponent
Senator Calls Him 'Nice Young Man With Good Intentions'
By: The Olympian
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Republicans' Middle Name is 'Stall'
Republicans' Middle Name is 'Stall'
So Says Frustrated Maria Cantwell -- Republicans Hold Up Small Business Aid Package
By: Seattle Post-Intelligencer
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McGinn is 'Fearmongering' on Tunnel, Councilwoman Charges
McGinn is 'Fearmongering' on Tunnel, Councilwoman Charges
A Textbook Case of Manipulation
By: Crosscut
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Engineer Says He Was Fired After Raising Safety Concerns at Hanford
Engineer Says He Was Fired After Raising Safety Concerns at Hanford
Not Another Whistleblower!
By: Associated Press
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Gregoire Forms Higher Ed Funding Task Force
Gregoire Forms Higher Ed Funding Task Force
Membership List is Who's Who of Business
By: Associated Press
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State Representative Says He's Not Guilty
State Representative Says He's Not Guilty
Simpson Enters Plea in Assault Case
By: Covington Reporter
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Justice Sanders Faces Two Opponents
Justice Sanders Faces Two Opponents
Activist Anger Fuels Challenges
By: Seattle Times
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McGinn's Tunnel Position Makes Sense
McGinn's Tunnel Position Makes Sense
He's No Glenn Beck
By: Crosscut
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Three Rivals Has Adam
Three Rivals Has Adam
Congressman Smith Seeks 8th Term
By: Seattle Times
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State Prisons See Drop in Inmate Violence
State Prisons See Drop in Inmate Violence
Officials Separated Rival Gangs
By: Associated Press
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BIAW Backs Justices Sanders, Johnson
BIAW Backs Justices Sanders, Johnson
Liberal Activist Groups Just as Eager to Dump Them
By: Seattle Post-Intelligencer
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Obama Will Visit State on Murray's Behalf
Obama Will Visit State on Murray's Behalf
Will Appear at Fund-Raiser
By: Seattle Post-Intelligencer
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McDermott, Inslee Vote No on War Funding
McDermott, Inslee Vote No on War Funding
Rest of Washington Delegation Gives War a Chance
By: Associated Press
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Opposition Group to Eyman Initiative Comes From Blind Spot
Opposition Group to Eyman Initiative Comes From Blind Spot
Mystery Group Opposes Red-Light Camera Measure
By: The (Everett) Herald
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State's Out of the Race to the Top -- Reaction is Harumph!
State's Out of the Race to the Top -- Reaction is Harumph!
Never Approved of it in the First Place, Says WEA
By: The (Everett) Herald
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Grading Washington's Transparency on the Bell Curve
Grading Washington's Transparency on the Bell Curve
By: Richard Davis | Washington Research Council | July 28, 2010

In this op-ed piece, Richard Davis, president of the Washington Research Council, says the notorious case of Bell, Calif., where the city manager makes over $800,000 a year, isn't an isolated problem. You have to read the fine pr...
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Paint Blistering on Cables of New Tacoma Narrows Bridge
Paint Blistering on Cables of New Tacoma Narrows Bridge
Means Workers Have to Climb Really, Really High -- With Paint Cans
By: Associated Press
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AG Says Stick-it-to-Seattle Clause is Unenforceable
AG Says Stick-it-to-Seattle Clause is Unenforceable
Language Too Vague -- State Will Have to Try Again
By: Seattle Post-Intelligencer
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Seattle Council Delays Tunnel Agreement
Seattle Council Delays Tunnel Agreement
Could Avoid Public Vote
By: Seattle Post-Intelligencer
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Bad Patty!
Bad Patty!
Republicans Accuse Senator of Obtaining Federal Money for Local Projects
By: Associated Press
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Kessler, Zarelli Receive Awards
Kessler, Zarelli Receive Awards
National Conference of State Legislatures Honors Pair
By: The Olympian
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Good Patty!
Good Patty!
Senator Boasts About Obtaining Federal Money for Local Projects
By: Crosscut
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Troubled Times Ahead for Rep. Geoff Simpson
Troubled Times Ahead for Rep. Geoff Simpson
Formally Charged With Assault
By: Covington Reporter
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Is There Really a Pension Crisis?
Is There Really a Pension Crisis?
Looking Under the Hood at the Numbers
By: WashBucket
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Target, Best Buy Put Money on Favorite in Minnesota Governor's Race
Target, Best Buy Put Money on Favorite in Minnesota Governor's Race
Costco Backing an Initiative? That Was Nothing
By: Associated Press
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A Seattle Connection to the Google Books Project
A Seattle Connection to the Google Books Project
Project Aims to Scan All Out-of-Copyright Books
By: Seattle Times
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Don't Let the Name Fool You -- This Reform is Important
Don't Let the Name Fool You -- This Reform is Important
'Common Core Standards' are a Boring Name for an Exciting Reform
By: Peter Callaghan/ The News Tribune
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No Master Plan for Yucca Mountain Shutdown
No Master Plan for Yucca Mountain Shutdown
Feds Moving Unusually Fast
By: Tri-City Herald
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Big Poll Numbers for McKenna
Big Poll Numbers for McKenna
Strongest GOP Candidate for Governor in Years
By: Seattle Post-Intelligencer
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Does Gregoire's Special Session Suggestion Signal a Change?
Does Gregoire's Special Session Suggestion Signal a Change?
Earlier, She Said She Favored Across the Board Cuts -- No Session Required
By: The News Tribune
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Oh Boy! Oberto Wins Again!
Oh Boy! Oberto Wins Again!
Jerky Hydro Posts Third Straight Win
By: Tri-City Herald
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Paull Shin Faces Two Challengers for State Senate
Paull Shin Faces Two Challengers for State Senate
Both Are Republicans
By: The (Everett) Herald
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