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Gregoire can bring lawmakers to Olympia, but what will they do?

admin — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 17:00:29 +0000

Gov. Gregoire has said she will call a special session on the budget. The details still need to be worked out by legislators, and the talks may not be going well.

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Republican concedes in NY race for US House seat

admin — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 16:55:10 +0000

By MICHAEL GORMLEY
Associated Press

ALBANY, N.Y.
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Miller reports raising $241K since Alaska election

admin — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 17:00:26 +0000

By BECKY BOHRER
Associated Press

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) – Republican Joe Miller has reported raising more than $241,000 since last months Alaska Senate election.
Its not clear from Millers federal election filing how much of that is for legal bills versus other campaign expenses.
Miller is suing over how the state conducted the election.
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Conservation projects need congressional action

admin — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 17:00:32 +0000

Congress should support full funding of conservation projects that are paid for by fees from offshore oil and gas leasing.

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Gingrich says hes more inclined than not to run

admin — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 15:53:27 +0000

WASHINGTON (AP) – Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich says hes more inclined to run for president in 2012 than not to make a bid.
Gingrich says he probably wont make a decision until late February or early March.
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Emmer, Minn. GOP weigh risks of election lawsuit

admin — Sat, 04 Dec 2010 17:00:21 +0000

By PATRICK CONDON
Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – As a recount in the Minnesota governors race nears completion with no evidence that it will change the outcome, the Republican candidate and his party face a critical decision: whether to contest the result in court or step aside and let Democrat Mark Dayton take office.
A lawsuit from Tom Emmer offers one obvious benefit.
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Judge lets Murkowski into Senate challenge case

admin — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 17:00:24 +0000

By BECKY BOHRER
Associated Press

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) – A state court judge on Thursday agreed to let Sen.
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Up the learning curve with Mayor McGinn

admin — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 17:00:23 +0000

The rookie mayor says he’s “working hard” at doing his job better. Is he?

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Jobless benefits vs. Bush tax cuts, or synergy?

admin — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 17:00:27 +0000

In D.C. and in neighborhoods on the West Coast, extending jobless benefits are part of the discussion. That’s encouraging.

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Judge seeks speedy decision in AK Senate case

admin — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 17:00:27 +0000

By BECKY BOHRER
Associated Press

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) – A state court judge has set arguments for next week in Republican Joe Millers challenge of the Alaska U.S.
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