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Ex-Marine to run against U.S. Rep. Doc Hastings
A 33-year-old former Marine from Kennewick plans to run next year against U.S. Rep.
Possible opponents for Hastings, Murray
A 33-year-old former Marine from Kennewick plans to run next year against Congressman Doc Hastings in the district that includes Tri-Cities and Yakima.
2010 elections: Democratic fears, Republican hopes
In this Oct. 27, 2009, file photo, President Barack Obama and Virginia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Creigh Deeds wave to the crowd during a rally in Norfolk, Va.
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Murray Applauds Passage of Homebuyer's Tax Credit, Unemployment Benefits Extension
" Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray applauded the passage of the Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009.
There's a reason that they chose never-held-office Mike! McGavick for their senatorial candidate last time.
Bill Would Replace Key Federal Literacy Programs
Long-awaited legislation to replace three federal reading programs - Early Reading First, Reading First, and Striving Readers - was introduced Nov.
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Northwest Straits Conservation Funding Passes Full Senate
" Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray announced that the $1.6 million she included in a 2010 spending bill for the Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative has passed the full Senate.
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Senator Murray, Representatives Yarmuth, Polis Introduce Landmark Federal Literacy Bill
" Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray , and Representatives John Yarmuth and Jared Polis announced they would introduce major legislation to fund comprehensive literacy programs in states across the country.
Vice President Biden to attend fundraiser for Sen. Murray
Vice President Joseph Biden will appear in Seattle on Friday to raise money for Sen.
the Influence Game: Liberals targeting moderates
Get on the health overhaul bandwagon, or don't count on our help in your re-election. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid gestures while meeting with reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Nov.
Statea s stimulus take hefty - Mon, 02 Nov 2009 PST
Nearly $2 billion in stimulus contracts is going to work in the Richland area, most of it related to the Hanford cleanup.
After Charleston move, Sen. Patty Murray "won't be as inclined" to help Boeing
Shame on you Patty Murray for taking this stance! You are MY Senator representing the vote of MY peers in what's best for MY state.
When election ends, the real work begins
The 2009 election is coming to an ugly end with campaigns crying foul to the Public Disclosure Commission, ideological web sites exchanging ugly innuendo, and a playground spat over Dow Constantine using TVW footage in an anti-Hutchison TV spot.
Signs were clear Boeing isn't tied to location
Associated Press file Chief Executive Jim McNerney, shown at a 2008 news conference in Seattle, came to Boeing in 2005 after previous posts with 3M and GE.
Congress is moving to protect Middle Fork - Snoqualmie
Even as dark skies and rain storms envelop the Middle Fork of the Snoqualmie River, Congress is moving fast to protect the closest mountain valley to Puget Sound population centers.
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Boeing picks S. Carolina for 2nd 787 line
In a blow to Washington state, the Boeing Co. announced Wednesday that it has chosen North Charleston, S.C., has the location for the second production line for the 787 Dreamliner program.
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Murray Announces $35M in Smart Grid Recovery Funding to Create Jobs, Reduce Energy Costs
" Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray announced that two Washington state smart grid projects will received a combined $35,825,817 in funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 .
What theya re saying about Boeing's 787 decision
"I am deeply disappointed by this turn of events," said Everett Mayor Ray Stephanson.
Unemployed hope Congress extends benefits once again
Wayne Ryan is sleeping on a futon on the floor of his empty mobile home. He hocked his DVDs and CDs for food money.
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