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Kagan, Obama, the new Brit leaders: What makes them tick?
New York edginess, the cool of the outsider, and bankers' sons help depict these new figures on the world's stage.
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Can Metro Transit make the tough calls?
The big bus agency has got two big problems: nowhere near enough money to meet goals, and a political system that sabotages wise allocations of service. A task force is meeting, but so far it's more PowerPoint slides than real debate.
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Gregoire: I want to finish my work here
Amid reports that she might be asked to become the U.S. solicitor general, Gov. Chris Gregoire says her focus is on guiding the state through the worst economic challenges in 80 years. The White House is reportedly considering her as a possible replacement for Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan.
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Seattle star deserves a ballpark named for ... her
The University of Washington is entering the final weeks of Danielle Lawrie's incomparable dominance on the softball field. When she pitches for the final time in what is probably the best collegiate career of all time, UW officials should be ready with an appropriate honor.
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That sinking feeling, even among political optimists
A member of Congress, a senator's aide, and an international banker sour on America's future. What's behind their jolting remarks?