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Why I Love Seattle's DPD
The earthquake in Haiti reminds one writer of all the reasons he's fond of Seattle's planning department.
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Speaker Chopp unfurls his tax roadmap
Democrats are in a ticklish spot about the budget deficit. So they will shy away from a general tax increase and instead focus on "tax fairness," sticking it to out-of-state companies and airplane owners.
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R.I.P. Teddy Kennedy's Senate
His seat in Massachusetts may switch parties, owing to a weak Democratic candidate. Regardless, his old Senate of friendships and courtesy and bipartisanship has faded into history.
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A recount on state GOP's budget ideas
State Republican legislators talk about big savings on pay and health care for public employees. A closer look by the Office of Financial Management brings different numbers.
Environment
McGinn jumpstarts the waterfront seawall debate
The new mayor is moving fast and not checking with the other key players. Some worry that more time is needed to make sure there will be an exciting design, along with places for fish, the environment, and the public along the waterfront.