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Mixed reception for lawmaker's family news
Three years ago, Rep. Maureen Walsh, R-Walla Walla, stood up in the Washington House chamber and spoke passionately about her
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An Alaska-sized gamble — and possibly a brilliant one
Our grizzled national political writer, an Obama supporter, found himself rooting for Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin during her coming-out party. Her choice by Sen. John McCain could be a game-changer — if she doesn't make any big mistakes between now and the election.
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Conservation groups buy pieces of Montana — a lot of pieces
The Nature Conservancy and the Trust for Public Land are buying 500 square miles of western Montana from Plum Creek, the timber real estate investment trust, for $510 million. It involves a federal financing mechanism, to the consternation of conservatives, and compromise, to the displeasure of some
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The fact is, there's not enough money in politics – really
Campaign-contribution limits are hurting democracy because candidates can't raise enough money to effectively reach the electorate. Here are some examples – important races that deserve more exposure.
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