For years, and with mixed results, reporters trying to make their stories relevant to average readers have struggled -- sometimes as a result of news-chain editorial edict -- to get "real people" into their stories.Public relations firms long ago realized that they could capitalize on…
"This is a strong proposal for a strong Washington."-- Rep. Helen Sommers, D-Seattle."We are the largest state we've ever been in history...More people -- more things -- more stuff."-- Rep. Hans Dunshee, D-Snohomish."This budget is an act of optimism. We are betting on the families…
"This budget goes a long way toward keeping our promises that we made" during the 2003 and 2005 gas-tax increases. "We kept the promise by sticking to the project list."-- Rep. Judy Clibborn"It's a budget with working families in mind."-- Rep. Mike Sells, noting that…
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