OLYMPIA -- The Senate will hold more than a pro forma session Thursday, with members being called back so Democrats can get an update on tax negotiations.Sources said this doesn't necessarily mean they have a deal, or are within a frog's hair of one. But…
Five members of Washington’s congressional delegation joined an effort to keep the Pentagon from delaying its selection the builder of the next air refueling tanker by asking Defense Secretary Robert Gates not to extend the timeline for making that choice.Without mentioning either company by name,…
OLYMPIA -- The familiar pattern of no apparent movement on the Legislature's budget log jam is expected to continue today. The two houses have pro forma sessions, but most members aren't here, so nothing of substance will be done.Negotiations among House and Senate Democratic leaders…
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