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Spin Control archive for June 26, 2014

THURSDAY, JUNE 26, 2014


McMorris Rodgers won't debate before primary 

Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers said she wants to debate her opponent in this year's election -- but only after the primary. The five-term incumbent Republican responded to a challenge from independent Dave Wilson, who wanted to debate five times before the primary and five times…

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OLYMPIA -- Supporters of a $15 minimum wage in the city of Seatac gather outside the Supreme Court building after the court heard arguments of whether the wage should apply at SeaTac Airport. (Jim Camden)

Supreme Court hears $15 minimum wage case

OLYMPIA -- The state's first $15 minimum wage should extend to SeaTac Airport because the higher wages don't interfere with airport operations, attorneys for the City of Seatac told the state Supreme Court today. But an attorney for the airport argued the city has no…

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