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Fairchild a finalist once again to house new refueling tankers
The Spokane military installation was turned down in 2013 to bed down the KC-46A Pegasus in favor of a Kansas base closer to where the new jets were manufactured. A final decision on where the tankers will be stationed is expected by the end of the year.
McMorris Rodgers says she voted for Trump
Republican congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers says she voted for Donald Trump in Washington’s presidential primary.
Washington candidates make it official this week
Candidates for federal state, legislative and county races have until Friday to file for office.
McMorris Rodgers hesitant on Trump; Senate challenger Vance says no way
Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers said she has some questions for presumptive GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump before she can support him. But Chris Vance, the likely Republican challenger to Democratic Sen. Patty Murray, won’t vote for Trump.
Fairchild’s fight for next new Air Force tanker gets tougher
The competition to be the next home to the new air-refueling tanker got significantly stiffer this year and supporters of Fairchild Air Force Base are concerned the rules were changed in the middle of the game
McMorris Rodgers’ Glamour op-ed contradicts voting record on equal pay
Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers penned an opinion piece this week for Glamour magazine outlining ways lawmakers could push for gender equality in pay. But the fourth-ranking Republican in the House of Representatives has voted against legislation that addresses the issues listed in her op-ed, saying she instead prefers Republican-backed proposals to solve the pay gap.
McMorris Rodgers criticizes, but doesn’t disavow, Trump
The highest-ranking Republican woman in the House of Representatives said at a campaign kickoff event Thursday that Americans were in “uncharted territory” in this presidential election but refrained from taking a stance on the candidacy of Donald Trump.
Bernie Sanders calls for ‘political revolution’ at packed Spokane rally
Bernie Sanders began a three-city campaign swing through Washington on Sunday with a rally at Hudson’s Bay High School in Vancouver. The Vermont senator and candidate for the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination also plans rallies Sunday night in Seattle and Spokane.
Kathryn A. Lee: What’s McMorris Rodgers’ thoughts on Trump, party?
My question for Rep. McMorris Rodgers is this: Is Donald Trump the face of the Republican Party?
Local Republicans begin taking sides on Trump
Reaction to Donald Trump by Republican officials varies.
Addition to U.S. House bill could protect Monsanto from PCB lawsuits
A paragraph inserted into a large chemical safety bill could protect the agrochemical giant Monsanto from a lawsuit initiated by the city of Spokane, a move that could pit Spokane Mayor David Condon against his former boss, U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers.
McMorris Rodgers bill on calorie labeling passes House of Representatives
A bill that would ease the regulatory requirements of small food businesses to provide calorie information for menu items, sponsored by Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, passed the House of Representatives, 266-144. McMorris Rodgers says the bill eradicates “top-down” regulations, but the opposition says it could defeat the purpose of menu labeling.
Kay drops out of Congressional race, supports Pakootas
David Kay, 59, announced Thursday he was dropping his bid as a Democrat for U.S. Congress and throwing his support behind Joe Pakootas.
Race for McMorris Rodgers’ seat draws new, old challengers
Four challengers have announced they’ll seek the seat in Congress held since 2005 by Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers. Three of the men have ran against McMorris Rodgers before. David Kay is seeking the Democratic nomination won by Joe Pakootas two years ago.
U.S. Army, Foreign Service veteran joins Congressional race against McMorris Rodgers, Pakootas
David Kay, 59, announced Tuesday he will run as a Democrat against incumbent Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, who will be seeking her sixth term in Congress, and Joe Pakootas, who fell to McMorris Rodgers with roughly 40 percent of the vote in 2014.
Responses to the State of the Union
A State of the Union Address generates lots of e-mailed responses. We’re compiling some from around the region inside the blog.
Northwest Democrats applaud, Republicans pan State of Union speech
Northwest members of Congress differ on the State of the Union.
Sue Lani Madsen: As Syrian refugee crisis brews, remember ISIS doesn’t play by the rules
As we mull whether to accept Syrian refugees, it’s worth keeping in mind that we have rules for war, and ISIS doesn’t play by the rules.
House votes for more security checks on Syrian refugees
Syrian and Iraqi refugees would need extra checks from FBI and others to enter country under House plan.
McMorris Rodgers pushes ‘common sense’ nutrition bill at Spokane Valley pizzeria
Pizzerias and convenience stores should have more flexible ways to post their nutritional information, Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers argued at a Domino’s in Spokane Valley on Thursday.