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• Editorial: Public has right to see research it has paid for

  March 5, 2011 in Opinion on Page A10 While it might seem at times that congressional debate is seat-of-the-pants silliness, much of what informs legislation is the product of empirical research and in-depth analysis. Congress, in essence, has … 5

• Western lawmakers, governors fight wild lands proposal

  March 1, 2011 in Idaho, Nation/World, News, Region Western Republican governors and members of Congress vowed Tuesday to fight an Obama administration “wild lands” initiative they say could prevent oil-and-gas drilling on millions of acres of federal land. …

• Editorial: Permanent sales tax deduction fair solution

  February 9, 2011 in Opinion on Page A11 As always, the deductibility of sales tax in the seven states that don’t have an income tax came down to the wire, with Congress issuing a temporary reprieve in December. … 18

• Final hurdle for tax bill: Is the end in sight?

  December 16, 2010 in Nation/World Acting with uncommon speed, Congress moved toward final passage tonight of sweeping, bipartisan legislation to avoid a Jan. 1 spike in income taxes for millions and renew jobless benefits for … 22

• Senate passes package extending Bush tax cuts

  December 15, 2010 in Business, Nation/World The Senate has passed a sweeping tax package that would save millions of Americans thousands of dollars in higher taxes for the next two years while also reducing their Social … 10

• House Democrats consider changes in tax bill

  December 14, 2010 in Nation/World WASHINGTON — House Democrats considered changes in legislation to avoid a Jan. 1 jump in income taxes today, despite a warning from Republicans that the bill’s passage could be endangered … 5

• Big legal setback for Obama’s health care overhaul

  December 13, 2010 in Nation/World A federal judge declared a key provision of the Obama administration’s health care law unconstitutional today, siding with Virginia’s attorney general in a dispute that both sides agree will ultimately … 39

• Way cleared for tax cut bill; energy breaks added

  December 9, 2010 The White House and key lawmakers in both parties cleared the way tonight for swift Senate action to avert a Jan. 1 spike in income taxes for most Americans, agreeing … 11

• Tax defeat could trigger new recession, WH warns

  December 8, 2010 in Nation/World Raising the direst alarm yet, the Obama administration warned fellow Democrats today that if they defeat the big tax-cut compromise detested by many liberals, they could jolt the nation back … 19

• Obama defends tax deal, says it’s best for nation

  December 7, 2010 in Nation/World Facing a Democratic rebellion, President Barack Obama today staunchly defended his decision to compromise with Republicans and temporarily extend about-to-expire tax cuts for all Americans. 35

• Obama, GOP reach deal to extend tax cuts

  December 6, 2010 in Nation/World Brushing past Democratic opposition, President Barack Obama announced agreement with Republicans tonight on a plan to extend expiring income tax cuts for all Americans, renew jobless benefits for the long-term … 54

• Pentagon study: No major risks with openly gay troops

  November 30, 2010 in Nation/World The Pentagon’s study on gays in the military has determined that overturning the “don’t ask, don’t tell” ban on serving openly might cause some disruption at first but would not … 28

• Senate shuns push for elimination of pet projects

  November 30, 2010 in Nation/World The Senate today rejected a GOP bid to ban the practice of larding spending bills with earmarks — those pet projects that lawmakers love to send home to their states. 17

• Lawmakers return to Capitol to clean up leftovers

  November 29, 2010 in Nation/World Congress resumes its lame-duck session work today with the two parties sharply divided over how to deal with the George W. Bush-era tax cuts due to expire at year’s end.

• Deficit panel leaders’ plan curbs Social Security

  November 10, 2010 in Business, Nation/World The leaders of President Barack Obama’s bipartisan deficit commission launched a daring assault on mushrooming federal deficits today, proposing reducing annual cost-of-living increases for Social Security, gradually raising the retirement … 29

• Pelosi will seek to stay as House Democrats’ leader

  November 5, 2010 in Nation/World Nancy Pelosi, the nation’s first female House speaker, said today she will try to stay on as leader of the House Democrats despite huge election losses that cost her party … 12

• Obama takes responsibility for voter frustration

  November 3, 2010 in Nation/World A chastened President Barack Obama signaled a willingness to compromise with Republicans on tax cuts and energy policy today, one day after his party lost control of the House and … 38

• Early clues: What to watch in Tuesday’s elections

  November 1, 2010 in Nation/World How early will America know if it’s a Republican romp or if Democrats somehow minimized their damage? There should be plenty of clues Tuesday evening — and long before bedtime.

• Judge: Suit over health overhaul can go to trial

  October 14, 2010 in Nation/World Crucial pieces of a lawsuit challenging the Obama administration’s health care overhaul can go to trial, with a judge ruling today he wants to hear more arguments over whether it’s … 10

• Airport control tower naming closer

  September 30, 2010 in City on Page A7 Spokane International Airport’s control tower would be named for one of the facility’s former controllers, World War II veteran Ray Daves, under a bill that passed the House of Representatives …

• Republicans block bill to lift military gay ban

  September 21, 2010 in Nation/World Senate Republicans today blocked an effort by Democrats and the White House to lift the ban on gays from serving openly in the military, voting unanimously against advancing a major … 36

• Risch, Crapo to introduce bill to delist ID, MT wolves

  September 21, 2010 in Idaho Idaho’s U.S. senators introduced a measure to lift Endangered Species Act protections from wolves in Idaho and Montana, as well as portions of Washington, Oregon and Utah. 1

• Kagan gains Senate backing

  August 6, 2010 in Nation/World on Page A1 WASHINGTON – Solicitor General Elena Kagan won Senate confirmation Thursday to the U.S. Supreme Court, where President Barack Obama’s second nominee will make history as three women will serve at … 5

• Senate confirms Kagan as 112th justice

  August 5, 2010 in Nation/World The Senate has confirmed Elena Kagan as the 112th justice and fourth woman to serve on the Supreme Court. 13

• Washington state avoids special session

  August 5, 2010 in City on Page A1 OLYMPIA – With Congress poised to approve $26 billion for Medicaid and school funding, Washington state will dodge the need for a special legislative session or immediate across-the-board spending cuts, … 1

• Senate OK for Kagan all but sure

  August 5, 2010 in Nation/World on Page A3 WASHINGTON – U.S. Solicitor General Elena Kagan’s elevation to the Supreme Court appeared virtually assured Wednesday as a majority of senators declared their support for her nomination as the debate …

• Senate passes war bill, kills House’s domestic spending

  July 23, 2010 in Nation/World on Page A3 WASHINGTON – The Senate on Thursday night passed a $60 billion bill to fund President Barack Obama’s troop surge in Afghanistan after rejecting more than $20 billion in domestic spending … 3

• Senate drops climate bill

  July 23, 2010 in Nation/World on Page A1 WASHINGTON – Senate Democratic leaders shelved plans for major energy and climate legislation on Thursday, a bow to political reality that ended their hopes for action this year to reduce …

• Rangel faces ethics action

  July 23, 2010 in Nation/World on Page A3 WASHINGTON – Democratic Rep. Charles B. Rangel, once among the most powerful members of Congress, will face a hearing on charges of violating House ethics rules after a panel of … 1

• Obama enacts financial reform

  July 22, 2010 in Nation/World on Page A3 WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama reversed decades of lax oversight of the financial industry Wednesday by signing a landmark overhaul of regulations, but he still faces a major task – … 1

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