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• Editorial: Otter wise to lead on health care exchanges

  August 25, 2011 in Opinion on Page A9 Score one for logical over ideological. Though he’s no fan of national health care reform, Idaho Gov. Butch Otter is taking a pragmatic stance in telling legislators that the state … 4

• Editorial: Idaho school reform plan starts talks for solutions

  March 3, 2011 in Opinion on Page A11 The reality is that Idaho needs to change its public school system after being hit last year with a $128.5 million budget cut. Gov. Butch Otter’s newest budget holds education …

• Washington on track for 1 million uninsured

    November 19, 2009 in City Washington state will have more than 1 million uninsured residents by 2011, Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler said in Spokane this afternoon. 6

• Ads Seek End To Political ‘Soft Money’ Financier Out To Abolish Influence-Seeking Donations To Parties

  January 22, 1998 in Nation/World on Page A3 A $1 million ad campaign was launched Wednesday in an effort to have Congress ban “soft-money” political contributions. Campaign for America, founded by Wall Street financier Jerome Kohlberg, began running …

• Allow Campaign Gifts Of Any Size, State Group Says Donations Would Have To Be Reported Within 24 Hours

  November 20, 1997 in City on Page B1 Washington state’s five-year-old campaign finance law makes it harder for the public to know who’s spending money on elections, says a nonpartisan group. The Washington Council for Fair Elections is …

• Prisons Need A Plan, Says Expert Former Andrus Aide Urges Batt To Think Long-Range, Not Quick-Fix

  July 27, 1997 in Idaho on Page B1 Gov. Phil Batt’s plan to rein in spiraling prison costs is a good first step, says an expert on Idaho’s prisons. But Batt should go one step further and create …

• Workers On Welfare Demand Union Wages

  June 29, 1997 in Nation/World on Page A16 Anthony Brown hoses down a San Francisco city bus as part of the work he does to collect a general assistance check. He receives about $5 an hour, while unionized …

• Catholic Groups Ask Bishops To Allow Divorce

  June 29, 1997 in Nation/World on Page A5 Twenty-four Catholic dissident groups plan to release an open letter to the nation’s Catholic bishops today calling for the church to abandon the annulment process and allow divorced Catholics to …

• Welfare Queries To Be Answered

  June 17, 1997 in City on Page B3 State officials will hold a public meeting Thursday night to answer questions about WorkFirst, Washington’s new welfare policy. WorkFirst requires welfare recipients to find and retain a job. Public assistance …

• Craig Sees Chance To Alter Constitution Balanced Budget Amendment Tops Senator’s List Of Things To Do In 105th Congress

  November 14, 1996 in Nation/World on Page A1 Newly re-elected Sen. Larry Craig, R-Idaho, was a whirlwind of activity this week, bouncing between meetings with GOP congressional leaders as they prepare for the 105th Congress in January. But …

• Gop’s Welfare Bill Would Stop Health Coverage Little-Noticed Addition Severs Link Between Welfare, Medicaid

  December 12, 1995 in Nation/World on Page A7 A little-noticed addition to the Republican welfare bill, now awaiting final action in Congress, would eliminate the longstanding guarantee of health insurance coverage for many welfare recipients. The versions of …

• Clinton: Gop Wrong On Welfare Says Move To Deny Assistance To Teen Moms Holds All Reform Hostage

  July 9, 1995 in Nation/World on Page A3 President Clinton accused conservative Republican senators Saturday of trying to hold welfare reform hostage to extreme political views in demanding that unwed teen mothers be denied assistance. “This approach would …

• Weaver Case Alters Indictment System U.S. Attorney In Idaho Adds Reviews, Safeguards To Process

  April 29, 1995 in City on Page B3 Idaho’s U.S. attorney’s office has made significant changes in the way it handles indictments since the Randy Weaver case. But Idaho U.S. Attorney Betty Richardson noted in a memo to …

• Gingrich Concedes He Will Have To Deal On The Welfare Bill

  March 26, 1995 in Nation/World on Page A6 President Clinton on Saturday denounced major elements of the welfare bill approved Friday by the House of Representatives, and Speaker Newt Gingrich acknowledged that he would have to negotiate with …

• House Passes Sweeping Welfare Package Bill Would End New Deal Promise Of Benefits To Anyone In Need

  March 25, 1995 in Nation/World on Page A1 The House passed a welfare bill Friday that the Congressional Budget Office says will wipe out all or part of the benefits for as many as 12.8 million families. The …

• House Starts To Dismantle Welfare Demos Attack Gop Plan As Cruel To Children

  March 22, 1995 in Nation/World on Page A4 The House of Representatives on Tuesday took up sweeping legislation that would dismantle many elements of the social welfare systems put in place by the federal government over the past …

• Seattle Couple Wants To Revamp State School System Initiative 642 Would Put Parents, Teachers In Charge

  March 5, 1995 in City on Page B3 Jim and Fawn Spady wrote an initiative that would revamp public schools.

• Governors Are Divided On Welfare Block Grants Gop Now Sees Its Plan `Goes Too Far,’ Children’s Advocate Says

  February 1, 1995 in Nation/World on Page A3 The nation’s governors split Tuesday on whether to guarantee welfare to anyone who qualifies, another sign that the debate over changes in the welfare system is moderating. While the National …