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Spin Control archive for Feb. 22, 2010

MONDAY, FEB. 22, 2010

Senate suspends I-960 yet again

OLYMPIA -- The Senate voted for the third time to suspend some requirements of Initative 960, including the two-thirds supermajority needed to raise taxes.In a 26-21 vote, Democrats managed a third round of a change needed if they raise any taxes to help fill a…

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Wa Lege Day 43: Senate takes up I-960

OLYMPIA -- The state Senate is taking up the suspension of various provisions of Initiative 960 again this evening.The House has sent the suspension back, and it means a straight up or down vote.Sen. Don Benton, R-Vancouver, said the House did one good thing, which…

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Some Republicans like some stimulus money

OLYMPIA -- When the 1-year anniversary of the federal stimulus package rolled around last week, the state Republican Party was vocal in its condemnation."A complete boondoggle," was the phrase State GOP Chairman Luke Esser used in denouncing a media event featuring Sen. Patty Murray and…

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