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McMorris Rodgers, Wilson in 5th District
We support Dave Wilson’s ideas, but we’re also realists. Cathy McMorris Rodgers is in a strong leadership position and can help the district on issues such as protecting Fairchild Air Force Base.
McMorris Rodgers passing on the GOP national convention
Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers will not have a prime-time speaking role at next week’s Republican National Convention and won’t attend the gathering in Cleveland.
McMorris Rodgers will skip Republican National Convention
Spokane congresswoman is not attending Republican National Convention, will campaign in Eastern Washington instead.
Third-party field hopes to seize on voter discontent in race against McMorris Rodgers for 5th District seat
Four of the faces in the race for Washington’s 5th Congressional District seat are familiar, one is new. Those hoping to unseat Cathy McMorris Rodgers say they believe voter discontent with the major parties at the top of the ticket could lead to success in November.
Congressional candidate accuses opponent of listing false endorsements
Congressional candidates Dave Wilson has released a list of suspicious organizations that opponent Joe Pakootas claimed endorsed his campaign in 2014 or 2016. Pakootas says Wilson released the list as a reaction to being denied an offer to hold exclusive policy discussions forums between the two candidates.
In meeting hosted by Cathy McMorris Rodgers, Trump offers assurances to GOP rank-and-file in Congress
WASHINGTON – Donald Trump tried to assure skittish GOP lawmakers Thursday that they all share the same Republican Party goals, but his first appearance before the rank-and-file failed to soothe some deep concerns about his undisciplined campaign. The meeting was hosted by Spokane Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers
Local firefighters, forest officials tout wildfire preparedness but say more funding needed
At a roundtable discussion in Spokane on Friday, firefighting officials told Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers they’ve made great strides in preparing for this summer’s wildfire season, but more Congressional action is needed.
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.