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Mar 04
2010

House passes Morris reform bill on ferry system

Posted by Editor in Government

From Rep. Jeff Morris's office:

A cost-savings effort adopted by the House Transportation Committee today will offer new guidance on labor contract negotiations and make clear that reform efforts within the state ferry system need to make fare payers the top priority.

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Feb 25
2010

The Larsen Report

Posted by Editor in Politics, Government

From Rick Larsen's office:

One year ago, our economy was on the brink of collapse. Congress took immediate action to save us from economic catastrophe by passing the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to jumpstart the economy and spur job growth.

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Jan 29
2010

Mary Margaret Haugen on rail funding

Posted by Editor in Transportation, Government

From State Senator Mary Margaret Haugen: We received great news when President Obama awarded our state $590 million for high-speed rail passenger service. This grant means up to 6,500 jobs in shovel-ready projects right when we need those jobs the most.

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Jan 28
2010

Cantwell Opposes Bernanke Reappointment

Posted by Editor in Government
Today Senator Maria Cantwell voted against the reappointment of Ben Bernanke to a second four-year term as chairman of the Federal Reserve Bank. Cantwell’s primary concern is creating jobs by getting capital flowing again to Main Street businesses through community banks.
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Jan 27
2010

Tough Decisions

Posted by Sen. Kevin Ranker in Government

Friday marked the first of many difficult decisions that will be required to balance our state's $2.6 billion budget shortfall. I voted for two bills in the Senate cutting costs totaling nearly $69 million.

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