Politics
Light rail opponents sue Vancouver in Superior Court | May 23
Attorney for plaintiffs argues city council has no authority to reject initiative
Obama endorses more oversight of drone strikes | May 23
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama on Thursday defended America’s controversial drone attacks as legal, effective and a necessary linchpin in an evolving U.S. counterterrorism policy. But he acknowledged the targeted strikes are no “cure-all” and said he is haunted by the civilians unintentionally killed.
Clark County to discuss revisiting home rule | May 22
Commissioners may vote May 29 on first step
Clark County commissioners are scheduled to decide next week if they will begin the process of crafting a home rule charter for county government.
Local Politics
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Camas hires new finance director May 23
The new finance director for Camas is a familiar face. -
Inslee signs bill on eco-friendly vehicles May 23
Some public agencies will have more time to switch to eco-friendly vehicles, thanks to a bill signed into law Tuesday by Gov. Jay Inslee. -
No pay raise for Washington governor this year May 23
OLYMPIA — Gov. Jay Inslee and most statewide elected officials and lawmakers won't get a pay raise this year, but judges will see a salary hike under the salary schedule adopted by the Washington Citizen's Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials. -
Light rail opponents sue Vancouver in Superior Court May 23
Attorney for plaintiffs argues city council has no authority to reject initiative -
Clark County to discuss revisiting home rule May 22
Clark County commissioners are scheduled to decide next week if they will begin the process of crafting a home rule charter for county government. - more Local Politics
Politics on the Wire
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Oregon Legislature eyes help for timber counties May 24
SALEM, Ore. -- The Oregon Legislature is taking a hard look at intervening in the state's timber counties that are running out of money. -
House backs variable rate student loans May 23
WASHINGTON — House lawmakers on Thursday approved legislation that links student loan rates to the ups and downs of the financial markets in spite of a veto threat from President Barack Obama. -
Obama endorses more oversight of drone strikes May 23
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama on Thursday defended America’s controversial drone attacks as legal, effective and a necessary linchpin in an evolving U.S. counterterrorism policy. But he acknowledged the targeted strikes are no “cure-all” and said he is haunted by the civilians unintentionally killed. -
Between economy and trouble, Obama approval steady May 23
WASHINGTON — The economy is recovering, the White House is dealing with multiple controversies, and President Barack Obama appears generally unaffected either way. -
Birth control coverage up for federal appeal May 23
DENVER — In the most prominent challenge of its kind, Hobby Lobby Stores Inc. is asking a federal appeals court Thursday for an exemption from part of the federal health care law that requires it to offer employees health coverage that includes access to the morning-after pill. - more Politics on the Wire
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