Politics
Inslee vetoes $81M for CRC | May 20
Governor still battling to get state to pay $450 million share
It's all or nothing, Gov. Jay Inslee indicated Monday in the battle to get $450 million for the Columbia River Crossing project.
Former IRS chief: Can't say how targeting happened | May 21
WASHINGTON — The man who led the Internal Revenue Service when it was giving extra scrutiny to tea party and other conservative groups seeking tax-exempt status told Congress on Tuesday that he knew little about what was happening while he was still commissioner.
Washougal mayor faces challenge for job | May 21
Opponent plans to retire from city's fire department
The challenger for Washougal's top elected position promises to retire from his city job this fall to avoid a conflict of interest.
Local Politics
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Campaign Trail: Vancouver City Council May 21
Vancouver City Council: Campaign kickoff for Micheline Doan, Vancouver City Council, Position 1, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Firstenburg Community Center, 700 N.E. 136th Ave., in the resource classroom. This event is open to the public. -
Washougal mayor faces challenge for job May 21
The challenger for Washougal's top elected position promises to retire from his city job this fall to avoid a conflict of interest. -
Vancouver City Council OKs train crossing safety district May 20
The Vancouver City Council on Monday unanimously approved the creation of a local improvement district so 467 homeowners near the Columbia River can pay for railroad crossing safety upgrades for establishing quiet zones at Southeast 139th, 144th, 147th and 164th avenues. -
Inslee vetoes $81M for CRC May 20
It's all or nothing, Gov. Jay Inslee indicated Monday in the battle to get $450 million for the Columbia River Crossing project. -
Candidate withdraws from Vancouver City Council race May 20
Jerome J. Nye withdrew Monday as a candidate for Vancouver City Council, position 2, said Clark County Auditor Greg Kimsey. - more Local Politics
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Anti-abortion group sees Virginia as template for 2014 May 21
A leading anti-abortion group plans to use Virginia's 2013 statewide races as a strategic proving ground ahead of next year's midterm elections, raising the stakes in a gubernatorial contest marked by heated debate over social issues. -
Obama pledges urgent aid to Oklahoma town May 21
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama pledged urgent government help for Oklahoma Tuesday in the wake of "one of the most destructive" storms in the nation's history. -
AP Sources: Obama OK punting gay immigration idea May 21
WASHINGTON — Two people familiar with the Senate immigration deliberations say the White House has suggested to Vermont Sen. Patrick Leahy that it would be best to put off a controversy over gay marriage until a bill goes before the full Senate. -
Former IRS chief: Can't say how targeting happened May 21
WASHINGTON — The man who led the Internal Revenue Service when it was giving extra scrutiny to tea party and other conservative groups seeking tax-exempt status told Congress on Tuesday that he knew little about what was happening while he was still commissioner. -
Joe Biden may be gearing up for 3rd, final run at presidency May 20
COLUMBIA, S.C. — He's sought the presidency twice before, only to fall woefully short. Now, in what many people would consider the autumn of their own lives, Joe Biden is weighing whether he'll make a third and final run. - more Politics on the Wire
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