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Kimsey, Stuart propose reorganized Clark County government (with video) | June 19
Snohomish County model would work best, officials say
Two Clark County officials behind a "Team ClarkForward" movement revealed their plan today, suggesting a reorganized county government based closely on Snohomish County.
UPDATE: CBO says Senate bill still allows illegal immigration | June 19
WASHINGTON — Illegal immigration into the United States would decrease by only 25 percent under a far-reaching Senate immigration bill, according to an analysis by the Congressional Budget Office that also finds the measure reduces federal deficits by billions.
U.S. House plan offers no money for CRC | June 18
Senate drafting its own version of transportation budget
U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Camas, issued a statement Tuesday reiterating that the Columbia River Crossing project must meet all of its funding and permitting requirements before it is eligible for federal dollars.
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Kimsey, Stuart propose reorganized Clark County government (with video) 1:31 p.m.
Two Clark County officials behind a "Team ClarkForward" movement revealed their plan today, suggesting a reorganized county government based closely on Snohomish County. -
Campaign Trail: Vancouver City Council, Position 1 June 18
Vancouver City Council, Position 1: Otto Guardado is hosting a Hawaiian barbecue from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at 19755 S.E. 37th Way, Camas. The public is welcome. Register by sending an email to electotto@gmail.com. -
Kimsey and Stuart team up with bipartisan 'Team ClarkForward' June 18
Two elected officials from two different parties say they will present one direction for Clark County as it prepares to undertake a home rule charter. -
U.S. House plan offers no money for CRC June 18
U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Camas, issued a statement Tuesday reiterating that the Columbia River Crossing project must meet all of its funding and permitting requirements before it is eligible for federal dollars. -
Clark County budget director latest to depart June 18
Jim Dickman accepts job with Pierce County - more Local Politics
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Palestinians toughen line on Israel talks 10:13 a.m.
RAMALLAH, West Bank — The Palestinian president and his Fatah movement on Wednesday signaled a tough line on talks with Israel, casting new doubt on U.S. efforts to revive long-stalled negotiations. -
Obama renews calls for nuclear reductions 10:08 a.m.
BERLIN — Appealing for a new citizen activism in the free world, President Barack Obama renewed his call Wednesday to reduce U.S. and Russian nuclear stockpiles and to confront climate change, a danger he called "the global threat of our time." -
UPDATE: CBO says Senate bill still allows illegal immigration 10:02 a.m.
WASHINGTON — Illegal immigration into the United States would decrease by only 25 percent under a far-reaching Senate immigration bill, according to an analysis by the Congressional Budget Office that also finds the measure reduces federal deficits by billions. -
Part of congressional delegation asks feds to respect Wash. law on pot 6:00 a.m.
OLYMPIA -- Seven members of Washington's 12-member congressional delegation have asked the U.S. government to respect the state's marijuana legalization effort and provide guidance about the industry's fate. -
EPA report critical of Washington oversight at Hanford June 18
YAKIMA — A new report condemns Washington state for lax oversight at the nation's most contaminated nuclear site, saying state officials failed to adequately inspect the cleanup there. - more Politics on the Wire
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