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Tuesday, February 9, 2010 - Page updated at 05:30 p.m.
Civil Disagreement: Restitution for Black Farmers?
NEW - 2/08, 05:11 PM
The farmers have a case for restitution—at least, from what I read I the judge’s ruling in Pigford v. Glickstein, (U.S. District Court, D.C., 1999).
NEW - 04:23 PM
Lawmakers freeze bonuses and salary increases
The Legislature has voted to suspend bonuses and awards until 2011. Lawmakers want a freeze on such pay until the growth and expense of government in senior management levels is reviewed.
Congress should say no to Comcast/NBC merger NEW - 04:23 PM
Lake Tapps, for cities, fish and recreation
Gates Foundation makes bold investment in childhood vaccines
First United Methodist Church opens the doors to its new home
Judge tells Seattle School Board: Do the math
NEW - 04:23 PM
Court ruling should spur action on education funding | Lynne Varner / Times editorial columnist
A King County Superior Court ruling that state lawmakers are not living up to their constitutional duty to amply provide for public education ought to spur action and tough decisions.
Give law enforcement more leeway to prosecute users of child pornography | Guest columnist NEW - 04:23 PM
Obama's White House keeps its cool in turbulent times | David Brooks / Syndicated columnist
Washington has benefited from a century of Scouting | Guest columnist
Those at the bottom feel the brunt of nation's economic pain | Bob Herbert / Syndicated columnist
Rep. Jay Inslee on health reform: 'Finish the kitchen' | E.J. Dionne / Syndicated columnist
As the Senate goes (unfortunately), so goes America | Paul Krugman / Syndicated Columnist
Tobacco ban in Seattle parks affirms citizen right to breathe smoke-free air | Guest columnist
Cities like Seattle look abroad for prosperity at home | Neal Peirce / Syndicated columnist
DSHS strives for continued improvement in Washington's long-term care system | Guest columnist
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The Washington Legislature is grappling with how to fill a $2.6 budget hole -- spending cuts, tax increases or a combination. Here state and community leaders and other citizens weigh in.
- Editorial | State legislators should resist urge to raise taxes
- Senate Majority Leader Lisa Brown | Legislature must find new revenue to protect basic values
- Editorial | Legislature should retain I-960's tax-raising threshold
- Joni Balter | Washington state's budget needs a haircut — a buzz cut or just a trim?
- Letters to the Editor | Legislature already runs into a budget hurdle
- Washington Research Council | Time to stop Washington's gambling ways
- Washington Roundtable | Avoid California's failure and focus on job creation
- Federation of State Employees | Legislature should consider eliminating some tax exemptions
- Children's Alliance | Washington lawmakers should not skimp on kids
- Guest columnist | Washington needs more revenue: Add a penny to the state sales tax
- Washington Policy Center | Budget solutions will require tough decisions and real reforms
- Editorial | State spending must match the revenues at hand
- Republican leaders | Find budget solutions that protect Washington's values
- Northwest Voices | Letters to the Editor | State budget woes
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