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Tuesday, February 9, 2010 - Page updated at 12:07 p.m.

Politics Northwest

Seattle Times political reporters provide the latest news and analysis on Seattle's new mayor, King County's new executive, the state legislative battles in Olympia, and our congressional delegation's work in Washington, D.C.

Latest from the blog:   High-speed rail: spend $50 billion? NEW - 2/09, 12:31 PM

UPDATE - 12:07 PM

Obama meets with GOP, says can spur job growth

Appealing for bipartisanship in a town where it's hard to find, President Barack Obama sat down with Democrats and Republicans Tuesday to spur cooperation on job creation, deficit reduction and health care overhaul. He promised to do his part - but warned he would take Republicans to task if they don't do the same.

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Saturday, February 6

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Results of the general election, November 3, 2009

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