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U.S. Congressional News

  • Blogs

    October 28, 2009

    Seattle Trick-or-Treat Top Five Totally Jobs Capitol Hill

    Optimus Prime takes issue with your rankings. Prepare to feel his wrath.​Seattle-based real estate site Zillow.com has its eyes on Halloween. So they've come up with a way scientific formula for figuring out the Top Five neighborhoods to score free candy meant for little kids. To come up with ... More >>

  • News

    October 7, 2009

    Peter Jackson Joins Mallahan Campaign

    Elijah Wood and Sean Astin are still in play.

  • Blogs

    August 11, 2009

    What Voters Scream About When They Scream About Health Care Reform

    Krist Novoselic's column runs every Tuesday on the Daily Weekly. Follow him on Twitter @KristNovoselic.​Many Americans have a lousy relationship with their democracy. Like that couple who can't stand each other but stick together, it's gotten to the point of constant screaming. Add in our nati ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 7, 2009

    $1 Billion in the Other White Meat

    Here piggy, piggy. As part of legislative reform, U.S. House members today were required to post the number, types and costs of earmarks they are requesting. Brian Baird's list (which includes a $5 million Seattle-made "Modular Glove System" for U.S. SpecialOp Forces) is tops in local delegation cos ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 19, 2009

    Artemis to Close for a While, Then Scale Back

    Just received a press release from Artemis on Capitol Hill. Owners Oscar Velasco-Schmitz and Boris Gorodnitsky are announcing that they're shutting their doors from February 21 to May 15. The bistro has been busy every night I've ever been there, but apparently the turnover in the kitchen and the ec ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 16, 2009

    Potential Drug Czar Kerlikowske Is, Like, Totally Mellow With the Fine Bud

    If, as is currently being suggested, current Seattle police chief Gil Kerlikowske is designated "Drug Czar" by President Obama, we can expect a lot more Seattle bashing about our city's lax drug laws. Or at least so far as pot is concerned. Sunday's report in The New York Times offers plenty of ammu ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 6, 2009

    Fuzzy Math

    Huntington Apportionment Is Easy!* Most people don't think about the intricacies of elections. Do you ever wonder why your U.S. congressional rep is reelected in a landslide year after year? (See: Jim McDermott.) Or why most people can't even name their state representative? This is often because ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 30, 2008

    Made it Ma! Blagojevich Still On Top of The World

    Just when you thought the holidays were over. Turns out there was still one more present hidden behind an ornament on the political Christmas tree. "Blagojevich Names Roland Burris to Obama's Senate Seat" Talk about the gift that keeps on giving. As the sitting governor of Illino ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 19, 2008

    Washington's Rising Women

    Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, the Republican who represents the eastern third of the state and easily won reelection to a third term, got a special mention in this week's Newsweek from none other than Karl Rove. In his 10-part prescription for the GOP's "Way out of the Wilderness," Rove names McMor ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 2, 2008

    Did McDermott Draft Bailout Amendment at WaMu Theater Last Night?

    Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, the Republican who represents the eastern third of the state and easily won reelection to a third term, got a special mention in this week's Newsweek from none other than Karl Rove. In his 10-part prescription for the GOP's "Way out of the Wilderness," Rove names McMor ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 30, 2008

    Note to Republicans Voting Down the Bailout Scheme: RUN WITH IT!

    Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, the Republican who represents the eastern third of the state and easily won reelection to a third term, got a special mention in this week's Newsweek from none other than Karl Rove. In his 10-part prescription for the GOP's "Way out of the Wilderness," Rove names McMor ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 30, 2008

    I Was Totally Going to Write the Most Awesome Blog Post...

    Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, the Republican who represents the eastern third of the state and easily won reelection to a third term, got a special mention in this week's Newsweek from none other than Karl Rove. In his 10-part prescription for the GOP's "Way out of the Wilderness," Rove names McMor ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 28, 2008

    Critical Mass Has Problems in NYC, Too

    Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, the Republican who represents the eastern third of the state and easily won reelection to a third term, got a special mention in this week's Newsweek from none other than Karl Rove. In his 10-part prescription for the GOP's "Way out of the Wilderness," Rove names McMor ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 1, 2008

    The Answers to Seattle People: Capitol Hill Vs. West Seattle

    Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, the Republican who represents the eastern third of the state and easily won reelection to a third term, got a special mention in this week's Newsweek from none other than Karl Rove. In his 10-part prescription for the GOP's "Way out of the Wilderness," Rove names McMor ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 1, 2008

    Capitol Hill Losing Velocity?

    Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, the Republican who represents the eastern third of the state and easily won reelection to a third term, got a special mention in this week's Newsweek from none other than Karl Rove. In his 10-part prescription for the GOP's "Way out of the Wilderness," Rove names McMor ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 13, 2008

    R.I.P. White Center Annex

    Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, the Republican who represents the eastern third of the state and easily won reelection to a third term, got a special mention in this week's Newsweek from none other than Karl Rove. In his 10-part prescription for the GOP's "Way out of the Wilderness," Rove names McMor ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 27, 2008

    From the Dept. of Odd Couples

    Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, the Republican who represents the eastern third of the state and easily won reelection to a third term, got a special mention in this week's Newsweek from none other than Karl Rove. In his 10-part prescription for the GOP's "Way out of the Wilderness," Rove names McMor ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 30, 2008

    Men's Fashion '08: Women's Jeans & Mustaches

    Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, the Republican who represents the eastern third of the state and easily won reelection to a third term, got a special mention in this week's Newsweek from none other than Karl Rove. In his 10-part prescription for the GOP's "Way out of the Wilderness," Rove names McMor ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 22, 2008

    It's Time for Direct Election of Our President

    Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, the Republican who represents the eastern third of the state and easily won reelection to a third term, got a special mention in this week's Newsweek from none other than Karl Rove. In his 10-part prescription for the GOP's "Way out of the Wilderness," Rove names McMor ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 3, 2007

    Supremes Turn Down McDermott

    Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, the Republican who represents the eastern third of the state and easily won reelection to a third term, got a special mention in this week's Newsweek from none other than Karl Rove. In his 10-part prescription for the GOP's "Way out of the Wilderness," Rove names McMor ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 1, 2007

    An Open Letter from Delridge to Capitol Hill

    Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, the Republican who represents the eastern third of the state and easily won reelection to a third term, got a special mention in this week's Newsweek from none other than Karl Rove. In his 10-part prescription for the GOP's "Way out of the Wilderness," Rove names McMor ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 30, 2007

    Inslee attempts to start the impeachment process of Alberto Gonzales

    Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, the Republican who represents the eastern third of the state and easily won reelection to a third term, got a special mention in this week's Newsweek from none other than Karl Rove. In his 10-part prescription for the GOP's "Way out of the Wilderness," Rove names McMor ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 20, 2007

    One Deep Hole

    Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, the Republican who represents the eastern third of the state and easily won reelection to a third term, got a special mention in this week's Newsweek from none other than Karl Rove. In his 10-part prescription for the GOP's "Way out of the Wilderness," Rove names McMor ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 8, 2007

    Blue Scholars In-Store Signing on Tuesday

    Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, the Republican who represents the eastern third of the state and easily won reelection to a third term, got a special mention in this week's Newsweek from none other than Karl Rove. In his 10-part prescription for the GOP's "Way out of the Wilderness," Rove names McMor ... More >>

  • News

    January 24, 2007

    All the President's Men

    Like the disgraced lobbyist himself, the latest Bush administration official to be fingered in the Abramoff scandal has strong Northwest ties.

  • Blogs

    January 17, 2007

    Georgetown Needs Better Bus Service

    Like the disgraced lobbyist himself, the latest Bush administration official to be fingered in the Abramoff scandal has strong Northwest ties.

  • News

    January 17, 2007

    All the President's Men

    Like the disgraced lobbyist himself, the latest Bush administration official to be fingered in the Abramoff scandal has strong Northwest ties.

  • Blogs

    January 5, 2007

    A Weakened Strongman

    Like the disgraced lobbyist himself, the latest Bush administration official to be fingered in the Abramoff scandal has strong Northwest ties.

  • Blogs

    August 16, 2006

    Immigration Hearings, Round Two

    Like the disgraced lobbyist himself, the latest Bush administration official to be fingered in the Abramoff scandal has strong Northwest ties.

  • Arts

    July 12, 2006

    14/48

    Like the disgraced lobbyist himself, the latest Bush administration official to be fingered in the Abramoff scandal has strong Northwest ties.

  • Blogs

    July 3, 2006

    12th Avenue Goes Gourmet

    Like the disgraced lobbyist himself, the latest Bush administration official to be fingered in the Abramoff scandal has strong Northwest ties.

  • News

    December 14, 2005

    Federal Politics, State Politics, The County

    Like the disgraced lobbyist himself, the latest Bush administration official to be fingered in the Abramoff scandal has strong Northwest ties.

  • News

    November 16, 2005

    Stopping Samuel Alito

    Like the disgraced lobbyist himself, the latest Bush administration official to be fingered in the Abramoff scandal has strong Northwest ties.

  • News

    September 7, 2005

    Borking John Roberts

    Like the disgraced lobbyist himself, the latest Bush administration official to be fingered in the Abramoff scandal has strong Northwest ties.

  • News

    April 6, 2005

    Following the Money

    The Seattle-based Preston Gates Ellis law firm is attracting more attention as the Tom DeLay investigations widen.

  • News

    October 6, 2004

    The Ever-Blue State

    With four weeks left, local Democrats are confident, and they have reason to be.

  • News

    September 22, 2004

    The Immoderate GOP

    With four weeks left, local Democrats are confident, and they have reason to be.

  • News

    September 15, 2004

    Primary Election Results

    Links to official sites for the Sept. 14 vote.

  • News

    September 8, 2004

    Print and Vote

    The condensed guide to our political wisdom.

  • News

    July 28, 2004

    Swingtown, WA

    The Eastside suburb of Issaquah has proven to be a bellwether for presidential, gubernatorial, and senatorial races. And this year, Democrats seem to have the advantage.

  • News

    November 26, 2003

    When Freedom Is Academic

    The postcolonial U.S. Congress wants a say in the curricula of postcolonial studies.

  • News

    June 4, 2003

    The Legislature and Social Services

    The postcolonial U.S. Congress wants a say in the curricula of postcolonial studies.

  • News

    December 18, 2002

    Gorton Answers 9/11 Call

    The former senator says his big-time law practice won't be a conflict: 'I don't have a lot of clients.'

  • News

    June 6, 2001

    News Clips— Photo of the Week

    The former senator says his big-time law practice won't be a conflict: 'I don't have a lot of clients.'

  • News

    January 3, 2001

    Let the games begin!

    Seattle Weekly's Guide to the Rules of the 2001 State Legislature.

  • News

    May 17, 2000

    Diving for dollars in Mukilteo

    Washington's second Congressional district, a national bellwether, is set for another bruising and big-money political battle.

  • Diversions

    May 17, 2000

    Does Capitol Hill have the bomb?

    Washington's second Congressional district, a national bellwether, is set for another bruising and big-money political battle.

  • News

    January 20, 1999

    Click Here for Revenge!

    Pissed off about impeachment? Channel your anger over the Internet and throw the bums out.

  • News

    November 25, 1998

    Civil rights

    Cop sues city

  • News

    November 11, 1998

    The Dunn Run

    Jennifer Dunn rises from her party's ashes.

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