News Clips— Credit/Debit
Published 7:00 am Monday, October 9, 2006
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| U.S. Rep. Jim McDermott is celebrating after a court ruling derailed a colleague’s lawsuit over his alleged leaking of an illegally taped cell phone conversation. Expect Sunny Jim to wiretap at will from now on. | The Ten Commandments will remain on a monument at Everett Police headquarters, despite a ruling banning a similar display in Indiana. City officials say they’ve not only memorized the Commandments, they’ve put three or four of them into practice. |
| Airline passengers may get more choices under a new federal plan to get 30 percent more planes in the air. Note to commercial pilots: Remember to leave six plane-lengths between jetliners at all times. | State legislators beware—a proposed initiative would force officeholders to take the same standardized test required for graduation from high school. The Olympia caucuses are offering a crash course on how to spell “potato.” |
| University of Washington students may avoid having their final exam essays graded due to a strike by teaching assistants. The concept of having faculty members do their own work was considered but was shelved as unrealistic. | In a blow to White Center‘s neighborhood identity, their Chubby & Tubby discount store has been relocated to a Renton strip mall. Where’s that landmarks law when you need it? |
