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    Articles by George Howland Jr.
    Peter Steinbrueck: Who's watching the taxpayers' pocketbook?
    The Billion-Dollar Neighborhood
    By George Howland Jr. • October 9, 2006 12:00 am

    The mayor wants the public to pay for more than just infrastructure improvements in South Lake Union, and a ‘public-interest’ coalition is giving him cover. By George Howland Jr.

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    Rachel Flotard, middle, plays for Ruby Heathman (daughter of the Supersuckers' Ron Heathman) and Quattro (son of Eddie Spaghetti).
    Family Therapy
    By George Howland Jr. • October 9, 2006 12:00 am

    EMP’s Family Concert Series gives a new meaning to all-ages shows.

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    A chameleon candidate?
    A chameleon candidate?
    By George Howland Jr. • October 9, 2006 12:00 am

    Judy Nicastro’s bid for Seattle City Council brings together polar opposites.

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    Charles W. Johnson and Pamela Loginsky.
    A Supreme Contest
    By George Howland Jr. • October 9, 2006 12:00 am

    Prosecutor Pamela Loginsky challenges Supreme Court Justice Charles Johnson.

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    Dino Rossi (right) listens to Slade Gorton do his bidding at a GOP news conference.
    The Monkey Wrench Trial
    By George Howland Jr. • October 9, 2006 12:00 am

    Dino Rossi’s challenge of the 2004 election is on shaky legal ground. But if he prevails, watch litigation become an option in close races everywhere.

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    News Clips— As seen on TV
    News Clips— As seen on TV
    By George Howland Jr. • October 9, 2006 12:00 am

    THE AIR WAR has begun. City Attorney Mark Sidran, who is trailing badly in the polls, is the first mayoral…

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    Licata: feeling fine.
    News Clips— How’s Nick?
    By George Howland Jr. • October 9, 2006 12:00 am

    HEART TROUBLE has put Seattle City Council member Nick Licata, a progressive stalwart, in the hospital twice since Dec. 1….

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    From left, Luke Esser, Bill Finkbeiner, Dino Rossi, and Rob McKenna.
    The Four Musketeers
    By George Howland Jr. • October 9, 2006 12:00 am

    Ideology and demeanor distinguish a new generation of Republican leaders

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    Campaign cocktail
    Campaign cocktail
    By George Howland Jr. • October 9, 2006 12:00 am

    A stiff shot for the voting public.

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    Christopher Cain doesn't believe a felony and tax problems should disqualify him from being a public servant.
    The mark of Cain
    By George Howland Jr. • October 9, 2006 12:00 am

    Port Commission candidate may have broken the law by seeking office.

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    Memo: On Courting and Gay Marriage
    Memo: On Courting and Gay Marriage
    By George Howland Jr. • October 9, 2006 12:00 am

    Some advice for the Washington Supreme Court as it weighs the Defense of Marriage Act and balances political expediency with legal principles.

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    Andy Stephenson in March 2004.
    A Fight to the End
    By George Howland Jr. • October 9, 2006 12:00 am

    Voting-rights activist Andy Stephenson, 43, dies.

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    State Attorney General and gubernatorial hopeful Christine Gregoire.
    The Politics of Gay Marriage
    By George Howland Jr. • October 9, 2006 12:00 am

    Despite a historic ruling, the candidates for governor aren’t likely to make same-sex unions a campaign issue— unless they have to.

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    Eleven's Heaven
    Eleven’s Heaven
    By George Howland Jr. • October 9, 2006 12:00 am

    Eleventh District candidates say you are what you do.

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    Union Doer
    Union Doer
    By George Howland Jr. • October 9, 2006 12:00 am

    The Labor Council’s new head plans to rebuild the county’s big political machine.

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    Dino Rossi: $1 million gets to know you.
    Dino Buys Big Time
    By George Howland Jr. • October 9, 2006 12:00 am

    The GOP gubernatorial candidate plans a primary advertising blitz—despite virtually no opposition.

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    Rent race
    Rent race
    By George Howland Jr. • October 9, 2006 12:00 am

    City Council candidate Judy Nicastro and the battle for tenant power.

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    The trolley that would connect the South Lake Union neighborhood with Westlake Mall downtown, as envisioned rolling down Fairview Avenue North.
    Vulcan’s Inside Track
    By George Howland Jr. • October 9, 2006 12:00 am

    The mayor’s office has given Paul Allen’s company early looks at financial and other information related to the South Lake Union streetcar line—ahead of other affected property owners.

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    The price of opera
    The price of opera
    By George Howland Jr. • October 9, 2006 7:00 am

    Private philanthropists might solve the new opera house’s budget shortfall, but no one will ask them.

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    Who will pay for the new $127.78 million opera house?
    The price of opera
    By George Howland Jr. • October 9, 2006 12:00 am

    Private philanthropists might solve the new opera house’s budget shortfall, but no one will ask them.

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