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The congressional delegations from Idaho and Washington have joined forces in their efforts to have a major federal research facility moved to Moscow.

On Tuesday, the Pullman City Council voted unanimously in favor of purchasing five low-floor diesel-powered buses from the Gillig Corporation.

Cathy McMorris Rodgers, left, and U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell talk Thursday outside the Shriners Hospital for Children in Spokane.

Politicians and local business persons are gathering Thursday morning in an effort to convince the Shiners to keep their Spokane hospital open.

Two Washington congressmen played key roles on Friday, as the House of Representatives by a seven-vote margin approved a sweeping bill to cut greenhouse gas emissions and encourage new energy sources.

As the House of Representatives readies for a close vote, Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Wash., has come off the fence and announced support for sweeping legislation to lower greenhouse gas emissions and promote new energy sources.

At a press conference urging Congress and President Barack Obama not to revise the bill that would allow federal funds to be used for abortions in the District of Columbia are, from left, Rep.

WASHINGTON In the wake of the National Association of Chain Drug Storesa first inaugural RxIMPACT Day on Capitol Hill, Rep.

Republicans have tapped Minnesota Rep. John Kline to serve as the top GOP lawmaker on the House Committee on Education and Labor, elevating the former Marine right as the panel takes up a much-anticipated health care bill.

Rep. John Kline appears to be in a good position heading into todaya s vote to fill the GOPa s top spot on the House Education and Labor Committee, according to CongressDaily.

Ryan Crocker, former ambassador to Iraq, stands in front of the Spokane Valley home he is renting.

It was a day to honor those who have served their country and a time to let veterans know that their country is here to help.

Officials in the Obama administration are moving quickly to develop the investment infrastructure behind the president's proposal for mandatory automatic enrollment in individual retirement accounts, which could be supported by the creation of Treasury-issued retirement bonds.

Today the Susan B. Anthony List Education Fund ) launched its first project, the Young Leaders Board, a new outreach effort to engage young people in the pro-life movement.

Once again, our way of life in the Northwest is being threatened. Today the threat isn't from a politician or Wall Street financier.

Chrysler dealers: Link between political donations and closures? Thursday, May 28, 2009, 12:55pm PDT Modified: Thursday, May 28, 2009, 1:56pm Some of you may have heard the conservative blogosphere buzz saying that the Obama administration is targeting for closure Chrysler dealers who gave to Republicans.

More than 400 veterans, active military and families honored veterans during the groundbreaking of the Eastern Washington State Veterans Cemetery on Monday On a day reserved for paying tribute to fallen service members, hundreds of veterans and their family members, active service members and dignitaries turned out to break ground Monday on land ...

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips has added Chris Brown to its ranks and Paul McHale is off on another security venture.

Takes effect nine months after enactment, except for requirement of notice before interest rates are increased, which goes into effect in 90 days.

State Rep. Jaime Herrera says she is getting married. Herrera, R-Ridgefield, announced her engagement to Daniel Beutler in a Wednesday news release.