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Election 2008

How state spending rose $8 billion under Gregoire

Since Christine Gregoire was elected governor, state spending has increased $8 billion — a 31 percent increase in the two-year general-fund budget. Gregoire says the state is investing in what matters most: education, health care, public safety. Her Republican challenger, Dino Rossi, says she's spent more than we can afford.

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Obama breakfasts with troops in Kabul | Election 2008

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Friday, July 18

Al Gore makes push to end nation's fossil-fuel addiction | Close-up

Michelle Obama brings change message to Seattle fundraiser | Election 2008

Obama campaign raises $52M in June | Election 2008

Cops return medical-marijuana files taken in raid — but not the pot

Sound Transit light-rail proposal may make fall ballot

King County may have to shut some public-health clinics

USDA, wildlife group must compromise in grazing case, Judge orders

FDA declares it's OK to eat tomatoes again

State Supreme Court narrows probable-cause grounds in pot case

U.S. could return diplomats to Iran

Army shoots live pigs for medical drill

Thursday, July 17

Bush claims privilege to withhold CIA leak records

Environmentalists sue EPA for cleaner water rules

Gore: Carbon-free electricity in 10 years doable

Judge clears way for first Guantanamo Bay trial

Witness tells how US taxes evaded abroad

Bush hails spirit, compassion of former spokesman

DC residents start applying for gun permits

Respectful reception for McCain at NAACP | Campaign Notebook

Senate OKs bill to triple anti-AIDS funding | Capital Watch

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Election 2008 resources

Local:

Candidate profile: Dave Reichert

Candidate profile: Darcy Burner

Candidate profile: Christine Gregoire

Candidate profile: Dino Rossi

National:

Democratic candidates at a glance (PDF)

Republican candidates at a glance (PDF)

Important dates in the race (PDF)

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Rossi on KING 5's Up Front (7/18, 04:04 PM)

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