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Published on 00:15 GMT

As election nears, Washington officials brace voting systems against computer hacking

After Russia's hacking attempts in the 2016 elections, Washington state officials teamed up with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and National Guard to prevent voting disruptions. By Seattle Times staff reporter As counties mail out ballots …

Source: Seattle Times
Published on Oct 16, 2018

Washington Congressional Candidates Claim Record-Breaking Fundraising Numbers

(L-R) Lisa Brown, Carolyn Long, and Kim Schrier are raking in the cash. Courtesy of the Campaigns Hoooooooooooooooooolllllyyyyyyyyy shit we've got some Congressional races here in Washington state. The candidates filed their October numbers with the …

Source: Stranger
Published on Oct 16, 2018

Eight Washington agencies to begin buying solar and wind power next year

Eight Washington state agencies will begin buying some of their electricity from wind or solar projects built in Washington state in the next several years. Gov. Jay Inslee said Tuesday that the move will reduce greenhouse gas emissions while saving …

Source: KAYU
Published on Oct 16, 2018

Washington agencies to buy more wind, solar power

Updated 2:06 pm PDT, Tuesday, October 16, 2018 OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Eight Washington state agencies will begin buying some of its electricity from wind or solar projects built in Washington state in the next several years. Gov. Jay Inslee said Tuesday …

Source: Seatlle Post-Intelligencer
Published on Oct 16, 2018

57-cent gas hike? How Washington’s carbon fee plan could affect a key House race

Fighting to keep a key House seat in the Republican column, Washington state’s Dino Rossi is trying to tar his Democratic opponent Kim Schrier as a supporter of steep gasoline taxes, partly because she backs a carbon fee proposal on the state’s November …

Source: The Herald
Published on Oct 16, 2018

Washington’s Democratic congressional candidates overwhelm Republicans in recent fundraising

Democratic Congressional candidates Kim Schrier, Lisa Brown and Carolyn Long each doubled or tripled the fundraising hauls of their Republican rivals, according to new Federal Election Commission filings this week for July 19-Sept. 30. By Seattle Times …

Source: Seattle Times
Published on Oct 16, 2018

As Washington state health insurance premiums soar, candidates point fingers

Health insurance costs in Washington state are about to soar for people who are covered under the Affordable Care Act, sparking bitter pre-election campaign fights around the state over who’s to blame. After two years of big price jumps, people in most …

Source: Herald
Published on Oct 16, 2018

Washington to decide on first-of-its-kind U.S. carbon fee

Whatever you do, don't call it a tax. Voters in Washington state will go to the polls Nov. 6 to decide whether or not they want to impose a first-of-its-kind "fee" on carbon emissions. Ballot initiative 1631 marks the second time the state …

Source: Chillicothe Times Bulletin
Published on Oct 16, 2018

Washington governor blasts plan to export coal, gas from military bases

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee (D) on Monday slammed President Trump's proposal to use military bases to export coal from the West Coast to Asia, saying in a statement that the idea is "reckless.""This reckless, harebr...

Source: Hill
Published on Oct 16, 2018

Dome at Washington Capitol gets fresh look

OLYMPIA — The sandstone dome on the Capitol is once again the color of beach sand as the first phase of a $3.4 million cleaning and restoration project of the iconic building nears completion. For more than two weeks, workers in harnesses and on …

Source: Columbian.com
Published on Oct 16, 2018

Pierce Transit rolls our electric buses, offers free rides Oct. 17 to celebrate

On Wednesday, Oct. 17 Pierce Transit will introduce the South Sound community to the area’s first all-electric buses. The three new vehicles, obtained with a $2.55 million federal “Low or No Emissions” grant, will run first on Pierce Transit routes 11 and …

Source: Suburban Times
Published on Oct 15, 2018

The Times recommends: Maria Cantwell for U.S. Senate | Editorial

U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell has shown an ability to collaborate across party lines on key issues, while also standing up when necessary to defend the interests of Washingtonians. Voters should re-elect her. Senator Maria Cantwell has proved she will work …

Source: The Seattle Times
Published on Oct 16, 2018

Will Washington’s 5th Congressional District be part of blue tsunami?

Washington state's 5th Congressional District is among six key races to watch to gauge control of the U.S. House of Representatives, writes Albert R. Hunt. Republican incumbent Rep. Cathy McMorris-Rodgers is challenged by former state Senate Majority …

Source: The Seattle Times
Published on Oct 16, 2018

‘A giant in Washington history’: Paul Allen, co-founder of Microsoft and owner of Seahawks, dead at 65

Please enable Javascript to watch this video SEATTLE – Paul Allen, one of the most influential businessmen and philanthropists in Seattle history, died Monday at the age of 65. Allen was the co-founder of Microsoft along with Bill Gates, as well as the …

Source: KCPQ
Published on Oct 16, 2018

Washington governor slams plan to use West Coast military bases to ship coal, natural gas

Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee called a Trump administration proposal to use West Coast military bases and federal properties to ship coal and natural gas to Asia “reckless” and “harebrained.” Rep. Liz Cheney, a Wyoming Republican, confirmed to CNN that …

Source: KBZK Bozeman News
Published on 07:33 GMT

Candidates spending big on negative ads in Washington's 5th District U.S. House race

The candidates have spent their money on a slew of negative ads leading to the Nov. 6 election. SPOKANE — The latest campaign finance report in the race for eastern Washington’s U.S. House seat showed that Republican U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers and …

Source: The Seattle Times
Published on Oct 15, 2018

Tax on carbon emissions could soon be a reality in Washington state

Voters in Washington state will go to the polls Nov 6 to decide whether or not they want to impose a first-of-its-kind “fee” on carbon emissions. Ballot initiative 1631 marks the second time the state will vote to put a cost on emissions. A prior effort, …

Source: business-standard
Published on Oct 12, 2018

Podcast: Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler faces political fight of her career vs. Carolyn Long

Reporter Hal Bernton breaks down the suddenly competitive congressional race in southwest Washington's 3rd District, where health care is a personal subject for both candidates. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler has taken some pains to distance herself from …

Source: The Seattle Times
Published on Oct 16, 2018

FDA allows food makers to fortify corn masa to halt birth defects, but few do

From 2010 to 2016, in Central Washington, cases of anencephaly — in which babies are born missing part of the brain and skull — were detected at a rate far higher than the national average. Folic acid can help prevent the devastating birth defect. Two …

Source: Seattle Times

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Published on May 22, 2018 - 19:03 GMT

Your Regular News Depressing These Days? Here's A Welcome Alternative

By Joe Rothstein More than one person has said to me in recent weeks that they’ve stopped watching TV news and reading the news sections of their daily papers. “Too depressing,” is the usual comment. I won’t bother to list the depressing topics …

Source: Op/Ed
Published on October 17, 2018 - 08:07 GMT

#RethinkSchool: From Language Skills to STEM to Industrial Training, Preparing AAPI Students for the Next Step

I remember the excitement of going back to school after the long, hot summers in Texas where I grew up. Preparing for the first day back to school meant getting the book bag ready with new school supplies, selecting an outfit and thinking about all the …

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Published on October 16, 2018 - 00:00 GMT

Kenya, Karma, Kinship, King, Kennedy and Obama

Anthony "Amp" Elmore travels to Kenya to promote Kenya as the world's designation whereas African/Americans and American note as the "Returning Point to Africa" MEMPHIS, TN, US, October 16, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

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Published on October 16, 2018 - 10:31 GMT

ChiXi Consultants – US Trade Deficit Widest Since 2012

The U.S. government closed the 2018 fiscal year $779 billion in the red. MANHATTAN, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The U.S. government closed the 2018 fiscal year $779 billion in the red, its highest deficit …

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Published on October 16, 2018 - 10:26 GMT

Cindy Ashton’s “Innovation Uncorked” Launches North American Tour; Premieres January 2019 on e360TV

Coming to Toronto, Las Vegas, New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Phoenix & San Diego Teaches Entrepreneurs, CEO’s and Executives Disruptive Business Training NEW YORK, NY, USA, October 16, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cindy Ashton, CEO of …

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Published on October 10, 2018 - 12:35 GMT

PyroGenesis Announces U.S. Congress Support for the Purchase of Two Aircraft Carriers

MONTREAL, Oct. 10, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PyroGenesis Canada Inc. (http://pyrogenesis.com) (TSX-V: PYR), a TSX Venture 50® high-tech company, (the "Company", the “Corporation” or "PyroGenesis") a Company that designs, …

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Published on October 15, 2018 - 23:20 GMT

CCHR: Veterans Get Damaging Mental Health Deal— Suicides increase & VA spends $1M on unsafe electroshock devices

CCHR is calling for an investigation into ECT following a report that suicide rates of veterans aged 18 to 34 jumped more than 10 percent between 2015 and 2016. CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The …

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Published on October 11, 2018 - 08:16 GMT

Trump Administration Seeks to Stifle Protests Near White House and on National Mall

President Trump has a record of attacking the rights of protesters, from suggesting that protest be illegal to praising dictators who crush any kind of dissent. Now, the Trump administration proposes to dramatically limit the right to demonstrate near the …

Distribution channels: Religion
Published on October 11, 2018 - 07:56 GMT

Trump Administration Seeks to Stifle Protests Near White House and on National Mall

President Trump has a record of attacking the rights of protesters, from suggesting that protest be illegal to praising dictators who crush any kind of dissent. Now, the Trump administration proposes to dramatically limit the right to demonstrate near the …

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Published on October 16, 2018 - 23:19 GMT

Citizens Commission on Human Rights Shifts the Paradigm in Mental Health Rights

Citizens not only have a right to treatment of their choice. The right to refuse involuntary treatment is as important. WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Citizens were presented with a …

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Published on October 16, 2018 - 10:31 GMT

ChiXi Consultants – US Trade Deficit Widest Since 2012

The U.S. government closed the 2018 fiscal year $779 billion in the red. MANHATTAN, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The U.S. government closed the 2018 fiscal year $779 billion in the red, its highest deficit …

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Published on October 16, 2018 - 10:20 GMT

Gov. Cuomo & AG Underwood refuse to move convicted sex offenders out of group homes

Gov. Cuomo and Attorney General Underwood are endangering the welfare of incompetent people by moving convicted sex offenders from prisons into group homes ALBANY, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As an advocate …

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Published on October 15, 2018 - 23:20 GMT

CCHR: Veterans Get Damaging Mental Health Deal— Suicides increase & VA spends $1M on unsafe electroshock devices

CCHR is calling for an investigation into ECT following a report that suicide rates of veterans aged 18 to 34 jumped more than 10 percent between 2015 and 2016. CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The …

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Published on October 15, 2018 - 10:30 GMT

NY State Justice Center protecting sexual predators, not people with special needs

Bogus Justice Center uses the same strategy as the Catholic Church to protect sexual predators, internal reporting of sex crimes and bypassing of local police ALBANY, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Jonathan …

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Published on October 14, 2018 - 12:22 GMT

Gov. Andrew Cuomo is secretly moving convicted sex offenders from prisons into group homes

Similar to the Catholic Church almost all sexual assaults are covered-up internally ALBANY, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, October 14, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Governor Andrew Cuomo has been illegally placing convicted sex offenders and felons into …

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Published on October 12, 2018 - 19:20 GMT

An Auto Accident Lawyer Can Help Catch Insurance Company Tricks

If you have been involved in an auto accident, leading to subsequent injuries and losses, filing a claim is the first thing you should do. JENKINTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA, UNITED STATES, October 12, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- + At Saffren …

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Published on October 12, 2018 - 11:44 GMT

Cuomo placing convicted sex offenders into group homes, refuses to install cameras & bypasses 911 call systems

The Cuomo administrations is covering-up massive numbers of reported sexual assaults and rapes of people with disabilities ALBANY, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, October 12, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Jonathan Carey Foundation has been uncovering …

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Published on October 12, 2018 - 11:45 GMT

South Florida Immigration Attorney Magdalena Cuprys introduces “Fresh Start” Flexible Billing Plans for New Clients

Flexible payment plans for legal services are a growing trend, immigration lawyer Magdalena Cuprys notes Cuprys & Associates (N/A:N/A) CLEWISTON, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, October 12, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Many people who need …

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Published on October 11, 2018 - 18:53 GMT

The Most Common Types of Property Damage

JENKINTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA, UNITED STATES, October 11, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- + At Saffren and Weinberg, Marc Alan Weinberg, Attorney and Kenneth Scott Saffren, Attorney are partners. The firm’s tagline is “The People’s Voice In Court.” …

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Published on October 11, 2018 - 09:26 GMT

National Diaper Bank Network Launches “Diapers for Babies” Hurricane Fund

Disposable diapers are among the first items families with young children need when displaced by a major disaster such as Hurricane Michael. NEW HAVEN, CT, USA, October 11, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Diaper Bank Network (NDBN) has …

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Published on October 10, 2018 - 17:26 GMT

CAFTA Arbitrators Abandoned the Rule of Law, Facts and Evidence

It’s a fundamental principle in the Law, no one can be prosecuted for doing something that 's not prohibited by Law. A principle the arbitrators totally ignored CHICAGO, ILLINOIS , UNITED STATES, October 10, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A …

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Published on October 10, 2018 - 17:05 GMT

How to File For a Property Damage Claim After a Car Accident

When you are in a car accident, it often results in property damage. Follow these steps to file a property damage claim properly. JENKINTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA, UNITED STATES, October 10, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- + At Saffren and Weinberg …

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Published on October 10, 2018 - 16:22 GMT

Congressman Rooney to Visit Inaugural FVI Young Entrepreneur Fair

Inaugural Event to Celebrate the Freedom & Virtue Institute’s Self Reliance Clubs at FleaMasters on October 20, 2018 FORT MYERS, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, October 10, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Founder and Executive Director Ismael Hernandez …

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Published on October 10, 2018 - 10:53 GMT

NY Gov. Cuomo protecting sexual predators & rapists

Gov. Cuomo is using the same strategy the Catholic Church has used to protect sexual predators, the internal reporting of sex crimes and bypassing local police ALBANY, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, October 10, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Jonathan …

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Published on October 9, 2018 - 19:21 GMT

AMCD Endorses Dr. Walid Phares for UN Ambassador

WASHINGTON, DC, USA, October 9, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Mideast Coalition for Democracy fully endorses Dr. Walid Phares to become the new US Ambassador to the UN. Professor Walid Phares served as a Foreign Policy Advisor to …

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Published on October 9, 2018 - 16:48 GMT

Top 5 Qualities to Look for in a Workers' Compensation Lawyer

Finding a workers' compensation lawyer who will fight for the compensation you deserve isn't always easy. Look for the qualities below during your search. JENKINTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- + …

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Published on October 9, 2018 - 16:00 GMT

Thousands Practice Law Without Passing the Bar

NORTH DIGHTON, MA, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In this country there are thousands of people that practice law without licenses. They do not work in offices or have paying clients. They are a new breed called Jailhouse …

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Published on October 9, 2018 - 10:00 GMT

Center for Cyber Safety and Education Names Engility Partner of the Year for Serving Veterans and Cybersecurity

The Center chose Engility for its commitment to creating career opportunities for veterans in the high-demand field of cybersecurity (ISC)2® SECURITY CONGRESS, NEW ORLEANS, LA, USA, October 9, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Center for Cyber …

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Published on October 8, 2018 - 23:47 GMT

Noted Immigration Attorney Magdalena Cuprys announces the expansion of the Firm’s Business Immigration Practice

The expanded Business Immigration Services include: E-1 Visas for “Treaty Traders”; E-2 Visas for “Treaty Investors,” as well as the Immigrant Investor Program. Cuprys & Associates (N/A:N/A) MIAMI, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, October 8, 2018 …

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Mauritius – International Conference on Research in Social Science & Humanities (ICRSSH), 14-15 Dec 2018

Date: 14-Dec-18 to 15-Dec-18

Location: Port Louis / Mauritius

Conference Name: Mauritius – International Conference on Research in Social Science & Humanities (ICRSSH), 14-15 Dec 2018 Conference Dates: 14-15 December 2018 Conference Venue: Voilà Bagatelle Hotel, Mauritius Deadline for Abstract/Paper Submissions: 13 December 2018 Contact E-Mail ID: sshra@eurasiaresearch.org Organising Scholarly Association: Social Science & Humanities Research Association (SSHRA) SSHRA President: Associate Prof. Marek Matejun, Department of Management, Faculty of Organization and Management, Lodz University of Technology, Poland Conference Language: English Conference Themes: Social Sciences & Humanities Local Coordinator: Hoshila Ramnial; Phone: (+230) 59167594 (Vernacular Session, e.g., European Languages, Persian, Bahasa, ...

2nd Dubai – International Conference on Research in Social Science & Humanities (ICRSSH), 23-24 Dec 2018

Date: 23-Dec-18 to 24-Dec-18

Location: Dubai / United Arab Emirates

Conference Name: 2nd Dubai – International Conference on Research in Social Science & Humanities (ICRSSH), 23-24 Dec 2018 Registration: https://eurasiaresearch.org/conference/dubai-icrssh-23-24-dec-2018~registration-and-payment Conference Dates: 23 December – 24 December, 2018 Conference Venue: Flora Grand Hotel, Near Al Rigga Metro Station, Deira, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Deadline for Abstract/Paper Submissions: 22 December, 2018 Contact E-Mail ID: sshra@eurasiaresearch.org Organising Scholarly Association: Social Science & Humanities Research Association (SSHRA) SSHRA President: Associate Prof. Marek Matejun, Department of Management, Faculty of Organization and Management, Lodz University of Technology, Poland Conference Language: English ...

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