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Our dear commonwealth certainly prides itself in the way it does politics. We've long heard about The Virginia Way, not to mention the General Assembly's distinction among New World democratic bodies.
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Tom Brady, Belichick Will Keep Josh Gordon Out of Trouble, Says Sen. Elizabeth Warren
The biggest Patriots fan on the Hill is straight-up PUMPED for Josh Gordon in Foxborough ... and tells TMZ Sports having We spoke with Senator Elizabeth Warren about the Pats' newest addition ... and to say she's stoked would be an understatement, even though some fans are cautious with all his off-field issues. But, Sen. Warren ain't sweatin' it one bit ... saying having TB12 and coach in a players' corner has worked wonders for players in the past ... and Gordon won't be any different.
U.S. says it lost track of 1,488 migrant children
Immigrant children walk in a line outside the Homestead Temporary Shelter for Unaccompanied Children on June 20 in Homestead, Fla. Associated Press files Twice in less than a year, the federal government has lost track of nearly 1,500 migrant children after placing them in the homes of sponsors across the country, federal officials have acknowledged.
Pullman airport nets $7 million federal grant for runway expansion – Wed, 19 Sep 2018 PST
The Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport, seen here in 2017, is undergoing a $140 million renovation. Work to expand the Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport continues, most recently with a $7 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to help build a longer, wider runway.
Trumpa s tariffs could sow trouble for GOP in farm districts
In the aptly named Harvester Restaurant, wheat farmer Roy Dube makes clear he's no fan of President Donald Trump's trade policy. "We get him elected into office and he pulls us out of trade agreements," Dube said last week as local farmers gathered to hear Democratic House candidate Lisa Brown.
Claire McCaskill says she’s voting ‘no’ on Brett Kavanaugh
Sen. Claire McCaskill had said she found the allegations against Brett Kavanaugh were disturbing but would "set them aside" when deciding her vote. Claire McCaskill says she's voting 'no' on Brett Kavanaugh Sen. Claire McCaskill had said she found the allegations against Brett Kavanaugh were disturbing but would "set them aside" when deciding her vote.
Trump says – hard to imagine’ Kavanaugh assaulted woman
President Donald Trump on Wednesday bluntly questioned the allegation that Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh sexually assaulted a fellow high school student over 30 years ago, and Republicans warned the accuser the window was closing to tell her story before a confirmation vote. Trump's skepticism, the most explicit challenge top Republicans have so far mounted to Christine Blasey Ford's credibility, came as GOP Senate leaders tried to firm up support for Kavanaugh.
President Trump’s approval falls in new Minnesota Poll
President Donald Trump's popularity is on the decline in Minnesota, according to a new Star Tribune/MPR News Minnesota Poll that shows a majority of likely voters disapprove of his job performance. Statewide, 56 percent disapprove of Trump, while 39 percent approve.
Edmonds CC trains grads to work in aerospace in 12 weeks
From left, WATR Center Executive Director Larry Cluphf leads a tour of Edmonds CC's aerospace training facility for Rep. Rick Larsen and Edmonds CC President Dr. Amit Singh. The aerospace industry is thriving in Snohomish County, with more than 200 aerospace manufacturers and suppliers who employ about 80,000 workers.
Feinstein’s opponent seizes on her role in Kavanaugh fight
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, a Republican from Kentucky, and Kevin de Leon , a Democrat in the California state Senate , rarely have much in common. But they're united in their condemnation this week of Sen. Dianne Feinstein .
GOP frets about prospects for picking up Indiana Senate seat
In this Sept. 3, 2018, file photo, Sen. Joe Donnelly, D-Ind., talks to guests at the Labor Day Awards Banquet at Idle Creek Banquet Center in Terre Haute, Ind.
Feeling your pain: Presidents tread tricky disaster politics
In this Oct. 3, 2017 file photo, President Donald Trump tosses paper towels into a crowd at Calvary Chapel in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico.
Ford wants her Kavanaugh claim investigated before hearing
President Donald Trump defended his Supreme Court nominee in the face of allegations of sexual misconduct, calling him "an outstanding intellect."
Feinstein’s re-election opponent criticizes her over letter
President Donald Trump says it's "terrible" that Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California didn't raise allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh sooner but says he's "totally supporting" his nominee.
Music modernization bill clears another hurdle in Congress
The way music is licensed and songwriters are compensated for the digital age will be undergoing big changes under a bill making its way through Congress. The Senate cleared a bill late Tuesday that creates a new independent entity that will license songs to companies that play music online.
In Iowa, McAuliffe says hea s not ruling out 2020 campaign new
Former Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe said in Iowa Tuesday he's not ruling out a 2020 Democratic campaign for president, as he took his national campaign to promote Democratic candidates for governor to the early presidential testing ground. And while he said a decision remains months away, the former Democratic National Committee chairman touted his term as governor as a model for his party nationally.
Senators: Natural gas pressure was 12 times normal level before Massachusetts explosions
Senators are demanding answers about what warnings Columbia Gas had of blasts that destroyed as many as 80 homes in and around Lawrence, Mass. Senators: Natural gas pressure was 12 times normal level before Massachusetts explosions Senators are demanding answers about what warnings Columbia Gas had of blasts that destroyed as many as 80 homes in and around Lawrence, Mass.
Donald Trump Jr. to campaign for Rosendale in Bozeman
U.S. Senate candidate Matt Rosendale's campaign says President Donald Trump's eldest son will campaign for the Montana Republican next week in Bozeman. Donald Trump Jr.'s return to Montana marks the president's continuing interest in what's shaping up to be a tight race between Rosendale and incumbent Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Tester.
Senate backs bill to avert shutdown, boost military spending
The Senate on Tuesday approved a wide-ranging, $854 billion bill that funds the military and a host of civilian agencies for the next year and provides a short-term fix to keep the government open through early December. The measure includes $675 billion for the Defense Department and boosts military pay by 2.6 percent, the largest pay raise in nine years.
Who is the woman accusing Kavanaugh of sexual assault?
Christine Blasey Ford, 51, the woman who accused Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, is a psychology professor at Palo Alto University. Christine Blasey Ford came forward Sunday as the woman who has accused Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexually assaulting her more than three decades ago, an allegation that threatens to derail his confirmation.