Governor Inslee focused on education, opportunity

Inslee said in a conference call Friday he and the president agree: Education is one of the best ways to accomplish that.

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Here's Your List: A Teeming Roster of Candidates to Kick Off the Election Year on May 6

Pending any changes by next week's February 27 withdrawal deadline, Shelby Countians are guaranteed some brisk action in this election season, though most of it will occur not in the May 6 countywide primaries but on August 7 when the countywide general election and the state and federal primary dates coincide.

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RPT-Obama calls out N.J. Governor Christie in fight for minimum wage hike

President Barack Obama on Friday singled out New Jersey's embattled Republican Governor Chris Christie for criticism for balking at a push to raise the minimum wage, a move favored by most Americans.

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Newspaper: Destroyed Oklahoma schools poorly built

An upcoming report prepared for two engineering groups will say that an elementary school destroyed by a tornado at Moore last spring was poorly designed and could have protected children better if it had been properly reinforced.

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Nothing but err

In October of 2013 I blogged here about my participation in a panel on "trademark misuse" at the annual meeting of the AIPLA, where, among other things, I got to hear from Tony Zeuli of Merchant and Gould, PC in Minneapolis, who discussed his success in turning back a lawsuit brought by "Michael Jordan against the Chicago-area Jewel / Osco food ... (more)

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Multi-Modal Data Fusing is the Future of Airport Security Says a New...

The combination of terror threat, the shortcomings of existing technologies and governments' willingness to spend, provide for a new fast growing Airport Security market in the coming decade.

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Next Up: 'Citizens United v. IRS'?

Four years ago, the Supreme Court's Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission decision remade the rules for how political campaigns are waged.

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The McLean Group Advises 3 Phoenix in Sale to Ultra Electronics

The McLean Group's hands-on approach during all aspects of the transaction process was fundamental to our successful deal closing.

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Nugent backlash reveals rare misstep for Texas GOP

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Baltimoreans Enjoying Free Time To Pursue Happiness

Nancy Pelosi praised the loss of full time jobs due to Obamacare because the extra time off would allow citizens "the freedom to pursue happiness."

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Protest When John Rizzo Interviewed at Fordham 2/15/2014

On January 30, war criminal John Rizzo spoke at Fordham University in an interview with the director of the University's Center on National Security.

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Arizona legislature passes bill allowing businesses to refuse service for religious reasons

The bill was jointly written [ Arizona Republic report] by the conservative Center for Arizona Policy and the Alliance Defending Freedom [advocacy websites], a Christian legal organization.

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Ukraine Leaders Sign Deal They Hope Will End Violence

Ukraine's president and opposition leaders signed a political deal today that curbs some of President Viktor Yanukovich's power and calls for new elections, but leaves him in office at least until December.

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US Olympian Returns From Sochi and Turns to Politics

Now that he's no longer tearing up the slopes in Sochi, U.S. Olympic snowboarder Ryan Stassel has turned his attention to another high-stakes race: the 2014 Senate contest in his own snowy state.

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Ukraine talks in 'terrifying atmosphere': France's Fabius

French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius talks to Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi during their meeting at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing February 21, 2014.

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How Nativist Fervor Explains The Hatred For Obamacare

Even after all of the victories over segregation and racial hatred, race and racism shape American politics in deeply fundamental ways.

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Obama meets with Dalai Lama despite China warnings

US President Barack Obama speaks to members of the Democratic Governors Association in the State Dining Room of the White House February 21, 2014 in Washington, DC.

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Nugent apologizes for 'subhuman mongrel' remark

Ted Nugent has apologized for calling President Barack Obama a "subhuman mongrel," attempting to defuse a political flap engulfing Texas' governor's race.

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To raise or not to raise wages?

Gap's decision this week to raise the hourly wages of workers at its stores nationwide puts pressure on other major U.S. retailers to do the same.

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Soldier dad surprises daughter with birthday homecoming

The Carr family decided that for her "birthday present," Bridget would open a wrapped box on the family's front porch in St. Louis, Mo.

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Nugent backlash reveals rare misstep for Texas GOP

Mitt Romney rallied with Kid Rock and President George W. Bush had a fan in Alice Cooper.

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Obama, Dalai Lama meet despite China's appeal

President Barack Obama met on Friday with the Dalai Lama, the Tibetan spiritual leader, despite China's appeal not to do so.

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Emanuel: 'Love does not discriminate'

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel is praising a federal judge's ruling that allows gay couple to marry immediately in Cook County.

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Ted Nugent apologizes for Obama a mongrela comment

Rocker Ted Nugent issued an apology of sorts Friday for referring to President Obama as a "subhuman mongrel" in a published interview with Guns.com.

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Nugent apologizes for 'subhuman mongrel' remark

Ted Nugent has apologized for calling President Barack Obama a "subhuman mongrel," attempting to defuse a political flap engulfing Texas' governor's race.

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Michele Bachmann: U.S. not ready for female president, 'guilt' got Obama elected

House Financial Services Committee member Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-Minn. questions Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen during the committee's hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2014.

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Gay marriage issue flares in Kentucky Senate race

Matt Bevin is challenging five-term Sen. Mitch McConnell in the May 20 Republican primary.

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Dale Gardner, Astronaut Who Rescued A Satellite With A Jetpack, Dead At 65

Dale Gardner prior to the launch of STS-8 in 1983, along with the rest of his crew.

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FTC Wins $21M Order Against Light Bulb Maker

A California federal judge on Thursday ordered a light bulb maker to pay $21 million for exaggerating the performance of its LED bulbs, handing the Federal Trade Commission a significant victory in its quest to crack down on deceptive advertising claims.

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How to Hate Your Parents

Too many people go through life in a search for scapegoats, seeking someone to blame for their unhappiness, so as to avoid having to confront the fact that they are responsible for their own problems.

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