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Recess appointments: Obama loses, but the presidency mostly prevails A loss for the president, a win for the presidency. That’s the best way to describe the Supreme Court’s landmark decision Thursday on the “recess appointment” power–the president’s power to fill government posts when the Senate isn’t in session. Technically speaking, the Obama administration lost 9-0, with not…
(From our friends at HealthCare.gov) Attention: Time is running out. You only have 3 days left to enroll for coverage starting on January 1. Find out if you’re eligible for a premium tax credit – it’s like cash back to help you pay for health coverage. You can’t afford to wait. Last year, 8 out…
Following the release of initial results in the November 2016 general election, King County Democratic Chair Rich Erwin congratulated the party’s many endorsed candidates on their strong showing both in and out of King County. Democrats are poised to keep control of the state’s executive department and state House, while gaining a seat in the…
Banks won’t do business with legal marijuana sellers—enter PotCoin So far 20 states and the District of Columbia have legalized the use of marijuana for medical or recreational purposes, but with the rise of the legal pot business has come a wave of robberies and other crimes targeting pot dispensaries and their owners. The purveyors of legal pot…
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King County Walker preaches to choir while protesters mass outside Hundreds protest Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker’s appearance in Seattle. Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker brought his fiery brand of Republican politics to Seattle on Thursday night, describing at a think-tank fundraiser how he believes conservatives can “reclaim our country.” With some 300 demonstrators outside the downtown Sheraton…