Inside Mike Johnson’s shutdown strategy of keeping House Republicans away from Washington

That was the day after Sens. Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego, both Arizona Democrats, confronted Johnson and Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., in the Capitol to press them on the shutdown and the delayed swearing-in of Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva, D-Ariz.

Tax hikes loom over this WA state Senate race. Can incumbent retain her seat?

Sen. Deb Krishnadasan, a Democrat, and Rep. Michelle Caldier, a Republican, have both criticized the tax increases passed last session.

Senate leaves Washington as government shutdown nears 3rd week, military pay at risk

Senate Majority Leader John Thune plans to continue pushing GOP continuing resolution, while Democrats demand Obamacare tax credit extension to end shutdown stalemate.
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Senate adjourns without resolution as SNAP benefits and military pay in jeopardy

The Senate failed to end the government shutdown for the 10th time on Thursday, and is not scheduled to meet again until Monday, October 20.
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Editorial: Senate Joint Resolution 8201 can boost Washington Long-Term Care Fund

Senate Joint Resolution 8201 would allow the Washington State Investment Board, an independent investment board, to invest a portion of Washington’s Long-term Care Services and Supports Trust Fund reserves to increase the fund’s growth.

'Dumbest thing I ever wrote': Senate candidate addresses resurfaced Reddit posts

In his video addressing the posts, Graham Platner said the comments were made during “an earlier part of” his life, and he no longer agrees with them.
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