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Thursday, February 14, 2002
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Collective bargaining approved
OLYMPIA -- State employee unions would be able to directly negotiate with the state for wages and benefits, according to legislation approved Wednesday night by the House of Representatives.
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New life for troubled tug
PORT TOWNSEND -- The Sand Man, a treasured piece of South Sound maritime history, reached a major restoration milestone here Wednesday when its completely rebuilt hull was gently placed into the water.
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Campaign finance bill passes House
WASHINGTON -- After a grueling and sometimes bitter late-night debate, the House voted 240-189 early today to ban most unlimited "soft money" contributions and to restrict some campaign ads -- moving the measure closer to becoming law than ever before.
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Questions and answers on campaign finance
Q: What would the bill do?
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Bush 'serious' about ousting Iraqi leader
WASHINGTON -- President Bush said Wednesday he would consider a wide range of options to remove Saddam Hussein from power. The Iraqi president "needs to understand I am serious," Bush said.
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French judge pressured, but decision stands
SALT LAKE CITY -- The French figure skating judge was pressured to "act in a certain way" before she voted to give the gold to the Russians in pairs, the head of the French Olympic team said Wednesday night.
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Waylon Jennings, country music's outlaw, dead at 64
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Waylon Jennings, who defined the outlaw movement in country music, died Wednesday after a long battle with diabetes-related health problems. He was 64.
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Cheap dates
Today is Valentine's Day, 24 hours that singles fear and lovers, well, love -- assuming, of course, those lovers planned ahead.
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Signing up to slow down
LACEY -- Speeders won't have a straight stretch along Rumac Street anymore.
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Politicians forecast lean times
LACEY -- A slower economy. Tighter budgets. A proposed $80 million jail.
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