Tim Wheeler
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Charlotte chant: “We are union, the mighty, mighty union!”
September 4, 2012Delegates here for the Democratic National Convention applauded as union men and women marched through Charlotte in the annual Labor Day parade chanting, "We are the union, the mighty, mighty union."
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Hopes soar as Elwha dams come down and salmon return
August 13, 2012For 100 years, two hydroelectric dams on the Elwha River blocked fish from their spawning grounds, destroying one of the world's most bountiful salmon fisheries.
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Mill owner cheats on jobs, wages in biomass project
July 20, 2012Building trades workers were hoping for desperately needed union-wage jobs when Nippon Corporation announced plans to build a $71 million biomass cogeneration plant.
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Irrigation Festival crowd greets Obama marchers
May 14, 2012Members of Clallam County for Obama marched in the 117th Irrigation Festival parade, May 12, carrying their banner and chanting "Four More Years!"
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Santorum talks plain – but is a slick beltway insider
March 16, 2012Santorum paid himself $2 million in fees for the years 2007-2010 until the state of Virginia caught up with the former U.S. Senator.
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Victory for equal marriage in the Evergreen State
February 3, 2012Senators approved by a vote of 28 to 21 a bill to legalize same-sex marriage. Four Republicans joined 24 Democrats in voting yes.
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Obama’s SOTU receives mostly cheers from the 99%
January 25, 2012The President threw down the gauntlet, vowing to fight for an economy that serves the interests of the vast majority, not the wealthy few, and requiring millionaires to pay their "fair share" in taxes.
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Professor lists Obama accomplishments: Over 244 and growing
January 25, 2012President Obama has 244 accomplishments under his belt since he took office despite fanatical Republican opposition aimed at wrecking his presidency.
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