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Council civility has ended

After watching the Sept. 27 Bellevue City Council proceedings, I was struck by the truculent comments and the…

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Governor gets an ‘F’

Congratulations to Gov. Chris Gregoire for earning an “F” grade as one of our countries worst governors. The…

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Patty Murray shows lack of leadership

The House and Senate passed a bill last week to control the volume of commercials on TV. They…

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Enough is enough on light rail

I have lived in Bellevue for over 10 years and during this period I have never seen such…

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Maxwell an education champion

I support education. I also support Marcie Maxwell who has done a terrific job as an education champion…

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Taxes on rich the wrong approach

I disagree with President Obama, Speaker Pilosi, Seattle Mayor McGinn and Bill Gates senior that you can increase…

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Help was miraculous

On Aug. 14, the Jubilee Services team provided a miraculous change for my home. Their homeowners application form…

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We need leaders with solutions

In Washington state, we rely on clean water for essentials like safe drinking water, and things that make…

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Fully-fund Land and Water Conservation fund

The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), created by Congress 45 years ago to protect parks, forests, rivers…

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I-1098 will help balance tax burden

Opponents of I-1098 decry socialism and redistribution of wealth. Well, it’s true, there’s been way too much redistribution…

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Tom far better on education

I am perplexed by two recent letters claiming Greg Bennett would be better than Sen. Rodney Tom on…

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Country needs Obama to work, not campaign

Isn’t it good to know that the president is out campaigning instead of taking care of business in…

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Seattle Storm a bright spot

I hope fans have not missed one of the most admirable aspects of our Seattle Storm WNBA champions.…

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Sen. Tom’s budget actions show he needs to be replaced

In his mailings, Sen. Rodney Tom likes to talk about how he has fought against raising taxes. What…

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Bennett has needed experience

In the past few terms, Washington state’s leadership has shown a lack of fiscal responsibility. We need new…

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Tunnel must be council’s top priority

I am a long time resident (1979) of Enatai. Since 1980, I have commuted to Seattle by bus.…

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Bennett good for our children’s future

As a parent, our state education system worries me.Washington recently lost out on the funding race and our…

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Let’s change the status quo

If you are happy with the politics in our state then there is no reason to read further.…

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Taking from the rich

Forbes Magazine lists the 400 richest Americans and their combined wealth totaling $1.27 trillion. The projected 2011 federal…

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Change in our state is critical

It is interesting how both Washingtons seem to be having the same challenges. Giant deficits, massive tax increases…