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Politics Wash. state eyes 1st abortion insurance mandate in U.S. Wash. state eyes 1st abortion insurance mandate in U.S.
By JONATHAN KAMINSKY, Associated Press Published: Mar 23, 2013 at 2:16 PM MDT Last Updated: Mar 25, 2013 at 1:31 PM MDT
With 21 states having adopted bans or severe restrictions on insurance companies from paying for abortions, Washington is alone in seriously considering legislation mandating the opposite.
Politics Senate Democratic budget extends standoff with GOP Senate Democratic budget extends standoff with GOP
By ALAN FRAM, Associated Press Published: Mar 23, 2013 at 9:58 AM MDT Last Updated: Mar 23, 2013 at 11:51 AM MDT
An exhausted Senate gave pre-dawn approval Saturday to a Democratic $3.7 trillion budget for next year that embraces nearly $1 trillion in tax increases over the coming decade but shelters domestic programs targeted for cuts by House Republicans.

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Politics The offices of Idaho's Legislators: 'It's who we are' (Photo Gallery)
By JOHN MILLER, Associated Press Published: Mar 17, 2013 at 4:52 PM MDT
With paintings of George Washington, family photos and plaques from the Future Farmers of America, Idaho lawmakers who virtually live at the Capitol this time of year have personalized their offices, providing a home away from home while conducting the people's business.
Politics Girl Scout cookies taxes (Video)
By Published: Mar 11, 2013 at 5:08 PM MDT
Idaho is one of only 2 states that tax Girl Scout cookies. The tax on a box of girl scout cookies is 22 cents. The Girl Scouts of Silver Sage say each year that adds up to nearly $152,000.
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Politics AP investigation: President Nixon wished for total handgun ban AP investigation: President Nixon wished for total handgun ban
By FREDERIC J. FROMMER, Associated Press Published: Mar 10, 2013 at 12:08 PM MDT Last Updated: Mar 11, 2013 at 11:15 AM MDT
Few presidents in modern times have been as interested in gun control as Richard Nixon, of all people. He contemplated banning handguns altogether and refused to pander to gun owners by feigning interest in their weapons.
Politics Fact check: Flunking geography, history during final debate
By CALVIN WOODWARD, Associated Press Published: Oct 23, 2012 at 12:00 AM MDT Last Updated: Oct 23, 2012 at 6:14 PM MDT
Voters didn't always get the straight goods when President Barack Obama and Republican Mitt Romney made their case for foreign policy and national security leadership Monday night before their last super-sized audience of the campaign. A few of their detours into domestic issues were problematic too.
Politics Foreign policy fireworks: Face-off before election (Photo Gallery)
By DAVID ESPO, KASIE HUNT, Associated Press Published: Oct 22, 2012 at 8:42 PM MDT Last Updated: Oct 23, 2012 at 10:19 AM MDT
President Barack Obama sharply challenged Mitt Romney on foreign policy in their final campaign debate, accusing him of "wrong and reckless leadership that is all over the map." The Republican coolly responded, "Attacking me is not an agenda" for dealing with a dangerous world.
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