http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/politics/index.html en-us Copyright 2009 The Seattle Times Company Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:28:15 PST Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:28:15 PST MattBase 1 http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/art/ui/stlogo_231.gif http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/ http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2010214301_apushealthcareoverhaul.html?syndication=rss President Barack Obama is traveling to Capitol Hill on Saturday to try to close the sale on his signature health care overhaul, facing a make-or-break vote in the House certain to be seen as a test of his presidency. Nation & World http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2010214301_apushealthcareoverhaul.html?syndication=rss Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:23:32 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/politics/2010221933_apusobamapreview.html?syndication=rss President Barack Obama is heading to Capitol Hill for talks with House Democrats as they scramble to find enough votes to pass landmark legislation to overhaul the nation's health care system. Politics http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/politics/2010221933_apusobamapreview.html?syndication=rss Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:02:12 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/politics/2010214367_apusforthoodshootingsuspect.html?syndication=rss He was by turns caring and contentious, a man quick to say "I am blessed" in casual greeting yet one who seemed to stew in discontent that he could not always keep to himself. Politics http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/politics/2010214367_apusforthoodshootingsuspect.html?syndication=rss Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:46:03 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2010217321_apusapnewsalert.html?syndication=rss House Democrats clear impasse over abortion holding up vote on health care legislation. Business & Technology http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2010217321_apusapnewsalert.html?syndication=rss Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:01:03 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/politics/2010220188_webmayorvote07m.html?syndication=rss Mike McGinn took a decisive lead in the Seattle mayor's race Friday night, leading by 2,384 votes. Joe Mallahan would now have to get about 54 percent of the remaining votes to catch up to McGinn. More results will be released Monday. Politics http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/politics/2010220188_webmayorvote07m.html?syndication=rss Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:39:55 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/politics/2010220554_apususcitizenpulaski.html?syndication=rss Finally, Gen. Casimir Pulaski became an American citizen on Friday, 230 years after the Polish nobleman died fighting for the as yet-unborn United States. Politics http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/politics/2010220554_apususcitizenpulaski.html?syndication=rss Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:01:03 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/politics/2010218884_apusforthoodshoootingclassmate.html?syndication=rss A classmate of the Fort Hood shooting suspect says Maj. Nidal Hasan was an outspoken opponent of the U.S. war on terror and called it a "war against Islam." Politics http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/politics/2010218884_apusforthoodshoootingclassmate.html?syndication=rss Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:46:03 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/politics/2010219168_apusindianfarmers.html?syndication=rss The Obama administration intends to seek resolution to a lawsuit filed by American Indian farmers who alleged discrimination in the granting of federal agricultural loans over three decades. Politics http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/politics/2010219168_apusindianfarmers.html?syndication=rss Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:01:02 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/politics/2010219630_apusforthoodshootingsuspectscousin.html?syndication=rss The cousin of the suspected Fort Hood shooter says family members have met with the FBI and answered all their questions. Politics http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/politics/2010219630_apusforthoodshootingsuspectscousin.html?syndication=rss Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:01:02 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/politics/2010219480_apuschemicalsecurity.html?syndication=rss The House approved legislation Friday aimed at making chemical and water treatment facilities less vulnerable to terrorist attack. Politics http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/politics/2010219480_apuschemicalsecurity.html?syndication=rss Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:31:03 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/politics/2010219041_apusfrankbachmann.html?syndication=rss Democratic Rep. Barney Frank took a dig Friday at the Republican lawmaker who organized a protest by conservatives against health care legislation. Politics http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/politics/2010219041_apusfrankbachmann.html?syndication=rss Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:19:55 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/politics/2010218990_apususberlinwall.html?syndication=rss Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will lead a U.S. delegation to Germany for next week's 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, the White House said Friday. Politics http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/politics/2010218990_apususberlinwall.html?syndication=rss Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:31:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/politics/2010218809_apusushondurascoup.html?syndication=rss The State Department is expressing disappointment that Honduras has failed to form a unity government. Politics http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/politics/2010218809_apusushondurascoup.html?syndication=rss Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:01:03 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/politics/2010217910_apusnasasentencing.html?syndication=rss A former top NASA official was sentenced Friday to three years probation, six months of electronic monitoring and a $2,500 fine for steering contract money to a private client. Politics http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/politics/2010217910_apusnasasentencing.html?syndication=rss Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:16:02 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/politics/2010217426_apussmugglingcrackdown.html?syndication=rss A crackdown in more than 80 countries turned up $3.5 million hidden in carry-on and checked bags as people smuggled illicit money across international borders. Politics http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/politics/2010217426_apussmugglingcrackdown.html?syndication=rss Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:01:03 PST