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Seattle Times, 24.04.13 06:16 UTC

High-profile corruption cases fall apart in Mexico

In just one week, some of Mexico's most high-profile corruption cases have unraveled on thin or made-up evidence, reinforcing long-held notions that the Attorney General's Office is more focused on political vendettas or favors than justice.

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Reuters - Business News, 24.04.13 05:20 UTC

BOJ's new price forecasts Friday to be credibility test

By Leika Kihara TOKYO | Wed Apr 24, 2013 1:07am EDT TOKYO (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan is set on Friday to project that it will meet its 2 percent inflation target in two years, a forecast analysts ...

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Seattle Times, 24.04.13 04:00 UTC

Without light rail, new span across Columbia is history, Oregon governor says

The fate of the Interstate 5 bridge between Vancouver and Portland appears to largely rest on whether Washington state agrees to put up $450 million as its share of the cost. The GOP-controlled majority in the state Senate has said it will reject any bridge proposal containing light rail.

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Seattle Times, 24.04.13 00:34 UTC

Inslee signs laws on alcohol, parking, tow trucks

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee approved more than two dozen new laws Tuesday, including changes to rules related to alcohol, electric-vehicle parking spots, tow truck fees and Electoral College representatives.

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Seattle Times, 24.04.13 00:11 UTC

Editorial: Tighten DUI laws but don t rush

The Legislature does not have time to rewrite the drunk-driving laws, but should begin work on a bill for next year.

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Seattle Times, 24.04.13 00:00 UTC

Gov. Inslee signs underage alcohol tasting bill

Gov. Jay Inslee has signed into law a measure to allow 18-year-olds to taste - and spit out - alcohol in certain classroom settings.

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Seattle Times, 23.04.13 23:59 UTC

Gov. Inslee signs tow truck anti-gouging bill

Gov. Jay Inslee has signed into law a measure to cap tow truck fees.

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Seattle Times, 23.04.13 23:59 UTC

Fines to protect electric vehicle parking spots

Drivers who improperly park in spaces reserved for electric vehicles now face a $124 penalty.

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Los Angeles Daily News, 23.04.13 23:59 UTC

Jon Coupal: The bill for unfunded pensions is coming due

Expect to hear a lot more pronouncements from state and local government officials about the need for tax increases, cuts to public services, or both. CalPERS, the huge pension fund that serves most ...

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Seattle Times, 23.04.13 23:47 UTC

S.C. governor signs Boeing incentives bill

COLUMBIA, S.C. Gov. Nikki Haley has signed legislation to give Boeing $120 million in incentives for its expansion plans in South Carolina. Haley s spokesman Rob Godfrey told The Associated Press ...

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