In Brief - July 18th, 2008
The fifteen year plan that the board is considering must win support from voters before the agency can move forward. And already, the libertarian anti-transit flying circus is preparing to launch an all-out attack on the package.
Going to the ballot in 2008 with a light rail package is a wise decision, but that doesn't mean this won't be a tough battle. We're going to have to work incredibly hard to refute the right wing's attacks on rail and Sound Transit this fall. Now is not a time to be celebrating. (Andrew)
Around the Northwest
- The Washington State Supreme Court has ruled that just because you're in a car that smells of marijuana doesn't mean that police can arrest everyone in the car.
- Michelle Obama was in Seattle yesterday to lend a hand to Governor Gregoire's re-election efforts.
- After finding the SUV of Idaho Governor Butch Otter parked frequently on the sidewalk by his temporary office, the City of Boise is looking for a more appropriate space for the vehicle.
- The Metro Council voted 5-2 yesterday for a new 6 lane toll-bridge with light rail on I-5, crossing the Columbia River form Portland to Vancouver.
- California has fined Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield for dropping patients from health care coverage after they became ill.
- Citigroup has posted a $2.5 billion loss for the second quarter.
- Freddie Mac has asked the Securities and Exchange Commission to grant a request to sell billions of dollars in stock in an effort to raise capital.
- Former Vice-President Al Gore challenged the U.S. to produce all energy through renewable resources within the next 10 years.
- The Czech Republic is managing the cutback in Russian oil imports, retaliation for an agreement between the Americans and Czechs on the proposed missile shield, well due to a conscious decision in the 1990s to become more energy independent of Russia.
- The opposition to the military junta ruling Myanmar (Burma) is growing restless and seeking arms to use in the struggle.
- Nelson Mandela has celebrated his 90th birthday.
- 1925 - Adolf Hitler publishes Mein Kampf.
- 1976 - Nadia Comaneci became the first gymnast to be awarded a perfect 10 score in competition at the Montrel Olympics.
- 1995 - The Soufriere Hills volcano erupted in Montserrat, devastating the island and forcing most of the population of the island to leave.
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