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Daily Archives: December 19th, 2019

We’re watching the sixth 2020 Democratic presidential debate. Join us!

Excerpt:	NPI staff are watching and sharing impressions of the sixth 2020 Democratic presidential debate, which is taking place in Los Angeles over the course of two and a half hours.
Published at:	5:00 PM on Thursday, December 19th, 2019
Written by:	Andrew Villeneuve
Categories:	Elections, Party Politics
Tags:	Democratic Presidential Debates, US-Pres
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Washington State Supreme Court: Public Records Act applies to legislators

Excerpt:	The ruling means that legislators may not withhold emails and documents from journalists, activists, or any other member of the public.
Published at:	10:40 AM on Thursday, December 19th, 2019
Written by:	Andrew Villeneuve
Categories:	Open Government, Policy Topics
Tags:	Public Records
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Yesterday In Congress: How Cascadia’s U.S. Representatives voted on impeachment

Excerpt:	Once more for the record, here's how every member of the United States House of Representatives from the Pacific Northwest voted on impeachment.
Published at:	7:30 AM on Thursday, December 19th, 2019
Written by:	Voterama in Congress
Categories:	Legislative Advocacy, Series & Special Reports
Tags:	Last Week In Congress, U.S. House Roll Call Votes
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