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Dems Look To Health Vote Without Abortion FoesThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 1:56PMHouse leaders have concluded they cannot change a divisive abortion provision in President Barack Obama's health care bill and will try to pass the sweeping legislation without the support of ardent anti-abortion Democrats.

Governor expected to announce special legislative sessionThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 1:55PMOLYMPIA—The governor is expected to release a statement later today announcing a special session of the Legislature. The current session was originally scheduled to end today. Gov. Chris…

Themes of Northwest art resonate in new exhibit at MoNAThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 1:55PMHow do you define art in the Northwest? Some common themes have permeated the works of many painters and sculptors over the years — including earth tones and Asian influences —…

House panel backs bargaining for public employeesThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 1:51PMFRANKFORT, Ky. — The House Labor and Industry Committee approved a bill Thursday that would give employees of state and local governments and school boards the right to collective bargaining.

Democrats look to health-care vote without abortion foesThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 1:49PMHouse leaders have concluded they cannot change a divisive abortion provision in President Barack Obamas health care bill and will try to pass the sweeping legislation without the support of ardent anti-abortion Democrats.

China's inflation acceleratesThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 1:43PMChina's inflation rose in February amid galloping growth and demand for scarce labor, increasing pressure on Beijing to ease off its stimulus while keeping a recovery going in the world's third-largest economy.

Senate votes to end free rides for ferry workersThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 1:43PMThe state Senate voted Wednesday evening to bar state ferry workers from riding the ferries for free when they're not working. The perk is part of contracts employees have negotiated with the state.

Hotels await tough winterThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 1:43PMChristchurch hotels face a difficult winter ahead, but trading should improve by next year despite the demands of filling extra hotel rooms which were becoming available in the city, the New Zealand Hotel Council says.

Army? There will be an app for thatThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 1:40PMSTUTTGART, Germany — Since the inception of Web 2.0, civilian-run companies have had great success with user-created applications for mobile devices, and the Army has taken notice.