Washington news
Spirited contest for public lands post
OLYMPIA – One of the biggest jobs in the state happens to be largely ignored by voters.The job: overseeing 5.6 million acres of state land, much of it under water. Regulating timber harvests on millions more acres of private forests. Overseeing a staff of 1,400 and a $190 million annual budget. And while you're at it, raising billions of dollars for schools, colleges and other public projects.
Idaho news
Sali, Minnick release new round of ads
BOISE – Several political commercials came out last week in the hot race for North Idaho's seat in Congress, adding charges and countercharges to the mix that voters must process as Election Day approaches.
Presidential election news
Economic proposals will be at center stage in final debate
NEW YORK – On the eve of the final presidential debate, Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama have issued a last-minute flurry of proposals meant to show expertise and focus on kitchen table worries and ailing markets.
General election news
Where they stand
Here's where the presidential candidates stand on some economic issues.John McCain, Republican
On taxes, he'd keep most rates where they are, phasing out the alternative minimum tax, cutting the corporate tax rate from 35 percent to 25 percent, maintaining tax rates on dividends and capital gains, increasing deductions for some business expansion costs, and giving a 10 percent tax credit for research and development wages. McCain would reduce the estate tax to 15 percent and give a $10 million exemption.
