Slog - Comments on Rep. Helen Sommers Vs. The World http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/03/rep_helen_sommers_vs_the_world The state Senate will unveil its budget tomorrow. Their budget is certain to include a rainy day fund. The budget released by the state House yesterday does not include a rainy day fund. So now: It's the Governor and the Senate vs. longtime House Appropriations Committee chair, Seattle area Rep. Helen Sommers (D-36). Sommers doesn't think the legislature should have its hands tied when it's doing its budgeting. Prediction: The Senate and the Governor win—and voters decide the issue this November. (Creating a Rainy Day Fund requires a Constitutional amendment).... Copyright 2008 Tue, 27 Mar 2007 09:59:16 -0800 Wed, 28 Mar 2007 00:40:05 -0800 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.34 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Comment by Helen Lover Don't underestimate the ever cagey Helen Sommers.

]]> Helen Lover http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/03/rep_helen_sommers_vs_the_world#c684628 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/03/rep_helen_sommers_vs_the_world#c684628 News Tue, 27 Mar 2007 18:22:26 -0800 Comment by Will in Seattle So what? I need a stormy day fund.

]]> Will in Seattle http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/03/rep_helen_sommers_vs_the_world#c684769 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/03/rep_helen_sommers_vs_the_world#c684769 News Wed, 28 Mar 2007 00:40:05 -0800