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Re-elect AG Rob McKenna
Bellingham Herald  - 10-26-08

            "McKenna is a fine attorney general, dedicated to running a professional legal office for 
            the state of Washington while expanding the office's work on behalf of citizens."   


Rob McKenna for attorney general
Seattle Times  - 10-22-08

            McKenna "has started new public-safety programs, won cases at the U.S. Supreme   
            Court, run the office professionally and supported people's rights."


Our Choice: Rob McKenna 
The Chronicle  - 10-21-08

            "Ever since...McKenna was elected in 2004, we have been impressed with his ethics, hard 
             work, and intelligence."


McKenna earns a second term
Wenatchee World  - 10-18-08

            McKenna "has regularly demonstrated his obvious intelligence and legal ability...[and] has
            shown sound judgment in the operations of his office and management of its 500          
            attorneys."



McKenna has earned another term as attorney general
The Skagit Valley Herald  - 10-18-08

            "McKenna...has run his office with a high degree of professionalism and in a nonpartisan 
             manner."



Give McKenna a second term
Olympian  - 10-15-08

            "McKenna has been a strong advocate for open and transparent government, has battled 
             identity theft and has helped drive meth cooks from the state."



Experience Matters
Spokesman-Review - 10-15-08

            McKenna "has spent four years doing the job [of attorney general], not just well but
            with remarkable energy, skill and dedication."


McKenna has earned second term as AG
Everett Herald - 10-12-08

            McKenna has been a "champion of open government...[and] has operated the office in a   
            scrupulously nonpartisan way."


Seattle P-I enthusiastically endorses Rob McKenna
Seattle Post-Intelligencer - 10-12-08

            McKenna "has exhibited a passion for justice,  dedication to the protection of the 
            public's interests and calm, balanced leadership."


State AG election: Let McKenna finish what he started 
Yakima Herald-Republic - 10-09-08

            McKenna "has steadfastly supported better access to public records...has 
            emerged as an outspoken proponent of openness in government...[and] has been 
            aggressive in cracking down on the scourge of methamphetamine."



Wash. Countrywide mortgage customers to see relief
King 5  - 10-06-08

            McKenna: "Today we're able to offer a substantial ray of sunshine cutting through [the]    
            gloom. Because today we announce the largest consumer protection settlement in 
            history."


Does Countrywide owe you mortgage help?
Everett Herald - 10-07-08

            Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna, who was among those who sued  
            Countrywide, announced a settlement that is expected to help 10,000 people in the state.


Columbian strongly endorses McKenna
Columbian - 10-07-08

            McKenna "has performed admirably, aggresively, and ethically."



McKenna's re-election would serve the state well 
Tacoma News-Tribune  - 10-06-08

            "McKenna is ethical and competent. Like his predecessors...he has kept the office above 
             partisan politics."


Attorney General: Rob McKenna
Tri-City Herald  - 10-01-08

            McKenna has "successfully promoted an agenda that makes Washington a safer place to 
            live and work." 


AG McKenna has earned second term
Walla Walla Union-Bulletin - 9-30-08

McKenna brings a passion to the job that is matched only by his intelligence.

 

Microsoft joins Attorney General Rob McKenna to fight scareware

CIO Today - 9-30-08

 

McKenna: "We won't tolerate the use of alarmist warnings or deceptive free scans to trick consumers into buying software to fix a problem that doesn't even exist."



Report: Today a bad day for Washington scammers

vnunet.com - 9-29-08

 

McKenna and Microsoft teaming up to target illegal online advertisers.

 

 

Nation needs a shield law
Olympian - 9-25-08

 

McKenna was a strong supporter of Washington's shield bill and in 2005 filed legal           
            documents with the U.S. Supreme Court urging the nine justices to recognize reporter      
            privileges under federal rules. 

 

Fighting meth first-hand

Tri-City Herald - 9-23-08

 

McKenna warns students in high-schools all across the state about the dangers of Meth.



State cracks down on forecosure scams

Seattle Times - 9-20-08

 

A new state law and heightened oversight by the Washington Attorney General's office should offer distressed homeowners greater protection against scammers.



Attorney General's letters will warn homeowners of foreclosure-rescue scams

Seattle Times - 9-05-08

 

Rob Mckenna's office is sending letters warning affected homeowners that promises of help can turn out to be scams that result in skimmed equity or even the loss of their home.



Attorney General warns of prescription drug abuse

Peninsula Daily News - 8-16-08

 

McKenna is organizing a youth conference on prescription-drug abuse Oct. 17 and 18 in Yakima, and wants to see high schoolers from all across the state attend.



McKenna’s fight against online fraud called a model for other AGs

Legal News Line - 8-13-08

 

Study says McKenna is one of “the most aggressive online enforcers, setting an example for others to follow.”

 

 

Online fraud harder to commit in Washington

Tri-City Herald - 8-12-08

 

McKenna “continues to push for more online protection for children.”

 

 

Human trafficking increasing worldwide

Seattle Post-Intelligencer - 8-04-08

 

McKenna says quiet crime can happen anywhere.

 

 

Phishing racket threatens credit, identity

KIRO 7 - 7-28-08

 

"The bad guys are very creative in coming up with new takes on a very old con."

 

 

Restoring primary power to the People

Kitsap Sun - 7-10-08

 

McKenna deserves kudos for "welcome return to wide-open balloting."

 

 

McKenna leading shield law push

Peninsula Gateway - 7-10-08

 

McKenna: "An informed public and the preservation of news sources are vitally important in a free society."

  

 

Funniest moments at the U.S. Supreme Court

The Weekly Standard - 7-7-08

 

While the justices were questioning McKenna, his quick wit brought out a lighter moment.



Federal law is needed to shield reporters

Olympian - 6-27-08

 

Washington's law is a model to protect sources, whistleblowers.

 

 

Church to host child protection event

Columbian - 6-26-08

 

Free event in Vancouver offers fingerprinting, online safety education.

 

 

New state law aims to slam door on scam artists targeting homeowners facing foreclosure

Seattle Times - 6-21-08

 

New law to protect homeowners from "rescue" scams.

 
 

Washington AG opposed to utility takeover

Legal News Line - 6-19-08

 

McKenna speaks out against takeover of PSE, doubts benefits to customers.

 

 

McKenna earns an A in helping families keep their homes

Press Release - 6-11-08

 

McKenna honored for protecting homeowners from foreclosure.

 

 

The Internet is Still the Wild, Wild West

CRM Magazine - 6-06-08

 

Education isn't just an option to McKenna - it's a necessity.

 

 

McKenna says new agreement with Facebook will protect kids

Tacoma News-Tribune - 5-08-08

 

Agreement adds 40 new safeguards to protect kids.

 

Free document-shredding event aimed to help stop identity theft
 Tacoma News-Tribune - 4-29-08

            Shred event and forum show "how to prevent becoming a victim."



Primary voting rights restored
Whidbey News-Times - 4-23-08

            McKenna "deserve(s) praise for representing the interests of the people."


Foreclosure 'rescue' company targeted
Puget Sound Business Journal- 4-22-08

            AG McKenna goes after Florida company for "hard-sell, deceptive and unfair" practices.



Wenatchee next stop on Attorney General's ID theft tour
Wenatchee World - 4-09-08

            Tour educates consumers on how to keep their personal data safe.


Rate Increases: It's your money
Seattle Post-Intelligencer - 4-03-08

            AG McKenna highlights chance for consumer input, has "very credible record" on 
            climate change.