Washington Senate race

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1. Other political news of note
   1. CBO: Immigration bill would decrease deficit by $197 billion over 10 years

      A new report from the Congressional Budget Office estimates that the immigration bill currently being debated in the Senate would increase the U.S. population by 10.4 million and would decrease federal budget deficits by $197 billion between 2014 and 2023.

   2. House passes ban on abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy
   3. Biden: White House has not 'given up' on gun control
   4. Boehner: No immigration bill without GOP majority support
   5. For Obama, G-8 summit a mixed bag

MARIA CANTWELL (D)

First elected in 2000; seeking second full term

• Campaign Web site
• Official Web site
• DSCC profile

• Born: Oct. 13, 1958; Indianapolis, Ind.
• Family: Single.
• Education: Miami University (Ohio), B.A., 1981.
• Professional career: Owner, RealNetworks, 1995-2000; Cantwell & Associates P.R. firm, 1985-91.
• Military career: None.
• Election history: U.S. House, 1992-94; state House, 1987-92.

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MIKE MCGAVICK(R)

McGavick, a former insurance company CEO, will face two Republican challengers in the Sept. 12 primary.

• Campaign Web site
• National Republican Senatorial Committee profile

• Born: Feb. 7, 1958; Seattle, Wash.
• Family: Married (Gaelynn); three children.
• Education: University of Washington, B.S., 1983.
• Professional career: Chief executive officer, Safeco Corp., 2001-05; CNA Insurance, 1995-2000; director of Superfund Improvement Project, American Insurance Association, 1992-95; chief of staff to Sen. Slade Gorton, 1989-91.
• Military career: None.
• Election history: None.