House Speaker Frank Chopp Does Not Like Being Compared to Vladimir Putin

First priority for Speaker Chopp is addressing Washington's failing mental health system. "A close second" is health care for low wage workers.by Rich SmithTalking shopp with Frank Chopp, topp popp of the Democratic stock. Okay, I'll stopp.WASHINGTON STATE LEGISLATUREDuring a phone interview yesterday with House Speaker Frank Chopp about the Democratic legislative agenda this session, I learned that he does not like being compared to Vladimir Putin.
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