Associated Press: Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire made a rare appearance before a state legislative committee to urge a stronger climate change measure aimed at cutting pollution. Gregoire, testifying Tuesday before the House Ecology and Parks Committee, said Washington needs to lead in shaping a cap-and-trade program to curb greenhouse gas emissions. The Senate passed the bill last week, but gutted much of the governor’s initial proposal for such a system. It doesn’t set a cap on emissions and …