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Spin Control archive for Aug. 11, 2009

TUESDAY, AUG. 11, 2009

McMorris Rodgers in Colville Weds.

Some members of Congress are getting an earful about health care reform and other topics at their town hall meetings this August break from the session. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers' office released the first few days of her public schedule for the August break, and…

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County GOP knocks Staab

Spokane Municipal Court races are non partisan, but the County Republican Party is weighing in on one of the races and criticizing Judge Tracy Staab.The GOP's problem with Staab is not judicial activism or any decision she's made. Instead, it's residence.As in, Staab doesn't live…

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Campaign has some familiar names

One of the campaign organizations set up to oppose the "Community Bill of Rights" mentioned in this morning's newspaper report has some familiar names.Jobs & Opportunities Benefiting Spokane has hired Polis Political Services of Olympia and Brian Murray as political consultants.Murray may be more familiar…

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