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Spin Control archive for Oct. 26, 2009

MONDAY, OCT. 26, 2009

Hell has little fury 

Spokane City Council President Joe Shogan’s threat to “bring hell” didn’t stop the council -- or even himself -- from approving on Monday new rules governing the body.The lone opposition belonged to Councilman Richard Rush, who expressed concern that the final version was rushed.The rules,…

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Reed named a top public official

Secretary of State Sam Reed was named a Public Official of the Year by Governing Magazine, the publication said Monday.Reed will be one of eight elected or appointed government officials to get one of the annual awards in the November issue of the magazine, as…

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