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May 13, 2008 - 8:53am

Increasing Our Dependence on Canadian Oil

By Wally Edge
Category: House, LocalTags: Cathy McMorrs Rodgers, 5th CD, oil, energy, Spokane, Chris Gregoire, Inland Northwest

Rather than invest in clean alternatives, U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers wants to increase our dependence on Canadian oil. Her recent trade mission to Alberta aimed to do just that.

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May 9, 2008 - 10:12am

This Week's Washington state 'Winners and Losers'

By Editor
Category: House, LocalTags: Tim Eyman, Spokane, Shirley Hankins, Dave Reichert

Shirley Hankins steps aside with class while Tim Eyman mortgages his house. Here are Washington state's Winners and Losers for May 9, 2008.

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  • May 9, 2008
    Winners:
    Shirley Hankins, Spokane, Gubernatorial Fundraisers, , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
    Losers:
    Dave Reichert, Political Parties, Tim Eyman
    • April 28, 2008 - 8:31am

    Eastern Promises

    By Wally Edge
    Category: LocalTags: Lisa Brown, gubernatorial race, 2012, Spokane, Cascade Curtain

    Senate Majority Leader Lisa Brown is looking to hire a surrogate to increase her name recognition on the Westside of the mountains. The Spokane lawmaker’s name has been floated for governor for many years, but she lacks the roots in Western Washington that any candidate for governor needs to win.

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    "He's aware of the sentiment. He's listened to people, including his constituents. He'll continue to do so and we'll see what happens."

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