December 10, 2010 in Nation/World on Page A11 WASHINGTON – Advocates were furious but not conceding defeat after the Senate on Thursday blocked a bill providing health benefits and compensation to ground zero workers and residents sickened or … 2

December 10, 2010 in Business on Page A12 U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge Patricia Williams on Thursday authorized the sale of AmericanWest Bank to a holding company that will inject as much as $200 million into the Spokane-based institution. …

December 10, 2010 in Business on Page A12 NEW YORK – Johnson & Johnson on Thursday recalled several types of Rolaids antacids in the U.S. because of reports of metal and wood particles in the products. The voluntary …

December 10, 2010 in Business on Page A12 WASHINGTON – Applications for unemployment benefits dropped last week to the second-lowest level this year, fresh evidence that companies are cutting fewer jobs. First-time claims for jobless aid fell by …

December 10, 2010 in Business on Page A12 Avista subsidiary to buy similar firm Advantage IQ, a subsidiary of Avista that helps client companies manage their energy bills, will buy a similar company in Minnesota, officials said.

December 10, 2010 in Opinion on Page A15 CANCUN, Mexico – Critical negotiations are under way here in Cancun, under the auspices of the United Nations, to reverse human-induced global warming. This is the first major meeting since … 6

December 10, 2010 in Letters, Opinion on Page A15 So the Spokane County Commission has been caught by surprise once again by a snow “emergency,” and a week later my street remained unplowed and schools closed.

December 10, 2010 in Opinion on Page A15 The Washington state Department of Transportation boasts the nation’s most extensive ferry system, delivering millions of passengers each year to their work, homes and recreation amid the watery grandeur of … 2

December 10, 2010 in Letters, Opinion on Page A15 We really appreciate your front-page story and picture concerning the Union Gospel Mission (Dec. 6) and similar articles in the past. We think you are tremendously contributing to the health …

December 10, 2010 in Letters, Opinion on Page A15 I take issue with Mr. Olson’s angry letter, “Rich not to blame,” of Sunday, Nov. 28. He notes a large percentage of taxes go to the poor, characterizing them as … 2

December 10, 2010 in Letters, Opinion on Page A15 We hear that the Republicans rode their landslide into victory based off the “common man’s” rage. But let’s look at the recent Republican voting tally. 5

December 10, 2010 in Sports on Page B1 RENTON, Wash. – The teams are two games apart in the standings, but one position clearly separates the Seahawks from the 49ers: quarterback. The most important man on the field, …

December 10, 2010 in Sports on Page B2 Awarded Auburn quarterback Cam Newton won the Maxwell Award presented annually to the nation’s best all-around college football player. Newton was also awarded the Davey O’Brien Award presented to the …

December 10, 2010 in Sports on Page B2 Basketball NBA

December 10, 2010 in Sports on Page B2 Jared Sullinger Freshman phenom had 40 points and 13 rebounds as No. 2 Ohio State beat IUPUI 75-64.

December 10, 2010 in Sports on Page B3 The way Lewiston coach Pat Teichmer and Coeur d’Alene coach Dale Poffenroth both figure, their teams could end up playing each other five times this season. If the other four …

December 10, 2010 in Sports on Page B3 Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison has been fined four times this season for dangerous hits. Now, he thinks an opposing player should be disciplined for supposedly going after him. Harrison …

December 10, 2010 in Sports on Page B3 Jarod Ames (119) and Colton Orrino (125) capped the night with pins as Central Valley (2-0) held off visiting Mt. Spokane 41-30 during Thursday’s Greater Spokane League wrestling match. The …