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Spin Control archive for Aug. 2011

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 3, 2011

FAA fight could create INW problems 

Inland Northwest airports may have major construction projects knocked off track by a congressional fight over the Federal Aviation Administration. A $3.3 million grant to finish the major runway reconstruction at Spokane International Airport and a nearly $1 million grant for a building at Coeur…

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FAA fight felt in Spokane, CdA

The fight between House Republicans and Senate Democrats over Federal Aviation Administration is being felt at Inland Northwest airports. Spokane International Airport is worried about a $3.3 million grant to finish its runway enhancement, and getting the new instrumentation calibrated by the FAA, because the…

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TUESDAY, AUG. 2, 2011


Third state initiative makes Nov. 8 ballot 

The third and final initiative in the blocks for the Nov. 8 election cleared the signature stage Monday night. Initiative 1163, which requires training and background checks for home health care workers, turned in some 340,000 signatures, which was a cushion of almost 100,000 over…

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MONDAY, AUG. 1, 2011

Community Bill of Rights, Round 2 

Envision Spokane's second attempt at a Community Bill of Rights may be the highlight of tonight's Spokane City Council meeting. The council has a hearing set near the end of its regular 6 p.m. session for the proposal, which can be found here. Envision Spokane…

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