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Spin Control archive for Nov. 29, 2011

TUESDAY, NOV. 29, 2011


Mike Padden, with his wife Laura, waves to family and friends after being sworn in by Supreme Court Justice Jim Johnson (Jim Camden)

Spec Sess Day 2: Padden sworn in

Mike Padden, with wife Laura, waves to family and friends in the Senate chamber after being sworn in by Supreme Courth Justice Jim Johnson OLYMPIA -- Mike Padden took the oath of office Tuesday afternoon in the Senate chambers shortly after Spokane County certified the…

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Rush-Allen recount will be done by hand 

The final outcome of the City Council race for a seat representing south Spokane won’t be decided until next week. That’s when the Spokane County Election’s Office will recount ballots in a contest so close that state law required a second examination. Former Councilman Mike…

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