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Spin Control archive for Sept. 12, 2011

MONDAY, SEPT. 12, 2011

State Auditor Brian Sonntag in a 2007 photo shot by Rich Roesler (Rich Roesler / Spokesman-Review)

Sonntag not running for re-election

Brian Sonntag. File photo OLYMPIA – State Auditor Brian Sonntag, the longest serving state executive in office, will retire at the end of next year from a 20-year stint at the head of the office that keeps an eye on the other state offices. Sonntag,…

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Another GOP prez debate tonight at 5

Caller wondered if it was true that there is yet still another GOP presidential debate tonight. Absolutely. A debate jointly sponsored by CNN and the Tea Party -- proving the old "strange bedfellows" adage -- will be llive on the cable news channel starting at…

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Take a shot at the news quiz

Think you've been paying attention to the news? Here's your chance to find out, and possibly win lunch for two at the Davenport. Try our That's News to You Quiz online. Top entries qualify for a drawing for the prize.

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