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Spin Control archive for Oct. 9, 2012

TUESDAY, OCT. 9, 2012


McMorris Rodgers, Cowan debate for first time

The Democratic opponent of U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers in the November election used much of the first debate for Congressional seat representing Spokane working to portray the incumbent Republican as an engrained fixture in a bickering Congress. But McMorris Rodgers used her time to…

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Today's fun video: Brown, Cantwell try comedy 

Washington Democrats got together recently to give out awards, and the prize for "Rising Star" went to former legislative and congressional aide Marcus Riccelli, a current candidate for the state House of Representatives. One might think that Democrats might want to hold off on proclaiming…

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Map of state business tax climate from the Tax Foundation (Map courtesy of the Tax Foundation)

WA ranked No. 6 for biz climate

Candidates trying to make points this year by decrying Washington as a terrible place to do business, take heed: One national organization rates Washington No. 6 for its "business tax climate." That's sixth from the top, or best state (Wyoming), not sixth worst (New York).…

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