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Correction
Page A13 Tuesday’s editorial on the proposed visa for immigrant entrepreneurs misnamed the U.S. Senate bill. It is Startup Act 3.0
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Editorial: Alliance critical for med school development
Page A13 The Biomedical and Health Sciences Building, the centerpiece of the Spokane medical school, will be ready for occupancy in the fall. The $60 million facility was designed to accommodate first- … 4
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Frida Ghitis: Despite ill economy, Europe dodging extremism
Page A13 BARCELONA, Spain – It hardly qualifies as breaking news that Europe is in the middle of a deep and protracted economic contraction. When a story, no matter how shocking, goes … 1
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Meet the new Strip
Page A13 Food for thought about the new Indian casino in Airway Heights: The city should barter an equivalent-sized piece of property that the tribe wants to build upon for a similar-size … 9
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Keystone blocked, too
Page A13 I am writing this in response to Shawn Vestal’s May 11 column on gun control legislation. He is dismayed that legislation has been blocked in part because of the National … 28
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Too many fees
Page A13 Once again, the politicos have stomped on the will of the people. Didn’t we, in fact, vote for $30 vehicle license tabs? 23
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Abortion worse than protests
Page A13 I must comment on the recent protest by pro-lifers. 133
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Diplomats work for U.S.
Page A11 Count me as irritable on the subject, but President Obama’s imperious habit of suggesting that American diplomats work for him is offensive to democratic sensibilities. In the second presidential debate … 25
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Editorial: Editorial: We can’t afford losing our minds to Canada
Page A11 A “Pivot to Canada” billboard greets motorists near Silicon Valley in California, as the Canadian government tries to take advantage of congressional gridlock by luring talented immigrants with start-up visas. … 6
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Encroachment matters
Page A11 Unless the Bureau of Indian Affairs can alter the existing prevailing wind, the approach for the contemplated new heavy aircraft will take it directly over the proposed casino real estate. … 53
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Need more athletic facilities
Page A11 I am writing this letter in support of the proposed sports complex at Riverstone in Coeur d’Alene. As the head women’s basketball coach at North Idaho College, I can’t emphasize … 8
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Stopping crime in West Central
Page A11 On May 6, a man was shot in West Central. The police response was swift and substantial; streets were barricaded by police cruisers, and officers warned neighborhood residents to stay … 3
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In Florida, speed kills
Page A7 At great political peril, George Ryan did the right thing. Not to canonize the man. After all, the then-governor of Illinois was later imprisoned on corruption charges. 73
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Good job, Rogers High
Page A7 Rogers High School students, teachers, counselors, staff, parents and everyone else involved in your successes: You all rock! You deserve a standing ovation. 14
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Pay up for tire studs
Page A7 May I give Wallace Foster (May 4 letter) and other studded tire users some lessons on democracy and studded tires, because the Legislature gave them a kiss on the wrist … 60
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Melodrama in Airway Heights
Page A7 The Spokane Tribe wants a casino in Airway Heights, and those opposed to it are firing fallacies like there will be no tomorrow. Encroachment, jobs, fiery crashes, political intrigue and … 26
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Editorial: Full-day kindergarten a risk worth funding
Page B8 In a bold move, the Spokane Public Schools board voted Wednesday to offer full-day kindergarten at all elementary schools this fall. It’s bold because the state won’t fully fund kindergarten … 3
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Smart Bombs: Education under the gun
Page B8 In the wake of the schoolhouse massacre in Newtown, Conn., Idaho’s lawmakers rallied to ensure that the state’s gun owners remained safe from government intruders. They passed four minor bills, … 12
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City projects help residents
Page B9 Spokane Alliance has been working for the common good for more than a decade. We are a nonpartisan, multi-issue organization comprised of churches, education associations, students, nonprofits and unions. We … 5
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Focus on joy of life
Page B9 On May 5, I participated in Bloomsday with three of my good friends. We had a great time walking, talking and enjoying the beauty of Spokane until we ran into … 76
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Vegas has casinos, planes
Page B9 Recent stories in The Spokesman-Review have stressed the danger of building a 14-story hotel and casino tower 1.4 miles from Fairchild Air Force Base. Last month, I flew into Las … 37
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BRAC has final word
Page B9 Reading all the “experts’ ” opinion on the safety of a casino in Airway Heights, keep in mind the Base Realignment and Closure Commission makes the final decision. They don’t … 10
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Coffee buddies cherished
Page B9 I agree with Rebecca Nappi when she talks (May 13) about aging men in groups remaining healthy, happy and living longer. My group meets most weekdays for coffee. I joined … 1
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Gender bias in draft
Page B9 I read with interest the recent articles about businesses filing for bankruptcy for failing to allow both genders the same privileges. I have not seen any mention of the greatest … 87
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Go with motherly instinct
Page B9 On May 12, people all around Spokane celebrated Mother’s Day. I delivered a Mother’s Day card to Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers. She’s not my mom, but speaking from one mom … 11
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Fairness is the goal
Page B9 There seems to be serious confusion about the provisions of the Initiative for Clean and Fair Elections. Let us be clear: The proposal would not prevent conversations between elected officials … 9
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Focus on real issues
Page B9 Enough Benghazi, IRS targeting and news about bombing suspects. Let’s talk issues relevant to the welfare of American citizens. IRS flagging the “right” isn’t worthy news. Real news publicizes the … 24
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Play was disturbing
Page B9 I attended the theater at Eastern Washington University last night because my daughter was required to view the play, “Bat Boy: The Musical,” for her drama class. Although many of … 14
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Trade agreements fail
Page B9 Even though President Barack Obama recently said the U.S. is selling more exports to South Korea, it’s just not true. U.S. goods exports to Korea dropped, and the trade gap … 2
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Answer to population, pollution
Page B9 I think the world has reached its tipping point in population and pollution. The increasing unemployment among the young bespeaks a world where there is no room for the upcoming … 18

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