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Sunday, May 19, 2013
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Fairness is the goal
May 19, 2013 in Letters, Opinion on 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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Play was disturbing
May 19, 2013 in Letters, Opinion on 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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Go with motherly instinct
May 19, 2013 in Letters, Opinion on 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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Focus on joy of life
May 19, 2013 in Letters, Opinion on 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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BRAC has final word
May 19, 2013 in Letters, Opinion on 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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City projects help residents
May 19, 2013 in Opinion on 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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Vegas has casinos, planes
May 19, 2013 in Letters, Opinion on 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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Trade agreements fail
May 19, 2013 in Letters, Opinion on 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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Focus on real issues
May 19, 2013 in Letters, Opinion on 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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Coffee buddies cherished
May 19, 2013 in Letters, Opinion on 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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Eye on Boise: Otter’s housing stipend to resume
May 19, 2013 in Idaho on Page B10 BOISE – Former longtime chief state economist Mike Ferguson analyzed the latest state tax revenue news – which showed revenues surging 13.2 percent over forecasts for April, the biggest tax … 2
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M’s lose another in ninth
May 19, 2013 in Sports on Page C1 CLEVELAND – Two ninth-inning losses in two days have left the Seattle Mariners reeling and frustrated. Mark Reynolds’ bases-loaded fielder’s choice in the ninth inning Saturday scored Jason Kipnis and …
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Lake City caps 28-0 season with state title
May 19, 2013 in Idaho, Sports on Page C1 As the Lake City softball team posed with the championship trophy Saturday afternoon and the digital cameras were clicking away, a fan summed it up perfectly. “This never gets old,” …
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No Triple Crown: Oxbow upsets Orb at Preakness
May 19, 2013 in Sports on Page C1 BALTIMORE – A pair of not so over-the-hill Hall of Famers pulled off a huge upset in the Preakness and ended any hopes of a Triple Crown attempt at the … 1
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NC boys collect track championship
May 19, 2013 in Sports on Page C1 It was a bittersweet day for the North Central boys and girls track teams Saturday afternoon as the 3A Regional track meet concluded at Spokane Falls Community College. The top … 2
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Today’s Best
May 19, 2013 in Sports on Page C2 Lance Stephenson Had 25 points and 10 rebounds to help the Pacers advance to NBA Eastern Conference finals.
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Premier League cappers
May 19, 2013 in Sports on Page C2 The Premier League could go into overtime. After today’s simultaneous season-ending games ( 7:30 a.m., ESPN), Arsenal and Chelsea might wind up in a one-match playoff to determine third place …
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Stingy Pacers advance
May 19, 2013 in Sports on Page C2 INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana spent the entire season perfecting its defense. On Saturday, it produced the biggest payoff for the Pacers in nearly a decade.
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Johnson races to fourth All-Star win
May 19, 2013 in Sports on Page C2 Auto Racing: Jimmie Johnson became the first four-time winner of NASCAR’s annual All-Star race Saturday night at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C. Johnson got a fast final pit stop …
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Detroit evens series
May 19, 2013 in Sports on Page C2 Damien Brunner and Brendan Smith scored in the second period and the visiting Detroit Red Wings beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1 Saturday in Game 2 to even their Western Conference …
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Sounders net 4 again
May 19, 2013 in Sports on Page C2 Forward Eddie Johnson scored twice, including the winner early in the 62nd minute, and the Seattle Sounders ended FC Dallas’ nine-game unbeaten streak in MLS play with a 4-2 victory …
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Young athletes need advocates for prevention of concussions
May 19, 2013 in Sports on Page C3 During the last few years in medical and media discussions an interest in concussion and its implications for our youth has increased. Locally, a recent visit by an invited speaker … 1
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Thompson’s biggest critic has direct line to budding star
May 19, 2013 in Sports on Page C3 OAKLAND, Calif. – Klay Thompson had just outdone himself and nearly everyone else in recent NBA playoff games. The shooting guard scored 29 points for the Golden State Warriors in …
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Stern treatment from NBA boss
May 19, 2013 in Sports on Page C3 Thursday: You are walking down the street. You come across David Stern’s limo, which has a flat tire. He is standing outside the car, holding a dead phone in his …

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