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• Federal officials giving tribal police more authority

  September 5, 2011 in Idaho on Page A1 BOISE – Law enforcement is being hampered in Indian Country by what federal authorities describe as jurisdictional gaps. So they’re working with three Idaho tribes, including the Coeur d’Alene Tribe, … 46

• Editorial: Public has right to see research it has paid for

  March 5, 2011 in Opinion on Page A10 While it might seem at times that congressional debate is seat-of-the-pants silliness, much of what informs legislation is the product of empirical research and in-depth analysis. Congress, in essence, has … 5

• State’s stimulus take hefty

  November 2, 2009 in City on Page A1 In the race for stimulus dollars, Washington is well ahead of the pack in winning valuable government contracts. Federal contracts awarded to companies and government agencies in the state are … 2

• Power play: Avista dams relicensed

  June 19, 2009 in Idaho on Page A1 Five hydropower dams on the Spokane River are entering a new era. Avista Corp. received a new federal license for the dams Thursday that spells out how they will operate …

• Student sues SFCC over anti-abortion display

  March 12, 2009 in City A Spokane Falls Community College student who was barred from putting up an anti-abortion display is suing the college in federal court in Spokane. 7

• Audit Confirms Abusive Irs Work Finds Employees Judged On How Much Money They Collect, Not Taxpayer Services Provided

  January 14, 1998 in Nation/World on Page A6 A new internal audit has revealed that taxpayers’ rights have been abused nationwide because the IRS has routinely measured the performance of employees on the basis of how much money …

• Bowles To Remain Clinton’s Chief Of Staff

  January 14, 1998 in Nation/World on Page A3 Ending one of the biggest suspense stories inside the Beltway, Erskine Bowles bowed to pressure from President Clinton and said he would remain as White House chief of staff rather …

• Thompson Sheds Light, Takes Heat Just When He Had Democrats Down, Critics Say, Republican Attack Dog Failed To Go For The Throat

  October 4, 1997 in Nation/World on Page A1 Thompson

• Gingrich Says ‘Fast Track’ In Deep Trouble

  October 1, 1997 in Nation/World on Page A4 President Clinton got a wake-up call from House Speaker Newt Gingrich, R-Ga., who said Tuesday that the proposed fast-track authority for negotiating new trade agreements was “in very deep trouble.” …

• Clinton Asks Gop’s Help On Budget President Names Erskine Bowles White House Chief Of Staff

  November 9, 1996 in Nation/World on Page A1 Setting an ambitious pace as he enters his second term, President Clinton said Friday he will begin working with congressional leaders next week to see if they can strike a …

• Panel Votes To Cut Funds For Farmers Nethercutt Backs Midstream Change

  June 4, 1996 in Nation/World on Page A1 Inland Northwest farmers are flocking to federal offices by the thousands these days to sign contracts that would end farm subsidy programs. But a House panel wants to change the …

• Recess Could Be A Breather For The Gop Critics Say The Republican Revolution Is Bogging Down

  February 3, 1996 in Nation/World on Page A4 Despite a docket of unfinished business and the prospect of a national default, the House has now recessed for three weeks amid growing signs that the year-old Republican revolution has …

• Shutdown Slowly Affects Everyone

  November 19, 1995 in Nation/World on Page A16 Want to report a dangerous toy to the government? Leave a message. If it’s life-threatening, they’ll get back to you. Got your eye on one of those 400 new border …