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Matter of Opinion archive for Feb. 12, 2008

TUESDAY, FEB. 12, 2008

Docs vs. Drug Company Reps

We had a group in today representing the Washington State Medical Association and the Spokane County Medical Association.They told us about the bills they are lobbying for in the state Legislature.One of the more interesting causes is their hope that pharmaceutical company reps won't be…

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Cougar Hunting: We're for it

(AP photo)From our editorial today.In 2004, the Legislature, at the behest of Rep. Joel Kretz, R-Wauconda.,...adopted a pilot project that allowed the use of dogs in five counties where cougars had become a public safety concern. Now that it has proved to be a success,…

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