Tue., March 3, 2009
The White House and Washington state's two Democratic senators were very happy to announce this week that a small piece of the stimulus package was headed to Spokane for a new medical clinic.Community Health Association of Spokane was awarded a $1.3 million grant Monday from…
Tue., March 3, 2009
After the weekend's Conservative Political Action Committee meeting, the biggest talking point revolves around Rush Limbaugh and his role as the "leader" of the Republican Party.Go inside the blog to view some of the videos that are fueling the debate.
Mon., March 2, 2009
The Community Health Association of Spokane will get $1.3 million from the economic stimulus package, although the organization that operates five local clinics isn't sure yet how the money is to be used. The White House and Washington’s two U.S. senators announced Monday the money…
Mon., March 2, 2009
The 100-second look, courtesy of TalkingPointsMemo.
Mon., March 2, 2009
...or went to church, and missed the weekend "talking head shows" here's the TalkingPointsMemo short version, that highlights Obama's stylistic differences in cabinet meetings, and Rush Limbaugh's role in the GOP:
Sun., March 1, 2009
Above photo first appeared on SteveQuayle.com, attributed to "Pam"A platoon of reservists from the 455th Engineering Co. took a walk down a street in Hayden, Idaho, last month and made a right turn into the blogosphere. Out there, they inadvertently fan the flame for folks…
Sat., Feb. 28, 2009
What did you miss if you spent the week in a cave (one without access to newspapers, the Internet or cable television)?Barack Obama held an economic summit, John McCain was in the audience and got to ask the first question. Obama addressed a joint session…
Fri., Feb. 27, 2009
Fresh off the screen from TalkingPointsMemo, the quick look at Friday.
Fri., Feb. 27, 2009
The U.S. Army has released the cause of crash of two helicopters near Kirkuk, Iraq, last month, a crash which killed all four pilots aboard, including Chief Warrant Officer Benjamin Todd of Colville.The two helicopters were hit by enemy fire and collided while trying to…
Fri., Feb. 27, 2009
While asking retired Gen. Barry McCaffrey about the president's plan to draw down the troops in Iraq, Matt Lauer segued Friday morning into another military question du jour, the lifting of the ban on photographing the coffins of returning casualties.For those not following closely at…
Fri., Feb. 27, 2009
President Obama announced today the United States will be bringing combat troops home from Iraq by next August.
Fri., Feb. 27, 2009
Yesterday was "budget day" for the Obama Administration. Here's the TalkingPointsMemo quick look at that, and a few other things.
Thu., Feb. 26, 2009
The City of Spokane is looking to fill two spots on the Park Board. For those unfamiliar with the way the city works (or doesn't work), the Park Board is arguably the most powerful unelected body around.The city, by its charter, has to set aside…
Thu., Feb. 26, 2009
Now that the stimulus package has packaged, state and local governments are lining up to ask for money for projects that they'd like to get done, if only they had the money.Gov. Chris Gregoire today debuted a new Web site, Recovery.wa.gov , that tells those…
Thu., Feb. 26, 2009
The worst thing for Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal after his response to the president's speech Tuesday night might be being compared to someone else.Someone who doesn't actually exist, except as a character on a sitcom: Kenneth the page on "30 Rock."The Web is full of…
Thu., Feb. 26, 2009
Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers is dabbling in Web videos with a YouTube offering that catches her before and after President Obama's speech. It's pretty interesting, but it seems the director may have watched too many "West Wing" episodes where the characters walk and talk.
Wed., Feb. 25, 2009
FactCheck is a Web site worth checking regularly. And they are pretty even-handed in their criticism.They point out problems in President Obama's Tuesday night speech at a research piece here. (But then, you knew the U.S. didn't really invent the automobile, didn't you?)They point out…
Wed., Feb. 25, 2009
News shows are giving Barack Obama high marks for Tuesday's speech.Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal's Republican response? Not so much.
Wed., Feb. 25, 2009
Mayor Mary Verner is getting some extra exposure on YouTube from her performance last weekend at RAWK.We're thinking she shouldn't quit her day job. But how would you rate the mayor's rap?
Wed., Feb. 25, 2009
I have an Itronix laptop, one of the really rugged ones designed for use by the military and other occupations that are out in the rain, snow, muck and sand. It's called a Go Book, and I admire it for its simplicity, and its ability…
Wed., Feb. 25, 2009
Sen. John McCain rates the Obama speech effectiveTo hear what members of the Washington and Idaho delegations talk about the speech, go here.
Tue., Feb. 24, 2009
All this talk about the economic stimulus is mostly in the macro.$787 billion total, about a third in tax cuts and two thirds in spending.But what does it mean for Washington or Idaho? There's a way to find out. A Web site called Stimulus Watch…
Tue., Feb. 24, 2009
President Obama's speech starts at 6 p.m. Pacific Standard Time, or as close to that as possible after he gets in the door, walks down the aisle and gets to the podium.Members of Congress have been told the speech will take about 50 minutes, allowing…
Tue., Feb. 24, 2009
President Obama and Sen. John McCain must be pining for the debates from last fall.Obama gave McCain the first question at the economic summit. What are you going to do about those pricey helicopters, McCain asked.
Mon., Feb. 23, 2009
Supporters of a move to disincorporate the City of Spokane Valley will hold an organizational meeting on March 3 at University High School. Sally Jackson, leader of the move to undo the incorporation that voters approved in 2002, said the meeting is an opportunity to…
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