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Spin Control archive for Feb. 18, 2009

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 18, 2009



Drop off boxes out

Spokane County is putting out its ballot drop off boxes today. Which may seem strange, considering that most voters do not actually have ballots to drop off.But the ballots go out in the mail today and Thursday, so it won't be long before you are…

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Minnick to auto industry: Yer grounded

Well not exactly. But U.S. Rep. Walt MInnick did repeat his call today for "tough love" for the auto industry as it seeks federal bailout.By that he means they need to submit reorganization plans to a bankruptcy judge, rather than coming to Congress. Go inside…

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