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Spin Control archive for March 25, 2009

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2009


A marmot takes a break – from mayhem, perhaps? – in Riverfront Park. 
 (Rajah Bose / The Spokesman-Review)

How busy is the Legislature? 

Note to Legislature: Handle the big stuffIn Olympia, one might argue, not very busy.The State Senate has passed a bill making the Olympic marmot the state mammal. The proposal is now before a House committee.As is typical with such proposal, it started with a grade…

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