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Spin Control archive for Jan. 29, 2010

FRIDAY, JAN. 29, 2010

Honoring Japanese internees, Vietnam veterans

OLYMPIA -- Japanese-American students pulled out of college and sent to internment camps during World War II would be eligible for honorary degrees under a bill approved by a legislative committee.Members of the South Vietnamese army who came to the United States after the Vietnam…

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Rep. Alex Wood, D-Spokane, was one of several state lawmakers who on Monday, Feb. 3, 2003, praised the heroism and the dangerous work done by the seven Columbia astronauts. (Rich Roesler, Spokesman-Review)

Wood says he'll wait to endorse successor 

Retiring Rep. Alex Wood said Friday he won't endorse any candidates vying to replace him until at least after the June election filing deadline.Wood, a Democrat, serves the 3rd Legislative District representing central Spokane."I wouldn't be surprised if I don't endorse anyone except the final…

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WA Lege Day 19: Of homes and homeless 

OLYMPIA -- It is Housing and Homeless Advocacy Day today, with the state's Low Income Housing Alliance will be meeting in and around the Capitol.The House is set to vote on a bill that allows churches to host temporary homeless camps on their property and…

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