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In the news, Friday, March 27, 2015


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from Allen West
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What is unfolding in Iraq is beyond belief

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from Americas Freedom Fighters
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Wife Of Soldier Paralyzed While Looking For Bergdahl Posted THIS Message To Obama On Facebook!
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from The Blaze (& Glenn Beck)
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Trey Gowdy Reveals the Big News He ‘Learned Today’ About Hillary Clinton Emails
Hillary Clinton permanently deleted all emails from her personal server, the chairman of the House Select Committee on Benghazi said he was informed Friday.

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from Breitbart

SENATOR HARRY REID WON’T SEEK RE-ELECTION

Republican Senator Introduces Ban on Federal Gun Control
With the Senate focused on the 2016 budget, Senator Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) has proposed an amendment that would ban federally mandated gun control. Lee’s amendment would ban any future gun control from lawmakers that fails to garner “two-thirds of senators” in support. It would also ban regulations issued by agencies like the ATF.

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from CNSNews.com (& MRC & NewsBusters)
from Daily Kos
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Boycott these 5 common products made in Indiana

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from National Review
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Ted Cruz’s Not-So-Secret Weapon: His Wife

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from POLITICO
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from Religion News Service

Tibetan Buddhist leader blazes an innovative trail

Cardinal Raymond Burke: Gays, remarried Catholics, murderers are all the same
When Pope Francis last year effectively demoted U.S. Cardinal Raymond Burke by moving him out of a senior post in the Vatican to a largely ceremonial role at a Rome-based Catholic charity, it was viewed as a way to sideline one of the pontiff’s most outspoken critics on the right. But the move seems to have left Burke free to air his conservative — and pointed — views on efforts to change church practices, not that he was ever terribly hesitant about speaking his mind.

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from The Spokesman-Review

Co-pilot who crashed plane had hidden illness
Germanwings co-pilot Andreas Lubitz appeared happy and healthy to acquaintances, but a picture emerged Friday of a man who hid evidence of an illness from his employers — including a torn-up doctor’s note that would have kept him off work the day authorities say he crashed Flight 9525 into an Alpine mountainside.

Co-pilot locked cockpit, kept pilot from returning
The apparently deliberate act of a German pilot that caused the deaths of 150 people in France is leading to a broad re-examination of international airline security rules, which allowed the pilot to lock his more senior crew member out of the cockpit. The cockpit door-locking system, which was designed after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks in the United States, was intended to prevent suicidal terrorists from seizing control of jetliners, but may have had the unintended consequence of allowing a single pilot to do the same.

Q&A discusses how Germanwings pilot was likely locked out of cockpit

Labrador votes against school, road $$ for timber counties
Idaho Congressman Raul Labrador cast one of just 37 “no” votes in the House this week on funding for reauthorization of the Secure Rural Schools program, which provides millions to rural, timber-dependent Idaho counties for schools and roads.

Idaho lawmakers set school budget with 7.4% increase
Idaho lawmakers set a $1.48 billion public school budget on Friday, matching Gov. Butch Otter’s call for a 7.4 percent increase and fully funding the first year of a five-year plan to boost Idaho teachers’ salaries.

Wind gusts near 40 mph expected after midnight
Storm to follow on heels of near record warmth
A potentially potent wind storm is headed toward the Inland Northwest with thunderstorms possible in parts of the region.

Amanda Knox murder conviction overturned by Italy high court
Italy’s highest court has overturned the murder conviction against Amanda Knox and her ex-boyfriend, bringing to a definitive end the high-profile case.

9th Circuit dismisses Duncan’s appeal of death sentence
The 9th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals has rejected claims from attorneys for multiple murderer Joseph Duncan that the killer was incompetent to waive appeals of his death sentence, and dismissed the appeal that defense attorneys filed on his behalf.

House Democrats want to boost education spending, increase taxes
Proposed budget would expand UW medical training and fund WSU med school startup

Harry Reid announces retirement from U.S. Senate
Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid, 75, the wily Nevadan who dominated the Senate for a decade from the minority to the majority and back again, announced Friday he will retire after five terms.

Hecla to buy mining company in $20 M stock deal
Buyout of Revett puts Hecla in charge of controversial Northwest Montana mining project

Lewiston bar shooting may have been self-defense
Lewiston police are investigating a shooting at the Wrangler Bar that left one man injured late Thursday.

House OKs bill blocking physician Medicare cuts
In uncommon bipartisan harmony, the House approved a $214 billion bill on Thursday permanently blocking physician Medicare cuts, moving Congress closer to resolving a problem that has plagued it for years. The lopsided 392-37 vote shifted pressure onto the Senate, where its prospects have brightened as Democrats have muffled their criticism and President Barack Obama has embraced the bill. But with some conservatives also balking at the legislation, its fate there remained murky.

Study: Antarctic ice shelves melting 70 percent faster in past decade
The frozen fringes of western Antarctica have been melting 70 percent faster in the last decade, raising concern that an important buttress keeping land-based ice sheets from flowing to the sea could collapse or vanish in coming decades, a new study shows.

‘Downton Abbey’ to conclude after sixth season
Producers of the popular British period drama on Thursday confirmed it will end after its sixth season, scheduled to air in the United States in early 2016. The series, which airs earlier in the U.K., will have its finale on Christmas Day, 2015.

Indiana Gov. Mike Pence vigorously defended the state religious objections bill that he signed into law Thursday as businesses and organizations, including the NCAA, pressed concerns that it could open the door to legalizing discrimination against gay people.

The turmoil in Yemen grew into a regional conflict Thursday, with Saudi Arabia and its allies bombing Shiite rebels allied with Iran, while Egyptian officials said a ground assault will follow the airstrikes. Iran denounced the Saudi-led air campaign, saying it “considers this action a dangerous step,” and oil prices jumped in New York and London after the offensive.

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani wrote a letter Thursday to President Barack Obama and leaders of the other five countries engaged in talks aimed at a nuclear deal, urging them to overcome differences so that an agreement can be reached by the end of the month.

N.Y. fire, building collapse injure 12; gas blast blamed
An apparent gas explosion leveled an apartment building, largely destroyed another and launched rubble and shards of glass across streets in the heart of Manhattan’s trendy East Village on Thursday, injuring at least 19 people. Smoke could be seen and smelled for miles.

Inspector general report: Drug cartels funded DEA sex parties
Agents with the Drug Enforcement Administration are alleged to have had sexual escapades with prostitutes hired by drug cartels, based on a detailed report released Thursday by the Justice Department’s inspector general.

Bergdahl charged despite his stories of Taliban torture, captivity
Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl says he was tortured repeatedly in the five years he was held captive by the Taliban: beaten with a copper cable, chained, held in a cage and threatened with execution after trying to escape. The Army charged Bergdahl nevertheless on Wednesday, accusing him of desertion and misbehavior before the enemy for leaving his post in Afghanistan in June 2009.

Senate budget plan lurches forward
Republicans pushed a balanced-budget blueprint toward post-midnight Senate approval early today, laying down conservative markers for a likely veto struggle with President Barack Obama over their plans to end deficits, cut trillions in spending and repeal the health care law.

State grants Spokane seat at oil train hearings
With a significant boost in oil trains rolling through downtown possible, city leaders say Spokane’s “voice will be heard” as the state considers a proposed crude oil terminal in Vancouver, Washington. The state’s Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council said Thursday that the city – as well as a number of environmental, tribal and governmental entities – was granted intervention status, meaning the city had shown it will be affected by the facility and will be part of the formal hearings the state will hold regarding the facility’s permitting.

In brief: Schweitzer, Silver mountains to close
Schweitzer Mountain and Silver Mountain ski resorts will close for the season after the end of operations on Sunday, officials announced Thursday. The resorts normally are open at least through spring break.
Bail set for accused bank robber
A man accused of robbing a north Spokane bank reportedly led police on a chase after committing a bank robbery Wednesday afternoon, riding his bike through alleys and across yards until he slammed into the side of a squad car. Washington Trust Bank employees said a man dressed in a dirty gray sweatshirt and pants and a Spider Man mask entered the bank at 27 E. Indiana Ave. around 3:30 p.m. Minutes after his bond was set at $50,000 in court Thursday, David C. Burns interrupted the judge to ask that someone take care of his dogs.
Inmates accused of aiding escape
Shoshone County Jail escapee Roy J. Bieluch reportedly had help when he shimmied through a crawl space and walked out of the jail in February. Two fellow inmates have been charged with assisting an escape and face an additional $50,000 bond.

Spokane County Commissioner fined $100 for past campaign violation
The Washington Public Disclosure Commission laid to rest a three-year-old election spat involving Todd Mielke on Thursday, fining the Spokane County commissioner $100 for authorizing a public employee to campaign. The case stems from a complaint made by Mielke’s Democratic opponent in the 2012 County Commissioner’s race, John Roskelley, following a debate in front of the Newman Lake Homeowner’s Association that summer. Both Mielke and Roskelley sought information from a county engineering employee to answer questions about the area’s complex tax levies.

House Transportation Committee urged to raise gas tax, vehicle fees during hearing
A steady stream of business leaders and local government officials urged a House panel to raise the gasoline tax and several other vehicle fees and spend the projected $15 billion on roads, bridges, mass transit and ferries.

Lawmakers vote to repeal ‘instant racing’ machines
Idaho lawmakers have voted overwhelmingly to repeal authorization for the slot machine-like “instant racing” machines that have cropped up around Idaho this year, including at the Greyhound Park in Post Falls. The Idaho House’s 49-21 vote sends the bill to Gov. Butch Otter.

Diet drinks lead drop in soda consumers
Americans bought less soda for the 10th straight year in 2014, with diet sodas shrinking more than their sugary counterparts, according to a report released Thursday.

Suit alleges apartments violate Fair Housing Act
A Spokane developer is being sued by the National Fair Housing Alliance and local affiliates, who say that five apartment complexes built and managed by the firm weren’t designed to accommodate people with disabilities. The lawsuit names Rudeen Development LLC, which is owned by Kevin Rudeen. It was filed Thursday in U.S. District Court in Spokane. The suit alleges that five Rudeen apartment complexes in Spokane, Spokane Valley, Coeur d’Alene and Ponderay, Idaho, discriminate against people with disabilities by violating the federal Fair Housing Act.

In brief: Study says WSU made over $3.4B impact in state
A new study said Washington State University generated more than $3.4 billion in economic impact within the state last year. The study by WSU’s Office of Economic Development was released Wednesday as the school launched a yearlong celebration of its 125th birthday. The study said WSU delivered $18.87 in economic impact for every state dollar invested in the school.
Microsoft to suppliers: Provide paid time off
Microsoft said Thursday it will push its U.S. suppliers to give their employees paid time off – but that only applies for the staffers that do work for Microsoft. Microsoft Corp. said suppliers with 50 or more employees will be asked to provide at least 15 days of paid time off for employees that mainly work with the Redmond, Washington, company. They can offer either 15 unrestricted paid days off or 10 days of paid vacation and five days of sick leave. Microsoft said it will give suppliers 12 months to make the changes.
Last week, fewer filed for unemployment
The Labor Department said Thursday that weekly applications for jobless aid fell 9,000 to a seasonally adjusted 282,000. The decrease suggests that a recent slowdown in manufacturing, housing starts and retail sales has not trickled into the job market, a possible indication that economic growth will rebound after a harsh winter.
Average rate falls for 30-year mortgage
Mortgage giant Freddie Mac said Thursday the national average for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage declined to 3.69 percent from 3.78 percent last week. The average rate for a 15-year mortgage, popular with homeowners who refinance, eased to 2.97 percent from 3.06 percent last week.

Agency proposes ‘payday’ loan rules
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau proposed rules Thursday to protect Americans from stumbling into what it calls a “debt trap.” At the heart of the plan is a requirement that payday lenders verify borrowers’ incomes before approving a loan.

Shawn Vestal: Health care horror stories more hairy than scary

Editorial: Zags, GU represent Spokane at its finest

Amy Goodman: The costs of war and price of peace

An artist’s dance to display his work
‘Dance of Sun & Moon’ by Jerry McKellar placed in Valley park

Noted Spokane developer Wendell Reugh dies at 86
Wendell Reugh, a prominent Spokane property owner and developer, died Sunday at age 86. Born on July 21, 1928, in Rochester, New York, Reugh moved to Spokane as a boy with his family, attending Wilson Elementary and Lewis and Clark High School. He went on to Washington State University and served in the U.S. Navy. Reugh rose from an office equipment salesman to residential contractor to major building owner through the course of his life. A cause of death was not given.

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