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AP Report Shows Backlog at VA Hasn’t Improved; Networks Fail to Cover
On Thursday night, the top English and Spanish broadcast networks made no mention of the latest surrounding the Department of Veterans Affairs scandal as an Associated Press (AP) investigation found that the number of delays for veterans seeking care has not improved as the scandal approaches its first anniversary.
Chris Matthews Makes Excuses for Chelsea Clinton's Reported 'Pig' Snub of Secret Service
English and Spanish Networks Skip Latest Break in the Clinton Foundation Scandal
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BREAKING: A Judge Just Made A Monumental Ruling About The Pledge of Allegiance
BREAKING: A Judge Just Made A Monumental Ruling About The Pledge of Allegiance
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from The Daily Caller
Japan Defies Obama — Plans On Building 43 Coal PlantsAs Japan promises the United Nations it will cut carbon dioxide emissions, the country simultaneously plans on building 43 coal-fired power projects to make up for shuttered nuclear power.
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from Examiner.com
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Sean Hannity Helps Rand Paul Find Excuses For the Things He Used to Believe
How Wall Street captured Washington’s effort to rein in banks
Intense lobbying of regulators, many of them veterans of the industry themselves, helped ensure that practices the Dodd-Frank law was meant to stop would remain in place.
Sean Hannity Helps Rand Paul Find Excuses For the Things He Used to Believe
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How Wall Street captured Washington’s effort to rein in banks
Intense lobbying of regulators, many of them veterans of the industry themselves, helped ensure that practices the Dodd-Frank law was meant to stop would remain in place.
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from Right Wing News
A Woman Gets a Notification She Calls a ‘Spit to the Face’ of Those ‘Who Have Paid the Ultimate Sacrifice’
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Aversion therapy ban passes House
The House moved to ban aversion therapy that some believe can change homosexual orientation and others contend is dangerous and ineffective. It passed a revised version of a Senate bill that extend the ban from physical treatments like ice baths and shock therapy to “talk therapy” in which counselors try to convince someone to change their sexual orientation. Rep. Matt Shea, R-Spokane Valley, led an unsuccessful effort by GOP members to defeat those revisions, saying they were an unconstitutional infringement on free speech and interfere with the patient-counselor relationship.
Impaired driving suspected in rollover crash injuring five teens
Five teens were injured Thursday morning in a one-vehicle rollover collision that appears to have been caused by impaired driving, the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office said. The driver of the vehicle lost control on West Rutter Parkway between Wakiki Road and Dorsett Road around 1:30 a.m. Thursday. Four passengers were transported to the hospital with minor injuries, and one was transported serious but non-life threatening injuries.
Stolen cabin found outside of Springdale
Stevens County sheriff’s deputies have located a cabin stolen from a family’s rural property near Springdale. Sheriff Kendle Allen said deputies received a phone tip Wednesday night about the cabin’s location and went out Thursday morning to check it out. They found the cabin on private property a few miles east of Springdale, about 10 miles from the original location. While a cabin theft sounds unusual, Allen said he’s seen several other thefts of similarly-sized sheds. “It’s a 10 by 20 pre-built shed that they’ve made into a cabin,” he said.
Stevens County family’s log cabin stolen off foundation
Detectives seek naked man who assaulted elderly women in Deer Park
Boston Marathon bomber found guilty on all 30 counts
Dzhokhar Tsarnaev was convicted on all charges Wednesday in the Boston Marathon bombing by a jury that will now decide whether the 21-year-old should be executed or shown mercy for what his lawyer says was a crime masterminded by his big brother.
Dzhokhar Tsarnaev was convicted on all charges Wednesday in the Boston Marathon bombing by a jury that will now decide whether the 21-year-old should be executed or shown mercy for what his lawyer says was a crime masterminded by his big brother.
Washington House passes gun bill based on Spokane murder-suicide
In an effort to find some good in a tragedy, the Legislature is poised to pass a law that could prevent another event like the murder-suicide of Sheena Henderson and her husband, Christopher, at a Spokane hospital last summer. The House unanimously approved a bill requiring law enforcement agencies to notify worried family members before returning firearms seized from a person involved in domestic violence or other criminal activities, or from someone being examined for mental illness. Because of a minor change, it is headed back to the Senate, which already gave it unanimous approval.
In an effort to find some good in a tragedy, the Legislature is poised to pass a law that could prevent another event like the murder-suicide of Sheena Henderson and her husband, Christopher, at a Spokane hospital last summer. The House unanimously approved a bill requiring law enforcement agencies to notify worried family members before returning firearms seized from a person involved in domestic violence or other criminal activities, or from someone being examined for mental illness. Because of a minor change, it is headed back to the Senate, which already gave it unanimous approval.
Ex-VA doctor faces additional child sex charges
The former Spokane VA Medical Center doctor accused of drugging and raping a 13-year-old boy at his Nine Mile Falls home now faces additional charges that he traveled to Mississippi and videotaped sex with other young victims.
The former Spokane VA Medical Center doctor accused of drugging and raping a 13-year-old boy at his Nine Mile Falls home now faces additional charges that he traveled to Mississippi and videotaped sex with other young victims.
State regulators are naming and shaming local water departments that have let water wasters slide – and forcing agencies to slash water use by as much as a third. They say it’s necessary as California reservoirs, and the snow on mountains that is supposed to refill them, reach record lows.
Short people at higher risk of heart disease, study finds
Short people have more risk for heart disease, and now researchers may know why: Genes that govern height also seem to affect cholesterol, especially in men.
Arizona sheriff’s botched rape case leads to major settlement
Officials agreed Wednesday to pay $3.5 million to settle a lawsuit that alleged metro Phoenix’s sheriff botched the investigation into the rape of a 13-year-old girl and failed to arrest the suspect who then went on to sexually attack her again. The decision to resolve the lawsuit by the girl’s guardians marks the latest in a long string of legal settlements against Arpaio’s office. The county had previously paid more than $68 million in judgments, settlements and legal fees for the Sheriff’s Office during Arpaio’s 22-year tenure.
Officials agreed Wednesday to pay $3.5 million to settle a lawsuit that alleged metro Phoenix’s sheriff botched the investigation into the rape of a 13-year-old girl and failed to arrest the suspect who then went on to sexually attack her again. The decision to resolve the lawsuit by the girl’s guardians marks the latest in a long string of legal settlements against Arpaio’s office. The county had previously paid more than $68 million in judgments, settlements and legal fees for the Sheriff’s Office during Arpaio’s 22-year tenure.
Witness: Man shot by South Carolina officer given no warning
An eyewitness whose cellphone video put a South Carolina police officer in jail on a murder charge said Wednesday that he did not hear the white officer give any warning before he fired eight times at the back of a black man who can be seen in the footage running away before he falls to the ground.
An eyewitness whose cellphone video put a South Carolina police officer in jail on a murder charge said Wednesday that he did not hear the white officer give any warning before he fired eight times at the back of a black man who can be seen in the footage running away before he falls to the ground.
The Secret Service has placed a high-ranking supervisor on administrative leave and suspended the supervisor’s security clearance after what it called “allegations of misconduct and potential criminal activity.”
Obama calls for end to gay ‘conversion’
President Barack Obama is calling for a ban on psychiatric “conversion” therapies aimed at changing the sexual orientation of gay, lesbian and transgendered youth, a top aide said Wednesday.
Investigator hired in hanging death
Lawyers hired by the family of a black man who was found hanging in Mississippi said Wednesday that they are hiring independent experts, including a high-profile forensic pathologist, to conduct an investigation separate from the one pursued by state and federal authorities.
Couple arrested in gruesome abuse case
LAS VEGAS – Two people have been arrested in what authorities describe as a twisted, gruesome case of abuse involving a child’s corpse hidden in a broken-down car, a starved baby living on water and a sheltered teenager impregnated by her stepfather.
Nearly 9 percent of Americans are angry and have a gun, study says
Nearly 9 percent of people in the United States have outbursts of anger, break or smash things, or get into physical fights – and have access to a firearm, a new study says. What’s more, 1.5 percent of people who have these anger issues carry their guns outside the home.
Obama calls senators for Iran deal support
Democratic senators are intent on changing a bill that would give Congress a say in an emerging nuclear deal with Iran – tweaks that could make it more palatable to President Barack Obama, who called two key senators on Wednesday to lobby against undermining diplomatic efforts to end a standoff with Tehran.
Democratic senators are intent on changing a bill that would give Congress a say in an emerging nuclear deal with Iran – tweaks that could make it more palatable to President Barack Obama, who called two key senators on Wednesday to lobby against undermining diplomatic efforts to end a standoff with Tehran.
Iran calls for a timetable for global nuclear disarmament
Iran accused the five nuclear powers Wednesday of failing to take concrete action to eliminate their stockpiles and called for negotiations on a convention to achieve nuclear disarmament by a target date.
Iran accused the five nuclear powers Wednesday of failing to take concrete action to eliminate their stockpiles and called for negotiations on a convention to achieve nuclear disarmament by a target date.
An Afghan soldier shot and killed a U.S. soldier and wounded several others Wednesday before being shot dead, the first so-called “insider attack” to target NATO troops since they ended their combat mission at the start of the year.
Gold mine robbery likely an inside job
A robbery of $8.5 million in gold from a mine refinery in Mexico’s western Sinaloa state was likely an inside job, authorities said Wednesday.
Iran ships raise stakes in Yemen fighting
Iran dispatched a destroyer and another naval ship to waters off Yemen on Wednesday, raising the stakes amid a Saudi-led air campaign targeting Iranian-backed Shiite rebels fighting forces loyal to the country’s embattled president.
A bill sponsored by Rep. Joe Schmick, R-Colfax, would authorize the DOT to raise speed limits 5 mph over the current limit on stretches of highway that the department deems safe. It passed the state Senate on Wednesday, 41-7. The bill passed the House on a 78-19 vote last month.
OSHA cuts fine for death at corn maze
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration has reduced the fine for the Incredible Corn Maze in Hauser over the death of a worker. In a settlement agreement, the agency lowered the $14,000 in penalties to $6,000, said David Kearns, area director for OSHA. NW Creative Solutions LLC, which operated the Halloween attraction, agreed to reach out and share information with other industry operators.
Mobius reopens in temporary home inside downtown library
Mobius reopened in the downtown library this week after moving from its space across from River Park Square. The museum occupies a 4,000-square-foot space on the third floor while its permanent spot in the Washington Water Power building across from Riverfront Park is renovated. Mobius hopes to move to that location in the fall.
A Quincy, Washington, company that shipped fresh fruit to the Midwest is suing BNSF Railway Co., saying the railroad canceled the company’s 72-hour service to Chicago to concentrate on higher profit oil and coal shipments. In a federal lawsuit filed in Spokane this week, Cold Train executives said the loss of timely rail shipments cost the company most of its customers and killed a pending $30 million sale of the business.
Boyfriend charged in Hillyard killing
The boyfriend of a woman shot in her Hillyard apartment last month is now accused of killing her. Cameron Keith, 28, was charged Tuesday with second-degree murder for the death of Christen DeMars, 22, on March 24.
Legislation to end a special retirement perk for Idaho state lawmakers who take high-paying state jobs late in their careers has died without a hearing in a Senate committee.
Idaho House, Senate at ‘impasse’ over transportation funding
This morning, appointees from the state House and Senate will gather in a rare conference committee to consider how to deal with a $262-million-a-year backlog in road and bridge maintenance. The House sent the Senate a modest, $20-million-a-year vehicle registration increase bill. The Senate amended it, turning it into a $127 million, phased-in package of gas tax increases and fee increases over the next four years. The House – with only four members dissenting – refused to concur in the Senate’s amendments, prompting House Speaker Scott Bedke, R-Oakley, to call for a conference committee.
In brief: Suspicious fire burns trees, garage, car in Spokane Valley
Several trees, a garage and a car burned in a suspicious fire early Wednesday morning in the 1600 block of South Virginia Road.
Senate passes bill requiring heart defect check for babies
Hospitals would be required to screen newborn babies for congenital heart defects under a bill that the Washington Senate passed unanimously Wednesday. One in three babies is born with a congenital heart defect, one of the most common causes of death among infants.
Neighbor says girl in park mouthed the words ‘help me’
The 11-year-old girl who was grabbed by a stranger Tuesday night in Coeur d’Alene Park in Browne’s Addition begged a neighbor who was at the park for help. The woman ran over and yelled at the man, who was speaking Spanish. He left the area but was tracked down by police in front of a nearby grocery store. Jose L. Jimenes, 42, is in Spokane County Jail facing a charge of unlawful imprisonment. He was ordered held on $50,000 bond during a brief court appearance Wednesday afternoon.
Sheriff: Missouri shooter was drunk when he killed seven people, self
Joseph Jesse Aldridge, a southern Missouri man who fatally shot seven people before killing himself, had a blood alcohol level three times the legal limit and marijuana in his system, according to lab results released Wednesday. Authorities said Aldridge killed two of his cousins and their wives, along with three other people. The victims were Garold Dee Aldridge, 52, and his wife, Julie Ann Aldridge, 47; Harold Wayne Aldridge, 50, and his wife, Janell Arlisa Aldridge, 48; Carey Shriver, 46, and his wife, Valirea, 44; and Darrell Shriver, 68. Shriver’s wife was shot but survived.
Oil and gas company Shell has agreed to buy British rival BG Group for $69.7 billion in a deal that may signal a new wave of mega-mergers as the energy industry tries to adapt to lower prices.
Electric car maker Tesla Motors is going after mainstream luxury car buyers by adding all-wheel-drive and more range and power to the base version of its only model. But the added features at the low end of the Model S lineup will come with about a 7 percent price increase, to $75,000 for those buying the cars. The base lease price will rise to $838 per month from $796 for 12,000 miles per year.
Twigs expanding downtown Spokane restaurant
Twigs Bistro and Martini Bar will expand its space in River Park Square with a 1,400-square-foot platform extension over the mall’s atrium.
Hart Capital index drops by 3.4 percent
An index of the aggregate investment performance of the Inland Northwest’s major publicly traded companies dropped by 3.4 percent in the first quarter, according to Hart Capital Management Inc.
Bloomberg donates to anti-coal campaign
Billionaire Michael Bloomberg said he is donating an additional $30 million to a Sierra Club initiative working to reduce the nation’s use of coal.
Imax, Disney renew their agreement
NEW YORK – IMAX Corp. and the Walt Disney Co. renewed their multipicture deal that includes live-action and animated releases from Disney, Pixar and Lucasfilm. The latest in the Star Wars series is a key film in the deal.
Apple’s ban on felons for construction project draws criticism
An Apple policy barring workers convicted of felonies from the construction of its new campus has drawn criticism from union leaders and advocates, who say the jobs are a key source of labor for ex-convicts trying to find a foothold in society.
Jennie-O turkey farm in Minnesota hit by deadly bird flu
A ninth Minnesota turkey farm has been hit by a form of bird flu that’s deadly to poultry, this time in a large Jennie-O-Turkey Store operation that has 310,000 turkeys, federal authorities and company officials said Wednesday.
Dana Milbank: Laws about humiliating the poor
Nine Mile Reservoir drawdown set for May
Changes underway at Nine Mile Dam are creating better access for paddlers and a temporary reason for caution to boaters and anglers. The water level of Nine Mile Reservoir will be lowered about 6 feet starting in May to accommodate work on a barge landing at the dam. The date has not been set, but the water will remain at the lower level for about a week, an Avista spokeswoman said.
Landmarks: Pioneers built business empire and big Spokane home
The two-and-a-half story, Prairie-style home on the northwest corner of Hartson Avenue and Havana Street sits on a 3-plus acre lot and gleams white as it is surrounded by homes much smaller in size and architectural concept. Built around 1910 for the Ross family, it is a significant remnant of Spokane’s eastward development at the start of the 20th century. According to historical records, it was built as a dream home for the Ross family and extended family, who came to Spokane in 1884. It was associated with Oliver C. Ross and his son Edward and Oliver’s brother Andrew – descendants of people who served with George Washington at Valley Forge.
Pat Munts: Asparagus grows well in weed-free site
Randy Mann: Monday’s snowfall beat entire month of March
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The Alinsky Way of Governing
What happens when those in power adopt ‘rules for radicals’ to attack their less powerful opponents.
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Wow: Obama’s Blood Will Boil After His Former Law Professor Said This About Him
The issue I want to discuss is the Environmental Protection Agency and rules they have issued in an attempt to go around Congress on Obama’s climate change agenda. Laurence Tribe, formally the Left’s go-to-guy to support Obama’s illegal executive actions, thinks the White House has gone too far this time.
White House Staff Tells All: Inside The Private Lives Of First Families
A new book released this week gives readers an unprecedented look at life inside 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, from the perspective of the traditionally reticent White House staff. In her book, The Residence: Inside the Private World of the White House, Kate Andersen Brower brings together their stories from the administration of JFK to the current day.
(Western Journalism)
Wow: Obama’s Blood Will Boil After His Former Law Professor Said This About Him
The issue I want to discuss is the Environmental Protection Agency and rules they have issued in an attempt to go around Congress on Obama’s climate change agenda. Laurence Tribe, formally the Left’s go-to-guy to support Obama’s illegal executive actions, thinks the White House has gone too far this time.
White House Staff Tells All: Inside The Private Lives Of First Families
A new book released this week gives readers an unprecedented look at life inside 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, from the perspective of the traditionally reticent White House staff. In her book, The Residence: Inside the Private World of the White House, Kate Andersen Brower brings together their stories from the administration of JFK to the current day.
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[Information from this site may not be reliable.]
IS IRAN DEAL PART OF OBAMA-3RD-TERM SCHEME?
Exclusive: Alan Keyes looks at impact of BHO's 'rapprochement with deadly evil'
IS IRAN DEAL PART OF OBAMA-3RD-TERM SCHEME?
Exclusive: Alan Keyes looks at impact of BHO's 'rapprochement with deadly evil'
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