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Fed's once-small 'county payments' program balloons
A federal program that began as a safety net for Pacific Northwest logging communities hard-hit by battles over the spotted owl in the 1990s has morphed into a sprawling entitlement - one that ships vast amounts of money to states with little or no historic connection to timber, an analysis by The Associated Press shows.
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Palin media stance reminiscent of Ashcroft's gutless deal with MSU
My prediction was right about the groundswell of protest when I dared criticize mavericky conservatiive icon Sarah Palin this morning.
Brothers from Boise differ politically, agree on Cardinals
Idaho Secretary of State Ben Ysursa is a Republican from one of the union's reddest states.
Kuwaiti firm charged in $8.5B military-food fraud
The milk comes in a single serving size and does not require refrigeration. Ryan Galbraith/photograph 04.15.05 A Kuwaiti company that refused to allow Mountain States dairy farmers to compete with Middle East milk suppliers for contracts to serve American troops in the Persian Gulf has been charged with bilking the U.S. military.
Fmr. Staffer on Ensign's Affair With His Wife
Doug Hampton, the former co-chief of staff to Sen. John Ensign , R-Nev., spoke exclusively to "Nightline," about the affair between his former boss and his wife, Cynthia "Cindy" Hampton, also a former Ensign employee.
Send this Headwaters page to a friend or colleague: Former Idaho Sen. Craig warns cattlemen to stay vigilant Former U.S. Sen.
Sen. Craig's aides receive big loyalty bonuses
Loyalty pays dividends for the staff of former Idaho Senator Larry Craig. According to the The Idaho Statesman, payroll records show top aides received big bonuses, as high as $36,000, if they stayed onboard from the fall of 2007 through his retirement in January, 2009.
Today's headlines: Oregon relies on gambling addicts for...
This morning's Oregonian has a blockbuster story about the Oregon Lottery. The newspaper's analysis of lottery data found that the state has become dependent on the revenue generated by gambling addicts.
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Christy Perry announces run for Idaho House
Only in America would you need to pass a law to enforce a law. But that is the situation gun opponents have created by filing dozens of pesky lawsuits against law-abiding gun manufacturers and dealers.
Essays proffer poetry, political commentary
Last week, I faced two important anniversaries of the life-and-death variety, so when it came to selecting a book to review, I was in the mood for something wise and kind and far-reaching, something profound and truthful, something to sustain and soothe my weary soul.
The St. Croix Careforce program brought out more than 1,200 people on Monday at Sunshine Mall.
Essays proffer poetry, political commentary
Last week I faced two important anniversaries of the life and death variety, so when it came to selecting a book to review, I was in the mood for something wise and kind and far-reaching, something profound and truthful, something to sustain and soothe my weary soul.
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Analysis: Interracial couple denied marriage license in Louisiana (from 123 Idaho)
A Louisiana justice of the peace said he refused to issue a marriage license to an interracial couple out of concern for any children the couple might have.
Larry Craig announces a resignation he later recants ; AIDS Quilt ; Barack Obama at his acceptance speach ; 'Brokeback Mountain' ; 'Will & Grace' To help commemorate the Blade's 40th anniversary, employees worked to identify the top 40 headlines from our archives.
Developer of environmentally friendly hydrocarbon refrigerants dies in fire
Gary Lindgren, 65, was the founder of OZ Technology, Inc. and the man who provided the seed money to start The Idaho Observer in 1997.
Public sex confidential: Overnight, Senator Larry Craig became the poster boy for public sex
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If history is any indicator, John Ensign unlikely to be expelled
Beyond Larry Craig: What Women Want Men to Know About Taking Control in the Bedroom
HBO turns the spotlight on anti-gay but closeted politicians. "Everybody loves a good outing," noted Washington Blade editor Kevin Naff on the HBO program Outrage , which debuted on October 5. Naff was referring to a popular column he wrote a couple of years ago where he outed FOX News commentator Shepard Smith.
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