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Best of 2012 November – Thousands Of Layoffs Pending Due To Obamacare-Many Starting Now

By John McKay December 26, 2012

Something you didn't hear about during the post-election gushing in the mainstream media, thousands-possibly tens of thousands of Obamacare related layoffs.

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Best of 2012 April – Winning Bids On WA State Liquor Stores Announced

By John McKay December 26, 2012

After last November's vote to privatize the state liquor stores, they went up for auction a few months ago. Now, the winners:

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Is Google Too Cool to Pay Taxes? The Company Is Sheltering Billions in Bermuda

By John McKay December 19, 2012

According to Bloomberg, the search engine giant Google has avoided paying about $2 billion in corporate taxes by funneling $9.8 billion in revenues to a shell company in Bermuda.

The amazing thing is it appars to be legal!  According to Bloomberg on Dec. 9:
By legally funneling

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Gregoire proposes more taxes on eve of departure
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Gov. Gregoire Proposes New Fuel Tax to Pay for Schools

By John McKay December 18, 2012

Although Jay Inslee will take over in January,  Governor Chris Gregoire still has one more budget to submit to the state, and it includes new tax proposals.

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Verdict: Consultant Says Vista Field Could Succeed With Investment

By John McKay December 13, 2012

It will likely come down to the opinion of Kennewick residents.

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Warning: Obama Wants Your Money for New Spending – NOT Debt Reduction

By John McKay December 11, 2012

He first asked for $800 billion in new taxes; now it's double that amount!

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Latest ethanol blend stirring up controversy
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Could New Ethanol Fuel Destroy Your Engine? AAA Issues Warning

By John McKay December 6, 2012

Over the last few years federally-mandated fuel and pollution standards resulted in increasing amounts of ethanol, or corn-based fuel, being added to gasoline around the country. The amount depends upon the refinery, and seller.  Some firms are embracing ethanol more than others, but it's in many blends of gasoline.

The AAA has re-issued a warning that first came out months ago that the latest blend, called E15, could potentially damage or destroy your engine.

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Pelosi one of richest members of Congress
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7 of 10 Richest Members of Congress–Are Democrats

By John McKay December 3, 2012

Maybe they want to hit themselves with big tax increases?

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How Would Falling Off the Fiscal Cliff Affect YOUR Family? Find Out Here!

By John McKay November 30, 2012

So much has been said about the "Fiscal Cliff" facing the U.S. in January 2013.  How would it affect you and your family?  Use this calculator to find out.

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Obama Continues Talks With Congressional Leaders On Deficit At White House
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Obama’s Record on Transparency Called Dismal

By John McKay November 30, 2012

Remember back in 2008 when then-candidate Obama said he would have an administration of transparency?

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