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Experts Say Oregon Worst Place to Retire – Washington 3rd Worst!

By John McKay 2 weeks ago

If you believe the "experts,"  you wouldn't want to live out your golden years in our state, or just over the border.

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Much unfinished business in Olympia
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Study: Washington House Budget Proposal Could Kill 9,800 Jobs

By John McKay 2 weeks ago

If the House budget proposal is approved when the Legislature begins its extended session May 13,  there could be a laundry list of new taxes.

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Underground jobs make up a big part of U.S. economy
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Is the ‘Underground’ Economy Keeping U.S. Afloat? Some Experts Say Yes

By John McKay 4 weeks ago

According to financial experts at CNBC, a  healthy "off the books" economy is keeping the U.S. from economic disaster. Simply put, the underground economy is people doing lots of small, temporary jobs -- or even regular jobs that are paid with cash -- and not recorded in any ledgers

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Obama and Roosevelt – What You Might Not Know

By John McKay April 4, 2013

It can be strange -- even shocking -- when you find out the rest of the story.

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The Obama effect continues
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ANOTHER Business Visited by The Prez Goes Under!

By John McKay February 19, 2013

It just keeps happening over and over and....

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Obama wants to raise the minimum wage
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Why Obama’s Plan for Raising Minimum Wage Is a Really Bad Idea

By John McKay February 14, 2013

It's an age old argument: raising the minimum wage will bring more people out of poverty. But economic experts for decades have shown why it doesn't work.

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Best Buy one of 8 retailers planning big store closings in 2013
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8 Major Retailers Planning Multiple Store Closings in 2013

By John McKay February 12, 2013

USA Today released a report late last week listing the top eight retailers planning major store closings in 2013 due to the struggling economy and financial instability.

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Costco looking to pass green costs to consumers?
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Costco Under Fire for Plan to Pass Green Energy Costs on to Customers

By John McKay January 25, 2013

Costco had a shareholders meeting Thursday in Bellevue, WA, and was facing some hard questions.

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Headquarters of failed green energy firm Solyndra
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Inslee Wants to Promote Green Energy – Here’s How It Might Succeed

By John McKay January 22, 2013

One of Gov. Inslee's big goals announced in his inaugural address was to champion a green economy.

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While Obama Celebrates Inauguration Companies Continue to Slash Jobs

By John McKay January 22, 2013

The list of American jobs disappearing -- many of them due to Obamacare -- continues to grow.

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