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Critics Unsure of Gov. Inslee's Plan to Woo New Boeing Jets

John McKay — Mon, 20 May 2013 19:04:14 +0000

Bill Virgin, s business leader and editor/publisher of the Washington Manufacturing Alert and Pacific Rail News blistered Gov. Inslee's ambitious plan to persuade Boeing to build its 777x aircraft in Washington state.

Last week, In

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

John McKay — Thu, 09 May 2013 18:10:47 +0000

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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Study: Washington House Budget Proposal Could Kill 9,800 Jobs

John McKay — Tue, 07 May 2013 23:09:10 +0000

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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Is the 'Underground' Economy Keeping U.S. Afloat? Some Experts Say Yes

John McKay — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 20:33:45 +0000

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

John McKay — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 19:15:42 +0000

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

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ANOTHER Business Visited by The Prez Goes Under!

John McKay — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 02:00:11 +0000

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

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Why Obama's Plan for Raising Minimum Wage Is a Really Bad Idea

John McKay — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 18:56:16 +0000

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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8 Major Retailers Planning Multiple Store Closings in 2013

John McKay — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 20:42:42 +0000

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 Under Fire for Plan to Pass Green Energy Costs on to Customers

John McKay — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 22:14:03 +0000

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

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Inslee Wants to Promote Green Energy – Here's How It Might Succeed

John McKay — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:30:27 +0000

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

John McKay — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 19:45:39 +0000

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

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Washington Is Considering a Pay-As-You-Drive Tax [POLL]

John McKay — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 20:00:05 +0000

Never mind that Washington state government has not shown any real ability to spend within its means. With automotive technology improving gas mileage, the state is actually losing millions of dollars with the gas tax. Throw i

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Only 7 Companies Donate Cash for Obama's Inauguration Ceremonies

John McKay — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 14:00:42 +0000

Perhaps it's a sign of our economically-challenging times?

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Obama May Tap Gov. Gregoire as New EPA Chief – Administration Official Claims It's Only Speculation

John McKay — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 19:23:57 +0000

One of the quietest news stories over the holiday was the abrupt resignation of controversial EPA director Lisa Jackson.

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Furniture Company Praised by Obama Abruptly Closes – Could Not Generate Enough Business

John McKay — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 18:00:23 +0000

Maybe everything he touches goes up in smoke!

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Are We Asked to Give Too Much During the Holidays? [POLL]

John McKay — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 23:00:05 +0000

It's been proven time and time again. Americans are the most charitable citizens in the world. Even foreigners think so. The Christian Science Monitor last year ran the results of a study conducted by interviewing people from 152 other countries across the globe and the U.S. came in first -- again. The New York Times says, depending on the year, Americans donate anywhere from $229 to $295 billion to charitable causes of all types.

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The 'Death' Of Hostess-Who's To Blame? Newstalk Poll Results

John McKay — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 22:14:44 +0000

With the breaking news that Hostess is going bankrupt, who's responsible? You told us.

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Wal-Mart Fires Back At Strike Plans-Labor Union For Alleged Illegal Activities

John McKay — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 21:25:37 +0000

Just ahead of the busiest retail weekend of the year, Wal-Mart has a filed legal complaint against a union.

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Holiday Shopping Now Starts Before Black Friday or Cyber Monday — Dollars and Sense

Mike Adams — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 16:15:45 +0000

While some fanatical Black Friday and Cyber Monday shoppers are already at the gates waiting to assault the holiday-shopping season with their fearsome craving for stuff, some retail analysts say the gates are actually open now and the race is already in progress.

Thom Blischok, chief retail strategist for Booz and Company says, “Cyber Monday has begun, essentially. No question about it.”

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Hostess Going Out Of Business – CEO Blames Union for Collapse [POLL]

John McKay — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 18:26:56 +0000

As one critic put it, sometimes workers bite the hand that feeds them, but rarely do they "eat it."

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