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To “Build Back America” people must return to work.
In a U.S. Chamber of Commerce poll released in early December, the findings spell trouble for America’s employers whether …
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By Don Brunell
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12/8/21
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Throughout Washington, the leaders of local chambers of commerce are busy delivering bags of toys to rural fire departments, enabling the firefighters to play Santa Claus for the children who live in …
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By Kris Johnson
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12/1/21
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Remember the television ad where the auto mechanic looks viewers straight in the eye and says: “You can pay me now or pay me later.” The message: if you change your car’s oil and …
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By Don Brunell
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11/29/21
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We see them all around us this time of year, reminders to “be thankful.”
Do we really have anything to be thankful for?
We can certainly find a lot to not be …
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By Richard Stride
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11/24/21
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It’s no surprise to longtime readers of this column that Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. It’s not because of the food, although I love turkey as much as the next guy. (White meat, …
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By Brian Mittge / For The Reflector
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11/24/21
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My grandma on my mother’s side had a favorite saying: “what cannot be cured must be endured.”
As a child, I never really liked it when she would tell me that because it usually …
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By Richard Stride
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11/15/21
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It's a tough week for the WA Cares Fund, the state’s stab at a socialized long-term-care program.
A class-action lawsuit was filed against the law that created the mandatory program and …
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Lowering our flags to half-staff seems to be an all too familiar sight these days. It is a solemn act that recognizes our fallen heroes, whether they be men and women in our armed forces or a …
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By Don C. Brunell
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11/10/21
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This is in response to Erin Van Natta’s letter to the editor about Joe Kent.
First, as a veteran myself, I thank Mr. Kent for his service. And, I am impressed by Ms. Van Natta’s …
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Rick Hauser / Battle Ground
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10/11/21
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Gov. Jay Inslee’s end run around the Legislature banning natural gas in new homes and commercial buildings is a bad idea. Even though the state Legislature adjourned last spring without passing …
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By Don Brunell
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10/6/21
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Poland and America are like two trains passing each other in opposite directions. That is becoming increasingly clear as President Joe Biden rolls out his progressive agenda. The key question looking …
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By Don Brunell
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10/6/21
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Law enforcement personnel across Southwest Washington inform me that a combination of federal and state policies have triggered crime to increase dramatically and pose a threat to our families and …
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By Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Battle Ground
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9/30/21
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