Monthly Archives: July 2010

Things That Keep Me Up At Night – Double Dip Recessions

Posted on July 31, 2010 by Derek Young

Just when you think happy days are here again, some snippets of data conspire to put me back in a foul mood.  Let’s take them in order: 1)  For the last few months sales tax receipts that had been dropping … Continue reading →

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Rossi’s Fuzzy Budget Math

Posted on July 14, 2010 by Derek Young

I don't plan on making it a habit of commenting on federal issues all that often, but this sort of thing drives me crazy.  In an article in The Daily News, Dino Rossi, candidate for US Senate from our fine … Continue reading →

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TNT Editorial Wrong on Flood District

Posted on July 13, 2010 by Derek Young

Last night the Gig Harbor City Council voted 7-0 to invoke jurisdiction over Pierce County's Flood Control District proposal.  Our argument, which is filed only on behalf of the incorporated city limits, will however argue that the Puget Sound constitutes … Continue reading →

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