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Boundary County Archives ~ September, 2012 |
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September 27 |
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County commission
minutes, September 10-11 |
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September 25 |
Badgers gearing
up for 'Dig Pink' rally: Thousands
of volleyball teams across the nation will
participate this fall in the Side-Out
Foundation's annual "Dig Pink" National Breast
Cancer Awareness Rally, including the
Bonners Ferry Badgers, participating now for the
third year.
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 Relief
in a sling ... a love story: When a person
undergoes and survives an event that suddenly and profoundly
changes life as it was just moments ago, be it something as
dramatic as a crash or as subtle as a stroke, a whole new
world of learning opens up. This article, though, isn't
about strokes or head injuries. It's a love story, and a
tale of how small the world has become, thanks to the
Internet. It's about how one man's love for a woman brought
she and I a measure of relief, and how that relief has the
potential to help millions.
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Court records and
sheriff's log |
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September 23 |
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County
celebrates Badger homecoming: Though the game didn't go as Badger fans hoped,
homecoming weekend in Boundary County ushered in
the first day of autumn in fine style, replete
with Badger pride and events that brought folks
from all around the county together. |
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September 21 |
Church delving
into 'Heart of Africa:' Works of art, guest speakers, special music and
more will be featured at the "Deeper Into the
Heart of Africa" Mission Conference Saturday and
Sunday at Bridgeway Assembly of God Church,
66027 Highway 2, Bonners Ferry.
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Tiki B, Hippie
Chic teaming up: Tiki Bighouse, owner of Tiki B Photography, and
Jess Bremer, owner of
Hippie Chic Cosmetics, 6389 Kootenai Street,
are teaming up to give ladies a pampering,
refreshing experience on Saturday, September 29,
with a makeover and a mini photo shoot.
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Railroad crossings to
be closed: Union Pacific Railroad will be repairing three
Boundary County railroad crossings next week,
and those who drive the Moyie River Road should
plan to take alternate routes.
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Conditions tinder
dry in Idaho woods: A lack of rain and persistent warm and dry
weather across the Idaho Panhandle are combining
to keep much of the forest in “very high” fire
danger as we transition into fall.
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Idaho's jobless
rate, labor force down: Fewer people seeking available jobs was enough
to nudge Idaho’s seasonally adjusted
unemployment rate down a tenth of a percentage
point to 7.4 percent in August. |
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September 19 |
Missing teen
home safe: Deya Avery, 15, who went missing from her Moyie
Springs home this morning, arrived back home
safely at about 9:15 p.m. tonight after her
brother found her at the home of a friend.
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 Search
on for missing Moyie teen: Family and friends are on the
look-out for a Moyie Springs teen who went
missing from her home this morning. A missing
person report has been filed with the sheriff's
office, but the girl will be listed as a runaway
until 48 hours pass, when her status will be
changed to missing if she hasn't returned home.
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Kootenay Lake
board to meet here: The International Kootenay Lake Board of Control
will hold a public meeting September 26 in
Bonners Ferry.
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Habitat for
Humanity raffling log cabin:
Boundary County Habitat for Humanity is now
selling raffle tickets for a log cabin. The
tickets are $5 each or five for $20 and can be
purchased at Super 1 Customer Service Desk in
Bonners Ferry.
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Be 'Fit and
Fall Proof:' Panhandle Health District (PHD) encourages
seniors in the five northern counties to
recognize Falls Prevention Awareness Week,
September 16-22, by joining a free Fit and Fall
Proof™ fitness class in their area.
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Valley View a hive of
activity: The Valley View staff enjoyed a great turn out
for Back to School Night/Open House last week.
The hallways were packed and filled with excited
chatter. Our PTO also held the first meeting
last week to set the course for the year. |
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September 18 |
 Police
looking for man over NIC threats: Coeur d’Alene Police officers responded to the
North Idaho College Campus at 7 a.m. Monday in
reference to a possible threat made by a male
student. Officers learned the student,
identified as Patrick Ryan Budig, 33, Spokane,
made a statement on September 14 to a disability
counselor that was a veiled threat.
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 Beautiful
blue skies draw pilots: Not a cloud in the sky!
And it looks like it’s going to stay that way for a while,
which is good news for aviators and we have had a lot of
them at the airport this summer!
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Governor seeks
'Service Before Self' nominees: Every
year the Medal of Honor Society and Foundation
ask Idaho Governor Butch Otter to help find
citizen heroes in Idaho who demonstrated a
willingness to go above and beyond by making
some sort of sacrifice for others.
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USFS gate opening
dates change: As summer draws to a close, and hunters and
firewood collectors take to the woods, the Idaho
Panhandle National Forests remind visitors that
some gate opening dates have changed from
November 16 to December 1 in the Purcell and
Cabinet Mountains on the east side of the Idaho
Panhandle National Forests’ North (Kaniksu)
Zone.
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Black bear on the
move: In preparation for denning, Idaho’s black bears
are on the move, looking for any and all food
sources that might help them gain weight.
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Levee work underway:
Repairs to the Bonners Ferry levee started
Monday as U.S. Army Corps of Engineers'
officials began work to rebuild two damaged
segments totaling approximately 350 feet on the
Kootenai River's left bank at Bonners Ferry.
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Labrador introduces
STEM jobs bill: Idaho First District Congressman Raúl Labrador
has introduced the STEM Jobs Act in conjunction
with House Judiciary Committee Chairman Lamar
Smith, Texas, and Representative Bob Goodlatte,
Virginia.
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Court records and
sheriff's log |
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September 15 |
 Naples
school wants to enrich volunteers: The magnet school program at Naples Elementary,
now in its second year, has been delightfully
successful, not only for the students who get to
combine a variety of real-world activities with
their regular curriculum, but for the volunteers
who share with them their experiences and
interests. They're looking, once again, for
volunteers.
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REACH group forming:
With the Boundary County School District 101
Board of Trustees voting at the last minute last
spring to fill all the teaching positions at the
Naples and Mt. Hall Elementary School, and the
threat that budget cuts will again raise that
specter this year, parents and school staff
alike are banding together to form the REACH
group, Reaching Educational Achievement through
Community Help.
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Flu shots
available October 3: Boundary County folks aged 18 and older can help
protect themselves from the flu this season by
getting a flu shot Wednesday, October 3, at the
Senior Center, 6635 Lincoln Street. |
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September 13 |
Local team walking
to end Alzheimer's: A
team of walkers from Bonners Ferry will be
participating in the Walk to End Alzheimer's
September 22 in Coeur d'Alene, and thy need your
help, either by walking with them or by donating
to the cause.
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Labrador
awarded for backing small business: Idaho First District Congressman Raúl Labrador
today was presented the Guardian of Small
Business Award, given by the National Federation
of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s
leading small business association. |
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September 12 |
 Bondurant
pleads guilty to weapons charge: George
John Bondurant, 34, Bonners Ferry, pleaded guilty
yesterday in United States District Court in
Coeur d’Alene, to being a felon in possession of
a firearm, United States Attorney Wendy J. Olson
announced today.
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Flags at half
staff for fallen ambassador: President Barack Obama today ordered United
States flag be flown at half-staff through
sunset Sunday, September 16, as a mark of
respect for fallen U.S. Ambassador John
Christopher Stevens and three other Americans
killed Tuesday in an attack on the U.S.
consulate in Benghazi, Libya.
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Fighting childhood obesity: Panhandle Health District (PHD) will launch an
ambitious program designed to reduce childhood
obesity in the five northern counties in
Shoshone County this week. |
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September 11 |
Freeze warning
through Thursday: The National Weather Service, Spokane, has
issued a freeze warning in effect until 9 a.m.
Thursday, September 13.
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Swingin' on a
Star auditions set: Auditions for "Swingin' on a Star: the Bonners
Ferry Children's Choir" will begin at 4 p.m.
Wednesday, September 19 and again on Wednesday,
September 26. Auditions and choir practice will
be held at the Pearl Theater, 7160 Ash Street,
Bonners Ferry.
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When dining
out, look for the gold star: Starting this month, a certificate with a bright
gold star will help diners in the five northern
counties recognize food establishments for
excellence in food safety. The recognized
establishments have met all the state’s
standards of excellence for health and safety
during their last regular inspection.
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Moyie Springs City
Council minutes, August 8 |
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September 10 |
Why flags fly
half staff Tuesday: On September 11, 2001, a bright autumn day was
darkened by the worst attack on the American
people in our history. Thousands of innocent
men, women, and children perished when mighty
towers collapsed in the heart of New York City
and wreckage burned in Pennsylvania and at the
Pentagon. They were family and friends, service
members and first responders -- and the tragedy
of their loss left pain that will never fade and
scars our country will never forget.
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Court records and
sheriff's log |
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September 7 |
 Eagles
birthday party slated for kids Jerre and Jack:
A birthday celebration for two Boundary
County young 'uns, Jerre Stemmene, a kid at 85, and her
little brother, Jack Snodgrass, a baby at just
75, will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday,
September 15, at the Boundary County Eagles
Aerie, 7159 Second Street, Bonners Ferry. |
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September 6 |
 "Eagle
cam' going up at KNWR: Thanks to the
Friends of the Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge
and a grant the group received from the National
Fish and Wildlife Foundation, visitors at the
Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge will soon
be able to get a bird's eye view of one of the
region's most majestic raptors, thanks to a new
"Eagle Cam" currently being installed.
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KREM sending Tom
Sherry to Badger game: With over 5700 votes cast, 57% favored sending KREM 2 meteorologist Tom Sherry packing his
famous tailgate party from Spokane to Medical
Lake High School Friday evening, where the
Cardinals will be hosting the Bonners Ferry
Badgers. |
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September 5 |
Wind advisory issued
for tonight: The National Weather Service at 7:38 p.m. issued
a wind advisory for an area including Boundary
County until 5 a.m. Thursday. Sustained
northeast winds of 20 to 35 mils per hour could
gust to 50 mph, causing blowing dust. There have
already been reports of trees in power lines as
well as intermittent power outages.
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 KREM's
Tom Sherry could see a Badger game: Spokane's
KREM 2 meteorologist Tom Sherry is going to a
prep football game Friday night, and if the votes come in, it
could be to see the Badgers as they take on Medical
Lake, Washington. Don't delay; voting ends
tonight!
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Officer Willie
Cowell honored: An observant officer who took all the right
actions during what started out as a routine
traffic stop early March 18 wound up taking
eight pounds of heroin off the street with two
in custody on felony charges, one of them wanted
in California for a double murder. For his
actions, Bonners Ferry Police Officer Willie
Cowell was awarded the Distinguished Service
Medal August 29 by Chief Steve Benkula.
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 Anya
Krmpotich visits home, Rotary: Anya Krmpotich, one of the 13 Rotary Scholarship
recipients for 2012, was unavailable to receive
her scholarship in person at the dessert social
at the Kootenai River Inn in May. She stopped by
in August to say, "thank you."
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A fair old time ... |
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For those of you who
enjoyed this year's Boundary County Fair, here's a
glimpse of what it looked like in 1940 ... we've
come a long way. The photo was featured in the
Bonners Ferry Rotary Club's August
newsletter.
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 New
CNA class starts September 18: You can still
register for the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) class
offered by Boundary Community Hospital starting Tuesday,
September 18. CNA training can begin as early as age 16. A
high school or college diploma is not a prerequisite for
either the training or the certification.
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Court records and
sheriffs log
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County commission
minutes, August 27-28 |
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September 1 |
 Funkhouser
guilty in Old's death: John August Funkhouser, 62, remains in jail
after a Boundary County jury found him guilty
Thursday of second degree murder for causing the
death of
Anna Old, 43, who died of a single gunshot
wound to the back of the head in late October or
early November, 2011, in the home they shared in
Moravia.
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Dr. Thompson
returns to the race track: On
Sunday, September 9, Dr. Jim Thompson of
Thompson Chiropractic Center in Bonners Ferry
will compete in the master's division of the
U.S. National Road Cycling Championships held in
Bend, Oregon. |
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Obituaries |
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Barbara
“Bobby” Barnes Goodson |
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Linda
Hubbard Langness |
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Thomas Duane Vinion |
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David Rex Baker |
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Nancy Vernice
Eason |
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David Allen
Tesdall |
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Glen Edward Grove |
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Lila Cassadi
Swift |
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Delmar D. Unruh |
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Social |
 Evelyn
Ward celebrates 102: Several members of a Bonners Ferry family flew
to North Carolina this week to celebrate a very
special occasion, as family matriarch Evelyn
Ward, born September 5, 1910, celebrated her
102nd birthday. |
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Sports |
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Badger girls have
best match yet: The Badger varsity volleyball team chalked up
another loss Tuesday evening as they hosted old
league rivals the St. Maries Lumberjacks, but
their level of intensity was cranked to high for
what coach Janis Tucker called by far their best
match of the season. |
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Badger soccer squads
get homecoming wins: The homecoming coverage on this site
inadvertently omitted two big highlights as the
Badger soccer squads both sent the Priest
River Spartans home in defeat, the boys in a 7-0
shutout, the girls winning 8-1. |
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Youth waterfowl
hunting clinics Saturday: Registration is underway for the limited number
of spots in the annual Youth Waterfowl Hunting
Clinics sponsored by the Idaho Fish and Game
Department’s Panhandle Region. |
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Badger boys show
tenacity: Last Thursday, September 13, the Badger
boys soccer team faced a talented, experienced Sandpoint squad
at Centennial Field. |
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Badger girls drop two
in league: The Badger varsity volleyball team was
competitive against the Timberlake Tigers
Tuesday, but couldn't close, and the loss of
starting setter Emma Kelly to a hand injury
during warm-up Thursday threw the team in
turmoil as they fell dismally to the Priest
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 'Cav' Cavendar
sets personal best: The Bonners Ferry Badger cross country team
experienced flat and fast courses at both invitationals last week. The Kellogg
Invitational was held at the Pinehurst golf
course on Thursday and included teams from
Moscow, Potlatch, Priest River, Kellogg,
Kootenai, and Troy, Idaho. The Badger girls took
third, and the boys were second. |
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IDFG seeks comment
on fishing rules: Idaho Fish and Game wants to hear from the
public about proposed fishing rule changes. |
 Badger
ladies hit a rough patch: It took five sets, but the Badger varsity
volleyball team eked out a league win over
Kellogg in front of a home crowd Tuesday,
September 4, but the rest of the week's matches,
seven in all, didn't go as well, with the
Badgers playing tough, but coming up just short. |
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Boys soccer
squad busy: The Badger boys soccer team had a busy series
leading up to the first day of school, beating
St. Maries Thursday to keep their league record
perfect, falling Friday in a non-league game to
Kalispell's Stillwater Christian, and ending
with a tie Saturday with Coeur d'Alene JV. |
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Boys first,
girls third at Priest River Invite: The Badger boys edged Timberlake by one point to
claim the invite trophy at the Priest River
Invitational August 30. Luke Reoch won the
individual championship handily, looking
"solid," according to Badger coach Paul Bonnell. |
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Badger JV shuts
out Libby: On Saturday, August 25, the Bonners
Ferry Badger JV football team traveled to Libby, Montana, to
play the Libby Loggers, and won a 25-0 shutout. |
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Letters |
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Senator
Mike Crapo: This year, Idaho has had more than 600 fires on
federal land. More than 100 of these fires have
burned in excess of 100 acres. As we take stock
of where we go from here, we must continue to
work to ensure that we are prepared for the
worst, equipped with the best methods to deal
with catastrophic fires and trained for
mitigating the consequences of fires. |
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Gary
Leonard: Many of you have
indicated that there seems to be an increase in
crime recently. My perception is burglaries have
increased significantly over the past several
years and drug use and juvenile drinking seems
on the rise.
There are a number of reasons for this increase
but only one solution we can take action on
today as a community.
We need a community watch program. |
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Harv and Pam Martin: It’s never easy to lose a child. My family and
I, as EMTs, have seen that many times. We
weren’t ready for how so many shared with us our
grief when our son, Ethan, laid down his life. |
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Tammy Satterlee: Politics.
How many people under the age of 60 really give
a flying rat's butt about politics? |
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Senator Mike Crapo: The phrase,
“Kilroy was here,” with a cartoon, is engraved
on two remote spots on the National World War II
Memorial. This is found on the memorial because
American troops during World War II used it to
leave their mark in various places they served. |
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Gary
Leonard: In these times of
ridiculous national politics, endless spending,
and oppressive regulation, voting has never been
more important. It is imperative that you
exercise your voting privileges to garner
control over your local politicians and issues. |
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Gary
Leonard: When it comes to local politics, specifically
our Sheriff’s office, where do you stand? Are
you informed, misinformed, or uninformed? |
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Congressman Raul Labrador: This week the
Department of Labor will release its report on
unemployment in the United States. This report
is a candid look at whether the policies of the
Obama administration have worked to help
Americans find employment or whether they have
done just the opposite. Unfortunately, the
president’s record is nothing to be proud of. |
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