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November 24, 2008: Headlines

Two ways to make deep cuts in government services

Posted Mon, Nov 24, 6 a.m.

Our local politicians are coping with austerity by sharing the pain and keeping nearly all programs alive for a future return. But what about the chance to be rid of programs that don't work?

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A court blocks an Arctic Ocean drilling plan by Shell

Posted Mon, Nov 24, 11 a.m.

A coalition of environmental groups just won a court decision, blocking Shell from drilling exploration wells in the Beaufort Sea. The ruling bears on the impacts of noise on bowhead whales.

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Seattle Times Co. struggles with its debt

Posted Mon, Nov 24, 6 a.m.

A deal is close for selling its Maine papers, and the company is trying to peddle some of its real estate in Seattle. Meanwhile, McClatchy, owners of nearly half of the Times Co., continue to write down its stake dramatically.

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