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Wednesday, January 7, 2009

Associated Press

Obama pledges spending reforms
Updated Wednesday, January 7 | 8:43 a.m.
WASHINGTON — President-elect Barack Obama said Wednesday that reforming massive government entitlement programs — such as Social Security and Medicare — would be “a central part” of his effort to control federal spending.

File/The Columbian

Zarelli urges quick spending cuts
Updated Tuesday, January 6 | 8:06 p.m.
Sen. Joe Zarelli is pressing for quick action by the governor and the Legislature to trim current spending — including spending for ongoing programs — shortly after lawmakers convene next week.
Newcomers

Zachary Kaufman/The Columbian

Population influx slows
Updated Tuesday, January 6 | 2:30 p.m.
Clark County’s influx of newcomers slowed in 2008, but people kept moving here at a rate of more than 1,000 every month. Through the year, 12,655 people applied for a local driver’s license and turned in an out-of-county license at the same time, according to state figures released this week. The county’s population may now be above 428,800, according to a Columbian analysis of state and federal...
Mountain View's veteran pair

They have plenty of experience, the two of them. Playoff experience. State tournament experience.

Food and wine calendar Jan. 6

CLARK COUNTY WINEAround the Table: Tastings on second Thursdays. $15 for four to five wines and appetizers. 316 N.E. Dallas St., Camas. 360-834-0171 or aroundthetable@comcast.net.

Rain after snow causes floods and slides in Wash.

Rain and high winds lashed Washington state Wednesday, causing widespread avalanches, mudslides, flooding and road closures from rapid snowmelt. Three of the four highways across the Cascade...

Gas prices up a bit in Vancouver area

Gasoline prices in the Vancouver area this week were up slightly from last week, with a gallon of unleaded regular selling for an average of $1.85 a gallon. That’s up 5 cents from last week, but down...

In our view Jan 7: Age Discrimination

Fifty-six years ago, if you told someone they were too old to do something, you probably got away with it. Nowadays, utter such a remark and you might get dragged to the woodshed for a reprimand from...

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