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Guest Opinion: Refocusing climate debate to practical solutions
Debating whether it was wrong for President Trump to pull the United States out of the Paris climate…
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Guest opinion: American needs more welders, fewer philosophers
“America needs more welders and fewer philosophers,” proclaimed Florida Sen. Marco Rubio during the 2016 presidential campaign.
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Brunell: Distractive driving goes beyond the law
Note: Don Brunell is a member of the AAA-Washington Board of Directors.
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Brunell: Entrepreneurs remain key in America’s success
American entrepreneurs’ ability to invent, create and bring products and services to market makes our nation great. Their…
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Brunell: State carbon tax would be harmful
A major hurdle for lawmakers in Olympia working to finish the next two-year state budget and adjourn the…
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Guest Opinion: Lawmakers must consider costs of all taxes
As lawmakers in Olympia inch toward adjournment, they must keep in mind the total added costs of new…
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Brunell: When you dig deeper, the president’s ‘tough talk’ on trade doesn’t sound as good
When President Trump spoke to Boeing workers at its South Carolina production facility, he reiterated his campaign promise…
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Brunell: Washington state has a lot riding on NAFTA
In 1993, President Bill Clinton was pictured holding a Washington apple while promoting the virtues of the North…
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Brunell: Cop shootings, job stress increased last year
The number of police officers shot and killed last year rose dramatically. So did the number of assaults…
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Brunell: Opportunities with the shift from oil
As 2017 approaches, it is fascinating to look back at the vast changes in our lives over the…
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Brunell: Washington apples making comeback
This year’s good news is Washington apple production is the second best ever. The better news is shipments…
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Brunell: A million wreaths across America
Christmas is a difficult time for anyone grieving for lost loved ones. It is especially painful for America’s…
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Brunell: Removing Snake River dams is unwise
There are dams that should come down and those that shouldn’t. Hopefully, as the U.S. Army Corps of…