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Feb 26
2008

Minor changes coming to Guemes ferry

Posted by Editor in Guemes, Government
Skagit County Public Works, in conjunction with the Guemes Island Ferry Round Table and Anacortes School District have decided on changes to the Guemes Island Ferry Sailing Schedule, according to Guemes Island Ferry Manager Ron Panzero.
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Feb 25
2008

Reminder: sales tax deduction

Posted by Editor in Politics, Government
As Washingtonians start working on their 2007 tax returns,  U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) reminded Washington state taxpayers to take advantage of the state sales tax deduction if they itemize their federal tax returns. 
 
“With tax season upon
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Feb 19
2008

Anti-spyware legislation passes state House

Posted by Editor in Politics, Government
The House today took action to better enforce anti-spyware laws and crack down on identity thieves who prey on personal information available through nefarious technologies.
 
The term “spyware” generally refers to any software placed on a user’s computer, without their knowledge or consent. The software can monitor, track, and collect everything from websites visited
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Feb 13
2008

Morris targets hidden “Big Brother” chips

Posted by Editor in Politics, Government
It’s the stuff of sci-fi movies and spy novels – tiny chips transmitting one’s personal or even intimate information to hidden observers.

In today’s relentless world of hi-tech marketing, these chips are already a useful marketing tool coming soon to a product you’ll be carrying in your wallet or out of a store. They have the potential to keep you well
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Feb 12
2008

Cantwell: Intelligence surveillance must protect national security and Americans' Rights

Posted by Editor in Politics, Government

Today, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) issued the following statement on the Senate floor regarding the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) bill.

Cantwell’s statement as given on the Senate floor:

“I rise today to express concerns about the FISA Amendments Act S. 2248 before us. This morning, the Senate lost an opportunity to strengthen

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