[Yet for a state such as Washington, which has no personal income tax and takes nearly half of its revenue from sales taxes, a dramatic decrease in its tax base would spell disaster.] Sixty percent of our general budget goes to education, ... It would be ironic if electronic commerce erodes the science and math education that the visionary leaders of tomorrow need to keep this industry going. |
A lot of overpasses and roads ... have sunk, |
Everybody simply wants to be reunited with their family members, their loved ones, |
federal officials assured us that Washington state is not under any credible threat. |
I am not going to get too carried away, ... But it is a good three points and we have made a pleasing start to the season. We have a lot of cracking young players who can only go on to achieve bigger and better things. |
I think that it's a cut in the budget that is not wise, ... We've seen the benefits of that type of preparation and public education to both businesses, homeowners and governments, so I think we ought to keep that money because it can save lives and cut down on future losses. |
I'm proposing increases that amount to a nickel on a can of pop or beer - and you all know that I love soda pop. I drink Pepsis all the time and I'm willing to pay 5 cents more. We're proposing a quarter on a good bottle of wine and less than $1.50 on a fifth of hard liquor, the good stuff. |
If we expose the Chinese to our freedoms, it may create a greater hunger for democracy, reform and liberties in China. |
In the Pacific Northwest we have a greater appreciation of the importance of trade with Asian countries because we have large Asian populations. |
It's funny, when I speak to people they can't believe I'm only 30. It's probably because of all the wrinkles on my face. |
It's not legal to burn trash under Indiana law. |
Our hearts go out to the hundreds of people whose homes have been endangered by floods and mudslides. |
People should call us and let us know if they're going to do some burning. That way we know what's going on if we get fire calls. |
Sixty percent of our general budget goes to education. It would be ironic if electronic commerce erodes the science and math education that the visionary leaders of tomorrow need to keep this industry going. |
States and cities now face our worst budget crises since World War II, ... We're being forced to cut vital services from police to fire to health care -- and many are being forced to raise taxes. |