Seattle shivers
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Seattle, Washington, may apear to have few problems with a mild climate, lack of serious social problems, and cheap electricity, but there are some concerns, such as World Trade Organization protests. Economic concerns include job shedding by Boeing, the decline of the forest products industry, the impact on agriculture of the Asian crisis, and a focus on the consumer internet companies when business-to-business companies appear to offer more future. Unemployment is rising and emigration is greater than immigration. There are also income disparities which concern some inhabitants.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2000
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The restless Valley: greater Los Angeles
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The California Assembly has passed a bill that would prohibit the city council of Los Angeles from vetoing a secession by San Fernando Valley. San Fernando wants to preserve its political and geographical distinctiveness.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1996
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