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Matter of Opinion archive for June 18, 2008

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18, 2008

Wrong number courtesy

Earlier this afternoon, I dialed a number I thought belonged to an economist and though his answering voice message was brief at the other end (no identifying characteristics), I left a message, explaining the information I needed for an editorial.About 10 minutes ago, a kind…

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Boeing Boeing

The Government Accountability Office has called on the Air Force to reopen the bid process by which a combine involving Northrop Grumman and the French aircraft maker Airbus to build the U.S. next refueling tanker. Here's a news release from GAO.Washington (state) officials are delighted.…

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