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Gregoire details economic problems

Gov. Chris Gregoire ticked off elements of what she called "the wors national economic collaps in 80 years," and their effects on Washington state.

-- 475,000signing up for unemployment benefits

-- 1 in 13 Washingtonians receiving basic food assistance.

-- 26,000 homes in foreclosure

-- 86,000 on Basic Health Plan



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