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Plans before Jan. 20

Sat., Nov. 26, 2016

Things to do before Jan. 20: 1. Purchase anything that is made or shipped from overseas. Prices will go up and there will be shortages as trade agreements are broken. 2. Visit our national parks and wilderness areas. They will be sold off. 3. Get your health care needs taken care of before you lose your ACA insurance. 4. If on Social Security, get a job before the rush when it is privatized.

5. Women who wish to control their own reproduction schedules should stock up on birth control pills before they are made illegal. 6. Women should also stock up on pepper spray. 7. If you are not a member of the right Christian church, find an attic where you can be safe from Trump’s FBI.

There is more, much more, and very little time.

Sandra Christensen

Spokane

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