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September 10, 2008 Opinion » Letters to the Editor

Keep it Local

As another election season heats up, I just wanted to weigh in with my own opinion. No president can ever give me what I need

By Eric Flowers

As another election season heats up, I just wanted to weigh in with my own opinion. No president can ever give me what I need - what I need is a vibrant local economy that sustains its members by keeping its dollars here. Much love to Bend, Oregon.

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